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    RickR reacted to socrates63 in This analogy isn't too far off the mark. It can be the pits, but if you educate yours   
    I haven't played ET but from what I've heard, reading the manual is critical for success. Unfortunately, reading and following directions is a lost art(? skill?) for many people. That thing about everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten? 
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    RickR got a reaction from LeeJ07 in Planning to get that new Game & Watch Super Mario Bros with my birthday money, bu   
    Best of luck.  They look pretty neat.
     
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    RickR got a reaction from Justin in 🥳 Thank you everybody for all the great birthday wishes!! 🎉   
    Happy birthday to you!

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    RickR reacted to Marco1019 in 🥳 Thank you everybody for all the great birthday wishes!! 🎉   
    Happy Birthday!
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    RickR reacted to DegasElite in 🥳 Thank you everybody for all the great birthday wishes!! 🎉   
    Happy Birthday, Justin! Best wishes. :O)
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    RickR reacted to socrates63 in 🥳 Thank you everybody for all the great birthday wishes!! 🎉   
    Happy birthday! 생일 축하해요!
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    RickR got a reaction from socrates63 in 🥳 Thank you everybody for all the great birthday wishes!! 🎉   
    Happy birthday to you!

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    RickR got a reaction from DegasElite in My eBay purchase has arrived. A complete NES Everdrive!   
    Yes.  Just throw ROMS on the SD card, and then pick them from a menu on the NES.  A real space saver.  

    The next one on my list is one for the N64.
     
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    RickR reacted to DegasElite in My eBay purchase has arrived. A complete NES Everdrive!   
    Cool! I would like to get the Jaguar Game Drive, but it's too expensive for me at the moment. SainT wants to get CD support on it as well. That is still experimental. :O)
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    RickR reacted to StormSurge in I got a pretty neat birthday gift from one of my kids. A new Timex Pac Man watch. I n   
    That is so cool! What a great gift! 
    I see the ads all of the time. I'm surprised you can't play a simple version of the game on there.
    Regardless, very cool!!
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    RickR got a reaction from socrates63 in I got a pretty neat birthday gift from one of my kids. A new Timex Pac Man watch. I n   
    It fits nicely.  The Pac-Man theme can be played by pushing the upper right button.  It's best described as "irritating".  I can use that to annoy others.  A+

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    RickR reacted to LeeJ07 in A very happy birthday to @RickR , and a happy belated birthday to @LeeJ07 ! Best wish   
    A belated thanks, @HDN and @RickR.
    It was pretty uneventful, but I did get some gift cards, so I have a mini shopping spree in my future.
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    RickR got a reaction from socrates63 in WHO MAKES AN ODYSSEY 2 EMULATOR THAT ONLY SUPPORTS ONE CONTROLLER?!?!   
    Clearly you downloaded the Odyssey1 emulator. 
     
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    RickR got a reaction from HDN in I got laid off today, the first time in my career. When AT&T merged a bunch of co   
    I really, really, really like mine (it's not a Traeger brand, but same design).  It's so easy to use (just plug it in).  No more messing with lighting.  And it's just about impossible to burn any food.  Once you get it set up, let me know what you think.  Or if you need any help or have questions.
    Chicken, especially, comes out perfect every time.  I always had trouble on our gas grill.  Chicken would come out dry.  But not on the pellet grill. 
    $500 is a great deal on that brand!
     
     
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    RickR got a reaction from socrates63 in I got laid off today, the first time in my career. When AT&T merged a bunch of co   
    I really, really, really like mine (it's not a Traeger brand, but same design).  It's so easy to use (just plug it in).  No more messing with lighting.  And it's just about impossible to burn any food.  Once you get it set up, let me know what you think.  Or if you need any help or have questions.
    Chicken, especially, comes out perfect every time.  I always had trouble on our gas grill.  Chicken would come out dry.  But not on the pellet grill. 
    $500 is a great deal on that brand!
     
     
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    RickR reacted to socrates63 in I got laid off today, the first time in my career. When AT&T merged a bunch of co   
    @RickR I sent in my doctor's note and HR approved it a few weeks ago. The legal term is "accommodate." I just got reimbursed yesterday. It's an Uplift desk. Yep, bonus severance! 
    Yes, I got a pellet smoker by Traeger. My Weber charcoal grill was on its last legs, and I was planning to replace it next year. Recently, my wife and I were at Costco and Traeger reps were there with a couple of additional models that Costco normally doesn't carry. She gave the thumbs up, so we walked out with one ($500), and multiple people in the store commented to me that I would not regret the purchase. I'm planning to cook this year's turkey with it.
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    RickR got a reaction from socrates63 in I got a pretty neat birthday gift from one of my kids. A new Timex Pac Man watch. I n   
    The only special feature is that it plays the Pac Man theme as the alarm.  No game built in.  Still, it looks sharp, and it's special because son #2 got it for me. 
    I had no idea this existed. 
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    RickR reacted to socrates63 in I got a pretty neat birthday gift from one of my kids. A new Timex Pac Man watch. I n   
    Nice! The ad for this watch popped up in my FB feed recently. I was wondering about what special features it may have. Congratulations.
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    RickR reacted to socrates63 in I got laid off today, the first time in my career. When AT&T merged a bunch of co   
    @Marco1019 I was only at HBO 3 years and 9 months (I was at Microsoft for 15 and Amazon for nearly 5). Looks like they gave everyone a six-month severance pay. I feel bad for the contractors as I doubt the company gave them any kind of severance pay.
    You're right. It does feel a little weird, but with the severance package and a working wife who can provide health insurance, I'm thankful for the luxury of being able to feel relieved and relaxed during this ordeal. My last day is end of next week. For the next couple of weeks, I'll probably not do much other than assembling a new smoker I got a few weeks ago, assembling a new motorized standing desk (courtesy of WarnerMedia) like the one I used in the office, and playing some games.
    @DegasElite thank you.
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    RickR reacted to HDN in WHO MAKES AN ODYSSEY 2 EMULATOR THAT ONLY SUPPORTS ONE CONTROLLER?!?!   
    You have an option to toggle between the two. I guess we can take turns.
    ”Here, Dad, you can play Spinout! for five seconds and then it’s my turn!”
     
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    RickR got a reaction from HDN in WHO MAKES AN ODYSSEY 2 EMULATOR THAT ONLY SUPPORTS ONE CONTROLLER?!?!   
    Clearly you downloaded the Odyssey1 emulator. 
     
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    RickR reacted to socrates63 in I got laid off today, the first time in my career. When AT&T merged a bunch of co   
    Thanks @Sabertooth  I look forward to what’s waiting at the next stop. 
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    RickR reacted to Sabertooth in I got laid off today, the first time in my career. When AT&T merged a bunch of co   
    I'll echo Rick's sentiment, I'm sorry to hear but sounds like you have the right attitude. Oftentimes these unexpected changes lead to new and better opportunities. 
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    RickR got a reaction from Sabertooth in I got laid off today, the first time in my career. When AT&T merged a bunch of co   
    I'm sorry to hear it.  But it sounds like you have the right attitude.  I'm sure you'll find a perfect fit. 
     
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    RickR got a reaction from HDN in I got laid off today, the first time in my career. When AT&T merged a bunch of co   
    I'm sorry to hear it.  But it sounds like you have the right attitude.  I'm sure you'll find a perfect fit. 
     
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