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TuxDave

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Oct 8, 2002
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Isn't it odd that we're all restating our username? Well I'm not!

I'm a 23 year old electrical engineering graduate student at UC Berkeley, hoping to finish up my Masters by the end of summer. Started off in New Jersey and moved to California a year and a half ago. I stumbled on ATOT a while ago and never really joined until 2 years ago. It's probably not a good idea to ask what makes me happy or pisses me off. Let's just say that yagt.org would be better suited for my comments. :p
 

JackDawkins

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Aug 15, 2003
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Very well, where do I begin?

My father was a relentlessly self-improving boulangerie owner from Belgium with low grade narcolepsy and a penchant for buggery. My mother was a fifteen year old French prostitute named Chloe with webbed feet. My father would womanize, he would drink, he would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Some times he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy, the sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament.

My childhood was typical, summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When I was insolent I was placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds, pretty standard really. At the age of 12 I received my first scribe. At the age of fourteen, a Zoroastrian woman named Vilma ritualistically shaved my testicles. There really is nothing like a shorn scrotum, it's breathtaking, I suggest you try it.
 

matt426malm

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Nov 14, 2003
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18 meteorology under-grad, born and raised in Chicago. Studying at Valparaiso. Decided to build a computer over this summer, before this summer I didn't know a dam thing. After I finished it I was interested in computers and followed all the recent reviews, joined AT for that. I spend the time on AT in ATOT mostly the rest reading reviews. Ususally just check the threads when there's some downtime between classes.

I love reading natural science, ancient history, a few novels, physics and especially disasters. Also a runner at college but I am not going to do it again after this season, I'm good enough but I get injured ALL THE TIME flat feet, bad knees, bad ankles, ect, ect. Oh well I'll still do it on my own I just can't take the 60+miles a week that is required to stay "college" competitive.

 

Palek

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Jun 20, 2001
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Originally posted by: JackDawkins
Very well, where do I begin?

My father was a relentlessly self-improving boulangerie owner from Belgium with low grade narcolepsy and a penchant for buggery. My mother was a fifteen year old French prostitute named Chloe with webbed feet. My father would womanize, he would drink, he would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Some times he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy, the sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament.

My childhood was typical, summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When I was insolent I was placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds, pretty standard really. At the age of 12 I received my first scribe. At the age of fourteen, a Zoroastrian woman named Vilma ritualistically shaved my testicles. There really is nothing like a shorn scrotum, it's breathtaking, I suggest you try it.
And all you wanted were some sharks with frickin laser beams on their heads, I bet. ;)
 

K1052

Elite Member
Aug 21, 2003
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Well, I am 23 and currently working an office job for the family biz. About a year ago I quit my job as a systems admin for a state agency. I stumbled across this site while I was there. My hobbies include cars, shooting, reading, and traveling (when I can).

 

Cougar

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Feb 26, 2000
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Originally posted by: KraziKid
I am the walrus. Coo coo Cachoo.


Dang, you beat me to it.

So Hzl, how are you liking the lovely virginia weather? I used to complain about the weather we had here until I went to upstate NY.....never again will I complain about 0 F....that's a bloody heatwave compared to what I went through.

As for the hurting....drugs are your friend. ;)
 

hzl eyed grl

Super Moderator<br>Elite Member
Dec 28, 1999
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Originally posted by: BarbeQueGuy
Remember me? We met on the Jerry Springer Show!

Duuuuuuuude! You were my brother-in-law for almost a year! (In all seriousness. My mom married his wife's dad.) How's it goin'? Tell the little lady I say hi and either I'll call her pretty soon or she can call me. :D

Since I stated my username like everyone else, I'll give you my first name which just about everyone already knows. Heather.

Minendo, is that why you asked us to go to the petting zoo with you? :Q :confused:

EDIT:

So Hzl, how are you liking the lovely virginia weather? I used to complain about the weather we had here until I went to upstate NY.....never again will I complain about 0 F....that's a bloody heatwave compared to what I went through.

As for the hurting....drugs are your friend.
I really like it here. The weather kind of makes the fibro worse, but I still like it here. Life is very different. As for drugs, since I've lived here, the docs have tried about six different kinds. *Sigh* But... I'm now seeing a rheumatologist and I'm getting pool therapy which seems to be helping. Now I'll just wait for it to get a little warmer. :D
 

Cougar

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Feb 26, 2000
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Originally posted by: hzl_eyed_grl
I really like it here. The weather kind of makes the fibro worse, but I still like it here. Life is very different. As for drugs, since I've lived here, the docs have tried about six different kinds. *Sigh* But... I'm now seeing a rheumatologist and I'm getting pool therapy which seems to be helping. Now I'll just wait for it to get a little warmer. :D


Yeah, cold weather sucks....although it's still better than a scorching heat wave. At least with cold weather you can throw on 3 or 30 layers of clothes, but when it's 110 degrees out you can only strip down so much before the neighbors call the cops.

You should keep all the drugs you get and mix yourself up a mean cocktail. One of these days I think I'm gonna don my mad scientist cap and go to town. I'll make something so potent that the mere smell of it will be enough to knock a horse out for a week. ;)

 

hzl eyed grl

Super Moderator<br>Elite Member
Dec 28, 1999
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I'll make something so potent that the mere smell of it will be enough to knock a horse out for a week.
Let me know when you mix it up. ;)

Cold and humidity both really get to me and VA has them both. YeeeeeHaaaaw
 

ajpa123

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Hi, I'm AJ.. i'm 31 single, never married, probably never will be... (i'm hyper and a nutjob/headcase). I'm an audiphile and i love rock/nu-metal and i also like r&b(luther vandross, sade, anita baker etc).. and i like most r&b.

I have a CIS degree and am unemployed at the moment, living in the pitiful state of Rhode Island :Q

I am at a crossroads in my life, but i have acheived a lot.. I have a nice condo that is fully paid, as is my dream car and i have a winter vehicle that gets me through in the snow.

I am an over-achiever, but i have no clue what to do with myself at the moment.. I am closing on an investment deal.. so i have no full time employment.. that's why i post on ATOT so much..

By the way, i like the users on this forum, but i get to a pain sometimes (i like being myself), so forgive me.. ( I am Hindu, and i was brought up to respect everything and everybody.. I pretty much talk to everyone i meet the same way I talk with my father. .but then again.. on here i let it loose sometimes..)

My pet peeve is when people ask about something without looking or thinking. (mom, where's my white t-shirt.. dad, im 16..where's my mustang..why aren't there any washed dishes etc).. i wanna kill em!

That sums me up very well.
 

Ryan

Lifer
Oct 31, 2000
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I'm Ryan. I come off as a pompous asshole, but in reality I'm not. I only seem that way because I find it easiest to respond to threads and people who deserve the flak.

I'm a military brat, and have spent most of my life out of the US. This is currently my longest stay stateside, 5 years in the nations largest seasonal orgy, Panama City FL. I like it here, but the tourists are what brings things down. Luckily Panama City and Panama City Beach are two separate cities, connected only by a single bridge so the infection of spring breakers is limited.

What makes me happy - money :p Not really. I love working in my yard, landscaping is one of my hobbies. It's kind of boring this time of year because it's cold and everything's dead, so I usually end up becoming a workaholic in the winter. I just bought my first new "new" car, a scion xB. It's slated for delivery on March 1st :)

I'm 19 and live with my parents, the only thing the provide for me is a roof over my head (which I am very grateful for). It looks like they will be getting orders later this year, so I plan on striking it out on my own this fall.
 
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Lola

I am...me. Kinda "quirky" ;) shy and very emotional. I work for allstate ins. and reside with my fiance in Clarkston, MI. I have never been happier than i am right now.
Simple things make life worth while and everyday is an adventure.
simple as that.
 

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
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I'm a 36 year old male accountant from San Diego, CA. Originally from New York but lived here for 14 years so I'm a Californian now. I'm 5'11", 180 lbs (I could stand to lose about 10lbs), brown hair, hazel eyes. I like surfing (although, I haven't had much time for it since my son was born 18 months ago-which probably explains why I've put on a few lbs lately). I like spending time with my wife and son. We own our home and enjoy spending time there together. We also have a dog and a cat. I've been married for 11 years...can't imagine ever meeting someone who is as perfect a mate as my wife. I consider myself to be very fortunate.

Rude people piss me off. People who are selfish and discourteous also piss me off. I try not to let it bother me though...sometimes I fail at this.
 

Cougar

Golden Member
Feb 26, 2000
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Originally posted by: hzl_eyed_grl
I'll make something so potent that the mere smell of it will be enough to knock a horse out for a week.
Let me know when you mix it up. ;)

Cold and humidity both really get to me and VA has them both. YeeeeeHaaaaw

Oh believe me I will. I figure if this IT thing doesn't work out then I'll give my hand at the thriving drug business. After all, nothing bad ever happens to drug lords right? I've watched enough movies to know that I'll live like a king and no one will mess with me. ;) :D
 

mygumballs

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Sep 21, 2001
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I am Evil Ho-Mer!

no seriously, im MartyMcfly3, a 20 year old college student at Western Illinois University. The reason im on here is because my friend FallenHero introduced me to it, and well i got hooked. When Im home on break from school, I unfortunately work at Target. My favorite band is the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but I feel I got the most varied musical taste of anyone i know. I love oldies, but i love rock, jazz, classical, Classic Rock and a lot more. The only music I dont like as much are most Country and most Rap. Like Swag1138, I've been burned by women a bunch too. Theres a quote from the movie "Bandits" that describes me. "There are guys that leave and there are guys that get left. Its no mystery which one I am." The instruments I play are trumpet, piano, and bass guitar however the only band im in is a Jazz Band here at school (play trumpet for it). I got to say the thing i love the most are movies. All movies basically except the "Commercial crap" as i like to call it. Big fan of the classics. So yeah, thats me.