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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 8:43 am
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:51 pm
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Aaagh! I got my Gamecube today, and it came with everything the seller said it would come with. All the appropriate cables, a controller, three games... I was overjoyed. crying I had so been looking forward to this that I even went out and got an extra controller before I got the package so I could play SSBM with my friends as soon as I received it.
When I hook it up to my TV, the screen comes on with the little Gamecube logo. Yay!
I press the open button to put in the copy of SSBM I got in the bundle. And... The lid of the system will not stay closed. I discover that the open button hasn't popped back up yet, probably due to a broken spring or something. Well, the seller said everything worked perfectly, but I suppose this is nothing that I can't handle... I can just put something heavy on the top of the Gamecube or poke at the lid latch a few times to get the button to pop back up again. No biggie.
So I manage to close the lid and I wait for the disc to read.
And wait.
And wait.
And wait some more.
And all the while the system is making funny little squelching noises until it finally gives up on reading the disc. Oookay... maybe that game is defective. So I try the other two games out (all three look fine - no major scratches or anything). Same problem.
Needless to say I tried to get the stupid thing to work for about 15 more minutes, switching games and mercilessly abusing the power and reset buttons, before I could accept that I had been sold a defective Gamecube.
Long story short: My Gamecube doesn't read any of the games it has, and I'd really like to get it repaired somehow. Does anyone know of anything I can do to finesse it a little bit and get it to work properly? (Short of taking it apart - I'd rather send it off to Nintendo repairs if it came to that.) I already sent an email to the guy who sold it to me to see if he can help me at all, and if he doesn't respond soon or acts like a jerk about it, I'll probably file a claim with eBay, since the stuff that I received was significantly different than what was advertised (considering he had "WORKS FINE" plastered all over the sale page stressed ). I'm hoping this guy can either tell me something I can do to it to make it read the games (I know my PS2 has developed little quirks that might throw someone else trying to use it) or refund me at least $25 so I can send it off to get repaired by Nintendo.
Le sigh. sad
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:15 am
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:33 am
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:52 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:23 pm
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Iyou - Aw, but he was cute. Young, but cute. heart And very sweet about beating me. (And it wasn't even by that much, all considered.)
If it makes you feel better, my guitar controller at home SPAZZES now. I've had the toolbox sitting next to it, debating to open it and fiddle with it myself. *a fix-it-yourself-er* I COULD return it, but that's so typical. Or I'll just buy a new one later...
Depends on the person and their alcohol level. Though if one has too many shots too close together of ANYTHING, the results are their own fault. xd
Sorry about the GameCube. Stories like that remind me to avoid eBay as much as possible. ._.;
Yume - Not all retail is fun, depends on the co-workers and management. The same for offices. You really think I wouldn't try wearing a cape even in the office?
I believe Iyou said it best, but don't worry too much, Yume. You're smart with just enough determination. I have no doubt you've got the grades to prove it too. A little push, a little shove, and a nice folder to prove as such, and you'll be in. heart
Shiro - That's basically the reason we're allowed to goof off and play with stuff. We display it, and thereby attract sales.
The catch phrase wasn't even my idea. S'my "twin"'s idea. What I find really odd about it is if I tell this catch phrase to the straight guys, they stare at me for a long, long moment, expression blank. Then just walk away. (Well, one I refer to as "Little Brother" shook my hand, and then walked away. xd ) I toss it at the gay guys and they latch onto me, "YES~! heart " And then I have to peer down my shirt and make sure I'm still female. sweatdrop
Have you ever had Romulan Ale?
****** Uh...I haven't had a seperate story in a few posts, have I? Hn...
Thursday nights tend to be the night my friends and I go out. (Sometimes Sundays, too.) Mostly because that's payday. We've always gone to the same place before, as it's Ladies night, Thursdays.
This past Thursday, we went to karaoke instead. Only it was just my "twin" and a female friend of ours. While at the place, this drunken guy kept hitting on our female friend. She said she had a boyfriend, but he shrugged, "I'm just having fun tonight."
This guy started buying her drinks and she got fairly buzzed. Then she started hitting on me. o_o; At first it's mildly funny, but then I was a little weirded out. My "twin" asked if I wanted to leave, but I insisted I'd be fine, I can handle it.
We con her into karaoke by me agreeing to a duet. We'll sing N'Sync's, "It's Gonna Be Me". Drunk guy decides to join us.
He's putting on a huge show, singing obnoxiously, dancing, jumping, etc. My friend keeps leaning over to me and trying to latch on. And me? I'm slowly scooting away.
My "twin" is laughing hysterically at the sight, but didn't take any pictures or vids on his phone as he insists he wouldn't do that to me.
Eventually, drunk guy goes off for another beer. The three of us grab our stuff and run before he's back. xd
And that was just 1/3 of the night! xd
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:28 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:34 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:47 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:43 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:50 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:28 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:33 pm
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Yume - There, see? Silver lining and all that. During Christmas, cashiers were allowed to wear antlers or a Santa hat. xd Hell, Management paid for the stuff for us to wear if we wanted to.
OMG you know you must take a photo of the "DON'T PANIC" sign. heart
If you're gonna flail, I'm gonna stick you in front of a mic. xd I'll sing, you be my back-up dancer.
Yeah, but...while my drunken friend isn't a good singer, I'm decent enough, and my other friend? ZOMG. Call me a fangirl. He sang Gary Allan's "Man To Man" and I'm sorry, Gary Allan has NOTHING on him. *happy sigh*
We also sang "Summer Nights" together. whee
Iyou - I did! And still do at work! Think of it this way, I get to play with an electronic device and tear it apart. whee
Romulan Ale:
1½ oz. Bacardi 151 1½ oz. Blue Curaçao
It's supposed to be a martini, but it's a shot so far as I'm concerned.
Soda vs. Pop:
I have NO idea what people call it around here. I don't even pay attention. All I know is my Mom grew up down South, Dad up North. One said "pop", one said "soda". My sisters and I gave up, referring to it as "Soda-pop". And I've been known to switch back and forth between the terms in the same paragraph without even noticing. o_o;
I've never called it "Coke", though. That's "Coca-Cola" in my book. Though I suppose I have a habit of referring to specific names, like "Pepsi", "Dr. Pepper", etc.
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:00 pm
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