Random Comments/Stream of Consciousness Thread

[surly]

Hey Bev-
Just finished watching you in a King episode on the Canadian Biography channel. Nicely done.
Some of the interviews were older but your segments seemed recent; when were they filmed?

[Rahfa]

One "advantage" of your parents growing older is they start pawning off all your old stuff back to you...so you never know what rises out of the grave...



These are just a couple of my rejects from the old "The Horror Show" mag, back in 1985...if anybody wants to gamble that I'll still make it big in the literary world, these are on sale - a possible bargain at $220,000! (that's for each seperately, but that should be obvious)

(I can assure everyone we will not be discussing the "plots" of these two tales...I'll just say I'm grateful to Dave for his good taste)

[carlosdetweiller]

...if anybody wants to gamble that I'll still make it big in the literary world, these are on sale - a possible bargain at $220,000! (that's for each seperately, but that should be obvious)

Would we be getting the originals or would we be getting personalized photocopies for the $220,000?

[Patrick]

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I wonder just how much King got for the DT film rights?

Post from Mod at SKMB:
"Ron Howard's production company has already spent significantly more than $19 for the film rights so I'm doubtful they'd be willing to hand over the reins to you. They've also had their team working for several months working out the plan for how the 3 movies and TV show will be scripted. What they've come up with is subject to Steve's final approval but we'll find out soon enough what the plans are."

[Dolso]

JOC ~ Is DT not doing a Haven Fundraiser this year?? I thought it usually started with the New Year??

[Randall Flagg]

Discussions are taking place.

[Tito_Villa]

My girlfriend has gone back to University an empty bed for me tonight!

[different_seasons]

I would like a signed copy of The Passage. There are several on ebay, but I'm not sure which are legitimate. Anyone have any for sale, or know where I could get one, that is authentic?

*edit* Oh, and no tipped in pages or bookplates please!

[Randall Flagg]

I have an extra copy or two. Let me confirm they are not personalized.

[Randall Flagg]

I would like a signed copy of The Passage. There are several on ebay, but I'm not sure which are legitimate. Anyone have any for sale, or know where I could get one, that is authentic?

*edit* Oh, and no tipped in pages or bookplates please!

I have a couple copies from his appearance at Books Inc. in Berkeley, Ca 7/19/2010. I also have a couple of promo fliyers from the event that are signed. Lastly, I have an extra signed copy of the UK version.

[different_seasons]

I have an extra copy or two. Let me confirm they are not personalized.

I think I found one from a member here last night, let me confirm it. Thank you for your consideration though, RF.

[ELazansky]

I would like a signed copy of The Passage. There are several on ebay, but I'm not sure which are legitimate. Anyone have any for sale, or know where I could get one, that is authentic?

*edit* Oh, and no tipped in pages or bookplates please!

Check with Lemuria Books - I've bought from them before and they have great service - http://www.lemuriabooks.com/index.ph...author&id=1754

[Randall Flagg]

My prices are very competitive.

[WeDealInLead]

It seems like S/L edition of The Passage was a good investment for those who bought them only to flip them. One on eBay is currently at $145 with days to go.

[Rahfa]

Only the one? So nobody's really trying to flip them yet...interesting...

Any completed auctions? (I'm too lazy to check myself)

EDIT: I checked...no completed auctions...just the one.

[thegreattim]

So my hard disk on my lap top sh*t the bed last night. The whole system completely locked and when I restarted it, it passed the self tests, but actually warned me that "failure is imminent". Seriously, it said it just like that. Every time I restarted it after as well. Funny.

At least I had time to back up the disk to my external and double back my documents folder to my jump drive. Still annoying though. Geek Squad will have it until the end of the week, and I'll be stuck using my 12 year old tower at work until then. Can't even install FF on it, so please excuse my dastardly spelling.

At least my extended protection plan has paid off in spades with this model. I love it to death, it's my right arm to the world, but...

[wizardsrainbow]

Completely snowed in here in CT. Close to 18 inches of new snow since last night. No school today! Taking the kids skiing after I get off work at 10, provided I get help digging out the driveway!

[Rahfa]

So my hard disk on my lap top sh*t the bed last night. The whole system completely locked and when I restarted it, it passed the self tests, but actually warned me that "failure is imminent". Seriously, it said it just like that. Every time I restarted it after as well. Funny.

At least I had time to back up the disk to my external and double back my documents folder to my jump drive. Still annoying though. Geek Squad will have it until the end of the week, and I'll be stuck using my 12 year old tower at work until then. Can't even install FF on it, so please excuse my dastardly spelling.

At least my extended protection plan has paid off in spades with this model. I love it to death, it's my right arm to the world, but...

Haha...years ago I bought a laptop and for some reason I bought the four-year extended service plan for some ridiculous amount...but lo and behold, the hard-drive crashed with about two weeks to go in that service plan, so they were able to fix it.

[herbertwest]

Celebs, They’re Geeks Like Us: Libraries of the Rich and Famous

http://flavorwire.com/141846/celebs-...ich-and-famous


Look at Karl Lagerfeld's one !

[WeDealInLead]

Michael Jackson for the win! Greta Garbo's looks great too.

Quick thoughts:

1) joined a new band. Heavy. Tool (the band) tuned to B if they decided to get really raw. First practice gave me butterlys which is always a good thing.

2) Coffee on the go is for suckers. Nothing like making my own at home, putting my feet on the couch and reading a good book.

[e_taylor]

1) joined a new band. Heavy. Tool (the band) tuned to B if they decided to get really raw. First practice gave me butterlys which is always a good thing.

Let me know if you guys are playing any shows locally - sounds right up my alley!

[WeDealInLead]

I figured you were a fan. To be honest though, Tool is as close I could get with a mainstream band. It's closer to Nailbomb (Sepultura + Fudge Tunel side project), Unsane, Neurosis, early Helmet, Godflesh, early Isis, that kind of stuff. A lot of repetition and building into really heavy parts.

[thegreattim]

So my hard disk on my lap top sh*t the bed last night. The whole system completely locked and when I restarted it, it passed the self tests, but actually warned me that "failure is imminent". Seriously, it said it just like that. Every time I restarted it after as well. Funny.

At least I had time to back up the disk to my external and double back my documents folder to my jump drive. Still annoying though. Geek Squad will have it until the end of the week, and I'll be stuck using my 12 year old tower at work until then. Can't even install FF on it, so please excuse my dastardly spelling.

At least my extended protection plan has paid off in spades with this model. I love it to death, it's my right arm to the world, but...

Haha...years ago I bought a laptop and for some reason I bought the four-year extended service plan for some ridiculous amount...but lo and behold, the hard-drive crashed with about two weeks to go in that service plan, so they were able to fix it.

Perfect timing! I had the same thing happen to my first Playstation. The extended warranty was a month from expiring when it broke down. The best part is, they just gave me a new console (the slim, improved one) and since it cost half the price I bought the original Playstation for, I got about $75 with which to buy new games.

The money types you hear on the radio always say that the extended product plans are a waste of money, but on expensive complex electronics, I yet have had one not serve its purpose. That and my laptop always is with me everywhere.... school, work, in the car... The accidental damage coverage alone was worth it to me.

[biomieg]

I figured you were a fan. To be honest though, Tool is as close I could get with a mainstream band. It's closer to Nailbomb (Sepultura + Fudge Tunel side project), Unsane, Neurosis, early Helmet, Godflesh, early Isis, that kind of stuff. A lot of repetition and building into really heavy parts.

Good stuff! I've always liked Helmet etc. though nowadays I listen mostly to bands like Meshuggah and an assortment of technical death metal. But there's always time for some good old hardcore, punk etc.