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So I have an appointment with the tree guy today, and my instructions are to have him even out the appearance of the tree that I mauled without actually cutting any more away. I'm not very clear on how he's supposed to accomplish that… I think I need to find out if we can get a tree toupee.

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17.	No subject	Aug 5, 2008, 22:17	xXBatmanXx
	You mean the blank screen after posting? Have you ever been to American wedding? Where is the vodka, where's marinated herring? Where is the supply that gonna last three days?




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16.	Re: No subject	Aug 5, 2008, 21:38	Ray Marden
	Fake test post to see if Hump is just going crazy. I will edit this post afterward to say that I ~~am /~~ am not getting the "Return to board" button. Lies! Edit: Darn it, he's right. It is not showing. Editx2: Bizarrely, it is showing after I edit a post... Calling shenanigans in advance!, Ray ----- I'm looking for some alien toilet to park my bricks; who's first? http://www.flagshipped.com/ I love you, mom. This message was edited at Aug 5, 21:39.




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15.	No subject	Aug 5, 2008, 20:50	Hump
	anyone else not getting the "return to board" button after posting? BTW, I'm with Ray re; the boards. Its time for an update. I'll volunteer some time after work to help get them in place if that will help (not that I have any experience porting message boards or anything......)




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14.	*I'll see you at the debate, btchs!*	Aug 5, 2008, 19:34	Ray Marden
	Edit: Can we upgrade these annoying boards, Stephen? Anyway, go....Paris? http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/64ad536a6d I do hope America adresses the energy issues... Technically, NSFW due to language. Laughing, Ray ----- I'm looking for some alien toilet to park my bricks; who's first? http://www.flagshipped.com/ I love you, mom. This message was edited at Aug 5, 19:36.




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13.	Re: No subject	Aug 5, 2008, 16:21	xXBatmanXx
	Are eight servers really needed for the two dozen or so of us that sit on this site and hit F5 all day long? You would think this is Woot. hehehehehe Have you ever been to American wedding? Where is the vodka, where's marinated herring? Where is the supply that gonna last three days?




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12.	No subject	Aug 5, 2008, 16:07	strich
	Are eight servers really needed for the two dozen or so of us that sit on this site and hit F5 all day long? hehehe, jk Blue. ---- Life is tough. It's tougher if you're stupid. - John Wayne




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11.	Re: And..	Aug 5, 2008, 15:00	Dan =0)
	Sorry about that. The server has been moved, and I think a database was turned back on before it was done migrating. No worries. I didn't write the ultimate secrets of the universe in there or anything. ....or did I? I should take a closer look at that Aeron chair you guys are mentioning. It looks a bit weird, but I might have to try one out. Then try justifying the cost.. Dan =0)




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10.	Re: And..	Aug 5, 2008, 14:44	Blue
	Heh. My last post was eaten by the database-grue. Sorry about that. The server has been moved, and I think a database was turned back on before it was done migrating. A couple of other wonky things are happening, like odd redirects to random UGO sites, but that's being worked on, and hopefully will cease to be a problem soon enough...




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9.	Re: And..	Aug 5, 2008, 14:40	Dan =0)
	Heh. My last post was eaten by the database-grue. D'oh! Dan =0)




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8.	And..	Aug 5, 2008, 14:39	MMORPGHoD
	we're really back now. edit: well, mostly back. Don't see comment counts increasing.. This message was edited at Aug 5, 14:41.

7.	Re: Toupee?	Aug 5, 2008, 12:29	complicity
	Isn't that more of a pedicure? I'm thinking instead of toupee, it would be more of a tree merkin. Go ahead... Google it...




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6.	No subject	Aug 5, 2008, 11:37	xXBatmanXx
	Yeah, we have these EVERYWHERE in the buildings I work in. There are a few cloth crap chairs around, and when you need to sit in a cube that isn't yours, you find one with an Aeron chair. Have you ever been to American wedding? Where is the vodka, where's marinated herring? Where is the supply that gonna last three days?




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5.	Re: Toupee?	Aug 5, 2008, 09:35	Enahs
	That is actually the kind of chairs we have all over at work. They are nice. But my leather La-Z-Boy with heat and massage function is much more comfortable! Alternating Logo (GreaseMonkey script): http://www.ualr.edu/szsullivan/scripts_/BluesNewslogo.user.js This message was edited at Aug 5, 09:36.




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4.	Re: Toupee?	Aug 5, 2008, 08:55	Blue
	BTW Blue in your picture of your office, what sorta chair is that and how comfy/sturdy is it? That's a Herman Miller Aeron chair. http://www.hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/Product/0,,a10-c440-p8,00.html At one point I heard them described as a signature part of all those overblown start ups of the dot-bomb era, and indeed I first saw them in ION Storm's lavish offices where there was one at every desk, in spite of their hefty price tag. At one point you could get them cheap on eBay when these companies were closing left and right. The chair is intended as highly ergonomic, and succeeds as such. While I have used more comfortable chairs (don't get me wrong, it's very comfortable, but you can pad something with extra cushioning for a sitting on pillows effect), this one has served me well. I used to suffer from occasional crippling backaches, but I have not had one since getting the chair about 10 years ago. This is all the more remarkable if you factor in me being a decade older (I should have worse back problems by now, rather than have them go away). The price has come down a bit over time too... if it fits your budget, I recommend it highly -- especially if you've had back problems. In fact, if you are going to use the chair a lot over a long time, then its sturdy construction and lack of cushions to get all funky make it cost effective. I've used this guy more or less every day for 10 years with more than my share of 17 hour days, and it's in almost perfect condition, whereas I used to go through a new chair of the cheaper variety every year or two.




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3.	Re: Toupee?	Aug 5, 2008, 08:15	The Half Elf
	If my calculations are correct... 20 bucks says something in the office area dies a horrible death BTW Blue in your picture of your office, what sorta chair is that and how comfy/sturdy is it?

2.	Re: Toupee?	Aug 5, 2008, 08:00	nin
	I think I need to find out if we can get a tree toupee. You're killing me here. Think the only way this can get better is w/ pictures... ------------------------------------------------ http://theslip.nin.com/ "The Bellic boys! Taking over your town, assholes!"




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1.	Toupee?	Aug 5, 2008, 07:53	byrneda
	I thought it was the bottom of the tree you bugled. Isn't that more of a pedicure?

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