HD300s for Sale Announcement From Andy

[KryptoNyte]

Originally Posted by Opus4

... [cats] decide when to interact with you on their terms and believe they are fully in charge ...

... while secretly planning to kill you in your sleep.



Boxers make fantastic pets!

[Mark57]

Originally Posted by waynedunham

Another "Newb". . . .

After I got an Atari 1040ST that 800 became the "heart" of my BBS along with a whopping 10MB (yes MEGA byte) 5-1/4" full height hard drive, and a Prometheus 1200 baud modem.

Oh yeah, I understand the 10mb monster. I remember what I paid for my first "hard card" so I could store all my kb's of stuff from "IBM writing assistant." Then there was that first 120mb drive that I filled up in 6 months . . . Don't get me started.

Originally Posted by Opus4

. . . are independent and almost couldn't care less what you think of them (more on that shortly). They decide when to interact with you on their terms and believe they are fully in charge. . . .

Are you talking about cats or spouses?

Originally Posted by Opus4

Excuse me now... I hear hissing and keys clicking in the other room, by the computer where the orders are kept. I better go see what that cat is up to... I hope she wasn't reading the forum out there.

Andy

Don't stop her. She's filling orders. I just received 12 HD-300's for $1 a piece.

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by Mark57

Don't stop her. She's filling orders. I just received 12 HD-300's for $1 a piece.

Umm... I hate to say this but those are counterfeit. I think you'll find they are made out of hairballs and cat litter. One of our cats has a mean streak.

Andy

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by Opus4

8< snip >8 Excuse me now... I hear hissing and keys clicking in the other room, by the computer where the orders are kept. I better go see what that cat is up to... I hope she wasn't reading the forum out there.

Andy

Looks like the cat must not have been reading the thread because I just got my invoice Email. Already paid it on PayPal.

So maybe the cat was just sending in his demo tape to be the next Keyboard Cat.

Thanks Andy!

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by KeithAbbott

You might want to check out this site: http://oldcomputermuseum.com

I found the computer that I made from scratch in 1978 on that site. And when I say made from scratch, I don't mean assembled. I mean soldering all of the chips, resistors, capacitors, etc. onto a pre-made PCB. And then I saved up to buy the 4KB ram expansion.

That computer could blink an LED like nobody's business.

You definitely have me beat. I made some mods to my Atari 800. One of the first ones I made was installing a speaker switch for the internal speaker so my late night typing wouldn't bother the housemates.

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by Wayneb

A cat will leave if the neighbor has better food. How many cases have there been where neighbors argue over who owns a cat? A dog is 100% loyal, even homeless people have happy dogs, you have rescue dogs that find people buried after a disaster, seeing eye dogs, seizure dogs and doing many other jobs helping people. If you had a seeing eye cat you might just get hit by a car next time you have to cross a street if you were ever late for their dinner.

Plus there was never a TV show where you heard "What Muffin, you say Timmy is stuck in a well?" How many times would Timmy have died if the show had been named "Muffin" instead of "Lassie" because "Muffin" would wait until after he was fed, and the beam of sun went behind the window so he couldn't get toasty warm any more. Maybe, and only maybe, then he would tell his masters (yeah, right) that their kid was in danger? (Oh well, more tuna for Muffin!)

[razrsharpe]

Originally Posted by Opus4

Dogs just grovel and whine to get what they want. They obey out of fear of the pack leader, with their tail between their legs, head hung low... happy to do just about anything for that treat and some attention. Cats, on the other hand, are independent and almost couldn't care less what you think of them (more on that shortly). They decide when to interact with you on their terms and believe they are fully in charge.

Forget where I found this but it's pretty funny

DOG's DIARY:



8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 

9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 

9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 

12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing! 

1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 

3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 

5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing! 

7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing! 

8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing! 

11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing! 



CAT's DIARY:



Day 983 of my captivity. 
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.



The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. 
In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. 



Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. * However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. 
Bastards! 



There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. 



Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.



I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. 

He is obviously retarded.

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by razrsharpe

Forget where I found this but it's pretty funny

DOG's DIARY:



8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 

9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 

9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 

12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing! 

1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 

3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 

5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing! 

7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing! 

8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing! 

11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing! 



CAT's DIARY:



Day 983 of my captivity. 
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.



The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. 
In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. 



Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. * However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. 
Bastards! 



There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. 



Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.



I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. 

He is obviously retarded.

Or in video form with a couple added ones at the end of the cat's diary.

Sad Dog Diary Video "This is too much, I must pee on the bed"

Sad Cat Diary video

[cncb]

I hope you guys mocking cats have verified that your extenders have already shipped or they might "accidentally" get "lost" during shipment .

[pjpjpjpj]

I read razr's post and my mind fills in a voice for the dog similar to the sheepdog in classic Bugs Bunny cartoons ("duuuuh, which way did he go, George, which way did he go?"), whereas it fills in something akin to Stewie on "Family Guy" for the cat's voice....

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by cncb

I hope you guys mocking cats have verified that your extenders have already shipped or they might "accidentally" get "lost" during shipment .

It is FedEx's problem now. I just got my FedEx ticket in Email a few minutes ago.
As of 2:50pm it says: In FedEx possession SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ

Tendered at FedEx location



Thanks Andy!

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by pjpjpjpj

I read razr's post and my mind fills in a voice for the dog similar to the sheepdog in classic Bugs Bunny cartoons ("duuuuh, which way did he go, George, which way did he go?"), whereas it fills in something akin to Stewie on "Family Guy" for the cat's voice....

I can hear those voices too. But I really do like the Sad Dog and Sad Cat diary voices in those videos. HI LARIOUS!

[Mark57]

Originally Posted by waynedunham

It is FedEx's problem now. I just got my FedEx ticket in Email a few minutes ago.
As of 2:50pm it says: In FedEx possession SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ

Tendered at FedEx location



Thanks Andy!

My HD-200 was tendered to FedEx last Friday and will be here Wednesday.

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by Mark57

My HD-200 was tendered to FedEx last Friday and will be here Wednesday.

I'm hoping for quicker service than that. It as at a New Jersey facility and I'm in CT. I know that all my NewEgg and Amazon stuff that gets shipped from a NY/NJ warehouse usually arrives the next day here in CT. <fingers crossed>

[jt4242]

Originally Posted by waynedunham

I'm hoping for quicker service than that. It as at a New Jersey facility and I'm in CT. I know that all my NewEgg and Amazon stuff that gets shipped from a NY/NJ warehouse usually arrives the next day here in CT. <fingers crossed>

Massachusetts, Leominster area arrived next day

[Mark57]

Originally Posted by waynedunham

I'm hoping for quicker service than that. It as at a New Jersey facility and I'm in CT. I know that all my NewEgg and Amazon stuff that gets shipped from a NY/NJ warehouse usually arrives the next day here in CT. <fingers crossed>

My driver has to take more "potty" breaks driving to OK from NJ.

[Opus4]

Update: So far, I've sent out invoices for about 40% of the orders and shipped about 30%... so some progress is being made.

Andy

[SteveW]

Andy,

For those of us in Canada, is USPS/Canada Post an option you are willing to ship by? It's more economical for us at this end rather than the "bordering on extortionist" brokerage fees the big carriers charge....

Tnx

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by Opus4

Update: So far, I've sent out invoices for about 40% of the orders and shipped about 30%... so some progress is being made.

Andy

As of 6:38am FedEx is showing mine as "On truck, out for delivery"

Thanks for tackling this project Andy!

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by SteveW

For those of us in Canada, is USPS/Canada Post an option you are willing to ship by? It's more economical for us at this end rather than the "bordering on extortionist" brokerage fees the big carriers charge....

Yes, I'm shipping USPS for international orders. But, I'm finding that it is still ridiculously expensive, even though it is cheaper than UPS or FedEx.

Speaking of international orders -- I don't know if this is an option anywhere else, but I just heard that New Zealand has an option called YouShop where a package gets shipped to a US address, then it gets forwarded to NZ from there.

Andy