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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Funny Pictures
« on: June 3, 2010, 11:39 AM »
So wrong, yet absolutely hilarious.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Official Darth Big Boy, Bearer of Bad Celebrity News RIP Thread
« on: June 1, 2010, 10:32 AM »Voltron producer
They come in threes. Voltron producer has died as well.
or people just count in threes.
Good point.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Official Darth Big Boy, Bearer of Bad Celebrity News RIP Thread
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: What do you drive?
« on: May 30, 2010, 09:58 AM »
I'm a year or so away from realistically considering a "new" car (being a car that's a year or two old). I don't plan on purchasing brand new unless the deal is just too good.
Anybody in here own or have extensive experience with the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited? I like the four door model and from the ones I've looked at in auto shows it's looks like it'd be a decent vehicle that I can get my daughter in. I've currently got an F150 super cab that is great for my wife, daughter, and myself, but the downside is it's really high off the ground (oversized tires with custom fender flares put on by the first owner) making it hard to get my kiddo in and out of her car seat. Also, the back seat doesn't have a ton of room.
I've considered three vehicles, but will probably pass on the H3 that I wanted as Hummer is probably not going to get sold after the Chinese deal fell through. I'm not buying a car from a company that's no longer in business. My other thoughts are to go back and get another F150 but get the super crew model. The only downside here is they are hard to come by unless they are several years old. I'm looking for one that's less than two years old. I'm a huge Ford fan and have driven them almost exclusively for 17 years.
My other realistic option is the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I'm thinking the Rubicon model just because my buddy has acquired some land and it's all kinds of an off roaders heaven. No real mountain trails as it's on the Texas plains, but great for mud, hunting, and camping. Anyway, I'll be the primary drive and I really don't mind a somewhat rough drive as I know jeeps are known for in the city. Anybody have experience with how loud they can be on the highway or on the city streets? My wife tells me she doesn't care about the jeep, provided I get the modular hard top and not the soft. The soft is pretty loud so I wasn't planning on that anyhow.
Anybody in here own or have extensive experience with the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited? I like the four door model and from the ones I've looked at in auto shows it's looks like it'd be a decent vehicle that I can get my daughter in. I've currently got an F150 super cab that is great for my wife, daughter, and myself, but the downside is it's really high off the ground (oversized tires with custom fender flares put on by the first owner) making it hard to get my kiddo in and out of her car seat. Also, the back seat doesn't have a ton of room.
I've considered three vehicles, but will probably pass on the H3 that I wanted as Hummer is probably not going to get sold after the Chinese deal fell through. I'm not buying a car from a company that's no longer in business. My other thoughts are to go back and get another F150 but get the super crew model. The only downside here is they are hard to come by unless they are several years old. I'm looking for one that's less than two years old. I'm a huge Ford fan and have driven them almost exclusively for 17 years.
My other realistic option is the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I'm thinking the Rubicon model just because my buddy has acquired some land and it's all kinds of an off roaders heaven. No real mountain trails as it's on the Texas plains, but great for mud, hunting, and camping. Anyway, I'll be the primary drive and I really don't mind a somewhat rough drive as I know jeeps are known for in the city. Anybody have experience with how loud they can be on the highway or on the city streets? My wife tells me she doesn't care about the jeep, provided I get the modular hard top and not the soft. The soft is pretty loud so I wasn't planning on that anyhow.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: M.A.S.K. The Movie
« on: May 26, 2010, 08:55 AM »
This sounds like an epic fail.
Of course, I thought the same thing of GI Joe and actually enjoyed it. Maybe I'm a naysayer, but I don't see how M.A.S.K. could be a feature of film of any quality.
Of course, I thought the same thing of GI Joe and actually enjoyed it. Maybe I'm a naysayer, but I don't see how M.A.S.K. could be a feature of film of any quality.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: America: The Story of Us
« on: May 24, 2010, 11:44 AM »
Anybody still watching this series?
I've enjoyed most of it so far. I thought they skipped over a few things they probably should have included, but overall not too bad. I haven't watched last nights episode yet, but it's on the DVR to be watched this week. I'm up through the one on the steel and moving into the 20th century, right up to the Great Depression.
I've enjoyed most of it so far. I thought they skipped over a few things they probably should have included, but overall not too bad. I haven't watched last nights episode yet, but it's on the DVR to be watched this week. I'm up through the one on the steel and moving into the 20th century, right up to the Great Depression.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Transformers Live Action Movies
« on: May 20, 2010, 12:31 PM »How about forgetting about the love interest and showing more ******* robots beating the piss out of each other.
That's what I'm talking about!!
Am I the only one who really can't stand Fox to begin with? I won't miss her.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: What do you drive?
« on: May 18, 2010, 04:52 PM »Woooooooooo! Got a new car yesterday. Got the 2010 Camaro
This statement is pointless without pics!!
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Official Television Thread
« on: May 18, 2010, 07:33 AM »
E, I pretty much thought the same way as you on V and FF.
One thing I think networks do that ultimately can kill a show is put them on an extended break and then hope for good ratings. I think with V they managed to accelerate the story right before the break and it really took off when it came back. FF had a developing story each episode and there was really no need to accelerate it. Kills me to see it go as I really was into it.
One thing I think networks do that ultimately can kill a show is put them on an extended break and then hope for good ratings. I think with V they managed to accelerate the story right before the break and it really took off when it came back. FF had a developing story each episode and there was really no need to accelerate it. Kills me to see it go as I really was into it.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Official Television Thread
« on: May 17, 2010, 12:49 PM »
Okay, gonna give this a bump.
How many of you guys are watching Flash Forward? I love the show, but read a little bit ago ABC isn't going to renew it. It appears they said they'd renew one of the two sci-fi shows they have going so with this getting cut, it looks like V will get picked up.
I hate to see Flash Forward go as I've thought it was a great show. I have no problems with V as that series has gotten really good the past few episodes.
Also I really enjoyed Southland until NBC dropped it, and then obviously thrilled that TNT picked it up. It appears TNT ordered 10 new episodes to start airing in January 2011.
How many of you guys are watching Flash Forward? I love the show, but read a little bit ago ABC isn't going to renew it. It appears they said they'd renew one of the two sci-fi shows they have going so with this getting cut, it looks like V will get picked up.
I hate to see Flash Forward go as I've thought it was a great show. I have no problems with V as that series has gotten really good the past few episodes.
Also I really enjoyed Southland until NBC dropped it, and then obviously thrilled that TNT picked it up. It appears TNT ordered 10 new episodes to start airing in January 2011.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Anyone Graduating?
« on: May 16, 2010, 09:50 PM »
Congrats to the new grads.
I'll finish my Masters in Military History (concentration to be determined) in a 3-3.5 years.
I'll finish my Masters in Military History (concentration to be determined) in a 3-3.5 years.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Transformers Live Action Movies
« on: May 14, 2010, 12:34 PM »
A lot of bashing of the second movie and rightfully so.
However, I did enjoy it for what it was, robot kicking robot ass over and over again. The story was kind of non-exsistant and I don't care what people think Meagan Fox is not all that IMO and she got overhyped. The crude humor didn't really bother me, but probably because I hear it every day working with middle schoolers.
As for the third movie, I'll happily go see it. I do want to see a better story this time though. It is possible to put a good story together with great special effects, just look at ROTS. (cheesy acting aside) The special effects need to support the story, not be the driving force for it and not be there just for the sake of being there.
However, I did enjoy it for what it was, robot kicking robot ass over and over again. The story was kind of non-exsistant and I don't care what people think Meagan Fox is not all that IMO and she got overhyped. The crude humor didn't really bother me, but probably because I hear it every day working with middle schoolers.
As for the third movie, I'll happily go see it. I do want to see a better story this time though. It is possible to put a good story together with great special effects, just look at ROTS. (cheesy acting aside) The special effects need to support the story, not be the driving force for it and not be there just for the sake of being there.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: JD Book Club: What Are You Reading Now?
« on: May 12, 2010, 11:42 AM »
You know what I mean.
I probably should have said pleasure reading.
I probably should have said pleasure reading.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: JD Book Club: What Are You Reading Now?
« on: May 12, 2010, 09:39 AM »
I've got about three more weeks before I start my next Masters class so I'm cramming in this book and maybe one more if I can get the time. Working on my masters sucks because I've lost a ton of my reading time.
