ailurodragon

Computer builders/tech-savvy: eyes please.

ailurodragon Oct 07, 2009 12:32

So I'm building a new computer. This is what I've got so far:

CPU/motherboard
memory
hard drive

Trying to decide between two cases:
Thermaltake, one fan, has better reputation but worse review on newegg
Rosewill, two fansAnyone with an opinion (or a better price on components!), please comment. I'm sticking with integrated video for now, will ( Read more... )

Hey look a gaming entry - campfire tales

ailurodragon Sep 25, 2009 00:32

Elena has been quiet to this point, sitting on a makeshift stool made from an upended log and examining the magic scroll that the party took from the fallen orcs, while consulting a small book. Her hands have been tracing over a wooden pentagon with some carvings on it as she studies. You hear her utter 'Aha!' under her breath, then she brings ( Read more... )

rianland

I can has text.

ailurodragon May 28, 2009 13:30

So after a year or so without texting capability because Verizon jacked up the prices to 20c to send OR receive, I have moved myself onto a friend's 'Family Plan' which features unlimited texting ( Read more... )

Official Birthday Lunch Announcement

ailurodragon Jul 28, 2008 12:13

Whoever wants to join Jack and I for sushi at Fuji at lunchtime tomorrow should do so.

Official Birthday Party Announcement

ailurodragon Jul 28, 2008 11:42

Tomorrow I turn 33.

On Saturday there shall be a party in honour of this clearly momentous occasion, at textivore's house, from noon until 8 or 9 pm for sure, possibly later ( Read more... )

Smiles inside.

ailurodragon Jul 08, 2008 14:06

Pryanksters, you've probably already seen this:

http://www.vimeo.com/1211060?pg=embed&sec=1211060

It makes me smile and at some points say, "Nice!"

Also smile-worthy: textivore has agreed in principle to host my birthday party again this year. Details forthcoming, but it ( Read more... )

How to lose my business and get me to encourage a boycott of your establishment

ailurodragon Jun 04, 2008 14:26

So last night I went to my local Pluto's restaurant here in Davis. (Pluto's is a chain of 8 restaurants in Central California and the San Francisco Bay Area.) I took my friend cowgirlknits so she could taste their delicious delicious food. Sadly, it was not to be, and here's why:

( The story is beneath the cut. )