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IndyWolf15
10-21-2009, 10:20 PM
Well the Holidays are upon us and its time to start getting does dinners ready for Thanksgiving and time to get does Holiday gifts out.
When I was in Target a lady was buying a Wii and controls, games for her children, she said they won't find out until Christmas.
I can't wait for does beautiful ornaments and the Christmas Tree. I want to get my parents something for Christmas before it gets here, last year I couldn't find anything because stores were sold out of things. Any ideas?
Early Happy Holidays folks.
http://onnecar.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/baby-snoopy-christmas.jpg
Well the Holidays are upon us and its time to start getting does dinners ready for Thanksgiving and time to get does Holiday gifts out.
Early Happy Holidays folks.Early?:confused: I think you're a little late. Thanksgiving was 10 days ago...:p
Le Saboteur
10-22-2009, 12:26 AM
Early?:confused: I think you're a little late. Thanksgiving was 10 days ago...:p
Now you're just going to confuse her, Stoo. ;)
Oh, Canada.
Goonie
10-22-2009, 01:42 AM
So... how many people can afford Christmas this year? I can't :(
Violet Indy
10-22-2009, 04:39 AM
In my case, we've gotten a bit lucky. Though there won't be presents this year... the trip's the present and whatever we buy over there is our presents. It's just the situation the family's in. I didn't think I would be coming back so soon. I am glad though. We haven't had a good New Year's Eve in years and this year we just might. Fingers crossed.
The Magic Rat
10-22-2009, 07:11 AM
Well, the holidays can be nice without material goods. Who knows, this may be a better way to teach people the "true meanings" this time around.
IndyWolf15
10-22-2009, 07:41 AM
My parents say just being together with family and friends is a present, and having a home to stay in. There are a lot of people here in Atlanta who live on the streets with no home or food.
I'm going to Japan in Dec so that will be my family's present. I don't know what we are doing for Thankgiving, my mom and I might cook dinner for Thanksgiving.
That was for Canada :D
Agent Crab
10-22-2009, 10:55 AM
It's a li'l early for Christmas and I don't celebrate American Thanksgiving due to some reasons.
Ah well. I see Holiday stuff decked out in stores earlier and earlier this year.
Indy Scout 117
10-22-2009, 07:44 PM
my favorite time of the year. :up:
IndyWolf15
10-24-2009, 08:17 PM
I'm wishing for a early Christmas present such as a home to live in, I'm freezing in this RV.
Meerkat
10-30-2009, 08:32 PM
When I was in Target a lady was buying a Wii and controls, games for her children, she said they won't find out until Christmas.
Wonder how long she's going to be able to keep that Wii a secret. I still remember when I was 5 or 6 years old, I would dig out every single little thing my parents hid for me....:rolleyes:
(And besides, a Wii by itself seems to be quite a large object to hide. Not to mention all of those games- where is she going to hide them? XD)
NO! IT IS NOT "THAT TIME"!
STOP IT!!
I'LL SCARE YOU!!
Agent Crab
10-31-2009, 12:14 PM
Wonder how long she's going to be able to keep that Wii a secret. I still remember when I was 5 or 6 years old, I would dig out every single little thing my parents hid for me....:rolleyes:
(And besides, a Wii by itself seems to be quite a large object to hide. Not to mention all of those games- where is she going to hide them? XD)
In a closet perhapes?
Or under the bed? It's easy to hide a wii.
Lonsome_Drifter
10-31-2009, 12:16 PM
In a closet perhapes?
Or under the bed? It's easy to hide a wii.
Just put it with the other obsolete and out-dated consoles. No-one will notice!
metalinvader
10-31-2009, 12:26 PM
Just put it with the other obsolete and out-dated consoles. No-one will notice!
I think the gift of a Wii is this generations equivalent of coal.
And this is from a former Wii owner.Seriously,It was one of the worst consoles I've ever owned.
Lonsome_Drifter
10-31-2009, 12:29 PM
I think the gift of a Wii is this generations equivalent of coal.
And this is from a former Wii owner.Seriously,It was one of the worst consoles I've ever owned.
I owned one also, and sold it.
There are a few good games for it such as Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros: Brawl and the like, but 96.8 percent is just shovel-ware.
I also hate motion controls. I guess that I am a traditionalist when it comes to video games.
But, like I said the excess amount of crap-software is what put me off from the Wii. I do not like junk like Carnival Games, Wii Fit or even the mighty Wii Sports. Give me Uncharted 2, Ratchet and Clank, Bioshock and Fallout III any day of the week.
Meerkat
10-31-2009, 06:38 PM
I think the gift of a Wii is this generations equivalent of coal.
And this is from a former Wii owner.Seriously,It was one of the worst consoles I've ever owned.
Probably not to someone who looks at it and says, "oh, just what I wanted!" XD
avidfilmbuff
10-31-2009, 07:51 PM
Since there is so much hatred going on for the wii, let me just say that the wii introduced to a wide variety of games on its virtual console. I was never much of a gamer growing up with the exception of Mario, of which I am still a huge fan of. The only reason I purchased a wii in the first place was to play Super Mario Galaxy, and while waiting for the game to be released I discovered the Virtual Console. Seeing that there were a wide variety of games from Nintendo, the Super Nintendo, and Nintendo 64 that I had missed growing up, I decided to give them a try. And this was how I discovered Zelda, Castlevania, Megaman, Punch Out, and much more, I couldn't believe I had been missing all these great games all these years, and let me just say that The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is truly one of the best games I had ever played, and I never would have played it had not been for the Wii. It was also this period that I first discovered the point and click adventure game by using scummvm to play Fate Of Atlantis. So if you don't feel that the wii is a great system, that's all right. But personally I think it's a great way to introduce people to all the games they've missed over the years.
Lonsome_Drifter
10-31-2009, 08:01 PM
Since there is so much hatred going on for the wii, let me just say that the wii introduced to a wide variety of games on its virtual console. I was never much of a gamer growing up with the exception of Mario, of which I am still a huge fan of. The only reason I purchased a wii in the first place was to play Super Mario Galaxy, and while waiting for the game to be released I discovered the Virtual Console. Seeing that there were a wide variety of games from Nintendo, the Super Nintendo, and Nintendo 64 that I had missed growing up, I decided to give them a try. And this was how I discovered Zelda, Castlevania, Megaman, Punch Out, and much more, I couldn't believe I had been missing all these great games all these years, and let me just say that The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is truly one of the best games I had ever played, and I never would have played it had not been for the Wii. It was also this period that I first discovered the point and click adventure game by using scummvm to play Fate Of Atlantis. So if you don't feel that the wii is a great system, that's all right. But personally I think it's a great way to introduce people to all the games they've missed over the years.
But, the sad thing about all of this is that all of the games that you've mentioned were for past consoles and not the Wii.
I think that it shows the lack of games for the Wii when someone spends their time playing games from the NES, SNES, and N64 besides of games for Nintendo's current system.
Agent Crab
10-31-2009, 08:36 PM
Ever since the N64 days... Nintendo has lacked decent thrid party support. The NES and SNES had one of the better era of games. N64, Game Cube and Wii suffer it. Sure, games like Gradius ReBirth, Contra ReBirth and Megaman 9 are great as Wii Ware games, the real wii games.. we need more thrid party games, besides ports of other games that appear on other consoles.
My Wii gets least played out of my consoles.
avidfilmbuff
10-31-2009, 09:06 PM
But, the sad thing about all of this is that all of the games that you've mentioned were for past consoles and not the Wii.
I think that it shows the lack of games for the Wii when someone spends their time playing games from the NES, SNES, and N64 besides of games for Nintendo's current system.
Well all that I'm saying is that I've never played any of those games before the wii and that the system introduced me to them. Wether or not games for the wii are any better or worse than those from the other systems is unknown to me since I'm not really that much of a gamer. I will admit that every time I take a walk around the video game section in any store, none of the games from any system succeed in grabbing my attention. The last time I bought a game on impulse was when I purchased one called Hotel Dusk on the ds, a fun point and click adventure game, my favorite genre. I'm sure you know more about the subject than I do since it seems that you are very passionate about games, while I'm more inclined to films, but from my personal opinion most games today just aren't very good.
metalinvader
10-31-2009, 09:58 PM
Meh...If I'm in the mood to play an old game I'll just play it on my PC.The VC has nothing on a good emulator.Plus it's free.
IndyWolf15
10-31-2009, 10:06 PM
Wonder how long she's going to be able to keep that Wii a secret. I still remember when I was 5 or 6 years old, I would dig out every single little thing my parents hid for me....:rolleyes:
(And besides, a Wii by itself seems to be quite a large object to hide. Not to mention all of those games- where is she going to hide them? XD)
Well my parents find ways to hide gifts from my brother and I, plus people can hide things in the most unlikely places.
I loved the Wii first Console I've had ;) AWESOME games I love the motion control as well. I plan on buying Indiana Jones Staff of Kings for Wii, Wii Sports Resort, Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Help Wanted, MySims, MySims Racing, and MySims Agent and the list goes on folks :D I got my Wii for Christmas, anyone like Soccer? I have FIFA 09 for Wii.
I'm wishing for Mario Kart Wii for Christmas.
I'm a BIG fan of Nintendo. I like the Wii because you get lots of exercise from playing, unlike other consoles.
I heard about this new console where you need no controls just your body as the control, there trying to keep it under wraps I guess, I don't know the name of the console. I saw it on the news when I was living in Cali.
(NOTE personal opinons)
Agent Crab
10-31-2009, 10:35 PM
I'm a BIG fan of Nintendo. I like the Wii because you get lots of exercise from playing, unlike other consoles.
The Wii isn't an excersie machine. If you wanna exercise, go walk, workout or go to a gym.
IndyWolf15
10-31-2009, 10:51 PM
The Wii isn't an excersie machine. If you wanna exercise, go walk, workout or go to a gym.
Well Iwata the President of Nintendo created the Wii fit for his Wife so she could get exercise. Why do you think Its called Wii fit? Google it if you don't believe me.
BTW anyone going to Disney theme park for Christmas?
KiKi Kat
10-31-2009, 10:58 PM
Well Iwata the President of Nintendo created the Wii fit for his Wife so she could get exercise. Why do you think Its called Wii fit? Google it if you don't believe me.
My kids are limited on their game play whether it be on WII or PS3. If it's nice outside they aren't allowed to play until in the evenin and then for only a couple of hours.
Outside play is better exercise then the WII could ever be and playin outside broadens their imagination more. But that's just my opinion.
IndyWolf15
10-31-2009, 11:08 PM
My kids are limited on their game play whether it be on WII or PS3. If it's nice outside they aren't allowed to play until in the evenin and then for only a couple of hours.
Outside play is better exercise then the WII could ever be and playin outside broadens their imagination more. But that's just my opinion.
You are right about that. But for me, I can't go outside like a normal child or teenager because I live in a RV park no where to play and to top it off if your outside doing something people just stare at you. My parents are looking for a house right now. Thats why I said I would like a early Christmas gift which is a home so I can make friends and play outside and do yardwork, my goal is becoming a Tennis player.
BTW Kiki Kat I'm sorry for what I said in the you know the -------- topic. I should have never said that to a adult or anyone els.
metalinvader
10-31-2009, 11:14 PM
I work in the health and fitness field.Wii fit is a JOKE.For instance,The so called 'Wii fit age'' test is a total load of ****.You simply can not measure someones level of fitness by just rocking your weight back and forth.It also does not take in account muscle mass durning the BMI.So anyone who is muscular will be listed as overweight even though they clearly have a very low body fat percentage.
It's great that the Wii is encouraging people to exercise but fitness is more than just rocking back and forth on a pad, it's about proper lifestyle, proper diet, stretching...Etc..
KiKi Kat
10-31-2009, 11:25 PM
I work in the health and fitness field.Wii fit is a JOKE.For instance,The so called 'Wii fit age'' test is a total load of ****.You simply can not measure someones level of fitness by just rocking your weight back and forth.It also does not take in account muscle mass durning the BMI.So anyone who is muscular will be listed as overweight even though they clearly have a very low body fat percentage.
It's great that the Wii is encouraging people to exercise but fitness is more than just rocking back and forth on a pad, it's about proper lifestyle, proper diet, stretching...Etc..
I agree. There is nothin better then good old fashion exercise.
IndyWolf15
11-01-2009, 12:03 AM
Uhhhh..... Did anyone see my post above about why I don't play outside?
BTW I can not work out at the Fitness center my mom goes to becaus you have to be 18 or older, my mom use to work on base where we all got to go to the fitness center for free and it was 14 and up, so it was good for me but! My mom works off base now, so I'm gaining weight.
Anyway back on topic!
Anyone planing Thanksgiving dinner? I'm going to ask my mom can we have a Thanksgiving party :D that would be awesome! Last year we had a Christmas party.
KiKi Kat
11-01-2009, 12:53 AM
Uhhhh..... Did anyone see my post above about why I don't play outside?
BTW I can not work out at the Fitness center my mom goes to becaus you have to be 18 or older, my mom use to work on base where we all got to go to the fitness center for free and it was 14 and up, so it was good for me but! My mom works off base now, so I'm gaining weight.
Anyway back on topic!
Anyone planing Thanksgiving dinner? I'm going to ask my mom can we have a Thanksgiving party :D that would be awesome! Last year we had a Christmas party.
Uhhhhhhhh....We lived in an apartment with no green grass what so ever but my kids still played outside like normal kids. Really there are no excuses why someone can't go outside you just got to want to.
Agent Crab
11-01-2009, 12:37 PM
Well Iwata the President of Nintendo created the Wii fit for his Wife so she could get exercise. Why do you think Its called Wii fit? Google it if you don't believe me.
BTW anyone going to Disney theme park for Christmas?
Wii fit and sports are used for Threpy sessions in Hospitals. if you want a real work out, go walk or watch Lazy Town.
I've had more experince working out in my Tae-Kwon-Do and kendo classes.
Violet Indy
11-01-2009, 06:13 PM
BTW anyone going to Disney theme park for Christmas?
Yep. The family and I are going to Disneyland in Anaheim for Christmas and New Year's.
I'm totally counting the days. Really am looking forward to it. :up:
Nurhachi1991
11-01-2009, 06:35 PM
Yep. The family and I are going to Disneyland in Anaheim for Christmas and New Year's.
I'm totally counting the days. Really am looking forward to it. :up:
I live like 10 miles from Disneyland! Come Visit me! lol
Violet Indy
11-01-2009, 06:47 PM
I live like 10 miles from Disneyland! Come Visit me! lol
Really? I didn't realise you lived in California. In any case, I'm sure you're aware of my policy in regards with meeting people in real life from the internet. ;)
Damn you're lucky. Disneyland's heaps better than all four theme parks that I live near (the big theme parks are all in my town and I'm about 30 mins from all of them which is handy, but they really suck in comparison to Disneyland and Universal Studios!).
So I suppose you could recommend a decent restaurant at Downtown Disney? And I don't suppose you know if any would be open on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve (I do know Disneyland is open on both, just wanted to make sure)?
IndyWolf15
11-01-2009, 07:12 PM
Yep. The family and I are going to Disneyland in Anaheim for Christmas and New Year's.
I'm totally counting the days. Really am looking forward to it. :up:
Wow great place to go ;) Sense we are going to Japan in Dec I'll ask my parents can we go to Disney in Japan. BTW I will be posting some Thanksgiving recipes in Drifter's Recipe topic. I'm counting the days for our trip to Japan :D
Attila the Professor
11-01-2009, 09:09 PM
So I suppose you could recommend a decent restaurant at Downtown Disney? And I don't suppose you know if any would be open on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve (I do know Disneyland is open on both, just wanted to make sure)?
The Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen was pretty solid, last time I ate there. Most of the other ones at Downtown Disney are good, but chains. Good chains, but nevertheless...
Violet Indy
11-01-2009, 10:54 PM
The Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen was pretty solid, last time I ate there. Most of the other ones at Downtown Disney are good, but chains. Good chains, but nevertheless...
Yeah, I remember that one from last time (I just couldn't remember the name. I knew it had something to do with jazz!) I had chicken there (quite nice I might add). I know they have the Rainforest Cafe (didn't eat there) and ESPN's got a restaurant in their building. I ate at Captain Kidd's across the road from Disney, and that was pretty good for an all you can eat place as well as Denny's (not really a fan, it's ok) and MacD's (I thought it was amusing that the McDonald's apple pie is different to here and is in fact cheaper, and also nicer).
Nurhachi1991
11-01-2009, 11:58 PM
Really? I didn't realise you lived in California. In any case, I'm sure you're aware of my policy in regards with meeting people in real life from the internet. ;)
Damn you're lucky. Disneyland's heaps better than all four theme parks that I live near (the big theme parks are all in my town and I'm about 30 mins from all of them which is handy, but they really suck in comparison to Disneyland and Universal Studios!).
So I suppose you could recommend a decent restaurant at Downtown Disney? And I don't suppose you know if any would be open on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve (I do know Disneyland is open on both, just wanted to make sure)?
Haha I was kidding but I assure you this is not me :p
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x225/LiViJoNeS/Norman%20Bates/Psycho_250.jpg
Yeah its open Christmas Day and New Years and Goofys Kitchen is an awesome resturaunt and so is the ESPN Zone
But if you want a good Indy themed resturant go to The Rain Forest Cafe it literally looks like Akator
Le Saboteur
11-02-2009, 01:05 AM
But if you want a good Indy themed restaurant go to The Rain Forest Cafe it literally looks like Akator.
Akator? Not exactly. Still, the company that owns the chain spent twice as much on the Anaheim location; so, it's the nicest one of 'em all. You really aren't missing that much if you don't eat there, sort of like Outback Steakhouse.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/77/184374849_7556e6d777.jpg?v=0
If you're just looking to eat in or around the DLR, check out
- The Lost Bar for adult beverages and related bar snacks;
- The Storyteller's Cafe (in the Grand Californian) for a seasonal all you can eat buffet and/or menu service;
- Blue Bayou Restaurant (the place you pass on Pirates) for Creole-style food;
- Cafe Orleans has French-like cuisine in a casual environment; go for breakfast and have Mickey-shaped beignets!
http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5230273/beignets-main_Full.jpg
Blue Bayou is considerably cheaper during lunch service. Also: make reservations as soon as you get in the park, or call Disney Dining once you arrive in the states. You can also request a Waterside table.
Peru1936
11-02-2009, 01:35 AM
Christmas is just under two months away. Two months. I prefer to look forward to the now.
Peru1936
11-02-2009, 01:39 AM
If you're just looking to eat in or around the DLR, check out...
http://www.frank151.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/david_lee_roth4.jpg
;)
IndyWolf15
11-02-2009, 07:36 AM
Anyone wishing for somthing for Christmas? When my father and brother are a sleep I help my mom wrap presents.
Anyone cooking there dinner for Thanksgiving or your going to eat out? I like spending time with my friends family on both holidays, my father, my mother and my brother and I all help out cooking Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
I want to start a fund to help people who are in need of food and clothing for the Holidays. I want to call the fund, The TMS Fund for needy.
Jack Nelligan
11-02-2009, 10:44 AM
Well, the holidays can be nice without material goods. Who knows, this may be a better way to teach people the "true meanings" this time around.
No money needed:
Take time out of your busy schedules and volunteer at your local food bank or soup kitchen for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Most of us are truly blessed and giving back to those who are les fortunate that ourselves is in the true spirit of the holidays!
God Bless and Peace be with you!
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