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Post by Ranzor on Jul 22, 2009 14:47:01 GMT -5
Come back to civilization, Unsavoury! We miss you!
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Post by Red Hairdo on Jul 22, 2009 14:49:57 GMT -5
Hmm.... so it's THAT camp.  Anyway, this will kind of sound like a joke, but... Don't forget that, as far as food and nutrition goes, bananas are among your best bets. As far as investing on food goes, it's a good investment. Also, from the sound of it, you are walking and exercising yourself significantly. As harsh/hard/dense as it may be, I think it's good for health. If you are able to swim somewhere, then that would be GREAT. Swimming is the most "healthful" exercise there is, by far. I do also talk not only from what I know teorically, but also from my own experience. I used to swim a lot, and I'm about to return doing it somewhat constantly. Feel free to stop by here anytime.   |
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Jul 22, 2009 14:58:20 GMT -5
The water out here is so cold though! Sometimes I only make it to my waist, last time I made it to my chest, but eh... yeah, my hair still needs cleaning. XD ...and I go in, fully clothed.  Because I'm like a quaker, I don't want anyone to see how I really look without all of my accessories. XD There'd be nothing left! |
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Post by Red Hairdo on Jul 22, 2009 15:07:03 GMT -5
I see. xD Yeah, certain water temperatures are hard to deal with. Once I recall I jumped into a really cold spring.... brrrrrr!!!!!  I insta-froze! I couldn't move myself much... but then I started doing so, so THAT I'D stay warm enough. You mustn't stay still in water like that. By the way, did you take a look around to see if any of the trees bear fruits? |
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Jul 23, 2009 16:01:21 GMT -5
We don't have too many free fruits out here. We have strawberries that grow whenever they'd like. Anyway, I have even MORE bad news. My computer's DEAD. It crashed, and tried to dump the physical memory, but failed. I rebooted it, and it did a... DHCP check thinger... and then it told me it couldn't find my operating system. I don't have recent backups of the following: - Faxanadu Remix - LoL:FS / "Roads Paved With Good Intention" - Falcom Game Save Data - Legend of Xanadu Maps ...or anything else I had on my HD.  I still wish people would call or write me. It gets pretty lonely at the camp. Heh, hermit of 19 months, with a 10 day hiatus... if I was my old self, that wouldn't have bothered me one bit... but I want a lot more than a 10 day vacation from being alone, you know? |
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Post by SkyeWelse on Jul 23, 2009 21:28:43 GMT -5
Man, that sounds like you are going through a rough time there Unsavory. And that's terrible that you lost the contents of your harddrive as well. Don't give up on that though, maybe someone at a repair shop can retrieve the data. There's got to be some programs that can do it as well, as long as you haven't reformatted it yet. But when you do get your stuff back to where you feel like you should make a backup of it, feel free to upload anything you want on that server space at Adventym. You can upload as much as you want and no limit on file size. Then at least you would have a backup of your stuff online. Sound good for next time?
And as far as calling and writing, if you don't mind sharing your number or address, I'm sure some of us would write to you or call you. I'd be happy to.
-Thomas
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Post by Red Hairdo on Jul 23, 2009 23:00:46 GMT -5
If this board featured the Karma System, SkyeWelse would get way too full of +s.
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Jul 26, 2009 19:07:08 GMT -5
I'll definately keep that in mind. Thank you. I'm trying to figure out my next move... SSI, or wait until I get a devkit upgrade and make some cheap $5 games for Amazon? Hmmm... |
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Jul 28, 2009 16:51:31 GMT -5
Man, I walked so hard, that my foot bled. I need new shoes, they broke open and cut my heels up pretty bad. Money's tight, my computer's dead, and my only option of getting cleaned up is a lake... XD This is so awesome.
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Post by Red Hairdo on Jul 28, 2009 18:17:53 GMT -5
XD This is... extreme. Well, when you cut yourself, you have to clean your wounds with (preferably running) water, and use a soap or something to clean to wound, and avoid infection. By the way, since you have to walk around so much in the woods, couldn' you create tracks? Cut away weed and stuff that get on the way little by little. Or if there are tracks already, you could "improve" them? Hang in there though. |
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Post by AllenSmithee on Jul 28, 2009 18:23:53 GMT -5
C'mon man, you can do it!
Seriously, no matter how much it HURTS you can COMBINE all of your HOPES and DREAMS to continue through all the way to VICTORY!
In all honesty, I have faith things will be okay and work out in the end. After all, I'm saving you all my justice!
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Post by SkyeWelse on Jul 28, 2009 20:03:20 GMT -5
Man, that really sucks that your shoes have ripped apart now as well. If you have some rope, twine or tape, you may be able to patch it up, at temporarily. But yeah, what Red was saying about making sure your wound doesn't get infected is especially important. If you end up getting gangreen, you could end up losing a limb.
Hmm,
There's got to be some kind of method for you to get some money coming in so you can start to get back on your feet and then put your feet into a new pair of shoes.
I forgot to ask you when I was talking to you over the phone, but you mentioned something about how you walk into town where the library is. Is there any chance you could explain your current situation to someone in the town to at least get some temporary work? Maybe at the library, or a hardware store or something to that effect. I worked hardware for a long time and it was good work that paid decently. Plus considering your current hygiene situation with no running water, that may not be as much of an issue at a hardware store, as much as other places of business.
Anyhow, keep us updated as best you can and if there is something we could do for you, please let us know.
-Thomas
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Jul 29, 2009 14:30:48 GMT -5
Wow! Lots of replies this time around. Well the deal is, that I'm not sure if I should find temporary work -- it'd certainly work against me if I went for Social Security Income. My work history isn't exactly an inspiring one -- I've never held a job longer than 6 months due to "mental illness".
As for paypal donations, I'm stubborn; I couldn't accept help like that... (Although with SSI, I'd be accepting taxpayer dollars to survive?)
As far as cleansing and disinfecting goes, I don't have a whole lot of options. I've been using some kind of antibacterial gel and replacing my bandages. I've switched to my sandals I've owned for 6 years (Mhmm...) although they're not much better. I've had some studded converse (self-modded) for 4 years, although they wore out within the first year. My work shoes, the ones I walked in and cut myself up with, are leather. I have no idea how to repair them.
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Post by Yakra on Jul 29, 2009 14:44:27 GMT -5
O__O I ought to check threads in this section more often! If ye'd like, I can always send ye random doodle-filled mails to cheer ye up, Unsavory! ...Not sure what help they'd actually be, but if it'd be of any use of brightening up your day at all, I could always barrage ye with me rubbish! X'D ...And I can offer WU donations, to add to the Paypal ones? X'D ...But that would mean more walking.  |
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Jul 29, 2009 15:05:19 GMT -5
XD You're all way too generous. Honestly, I'll get by. I wouldn't mind random mails though, penpals are awesome. Speaking of mail, yours should be sent sometime soon, in 1 or 2 days. As far as walking's concerned, it's not an absolute necessity. It does save my family their gas money, but I've been out of commission for a while now -- I can't walk in this condition, so I've actually let them drive me here when possible. |
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Post by SkyeWelse on Jul 29, 2009 15:22:55 GMT -5
Dude! Unsavory, check your PM man! I have two pairs of size 10-10 1/2 shoes that are yours if the shoe fits! They are only about a couple of years old and still in pretty good shape.
-Thomas
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Post by AllenSmithee on Jul 30, 2009 13:22:27 GMT -5
If you'd like penpals I'm sure I could add to that barrage!
I could easily keep you up to date on my unreleased stories if that'd interest you.
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Jul 30, 2009 16:14:21 GMT -5
My feet are too big for those, but thanks for the offer. |
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Post by Justin on Aug 11, 2009 23:51:25 GMT -5
Yo Maggot, glad to see your in high spirits, but sad to hear your situation hasn't really cleared up yet. I said it once, and I'll say it again: I am totally cool with throwing some $$$ your way. Pack of smokes, bag of chips, or enough for a pair of shoes, you only need to ask.
I've been there, and I know how it feels to be down and out. Sleeping under a bench for a long period of time gives a person quite the perspective on life.
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Post by Justin on Aug 12, 2009 0:12:13 GMT -5
......I missed you guys
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Because I'm like a quaker, I don't want anyone to see how I really look without all of my accessories. XD There'd be nothing left!
I insta-froze! I couldn't move myself much... but then I started doing so, so THAT I'D stay warm enough. You mustn't stay still in water like that.
