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March 29, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 717) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I get Wonderlands, but have to set it to the lowest settings. But if I want to play, that has to be enough.

March 22, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 716) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am feeling both better and worse.

March 15, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 715) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I do my last in depth investigation of the dead laptop and I continue to struggle with my cold.

March 8, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 714) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I feel pretty sick, and the final days of my option for a cheap repair/replacement of the dead new laptop come to a close.

March 5, '22 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 369: Of Thrones and the Void - Link
In this podcast I talk about my playing through Destiny 2's newest expansion the Witch Queen on the legendary campaign setting. And share thoughts on some of the new systems, as well as a brief bit of post-campaign time so far.
March 1, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 713) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I feel pretty sick, and I worry that the cheap repair/replacement cost for the dead laptop is rapidly coming to a close.

February 22, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 712) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I feel ok enough to update my website. And I try to continue to hang on to hope that enough help to replace the dead laptop comes before the cheap replacement window runs out.

February 19, '22 - Saturday - System recommendation updates - systems link
Finally, a conversion back to Intel on top, with changes to all the links (on the Systems page) to be Amazon instead of NewEgg. Note; there is still some pretty extreme wackiness going on with "do it yourself" parts, and you will still likely find a better price on an entire system from a system builder. Until the parts shortage settles down prices for building at home will likely be at a pretty high increase above where they should be.
February 15, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 711) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I continue to try to put the pieces of me back together. I have a lot of congestion and exhaustion. I try a new free game.

February 12, '22 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 368: Still dead Acer Predator - Link
In this podcast I give some final thoughts on the still dead Acer Predator and mention a few games that are coming very soon.
February 8, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 710) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week dealing with the dead laptop is difficult. Having checked and rechecked everything several times, it is now very clear that whatever is wrong is not something I can fix, leaving me with the deal of paying $425 to get it refurbished with really no more coverage, or saving up 2-3x as much for a new one.

February 1, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 709) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I get final word, the dead laptop shall remain a corpse, and I am back to where I was 1.25 years ago.

January 25, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 708) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I try to come to terms with the dead husk that is my new laptop, though I make one final plea/complaint in an attempt to get a fair repair/replacement before declaring it a complete loss and putting the brick up for sale.

January 22, '22 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 367: Dead Acer Predator - Link
In this podcast I tell the sad story about my Acer Predator Helios 300 2020 version's sudden brick death, and how I will never trust or recommend an Acer product ever again.
January 18, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 707) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week the worst days continue, as the new Acer laptop is declared dead, leaving my only option to replace it a $730 cost. I am rapidly thrown back, emotionally, and in laptop options, to roughly 1.5 years ago. I slowly recover my nearing 9 year old Asus to be the everyday laptop.

January 11, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 706) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week is the worst, as it starts with my new laptop dying and Acer saying they want $730 to replace it. I spend all week with it in a local shop, only to get it back several days later saying they aren't equipped to repair the issue making me take it to a second shop that possibly can. The loss, and return to my old laptop that's in its own stages of death, causes me to return to having P.T.S.D. type panic attacks over my own death.

January 4, '22 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 705) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week things are freezing cold. I finally feel ok enough to do some stuff with site updates.

December 28, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 704) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week Xmas time comes and goes. With help from before, the end of year bills are paid, and with a bit more of Xmas gift monies I will likely pre-order a nice game.

December 21, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 703) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I get to be inside for a little bit. My back is still stiff, but not as pained as it has been.

December 18, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 366: Coming Soon, 2022 - Link
In this podcast I ramble about my most anticipated games coming in the first few months of 2022.
December 14, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 702) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I paid the important bills. I feel a bit sick, and my back is killing me.

December 7, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 701) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am feeling a bit better since there is enough money to take care of the bills coming soon.

November 30, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 700) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am insideish, but I continue to be extremely worried about the bills, as Turkey day has passed, no other help or gift money has come, and it seems unlikely help will come before the big bill is due.

November 23, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 699) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am very worried about the bills, and my mind becomes fixated on my death.

November 20, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 365: New World end and Deadlands - Link
In this podcast I ramble about my time as a medium gear score level 60 in New World. And I very briefly preview Elder Scroll's Online's latest DLC.
November 16, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 698) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am inside for a brief moment. Stress and worry about the bills takes a toll.

November 9, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 697) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week there is a literal fat stack of money. As winter and the holidays come, I grow very cold, and very homesick.

November 2, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 696) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week there is a lot of physical and emotional pain, and a lot of worry about the upcoming bills.

October 30, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 364: New World post 60 - Link
In this podcast I ramble about my experience in New World since hitting level 60 (current max level).
October 26, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 695) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am told I have a new bill that's coming. I'm choking with a closed throat again from the stress and worry over bills. And I get a new dongle to use my wireless headphones again.

October 19, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 694) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I discover the cold I have is some kind of super cold, and may last about four weeks. I get some time inside.

October 12, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 693) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I have fun with my new MMO, but still feel pretty sick.

October 9, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 363: New World in the middle - Link
In this podcast I ramble about my experience in New World since launch up until about half way through the game.
October 5, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 692) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am feeling pretty sick. I have a lot of headaches, sneezing, general fatigue and exhaustion, and I either have extreme appetite, or no appetite.

September 28, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 691) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I get a tiny bit of extra insideish time. I have a sneezy cold. And my new MMO finally launches.

September 21, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 690) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am officially released from jury duty. I get a couple of days in sanctuary. My life begins to return to homeless normal.

September 18, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 362: Not a podcast podcast - Link
In this podcast I ramble about a few things I have, or may, do recently.
September 14, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 689) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week there is more stress and lost sleep worrying about jury duty.

September 7, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 688) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am called to jury duty. The stress and fear of needing to serve weeks in a court as me shaken and feeling like the early days; where I could break down and start uncontrollably crying or throwing up at any second.

August 31, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 687) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I have various pains.

August 28, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 361: Tetris, disconnected - Link
In this podcast I ramble about what I enjoyed about Tetris Effect: Connected, my thoughts on single and multiplayer, and why I decided to return it.
August 24, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 686) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week my heart, or the area around my heart, feels bad, and I worry about that. Another homeless birthday comes and goes.

August 17, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 685) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I am a bit headachy, and miss many cooked foods.

August 10, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 684) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I get some unexpected inside time, and my new MMO gets delayed from the end of this month to the end of next, leaving me feeling a bit of a loss at losing it.

August 7, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 360: Preview of a whole New World - Link
In this podcast I ramble about my experience in the New World final beta. I expect nothing will change between final beta and launch, and so I discuss my thoughts about my experience in the game. I think it's a fun game with some interesting ideas. I have no interest in PvP, and while there is a lot to do in PvE I wonder if there is enough to keep the average PvE player interested.
August 3, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 683) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I feel a bit sick still. I'm pretty exhausted and homesick feeling.

July 27, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 682) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week I feel a bit sick, and I peek at a new world.

July 20, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 681) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week the swallowing issue gets better then worse again. I have a few days inside, but being outside seems extra stressful on my body.

July 17, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 359: Wha-cha playing now? - Link
In this podcast I ramble about why I didn't pick up Dark Alliance and what I'm currently playing now; Elder Scrolls Online, Destiny 2, and Legends of Runeterra.
July 13, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 14 (week 680) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 14 is up.

This fail week the swallowing issue gets worse. A few days I feel congested, sneezy, and very tired.

July 6, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 / 14 (week 679) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up. Year 14 begins.

This fail week the swallowing issue gets better. I have some time inside. And the swallowing issue gets worse again.

June 29, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 678) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week there is tooth pain, still difficulty eating and reduced appetite, and I was given a big gift to help lift my mood, which immediately had to be spent all on tires.

June 22, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 677) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week there is extreme heat, return to the library during its few hours per day, extreme depression, and great fear for my poor health.

June 19, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 358: Unexpected Curse of the Dead Gods - Link
In this podcast I ramble about Curse of the Dead Gods, a rogue-lite and souls-like action RPG that I've kept my eye on since launch 3 months ago. It's a cheaper game, and has been pleasantly surprising so far in my few hours played.
June 15, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 676) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week it seems there are more days I feel sick with congestion and exhaustion than not. There are even a few migraines, which makes me again worried something might be wrong internally and that my sick feelings aren't just from constant extreme stress.

June 8, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 675) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week I feel exhausted still.

June 1, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 674) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week I feel kind of sick, and also very sad.

May 29, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 357: Biomutant out of Control - Link
In this podcast I ramble about Biomutant, which is odd, quirky, cute, and fun, but doesn't quite hit the mark of perfection. I also talk a bit about Control (Ultimate edition), which is a must buy for all Sci-Fi shooter fans who are into mysterious happenings.
May 25, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 673) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week I start sheltered, and end back in a regular homeless life. I feel extra home sick.

May 18, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 672) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week I get my second vaccination poking, and the car clears smog yet again, clearing me for another two years.

May 11, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 671) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week my allergies are still going crazy. The weather heats up and it becomes shorts weather.

May 8, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 356: It looks so cute - Link
In this podcast I ramble about three upcoming games that look super cute.
May 4, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 670) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week my allergies are going crazy. There is much lost sleep from my nose being completely blocked up.

April 27, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 669) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week I get the first vaccine poking. I suppose it makes me feel a bit safer, but I wonder more and more lately with everything that's going on, and with so many others in bad spots in life, if I have any real odds of ever recovering once things do start to reopen.

April 20, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 668) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week I get a bit of time in the ex-garage. I'm showered and things are washed. I return to my outside spot to find a growing tiny ant colony, and a connection that's disconnecting with increasing frequency as time goes on.

April 17, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 355: We are now Outriders - Link
In this podcast I ramble about my experience in Outriders, having spent 25-30 hours completing the main game, and at the time of this writing an additional 35 hours beyond that (mostly in solo expeditions.) In some ways it's amazing, and in others it could use some work.
April 13, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 667) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week I have a lot of fun with a new game. A potentially disturbing march happens Saturday that winds up not disturbing me.

April 6, '21 - Tuesday - Epic Fail book 13 (week 666) - Link
The next week of Epic Fail year 13 is up.

This fail week there are two stranger visits to my spot, both getting much too close. I deal with further issues with the car light. Another bunny day comes and goes.

April 3, '21 - Saturday - rabb1t's ramblings 354: A flash of Evil Genius - Link
In this podcast I ramble just a little bit about Evil Genius 2. At only a few hours in it seems like exactly what I was hoping for the sequel.

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