Re: Rock band 3 versus another computer
Scott & Marygrace Sorensen
So, lol which one to buy first?......and how to have the other one happy or at least understanding about it ?
Two views. 1) Since it sounds like you already have a computer in the house, Rock Band 3 would be new, even if you perhaps already have RB1 & / or 2. 2) How about something totally different, while saving for both of them, like something for the new pond or gardening tools. Or one of those seeding pot greenhouses to start your seedling inside before planting.
Just a couple thoughts.
Good luck and keep us posted, I’m curious.
Marygrace
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Two views. 1) Since it sounds like you already have a computer in the house, Rock Band 3 would be new, even if you perhaps already have RB1 & / or 2. 2) How about something totally different, while saving for both of them, like something for the new pond or gardening tools. Or one of those seeding pot greenhouses to start your seedling inside before planting.
Just a couple thoughts.
Good luck and keep us posted, I’m curious.
Marygrace
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How about not feeling compelled to buy anything big right now as you are clearly living on a tight budget.
Nance
Nance
--- In [email protected], "Scott & Marygrace Sorensen" <sorensen@...> wrote:
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> So, lol which one to buy first?......and how to have the other one happy or at least understanding about it ?
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> Two views. 1) Since it sounds like you already have a computer in the house, Rock Band 3 would be new, even if you perhaps already have RB1 & / or 2. 2) How about something totally different, while saving for both of them, like something for the new pond or gardening tools. Or one of those seeding pot greenhouses to start your seedling inside before planting.
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> Just a couple thoughts.
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> Good luck and keep us posted, Iâm curious.
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> Marygrace
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BRIAN POLIKOWSKY
I saw a couple of complete Rock Band ( all instruments and game) on Craigslist
for very little.
I think one was $100 or less.
This is a great time to get a computer. Lots of sale and Best Buy and Dell
finance them.
You may be able to get both! Look into it!
If you child does not need a gaming computer there are some cheap laptops for
around $300 on Walmart.
I have also known people to buy used ones for very very little.
Alex Polikowsky
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for very little.
I think one was $100 or less.
This is a great time to get a computer. Lots of sale and Best Buy and Dell
finance them.
You may be able to get both! Look into it!
If you child does not need a gaming computer there are some cheap laptops for
around $300 on Walmart.
I have also known people to buy used ones for very very little.
Alex Polikowsky
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otherstar
>>>I saw a couple of complete Rock Band ( all instruments and game) on Craigslist for very little.<<<Does she need the complete set or does she already have all of the instruments?
>>>If you child does not need a gaming computer there are some cheap laptops for around $300 on Walmart.<<<Another idea is to just get the CPU, which I have seen for around 299 and then get a monitor used. I am always seeing used monitors at thrift stores and on Craiglist.
I think I would try to get both now or wait and save up so I could get both at the same time.
Connie
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Nicole Willoughby
Does she need the complete set or does she already have all of the instruments?>>>>
On rock band no, don't have any of it. I think the main interest is the drums ...yes Id want to get all but I think she'd be happy if we just got the game and the drum.
On the computer we have a monitor in our storage shed so I'll have to get dh to take a look at it :) On the cpu yes it needs to be a gaming computer. She says to most people that it will be easier to do her schoolwork with another computer in the house ( maybe a going to public school thing she has picked up lol ?) but also tells me she REALLY wants to be able to play wow at the same time as daddy.
Right now I got the girls new mattresses for their beds ....and sheets and stuff. I got my son a new bed and matress and I want to go get them some curtains and stuff to help pretty up their new rooms a little. Im also taking care of the few things they have each asked for so its likely neither item will come till after Christmas. I think we are going to all sit down and talk more to decide how to go about it.
Someone mentioned the idea of an indoor green house and I love that! Oh decisions decisions...why can't money grow on trees? :P
Nicole
On rock band no, don't have any of it. I think the main interest is the drums ...yes Id want to get all but I think she'd be happy if we just got the game and the drum.
On the computer we have a monitor in our storage shed so I'll have to get dh to take a look at it :) On the cpu yes it needs to be a gaming computer. She says to most people that it will be easier to do her schoolwork with another computer in the house ( maybe a going to public school thing she has picked up lol ?) but also tells me she REALLY wants to be able to play wow at the same time as daddy.
Right now I got the girls new mattresses for their beds ....and sheets and stuff. I got my son a new bed and matress and I want to go get them some curtains and stuff to help pretty up their new rooms a little. Im also taking care of the few things they have each asked for so its likely neither item will come till after Christmas. I think we are going to all sit down and talk more to decide how to go about it.
Someone mentioned the idea of an indoor green house and I love that! Oh decisions decisions...why can't money grow on trees? :P
Nicole
--- On Wed, 12/8/10, otherstar <otherstar@...> wrote:
From: otherstar <otherstar@...>
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Rock band 3 versus another computer
To: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 9:18 AM
>>>I saw a couple of complete Rock Band ( all instruments and game) on Craigslist for very little.<<<
Does she need the complete set or does she already have all of the instruments?
>>>If you child does not need a gaming computer there are some cheap laptops for around $300 on Walmart.<<<
Another idea is to just get the CPU, which I have seen for around 299 and then get a monitor used. I am always seeing used monitors at thrift stores and on Craiglist.
I think I would try to get both now or wait and save up so I could get both at the same time.
Connie
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Scott & Marygrace Sorensen
I’m the one who recommended the indoor green house. Here’s a simple, inexpensive way to do that yourself. http://www.suite101.com/content/indoor-seed-starting-at-home-a11008 You can buy the special tray and little cells that you can then transplant into the garden. Or you can just buy the little cell packs and a glass 13” x 9” pan & plastic wrap!
Have fun!
Mg
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nicole Willoughby
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 12:29 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Rock band 3 versus another computer
Does she need the complete set or does she already have all of the instruments?>>>>
On rock band no, don't have any of it. I think the main interest is the drums ...yes Id want to get all but I think she'd be happy if we just got the game and the drum.
On the computer we have a monitor in our storage shed so I'll have to get dh to take a look at it :) On the cpu yes it needs to be a gaming computer. She says to most people that it will be easier to do her schoolwork with another computer in the house ( maybe a going to public school thing she has picked up lol ?) but also tells me she REALLY wants to be able to play wow at the same time as daddy.
Right now I got the girls new mattresses for their beds ....and sheets and stuff. I got my son a new bed and matress and I want to go get them some curtains and stuff to help pretty up their new rooms a little. Im also taking care of the few things they have each asked for so its likely neither item will come till after Christmas. I think we are going to all sit down and talk more to decide how to go about it.
Someone mentioned the idea of an indoor green house and I love that! Oh decisions decisions...why can't money grow on trees? :P
Nicole
Have fun!
Mg
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nicole Willoughby
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 12:29 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Rock band 3 versus another computer
Does she need the complete set or does she already have all of the instruments?>>>>
On rock band no, don't have any of it. I think the main interest is the drums ...yes Id want to get all but I think she'd be happy if we just got the game and the drum.
On the computer we have a monitor in our storage shed so I'll have to get dh to take a look at it :) On the cpu yes it needs to be a gaming computer. She says to most people that it will be easier to do her schoolwork with another computer in the house ( maybe a going to public school thing she has picked up lol ?) but also tells me she REALLY wants to be able to play wow at the same time as daddy.
Right now I got the girls new mattresses for their beds ....and sheets and stuff. I got my son a new bed and matress and I want to go get them some curtains and stuff to help pretty up their new rooms a little. Im also taking care of the few things they have each asked for so its likely neither item will come till after Christmas. I think we are going to all sit down and talk more to decide how to go about it.
Someone mentioned the idea of an indoor green house and I love that! Oh decisions decisions...why can't money grow on trees? :P
Nicole
--- On Wed, 12/8/10, otherstar <otherstar@... <mailto:otherstar%40earthlink.net> > wrote:
From: otherstar <otherstar@... <mailto:otherstar%40earthlink.net> >
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Rock band 3 versus another computer
To: [email protected] <mailto:unschoolingbasics%40yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 9:18 AM
>>>I saw a couple of complete Rock Band ( all instruments and game) on Craigslist for very little.<<<
Does she need the complete set or does she already have all of the instruments?
>>>If you child does not need a gaming computer there are some cheap laptops for around $300 on Walmart.<<<
Another idea is to just get the CPU, which I have seen for around 299 and then get a monitor used. I am always seeing used monitors at thrift stores and on Craiglist.
I think I would try to get both now or wait and save up so I could get both at the same time.
Connie
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Nicole Willoughby
How about not feeling compelled to buy anything big right now as you are clearly living on a tight budget.>>>
Ok I'll try to make a longer answer short. I can't drive much because of health conditions and I want them to have things they enjoy doing there at the house. They know that neither one are a right this minute thing. No one plans on mom's heart stopping and over 100,000 worth of medical bills to rack up in a weeks time but it did. We won't run out and put stuff on a credit card if we can't pay it off at the end of the month but we do plan purchases and save for them. Usually everyone wants the same thing and its easy...sometimes opinions differ and someone has to wait or a new plan has to be figured out :)
Nicole
Ok I'll try to make a longer answer short. I can't drive much because of health conditions and I want them to have things they enjoy doing there at the house. They know that neither one are a right this minute thing. No one plans on mom's heart stopping and over 100,000 worth of medical bills to rack up in a weeks time but it did. We won't run out and put stuff on a credit card if we can't pay it off at the end of the month but we do plan purchases and save for them. Usually everyone wants the same thing and its easy...sometimes opinions differ and someone has to wait or a new plan has to be figured out :)
Nicole
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From: marbleface@... <marbleface@...>
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Rock band 3 versus another computer
To: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 6:15 AM
How about not feeling compelled to buy anything big right now as you are clearly living on a tight budget.
Nance
--- In [email protected], "Scott & Marygrace Sorensen" <sorensen@...> wrote:
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> So, lol which one to buy first?......and how to have the other one happy or at least understanding about it ?
>
>
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> Two views. 1) Since it sounds like you already have a computer in the house, Rock Band 3 would be new, even if you perhaps already have RB1 & / or 2. 2) How about something totally different, while saving for both of them, like something for the new pond or gardening tools. Or one of those seeding pot greenhouses to start your seedling inside before planting.
>
> Just a couple thoughts.
>
> Good luck and keep us posted, I’m curious.
>
> Marygrace
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[email protected]
I can relate. I am also very ill and homebound this year. I have also
found that I try to compensate for my illness by buying things for my children
since I can't do very much right now.
My thoughts are that you should talk to the children about it. From my end
having an additional computer would be for the whole family. I try to put
off new video games until I can buy them used which is always 50% cheaper.
I am very sorry for your illness and hope you recover quickly.
In a message dated 12/8/2010 12:23:42 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
cncnawilloughby@... writes:
Ok I'll try to make a longer answer short. I can't drive much because of
health conditions and I want them to have things they enjoy doing there at
the house. They know that neither one are a right this minute thing. No one
plans on mom's heart stopping and over 100,000 worth of medical bills to
rack up in a weeks time but it did. We won't run out and put stuff on a
credit card if we can't pay it off at the end of the month but we do plan
purchases and save for them. Usually everyone wants the same thing and its
easy...sometimes opinions differ and someone has to wait or a new plan has to be
figured out :)
Nicole
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found that I try to compensate for my illness by buying things for my children
since I can't do very much right now.
My thoughts are that you should talk to the children about it. From my end
having an additional computer would be for the whole family. I try to put
off new video games until I can buy them used which is always 50% cheaper.
I am very sorry for your illness and hope you recover quickly.
In a message dated 12/8/2010 12:23:42 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
cncnawilloughby@... writes:
Ok I'll try to make a longer answer short. I can't drive much because of
health conditions and I want them to have things they enjoy doing there at
the house. They know that neither one are a right this minute thing. No one
plans on mom's heart stopping and over 100,000 worth of medical bills to
rack up in a weeks time but it did. We won't run out and put stuff on a
credit card if we can't pay it off at the end of the month but we do plan
purchases and save for them. Usually everyone wants the same thing and its
easy...sometimes opinions differ and someone has to wait or a new plan has to be
figured out :)
Nicole
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