Born in District Six, Cape Town, 69 years ago. Self- taught flute player/composer. www.soundcloud.com/brian-douglas-erasmus
Of limited means, subsisting via a state old age grant and the patronage of family and friends. Unmarried. Having escaped the tender trap?, still trying to figure out whether to be sad or glad.
Life journey to date, probably a mirror image of the sojourn of my fellow travelers. Days spent practicing the flute, drinking red wine, watching television. Interested in politics. Given the current international circumstances, who wouldn't be. Not much more to tell, I suppose...
Welcome to the xda family.
Cheers.
Thanks. Hopefully some kind soul will help me fix my phone.
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https://fgb6.rapidgiving.com/frp/fundraise.aspx?pk=MH0CVFX
Fight Gone Bad 6
On September 17, 2011, CrossFitters from around the world will come together to endure 17 minutes of one of our most grueling workouts in honor of those men and women who have given a lifetime of service and sacrifice.
For 17 minutes, we will push ourselves further, challenge ourselves deeper, feel the doubt and wonder if we can make it, but then remember why we are there and appreciate fully those who we wish to honor. We turn to you, our community of friends and family, to join us by donating what you can or what you are inspired to give to two phenomenal organizations that provide immediate and measurable support without waste or delay.
The heart of an athlete can change the game.
The soul of an athlete can change the world.
Will you support my 17 minutes?
These are the charities
http://crossfitfoundation.net/
http://www.specialops.org/
Exceeded my goal. Video soon!
In for £10. It's a good cause so thanks for your charity work.
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You survived that!
Thanks again for your efforts. These days Capitalism is just legalised greed, and keeps the money from reaching those who really need it. Charity work helps address the balance! Keep it up.
Hi everyone, I wanted to start this to give support and have some help from around the World. One of my good friends was driving the other night from work to home and was involved in a wreck. The situation is that he goes to school in the morning to 12pm in the afternoon, then has to be at work from 4 to 12am at night. He was driving like normal but as person in this state he was very tired. And fell asleep at the wheel not knowing it he had crashed into construction along the highway. The wreck was pretty severe and the car was not identifiable because of the wreck, Police had to ask what car it was. He is a very good kid, and is only 18 I believe he deserves more years in Life, and deserves a good experience in Life.
I Feel like it would be very nice for anyone that could help with just a simple prayer. If those who are not religious or don't believe in God, at least show a little support and be kind.
I thank everyone who participates and hope to God that he can live and survive this.
Thank You All.
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I don't believe in God - there is just too much in this world for that - but my thoughts are with your friend and his family and friends.
Hi!
I have to confess, that I'm not a religious guy. But I hope that your friend will be back for good soon and will be able to have a normal life!
Things like this can happen to anyone at anytime.
ALL THE BEST FOR HIM!
Well im kind of religious but at the same time im not i believe theres a heaven and hell and GOD & DEVIL. i have faith but i dont believe in churches there are too many versions of everything so i dont go to church but i started this thread tooday but it happened to him on June 2, 2012. But today i went to the hospital and found out he is brain dead and there donating his organs. its just not fair that he was only 18, had so much in life to look foward too.
Thanks again guys.
Very sad story, I will keep his family and friends in mind.
@ XxLostSoulxX
Thanks for letting us know. My thoughts are with his family at this time, and I hope that something good can come out of their loss in other lives saved by the donation of his organs.
May God help him and give strength to his family and friends, that including you for your support and loyalty. May Also fill all of you with wisdom and serenity for your prayers and soft heart for those who are in need.
I hope that your friend can find heal and calm, all in God's Hands.
Here's a link to my page with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Please donate, even if it's as little as $1. I recently lost an Uncle, My Godfather to prostate cancer and have another Uncle fighting the same fight. It would mean so much to me.
Thanks,
Jason
thewahlrus said:
Here's a link to my page with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Please donate, even if it's as little as $1. I recently lost an Uncle, My Godfather to prostate cancer and have another Uncle fighting the same fight. It would mean so much to me.
Thanks,
Jason
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You know it's funny, I don't know anyone who has passed away due to cancer, or am related to anyone who has. As far as I know anyway. Cancer just isn't in our family.
Altho type 1 diabetes is. I am a type 1, my daughter is, and my father is. We're keeping it in the family. My daughter also has epilepsy.
Anyway, back on topic, even tho cancer isn't personal for me, I do make a small donation every year because you never know when you will have to kick cancer in the ass.
Props.
I am presently retired after 24 years as an Administrative Assistant for a property management company.
Cutbacks caught me 3 yrs before official retirement. Just the way it is, the technology changes so fast the kids
know the computer like we knew longhand division. But, I am enjoying my family. And my husband has a few
more years. And this is the time to enjoy the family and travel. Camp and fishing, etc. Thank you for the opportunity
to hopefully find some help. My son told me "Mom, you raised us by yourself and for that. Here is your phone with
a cover with "You are my sunshine" picked out by my grandkids. The song they still sing with me.
" We don't want you to think about paying for your phone, ever." I was very moved.
They realize times were tight, but I have 2 wonderful and successful sons, that I am so proud of.
And four (4) wonderful grandkids Harley she is 16- Wesslee he is 14.
And my younger son has 3-year-old twins a boy and a girl. Quade and Olivia. So I enjoy the best of both worlds. Sports, etc,
and then babies all over again. Life is wonderful. In the middle of all that I found a Very good man. Neither of us was EVER going to marry again.
And that was 16 yrs ago. He is my daughter-in-law's Uncle. Now I am not so mad about my phone but I hope for some help somewhere.
Sandy Adams
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I am presently retired after 24 years as an Administrative Assistant for a property management company.
Cutbacks caught me 3 yrs before official retirement. Just the way it is, the technology changes so fast the kids
know the computer like we knew longhand division. But, I am enjoying my family. And my husband has a few
more years. And this is the time to enjoy the family and travel. Camp and fishing, etc. Thank you for the opportunity
to hopefully find some help. My son told me "Mom, you raised us by yourself and for that. Here is your phone with
a cover with "You are my sunshine" picked out by my grandkids. The song they still sing with me.
" We don't want you to think about paying for your phone, ever." I was very moved.
They realize times were tight, but I have 2 wonderful and successful sons, that I am so proud of.
And four (4) wonderful grandkids Harley she is 16- Wesslee he is 14.
And my younger son has 3-year-old twins a boy and a girl. Quade and Olivia. So I enjoy the best of both worlds. Sports, etc,
and then babies all over again. Life is wonderful. In the middle of all that I found a Very good man. Neither of us was EVER going to marry again.
And that was 16 yrs ago. He is my daughter-in-law's Uncle. Now I am not so mad about my phone but I hope for some help somewhere.
Sandy Adams
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Thats a proper intro!
Welcome aboard
Hi.
Trent here. 32 years old living in Eastern Virginia. At a young age my mom knew to hide old electronics. VCRs, DVD players, television remote controls. Literally anything that had a microchip; my mother couldn't leave around around without it getting taken apart and totally RUINED. I did that with about, realistically, 12 of my mother's electronics.
Long story when I was 14 in 7th grade, my father bought me my first gaming computer. Usually prior to that I was ALL about nature and still am. But - the first time I pressed the power button on that alien faced computer tower. I instantly fell in love.
Back to 7th grade. There was this guy that literally rode my bus everyday from school on our usual bus route. He was very reclusive, and would sit on the bus seats with his legs tucked against the back rest in front of him. I was intrigued by this guy as he seemed like the type to be into electronics, so one day on the bus; I talked to him.
His name is Jonathan and he is still around today. Jonathan was a very quiet (and still is) loving, caring, super SUPER intelligent guy. When I first sat to him on this bus I'd asked him, if he played runescape. Mind you, this was in 2004 which every early MMO gamer knows; was in its PRIME at the time. There were no better years on RS between 2004-2008. Anyways.
Jonathan is an extremely quiet loving caring guy. Our first conversation is when I'd asked him that. He replied with no, I play KoL. I reply what is kol? He goes Kingdom of Loathing. So, he goes into what type of game it is. That is when our friendship turned into lifelong brotherhood. (As I am native American with dreadlocks, and Jonathan is Alaskan Caucasian descent with an eccentric afro. A literal afro. Trust me, he goes many stares where he went, but in a good way because he does have a distinct look.
ANYWAYS - as we get older we shy away from gaming and he gets more into IT stuff. He's building computers and everything at this time. At this point, is where is starts to teach me everything he knew about electronics and computers. Oh you me, and it sure was alot of information at the time!
Long story short, now I am 32 years old engaged with 2 beautiful children. 2 boys. I was reminded recently from a thought of mine, of Jonathan. I remembered a time he was first discovered jailbreaking, again teaching me all I knew. Now here I am! Trying to teach myself by learning from you guys and reading. Here goes nothing!
Thanks for having me!
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getting taken apart and totally RUINED. I did that with about, realistically, 12
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Sounds familiar indeed And then you hear a parent's voice:
Someone is gonna get the hurt
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like Russel Peters in:
So, when was the last time you flashed/bricked a phone?
radLazerflip said:
Hi.
Trent here. 32 years old living in Eastern Virginia. At a young age my mom knew to hide old electronics. VCRs, DVD players, television remote controls. Literally anything that had a microchip; my mother couldn't leave around around without it getting taken apart and totally RUINED. I did that with about, realistically, 12 of my mother's electronics.
Long story when I was 14 in 7th grade, my father bought me my first gaming computer. Usually prior to that I was ALL about nature and still am. But - the first time I pressed the power button on that alien faced computer tower. I instantly fell in love.
Back to 7th grade. There was this guy that literally rode my bus everyday from school on our usual bus route. He was very reclusive, and would sit on the bus seats with his legs tucked against the back rest in front of him. I was intrigued by this guy as he seemed like the type to be into electronics, so one day on the bus; I talked to him.
His name is Jonathan and he is still around today. Jonathan was a very quiet (and still is) loving, caring, super SUPER intelligent guy. When I first sat to him on this bus I'd asked him, if he played runescape. Mind you, this was in 2004 which every early MMO gamer knows; was in its PRIME at the time. There were no better years on RS between 2004-2008. Anyways.
Jonathan is an extremely quiet loving caring guy. Our first conversation is when I'd asked him that. He replied with no, I play KoL. I reply what is kol? He goes Kingdom of Loathing. So, he goes into what type of game it is. That is when our friendship turned into lifelong brotherhood. (As I am native American with dreadlocks, and Jonathan is Alaskan Caucasian descent with an eccentric afro. A literal afro. Trust me, he goes many stares where he went, but in a good way because he does have a distinct look.
ANYWAYS - as we get older we shy away from gaming and he gets more into IT stuff. He's building computers and everything at this time. At this point, is where is starts to teach me everything he knew about electronics and computers. Oh you me, and it sure was alot of information at the time!
Long story short, now I am 32 years old engaged with 2 beautiful children. 2 boys. I was reminded recently from a thought of mine, of Jonathan. I remembered a time he was first discovered jailbreaking, again teaching me all I knew. Now here I am! Trying to teach myself by learning from you guys and reading. Here goes nothing!
Thanks for having me!
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Hello, nice intro!
Welcome to XDA
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Hello, nice intro!
Welcome to XDA
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Hello o/
Thank you for having me!