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Jan 1, 2007, 05:06 PM
 
Sorry to disapoint, no spin off of the classic theatrical masterpiece. However, I will be on a flight for 2 hours tomorrow with my trusty macbook! Anyone got any idea's what to do with no intarwebz to connect to? Any good offline games, apps, programs... anything really, I am spoiled by daily forums visits, email checks, digg checks... what do you do on your mac when you are on the plane? Or without internet? Sure I do have music, but thats passive!

And yes, I have though about writing obscene and hilarious things in enlarged text so the people sitting next to me can see it for a cheap laugh, but that's only good for like 5 mins... jk jk haha.
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Jan 1, 2007, 05:09 PM
 
watch a dvd

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Jan 1, 2007, 05:16 PM
 
I see you're in atlanta

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Jan 1, 2007, 05:18 PM
 
Read a certain guide featuring Bob the Angry Flower?

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Jan 1, 2007, 05:21 PM
 
Originally Posted by Blasphemy View Post
I see you're in atlanta

Try not to get shot on your way to ATL
Oh come on! It's not THAT bad here, haha especially seeing places like Detroit... I've lived here in the ATL for over a decade, it's not so badddd.

About the DVD, I guesss that's something, I've seen all the movies I own or want to see right now though, was looking for something fun, interactive, creative and what not.

Bob the angry flower huh? Looks like I've been called on my use for apostrophes, does it burn your eyes?

Maybe I should pick up my Strunk and White while I'm at it. No really, forum informality for the win. Quasi-whitty forum retort ftl.

Anyone else?
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Jan 1, 2007, 05:55 PM
 
Originally Posted by MusicManifesto View Post
Bob the angry flower huh? Looks like I've been called on my use for apostrophes, does it burn your eyes?

Maybe I should pick up my Strunk and White while I'm at it. No really, forum informality for the win. Quasi-whitty forum retort ftl.

Anyone else?
Well, since you were good-natured about it (and you corrected it), I have some suggestions:

1. Work on your website (offline, of course)
2. Make an iMovie
3. Compile a list of your favorite songs/albums of 2006
4. Listen to a new album -- close your eyes and concentrate on the music
5. Do the same as #4 with an old album -- listen for things you may have missed for years
6. Organize text snippets and other info in a program like Journler or Yojimbo
7. Create a life poster as a gift for someone
8. Add spotlight comments to your documents
9. Buy a Nintendo DS and play that

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Jan 1, 2007, 06:03 PM
 
Master iConquer.

Or download SNES9x, and play the Legend of Zelda Link to the Past, with the keyboard. Believe it or not, if you play with a keyboard the hardest boss you'll face is the one for the red pendant.
     
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Jan 1, 2007, 06:40 PM
 
You could get Quinn if you like Tetris.
     
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Jan 1, 2007, 06:44 PM
 
Read a book. Not eBook.

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Jan 1, 2007, 06:48 PM
 
XMoto

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Jan 1, 2007, 08:01 PM
 
Thanks for the ideas! Really appriciate it. A lot of those sound good and will take up time for sure.
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Jan 1, 2007, 08:54 PM
 
Mac's what on a plane?

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Jan 1, 2007, 09:06 PM
 
Mac is on a plane! Mac is on a plane!
     
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Jan 1, 2007, 09:18 PM
 
A Mac is on a plane? Your Mac is on a plane? Or is it that some guy named Mac is on a plane?

I need more information!

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Jan 1, 2007, 10:40 PM
 
Originally Posted by CharlesS View Post
A Mac is on a plane? Your Mac is on a plane? Or is it that some guy named Mac is on a plane?

I need more information!


I don't have more information, you'll have to ask the thread starter. I just felt like exclaiming that a Mac was on a plane, it seemed exciting at the time.
     
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Jan 2, 2007, 05:25 AM
 
Go tot your local library, check out a DVD, rip a DVD to your HD and save your battery a bit for the flight.
Write a book (or at least part of one)
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Jan 2, 2007, 05:41 AM
 
Hide the computer in a bag so you don't look like a nerd and flirt with the flight attendant for two hours. Take lots of photos and report back here.
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Jan 3, 2007, 03:50 PM
 
This was the best suggestion yet. Make sure it is a male flight attendant.
     
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Jan 3, 2007, 07:46 PM
 
Originally Posted by i<3myiBookg4 View Post
This was the best suggestion yet. Make sure it is a male flight attendant.
For the record, I flirt with female waitresses all the time when I'm out with my friends, it's really funny since everyone knows I'm not at all serious. I have to try flirting with a male waiter one of these days and see what happens.
     
   
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