# Jack's Bummed **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 21, 2000, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784 "2000-10-21T15:27:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2000, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/1 "2000-10-21T15:27:29Z")
I’ve been in San Francisco a little over a year. In that time I’ve made one good friend a few acquaintances. My good friend called me last night to tell me he and his girlfriend are moving out of town - down LA way. Damn! Now I need a new best friend. Qualifications: Must enjoy playing soccer, drinking beer and wasting entire afternoons playing _Tony Hawk 2_ on the Playstation. Jamming on any instrument you have handy is a definite plus. Any takers? ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2000, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/2 "2000-10-21T18:08:02Z")
Well Jack, this is yet another reason for you to show up for the Halloween dopefest in Berkeley on the 28th. I’ll bump the thread sometime soon to alert the rest of the crew. Still haven’t heard from **oldscratch** about showing. Hope you and the missus can make it. We’ll have a bit of fun. If you stuff a guitar in the trunk of the battymobile I’ll tote along a flute and maybe we’ll get a chance to jam. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2000, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/3 "2000-10-21T18:29:20Z")
It sounds good. I’m just no good at making plans more than a few days ahead of time, but I would like to make it over there. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2000, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/4 "2000-10-21T18:31:36Z")
Works for me… ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2000, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/5 "2000-10-21T18:55:38Z")
I’ll be more than happy to meet you at Lucky 13 some time to throw back some beers. And tony hawk 2? I’ve played it at Pow a few times, I suck, but then again, I don’t know the controls. Soccer? Love to play soccer. I’ll also introduce you to a few Irish friends I have. Their big into it. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2000, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/6 "2000-10-21T19:29:34Z")
OldScratch … my hero. I’d even to take you up on your offer tonight (my wife is out of town until tomorrow), but there was a screw up with my paycheck and I didn’t get paid this week. I’ll get a double paycheck next week though. Yipee. But if I dig up the motivation and a few extra bucks, I’ll check back here later to see if you’re still up for it. At the moment I just made one new “best friend”. His name is Napster. I just downloaded it this morning and I’ve been searching and downloading for 3 hours. ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2000, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/7 "2000-10-21T19:33:07Z")
Yeah. I’d be up. I have to work tonight at nine, but send me an email of when you want to meet, if you do. I know you live in the area, right? ---
**Author:** ![quasar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/48db29/32.png) [@quasar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quasar)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2000, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/8 "2000-10-21T20:29:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > **Jack is Bummed** Well, you can always watch **Friends** …😃 ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/9 "2000-10-22T03:44:52Z")
I’m still bummed about my friend leaving town, but I am heartened tonight. Oldscratch came through for me. He is officially my new best friend, at least until he pisses me off (I’m so fickle). 🙂 Of course he could only come in second to my new _real_ best friend (as mentioned before) **Napster**. Where has this been my whole life. Ok, I know, I’m like the last person on the planet to hop on board and it’ll probably be shut down in like 3 hours, but I just got a computer capable of doing it justice. Man, do I love Napster. I’ve spent all day downloading some old favorites, and I got more on my wish list. Next up - burning my own mixed CD. Also a new experience for me with this new computer. When I figure out what tunes I want to put on it, I may solicit my fellow Dopers/Musical Directors for a decent sequence. Over and out. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/10 "2000-10-22T03:48:21Z")
[slight hijack] > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\*Ok, I know, I’m like the last person on the planet to hop on board and it’ll probably be shut down in like 3 hours, but I just got a computer capable of doing it justice. > Man, do I love Napster. I’ve spent all day downloading some old favorites, and I got more on my wish list. > > \*\* I just got it last week. It’s one of my new best friends too. [/slight hijack] ---
**Author:** ![SeaDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@SeaDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDiver)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/11 "2000-10-22T03:59:30Z")
I’ve only lived in the Bay Area for a little over a year and a half, and can always use more friends. Let me know if you guys want to hang out sometime. Just be warned, Jack- I’ve been known to publicly embarrass the dopers after a few drinks. ---
**Author:** ![Simetra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Simetra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simetra)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/12 "2000-10-22T04:37:40Z")
What’s your Napster handle Jack? I’d like to see what you have. Just for S&G, mine is **S3mi**. Check the music. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/13 "2000-10-22T05:22:23Z")
What you see is what you get. I’m Jack Batty here … I’m Jack Batty there. Although, I’m not sure but I think they might get rid of the space in between. ---
**Author:** ![Simetra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Simetra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simetra)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/14 "2000-10-22T06:28:47Z")
Yeah… there are no spaces. ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/15 "2000-10-22T11:48:12Z")
Aww, how sweet, Jack and Oldie hookin’ up and bein’ bestest friends. If I lived in the city (or even the bay area), i’d hang out with you Jack. But, those of us banished to the boonies must suffer alone ;). I even actually like soccer (it’s been years since i’ve played, but in middle school it was the only team sport I didnt dread ;)). Oh well, til next doper bash, see ya… ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/16 "2000-10-22T19:16:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SeaDiver \* > \*\*Let me know if you guys want to hang out sometime. Just be warned, Jack- I’ve been known to publicly embarrass the dopers after a few drinks. \*\* We’ll hold you to that SeaDiver. We’ll make sure you keep drinking and don’t leave until you embarrass at least oneif not all people present. 🙂 Gotta keep up standards you know. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2000, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/17 "2000-10-22T23:34:10Z")
Hey, **SeaDiver** and **oldscratch**! Why not check out the Halloween dopefest we’re gonna have in Berkeley on the 28th (next weekend). I’m gonna bump the thread back up in MPSIMS. **Sassy** and **Jack Batty** are on the list along with **ArchiveGuy** , so give it a thought. (You too **Doobieus**.) See you there! ---
**Author:** ![AETBOND417](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/47e85d/32.png) [@AETBOND417](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AETBOND417)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2000, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/18 "2000-10-23T02:07:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\*I’m still bummed about my friend leaving town, but I am heartened tonight. Oldscratch came through for me. He is officially my new best friend, at least until he pisses me off (I’m so fickle). 🙂 > Of course he could only come in second to my new _real_ best friend (as mentioned before) **Napster**. > > When I figure out what tunes I want to put on it, I may solicit my fellow Dopers/Musical Directors for a decent sequence. > \*\* May I suggest what I’m listening to at the moment? Three Dog Night - “One is the Lonliest Number” 😃 Also, NAPSTER ROCKS! ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2000, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacks-bummed/37784/19 "2000-10-23T02:09:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Zenster \* > \*\*Hey, **SeaDiver** and **oldscratch**! Why not check out the Halloween dopefest we’re gonna have in Berkeley on the 28th (next weekend). I’m gonna bump the thread back up in MPSIMS. **Sassy** and **Jack Batty** are on the list along with **ArchiveGuy** , so give it a thought. (You too **Doobieus**.) > > See you there! > \*\* I would, but a friend asked me to help him set up for a haunted house/party that day also.