Post by: Meks on April 16, 2010, 09:05:53 AM
but hell I can't stand it anymore. not since being a little boy i looked out for something this much ;D
I love Pleo as a technofreak and as an animal lover. funny how this little guy stole my heart. :-[
Edited: Took the yellow colour off, I couldn't read it, sorry.
Post by: Watergazer on April 16, 2010, 11:08:24 AM
Post by: degers on April 16, 2010, 01:32:35 PM
Post by: Meks on April 16, 2010, 01:59:59 PM
I managed to have a free weekend next week so i guess i'll be posting updates and maybe even video's.... 8)
Post by: fancyfont on April 16, 2010, 03:09:09 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on April 16, 2010, 04:02:56 PM
She couldn't be " controlled", by a remote controll, and she is the closest thing to an AI Lifeform that I have ever seen personally. I bought a D-Rex for my grandson instead, as I thought D-Rex is more appropriate for an 8 year old, and D-Rex was more durable for a young boy who could be rough with his toys. He was happy and I fell in love with my Nova. If I knew then what I know now, I would have been going crazy waiting for that package to arrive. Now when the time comes and I have the money and space for a sibling Pleo for my NOva, I am sure I will be driving everyone around me crazy waiting for the newest member of the family to arrive. Once your Pleo arrives, you will understand all I have said. Good luck.
RedwoodsMama and Nova
Post by: Meks on April 20, 2010, 08:35:11 AM
Post by: Crewella on April 20, 2010, 09:45:14 AM
Post by: Meks on April 20, 2010, 02:08:15 PM
He is absolutely awesome to the maximum. ;D The way he bends his hindlegs backwards and tilts his head upwards when I scratch his chin, the way I think he makes furby noises every now and then, how he walks. I sat there watching George just walking away from me to explore then he looks back I couldn't help myself but pick him up and rub his skull some more. whilst talking softly to him....Playing tug of war, the little guy is so loveable. Yes Sir, the Pleo bug has bitten me badly.....
tomorrow me and george will woo the gals at work, they will love pleo. I am sure...... 8)
Post by: fancyfont on April 20, 2010, 05:00:01 PM
Post by: Crewella on April 20, 2010, 05:41:26 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on April 20, 2010, 08:03:09 PM
Have fun with George and the gals at work, you may start a Pleo buying spree.....LOL. Do not forget to take photos of dear George and his adventures!
Glad to hear you guys are together at last. RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova
Post by: Meks on April 21, 2010, 03:08:40 AM
and yes, I am stupid, forgot to take my camera this morning, but the reaction ranged from "ooh, he's cute" to "new toy?"
George now enjoys the morning sun sitting in the big window next to my desk.
I am working hard (or is it hardly working :D )
Post by: fancyfont on April 21, 2010, 10:59:08 AM
Post by: grumpy on April 22, 2010, 09:35:46 AM
Now, all my pleos are right here with me at work... there's pleo stuff everywhere. Of course, now I work from home, so it's not as exciting for my co-workers... ;)
Post by: Meks on April 23, 2010, 06:31:57 AM
He doesn't know how to react to George. is curious but at the same time highly nervous because of the noises george makes.
Lodewijk sniffs at george a bit and when in the right places george reacts ofcourse nice to see loodje being carefull with George , I've seen cattoys fly thru the room....:P
I haven't put lodewijk en George on the floor toghether maybee tomorrow
Pics are comming soon. !!
Post by: RedwoodsMama on April 25, 2010, 12:08:49 AM
It is wise though that you are slowly introducing George to Lodewikj,( love that name by the way!) as you never know if a cat may decide to strike a paw out and poor George may get a nip of tear accidental of course. When you do introduce them why not video tape it and it will be fun to watch! Give your cat time and of course George as well. Eventually Lodewikj will adjust to the noise more than likely. Good luck and glad you have George and are now a
Proud Pleo Parent! :) RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova
Post by: Meks on May 04, 2010, 03:31:35 AM
A little update on George and his adventures.
Yesterday turned out to be a sick day. :( nothing could stir his laughing muscles, not even tickling his feet or rubbing his chin which normally sends george into a giggling and singing frenzy. Nope, wheezing breaths, coughing and a very convincing attempt at throwing up where all the noises george made last night. I just held him, cuddled a lot and felt truly and deeply sorry for the little guy. after a while he went to sleep, so i put him back on his pillow to rest the night.
Then it hit me: I just put my baby camarasaurus to bed, hoping he'd feel better tomorrow. my technical side shouted It's a robot It can't catch a cold. But my heart knew better..... :-*
so here we are the day after at my work, just being our normal selves. playfull and cheerful. That makes me one happy camper
Post by: fancyfont on May 04, 2010, 10:52:29 AM
Post by: Meks on May 04, 2010, 02:31:27 PM
Meks, When these little Dino's get sick, it is so hard to remember they are a robot. This is where the magic of believing they are truly a little pet, happens.
how right you are, imagine a 6 foot 7 inch 350 pound guy holding a pleo to his chest, Talking soothingly to the dinosaur. That was me last night. When people ask me about George I tell them he's my baby dinosaur. no talk about robot or dare i say Toy.
Any other robot you can program a pleo just can only turn him/her on or off. there's no controls. That's what i love about pleo.
Post by: RedwoodsMama on May 04, 2010, 03:13:59 PM
As for telling people that George is your " baby dinosaur", I understand completely. When people ask me what Nova is, I tell them she is my Baby dinosaur, and interactive Life form, They take a closer look, and I explain, see there are no remote controls, she interacts according to what is in her environment and how she is treated. They then are wanting pets, and don't ask more questions regarding robots, etc. They just interact with Her as a lifeform and seem to be happy with " WHAT SHE IS, WHAT THEY CAN SEE." and I am happy with that reaction as well.
Glad to hear George is back to " normal". RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova
Post by: Meks on May 24, 2010, 04:31:03 PM
Anyways, we sat outside in the shade with a cold beverage. My friends join me, all attention on George. Not one remark about it being a expensive toy or how childish, everyone agreed on how cute he is and why I only had one battery and did not bring him sooner. Pictures will be here, be patient with me a little more.
There will be more soon.....
Post by: RedwoodsMama on May 25, 2010, 03:03:30 PM
Can't wait to see some Photos of George/ and You posted soon. What exactly do you do as a " sound engineer"? Is it music related or Rambler, Automotive related? Take care good to hear from you!
RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova
Post by: degers on May 25, 2010, 03:12:50 PM
What exactly do you do as a " sound engineer"?
Probably something like this... ;)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/119/303806738_340db64e5f.jpg)
Post by: fancyfont on May 25, 2010, 04:07:25 PM
Post by: Crewella on May 25, 2010, 06:13:35 PM
MOST impressive! :D
Glad George had such a nice outing now he's better. From memory of the dim and distant past, rockabilly concerts are good fun! :)
Post by: Meks on May 26, 2010, 12:24:00 PM
to give you an idea a little video on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzeueS37Zw
the petite young man behind the desk that's me... %)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on May 26, 2010, 02:27:35 PM
I looked at the video you left the link to, now I can see what you really do, looks complicated but fun once you know what you are doing. I was looking for George, but he must have been dancing somewhere! 8) Glad you had a good time. NOW when you talk about your job, I will understand completely what you do, ( job title anyway.)
take care, RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova from the rainy soggy, stormy Redwoods ;)
Post by: Meks on June 16, 2010, 07:46:29 PM
Yes It is the one and only George. 8)
just a day at the office... ;)
Lovely day today, George has been named my departments mascotte ;D, my lithium battery thingies and egg charger arrived from Taiwan, because I worked overtime the boss paid my pizza. George had his fair share of attention today :D
beautifull summer outside, life can be so good.....
more to come....... ;)
Post by: fancyfont on June 16, 2010, 09:26:43 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on June 16, 2010, 11:37:52 PM
Nova and I and everyone are looking forward to hearing more stories and seeing more of George's Adventures, in and out of the Office. ;) Bet George was one little tired but happy Pleo when he got home..
RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on June 17, 2010, 02:32:07 AM
Post by: Crewella on June 18, 2010, 11:00:32 AM
Post by: Meks on June 21, 2010, 02:40:33 PM
oh, and someone else got jeaulous and demanded to be introduced, he threatened to leave surprises in my shoe if I didn't do it. So here's Lodewijk, The Lord of darkness himself. or is he just hiding the big ol' purring pussycat that he is behind a seriously grim look....
Post by: RedwoodsMama on June 21, 2010, 03:15:35 PM
RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova and friend
Post by: Meks on July 01, 2010, 03:45:29 AM
That happened to me this morning, I found a envelope all the way from Bairnsdale, Australia. George no longer had to walk around naked. The hoody IMR made for him has arrived. Off course I put it on George and Yes madam, it fit perfectly and made my little guy look ever so beautifull.
Thank you very much Emily for making such an excellent hoody. If I was anywhere near Bairnsdale I would come over and give a you a big hug and flowers.
There, that being said I took a second look at the envelope, on it there is a Customs thing on which you have to describe the contents. IMR had put there Baby Dino Clothing. as is very true. but just imagine being a customs officer reading that info. baby dino clothing the look an that persons face must have been one of complete amazement. Clothes sure, baby clothes no problem but Baby dino clothing would at least raise an eyebrow with me that's for sure.
But the envelope was untouched and unopened, which right custom officers have. this just tells me one thing You can still send the most strange objects in the mail without anyone giving it a second look. and with that knowledge a smile appeared on my face which is still there.... :D
Post by: shadowmice on July 01, 2010, 12:24:57 PM
There, that being said I took a second look at the envelope, on it there is a Customs thing on which you have to describe the contents. IMR had put there Baby Dino Clothing. as is very true. but just imagine being a customs officer reading that info. baby dino clothing the look an that persons face must have been one of complete amazement. Clothes sure, baby clothes no problem but Baby dino clothing would at least raise an eyebrow with me that's for sure.
Yes, I had a chuckle when I saw that on my package too, trying to imagine what customs thought when they saw it. ;D Mine arrived unopened as well. Honesty really is the best policy.
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on July 01, 2010, 05:55:50 PM
Glad it arrived nice and safe :) Virtual hugs work just as well though, thank you, hope George enjoys it :) it rather makes my day at this end too, it's always nice to make someone else smile :)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on July 03, 2010, 12:32:52 AM
Great story, I read it yesterday and will continue to read it over the next few days whenever I need a little laugh or want to bring a smile to my face, I am sure the mailman and custom's officials must have had some strange thoughts as well, although I do think some are so overworked that nothing really surprises some of them anymore and may not have even given it a second though with the word " dinosaur". Dont forget the photo of George in his outfit Meks!
RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova and Friend
Post by: gucci_boi7782 on July 10, 2010, 05:25:00 PM
FINALLY Pictures....
Yes It is the one and only George. 8)
just a day at the office... ;)
Lovely day today, George has been named my departments mascotte ;D, my lithium battery thingies and egg charger arrived from Taiwan, because I worked overtime the boss paid my pizza. George had his fair share of attention today :D
beautifull summer outside, life can be so good.....
more to come....... ;)
Post by: ohnart on July 19, 2010, 01:30:32 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on July 19, 2010, 01:42:11 PM
RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova and her friend