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Lucked out NOT having to buy something today. My iPhone's charging port has been fighting me for awhile now, and the other day it just finally stopped working. Planning for the worst (having to buy a new phone) I visited the local Apple Store and they cleaned out the port (SO. MUCH. LINT. GROSS.) and it works like new now.
Less learned - clean your damn charging ports people!
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Originally posted by TacomaDiver View PostLucked out NOT having to buy something today. My iPhone's charging port has been fighting me for awhile now, and the other day it just finally stopped working. Planning for the worst (having to buy a new phone) I visited the local Apple Store and they cleaned out the port (SO. MUCH. LINT. GROSS.) and it works like new now.
Less learned - clean your damn charging ports people!Twitter: https://twitter.com/ron_clinton
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My battery seems to be doing okay. Since I haven't been able to charge it at night (the cord won't stay in,) I've been leaving it on the wireless charger at my desk at work, and while I'm home, it's just "free".
So grateful it was just lint. It's an 11 Pro which isn't old, definitely not new, but I have been trying to not be on the OMG HAVE TO UPGRADE NOW train that so many people are on.
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Nothing to see here!Ok, I really can't come up with anymore of these stupid things...
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Originally posted by TacomaDiver View PostMy battery seems to be doing okay. Since I haven't been able to charge it at night (the cord won't stay in,) I've been leaving it on the wireless charger at my desk at work, and while I'm home, it's just "free".
So grateful it was just lint. It's an 11 Pro which isn't old, definitely not new, but I have been trying to not be on the OMG HAVE TO UPGRADE NOW train that so many people are on.
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Just weird that as many iPhones I've had over the years, I've never had the issue before. I use a wireless charger at work since it's convienent on my desk, but usually charge via a cord at home (on night stand) and I'm probably one of the few people who still back up my iPhone in iTunes on my computer (I also own my music rather than stream so that's how I update my playlists.) My car doesn't have wireless CarPlay which is where I really noticed that not having the port work was horrible.
But you better believe me that I'll start paying attention to lint going forward.
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The other day, I was listening to one of my favorite comic book podcasts - Off Panel - and Tom King was on, and something he said made me take pause and wonder if . . . He said he owns some original art pages from the first comic book he ever bought, so I was curious what some of the going rates were for the first comic I read.
Back in 1985, I was in the fifth grade (time wise, I just have been inbetween 4th and 5th grades actually,) either school or Cub Scouts (maybe through Boys Life?) had a magazine subscription contest or similar, and I subscribed to my first comic book - G.I. Joe from Marvel Comics.
You can't fault me - I was 10 years old, was totally into the cartoon and the toys, the comic book was the next logical step.
The first issue that was sent to me was G.I. Joe #38. I didn't spend a lot of time looking, but I didn't come across any original art for this particular issue (I did find a page from #36 for $2,000 which was out of my price range) so instead, I decided to see if I could find a copy in good condition.
And I found one listed as near mint from Mile High Comics (who just so happens to be right down the road.) Plus, they were having a 60% off back issues sale, so I ended up spending about $30 before shipping on a near mint copy of the first comic I ever bought:
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Now I want to get it signed by everyone involved.
In 2020 before the world ended, Larry Hama, the writer, was going to be in Denver at the Denver Pop Culture Con, but we all know how 2020 went. Mike Zeck - cover artist - doesn't seem to be doing any signings or anytjhing other than weird Instagram "auctions". Rod Whigham - pencils - no clue about. He has an LinkedIn page but I don't want to stalk him there.
Have to keep my eyes peeled for signing opportunities.
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Pretty cool. I sold all but two of my comics when I was 18 or 19, and one of those two was the first comic I ever bought (a Batman)…it’s a little worse for wear, but I’m glad I still have it.
EDIT: Huh, just noticed this was officially my 3000th post. Happy Anniversary to me.Last edited by RonClinton; 04-02-2022, 10:00 PM.Twitter: https://twitter.com/ron_clinton
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Originally posted by RonClinton View PostPretty cool. I sold all but two of my comics when I was 18 or 19, and one of those two was the first comic I ever bought (a Batman)…it’s a little worse for wear, but I’m glad I still have it.
EDIT: Huh, just noticed this was officially my 3000th post. Happy Anniversary to me.
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Originally posted by Sock Monkey View Post
Happy 3000th post!Twitter: https://twitter.com/ron_clinton
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Originally posted by TacomaDiver View Post
In 2020 before the world ended, Larry Hama, the writer, was going to be in Denver at the Denver Pop Culture Con, but we all know how 2020 went. Mike Zeck - cover artist - doesn't seem to be doing any signings or anytjhing other than weird Instagram "auctions". Rod Whigham - pencils - no clue about. He has an LinkedIn page but I don't want to stalk him there.
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Best of luck with your quest!
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Originally posted by Marmaduke Grigsby View Post
Larry Hama only signs in person, not throught the mail, but he does make regular convention appearances. Mike Zeck was also making regular appearances before the pandemic and I met him several times, most recently in 2019 right before COVID hit. I have no idea about Rod Whigham.
Best of luck with your quest!
Hopefully MIke Zeck will begin to make appearances again in-person.
Oh and great photo!
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Typically don't purchase PB's but couldn't pass on this one.
PB Cover:
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Signed Bookmark (back of it)
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Signed, Inscribed, and Illustrated. That Ron guy is very talented.
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Looking for the fonting of youth.
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