Sorry to repost…
Is there any way you guys could send the commentaries to the pixar radio?
Geography nut at your service. 
Do you live in the Navajo Nation?
Oh, yes, that’d be great! What we could use is someone to archive all the commentaries we do for future use.
OH NOES!
I have an uncle like that, but before he could fix my computer, he turned into a dad. We had to get a new one.
Well, i highly doubt that we can do a Ratatouille commentary before the 23rd of September, so i’ve got 2 ideas:
- Try a regular microphone and headphones on your other computer.
- We can postpone the Ratatouille commentary for as long as it takes, since a Ratatouille commentary just wouldn’t be good enough without you, Mitch.
I hate it when people write viruses. 
I’ll be praying for your computer.
Let’s wait until after we finish the second YFTR one.
Al: Make a new thread in the Radio Pixar section.
No, I’m in the city. So, I’m assuming that still means 3:30 for me, then?
Yep, i’ve added you to the members on the other thread. 
Welcome aboard!
lizardgirl, Pixar.rocks, and A113 - Unfortunately, I have absolutely no idea as to when the computer will be returned.
I really don’t want to inconvenience anyone, so feel free to go ahead without me. I can always join in a second time in the future, so it really isn’t a problem.
(If you don’t want to go without me on the Ratatouille commentary though, then I suppose you could choose another Pixar film to commentate on. However, I’d rather leave it up to you guys to make the final decision.)
– Mitch
Mitch - Do you think it would be possible to ask your uncle when he thinks he’d be finished with the computer? From my experience, viruses (virii?) shouldn’t take more than a few days to get rid of, but be prepared to lose all of your data… I would save all the important stuff to CD, or an external hard drive if you can.
Actually, it might be a blessing in disguise to have a couple of weeks between the second YFTR commentary and the Ratatouille commentary, so we can study the movie and do our research and such. I think it would be too rushed if we tried and do the Ratatouille one by the 23rd since it would be hard getting everyone in at short notice, and I’m not even sure if others have done their research… Plus, we would need a bit of time to think about how we did on both of the YFTR commentaries and compare it to how we would like the Ratatouille one to be.
Why don’t your headphones work with the Mac computer, I wonder…? They should. Maybe Peter could help you with that, he has a Mac and I don’t really know anything about them, sorry.
I actually tried the same kind of headset that Mitch has with my Mac (I bought them before Mitch told me not to) and the microphone didn’t pick up any sound. I, too, thought that they should work, but they didn’t. I’m not sure why. I ended up returning them and buying a USB headset instead.
Mitch - I agree with Rachel that (unless he’s really busy) your uncle will probably get your computer back to you fairly quickly.
Rachel and qxgnxamy - It’s not that simple. My uncle lives a couple of hours away from us, and the only reason he’ll actually be able to take a look at the hard drive next week is because his wife is coming down here to visit some relatives, so she’ll be able to pick up the thing and take it back to her house. I have no idea how long it will take my uncle to fix the computer, or how we would get it back without having one of us drive two hours to get it.
As for the headset, I may just have to obtain another pair (or, as you mentioned, qxgnxamy, purchase a USB set) that will work with my dad’s MacIntosh.
That aside, another barreir has arose, which may affect all commentaries I participate in for this month and, quite possibly, next month.
Notice to All: Due to various circumstances, I may not be able to join in with you guys during the Your Friend the Rat commentary this Saturday, the Ratatouille commentary, and, possibly, other future commentaries. I’ll keep you updated.
I’m so sorry, everyone.
– Mitch
Mitch - If necessary, I’m ok with waiting until November or even later so you can be in the Ratatouille commentary. If we end up doing other commentaries in your absence, I hope you don’t miss out on very many.
Novemeber seems to be fine with me for the Rataouille commentary. Plus, all of my thankgiving week is most likely off.
Raises hand slowly, takes deep breath Alright, everyone, I’m taking the leap off the edge of my comfort zone into the great unknown (sorry for the theatrics). Count me in for this weekend’s commentary if it’s not too late with y’all!
FYI, this will be the first manifestation of my voice in the public domain of the Internet, as I have never done reviews, commentaries or any other appearances, videos, photos or otherwise. No, I don’t have a Facebook, MySpace or whatever online social networking site, so don’t bother finding me. Heck, I don’t even have MSN! 
I only participate in this forum and Varaces, and my only creative works are on YTube (though DeviantArt and FanFiction are in the works). My online identity has remained a secret…until now. So please understand that for me, this is a very daunting experience.
Coupled with the fact that I have a crazy load of assignments this week and I haven’t even seen (although I’ve heard) of this short, and you’ve got one very nervous first-timer here. But I so much want to do the future Ratatouille movie, so I’m willing to give this a shot.
With regards to preparations, I’ve got a Skype account on XP, and a working MacBook Pro. My Mac comes with a built-in video camera and microphone, and the last time I tried conferencing with my parents was a couple of months ago, so I’ll try again to see if it still works (yes, I still talk with my parents, it’s just that they call my bro’s laptop more often, and lately my account hasn’t shown up on their screen even when I’m logged in. I’ll try calling my bro again and see if my name turns up). With regards to time, this will probably be the most insane (in a good way) weekend of the year so far, because after I clear the hurdles of my assignments on Friday, I’ll have to hustle to finish my Wall-E parody and release it on YT in time before I, yes, watch Wall-E himself in cinemas this Saturday! Opening weekend, here I come! So it’s great that this commentary has been postponed to Sunday, but I’ll still try to work off my (hopefully) supreme joy after having witnessed my most anticipated film of 2008. You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for this…
So the only thing left for me to do is get YFTR. Yes, as I mentioned earlier, I still haven’t seen it and the only place I could view it is on YT, but you know their slider is (annoyingly 
) at 5 second intervals! So I can’t get to the precise frame to synch with you guys. I’ll need a copy real fast before Sunday (1 day ahead Down Under).
Oh, and that’s a real bummer, Mitch. Although I have yet to listen to the first recording, I’m sure you would have been a great addition for a second go. Personally, I don’t see why we have do the Ratatouille commentary once. We could, like YFTR, do a first draft (as none of us has ever done a feature-length) and get Mitch in on the second (if final) one. Nobody said we can’t do a test drive. But I’m also open to waiting till November, when most of us would be more free during the winter breaks (or summer, in Oz). No rush, and think of it as delayed gratification. Anyway, whatever trouble you’re having, Mitch, I hope you can pull through and resolve it successfully.
thedriveintheatre - Welcome!
thedriveintheatre: It is never too late to join in. Welcome aboard.
Mitch - I’d be willing to wait until next month, or even November if that’s what it takes for you to be available for the Ratatouille commentary. We’ll just take things one step at a time. I hope you do get to do it.
thedriveintheatre - Yay! Another Aussie! (Even though I know you are studying here from Malaysia, you’re still an Aussie!) Welcome! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts, Andre. I can get you a better version of YFTR, if you want (PM me.)
Just to let you know, as of now (unless the time changes) it will be 7am this Sunday when you record, ok, Andre?
November is also fine with me, i guess we will do anything for Mitch to be participating with us on the Ratatouille commentary.
You guys are all so kind. I feel like a pin you guys’ sides by skipping out on the Ratatouille commentary this month… to which everyone agrees to move it a couple of months ahead. I don’t deserve it. <img src=“{SMILIES_PATH}/love2.gif” alt=“:loves:” title="In
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Well, thank you very much, everyone! November is fine with me as well, at the moment, so I’m willing to wait that long until I get adjusted. In the meantime, go ahead and do any other commentary you’d like without me. I don’t wish to hold any of you up in any way, form, or fashion.
thedriveintheatre - Awesome! I’m glad that you’ll be able to make it on Sunday! And don’t worry, you’ll be fine. We were all pretty nervous the first time around, but after a few minutes we got adjusted, and the end result wasn’t too bad for a first try (in my humble opinion). I’m sure you’ll have a great time.
Ha-ha! “Delayed gratification.” That’s cute. November is fine with me, but if you and everyone else would like to do a “test” commentary on Ratatouille without me then I’m perfectly fine with it.
Thanks, dude. You all are so sweet.
– Mitch
Mitch- It just wouldn’t be right to do the Ratatouille commentary without you! And if that means leaving it for a month or two, then I can’t see any problem with that. If we’re going to do this thing, we might as well do it right.
Anyway, I agree with Rachel, this might be a blessing in disguise, as the extra time will mean that when we do do it, we’ll be very prepared.
lizardgirl - Aw, gee. Well, I feel the same way about you guys. We can’t watch The Incredibles without The Star Swordsman, and Monsters, Inc. wouldn’t be much fun to commentate on if you didn’t join in.
That’s true. The more time we have to prepare and get ourselves adjusted the better…
I ain’t worthy… hugs everyone
– Mitch
Well, I am afraid if there is a future TI commentary, I might talk too much or too little. I have a lot to say, but there are times when I try to find new things, and that usually results in silence.
Mitch - That’s ok. I was looking forward to doing the commentary with you, but I can wait. =) I’ll just put my time into other fandom stuff, or maybe organise a different commentary, in the mean time, if that’s ok with you. What movie wouldn’t be right if I didn’t join in, Mitch? Ha-ha! No, you couldn’t answer that 'cause I haven’t officially made up my mind of which is my favourite. Heheh.
TSS - You mean when you do a commentary by yourself? If you had other people to do it with you, the pressure would be off of you and there isn’t anything wrong with silence, even real commentaries have it. I’m sure you’d be a natural at participating in a The Incredibles commentary.