Chuck's Desk

Instructions

While Chuck's away, you can dive into his world and explore his Nerd Herd desk. Snoop through drawers, click on items. You never know what you might find each week!

Chuck's Notes

Post It from Awesome 11/22/2010Read »

Manly Respite

11/22/2010

Hey Bro,
All this baby stuff has gone to my head. It's all I think about these days. I need to get out of the house. I need man time. You want to go toss the pigskin around? Get a steak maybe?

Chuck's note:
Sometimes boys need to be boys. I'm happy to play a little football with Devon. As long he doesn't tackle me…

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Post It from Lester 11/22/2010Read »

Something in the Air

11/22/2010

Hello there Chuck,
Jeffry's odor is out of control. Can you recommend any deodorant? Preferably super high-powered.

Chuck's note:
Jeff's smell is a strange thing. Not only is it strong, it seems to linger after he leaves a room. Forget deodorant. He needs a week in a sterilization chamber.

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Post It from Jeff 11/22/2010Read »

Owww

11/22/2010

Hey Dude
My head hurts. I'm not sure if I'm hungover or if I bumped it.

Chuck's note:
Why do I have a sneaking suspicion it's a combination of the two.

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Post It from Morgan 11/15/2010Read »

Trimmer

11/15/2010

Hey Buddy,
Do you have my beard trimmer? This thing on my face is getting out of control. There is a very fine line between sleek Morgan and cave man. A very fine line...

Chuck's note:
I have no idea where his trimmer is. But let's hope he finds it. Morgan's facial hair is very important to him. He thinks of himself as a miniature Tom Selleck. I think the thick facial hair is all they have in common.

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Post It from Ellie 11/15/2010Read »

Dinner Invite

11/15/2010

Hey Chuck,
Devon can't stop talking about the baby. Maybe you could come over for dinner. I need to go into the non-baby zone. I would rather talk about video games. Seriously.

Chuck's note:
Wow this must be bad. Ellie hates video games. She once deleted Morgan's World of War Craft character. He came over and played for 26 hours straight. He never forgave her for killing Rancor his level 33 Orc warrior. R.I.P Rancor.

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Post It from Casey 11/15/2010Read »

Training Time

11/15/2010

Bartowksi. Training session. Dojo. Twenty one hundred. Bring band-aids.

Chuck's note:
I wonder when Casey began enjoying pain. Birth? Is that even possible?

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Post It from Ellie 11/08/2010Read »

Car Mystery

11/8/2010

Chuck - Dad's left some sort of message for us in this car - I can just feel it. Can you come over and help D and I go through it?

Ellie

Chuck's note:
It's pretty eerie to think we might be getting a message from beyond the grave from dad. Of course we're gonna go through every inch of the thing. I'm borrowing a few body shop tools from the guy downstairs.

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Post It from Morgan 11/08/2010Read »

Cigars

11/8/2010

Do you know Casey's favorite kind of cigar? I thought he was a Partagas man, but heard he'll only smoke stogies from countries we've liberated.

Morgan

Chuck's note:
Morgan's all charm. It's the little things like this that make him so charming. I'm not much for cigars and obviously, a Cuban is out of the question. I hear Macanudo or Upmann are safe bets.

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Post It from Jeff 11/08/2010Read »

Email

11/8/2010

Do you know how to unsend an email? Could use a little help.

Chuck's note:
Geez, if I had a buck for every time I get this question, I'd have several dollars. BTW, the real answer is NO.

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Post It from Lester 11/1/2010Read »

Quick Question

11/1/2010

In Magic the Gathering, does "summoning sickness" on someone incapacitate them for multiple turns, or just one? Lester

Chuck's note:
Who says you have to grow up? Certainly not Jeff or Lester. Answer, btw: one turn.

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Post It from Morgan 11/1/2010Read »

Chuck

11/1/2010

Help me settle an argument with Jeff and Lester: who would make a better Bond girl: Uma Thurman or Katy Perry?

Chuck's note:
Seriously? Uma's probably got the superior acting chops, but really either would be worthy.

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Post It from Awesome 10/29/2010Read »

Hey Chuck

10/29/2010

Time to get the baby monitor. Think I should go 1.9 GHz or 2.4? Money is NO object when it comes to our little girl, but you do get a discount, right?

Chuck's note:
Tech is in my blood. I can't remember if their cordless is also on 2.4, but if it is, I'm gonna recommend the 1.9. Less interference.

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Post It from Jeff 10/25/2010Read »

Chuck

10/25/2010

What do think is scarier: Chihuahuas wearing sweaters or the Keebler Elves? We're just trying a few things out.

Chuck's note:
Morgan's on a delegation kick. But putting anything into the hands of Jeff and Lester is bad enough any time of year, let alone Halloween.

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Post It from Morgan 10/25/2010Read »

Chuck

10/25/2010

Do you have a Katana sword I can use for Halloween? I'm nervous about using my limited edition replica.

Chuck's note:
Morgan as a ninja? Sure, I can see that.

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Post It from Sarah 10/22/2010Read »

Chuck

10/22/2010

Halloween's getting close. I'm tying to decide between naughty nurse or Catholic schoolgirl. Got a preference?

Chuck's note:
I am the luckiest man on earth.

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Post-it from Casey 10/18/2010Read »

Bartowski

10/18/2010

Is something going on with my daughter and Morgan?

Chuck's note:
Alex is quite a girl. And she and Morgan obviously have a lot in common. But I've got exactly zero interest in being the one to break the news to the Colonel. As we used to say as kids… "Not it!"

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Post-it from Big Mike 10/15/2010Read »

Chuck

10/15/2010

Do we have surveillance cams in the bathrooms? Somebody wrote "Big Mike is skeevy" on the men's room wall. Can you explain to me what skeevy means? Not acceptable, whatever it means.

Chuck's note:
Geez. Never really thought about Big Mike as especially skeevy, which, as I understand it, means perverted. I will have to consult with the store manager, Mr. Grimes.

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Post-it from Lester 10/14/2010Read »

Charles

10/14/2010

Sorry bro, had to borrow your multi-meter. Min shorted out when we tried to measure Jeff's galvanic skin response while watching Megan Fox in Transformers. Maybe we could order another one?

Chuck's note:
Jeff and Lester will hear about this from me. Taking tools is NOT cool. And neither is not inviting me to their Transformers experiment.

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Post It from Lester 10/11/2010Read »

Charles

10/11/2010

Do you have access to Greta's personnel file or home address? I've got something I want to drop off in person.

Lester

Chuck's note:
It's never a smart idea to give out a co-worker's info - certainly not to Lester. Still Greta is an ongoing enigma.

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Post It from Awesome 10/11/2010Read »

Chuck!

10/11/2010

Whipping up spelt flour pancakes with pomegranate syrup for brunch Saturday. Can you and Sarah make it?

Chuck's note:
Spelt, as I learned, is some sort of alternative to regular wheat. Awesome is always is raving about its protein-to-carb ratio and something about glutens — or is it gluteus?

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Note from Morgan 10/4/2010Read »

Yo Chuck

10/4/2010

Let's celebrate the mob not destroying the store! Spy Attack tourney in HTR at closing tonight. M.

Chuck's note:
Morgan always manages to come up seeing the bright side - a nice quality in a friend.

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Note from Big Mike 10/4/2010Read »

Chuck

10/4/2010

It's great to be back! Did Morgan tell you the good news? Mike.

Chuck's note:
Big Mike in love is a sight to behold. He knows I'm tight with Morgan and I know he's going to start pressuring me to put in a good word for him. She could do worse.

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Note from Sarah 9/20/2010Read »

Note from Sarah

9/20/2010

Hey Hot Stuff-
Hitting the shooting range around 6. Care to come pop off a few rounds with me? Marksmanship is soooo sexy!
-S

Chuck's note:
In general I'm no fan of guns. But I will say the shooting range with your girl is a pretty fun date.

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Note from Beckman 9/20/2010Read »

Note from Beckman

9/20/2010

CB: please make sure all sensitive materials are properly stored. This is an unsecured public area.

Chuck's note:
I suppose the general is right. Of course the whole store is filled with agents, but I guess it pays to keep security top of mind

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Note from Morgan 9/20/2010Read »

Note from Morgan

9/20/2010

New Blu-Rays coming in tomorrow. You down for a "Saw" marathon Friday at closing? Making microwave nachos. Home Theatre Room will be a bloody mess.

Chuck's note:
State-of-the-art home theatre, your best friend from grade school, hi def horror. Now that's a fun Friday. I wonder if Sarah is interested?

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Note from Morgan 9/27/2010Read »

Note from Morgan

9/27/2010

Need a Favor
If Greta asks if I really was runner-up in Mr. Nude Burbank 2005, back me up will ya? I won, by the way.
Morgan

Chuck's note:
Anything for a friend. I guess.

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Note from Jeff 9/20/2010Read »

Post It From Jeff

9/20/2010

I had to borrow some of your business cards. Top-secret business opportunity. Big payday coming. Tell you later.
Jeff

Chuck's note:
I'm terrified to think what's coming next, but that's fairly usual when I think about Jeff.

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Photos from Sarah

9/20/2010

Inspired by Morgan's thinking, Sarah dabbled in a few "Don't you miss me?" shots from the plane.

Chuck's note:
So, maybe we're not exactly a "sexting" type couple. But I will say any photos of Sarah kind of get my heart racing.

View the sexting photos »

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Website Relaunched

10/11/2010

From: Employee News at Buy More, Inc.
Date: 10/11/2010
Time: 05:30:22
Subject: Relaunched Corporate Website

Bookmark your browsers and warm up those mouse fingers: the new Buy More intranet is here! This valuable tool will keep you in touch with important news from Buy More corporate, detailed information on featured items for sale (please see your employee handbook for terms of discounts as indicated by your years of service), and ...

Here's the link: http://www.buy-more.net/

Chuck's note:
It seems like every year they try to launch a new website. This time they're combining the intranet and the external site under the same domain. Just a matter of time before this goes bad. Still, there's some useful stuff on here, and the training seminars are an endless source of unintentional humor.

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Bracelet from Mom

9/20/2010

Mary Bartowski's Charm Bracelet

Chuck's note:
I don’t have a lot of stuff from my mom, mostly just a mixed bag of memories. But this charm bracelet seems to be a piece of her that holds a lot of power because of the place it takes me to. I vow to find my mother and reunite my family, whatever the cost.

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Awesome's Guide for Expectant Fathers

9/27/2010

Part of being a great dad-to-be is being prepared. Here are a few tips to make sure you're "always ready."

Chuck's note:
God bless Awesome. He's so good for my sister: health conscious, loving, thoughtful. Maybe a little too thoughtful sometimes. When it comes to getting ready to have a baby, he can't seem to just let things take their course. OK, some of the stuff in his guide are a little extreme, but I guess I'm glad he over instead of under-doing it. Guess that's why he's Awesome.

Read Awesome's guide »

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An Awesome Statue

10/11/2010

In honor of his incredible act of heroism, bravery, and medical prowess which saved the life of the great leader of our country, we hereby dedicate this statue of Dr. Devon Whitcomb.

Chuck's note:
He's always been larger than life, but this was over the top. You really don't know your brother-in-law until you've seen him sculpted 10 feet tall. Too bad his head fell off.

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Volkoff's Guide to Meeting the Fam

11/29/2010

Alexei Volkoff's an internationally wanted criminal. He's also in love with Chuck's mother. He's created a guide for how to make a solid impression on the family of the one you're smitten with.

Chuck's note:
Pretty weird to think my mom would put up with this guy for all these years, given his reputation and ruthlessness. Still, he did manage to make a pretty positive impression on Ellie and Awesome at the leftover dinner.

See all "Volkoff's Guide to Meeting the Fam" Photos »

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Villain Vote: Bad Guys

11/29/2010

From the day he discovered he had the Intersect, Chuck has been tangling with some pretty nasty characters. Take a look and vote for the villain you think was Chuck's most worthy opponent.

Chuck's note:
I never imagined myself as a tough guy, but part of being a spy is going up against some pretty nasty folks. Henchman, thugs, international masterminds, turncoats, terrorists... geez now that I think about it, I should have been scared out of my mind. Have a look at some of the nastier guys we've dealt with and vote for whoever you think was the flat out baddest of the bunch.

See all "Villain Vote: Bad Guys" Photos »

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7G Phone

11/29/2010

It's the phone everyone's been waiting for! High performance, multi-threaded processor, sleek styling, and 7G speed, all at an unbelievable price!

Chuck's note:
Buy More's Black Friday Sale has traditionally offered at least a half-dozen "door-buster" deals. They're called that because they're supposed to attract so many people that they'll line up and bust down the doors - which is exactly what happened. When it sold out in a couple of hours, everyone was convinced this phone was the ultra-hot item of the day. Until we discovered Jeff and Lester's secret horde.

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Buy More's Employee of the Month

11/29/2010

Congratulations to Charles Bartowski, Buy More's Employee of the Month for the 33rd month in a row.

Chuck's note:
Yeah, I won it. Again. It's kinda what I do.

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Chuck's Videos

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Bracelet from Mom

9/20/2010

Mary Bartowski's Charm Bracelet

Chuck's note:
I don’t have a lot of stuff from my mom, mostly just a mixed bag of memories. But this charm bracelet seems to be a piece of her that holds a lot of power because of the place it takes me to. I vow to find my mother and reunite my family, whatever the cost.

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Smart Bullets

9/27/2010

Using embedded microchips and GPS guidance, these bullets have the ability to turn corners to find their target.

Chuck's Note:
Weapons designers have been trying to improve bullets for hundreds of years. Looks like Volkoff finally perfected it and was poised to put it on the open market. Getting these out of their chief trafficker Sophia Stepanova involved a trip to the fashion world of Milan.

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Imperial Dragons Menu

9/20/2010

Sometimes a menu is not just a menu.

Chuck's note:
Good thing Morgan picked this up off the floor after the trail to mom went cold. The "dishes" are in fact deadly weapons, courtesy of Volkoff Industries. I prefer a traditional dumpling.

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Buy More Drawings

10/04/2010

Every detail of the newly remodeled Buy More has been thought through to provide the utmost in customer convenience and satisfaction.

Chuck's note:
An accurate set of plans is a pretty handy thing to have, especially if you're trying to escape from a place or rescue someone Good thing Casey had access to detailed ventilation drawings as well, or things with Panzer could have gone pretty differently. Confined spaces and Panzers tend not to mix.

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Casey's Memoriam

10/18/2010

The Colonel has been called to his last mission. Please share your thoughts and remembrances of this great American.

Chuck's note:
Every good funeral features an In Memoriam book where friends can leave their condolences. It just made sense that Casey would have an all-star tough guy group of friends. This really helps sell the service, thanks to the guys in document prep.

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Save or Kill: Black Ops Edition

10/18/2010

It's Back! Can you tell a good guy from a bad guy in a matter of seconds? Choose wisely and earn points, choose poorly and suffer the consequences... of losing.
Go to Save or Kill: Black Ops

Chuck's note:
Part of being a spy means being able to distinguish the good guys from the bad guys. The fellas in Langley developed a little training aid for me to help shorten my split-second decision time. It's pretty easy to play: you get a flash image of someone, then have to make a trigger decision on the spot.

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Data Disc

11/8/2010

1.2 MB formatted disc

Chuck's note:
I snapped a picture of the disc that supposedly had the info on it that would clear my mom's name. I still don't know why she would do this to us. And I have to believe inside she's still out to protect us. But whatever might have been on this disc, it's gone forever now.

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Intel Eval: Find Chuck

11/15/2010

Chuck has been kidnapped, most likely by Volkoff operatives. His exact whereabouts are unknown, but there are reports that he may have been spotted in various locations around the globe. Please use your visual acuity to evaluate these surveillance pictures in an attempt to verify his presence.

Play Intel Eval: Find Chuck »

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Who's Your Greta?

11/15/2010

Greta is a favorite Buy More employee among both customers and staff.

Chuck's note:
OK, maybe it's not exactly PC, but the guys around the Buy More do sometimes indulge in a little game of "Who's Your Greta?" Basically it's guys talking about who they'd like to see join the Nerd Herd. My pick? Don't make me go there.

See all "Who's Your Greta?" Photos »

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Villain Vote: Infamous Females

11/22/2010

Glance over this gallery of rotten and not-so-rotten to the core gals who have infiltrated Chuck's spy life and vote for your favorite. The more nefarious the better.

Chuck's note:
Okay, so maybe this whole spy thing took me a little by surprise, but now that I think about it, I've more than my fair share of shady characters — men and women — to deal with.

See all "Villain Vote: Infamous Females" photos

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Stylista Magazine Scramble

9/27/2010

Assemble the puzzle pieces for a classic shot from the catfight on the catwalk.

Chuck's note:
It was definitely surreal in Milan. When Sarah and Stepanova's brutal battle roiled out onto the catwalk, the crowd didn't know what to make of it. And the photo was definitely a cover shot of another kind. Had a little time on my hands so I made a puzzle of out it. Give it a try.

Try the puzzle »

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Book Excerpt: 100 Conversations to Have Before I Do

10/11/2010

Best-selling author Fred Hornblower has been helping individuals reach their true inner potential for over 20 years. Now this gifted teacher turns his unique blend of insight, wisdom, and understanding into a positive force for couples with a guided set of purposeful conversations to have when considering getting married.

Chuck's note:
I usually find self-help books to be less than helpful. And they seem to be aimed at insecure types, a group I would prefer not include myself in. Still, Morgan seems to have my number and he thinks this book could be really valuable. OK, a few of the exercises in here were pretty worthwhile.

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The Proposal Map

11/22/2010

Proposal plan discovered by Sarah

Chuck's note:
Every man needs a plan. When it comes to a proposing, I must have played out 100 different ideas, thinking about how to ask Sarah. This was an early draft, a little heavy on sports cars as I recall.

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How Should Chuck Propose?

11/22/2010

So our hero's finally thinking about how to pop the question. Chuck is going to try and marry the girl of his dreams. Should he be traditional? Comedic? Over the top? We've got a few ideas, but we could use some help. Take a look and leave us your ideas in the comments.

See all "How Should Chuck Propose?" photos

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Sarah's Ultimate Fighting Flip Book

11/22/2010

She went to the furthest reaches of Thailand to find Chuck — and then the real work began.

Chuck's note:
Wow. Seeing this flip book video of Sarah's pit match from her rescue left me speechless. I will never stop loving this woman.

See all "Sarah's Ultimate Fighting Flip Book" Photos »

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Morgan's Management Rules

9/27/2010

Keeping the Buy More safe, one mistake at a time.

Chuck's note:
Leave it to Morgan: he quickly recognized that the new Buy More was just too squeaky clean and efficient. Even casual customers were getting a sense that something was just off about the place. Some of his rules are a little much, but who am I to argue with the guy—Beckman made him manager for a reason.

See the guide »

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Spy Attack

10/04/2010

The most anticipated videogame of the year drew a huge crowd to all Buy More locations.

Chuck's note:
The trouble started when the store got shorted on its planned delivery. We could easily have sold 300 copies of the game that night. Fortunately, Morgan was able to squirrel one copy away, so our planned tournament is still a go.

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Rejected: Aisle of Terror Themes

10/18/2010

Chuck's note:
The Aisle of Terror is scarier than any haunted house, because it's a window into the demented imaginations of Jeff and Lester. Fortunately, Morgan showed a little restraint here as store manager. Still, some of their rejected ideas are pretty revealing. Of what I'm not totally sure, but I'm sure a school of psychiatric medicine would have some interest.

View Aisle of Terror photos »

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Best Computer Ever

11/1/2010

Chuck's note:
Things do get a little slow around the old Nerd Herd Desk sometimes and when they do, one of the ongoing discussions is about the greatest personal computers of all time. Literally, we've been debating this stuff for at least three years. Jeff pulled together a little photo album. Personally, I'm a sucker for any old (or new) Apple product, but go ahead and vote for your favorite.

See the Best Computer Ever Album »

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Awesome's Guide for Expectant Fathers

9/27/2010

Part of being a great dad-to-be is being prepared. Here are a few tips to make sure you're "always ready."

Chuck's note:
God bless Awesome. He's so good for my sister: health conscious, loving, thoughtful. Maybe a little too thoughtful sometimes. When it comes to getting ready to have a baby, he can't seem to just let things take their course. OK, some of the stuff in his guide are a little extreme, but I guess I'm glad he over instead of under-doing it. Guess that's why he's Awesome.

Read Awesome's guide »

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An Awesome Statue

10/11/2010

In honor of his incredible act of heroism, bravery, and medical prowess which saved the life of the great leader of our country, we hereby dedicate this statue of Dr. Devon Whitcomb.

Chuck's note:
He's always been larger than life, but this was over the top. You really don't know your brother-in-law until you've seen him sculpted 10 feet tall. Too bad his head fell off.

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Childhood Photo Album

11/1/2010

Memories of Mom and Dad

Chuck's note:
Finally digitized some amazing photos from our childhood; great stuff of Ellie, me, mom, and dad. It's cool but it's personal, so I wanted to put a little protection in front of it. If you're really interested, the password isn't too hard to figure out: it's the first name of my best friend.

(Morgan)

See All Family Items »

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A Curious Clipping

10/30/2010

One of the newspaper clippings discovered by Ellie, leading to the Mustang.

Chuck's note:
Not sure who or why someone would have placed these recurring ads for Dad's old car. But clearly he did intend to leave some sort of answers for us. And now it's up to find out.

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Not Exactly Mint Condition: Phalanx XR-12

11/8/2010

Chuck's note:
I can thank my dad for my early love of computers. He was there from the start, when PCs evolved out of mainframes. And he loved to collect them. This Phalanx XR-12 Model VII was one of about 30 microcomputers he had. And of course they all still work.

BTW, we love talking about old machines around the old Nerd Herd Desk. Want to get in on the discussion and vote for your favorite?

This is where you can.

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