Had "walking lessons" today, got angry and said something not so nice to physiotherapist. I tried to tell her I can no more, I have to rest, and she keeps yelling "Are you a man or a boy, 10 more steps!", and finally I fell quite badly, hitting my nose and forehead to the floor.
Although it was about 30 years ago but if I recall it correctly, taking driving lessons to get a driver's license was not half as difficult than trying to get a "walker's license".
Kari
Although it was about 30 years ago but if I recall it correctly, taking driving lessons to get a driver's license was not half as difficult than trying to get a "walker's license".
Kari
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari 
Had "walking lessons" today, got angry and said something not so nice to physiotherapist. I tried to tell her I can no more, I have to rest, and she keeps yelling "Are you a man or a boy, 10 more steps!", and finally I fell quite badly, hitting my nose and forehead to the floor.
Although it was about 30 years ago but if I recall it correctly, taking driving lessons to get a driver's license was not half as difficult than trying to get a "walker's license".
Kari
Although it was about 30 years ago but if I recall it correctly, taking driving lessons to get a driver's license was not half as difficult than trying to get a "walker's license".
Kari
Your therapist and I have something in common. To get you and Donna up on your feet and walking. Her goal is to get out of the wheel chair and use the walker.
She has fallen many times but gets back up and presses on.
So, little boy, get up and get going!! Never ever give up!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Had "walking lessons" today, got angry and said something not so nice to physiotherapist. I tried to tell her I can no more, I have to rest, and she keeps yelling "Are you a man or a boy, 10 more steps!", and finally I fell quite badly, hitting my nose and forehead to the floor.
Although it was about 30 years ago but if I recall it correctly, taking driving lessons to get a driver's license was not half as difficult than trying to get a "walker's license".
Kari
Although it was about 30 years ago but if I recall it correctly, taking driving lessons to get a driver's license was not half as difficult than trying to get a "walker's license".
Kari
but I know they are trying to help you, so keep trying!
Dennis, I'm walking already, although only short distances and very, very slowly. But this physiotherapist says all the time it's just in my head, I could do better, pushing me more than my sadistic drill sergeant did when doing my conscription in the Finnish Navy.
I thought my goal was to be able to walk normally. She seems to think she's a sport coach, preparing me for the Berlin Marathon...
I thought my goal was to be able to walk normally. She seems to think she's a sport coach, preparing me for the Berlin Marathon...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Dennis, I'm walking already, although only short distances and very, very slowly. But this physiotherapist says all the time it's just in my head, I could do better, pushing me more than my sadistic drill sergeant did when doing my conscription in the Finnish Navy.
I thought my goal was to be able to walk normally. She seems to think she's a sport coach, preparing me for the Berlin Marathon...
I thought my goal was to be able to walk normally. She seems to think she's a sport coach, preparing me for the Berlin Marathon...
She'll be proud of you if you can walk several blocks but won't show it.
She will probably say to you...I WANT MORE FROM YOU KARI!!!
Your therapist is just what you need. Someone to drill it in you to go for the sky!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves She will probably say to you...I WANT MORE FROM YOU KARI!!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves She will probably say to you...I WANT MORE FROM YOU KARI!!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves She will probably say to you...I WANT MORE FROM YOU KARI!!!
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We havent seen the dog for a while ,
but we have a clue!
but we have a clue!
Actually. Yeah. We wanna see the dog Jules.
Walking the Dog
�� Quote: Originally Posted by DocBrown Walking the Dog
Today was a bad day :S
�� Quote: Originally Posted by lorddenis Today was a bad day :S
According to an old Finnish saying, if you want to hear the truth you should ask your kids or your wife. I told Angie today someone said I'm an upstanding man, trying to explain what English expression upstanding means, breaking it to two words up and standing. She looked at me and said the truth, as she sees it: "To me you look more downsitting than upstanding" (works better in German...)
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by lorddenis Today was a bad day :S
According to an old Finnish saying, if you want to hear the truth you should ask your kids or your wife. I told Angie today someone said I'm an upstanding man, trying to explain what English expression upstanding means, breaking it to two words up and standing. She looked at me and said the truth, as she sees it: "To me you look more downsitting than upstanding" (works better in German...)
Can you tell that in german ? My mind is to lazy to translate that.
From Google Translate (I hope that is correct, but I'm sure that Kari will correct if not):
F�r mich sehen, mehr als downsitting aufrechten
F�r mich sehen, mehr als downsitting aufrechten
My small but true joke didn't work, told here in English. It's just this how in English several combined words, like putting up and stand together to form the word upstanding, means something completely different than either of those words alone, or even together but written separately.
Our beautiful Staffy, Holly, finaly gave birth to her litter.
The sad thing was the first born. Neither Holly or us had experience with welping and when we had a still born, it was a very sad moment.
The vet had taken an x-ray some time ago and thought from what she could see, we would end up with 3-4 pups. Well, after the first sad moment, elation. Over a period of time, she gave birth to 5 more.
Both dogs are brindle staffies. As you can see by the pics, there is NO doubt who the father is, lol.
Sally and I are very proud parents.
The sad thing was the first born. Neither Holly or us had experience with welping and when we had a still born, it was a very sad moment.
The vet had taken an x-ray some time ago and thought from what she could see, we would end up with 3-4 pups. Well, after the first sad moment, elation. Over a period of time, she gave birth to 5 more.
Both dogs are brindle staffies. As you can see by the pics, there is NO doubt who the father is, lol.
Sally and I are very proud parents.
Very cute...a grandchild wasn't enough for you huh?
A Guy
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy Very cute...a grandchild wasn't enough for you huh?
A Guy
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by spinifex Our beautiful Staffy, Holly, finaly gave birth to her litter.
The sad thing was the first born. Neither Holly or us had experience with welping and when we had a still born, it was a very sad moment.
The vet had taken an x-ray some time ago and thought from what she could see, we would end up with 3-4 pups. Well, after the first sad moment, elation. Over a period of time, she gave birth to 5 more.
Both dogs are brindle staffies. As you can see by the pics, there is NO doubt who the father is, lol.
Sally and I are very proud parents.
The sad thing was the first born. Neither Holly or us had experience with welping and when we had a still born, it was a very sad moment.
The vet had taken an x-ray some time ago and thought from what she could see, we would end up with 3-4 pups. Well, after the first sad moment, elation. Over a period of time, she gave birth to 5 more.
Both dogs are brindle staffies. As you can see by the pics, there is NO doubt who the father is, lol.
Sally and I are very proud parents.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by spinifex Our beautiful Staffy, Holly, finaly gave birth to her litter.
The sad thing was the first born. Neither Holly or us had experience with welping and when we had a still born, it was a very sad moment.
The vet had taken an x-ray some time ago and thought from what she could see, we would end up with 3-4 pups. Well, after the first sad moment, elation. Over a period of time, she gave birth to 5 more.
Both dogs are brindle staffies. As you can see by the pics, there is NO doubt who the father is, lol.
Sally and I are very proud parents.
The sad thing was the first born. Neither Holly or us had experience with welping and when we had a still born, it was a very sad moment.
The vet had taken an x-ray some time ago and thought from what she could see, we would end up with 3-4 pups. Well, after the first sad moment, elation. Over a period of time, she gave birth to 5 more.
Both dogs are brindle staffies. As you can see by the pics, there is NO doubt who the father is, lol.
Sally and I are very proud parents.
Well done to Molly, they look a very healthy lot good luck with her raising them, it's a pity about the first one but as they say that's life.
You've got your work cut out now trying to control that lot as they grow but I'm sure you'll love every minute of it. What did you get and how many of each ?
You've got your work cut out now trying to control that lot as they grow but I'm sure you'll love every minute of it. What did you get and how many of each ?
Well isn't today turning out to be a good one. I have no water and no heating, I notice a puddle of water on my kitchen floor just outside the airing cupboard door looked in and the water was coming down the door frame and then started dripping quite badly.
Just after 9 pm the plumber came out went up in the loft and found a joint or something was broke and leaking he didn't have the correct one on him so all he could do was drain off water from the tanks to ease the pressure and stop the dripping and he'll come back in the morning with the part.
The system has to be all drained down so no heating and no water until I don't know what time tomorrow.
Just after 9 pm the plumber came out went up in the loft and found a joint or something was broke and leaking he didn't have the correct one on him so all he could do was drain off water from the tanks to ease the pressure and stop the dripping and he'll come back in the morning with the part.
The system has to be all drained down so no heating and no water until I don't know what time tomorrow.
Sorry to hear that, Joan!
Thanks Kari, it wouldn't be so bad if the house was built properly so that it managed to keep some heat in but it's a bungalow with concrete slabs for outer walls and all internal walls are just sheets of plaster board fastened to wooden framework.
You can't do cavity wall insulation on it as there are no cavity's, so I would think the thickness of the outer walls is about 3 or 4 inches, if that.
Around here they are what are called Waverley, something similar to pre-fabs and it was built in the 60's as a holiday cottage.
You can't do cavity wall insulation on it as there are no cavity's, so I would think the thickness of the outer walls is about 3 or 4 inches, if that.
Around here they are what are called Waverley, something similar to pre-fabs and it was built in the 60's as a holiday cottage.
Well Joan,
Bundle up and keep warm till the Plumber returns.
Any neighbors to stay with for the evening?
I have an extra room and electric blanket for you.
Bundle up and keep warm till the Plumber returns.
Any neighbors to stay with for the evening?
I have an extra room and electric blanket for you.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Well isn't today turning out to be a good one. I have no water and no heating, I notice a puddle of water on my kitchen floor just outside the airing cupboard door looked in and the water was coming down the door frame and then started dripping quite badly.
Just after 9 pm the plumber came out went up in the loft and found a joint or something was broke and leaking he didn't have the correct one on him so all he could do was drain off water from the tanks to ease the pressure and stop the dripping and he'll come back in the morning with the part.
The system has to be all drained down so no heating and no water until I don't know what time tomorrow.
Just after 9 pm the plumber came out went up in the loft and found a joint or something was broke and leaking he didn't have the correct one on him so all he could do was drain off water from the tanks to ease the pressure and stop the dripping and he'll come back in the morning with the part.
The system has to be all drained down so no heating and no water until I don't know what time tomorrow.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Well isn't today turning out to be a good one. I have no water and no heating, I notice a puddle of water on my kitchen floor just outside the airing cupboard door looked in and the water was coming down the door frame and then started dripping quite badly.
Just after 9 pm the plumber came out went up in the loft and found a joint or something was broke and leaking he didn't have the correct one on him so all he could do was drain off water from the tanks to ease the pressure and stop the dripping and he'll come back in the morning with the part.
The system has to be all drained down so no heating and no water until I don't know what time tomorrow.
Just after 9 pm the plumber came out went up in the loft and found a joint or something was broke and leaking he didn't have the correct one on him so all he could do was drain off water from the tanks to ease the pressure and stop the dripping and he'll come back in the morning with the part.
The system has to be all drained down so no heating and no water until I don't know what time tomorrow.
Also, that your plumber has arrived and fixed your leak.
Well the plumber is still here, he came last night to stop the leak for the night thus leaving us without water and heating and came back this morning. He's fixed the leak but still trying to get the heating working again, because he had to do a part drain down it's put air in the system and he's trying to get it out so the blooming radiators will work again, and I'm having problems typing as my fingers are so cold but hopefully we'll get there, sometime today I hope.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Well the plumber is still here, he came last night to stop the leak for the night thus leaving us without water and heating and came back this morning. He's fixed the leak but still trying to get the heating working again, because he had to do a part drain down it's put air in the system and he's trying to get it out so the blooming radiators will work again, and I'm having problems typing as my fingers are so cold but hopefully we'll get there, sometime today I hope.
Sorry to hear about your problems, Joan. I have lived in a cold climate, so understand the frustrations.
Hope it all goes well and gets fixed.
Hope it all goes well and gets fixed.
Brrr, I'm live in California, so if it gets below 60 it's cold 
I think Kari has a recipe that will warm you up, but believe you've said you are a teetotaler
A Guy
I think Kari has a recipe that will warm you up, but believe you've said you are a teetotaler A Guy
And since the plumber is there, something for Joan to remember....
Today I'll be learning all the day
Today i have been looking after Holly and her new puppies, researching which parts to buy for Sally's new Christmas pressie.
And if that is not enough, have also been pulling parts out of one server to update another to be used as a storage computer.
And if that is not enough, have also been pulling parts out of one server to update another to be used as a storage computer.
I am glad the leak is fixed. I hope your heat is working by time you read this.
Joan, hopefully you aren't freezing anymore!
Well hopefully today my car gets towed to the neighbors garage so the exhaust can be fixed and the rear struts replaced, because my cousin wore out both my rear struts and trashed my entire exhaust system by driving over rocks sticking out of the road.
Today I ended my lovenox therapy ... Life is good! 
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I ended my lovenox therapy ... Life is good!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I ended my lovenox therapy ... Life is good!
After the Lovenox course when do you and how often do you have to go back for lab work?
It's important to keep eye on diet, blood pressure, and platelet count.
Glad to see you ending Lovenox Therapy.
Wife is headed for 2nd IV Tysabri Infusion this Friday.
So far I have seen no improvement
I'll be doing labs weekly for 6-8 weeks, then every month for the foreseeable future ... Im just glad to be done with those da*n injections!
Tom, do you still have to take some blood thinning medicine?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews I'll be doing labs weekly for 6-8 weeks, then every month for the foreseeable future ... Im just glad to be done with those da*n injections!
When my wife was on Copaxone Inj. she hated to see my coming with the needle.
It was pre-loaded but a DAILY injection. But after 2 years of it we could tell it wasn't working so now she is on Tysabri every 4 weeks.
Glad to hear you've finished that treatment for now Tom I hope things get better for you.
And I'm still not warm the plumber was here until just after lunch but had to go as he had to be somewhere, still don't have heating and he's tried several things, even put a new pump in but thinks it is an air problem and it's just blocked up somewhere.
He's coming back tomorrow and he's going to have to completely drain down the system and empty all the radiators then fill and start again, so it had better work after that.
The temperature is suppose to be -3�F over night, I do have a fireplace but that's only in one room and it will go out through the night so getting up in the morning is going to be a nightmare as I don't have any other heaters. Luckily I had some coal so I could light a fire after having to open it all up again but it's only a small open fire that soon goes out if you don't keep feeding it coal.
Anyway I'm going to disappear soon and go back in that room to warm up, it's too cold to stay down here and I don't have a laptop to use in there, not sure if my new Nintendo DS would work getting in here even though I can get onto the Internet with it and browse around.
Keep your fingers crossed for me that I'll have the system back working later tomorrow.
And I'm still not warm the plumber was here until just after lunch but had to go as he had to be somewhere, still don't have heating and he's tried several things, even put a new pump in but thinks it is an air problem and it's just blocked up somewhere.
He's coming back tomorrow and he's going to have to completely drain down the system and empty all the radiators then fill and start again, so it had better work after that.
The temperature is suppose to be -3�F over night, I do have a fireplace but that's only in one room and it will go out through the night so getting up in the morning is going to be a nightmare as I don't have any other heaters. Luckily I had some coal so I could light a fire after having to open it all up again but it's only a small open fire that soon goes out if you don't keep feeding it coal.
Anyway I'm going to disappear soon and go back in that room to warm up, it's too cold to stay down here and I don't have a laptop to use in there, not sure if my new Nintendo DS would work getting in here even though I can get onto the Internet with it and browse around.
Keep your fingers crossed for me that I'll have the system back working later tomorrow.
Joan, so sorry to hear that your system is not fixed. Certainly not the ideal time for this sort of problem.
Wrap up and stay as warm as you can...
Wrap up and stay as warm as you can...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I ended my lovenox therapy ... Life is good!
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I ended my lovenox therapy ... Life is good!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves �� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I ended my lovenox therapy ... Life is good!
After the Lovenox course when do you and how often do you have to go back for lab work?
It's important to keep eye on diet, blood pressure, and platelet count.
Glad to see you ending Lovenox Therapy.
Wife is headed for 2nd IV Tysabri Infusion this Friday.
So far I have seen no improvement
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Glad to hear you've finished that treatment for now Tom I hope things get better for you.
And I'm still not warm the plumber was here until just after lunch but had to go as he had to be somewhere, still don't have heating and he's tried several things, even put a new pump in but thinks it is an air problem and it's just blocked up somewhere.
He's coming back tomorrow and he's going to have to completely drain down the system and empty all the radiators then fill and start again, so it had better work after that.
The temperature is suppose to be -3�F over night, I do have a fireplace but that's only in one room and it will go out through the night so getting up in the morning is going to be a nightmare as I don't have any other heaters. Luckily I had some coal so I could light a fire after having to open it all up again but it's only a small open fire that soon goes out if you don't keep feeding it coal.
Anyway I'm going to disappear soon and go back in that room to warm up, it's too cold to stay down here and I don't have a laptop to use in there, not sure if my new Nintendo DS would work getting in here even though I can get onto the Internet with it and browse around.
Keep your fingers crossed for me that I'll have the system back working later tomorrow.
And I'm still not warm the plumber was here until just after lunch but had to go as he had to be somewhere, still don't have heating and he's tried several things, even put a new pump in but thinks it is an air problem and it's just blocked up somewhere.
He's coming back tomorrow and he's going to have to completely drain down the system and empty all the radiators then fill and start again, so it had better work after that.
The temperature is suppose to be -3�F over night, I do have a fireplace but that's only in one room and it will go out through the night so getting up in the morning is going to be a nightmare as I don't have any other heaters. Luckily I had some coal so I could light a fire after having to open it all up again but it's only a small open fire that soon goes out if you don't keep feeding it coal.
Anyway I'm going to disappear soon and go back in that room to warm up, it's too cold to stay down here and I don't have a laptop to use in there, not sure if my new Nintendo DS would work getting in here even though I can get onto the Internet with it and browse around.
Keep your fingers crossed for me that I'll have the system back working later tomorrow.
TEWS I'm so glad you've completed those treatments.. Hope thing will be much better for you now.
Joan I sure hope the guy can get your heating situation fixed so you'll be warm again..
I know about the cold here .. was only 42� for our high.. burrr..that's cold for the south.
Surely he can drain out the air causing the lock up..try to keep warm.. don't want you sick from exposure.
I know about the cold here .. was only 42� for our high.. burrr..that's cold for the south.
Surely he can drain out the air causing the lock up..try to keep warm.. don't want you sick from exposure.
Today, Monday the 6th of December 2010 my warmly beloved and greatly missed Finland celebrates her 93rd birthday. The indepence day is to us Finns very important, reminding us how close it came to lose our freedom. Two times, both in 1917 and 1939-45. The text below is an immigrants sentimental rant, you can stop reading now if that kind of stuff disturbs you.
Finland never was a sovereign country, per se. We were a part of Kingdom of Sweden until Sweden lost us to Russian Csar in 1809, in what is today called as Finnish War. Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy in impearilistic Russian Empire. From those days we still are officially a bilingual country, Swedish language having an official status beside Finnish. When Lenin was causing major disturbance in Russia, the Csar had so much other things in his mind the Finnish nationalists decided the time was right to declare Finland independent. Surprisingly, Lenin won in St. Petersburg but he too had so much other things to worry he accidentally accepted the Finnish declaration of independence, as one of the first of his foreign policy decicions after the revolution. So, the independent and sovereign Republic of Finland was born on 6th of December 1917.
Living next to the Great Bear was not easy, especially considering Finland has almost thousand kilometers border with Russia. When World War II began, we had basically no alternatives; we allied with nazi Germany. Luckily our government very soon realized that whatever happens, we have to change our allies. The rest of the war we faught a comical war; allied with West, against nazis, but at the same time fighting against Soviet Union. As such, Finland is the only country that fought most of the war against nazis and (one of) allied forces. Reason is clear, Stalin could not accept that a west country had it's border only 50 kilometers from Leningrad. He demanded the eastern part of Finland as a buffer zone.
The war ended, we lost about 10% of our soil. We had to give Karelia and Petsamo, the eastern parts of our country to Stalin, to keep him on the "right side of the border". But: in the WWII, there were only three capital cities of war participating countries never occupied by the enemy: London, Moscow and our Helsinki. Finland was the first country (and quite a long time the only one) who paid the war compensations to the last penny. Finland is the only country bordering Soviet Union who could keep the western, capitalistic system and didn't fall under the Soviet umbrella after the war.
Both my grandfathers fought against both Germans and Russians. I'm proud of our independence and my granfathers' part in that. We are only 5.3 million people, a half of that of New York City or Berlin. We are not very well known, normally people know only Nokia, Linus Torvalds, Jean Sibelius and some ice-hockey players or rally and Formula 1 drivers. What people seem not to know is that since 50's, Finnish troops have been an essential part of almost every UN peace keeping operation, or that our former president's have had an essential role when negotiating peace in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Namibia, Sumatra (former region of Indonesia) and other parts of this globe of ours.
Don't misunderstand me: I love my German wife and family very much and have chosen to live an immigrants life here, rather than in my Finland. I love my life and my home. It is my own choice, based on my bottomless love to my beautiful wife Angelika. My home is where Angie is, no question of that. But as in every home in Finland, or in every Finnish home abroad, tonight at exactly 6PM I light those traditional blue and white candles by every window at home. To remember how close it was some 60+ years ago, to thank the fathers of my mother and father for fighting for my, my childrens and my grandchildrens freedom, to show how proud I am when I can say "I am a Finn!", and to remember home is not a place, it is a state of mind. My home is hear in Germany, but part of my heart can not and will not forget my origins.
Kari
Jean Sibelius: Finlandia Hymn:
Finland never was a sovereign country, per se. We were a part of Kingdom of Sweden until Sweden lost us to Russian Csar in 1809, in what is today called as Finnish War. Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy in impearilistic Russian Empire. From those days we still are officially a bilingual country, Swedish language having an official status beside Finnish. When Lenin was causing major disturbance in Russia, the Csar had so much other things in his mind the Finnish nationalists decided the time was right to declare Finland independent. Surprisingly, Lenin won in St. Petersburg but he too had so much other things to worry he accidentally accepted the Finnish declaration of independence, as one of the first of his foreign policy decicions after the revolution. So, the independent and sovereign Republic of Finland was born on 6th of December 1917.
Living next to the Great Bear was not easy, especially considering Finland has almost thousand kilometers border with Russia. When World War II began, we had basically no alternatives; we allied with nazi Germany. Luckily our government very soon realized that whatever happens, we have to change our allies. The rest of the war we faught a comical war; allied with West, against nazis, but at the same time fighting against Soviet Union. As such, Finland is the only country that fought most of the war against nazis and (one of) allied forces. Reason is clear, Stalin could not accept that a west country had it's border only 50 kilometers from Leningrad. He demanded the eastern part of Finland as a buffer zone.
The war ended, we lost about 10% of our soil. We had to give Karelia and Petsamo, the eastern parts of our country to Stalin, to keep him on the "right side of the border". But: in the WWII, there were only three capital cities of war participating countries never occupied by the enemy: London, Moscow and our Helsinki. Finland was the first country (and quite a long time the only one) who paid the war compensations to the last penny. Finland is the only country bordering Soviet Union who could keep the western, capitalistic system and didn't fall under the Soviet umbrella after the war.
Both my grandfathers fought against both Germans and Russians. I'm proud of our independence and my granfathers' part in that. We are only 5.3 million people, a half of that of New York City or Berlin. We are not very well known, normally people know only Nokia, Linus Torvalds, Jean Sibelius and some ice-hockey players or rally and Formula 1 drivers. What people seem not to know is that since 50's, Finnish troops have been an essential part of almost every UN peace keeping operation, or that our former president's have had an essential role when negotiating peace in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Namibia, Sumatra (former region of Indonesia) and other parts of this globe of ours.
Don't misunderstand me: I love my German wife and family very much and have chosen to live an immigrants life here, rather than in my Finland. I love my life and my home. It is my own choice, based on my bottomless love to my beautiful wife Angelika. My home is where Angie is, no question of that. But as in every home in Finland, or in every Finnish home abroad, tonight at exactly 6PM I light those traditional blue and white candles by every window at home. To remember how close it was some 60+ years ago, to thank the fathers of my mother and father for fighting for my, my childrens and my grandchildrens freedom, to show how proud I am when I can say "I am a Finn!", and to remember home is not a place, it is a state of mind. My home is hear in Germany, but part of my heart can not and will not forget my origins.
Kari
Jean Sibelius: Finlandia Hymn:
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I ended my lovenox therapy ... Life is good!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves �� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I ended my lovenox therapy ... Life is good!
After the Lovenox course when do you and how often do you have to go back for lab work?
It's important to keep eye on diet, blood pressure, and platelet count.
Glad to see you ending Lovenox Therapy.
Wife is headed for 2nd IV Tysabri Infusion this Friday.
So far I have seen no improvement
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Keep your fingers crossed for me that I'll have the system back working later tomorrow.
Thanks for the little bit of history, Kari......I salute you, my Finnish friend!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Today, Monday the 6th of December 2010 my warmly beloved and greatly missed Finland celebrates her 93rd birthday. The indepence day is to us Finns very important, reminding us how close it came to lose our freedom. Two times, both in 1917 and 1939-45. The text below is an immigrants sentimental rant, you can stop reading now if that kind of stuff disturbs you.
Finland never was a sovereign country, per se. We were a part of Kingdom of Sweden until Sweden lost us to Russian Csar in 1809, in what is today called as Finnish War. Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy in impearilistic Russian Empire. From those days we still are officially a bilingual country, Swedish language having an official status beside Finnish. When Lenin was causing major disturbance in Russia, the Csar had so much other things in his mind the Finnish nationalists decided the time was right to declare Finland independent. Surprisingly, Lenin won in St. Petersburg but he too had so much other things to worry he accidentally accepted the Finnish declaration of independence, as one of the first of his foreign policy decicions after the revolution. So, the independent and sovereign Republic of Finland was born on 6th of December 1917.
Living next to the Great Bear was not easy, especially considering Finland has almost thousand kilometers border with Russia. When World War II began, we had basically no alternatives; we allied with nazi Germany. Luckily our government very soon realized that whatever happens, we have to change our allies. The rest of the war we faught a comical war; allied with West, against nazis, but at the same time fighting against Soviet Union. As such, Finland is the only country that fought most of the war against nazis and (one of) allied forces. Reason is clear, Stalin could not accept that a west country had it's border only 50 kilometers from Leningrad. He demanded the eastern part of Finland as a buffer zone.
The war ended, we lost about 10% of our soil. We had to give Karelia and Petsamo, the eastern parts of our country to Stalin, to keep him on the "right side of the border". But: in the WWII, there were only three capital cities of war participating countries never occupied by the enemy: London, Moscow and our Helsinki. Finland was the first country (and quite a long time the only one) who paid the war compensations to the last penny. Finland is the only country bordering Soviet Union who could keep the western, capitalistic system and didn't fall under the Soviet umbrella after the war.
Both my grandfathers fought against both Germans and Russians. I'm proud of our independence and my granfathers' part in that. We are only 5.3 million people, a half of that of New York City or Berlin. We are not very well known, normally people know only Nokia, Linus Torvalds, Jean Sibelius and some ice-hockey players or rally and Formula 1 drivers. What people seem not to know is that since 50's, Finnish troops have been an essential part of almost every UN peace keeping operation, or that our former president's have had an essential role when negotiating peace in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Namibia, Sumatra (former region of Indonesia) and other parts of this globe of ours.
Don't misunderstand me: I love my German wife and family very much and have chosen to live an immigrants life here, rather than in my Finland. I love my life and my home. It is my own choice, based on my bottomless love to my beautiful wife Angelika. My home is where Angie is, no question of that. But as in every home in Finland, or in every Finnish home abroad, tonight at exactly 6PM I light those traditional blue and white candles by every window at home. To remember how close it was some 60+ years ago, to thank the fathers of my mother and father, to show how proud I am when I can say "I am a Finn!", and to remember home is not a place, it is a state of mind. My home is hear in Germany, but part of my heart can not and will not forget my origins.
Kari
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Finland never was a sovereign country, per se. We were a part of Kingdom of Sweden until Sweden lost us to Russian Csar in 1809, in what is today called as Finnish War. Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy in impearilistic Russian Empire. From those days we still are officially a bilingual country, Swedish language having an official status beside Finnish. When Lenin was causing major disturbance in Russia, the Csar had so much other things in his mind the Finnish nationalists decided the time was right to declare Finland independent. Surprisingly, Lenin won in St. Petersburg but he too had so much other things to worry he accidentally accepted the Finnish declaration of independence, as one of the first of his foreign policy decicions after the revolution. So, the independent and sovereign Republic of Finland was born on 6th of December 1917.
Living next to the Great Bear was not easy, especially considering Finland has almost thousand kilometers border with Russia. When World War II began, we had basically no alternatives; we allied with nazi Germany. Luckily our government very soon realized that whatever happens, we have to change our allies. The rest of the war we faught a comical war; allied with West, against nazis, but at the same time fighting against Soviet Union. As such, Finland is the only country that fought most of the war against nazis and (one of) allied forces. Reason is clear, Stalin could not accept that a west country had it's border only 50 kilometers from Leningrad. He demanded the eastern part of Finland as a buffer zone.
The war ended, we lost about 10% of our soil. We had to give Karelia and Petsamo, the eastern parts of our country to Stalin, to keep him on the "right side of the border". But: in the WWII, there were only three capital cities of war participating countries never occupied by the enemy: London, Moscow and our Helsinki. Finland was the first country (and quite a long time the only one) who paid the war compensations to the last penny. Finland is the only country bordering Soviet Union who could keep the western, capitalistic system and didn't fall under the Soviet umbrella after the war.
Both my grandfathers fought against both Germans and Russians. I'm proud of our independence and my granfathers' part in that. We are only 5.3 million people, a half of that of New York City or Berlin. We are not very well known, normally people know only Nokia, Linus Torvalds, Jean Sibelius and some ice-hockey players or rally and Formula 1 drivers. What people seem not to know is that since 50's, Finnish troops have been an essential part of almost every UN peace keeping operation, or that our former president's have had an essential role when negotiating peace in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Namibia, Sumatra (former region of Indonesia) and other parts of this globe of ours.
Don't misunderstand me: I love my German wife and family very much and have chosen to live an immigrants life here, rather than in my Finland. I love my life and my home. It is my own choice, based on my bottomless love to my beautiful wife Angelika. My home is where Angie is, no question of that. But as in every home in Finland, or in every Finnish home abroad, tonight at exactly 6PM I light those traditional blue and white candles by every window at home. To remember how close it was some 60+ years ago, to thank the fathers of my mother and father, to show how proud I am when I can say "I am a Finn!", and to remember home is not a place, it is a state of mind. My home is hear in Germany, but part of my heart can not and will not forget my origins.
Kari
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Good morning Kari and Dinesh (morning here anyway)
I'm with Dinesh.
Nice history lesson Kari.
Mike
I'm with Dinesh.
Nice history lesson Kari.
Mike
Thanks, Dinesh. As a history and geography freak, I'm also interested in your young country's history. Loved to read the story of Saleem Sinai, born on the night you got independence, in Salman Rushdie's excellent book the Midnight's Children. Been there a couple of times, seen the speed of the development last 20 years.
For you, Dinesh, here's Angie in India. Picture taken on our last trip there together, August of 2006. Location is somewhere near Uttar Pradesh. I'm the photographer, in picture our driver and guide with Angie (Angie on the right):
Kari
P.S. Sorry geeks, a bit sentimental today. Anyway, life is good! Mac OSX sux!
For you, Dinesh, here's Angie in India. Picture taken on our last trip there together, August of 2006. Location is somewhere near Uttar Pradesh. I'm the photographer, in picture our driver and guide with Angie (Angie on the right
):Kari
P.S. Sorry geeks, a bit sentimental today. Anyway, life is good! Mac OSX sux!
Happy Independence Day Kari!!
PS... I hope you tip a glass of your favorite adult beverage to the occasion!!
PS... I hope you tip a glass of your favorite adult beverage to the occasion!!
Oh So you've been to India? That's nice to know.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Happy Independence Day Kari!!
PS... I hope you tip a glass of your favorite adult beverage to the occasion!!
PS... I hope you tip a glass of your favorite adult beverage to the occasion!!
), for a Finn it's like St. Patrick's for the Irishmen or Fourth of July for you geeks on the wrong side of the pond My surfing comes to an end in couple of hours, then it's a night out with our small ex-pat community and after party at our home. I shaved myself the first time since August this morning, tuxedo was picked from dry cleaners on Saturday, bowtie and socks ironed, my neighbor is at this very moment in town with my shopping list, to stock my bar. The speech is written and rehearsed; I'm the oldest one in our small ex-pat group so it's my responsibility. Angie has promised to be a designated driver, both for the car and my wheelchair (walking all night still not possible).
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Oh So you've been to India? That's nice to know.
Luckily I realized soon enough geeks don't make good hippies and ended the "mindblowing experiments"...Kari
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Today, Monday the 6th of December 2010 my warmly beloved and greatly missed Finland celebrates her 93rd birthday.
Thanks Carl. I am patriot, if it is allowed for me to say so eventhough I do not live in Finland, have in fact not lived there in 25 years.
Today i picked up some of the parts to build the Handbrake's Christmas present.
Bring on the rest coming from over East.
And why is it when you call a shop, they have lots of Ram in stock, till you get there....ggrrrrr.
Bring on the rest coming from over East.
And why is it when you call a shop, they have lots of Ram in stock, till you get there....ggrrrrr.
What NOT to get your wife for Christmas...
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I'm sure she'll be happy with my "pressie". (i hope)
I7 960, Asus Rampage III extreme, with 6GB of 2000Mhz (expand to 12 when the other 6 come in), W7 Ultimate, 2 x OCZ vertex 2 E series 3.5" 120GB in raid 0, Asus 460GTX graphics card and 3 x 2Tb Hdd's for storage, Bluray burner and fdd in a Antex 902 case.
Since she is always in pain, i'm trying to make computing a bit more pleasant for her.
It's the least i can do for her as she got me a very nice Dyson vac to keep me occupied. (true story).
Jon
�� Quote: Originally Posted by spinifex �� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves What NOT to get your wife for Christmas...
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I'm sure she'll be happy with my "pressie". (i hope)
I7 960, Asus Rampage III extreme, with 6GB of 2000Mhz (expand to 12 when the other 6 come in), W7 Ultimate, 2 x OCZ vertex 2 E series 3.5" 120GB in raid 0, Asus 460GTX graphics card and 3 x 2Tb Hdd's for storage, Bluray burner and fdd in a Antex 902 case.
Since she is always in pain, i'm trying to make computing a bit more pleasant for her.
It's the least i can do for her as she got me a very nice Dyson vac to keep me occupied. (true story).
Jon
Got my new coffee cup today!
Android 2.3 SDK is out.
Android.com
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Yippee I have heating as from about 5 pm today, it has been a nightmare and the plumber said it's the worst he's had to deal with but at last we have it working again, although not so good is the fact that being without heating has caused my husband to become ill.
It will probably take a couple of days for the house to become really warm again, especially after last night and the minus temps and the same again tonight brrrrrrrrrrr
It will probably take a couple of days for the house to become really warm again, especially after last night and the minus temps and the same again tonight brrrrrrrrrrr
Joan,
What did the Plumber find wrong with your system and what caused it?
So happy to hear you have heat again! Yippee...Now get you husband to the warmest part of your house so he
doesn't get worse.
What did the Plumber find wrong with your system and what caused it?
So happy to hear you have heat again! Yippee...Now get you husband to the warmest part of your house so he
doesn't get worse.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by derekimo Got my new coffee cup today!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by noobvious �� Quote: Originally Posted by spinifex �� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves What NOT to get your wife for Christmas...
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I'm sure she'll be happy with my "pressie". (i hope)
I7 960, Asus Rampage III extreme, with 6GB of 2000Mhz (expand to 12 when the other 6 come in), W7 Ultimate, 2 x OCZ vertex 2 E series 3.5" 120GB in raid 0, Asus 460GTX graphics card and 3 x 2Tb Hdd's for storage, Bluray burner and fdd in a Antex 902 case.
Since she is always in pain, i'm trying to make computing a bit more pleasant for her.
It's the least i can do for her as she got me a very nice Dyson vac to keep me occupied. (true story).
Jon
Great news Joan. Hope hubby stays well too.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by derekimo Got my new coffee cup today!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Yippee I have heating as from about 5 pm today, it has been a nightmare and the plumber said it's the worst he's had to deal with but at last we have it working again, although not so good is the fact that being without heating has caused my husband to become ill.
It will probably take a couple of days for the house to become really warm again, especially after last night and the minus temps and the same again tonight brrrrrrrrrrr
It will probably take a couple of days for the house to become really warm again, especially after last night and the minus temps and the same again tonight brrrrrrrrrrr
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari For you, Dinesh, here's Angie in India. Picture taken on our last trip there together, August of 2006. Location is somewhere near Uttar Pradesh. I'm the photographer, in picture our driver and guide with Angie (Angie on the right ):
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Yippee I have heating as from about 5 pm today, it has been a nightmare and the plumber said it's the worst he's had to deal with but at last we have it working again, although not so good is the fact that being without heating has caused my husband to become ill.
It will probably take a couple of days for the house to become really warm again, especially after last night and the minus temps and the same again tonight brrrrrrrrrrr
It will probably take a couple of days for the house to become really warm again, especially after last night and the minus temps and the same again tonight brrrrrrrrrrr
A Guy
Today I'll be learning all the day (again)
Just had a delivery. Sally's comp parts arrived. Got real exited till i found upon opening it, they only put 1 ssd drive in it, instead of 2.
Awaiting the second ssd, which may not arrive till after i have flown back to work.
It is annoying, but nothing like Joan's heating problem. Warming up yet, Joan??
Awaiting the second ssd, which may not arrive till after i have flown back to work.
It is annoying, but nothing like Joan's heating problem. Warming up yet, Joan??
Today I'm suffering, party yesterday was really nice. I am not going to drink alcohol ever again.
Joan, how nice to hear you got the heat again on. Hopefully your hub is going to be OK.
Kari
Joan, how nice to hear you got the heat again on. Hopefully your hub is going to be OK.
Kari
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari I am not going to drink alcohol ever again.
Kari
Kari
Think I said the same thing to myself 2 weeks ago.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot �� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari I am not going to drink alcohol ever again.
Kari
Kari
Think I said the same thing to myself 2 weeks ago.
We had lots of snow last week, so the Library was closed from last Tuesday until last Saturday. I also couldn't get to work last week as there were no buses or trains last Thursday.
Now the snow has gone from the south east and hopefully we will have dry weather and no more snow at least for the time being. I still have no computer, it might come back this week, but if it doesn't I will ring them next Monday morning. I will not ring before that, just in case they have got behind themselves, because of the snow.
I got my new phone on last Saturday and got delayed by the snow, as we had no post for about 3 days. At least I can check my email with this new phone.
Also I did not have my driving lesson last week, because the weather got so bad. I have got one tomorrow.
I will update you tomorrow afternoon at the Library.
Now the snow has gone from the south east and hopefully we will have dry weather and no more snow at least for the time being. I still have no computer, it might come back this week, but if it doesn't I will ring them next Monday morning. I will not ring before that, just in case they have got behind themselves, because of the snow.
I got my new phone on last Saturday and got delayed by the snow, as we had no post for about 3 days. At least I can check my email with this new phone.
Also I did not have my driving lesson last week, because the weather got so bad. I have got one tomorrow.
I will update you tomorrow afternoon at the Library.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Today I'm suffering, party yesterday was really nice. I am not going to drink alcohol ever again.
Joan, how nice to hear you got the heat again on. Hopefully your hub is going to be OK.
Kari
Joan, how nice to hear you got the heat again on. Hopefully your hub is going to be OK.
Kari
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence We had lots of snow last week, so the Library was closed from last Tuesday until last Saturday. I also couldn't get to work last week as there were no buses or trains last Thursday.
Now the snow has gone from the south east and hopefully we will have dry weather and no more snow at least for the time being. I still have no computer, it might come back this week, but if it doesn't I will ring them next Monday morning. I will not ring before that, just in case they have got behind themselves, because of the snow.
I got my new phone on last Saturday and got delayed by the snow, as we had no post for about 3 days. At least I can check my email with this new phone.
Also I did not have my driving lesson last week, because the weather got so bad. I have got one tomorrow.
I will update you tomorrow afternoon at the Library.
Now the snow has gone from the south east and hopefully we will have dry weather and no more snow at least for the time being. I still have no computer, it might come back this week, but if it doesn't I will ring them next Monday morning. I will not ring before that, just in case they have got behind themselves, because of the snow.
I got my new phone on last Saturday and got delayed by the snow, as we had no post for about 3 days. At least I can check my email with this new phone.
Also I did not have my driving lesson last week, because the weather got so bad. I have got one tomorrow.
I will update you tomorrow afternoon at the Library.
You know, it's good to hear that you're still getting hangovers Kari. Take it easy mate, John
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I would be going nuts without a computer for that long...hope you get yours back quickly!
It isn't the best but it works but I decided to keep it for a back up just in case.
Of course it will just collect dust now
....but if I get rid of it then I will need it of course!!Mike
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I would be going nuts without a computer for that long...hope you get yours back quickly!
It isn't the best but it works but I decided to keep it for a back up just in case.
Of course it will just collect dust now
....but if I get rid of it then I will need it of course!!Mike
That's what Eileen said about you. "but if I get rid of it then I will need it of course!!
"I think thats crossed Donna's mind on several occasions!
Thanks everyone for the good wishes, you don't know how good it feels to start feeling warm again. Hubby is still bad, it's gone onto his chest so he's got a bad cough, trouble is last time he had a bad one everytime he coughed he would pass out and just collapse so it's a bit worrying.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Today I'm suffering, party yesterday was really nice. I am not going to drink alcohol ever again.
Joan, how nice to hear you got the heat again on. Hopefully your hub is going to be OK.
Kari
Joan, how nice to hear you got the heat again on. Hopefully your hub is going to be OK.
Kari
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Thanks everyone for the good wishes, you don't know how good it feels to start feeling warm again. Hubby is still bad, it's gone onto his chest so he's got a bad cough, trouble is last time he had a bad one everytime he coughed he would pass out and just collapse so it's a bit worrying.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
When I was a kid my Mom boiled some water, put Vicks Vapo Rub in the hot water, stirred it and then put a towel over my head like a tent. I sat in a chair with the hood over my head and breathed in the vapor from the hot mixture.
Sure cleared my head and lungs up. Might want to give this a try.
I don't think he'd be able to do that Dennis, he can't even use a Vick's Inhaler because of the medications he's on plus he can't breathe through his nose, thanks for the suggestion though.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves When I was a kid my Mom boiled some water, put Vicks Vapo Rub in the hot water, ...
I thought Vicks Vaporub is available only in India.
Its good to know its a global product.
Its good to know its a global product.
Vicks VapoRub
History
In 1890, pharmacist Lunsford Richardson took over the retail drug business of his brother-in-law Dr. Joshua Vick, of Selma, Greensboro, North Carolina.[1] After Dr. Joshua Vick saw an ad for Vick's Seeds, Lunsford Richardson began marketing Vick�s Family Remedies.[1] The basic ingredients of the range included Castor oil, liniment, 'dead shot' vermifuge.[1] The most popular remedy was Croup and Pneumonia Salve, which was first compounded in 1891, in Greensboro. It was introduced in 1905 with the name Vick's Magic Croup Salve and rebranded as VapoRub in 1912 at the instigation of Smith Richardson, Lunsford's oldest son[1] ; Smith had gained valuable sales and marketing experience while working for a period in New York and Massachusetts after attending college. Smith Richardson assumed the presidency of the company in 1919 upon his father's death.
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Vicks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
History
In 1890, pharmacist Lunsford Richardson took over the retail drug business of his brother-in-law Dr. Joshua Vick, of Selma, Greensboro, North Carolina.[1] After Dr. Joshua Vick saw an ad for Vick's Seeds, Lunsford Richardson began marketing Vick�s Family Remedies.[1] The basic ingredients of the range included Castor oil, liniment, 'dead shot' vermifuge.[1] The most popular remedy was Croup and Pneumonia Salve, which was first compounded in 1891, in Greensboro. It was introduced in 1905 with the name Vick's Magic Croup Salve and rebranded as VapoRub in 1912 at the instigation of Smith Richardson, Lunsford's oldest son[1] ; Smith had gained valuable sales and marketing experience while working for a period in New York and Massachusetts after attending college. Smith Richardson assumed the presidency of the company in 1919 upon his father's death.
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Vicks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia �� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Thanks everyone for the good wishes, you don't know how good it feels to start feeling warm again. Hubby is still bad, it's gone onto his chest so he's got a bad cough, trouble is last time he had a bad one everytime he coughed he would pass out and just collapse so it's a bit worrying.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
It's been really cold here in the southern USA.. deep south.. was a crisp 19� at 6 am today..still isn't very warm.. we're promised snow tonite and early tomorrow.. burrrr
Hope you can at least celebrate your anniversary by being warm and toasty inside.
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by DocBrown Vicks VapoRub
History
In 1890, pharmacist Lunsford Richardson took over the retail drug business of his brother-in-law Dr. Joshua Vick, of Selma, Greensboro, North Carolina.[1] After Dr. Joshua Vick saw an ad for Vick's Seeds, Lunsford Richardson began marketing Vick�s Family Remedies.[1] The basic ingredients of the range included Castor oil, liniment, 'dead shot' vermifuge.[1] The most popular remedy was Croup and Pneumonia Salve, which was first compounded in 1891, in Greensboro. It was introduced in 1905 with the name Vick's Magic Croup Salve and rebranded as VapoRub in 1912 at the instigation of Smith Richardson, Lunsford's oldest son[1] ; Smith had gained valuable sales and marketing experience while working for a period in New York and Massachusetts after attending college. Smith Richardson assumed the presidency of the company in 1919 upon his father's death.
source Vicks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
History
In 1890, pharmacist Lunsford Richardson took over the retail drug business of his brother-in-law Dr. Joshua Vick, of Selma, Greensboro, North Carolina.[1] After Dr. Joshua Vick saw an ad for Vick's Seeds, Lunsford Richardson began marketing Vick�s Family Remedies.[1] The basic ingredients of the range included Castor oil, liniment, 'dead shot' vermifuge.[1] The most popular remedy was Croup and Pneumonia Salve, which was first compounded in 1891, in Greensboro. It was introduced in 1905 with the name Vick's Magic Croup Salve and rebranded as VapoRub in 1912 at the instigation of Smith Richardson, Lunsford's oldest son[1] ; Smith had gained valuable sales and marketing experience while working for a period in New York and Massachusetts after attending college. Smith Richardson assumed the presidency of the company in 1919 upon his father's death.
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Vicks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaYES it's true !!!.. been there done it...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves �� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves When I was a kid my Mom boiled some water, put Vicks Vapo Rub in the hot water, ...
Kari I loved your history lesson about your beloved country.
Celebration is in order.. if you've not already done so.
Celebration is in order.. if you've not already done so.
Another remedy is to slice the ends of an onion, put it in a bowl with a little water added to it and place it at the bedside of the sick one. This is supposed to draw the illness from the sick and make him fell better quicker.
The onion will turn black the next morning.
If I can fetch that e-mail I will post it ASAP.
The onion will turn black the next morning.
If I can fetch that e-mail I will post it ASAP.
Found it....
Let�s check it out the components inside onions that have play significant role to your health.
Researchers from University of Bern, Swiss found growth plate chondrocytes (GPCS) inside onions. This crucial component, GPCS, is effective to prevent osteoporosis. GPCS works by preventing bone mass reduction, including calcium. For that reason, onions are claimed to have significant role to avoid osteoporosis.
One of few published studies in humans, from India, dates back some 30 years, but it found that people with diabetes who ate 2 ounces (60 g) of onions a day experienced a significant drop in blood sugar levels. Researchers credit these effects to the sulfur compounds in onions as well as their flavonoids. These powerful antioxidant compounds also help fight some of the side effects of high blood sugar, not to mention heart disease.
One study found that people who ate the most onions, along with other foods rich in flavonoids, had a 20 percent lower risk of heart disease. Thanks to their sulfur compounds which help prevent dangerous blood clots and lower high blood pressure. Since sulfur compounds are strongly anti-inflammatory, onions may also help relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis. Plus, onions even seem to boost HDL, the �good� cholesterol.
Onions are one of the richest food sources of chromium, a trace mineral that improves the body�s ability to respond to insulin.
Bear in your mind now, onions hold crucial part in your health as follows:
1) preclude weakened bones
2) avoid osteoporosis
3) decreasing blood sugar levels
4) lowering the risk of heart disease
5) prevent dangerous blood clots
6) lowering high blood pressure
7) boosting you HDL, the �kind� cholesterol
8) improve your body�s ability to respond to insulin
9) relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis
Therefore, it is strongly suggested to eat an onion each day. It is a must also to have onions in your kitchen as the simplest natural home remedies
Read more: 9 Vital Roles of Onions as Home Remedies
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Let�s check it out the components inside onions that have play significant role to your health.
Researchers from University of Bern, Swiss found growth plate chondrocytes (GPCS) inside onions. This crucial component, GPCS, is effective to prevent osteoporosis. GPCS works by preventing bone mass reduction, including calcium. For that reason, onions are claimed to have significant role to avoid osteoporosis.
One of few published studies in humans, from India, dates back some 30 years, but it found that people with diabetes who ate 2 ounces (60 g) of onions a day experienced a significant drop in blood sugar levels. Researchers credit these effects to the sulfur compounds in onions as well as their flavonoids. These powerful antioxidant compounds also help fight some of the side effects of high blood sugar, not to mention heart disease.
One study found that people who ate the most onions, along with other foods rich in flavonoids, had a 20 percent lower risk of heart disease. Thanks to their sulfur compounds which help prevent dangerous blood clots and lower high blood pressure. Since sulfur compounds are strongly anti-inflammatory, onions may also help relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis. Plus, onions even seem to boost HDL, the �good� cholesterol.
Onions are one of the richest food sources of chromium, a trace mineral that improves the body�s ability to respond to insulin.
Bear in your mind now, onions hold crucial part in your health as follows:
1) preclude weakened bones
2) avoid osteoporosis
3) decreasing blood sugar levels
4) lowering the risk of heart disease
5) prevent dangerous blood clots
6) lowering high blood pressure
7) boosting you HDL, the �kind� cholesterol
8) improve your body�s ability to respond to insulin
9) relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis
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Read more: 9 Vital Roles of Onions as Home Remedies
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1) preclude weakened bones
2) avoid osteoporosis
3) decreasing blood sugar levels
4) lowering the risk of heart disease
5) prevent dangerous blood clots
6) lowering high blood pressure
7) boosting you HDL, the �kind� cholesterol
8) improve your body�s ability to respond to insulin
9) relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis
10) wolf repellent
2) avoid osteoporosis
3) decreasing blood sugar levels
4) lowering the risk of heart disease
5) prevent dangerous blood clots
6) lowering high blood pressure
7) boosting you HDL, the �kind� cholesterol
8) improve your body�s ability to respond to insulin
9) relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis
10) wolf repellent
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1) preclude weakened bones
2) avoid osteoporosis
3) decreasing blood sugar levels
4) lowering the risk of heart disease
5) prevent dangerous blood clots
6) lowering high blood pressure
7) boosting you HDL, the �kind� cholesterol
8) improve your body�s ability to respond to insulin
9) relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis
10) wolf repellent
2) avoid osteoporosis
3) decreasing blood sugar levels
4) lowering the risk of heart disease
5) prevent dangerous blood clots
6) lowering high blood pressure
7) boosting you HDL, the �kind� cholesterol
8) improve your body�s ability to respond to insulin
9) relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis
10) wolf repellent
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I've just contacted the Admins and monitors and reported abuse by Mike and Kari.
They gave me a bottle of Scope and told me to deal with it.
I've just contacted the Admins and monitors and reported abuse by Mike and Kari.
They gave me a bottle of Scope and told me to deal with it.
They know you started it.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X Just to check if I understand this correctly: Onions could help me to avoid The Howling Wolves?
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No alcohol either!
Alcohol causes you to see dancing elephants.
Alcohol causes you to see dancing elephants.
Kari doesn't see the dancing elephants he goes home with them!
What elephants?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X What elephants?
I don't drink to be able to see elephants. I drink to be able not to see, completely ignore (howling) wolves...
I've got some more over here just in case Kari can't see yours.............
You tell em Topper................................
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Dennis get the Listerine out you got some bad horse breath there!!!!
This stuff is almost as old as Dennis!
This gold-hued wonder hasn't changed much since its introduction back in 1895. Sure, it's a little intense, but no other mouthwash can compete with its impressive germ-killing career.
This stuff is almost as old as Dennis!
This gold-hued wonder hasn't changed much since its introduction back in 1895. Sure, it's a little intense, but no other mouthwash can compete with its impressive germ-killing career.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Thanks everyone for the good wishes, you don't know how good it feels to start feeling warm again. Hubby is still bad, it's gone onto his chest so he's got a bad cough, trouble is last time he had a bad one everytime he coughed he would pass out and just collapse so it's a bit worrying.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Thanks everyone for the good wishes, you don't know how good it feels to start feeling warm again. Hubby is still bad, it's gone onto his chest so he's got a bad cough, trouble is last time he had a bad one everytime he coughed he would pass out and just collapse so it's a bit worrying.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
Hope he's feeling better by then.
Back in my old, bad habits again. Recovering maybe too fast, or rather thinking I'm recovering faster than I actually am?
Woke up yesterday morning having a mother of all hangovers (reason). Made a pot of coffee, sat in front of my desktop at 8AM. The hangover took control of me finally at 4PM, had to go to bed for a couple of hours, after "only" 8 continuous hours online eating nothing, drinking a bit whisky and a lot of coffee. Back online some hours later at 8PM, and since that all the time posting, again only with whisky and coffee. It's now 2PM, so now "only" 18 hours online time. If any doubt, check my last posts since yesterday morning European time. A 30 hours session with whisky and coffee, broken only for 4 hours yesterday afternoon.
Canceled neorologist yesterday and physiotherapy today. Don't take my medicin due the fear what they could cause, having at the moment only very little blood in my body alcohol... Angie went to shop after breakfast, she slammed the door so loud at least our German members could hear it... She's mad at me now, not saying a word.
Hopefully this still ongoing session at least ends early tonight, hopefully I get to sleep around the clock.
Life is (mostly) good, Mac OSX still sux!
Kari
Woke up yesterday morning having a mother of all hangovers (reason). Made a pot of coffee, sat in front of my desktop at 8AM. The hangover took control of me finally at 4PM, had to go to bed for a couple of hours, after "only" 8 continuous hours online eating nothing, drinking a bit whisky and a lot of coffee. Back online some hours later at 8PM, and since that all the time posting, again only with whisky and coffee. It's now 2PM, so now "only" 18 hours online time. If any doubt, check my last posts since yesterday morning European time. A 30 hours session with whisky and coffee, broken only for 4 hours yesterday afternoon.
Canceled neorologist yesterday and physiotherapy today. Don't take my medicin due the fear what they could cause, having at the moment only very little blood in my body alcohol... Angie went to shop after breakfast, she slammed the door so loud at least our German members could hear it... She's mad at me now, not saying a word.
Hopefully this still ongoing session at least ends early tonight, hopefully I get to sleep around the clock.
Life is (mostly) good, Mac OSX still sux!
Kari
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Back in my old, bad habits again. Recovering maybe too fast, or rather thinking I'm recovering faster than I actually am?
Woke up yesterday morning having a mother of all hangovers (reason). Made a pot of coffee, sat in front of my desktop at 8AM. The hangover took control of me finally at 4PM, had to go to bed for a couple of hours, after "only" 8 continuous hours online eating nothing, drinking a bit whisky and a lot of coffee. Back online some hours later at 8PM, and since that all the time posting, again only with whisky and coffee. It's now 2PM, so now "only" 18 hours online time. If any doubt, check my last posts since yesterday morning European time. A 30 hours session with whisky and coffee, broken only for 4 hours yesterday afternoon.
Canceled neorologist yesterday and physiotherapy today. Don't take my medicin due the fear what they could cause, having at the moment only very little blood in my body alcohol... Angie went to shop after breakfast, she slammed the door so loud at least our German members could hear it... She's mad at me now, not saying a word.
Hopefully this still ongoing session at least ends early tonight, hopefully I get to sleep around the clock.
Life is (mostly) good, Mac OSX still sux!
Kari
Woke up yesterday morning having a mother of all hangovers (reason). Made a pot of coffee, sat in front of my desktop at 8AM. The hangover took control of me finally at 4PM, had to go to bed for a couple of hours, after "only" 8 continuous hours online eating nothing, drinking a bit whisky and a lot of coffee. Back online some hours later at 8PM, and since that all the time posting, again only with whisky and coffee. It's now 2PM, so now "only" 18 hours online time. If any doubt, check my last posts since yesterday morning European time. A 30 hours session with whisky and coffee, broken only for 4 hours yesterday afternoon.
Canceled neorologist yesterday and physiotherapy today. Don't take my medicin due the fear what they could cause, having at the moment only very little blood in my body alcohol... Angie went to shop after breakfast, she slammed the door so loud at least our German members could hear it... She's mad at me now, not saying a word.
Hopefully this still ongoing session at least ends early tonight, hopefully I get to sleep around the clock.
Life is (mostly) good, Mac OSX still sux!
Kari
If you dont then dennis ,hoppy and myself will come over and take turns .......
I know this all guys, but thanks anyway for caring. Hopalong, that's precisely why I refuse to take my pills now; I need to wait until after a well slept night. Hopefully tonight. If I go to bed now, at 3:30PM, it's a doomed try to normalize the rhytm. I try to stay awake a few more hours and trying then to sleep, to reset the situation.
Anyway, I was explaining to myself this to be normal behaviour after the long abstinence, mainly from PC's and the net, that it's just normal to want to gain the lost moments. I'm also explaining this to me by thinking I'm allowed to try to remember, to get my memories back (I still have a black hole in my memory from late August to mid October). I know this is not right, I understand the weakness of my explanations.
Funny, I could have never thought I could one day feel myself so much befriended with you virtual friends I could tell things like this. Today I even like Dennis!
Kari
Anyway, I was explaining to myself this to be normal behaviour after the long abstinence, mainly from PC's and the net, that it's just normal to want to gain the lost moments. I'm also explaining this to me by thinking I'm allowed to try to remember, to get my memories back (I still have a black hole in my memory from late August to mid October). I know this is not right, I understand the weakness of my explanations.
Funny, I could have never thought I could one day feel myself so much befriended with you virtual friends I could tell things like this. Today I even like Dennis!
Kari
Kari,
Dennis does NOT LIKE YOU! I will not sympathize with you. My brother WAS the same way.
You are drinking you life away. The next time you pull this stupid ass stunt Angie will walk out the door and never come back. You are an Alcoholic! Time to look in the mirror and say it.
I AM AN ALCOHOLIC!!!!
You are reverting back to the good old BOOZE DAYS. It is time you get medical help NOW!
We are your virtual friends and cannot be there to take your sorry ass to the clinic. If I get banned from this forum ......so be it.....but I won't sit here and let you drink yourself to death.
Time for you to think about someone other than Kari. You have a lovely wife, Angie, who adores you and family and friends that would do anything for you.
Make the call and get back to the clinic and get help NOW! Tell them the real problem.
I am out of here with the hope and prayer's for you to do the right thing.
Dennis does NOT LIKE YOU! I will not sympathize with you. My brother WAS the same way.
You are drinking you life away. The next time you pull this stupid ass stunt Angie will walk out the door and never come back. You are an Alcoholic! Time to look in the mirror and say it.
I AM AN ALCOHOLIC!!!!
You are reverting back to the good old BOOZE DAYS. It is time you get medical help NOW!
We are your virtual friends and cannot be there to take your sorry ass to the clinic. If I get banned from this forum ......so be it.....but I won't sit here and let you drink yourself to death.
Time for you to think about someone other than Kari. You have a lovely wife, Angie, who adores you and family and friends that would do anything for you.
Make the call and get back to the clinic and get help NOW! Tell them the real problem.
I am out of here with the hope and prayer's for you to do the right thing.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Thanks everyone for the good wishes, you don't know how good it feels to start feeling warm again. Hubby is still bad, it's gone onto his chest so he's got a bad cough, trouble is last time he had a bad one everytime he coughed he would pass out and just collapse so it's a bit worrying.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
The driving lesson went OK and we worked on predesitian crossings. Still no computer, hopefully I will get it back before Xmas Eve.
Today I was making a proect for the LED TV
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X boohbah
It would seem he likes visiting hospitals or he wouldn't be messing with the alcohol and caffeine.
It isn't the meds Kari- not the prescribed ones anyway.
Alcohol and caffeine with the prescribed meds is a sure trip to the morgue. No need to stop at the Emergency Room!
I'm not trying to scare you.
You can't scare someone who knows what he is doing to himself.
You talk a lot about Angie but your actions speak much differently.
Continue with the self centered ways and you will reach your goal soon.
I posted that earlier.
I've been there, seen it, done it. Self pity and depression. Deal with it - properly.
Two open heart surgery's, six strokes and four pacemakers since 1988.
Three times no heartbeat.
Three times over 240 heart rate.
Three times blood pressure was over 240/120.
I'm still here. God's grace and I refuse to give up and DIE.
I'm an easy going person.
What ever is trying to kill me- I'm the meanest SOB to ever walk through the valley!
Continue your ways or get your act together. Your choice.
Mike
It would seem he likes visiting hospitals or he wouldn't be messing with the alcohol and caffeine.
It isn't the meds Kari- not the prescribed ones anyway.
Alcohol and caffeine with the prescribed meds is a sure trip to the morgue. No need to stop at the Emergency Room!
I'm not trying to scare you.
You can't scare someone who knows what he is doing to himself.
You talk a lot about Angie but your actions speak much differently.
Continue with the self centered ways and you will reach your goal soon.
I posted that earlier.
I've been there, seen it, done it. Self pity and depression. Deal with it - properly.
Two open heart surgery's, six strokes and four pacemakers since 1988.
Three times no heartbeat.
Three times over 240 heart rate.
Three times blood pressure was over 240/120.
I'm still here. God's grace and I refuse to give up and DIE.
I'm an easy going person.
What ever is trying to kill me- I'm the meanest SOB to ever walk through the valley!
Continue your ways or get your act together. Your choice.
Mike
Abusing ones self is one things.. to do it to those around us is another..
Today I bought a suit. Well actually I tell a lie, my grandmother bought me a suit. I couldn't quite bring myself to part with �300 for 3 items of clothing
Tomorrow.... is the big day for me...
Stay tuned for more info...
Stay tuned for more info...
Thanks for the congratulations boys, hubby not right yet in fact he's in bed now coughing his heart up. The problem is that there's not a lot that can be done because of the medications he's on he can only take paracetamol to try and help.
On another note I have to agree with Dennis and Mike and their attitude to Kari, we all care about him but he's not doing himself any favours going on the way he is and he's in danger of losing Angie if he doesn't get his act together.
On another note I have to agree with Dennis and Mike and their attitude to Kari, we all care about him but he's not doing himself any favours going on the way he is and he's in danger of losing Angie if he doesn't get his act together.
I concur with Dennis, Mike LPt , and Joan. Kari, as I friend I ask you to please get help. You do have a problem. We care about you.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by severedsolo Today I bought a suit. Well actually I tell a lie, my grandmother bought me a suit. I couldn't quite bring myself to part with �300 for 3 items of clothing
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc �� Quote: Originally Posted by severedsolo Today I bought a suit. Well actually I tell a lie, my grandmother bought me a suit. I couldn't quite bring myself to part with �300 for 3 items of clothing
I used to have a suit.....I called it my "marrying and burying" suit because those were the only occasions I would wear it.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Thanks everyone for the good wishes, you don't know how good it feels to start feeling warm again. Hubby is still bad, it's gone onto his chest so he's got a bad cough, trouble is last time he had a bad one everytime he coughed he would pass out and just collapse so it's a bit worrying.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
We'll get there and it's our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Friday but I don't think there will be much celebrating done.
Glad to hear you got the heat back.
Hope your Hubby gets better soon.
Stay warm and hope you have a Happy Anniversary.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc �� Quote: Originally Posted by severedsolo Today I bought a suit. Well actually I tell a lie, my grandmother bought me a suit. I couldn't quite bring myself to part with �300 for 3 items of clothing
Im not wearing it until Tuesday, so my Nan is keeping it at her house until then as I am staying there Monday night anyway. I am working at the community centre to-day and still have no computer, but it could be waiting for me at my house, just I have to see when I get back home.
BTW, when I got my new phone recently the software that came with it is supplied on a small CDROM disc, so will it work in my external CD/DVDRW drive?
BTW, when I got my new phone recently the software that came with it is supplied on a small CDROM disc, so will it work in my external CD/DVDRW drive?
I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
Congratulations Dinesh!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I wont the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
Congrats!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence BTW, when I got my new phone recently the software that came with it is supplied on a small CDROM disc, so will it work in my external CD/DVDRW drive?
Thank you Doc, Kari, Derek and Randy.
Outstanding job Dinesh. We are all proud of you and your new award!
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
I guess they presented you a trophy or memento ? �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc �� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
I guess they presented you a trophy or memento ?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
DINESH �� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves I think Dinesh won a free all expense paid weekend with none other than.....
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Hazel! She was voted most photogenic playmate of 1940!
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Hazel! She was voted most photogenic playmate of 1940!
How many times are you going to upload that
That was my last upload of her. She will be retired as we speak.
Thank you Dennis!
Thank you Dennis and LordDenis.
Yes, I got a trophy, a shopping voucher and a certificate. I will upload the pics later tonight.
Yes, I got a trophy, a shopping voucher and a certificate. I will upload the pics later tonight.
well done Dinesh, another feather in your cap.you need a BTSA badge on your sig
Thanks Julian and Arc.
@ Julian: Yeah, the badge would be good.
@ Julian: Yeah, the badge would be good.
Many congratulations Dinesh on your win, your family must be very proud of you. 
Thanks Joan. Yes, they are indeed.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Many congratulations Dinesh on your win, your family must be very proud of you.
Well Done Dinesh
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 �� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
LPt,
You and dinesh are both hard worker's. You are supposed to be retired and here you are helping out the company you use to work for.
My hat is off to both of YOU!
Dennis thank you.. you are much too kind.. they need help so I'll do what I can .
Enjoy your weekend.
Enjoy your weekend.
Good evening, LPt; good to "see" you.
Carl hello.. thanks much.. I'm a working girl again.. ( part-time at the bank ) so can't get here much.. hope you and Maye Lyne are doing well... also hope your DAD is continuing to make progress health wise.
We saw some snow flurries yesterday , was gorgeous falling.
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We saw some snow flurries yesterday , was gorgeous falling.
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Snow is a four letter word!!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh I won the Best Tech Support Advisor for this year.
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Wikipedia Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
We still have regions in the world where people can not freely express themselves, where citizens can be prosecuted, punished and even punished without prosecution because of their opinion, ethnic heritage or color of the skin, religious or political beliefs or lack of them, and so on.
In parts of the world the rulers still think they know better, telling citizens which information is OK, which forbidden. Even some of our members, although participating the discussion here, talking about Windows and computers, can not follow every link posted because their government has blocked access to parts of the Internet.
Also we living in so called democratic, open societies sometimes judge our fellow human bees because they are different, or come from (in our opinion) a strange place.
I would like to wish each and every of my dear fellow geeks here on the Seven Forums, my international and democratic home on the Internet, a peaceful and happy Human Rights Day, regardless the color of your skin, the God you have chosen to believe, the political views you support, or the place where you live.
United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights in all official UN languages, "from Abkhaz to Zulu.": Search by Language
Kari
Good News:
Yesterday when I got back home there was my tower waitng for me. On the invoice it said Motherboard and Other. It was away for 2 weeks, so it wasn't that bad and it is working OK.
Bad news:
I went to Hastings to-day to see my Jobsearch Advisor and the office was closed and locked. It might the Christmas Dinner or something, but it would been nicer to have him to ring me, as I wasn't really planning to go to Hastings this morning.
Other news:
I am going to try the small disc that came with my newish phone on the PC this evening and see if I can get online, like I did with the other one. So I might be on the forums tonight.
Yesterday when I got back home there was my tower waitng for me
. On the invoice it said Motherboard and Other. It was away for 2 weeks, so it wasn't that bad and it is working OK. Bad news:
I went to Hastings to-day to see my Jobsearch Advisor and the office was closed and locked. It might the Christmas Dinner or something, but it would been nicer to have him to ring me, as I wasn't really planning to go to Hastings this morning.
Other news:
I am going to try the small disc that came with my newish phone on the PC this evening and see if I can get online, like I did with the other one. So I might be on the forums tonight.
Today I was bored so I decided to come onto SevenForums and say hi to everyone!
Today, I got a cheap laptop to carry around, and it has Win 7 on it, so I officially have a reason to be on these forums,lol.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence Good News:
Yesterday when I got back home there was my tower waitng for me. On the invoice it said Motherboard and Other. It was away for 2 weeks, so it wasn't that bad and it is working OK.
Bad news:
I went to Hastings to-day to see my Jobsearch Advisor and the office was closed and locked. It might the Christmas Dinner or something, but it would been nicer to have him to ring me, as I wasn't really planning to go to Hastings this morning.
Other news:
I am going to try the small disc that came with my newish phone on the PC this evening and see if I can get online, like I did with the other one. So I might be on the forums tonight.
Yesterday when I got back home there was my tower waitng for me
. On the invoice it said Motherboard and Other. It was away for 2 weeks, so it wasn't that bad and it is working OK. Bad news:
I went to Hastings to-day to see my Jobsearch Advisor and the office was closed and locked. It might the Christmas Dinner or something, but it would been nicer to have him to ring me, as I wasn't really planning to go to Hastings this morning.
Other news:
I am going to try the small disc that came with my newish phone on the PC this evening and see if I can get online, like I did with the other one. So I might be on the forums tonight.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by MWRed Today, I got a cheap laptop to carry around, and it has Win 7 on it, so I officially have a reason to be on these forums,lol.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by DarkNovaGamer Today I was bored so I decided to come onto SevenForums and say hi to everyone!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by DarkNovaGamer Today I was bored so I decided to come onto SevenForums and say hi to everyone!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by MWRed Today, I got a cheap laptop to carry around, and it has Win 7 on it, so I officially have a reason to be on these forums,lol.
Today is Sunday and as usual, i'm in the office.
Doc created six computers in 6 days, so on the 7th, He will rest ! 
Digging out from the snowdrifts that surround the house and cars.....wind is still blowing though, what a mess.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by MWRed Digging out from the snowdrifts that surround the house and cars.....wind is still blowing though, what a mess.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 �� Quote: Originally Posted by MWRed Digging out from the snowdrifts that surround the house and cars.....wind is still blowing though, what a mess.
Anyone tried the Samsung Galaxy 7" Wi-Fi touch screen Tablet ?
If so , what did you think about it ? Would you buy it , or give it as a gift?
If so , what did you think about it ? Would you buy it , or give it as a gift?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 Anyone tried the Samsung Galaxy 7" Wi-Fi touch screen Tablet ?
If so , what did you think about it ? Would you buy it , or give it as a gift?
If so , what did you think about it ? Would you buy it , or give it as a gift?
Who am I to be choosie?
Just be careful where you buy it from. Check their return policy as some have a
15% return to stock policy.
Tonight started to rain snow. 
Dennis .. Yes your right about the returns.. I try to never get in that situation.
I thought the above item would serve me a lot better than my cell phone , I so rarely use .
I can get service for the Tablet at the same cost to me as my cell phone plan.
The Tablet .. has a browser.. e-mail ..tons of applications.. and more.. books , movies..
photos on an on. the android thing on it also.. ( I may have spelled that incorrectly.)
I can purchase a cell phone card for what I need.. on a Trac phone from Wal-Mart or another brand.
Thanks so much for your reply.
I thought the above item would serve me a lot better than my cell phone , I so rarely use .
I can get service for the Tablet at the same cost to me as my cell phone plan.
The Tablet .. has a browser.. e-mail ..tons of applications.. and more.. books , movies..
photos on an on. the android thing on it also.. ( I may have spelled that incorrectly.)
I can purchase a cell phone card for what I need.. on a Trac phone from Wal-Mart or another brand.
Thanks so much for your reply.
Stalker we had snow flurries last evening as my Sis and I were returning from a trip...
the huge cold from coming down over us from Canada.. the coldest weather of the season.
We'll be 16� tonite ..burrrrr
the huge cold from coming down over us from Canada.. the coldest weather of the season.
We'll be 16� tonite ..burrrrr
We just hit 10*F and dropping in St. Louis. Wind chill under 0*.
Burrrr..... to you also Hopalong.. stay inside.. keep warm.
That is the plan.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 Dennis .. Yes your right about the returns.. I try to never get in that situation.
I thought the above item would serve me a lot better than my cell phone , I so rarely use .
I can get service for the Tablet at the same cost to me as my cell phone plan.
The Tablet .. has a browser.. e-mail ..tons of applications.. and more.. books , movies..
photos on an on. the android thing on it also.. ( I may have spelled that incorrectly.)
I can purchase a cell phone card for what I need.. on a Trac phone from Wal-Mart or another brand.
Thanks so much for your reply.
I thought the above item would serve me a lot better than my cell phone , I so rarely use .
I can get service for the Tablet at the same cost to me as my cell phone plan.
The Tablet .. has a browser.. e-mail ..tons of applications.. and more.. books , movies..
photos on an on. the android thing on it also.. ( I may have spelled that incorrectly.)
I can purchase a cell phone card for what I need.. on a Trac phone from Wal-Mart or another brand.
Thanks so much for your reply.
If the answer is yes then go for and treat yourself to a nice gift!
There is such a variety in size and price the choice is yours.
So buy it, wrap it for Christmas, and on the card put
"To LPt from The sweetest lady in Arkansas!"
Dennis, it's past your bedtime! 
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 Dennis .. Yes your right about the returns.. I try to never get in that situation.
I thought the above item would serve me a lot better than my cell phone , I so rarely use .
I can get service for the Tablet at the same cost to me as my cell phone plan.
The Tablet .. has a browser.. e-mail ..tons of applications.. and more.. books , movies..
photos on an on. the android thing on it also.. ( I may have spelled that incorrectly.)
I can purchase a cell phone card for what I need.. on a Trac phone from Wal-Mart or another brand.
Thanks so much for your reply.
I thought the above item would serve me a lot better than my cell phone , I so rarely use .
I can get service for the Tablet at the same cost to me as my cell phone plan.
The Tablet .. has a browser.. e-mail ..tons of applications.. and more.. books , movies..
photos on an on. the android thing on it also.. ( I may have spelled that incorrectly.)
I can purchase a cell phone card for what I need.. on a Trac phone from Wal-Mart or another brand.
Thanks so much for your reply.
I have a TracFone that I bought at Target, and if you don't make very many calls or texts, it is very cheap. I've spent less than $200 for my phone service from November 2009 until now. The tablets, on the other hand, I don't know very much about, so I can't really say if it would be good for you or not.
OOps sorry that was the wrong link.. I'm interested in the Tablet..from Samsung.
M'Lady, what happened to your avatar and sig? Your posts look so bare
A Guy
A Guy
Today I'm really nervous ....
LPT. I read some reviews on the Samsung tablet (sorry haven't got a link) and they suggested that it was overpriced in comparison to others including the iPad.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 �� Quote: Originally Posted by MWRed Digging out from the snowdrifts that surround the house and cars.....wind is still blowing though, what a mess.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy M'Lady, what happened to your avatar and sig? Your posts look so bare
A Guy
A Guy
Thanks for asking.
Christmas hugs
LPt,
You are smashing even looking bare!
Get your Samsung yet?
You are smashing even looking bare!
Get your Samsung yet?
Dennis NOT yet.. it should arrive in a few short days.. it comes with a lot of extras.. has a ton of apps that are free to download.. if one wishes..the more I read about it the better I'm liking it.I may buy the portable wi-fi.. to go with it.. use it as needed..and Free to use here at home... with my router.
Thanks for all the nice comments everyone has made.
Thanks for all the nice comments everyone has made.
LPt,
If you get too carried away and spend all your time playing with it we won't see you here in the forum!
Then I'll be stuck looking at this crabby old cowboy and his skinny old white horse.
If you get too carried away and spend all your time playing with it we won't see you here in the forum!
Then I'll be stuck looking at this crabby old cowboy and his skinny old white horse.
Dennis you are hoot.. this forum is better that you are a wonderful , wacky member.. to keep us all laughing .
You already know that Hopylong kid isn't crabby.... he just sounds that way.
You already know that Hopylong kid isn't crabby.... he just sounds that way.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 �� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 I do not envy you. We will get an arctic blast later on today.
Having said that, Im pretty sure our climate is changing. Just not neccesarily Global Warming. Our weather seems to be "skewed" by about 3 months. Last year we had snow in March (normally December/january) a rainy July and August (normally March/April) and then September and October were like the middle of the summer! I honestly couldn't believe it when in October we were hitting temperatures of 22/23C (which is hot for England)
Climate is and always has been dynamic. It has never been static. During Roman times, England had vineyards.
Carl,
California is now filled with Prison Yards!
California is now filled with Prison Yards!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by severedsolo �� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 �� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari We have a record winter here, most snow in 45 years. What's this climate change, global warming? Don't see it here...
Having said that, Im pretty sure our climate is changing. Just not neccesarily Global Warming. Our weather seems to be "skewed" by about 3 months. Last year we had snow in March (normally December/january) a rainy July and August (normally March/April) and then September and October were like the middle of the summer! I honestly couldn't believe it when in October we were hitting temperatures of 22/23C (which is hot for England)
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves Carl,
California is now filled with Prison Yards!
California is now filled with Prison Yards!
We, here in my state have vineyards also.. no doubt they are suffering during this bitter
cold of the past few days.
cold of the past few days.
I miss our friend ARC.. I hope he's doing a lot better tonite.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 I miss our friend ARC.. I hope he's doing a lot better tonite.
LPt
Spoke with Arc today and he is down with a cold. Sent him to the drug store to get
a few cold remedies and he is resting.
THW
Speedy recovery for Arc!
BTW, could you Dennis please say something insulting, I'm bored!
BTW, could you Dennis please say something insulting, I'm bored!
Dennis thanks.. I've missed him on this board... that stuff is going on around here also.. this cold weather doesn't help any.
Don't dare say anything you'll get in trouble for .. now or ever.
Santa is watching ya.,, no prezzie for you .
Don't dare say anything you'll get in trouble for .. now or ever.
Santa is watching ya.,, no prezzie for you .
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 We, here in my state have vineyards also.. no doubt they are suffering during this bitter
cold of the past few days.
cold of the past few days.
I just updated my Xperia X8 to Android 2.1
Carl I saw on the news .. the strawberry fields were covered in ice to try and save their crop .. burrr.. this is unusualy for us .. we've gotten one cold blast after another lately... seems we'll get snow mixture in a day of so .. a tiny warm up then another blast from our northern friends.
Hope the family has finally gotten past their ills.. this is one of my favorite seasons with all the lovely music..our church choir presented our Christmas cantata Sunday "A Journey of Faith " the church was packed... it's our gift the community. I wish we had a music room on the forum.. come to think of it.
Hope the family has finally gotten past their ills.. this is one of my favorite seasons with all the lovely music..our church choir presented our Christmas cantata Sunday "A Journey of Faith " the church was packed... it's our gift the community. I wish we had a music room on the forum.. come to think of it.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 Carl I saw on the news .. the strawberry fields were covered in ice to try and save their crop .. burrr.. this is unusualy for us .. we've gotten one cold blast after another lately... seems we'll get snow mixture in a day of so .. a tiny warm up then another blast from our northern friends.
Hope the family has finally gotten past their ills.. this is one of my favorite seasons with all the lovely music..our church choir presented our Christmas cantata Sunday "A Journey of Faith " the church was packed... it's our gift the community. I wish we had a music room on the forum.. come to think of it.
Hope the family has finally gotten past their ills.. this is one of my favorite seasons with all the lovely music..our church choir presented our Christmas cantata Sunday "A Journey of Faith " the church was packed... it's our gift the community. I wish we had a music room on the forum.. come to think of it.
We three kings of orient are
tried to smoke a rubber cigar.
It was loaded it exploded
Boom went our rented car!
da woids an leerics by an unowned member.....
Got an email from a friend back home in Finland this morning. What an Christmas present he got!
He and his wife wanted to buy a small holiday apartment in Gibraltar, or the vicinity in the Spanish side of the border. They were there three weeks late October, to see what's available. Not too much, Gibraltar is small and market very restricted.
Two weeks ago he got a call from someone working on the agency in Gibraltar they are using. A small one bedroom apartment they had already seen and made an offer which the seller refused as too low, is now available. Owner has not got a better offer, and is finally willing to sell. He needs 20,000 � as soon as possible to secure the deal. My friend transferred the money, everything should be OK. Right?
No. The money is missing, as well as this former employee of the real estate agency. The owner of the apartment has not agreed to sell, in fact he had withdrawn his apartment from market early November. Police both in Gibraltar and Finland are now involved, looking for the rogue real estate agent.
Nice Christmas present. But, even he is a friend of mine I have to ask how stupid must a man be to transfer that kind of the money only because of one phone call, without any signed papers or guarantees?
Kari
He and his wife wanted to buy a small holiday apartment in Gibraltar, or the vicinity in the Spanish side of the border. They were there three weeks late October, to see what's available. Not too much, Gibraltar is small and market very restricted.
Two weeks ago he got a call from someone working on the agency in Gibraltar they are using. A small one bedroom apartment they had already seen and made an offer which the seller refused as too low, is now available. Owner has not got a better offer, and is finally willing to sell. He needs 20,000 � as soon as possible to secure the deal. My friend transferred the money, everything should be OK. Right?
No. The money is missing, as well as this former employee of the real estate agency. The owner of the apartment has not agreed to sell, in fact he had withdrawn his apartment from market early November. Police both in Gibraltar and Finland are now involved, looking for the rogue real estate agent.
Nice Christmas present. But, even he is a friend of mine I have to ask how stupid must a man be to transfer that kind of the money only because of one phone call, without any signed papers or guarantees?
Kari
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Got an email from a friend back home in Finland this morning. What an Christmas present he got!
He and his wife wanted to buy a small holiday apartment in Gibraltar, or the vicinity in the Spanish side of the border. They were there three weeks late October, to see what's available. Not too much, Gibraltar is small and market very restricted.
Two weeks ago he got a call from someone working on the agency in Gibraltar they are using. A small one bedroom apartment they had already seen and made an offer which the seller refused as too low, is now available. Owner has not got a better offer, and is finally willing to sell. He needs 20,000 � as soon as possible to secure the deal. My friend transferred the money, everything should be OK. Right?
No. The money is missing, as well as this former employee of the real estate agency. The owner of the apartment has not agreed to sell, in fact he had withdrawn his apartment from market early November. Police both in Gibraltar and Finland are now involved, looking for the rogue real estate agent.
Nice Christmas present. But, even he is a friend of mine I have to ask how stupid must a man be to transfer that kind of the money only because of one phone call, without any signed papers or guarantees?
Kari
He and his wife wanted to buy a small holiday apartment in Gibraltar, or the vicinity in the Spanish side of the border. They were there three weeks late October, to see what's available. Not too much, Gibraltar is small and market very restricted.
Two weeks ago he got a call from someone working on the agency in Gibraltar they are using. A small one bedroom apartment they had already seen and made an offer which the seller refused as too low, is now available. Owner has not got a better offer, and is finally willing to sell. He needs 20,000 � as soon as possible to secure the deal. My friend transferred the money, everything should be OK. Right?
No. The money is missing, as well as this former employee of the real estate agency. The owner of the apartment has not agreed to sell, in fact he had withdrawn his apartment from market early November. Police both in Gibraltar and Finland are now involved, looking for the rogue real estate agent.
Nice Christmas present. But, even he is a friend of mine I have to ask how stupid must a man be to transfer that kind of the money only because of one phone call, without any signed papers or guarantees?
Kari
Good Morning.. still quite cold here.. Hope you have a very nice Wed....
I'm hoping to use the sunglasses later today.. NOT sure yet..
may get some sleet or snow flurries...
I'm hoping to use the sunglasses later today.. NOT sure yet..
may get some sleet or snow flurries...
My computer is working fine, expect for one small thing (see General Disscussion shortly). I had my driving lesson to-day which went OK and I need to take my theory test early next year.
Today, it's bloody cold here in Finland!!!
Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 Today, it's bloody cold here in Finland!!!
Visiting Santa?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 Today, it's bloody cold here in Finland!!!
I'm so jealous! You are where I would like to be but because I'm still unable to travel, I can not. Please take a Karjala beer and Salmiakkikossu (hotel barman knows...) for me
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
�� Quote: Originally Posted by derekimo �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
I just managed to get my wireless keyboard and mouse working again with my new motherboard. Also I have managed to connect to the internet via new phone. Snow is on the forecast for the weekend.
Carl L hi.. You've accomplished a lot already today.. Congrats.. Plz keep the snow..
even tho I love to watch it falling gently to the ground.
even tho I love to watch it falling gently to the ground.
Congrats Randy
Congratualtions, Randy!
@LPt. Looks like we are going to get some relief for few days anyway. High tomorrow in the 70's! YEA!
@LPt. Looks like we are going to get some relief for few days anyway. High tomorrow in the 70's! YEA!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 Today, it's bloody cold here in Finland!!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Got an email from a friend back home in Finland this morning. What an Christmas present he got!
He and his wife wanted to buy a small holiday apartment in Gibraltar, or the vicinity in the Spanish side of the border. They were there three weeks late October, to see what's available. Not too much, Gibraltar is small and market very restricted.
Two weeks ago he got a call from someone working on the agency in Gibraltar they are using. A small one bedroom apartment they had already seen and made an offer which the seller refused as too low, is now available. Owner has not got a better offer, and is finally willing to sell. He needs 20,000 � as soon as possible to secure the deal. My friend transferred the money, everything should be OK. Right?
No. The money is missing, as well as this former employee of the real estate agency. The owner of the apartment has not agreed to sell, in fact he had withdrawn his apartment from market early November. Police both in Gibraltar and Finland are now involved, looking for the rogue real estate agent.
Nice Christmas present. But, even he is a friend of mine I have to ask how stupid must a man be to transfer that kind of the money only because of one phone call, without any signed papers or guarantees?
Kari
He and his wife wanted to buy a small holiday apartment in Gibraltar, or the vicinity in the Spanish side of the border. They were there three weeks late October, to see what's available. Not too much, Gibraltar is small and market very restricted.
Two weeks ago he got a call from someone working on the agency in Gibraltar they are using. A small one bedroom apartment they had already seen and made an offer which the seller refused as too low, is now available. Owner has not got a better offer, and is finally willing to sell. He needs 20,000 � as soon as possible to secure the deal. My friend transferred the money, everything should be OK. Right?
No. The money is missing, as well as this former employee of the real estate agency. The owner of the apartment has not agreed to sell, in fact he had withdrawn his apartment from market early November. Police both in Gibraltar and Finland are now involved, looking for the rogue real estate agent.
Nice Christmas present. But, even he is a friend of mine I have to ask how stupid must a man be to transfer that kind of the money only because of one phone call, without any signed papers or guarantees?
Kari
That's the normal procedure here, too. I simply can not understand how a person I know to be a hard core business man can fall to this kind of trap.
Tonight in Macedonia (exaclty in Veles) started to rain snow again. I'll sing,Let in snow from Frank Sinatra
Stalker sing a bit louder.. I can't hear you......lol...
My bro is sleeping,I don't wanna to wake up him
�� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 Congratualtions, Randy!
@LPt. Looks like we are going to get some relief for few days anyway. High tomorrow in the 70's! YEA!
@LPt. Looks like we are going to get some relief for few days anyway. High tomorrow in the 70's! YEA!
Was a tiny bit warmer here this afternoon... now we get rain.
beats what the upper USA has gotten. �� Quote: Originally Posted by StalkeR My bro is sleeping,I don't wanna to wake up him
LOL ....ohhh okay.. I've been there done that.. ssshhhh.. not a nice thing to do to him for sure... what's the old saying ???..
"Let a sleeping dog lie "
Cable company working on Fiber-optic lines again today. No internet for 12 hours Back on now
Doc
You on cable? I figured you had one of your own satellites tied in to the Wayback Machine.
Like those military jobs but improved and actually works.
You on cable? I figured you had one of your own satellites tied in to the Wayback Machine.
Like those military jobs but improved and actually works.
Oh Doc.. that almost me makes me want to give up on my pc.. even when It's not the problem. glad it's back on for you tonite.
glad it's back on for you tonite. �� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 �� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 Congratualtions, Randy!
@LPt. Looks like we are going to get some relief for few days anyway. High tomorrow in the 70's! YEA!
@LPt. Looks like we are going to get some relief for few days anyway. High tomorrow in the 70's! YEA!
Was a tiny bit warmer here this afternoon... now we get rain.
beats what the upper USA has gotten.�� Quote: Originally Posted by DocBrown Cable company working on Fiber-optic lines again today. No internet for 12 hours Back on now
�� Quote: Originally Posted by DocBrown Cable company working on Fiber-optic lines again today. No internet for 12 hours Back on now
A Guy
We have ice on the roads. Less than a 1/4". You ought to see all the traffic mess on the news. Interstates closed. People stuck everywhere.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X We have ice on the roads. Less than a 1/4". You ought to see all the traffic mess on the news. Interstates closed. People stuck everywhere.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X We have ice on the roads. Less than a 1/4". You ought to see all the traffic mess on the news. Interstates closed. People stuck everywhere.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
May be expensive, but no ice, snow, etc. A Guy A Guy hi.. awww.... but snow is good at times.. if it doesn't hang around very long..
maybe a few days at most.....makes it seem like winter / Christmas .
Do you have your shopping completed yet ?
maybe a few days at most.....makes it seem like winter / Christmas .
Do you have your shopping completed yet ?
82 degrees here Tuesday, predicting 61 tomorrow.
Going to Phoenix, AZ for Friday & Sat to do family Christmas shopping.
Phoenix was just rated 2nd best city for shopping in USA, Houston, TX got 1st
Going to Phoenix, AZ for Friday & Sat to do family Christmas shopping.
Phoenix was just rated 2nd best city for shopping in USA, Houston, TX got 1st
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 A Guy hi.. awww.... but snow is good at times.. if it doesn't hang around very long..
maybe a few days at most.....makes it seem like winter / Christmas .
Do you have your shopping completed yet ?
maybe a few days at most.....makes it seem like winter / Christmas .
Do you have your shopping completed yet ?
), all I do is get some cards, some wine, and some See's candy. How about you? With work, are you ready? A Guy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
�� Quote: Originally Posted by derekimo �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 �� Quote: Originally Posted by derekimo �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
�� Quote: Originally Posted by StalkeR Congrats Randy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 Congratualtions, Randy!
@LPt. Looks like we are going to get some relief for few days anyway. High tomorrow in the 70's! YEA!
@LPt. Looks like we are going to get some relief for few days anyway. High tomorrow in the 70's! YEA!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy �� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 Today, it's bloody cold here in Finland!!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
A Guy
I am at work to-day, for the last time this year.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X We have ice on the roads. Less than a 1/4". You ought to see all the traffic mess on the news. Interstates closed. People stuck everywhere.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
May be expensive, but no ice, snow, etc. A Guy Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Imperfect1 �� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X We have ice on the roads. Less than a 1/4". You ought to see all the traffic mess on the news. Interstates closed. People stuck everywhere.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
This is live now. People stuck for the past 3-4 hours on the road and can't go anywhere.
Fire trucks and police cars can't get to crashes etc. in some places. No traction even with chains on the tires.
Salt trucks aren't getting around to well either plus all the traffic in the way so they can't salt and the cars can't get out of the way.
What a mess.
I'm snug as a bug here at home.
May be expensive, but no ice, snow, etc. A Guy..Slipping and falling isn't allowed.. .. standing and walking are.. no running that's a fall just waiting to happen.Merry Christmas to you and yours....I would send you a tag greeting .. however that seems to have died... for me this year... along with my Sig.
The wishes are right from my heart... so get out and Enjoy !!!
By the way I don't see any Sigs on pages in here today..
what's up with that ?
what's up with that ?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
Merry Christmas to you.. my friend
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 �� Quote: Originally Posted by Imperfect1 �� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy Gotta love California
May be expensive, but no ice, snow, etc. A Guy..Slipping and falling isn't allowed.. .. standing and walking are.. no running that's a fall just waiting to happen.Merry Christmas to you and yours....I would send you a tag greeting .. however that seems to have died... for me this year... along with my Sig.
The wishes are right from my heart... so get out and Enjoy !!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by derekimo �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
Enjoy the holidays.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76 �� Quote: Originally Posted by derekimo �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc Today my friend Randy completed his first year in SF
Noobvious.. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.. !!!.. So Enjoy the Spirit of the Season. We have so much to be greaful for again.
We have so much to be greaful for again. Dave hello.. Wanted to wish you a Special Merry Christmas this year..
I hope it's you best ever.
I hope it's you best ever.
And the same goes to you LPt!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
Mae Lyne's three kids are getting together in Milton, FL for Christmas. Her oldest lives there, her second lives in AR and her son is currently stationed at Ft Gordon, GA. This will be the first time they have all been together in almost four years. So Mae Lyne is going to spend Christmas in Milton. Unfortunately, I can't go. One of us has to stay here with Dad. So we will have our Christmas this weekend.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 �� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
Mae Lyne's three kids are getting together in Milton, FL for Christmas. Her oldest lives there, her second lives in AR and her son is currently stationed at Ft Gordon, GA. This will be the first time they have all been together in almost four years. So Mae Lyne is going to spend Christmas in Milton. Unfortunately, I can't go. One of us has to stay here with Dad. So we will have our Christmas this weekend.
Carl,
Kind of the same situation here as our Daughter in Law has to work(FireDept. Dispatcher) and my son will get the kids New Years week-end. We will join them then.
We will celebrate Christmas by going to Christmas Eve Mass and then share our gifts on Christmas day together.
Need to start thinking about New Year's Resolution so I can break it Jan 2nd!
hehehe
THW .. Wishing my friend and wife Donna a wonderful Merry Christmas Season..
Sounds like you'll have a very Merry Christmas with your family as well.
There's no other season so Special to mankind.
I'm most greatful for all the new friends I've made on this forum, the past few months..
it feels like home... I'm blessed by your friendship.
Sounds like you'll have a very Merry Christmas with your family as well.
There's no other season so Special to mankind.
I'm most greatful for all the new friends I've made on this forum, the past few months..
it feels like home... I'm blessed by your friendship.
Carl hello.. Oh how families are so stretched by distance, yet find a way to celebrate the holidays together.. I'm pleased to know Mae Lyne is up to traveling.. to know you'll be taking good care of your DAD.. this year.. yet, you all will get to celebrate the Special Meaning of the birth of Jesus, mankinds greatest gift ever.
Enjoy a wonderful , JOY filled Christmas this year, you have so much to be greatful for as we look back over this past year together.
Enjoy a wonderful , JOY filled Christmas this year, you have so much to be greatful for as we look back over this past year together.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 THW .. Wishing my friend and wife Donna a wonderful Merry Christmas Season..
Sounds like you'll have a very Merry Christmas with your family as well.
There's no other season so Special to mankind.
I'm most greatful for all the new friends I've made on this forum, the past few months..
it feels like home... I'm blessed by your friendship.
Sounds like you'll have a very Merry Christmas with your family as well.
There's no other season so Special to mankind.
I'm most greatful for all the new friends I've made on this forum, the past few months..
it feels like home... I'm blessed by your friendship.
Back at you LPt and 7 Forum Members...
THW
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 Noobvious.. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.. !!!.. So Enjoy the Spirit of the Season. We have so much to be greaful for again.
We have so much to be greaful for again.I'm proud of myself, for the first time ever I am almost done shopping and wrapping, always before I've done it all between the 22nd and 24th....a nightmare!
Randy,
It's scary...............I finished mine yesterday as I too use to wait until the 23rd to do mine. Then I liked the craziness of shopping. Now, I am not even going close to any shopping center or mall. I will stay at home.
It's scary...............I finished mine yesterday as I too use to wait until the 23rd to do mine. Then I liked the craziness of shopping. Now, I am not even going close to any shopping center or mall. I will stay at home.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves Randy,
It's scary...............I finished mine yesterday as I too use to wait until the 23rd to do mine. Then I liked the craziness of shopping. Now, I am not even going close to any shopping center or mall. I will stay at home.
It's scary...............I finished mine yesterday as I too use to wait until the 23rd to do mine. Then I liked the craziness of shopping. Now, I am not even going close to any shopping center or mall. I will stay at home.
Mom suggested a bunch of different colors of yarn for my grandmother to knit/crochet with, so I'll have to brave the masses for that. Has returned from Lapland!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Imperfect1 �� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy Gotta love California
May be expensive, but no ice, snow, etc. A Guy Up north we just shake sometimes �� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by noobvious �� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Baroness von Shush Has returned from Lapland!
Today I upgrated my MSE to v 2.0 (Thanks to Airbot for the info )
(Thanks to Airbot for the info ) �� Quote: Originally Posted by baroness von shush has returned from lapland! :d
Great photo's John hope you had a good time, I bet your daughter did.
Great photos.. looks like someone had a really good time....lol ...just saying.. Congrats
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves �� Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6 �� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
Mae Lyne's three kids are getting together in Milton, FL for Christmas. Her oldest lives there, her second lives in AR and her son is currently stationed at Ft Gordon, GA. This will be the first time they have all been together in almost four years. So Mae Lyne is going to spend Christmas in Milton. Unfortunately, I can't go. One of us has to stay here with Dad. So we will have our Christmas this weekend.
Carl,
Kind of the same situation here as our Daughter in Law has to work(FireDept. Dispatcher) and my son will get the kids New Years week-end. We will join them then.
We will celebrate Christmas by going to Christmas Eve Mass and then share our gifts on Christmas day together.
Need to start thinking about New Year's Resolution so I can break it Jan 2nd!
hehehe
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 Carl hello.. Oh how families are so stretched by distance, yet find a way to celebrate the holidays together.. I'm pleased to know Mae Lyne is up to traveling.. to know you'll be taking good care of your DAD.. this year.. yet, you all will get to celebrate the Special Meaning of the birth of Jesus, mankinds greatest gift ever.
Enjoy a wonderful , JOY filled Christmas this year, you have so much to be greatful for as we look back over this past year together.
Enjoy a wonderful , JOY filled Christmas this year, you have so much to be greatful for as we look back over this past year together.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 �� Quote: Originally Posted by baroness von shush has returned from lapland! :d
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
Although my family, my two sons and two grandkids, as well as my mom, brother's and sister with my nephews and nieces are living in the same continent, living abroad automatically means you don't meet them as often. But at least I can meet them two three times a year.
Life is good, Mac OSX sux.
Kari
Thanks Kari.. Im left with a warm feeling and precious memories....
Today I ordered a 120gb SSD for my new rig... wheeeeeeee..
Newegg.com - Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH120G2K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Newegg.com - Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH120G2K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Today was very cold day.In the moment the temperature is 14�F / -10�C
Today, for the 2nd time this week, I was really sick to my stomach. Upon being home for a few hours(both times), I feel much better and more alert. I think I know what's causing it, which is good.
But tonight, I plan on getting some long needed, uninterrupted sleep, since it's Friday for me.
But tonight, I plan on getting some long needed, uninterrupted sleep, since it's Friday for me.
Gotta get that stomach healthy before Christmas MWRed. My guess is that you've got lots of good food in your near future, so you'd better be able to eat it, right?
Looks like we're going to have a white Christmas, if the 10 day forecast is correct. The weather service is predicting snow for Thursday the 23rd, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th, so if they're right, it'll be a very beautiful Christmas.
The Irish Clients wants me to resign. So today will be my last working day at 3.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh The Irish Clients wants me to resign. So today will be my last working day at 3.
A Guy
Dinesh, really? You just got rewarded, and now they want you to resign?
Yes, its so ironical situation that I was awarded last week and this week (today) I will have to resign.
I made a mistake, I accept it. Infact, I wanted to help the company but I never thought it'd cost my job. Its 17th day of the month. I m not sure if they will even pay me for these 17 days of work. Life sucks ATM...
The managers, human resource team, my supervisors, etc. they all are trying their best to retain me in the company as they know I m innocent and I wanted to help the company so whatever I did, I did it with good intentions.
However, the Irish clients, sitting there in Dublin, have asked for my immediate resignation. Its been already 2 days to this discussion and today is the JUDGEMENT DAY!!!
This is nothing but injustice with me...
Life may have better opportunity for me!
I made a mistake, I accept it. Infact, I wanted to help the company but I never thought it'd cost my job. Its 17th day of the month. I m not sure if they will even pay me for these 17 days of work. Life sucks ATM...
The managers, human resource team, my supervisors, etc. they all are trying their best to retain me in the company as they know I m innocent and I wanted to help the company so whatever I did, I did it with good intentions.
However, the Irish clients, sitting there in Dublin, have asked for my immediate resignation. Its been already 2 days to this discussion and today is the JUDGEMENT DAY!!!
This is nothing but injustice with me...
Life may have better opportunity for me!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Yes, its so ironical situation that I was awarded last week and this week (today) I will have to resign.
I made a mistake, I accept it. Infact, I wanted to help the company but I never thought it'd cost my job. Its 17th day of the month. I m not sure if they will even pay me for these 17 days of work. Life sucks ATM...
The managers, human resource team, my supervisors, etc. they all are trying their best to retain me in the company as they know I m innocent and I wanted to help the company so whatever I did, I did it with good intentions.
However, the Irish clients, sitting there in Dublin, have asked for my immediate resignation. Its been already 2 days to this discussion and today is the JUDGEMENT DAY!!!
This is nothing but injustice with me...
Life may have better opportunity for me!
I made a mistake, I accept it. Infact, I wanted to help the company but I never thought it'd cost my job. Its 17th day of the month. I m not sure if they will even pay me for these 17 days of work. Life sucks ATM...
The managers, human resource team, my supervisors, etc. they all are trying their best to retain me in the company as they know I m innocent and I wanted to help the company so whatever I did, I did it with good intentions.
However, the Irish clients, sitting there in Dublin, have asked for my immediate resignation. Its been already 2 days to this discussion and today is the JUDGEMENT DAY!!!
This is nothing but injustice with me...
Life may have better opportunity for me!
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Yes, its so ironical situation that I was awarded last week and this week (today) I will have to resign.
I made a mistake, I accept it. Infact, I wanted to help the company but I never thought it'd cost my job. Its 17th day of the month. I m not sure if they will even pay me for these 17 days of work. Life sucks ATM...
The managers, human resource team, my supervisors, etc. they all are trying their best to retain me in the company as they know I m innocent and I wanted to help the company so whatever I did, I did it with good intentions.
However, the Irish clients, sitting there in Dublin, have asked for my immediate resignation. Its been already 2 days to this discussion and today is the JUDGEMENT DAY!!!
This is nothing but injustice with me...
Life may have better opportunity for me!
I made a mistake, I accept it. Infact, I wanted to help the company but I never thought it'd cost my job. Its 17th day of the month. I m not sure if they will even pay me for these 17 days of work. Life sucks ATM...
The managers, human resource team, my supervisors, etc. they all are trying their best to retain me in the company as they know I m innocent and I wanted to help the company so whatever I did, I did it with good intentions.
However, the Irish clients, sitting there in Dublin, have asked for my immediate resignation. Its been already 2 days to this discussion and today is the JUDGEMENT DAY!!!
This is nothing but injustice with me...
Life may have better opportunity for me!
I wish you the best of luck, Dinesh, whether that means being allowed to stay, or finding something better.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh The Irish Clients wants me to resign. So today will be my last working day at 3.
Shortly they will understand what is the mistake they have done . �� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Life may have better opportunity for me!
Never think that your life sucks .
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc �� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Life may have better opportunity for me!
Never think that your life sucks .
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc �� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Life may have better opportunity for me!
Never think that your life sucks .
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc �� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc MUST .
Never think that your life sucks .
Never think that your life sucks .
You guys made me smile.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc �� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Life may have better opportunity for me!
Never think that your life sucks .
I hope everything turns out OK for you Dinesh.
Anyway, it was raining nearly all day yesterday, so their is some frozen sleet/ice on the grass and hedges etc. No proper snow yet.
I am working in the shop this afternoon.
Anyway, it was raining nearly all day yesterday, so their is some frozen sleet/ice on the grass and hedges etc. No proper snow yet.
I am working in the shop this afternoon.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 Dave hello.. Wanted to wish you a Special Merry Christmas this year..
I hope it's you best ever.
I hope it's you best ever.
Wish the same for you, hope you're enjoying the Christmas weather, be careful out there.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 �� Quote: Originally Posted by baroness von shush has returned from lapland! :d
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I ordered a 120gb SSD for my new rig... wheeeeeeee..
Newegg.com - Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH120G2K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Newegg.com - Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH120G2K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
I've had my eye on that since it came out
Dinesh, sorry to hear the news, Hope you can get this straightened out.
Hopefully, it will arrive tomorrow sometime, then the fun begins..
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh The Irish Clients wants me to resign. So today will be my last working day at 3.
Today, walking back from school, the last day before Xmas holidays, I was very surprised and shocked to find our brand new car (Toyota Avensis, very new + expensive for us) had the whole rear end of the car completely smashed up. My dad wasn't in the car at the time, so the 'culprit' left a note with a phone number and other details. Thanks to the black ice and snow, a driver (female driver ) crashed straight into the back of our car. At the moment we are not sure if we are going to have any car for the next few weeks/months and whether our insurance company can bother to give us a replacement car, so everything is a bit hectic at the moment, especially so close to Christmas. Of course, my mum is over-reacting, shouting and stressed out, but my dad just takes it coolly
) crashed straight into the back of our car. At the moment we are not sure if we are going to have any car for the next few weeks/months and whether our insurance company can bother to give us a replacement car, so everything is a bit hectic at the moment, especially so close to Christmas. Of course, my mum is over-reacting, shouting and stressed out, but my dad just takes it coolly Dom, sorry to hear that. Be nice to your mom, show this to your dad:
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dom Today, walking back from school, the last day before Xmas holidays, I was very surprised and shocked to find our brand new car (Toyota Avensis, very new + expensive for us) had the whole rear end of the car completely smashed up. My dad wasn't in the car at the time, so the 'culprit' left a note with a phone number and other details. Thanks to the black ice and snow, a driver (female driver ) crashed straight into the back of our car. At the moment we are not sure if we are going to have any car for the next few weeks/months and whether our insurance company can bother to give us a replacement car, so everything is a bit hectic at the moment, especially so close to Christmas. Of course, my mum is over-reacting, shouting and stressed out, but my dad just takes it coolly
) crashed straight into the back of our car. At the moment we are not sure if we are going to have any car for the next few weeks/months and whether our insurance company can bother to give us a replacement car, so everything is a bit hectic at the moment, especially so close to Christmas. Of course, my mum is over-reacting, shouting and stressed out, but my dad just takes it coolly Life would be so boring without them around.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh �� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc �� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari That's very true! Life is good. Only Mac OSX sux!
You guys made me smile.
Dinesh,
With the economy in Ireland you won't stand alone in losing your job.
Now is the time for you to be strong and do whatever you can to get out there and show your achievements of what you can do..
Our prayer's go with you in your search for employment. You will find a better place that will appreciate what you bring to the table.
Hi Guys, the management decision is out n they agreed to retain me.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Hi Guys, the management decision is out n they agreed to retain me.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Hi Guys, the management decision is out n they agreed to retain me.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
Dinesh,
The Prayer's were answered!!!!
Congratulation on being retained....
Dinesh, that is such wonderful news! Prayers have indeed been answered. Good for you!!
YES!!! Merry Christmas Dinesh!!
Great news Dinesh.
Party Time!
Dennis is buying! Root Beer all around!
Mike
Party Time!
Dennis is buying! Root Beer all around!
Mike
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Hi Guys, the management decision is out n they agreed to retain me.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Hi Guys, the management decision is out n they agreed to retain me.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dom Today, walking back from school, the last day before Xmas holidays, I was very surprised and shocked to find our brand new car (Toyota Avensis, very new + expensive for us) had the whole rear end of the car completely smashed up. My dad wasn't in the car at the time, so the 'culprit' left a note with a phone number and other details. Thanks to the black ice and snow, a driver (female driver ) crashed straight into the back of our car. At the moment we are not sure if we are going to have any car for the next few weeks/months and whether our insurance company can bother to give us a replacement car, so everything is a bit hectic at the moment, especially so close to Christmas. Of course, my mum is over-reacting, shouting and stressed out, but my dad just takes it coolly
) crashed straight into the back of our car. At the moment we are not sure if we are going to have any car for the next few weeks/months and whether our insurance company can bother to give us a replacement car, so everything is a bit hectic at the moment, especially so close to Christmas. Of course, my mum is over-reacting, shouting and stressed out, but my dad just takes it coolly Congrats Dinesh, glad they did the right thing
A Guy
A Guy
Tonight I'll go to rock party.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by StalkeR Tonight I'll go to rock party.
A Guy
Whats that ?
Sure no...
Sure no...
Dinesh I'm so pleased to hear that you have been retained, it's good to hear that the clients came to their senses and did the right thing and kept you on.
Tom I'm glad you had that precious time with your children just before Christmas those memories will carry you through the festive season.
Tom I'm glad you had that precious time with your children just before Christmas those memories will carry you through the festive season.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 �� Quote: Originally Posted by noobvious �� Quote: Originally Posted by Tews Today I say good-bye to my Daughter and my three grand-kids after a week long reunion with them. They flew here all the way from Germany for the visit. It had been almost five years since we had seen each other, so we stayed up into the wee hours catching up what was happening in each others lives and spoiling the kids.. This is without doubt the best Christmas I've ever had...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Baroness von Shush Has returned from Lapland!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 �� Quote: Originally Posted by baroness von shush has returned from lapland! :d
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Great photo's John hope you had a good time, I bet your daughter did.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LADYPINKtomato1 Great photos.. looks like someone had a really good time....lol ...just saying.. Congrats
Welcome back z3r010 and the Baroness, glad you all enjoyed your visit to santa [ extra special for Hannah] do you have the video of the olympic "sledger"
Today im visiting the forum briefly,
greetings and salutations to you all hope i haven't missed too much lately and you are all well and ticking over nicely.
Ok back to pressie wrapping!
greetings and salutations to you all hope i haven't missed too much lately and you are all well and ticking over nicely.
Ok back to pressie wrapping!
Now that would be something worth watching
Edit: My post is in reply to Pebbly but I wasn't quick enough.
Edit: My post is in reply to Pebbly but I wasn't quick enough.
weeelll im pretty good at wrapping, as a decorator i take pride in my gift presentation and i guess is worth watching ,thanks for the compliment joan !
edit: i know joan im winding you up
edit: i know joan im winding you up
But I wanted to watch John sledging �� Quote: Originally Posted by pebbly Welcome back z3r010 and the Baroness, glad you all enjoyed your visit to santa [ extra special for Hannah] do you have the video of the olympic "sledger"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer But I wanted to watch John sledging Sorry guys but there is no video of the fat guy sledging
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 �� Quote: Originally Posted by pebbly Welcome back z3r010 and the Baroness, glad you all enjoyed your visit to santa [ extra special for Hannah] do you have the video of the olympic "sledger"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer But I wanted to watch John sledging Sorry guys but there is no video of the fat guy sledging
Spoilsport
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 �� Quote: Originally Posted by pebbly Welcome back z3r010 and the Baroness, glad you all enjoyed your visit to santa [ extra special for Hannah] do you have the video of the olympic "sledger"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer But I wanted to watch John sledging Sorry guys but there is no video of the fat guy sledging
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 �� Quote: Originally Posted by pebbly Welcome back z3r010 and the Baroness, glad you all enjoyed your visit to santa [ extra special for Hannah] do you have the video of the olympic "sledger"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer But I wanted to watch John sledging Sorry guys but there is no video of the fat guy sledging
Dinesh, my dear fellow geek friend, I'm so happy for you!
Kari
P.S. John, isn't winter beautiful in my beloved Finland?
Kari
P.S. John, isn't winter beautiful in my beloved Finland?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari P.S. John, isn't winter beautiful in my beloved Finland?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Baroness von Shush �� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 �� Quote: Originally Posted by pebbly Welcome back z3r010 and the Baroness, glad you all enjoyed your visit to santa [ extra special for Hannah] do you have the video of the olympic "sledger"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer But I wanted to watch John sledging Sorry guys but there is no video of the fat guy sledging
Don't beleive what all these Yanks profess about their wives.
They will pull the plug on their husbands computer without regret or remorse.
They wouldn't just pull the cables and power cords they would cut them up in little pieces.
Talk about Snipping Tool!
Mike
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X �� Quote: Originally Posted by Baroness von Shush �� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 Sorry guys but there is no video of the fat guy sledging
Don't beleive what all these Yanks profess about their wives.
They will pull the plug on their husbands computer without regret or remorse.
They wouldn't just pull the cables and power cords they would cut them up in little pieces.
Talk about Snipping Tool!
Mike
You are spot on. Over here the wives would snip more than the cable and power cords.
Make sure he goes to bed and sleeps with one eye open...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves �� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X �� Quote: Originally Posted by Baroness von Shush I know and even if there was he wouldn't let me post it either that or he would ban me and I don't want that! It took me long enough to be allowed on here! LOL!
Don't beleive what all these Yanks profess about their wives.
They will pull the plug on their husbands computer without regret or remorse.
They wouldn't just pull the cables and power cords they would cut them up in little pieces.
Talk about Snipping Tool!
Mike
You are spot on. Over here the wives would snip more than the cable and power cords.
Make sure he goes to bed and sleeps with one eye open...
We have got a bit snow now, but the roads are still relatively clear. Is it bad your way Joan?
I've just looked outside and we have had about 6 inches of show fall in the last 3 hours and it's still coming!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by The Howling Wolves �� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X �� Quote: Originally Posted by Baroness von Shush I know and even if there was he wouldn't let me post it either that or he would ban me and I don't want that! It took me long enough to be allowed on here! LOL!
Don't beleive what all these Yanks profess about their wives.
They will pull the plug on their husbands computer without regret or remorse.
They wouldn't just pull the cables and power cords they would cut them up in little pieces.
Talk about Snipping Tool!
Mike
You are spot on. Over here the wives would snip more than the cable and power cords.
Make sure he goes to bed and sleeps with one eye open...
Maybe being a single guy isn't so bad? �� Quote: Originally Posted by Baroness von Shush �� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 �� Quote: Originally Posted by pebbly Welcome back z3r010 and the Baroness, glad you all enjoyed your visit to santa [ extra special for Hannah] do you have the video of the olympic "sledger"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer But I wanted to watch John sledging Sorry guys but there is no video of the fat guy sledging
A Guy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Baroness von Shush �� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 Sorry guys but there is no video of the fat guy sledging
A Guy
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A still image on a coffee mug, perhaps?
"I survived Sledging with the Z-Man!"
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence We have got a bit snow now, but the roads are still relatively clear. Is it bad your way Joan?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 I've just looked outside and we have had about 6 inches of show fall in the last 3 hours and it's still coming!!
Quote:
See for yourself on Dec. 21st, the first day of northern winter, when the full Moon passes almost dead-center through Earth's shadow. For 72 minutes of eerie totality, an amber light will play across the snows of North America, throwing landscapes into an unusual state of ruddy shadow.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dinesh Hi Guys, the management decision is out n they agreed to retain me.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
My manager supported me well n convinced the clients to keep me in the company.
Congrats Dinesh, sometimes they do the right thing
Thank You guys. Unemployment is the worst thing. Glad I still have the job.
well, where i am at in socal we are suposed to see rain for about a week. other than that im trying to get dual-boot with ubuntu, but i quickly realized that i needed to shrink my main windows partition, but i couldnt because of file fragmentation and what not. So right now im letting PerfectDisk Professional defraag my 500GB drive. so far its been ~2hrs and still going.
We had some more snow this morning (just stopped actually), but hopefully that is it. As there is no snow in our area for tomorrow, but it will remain very cold the next few days.
At least it is less than last time and I have seen one gritting lorry. The only thing I am a bit worried about is signing on Monday at the Jobcentre, but the trains are running a revised timetable at the moment according to: BBC - Travel News - Sussex : Public Transport Disruptions
At least it is less than last time and I have seen one gritting lorry. The only thing I am a bit worried about is signing on Monday at the Jobcentre, but the trains are running a revised timetable at the moment according to: BBC - Travel News - Sussex : Public Transport Disruptions
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kari Dom, sorry to hear that. Be nice to your mom, show this to your dad:
Well that really made me laugh, excellent, very funny.
and Dinish, I am glad I was able to make a difference with the clients on your behalf.
Today I decided to put my horse on a diet, we can't expect to outrun anybody, when he is in this state.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by jfar Today I decided to put my horse on a diet, we can't expect to outrun anybody, when he is in this state.
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Once he gets up to full speed please don't try to stop him or get in his way.
If you do it won't be pretty!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by jfar Today I decided to put my horse on a diet, we can't expect to outrun anybody, when he is in this state.
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After all the mishap, it was a good day at work.
A customer called and complained that his USB modemworks fine with vista but doesnt work with snow leopard.
@ Kari: I have to agree with you. Life's good. Mac OSX sucks!
A customer called and complained that his USB modemworks fine with vista but doesnt work with snow leopard.
@ Kari: I have to agree with you. Life's good. Mac OSX sucks!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence We have got a bit snow now, but the roads are still relatively clear. Is it bad your way Joan?
I have just read on the website of the bus operator in my area, and it says that they are hoping to run all the services on Monday and the trains are still running at the moment. So I should be able to sign-on at the Jobcentre on Monday.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence I have just read on the website of the bus operator in my area, and it says that they are hoping to run all the services on Monday and the trains are still running at the moment. So I should be able to sign-on at the Jobcentre on Monday.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Seems your always changing what OS you have, removing, reinstalling, lol. A Guy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence I have just read on the website of the bus operator in my area, and it says that they are hoping to run all the services on Monday and the trains are still running at the moment. So I should be able to sign-on at the Jobcentre on Monday.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Kari will be so disappointed in you.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X �� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence I have just read on the website of the bus operator in my area, and it says that they are hoping to run all the services on Monday and the trains are still running at the moment. So I should be able to sign-on at the Jobcentre on Monday.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Kari will be so disappointed in you.
Where's Big Mac when you need him?
I know at McDonalds!!!!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence I have just read on the website of the bus operator in my area, and it says that they are hoping to run all the services on Monday and the trains are still running at the moment. So I should be able to sign-on at the Jobcentre on Monday.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Tomorrow I will not be on the forums very much, because I'm going to do a triple-boot consisting of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 RC. I will be on the forums in the morning and in the evening.
Seems your always changing what OS you have, removing, reinstalling, lol. A Guy�� Quote: Originally Posted by A Guy Kari
I am about to the setup etc and I am going to keep it this way for long time at least or perhaps for always.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Lawrence I am about to the setup etc and I am going to keep it this way for long time at least or perhaps for always.
Thats because a TRUE geek is never satisfied...
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