Hi Daryl!
TTTTTHHHHHPPPPPBBBBBTTTTT!! I miss Bloom County, Bill The Cat,
and Opus The Penguin.
Yes, I do too. Years ago someone got me a small Opus and he sits on the BM>Computer Desk overseeing things.
* OLX 1.53 * Useless invention: Electric banana straightener.
I wonder if bananas bend towards the Sun?
Berkeley Breathed (sp?) has started producing the comic again, and has been MP>for a least a year now. It is published to facebook (at least) and MP>possibly other places.
Cool. I greatly trimmed down my usage on Facebook (including
unfriending everyone, because of too much junk in the notifications),
but I may have to check that out.
I'm also reducing my BBS time to QWK Mail, and ending doorgame
play...the exceptions being where a "Sysop Account" is required for maintenance to work.
Hey, there.... welcome back...!! :) So this set of messages has been NB>sitting waiting to go out for a while, I see... ;)
So we do what we are comfortable with, and learn a bit here and there, NB>hopefully... ;)
Some of the genealogy journals/newsletters have limited ads, some none
at all... but the publication is a service to the membership...
Hopefully they'll just get their issues without a problem, then...
I suspect that the e-Edition for the one organization I belong to may NB>have more photos as well... I know it has the clickable links....
That's what my pocket calendar is for... ;) That goes with me wherever NB>I go... my auxillary brain.... :)
DARYL STOUT wrote to NANCY BACKUS <=-
Hopefully they'll just get their issues without a problem, then...
One ISP has apparently shut down, as the 3 emails on that one,
bounced their copy back. And some on another ISP are noting they
never got theirs. So, I referred them to where they can download
the back issues.
Sort of obvious but check if really shut down. Also check for a minor BM>error like a comma instead of a period -- easy enough to overlook! Also BM>check for no leading spaces in the address.
Sort of obvious but check if really shut down. Also check for a minor
error like a comma instead of a period -- easy enough to overlook! Also
check for no leading spaces in the address.
I wasn't getting errors on those addresses before mid-April.
Quoting Daryl Stout to NANCY BACKUS on 20-Apr-2020 05:39 <=-
Hey, there.... welcome back...!! :) So this set of messages has beenThank you, ma'am. I've missed it. But, while I'm still dodging thunderstorms. at least the utility deal is fixed.
sitting waiting to go out for a while, I see... ;)
Some of the genealogy journals/newsletters have limited ads, some none
at all... but the publication is a service to the membership...
True, but so many think they can get something for nothing. They
never heard of Robert Heinlein and TANSTAFFL.
Hopefully they'll just get their issues without a problem, then...
One ISP has apparently shut down, as the 3 emails on that one,
bounced their copy back. And some on another ISP are noting they never
got theirs. So, I referred them to where they can download the back issues.
I suspect that the e-Edition for the one organization I belong to may
have more photos as well... I know it has the clickable links....
You don't have to pay to print the e-Edition...unless you do it
yourself at home. This last one had nearly 70 pages, with a large
amount of pictures.
I'm normally not up this early. Shoulder pain (arthritis) and a
nature call (figures) woke me. So, I'm doing QWK Mail while waiting for the Ibuprfen to kick in...and I may not finish the mail in time, before
I go back to bed. At least the computers are in the bedroom.
And now, it seems, it may be a while before you even get this reply...
but I'll still answer.... :)
Technology is great.... until it stops working.... ;/
That would be too big for my computer.... :( It's why I pay extra for
a mailed hardcopy of one society's newsletter, and that's only about a dozen pages or so...
I noted that you got the one message done, anyway... ;)
The Comma Monster strikes again! <g> OK, wasn't sure if you had to re-enter or was able to use the original listings. Appears the sites
have altered something.
Well, the BBS is on my late Mom's computer, and I'm using
MultiMail. So, no telling how far off I am.
Appears you area head of schedule: you were planning on being back
on-line by the tenth; this is the eighth. :)
Appears you are ahead of schedule: you were planning on being back
on-line by the tenth; this is the eighth. :)
Yesterday, I ended up being offline much of the day due to 3
issues:
1) Internet: The Xfinity connection/modem kept being reset.
2) Thunderstorms: The first round was between 9am and 12 noon,
and a second round, with the cold front, were between 9pm and 12
midnight.
3) MAJOR UPGRADE with a Windows 10 Update. The update
check began at 3pm, and was not done for 7 hours.
Doesn't sound right unless.... I don't have experience with Xfinity
but my Mother has the service in NH. She has mentioned the very rare problem where 'the box' has problems,
I've had issues where the DSL here connects and disconnects endlessly. Seems to be an issue at the Central Office down the hill or whatever
they call the injection point in Davenport (about five miles from the house).
OK, I did a bit of Googling with 'xfinity internet keeps
disconnecting'. Firefox also suggested a few other words like
"resetting", etc. If it's constant problem I'd start doing some
checking based on the various suggestions. Did see where one
suggestion was for faulty wiring -- makes and breaks the connection
when the wind blows or birdie sits on the drop and so moves the coax.
I had a DSL problem shortly after subscribing: connection would essentially fade/slow down, drop out randomly. Found out I needed to
test for "ATM": if that signal number is in one area the problem is
local (user), if the number is in another area the problem is with the provider.
Essentially constantly pestered the phone company with my statistics
and test results (at one time I ran a line from the gateway to the
DEMARC on the side of the house, connecting directly to their drop,
thus eliminating _all_ of the house). They eventually moved my
connection from one computer in the CO to another. No more issues!
(So the problem was their stinkin' computer!!)
Back to you: And if the problem occurs once every five or six months or
so might be more their computers having to relearn to talk to each
other after an update.
2) Thunderstorms: The first round was between 9am and 12 noon,
and a second round, with the cold front, were between 9pm and 12
midnight.
Paging Mr. Franklin, Mr, Ben Franklin....
3) MAJOR UPGRADE with a Windows 10 Update. The update
check began at 3pm, and was not done for 7 hours.
You really need to subsribe to a connection faster than 1 Mbps! With
the Xfinity issues I'm starting to wonder if there is noise on your
line? That would cause a ton of resends and so slow your Windows
Update download to a crawl (like my DSL issue years ago).
I didn't see where anyone was complaining on the Update taking all day.
I had more paid attention to the comments on SpiceWorks as opposed to ZDNet. So maybe start checking to see how to test not only for
download and uploads speeds but line quality (signal:noise, etc.)
Doesn't sound right unless.... I don't have experience with Xfinity
but my Mother has the service in NH. She has mentioned the very rare problem where 'the box' has problems,
Well, it is rare where I have long term cable outages, if power
is still on. Even if I can get the generator later this year, if
the Xfinity is out upstream, there's nothing I can do.
I've had issues where the DSL here connects and disconnects endlessly. Seems to be an issue at the Central Office down the hill or whatever
they call the injection point in Davenport (about five miles from the house).
Plus, I understand that DSL is slower than broadband.
OK, I did a bit of Googling with 'xfinity internet keeps
disconnecting'. Firefox also suggested a few other words like
"resetting", etc. If it's constant problem I'd start doing some
checking based on the various suggestions. Did see where one
suggestion was for faulty wiring -- makes and breaks the connection
when the wind blows or birdie sits on the drop and so moves the coax.
That's possible as well. Or, when you see a whole bunch of
birds on the wire, you have to surmise that "everyone's on-line".
I had a DSL problem shortly after subscribing: connection would essentially fade/slow down, drop out randomly. Found out I needed to
test for "ATM": if that signal number is in one area the problem is
local (user), if the number is in another area the problem is with the provider.
You think THEY are going to ADMIT that it is THEIR FAULT?? <G>
Sort of like a funny deal with ham radio. It notes (in sarcasm)
that "ham radios do not cause interference with TV's, radios, or
other items. That is due to design flaws in those items". <G>
Essentially constantly pestered the phone company with my statistics
and test results (at one time I ran a line from the gateway to the
DEMARC on the side of the house, connecting directly to their drop,
thus eliminating _all_ of the house). They eventually moved my
connection from one computer in the CO to another. No more issues!
(So the problem was their stinkin' computer!!)
But, they were reluctant to admit it, I'm sure.
Back to you: And if the problem occurs once every five or six months or
so might be more their computers having to relearn to talk to each
other after an update.
One time, Xfinity said "I could go with DSL", and I growled "it
may be cheaper, but it's YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR".
2) Thunderstorms: The first round was between 9am and 12 noon,
and a second round, with the cold front, were between 9pm and 12
midnight.
Paging Mr. Franklin, Mr, Ben Franklin....
And, the other day was the anniversary of his kite flying
lightning jolt.
3) MAJOR UPGRADE with a Windows 10 Update. The update
check began at 3pm, and was not done for 7 hours.
You really need to subsribe to a connection faster than 1 Mbps! With
the Xfinity issues I'm starting to wonder if there is noise on your
line? That would cause a ton of resends and so slow your Windows
Update download to a crawl (like my DSL issue years ago).
I'll call Xfinity Monday and find out what I have, and if it
doesn't cost too much, if I can upgrade. I just want the high
speed internet, as I don't care for TV.
I didn't see where anyone was complaining on the Update taking all day.
I had more paid attention to the comments on SpiceWorks as opposed to ZDNet. So maybe start checking to see how to test not only for
download and uploads speeds but line quality (signal:noise, etc.)
There must have been a lot of folks in the neighborhood who had
the same idea...or worldwide, a bunch of folks getting stuff from Microsoft. Of course, they have it set where there's only one way
you can get the update stuff... through THEIR utilities and
website domains.
Right. Generator would take care of house power issues and give your something to do as long as able to connect beyond. To me the generator
is more a comfort issue: you have lights, you have power to the refrigertor and freezer to keep your food safe, you have power for air conditioning and heat. Running the computers is a bonus.
The DSL services I have available to the house is 7 Mbps or 10 Mbps. "Broadband" seems to be defined more as any high-speed data transfer
using twisted pair (telephone wire is one example), coax, fiber optic, etc. Seems next speed up available to me is through the cable TV
provider via coax (60 - 100 Mbps comes to mind though not certain.)
When you see the birds sitting in mid-air you assume they're wireless!
It's never one's own fault!! Part fo the original DSL problem I had
was the tests results were on the wrong side of the Central Office computer: the data on that side was fine, then data on my side of their computer was <poop>.
They essentially never admitted, which I really don't care as long as
they fixed it.
That was a stupid retort of theirs. "Got a problem? Go to someone
else."
Paging Mr. Franklin, Mr, Ben Franklin....
And, the other day was the anniversary of his kite flying
lightning jolt.
A _key_ event?!
Just remember it goes K, them M, then G! (Kilo, mega, giga.)
There are advantages and disadvantages to having multiple sources, even
if they echo one another.
Right. Generator would take care of house power issues and give your something to do as long as able to connect beyond. To me the generator
is more a comfort issue: you have lights, you have power to the refrigertor and freezer to keep your food safe, you have power for air conditioning and heat. Running the computers is a bonus.
This is true. I can deal with the internet being out for a bit,
but I don't want to lose the food.
The DSL services I have available to the house is 7 Mbps or 10 Mbps. "Broadband" seems to be defined more as any high-speed data transfer
using twisted pair (telephone wire is one example), coax, fiber optic, etc. Seems next speed up available to me is through the cable TV
provider via coax (60 - 100 Mbps comes to mind though not certain.)
Well, it's rare I've had a problem with Xfinity.
It's never one's own fault!! Part fo the original DSL problem I had
was the tests results were on the wrong side of the Central Office computer: the data on that side was fine, then data on my side of their computer was <poop>.
I could come up with a whole bunch of acronyms for DSL...but
this is supposed to be a G-rated echo. <G>
They essentially never admitted, which I really don't care as long as
they fixed it.
You have a point there. But, in this life, sooner or later,
everything has to fail.
That was a stupid retort of theirs. "Got a problem? Go to someone
else."
They nearly lost a customer over that.
Just remember it goes K, them M, then G! (Kilo, mega, giga.)
I remember my late Mom saying that in the 1950's that the
schools were saying America would be on the metric system in
short order. We know how that turned out. <G>
There are advantages and disadvantages to having multiple sources, even
if they echo one another.
True. But, I think the hackers wait until Microsoft releases
their updates, then they release new hacks...to further put egg
on Microsoft's face.
Quoting Daryl Stout to Nancy Backus on 31-May-2020 19:25 <=-
And now, it seems, it may be a while before you even get this reply...
but I'll still answer.... :)
And, I'm doing likewise. The power supply and hardware crapped out
in late April. Thank goodness I had a backup, and was able to save all
the data.
Between nonstop thunderstorms, and discovering the upgraded
CPU would not run 32-bit software, I had to put the BBS on my late
Mom's computer. At least they're going to refund my money, and that'll
pay my 20% for the hernia surgery.
That would be too big for my computer.... :( It's why I pay extra for
a mailed hardcopy of one society's newsletter, and that's only about a
dozen pages or so...
Well, at least I don't save all my work for one day on both. <G>
I noted that you got the one message done, anyway... ;)
I had 45 personal messages in this packet...and probably well over
1300 otherwise. Once mail starts flowing again, I'll really have a lot
of reading to do!!
Gotta keep those moldy hot dogs cooled! <bseg> Food loss can become a huge loss; all those little items add up quickly.
Hopefully rare problems with MetroNet. Off to a slightly bumpy start: transmission line had a low light issue, then last night found out I needed a router, which is to be installed later this morning (as I
type). Some learning curve issues: they are literally building the
system from scratch currently.
Ah, yes. As for the tech troubleshooting issues, either poor training
or poor learning. He dialed into a diagnostic site, I could hear the computer voice saying one number, his probe was displaying another. At the time I assumed he knew what he was doing. Should have questioned
but I didn't know what other than "something doesn't seem right".
Agree, then correct it, which can be fix it, get a new one, or do something different. ...Probably a few times when fail and quit:
anyone want to repair a rotary phone?!
Almost the situation of Ernestine, the telephone operator on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In!
Depending on where looking anywhere from who cares to poorly. Units of measure are arbitrary: doesn't really matter if an inch or a centimeter
The hackers might: seems like it would add to the confusion -- is there
an error in the new code or is there an external issue?
The loss of messages didn't really help but 'poop occurs'.
That's what I need...to read my QWK packet on the throne. <G>
Nah: I don't like it when people say they read books and magazines in there.
We used to have copies of Readers Digest in there. <G>
Ran out of toilet paper, did we?!
I'm using ZIP and UNZIP now. I had a ton of personal messages
from you and Nancy in this packet...ones I somehow didn't get the
other day.
It's a conspiracy!!
A lot of the problem seems to be due to not understanding the basic concepts like ¬ has to be bigger than « 'cause 4 is bigger'n 2.
But, you surely don't practice social distancing in the public restrooms.
Men pretty much always did: if there's a choice it's every other
urinal.
When food goes bad, you open the door, and everything is
holding weapons toward you, demanding money. <G>
You must have been having nightmares about that Ensure commercial!
And you were worried about the germs!
I still am...but I do practice good personal hygiene.
I'd suggest you keep practicing!! <rs!>
Gotta keep those moldy hot dogs cooled! <bseg> Food loss can become a huge loss; all those little items add up quickly.
I lost over $200 in food last year from severe storms. While
the insurance company reimbursed me for that, they would not
reimburse money for the hotel room or eating expenses. I nearly
cancelled the policies because of that.
The NetGear "network extension box" was acting funky, so I may
need to get a new one. The router only has so many ports
available.
Ah, yes. As for the tech troubleshooting issues, either poor training
or poor learning. He dialed into a diagnostic site, I could hear the computer voice saying one number, his probe was displaying another. At the time I assumed he knew what he was doing. Should have questioned
but I didn't know what other than "something doesn't seem right".
Sometimes, I've wondered if you asked something totally
unrelated to the topics at hand, what their response would be.
As for the "something doesn't seem right"...what was your first
clue??!!
Agree, then correct it, which can be fix it, get a new one, or do something different. ...Probably a few times when fail and quit:
anyone want to repair a rotary phone?!
Press 1 now, please. <G>
Depending on where looking anywhere from who cares to poorly. Units of measure are arbitrary: doesn't really matter if an inch or a centimeter
It's in multiples of 10, and that's how the ham radio bands are
laid out.
The hackers might: seems like it would add to the confusion -- is there
an error in the new code or is there an external issue?
Both??
The loss of messages didn't really help but 'poop occurs'.
That's what I need...to read my QWK packet on the throne. <G>
Nah: I don't like it when people say they read books and magazines in there.
We used to have copies of Readers Digest in there. <G>
Ran out of toilet paper, did we?!
Hardly. I guess if you have to deal with constipation, it's a
good time to read "War And Peace" <G>.
I'm using ZIP and UNZIP now. I had a ton of personal messages
from you and Nancy in this packet...ones I somehow didn't get the
other day.
It's a conspiracy!!
I had nearly 30 personal messages this morning.
A lot of the problem seems to be due to not understanding the basic concepts like ¬ has to be bigger than « 'cause 4 is bigger'n 2.
They panic when they run out of fingers and toes. :P I can do calculations in my head, but most kids today can't.
When food goes bad, you open the door, and everything is
holding weapons toward you, demanding money. <G>
You must have been having nightmares about that Ensure commercial!
My late Mom drank that stuff, but I never cared for it.
And you were worried about the germs!(Hmm: the next lines seem to work wel with the above!)
I still am...but I do practice good personal hygiene.
I'd suggest you keep practicing!! <rs!>
That's what they told the doctors when they graduated med
school. <G>
Hardly. I guess if you have to deal with constipation, it's a
good time to read "War And Peace" <G>.
War with the intestines; peace at last!
I had nearly 30 personal messages this morning.
All from Prince Jehuzibad in Nigeria?!
First one has to learn the math basics. Usually on paper, though now probably an electronic scratchpad or dry erase board. That detail
doens't matter as long as get the understanding.
Never had it so no idea. My Mother will a little too often start following/doing/wanting some routine just because she saw it on TV or
read an ad or article.
Each patient is different from another. Each patient presents slightly differently each time.
Hardly. I guess if you have to deal with constipation, it's a
good time to read "War And Peace" <G>.
War with the intestines; peace at last!
Only after the colonoscopy prep is done. :P
I had nearly 30 personal messages this morning.
All from Prince Jehuzibad in Nigeria?!
Actually, several were from you and Nancy. <G>
First one has to learn the math basics. Usually on paper, though now probably an electronic scratchpad or dry erase board. That detail
doens't matter as long as get the understanding.
They just understand that they don't understand.
Never had it so no idea. My Mother will a little too often start following/doing/wanting some routine just because she saw it on TV or
read an ad or article.
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy said he and his wife watch these shows,
and if someone on Earth has a rare medical condition. On one, she
lamented "I've got it!! I have everyone of those symptoms!!". He
replied "You do NOT have testicular cancer...you don't even have testiculars!!" <G>
Each patient is different from another. Each patient presents slightly differently each time.
At least we're the same from the back...we're all just a bunch
of buttholes. :P
Might be a duplicate - I didn't see it upload.
Well, this might be a triplicate, if I reply more than twice. <G>
Still using carbon paper, are we?!
That's because this week was next week last week. <G>
That's right where I left it!
Glad to help you find it. <G>
Just had to look behind that obvious place!
Today is supposed to be the last comfortable day of Summer where the
air temperature is nice and the humidity is low; tomorrow they're forecasting the start of the hot and humid season, with the heat index around 100ø over the weekend.
Sort of! Too bad I had put out my 1200 baud to Electronics Recycling
last Spring - that would have made a real good photo!
Might be a duplicate: I didn't see upload (and this is labelled 'resend!").
If I send it six times, it makes it a sex-tet...or will that
really screw things up?? <bseg>
Might work if at Miss Mable's House Fun House! (She's also into carnivals. <g>)
I didn't see anything here about it - maybe different supplier for this region. Several months ago there was an outbreak I think in California farms and there were signs stating their supply came from elsewhere.
War with the intestines; peace at last!
Only after the colonoscopy prep is done. :P
More like the after-effects of the anesthesia.
Actually, several were from you and Nancy. <G>
We don't offer money! Money advice, maybe!
I'm not even sure they understand they don't understand.
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy said he and his wife watch these shows,
and if someone on Earth has a rare medical condition. On one, she
lamented "I've got it!! I have everyone of those symptoms!!". He
replied "You do NOT have testicular cancer...you don't even have testiculars!!" <G>
Just about! :)
<haughtingly> I'm an anal orifice, thankyouverymuch!
Might be a duplicate - I didn't see it upload.
Well, this might be a triplicate, if I reply more than twice. <G>
Still using carbon paper, are we?!
Well, the other paper was too flat, so I settled for
carbonated. <G>
That's because this week was next week last week. <G>
That's right where I left it!
Glad to help you find it. <G>
Just had to look behind that obvious place!
That's the elephant in the room. :P
Today is supposed to be the last comfortable day of Summer where the
air temperature is nice and the humidity is low; tomorrow they're forecasting the start of the hot and humid season, with the heat index around 100ø over the weekend.
We're getting into a stormy pattern again...much of next week,
leading up the July 4 holiday, looks to be stormy. I'd rather
have wet lawns and roofs...so stray sparks from fireworks, etc.,
don't set the grass or the roofs on fire.
Sort of! Too bad I had put out my 1200 baud to Electronics Recycling
last Spring - that would have made a real good photo!
When the BBS was on the Radio Shack Model 100 laptop, I ran it
at 1200 baud only...as it only allowed one baud rate. While I no
longer have that computer, the software is still in my files
area.
Might be a duplicate: I didn't see upload (and this is labelled 'resend!").
If I send it six times, it makes it a sex-tet...or will that
really screw things up?? <bseg>
Might work if at Miss Mable's House Fun House! (She's also into carnivals. <g>)
Ooo...it makes The House Of Mirrors take on a whole new
meaning. <G>
I didn't see anything here about it - maybe different supplier for this region. Several months ago there was an outbreak I think in California farms and there were signs stating their supply came from elsewhere.
Ironically, romaine and other lettuce seems more vulnerable
than iceberg. But, it's difficult to find a place that serves
salad with iceberg lettuce anymore.
Too bad I can't use that gas in the car. Otherwise, I'd buy
a pallet of Bush's Baked Beans, get the secret formula from
Duke, and tell OPEC what they can do with their prices.
I've never had Bush's Baked Beans, but I understand there
are several varieties, and they're really good.
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy said he and his wife watch these shows,
and if someone on Earth has a rare medical condition. On one, she
lamented "I've got it!! I have everyone of those symptoms!!". He
replied "You do NOT have testicular cancer...you don't even have testiculars!!" <G>
Just about! :)
Seriously, there are so many cancers that both genders have to
worry about. Some are common to both, and others just for one. I
doubt any family has escaped that scourge.
<haughtingly> I'm an anal orifice, thankyouverymuch!
It reminds me of the joke where the guy was pulled over for
speeding. The cop asked "Where's the fire??", and the guy told
him "I'm late for work". The cop asked "OK, smart guy, what do
you do for a living??".
When he replied "I'm a rectum stretcher", the cop was stunned.
So, he inquired what that was.
The man explained that he works with the gastrointerologists
for rectal and anal surgery, and that sometimes you have to put
devices in to stretch the butt cheeks wide, to get the
instruments in...and, he's as serious as he can be with this. He
notes that sometimes, you have to get them spread to 6 feet.
Amazed, the cop asked "What do you do with a 6 foot @$$hole??".
The guy replies "You put him on top of a highway overpass, with
a radar gun".
Court Cost: $500
Bail: $2500
Look On The Cop's Face: Priceless.
For everything else, there's master.... never mind. <BG>
On another note, certain individuals are trying to remove ANY
reference of the word MASTER, whether it deals with slaves or
not. Master Lock Company, Master Gardener (a local landscape
firm), a Master's Degree, and Biblical Passages where people
address Jesus Christ as "MASTER" come to mind.
The world has gone insane and stupid.
Still using carbon paper, are we?!
Well, the other paper was too flat, so I settled for
carbonated. <G>
Did you try shaking the box before reopening?
That's the elephant in the room. :P
Is he wearing Grocho Marx's pajamas?
Not seeing any here but fog in the area.
As for the July 4 holiday, fortunately never had any fires caused by fireworks around here I know of. Locally all of the cities have
cancelled their public fireworks except Davenport. They usually team
up with Rock Island onthe other side of the Mississippi River for Red White and Boom. This year RWB is cancelled and Davenport is going at
it alone - on July 3rd. Suppose makes sense as they are probably
figuring the private displays will be mostly on July 4 and not compete.
If one has the room on the hard drive, may as well keep it: someone is bound to need it. I remember years ago looking around for some information and stumbled on an even older essentially unanswered post; replied as I had or had had the same device and repaired. Gave that information -- figured probably never to be seen but a few days later
the guy replied and said that was excactly the information he needed
and was able to get his device running again. :)
Checking Google to make sure what I think is 'iceberg lettuce' is
iceberg lettuce. I'm thinking the correct version of lettuce. The summaries indicate it's often added to fast-food burgers because of neutral flavour and satisfying crunch -- maybe that neutral flavour is
why it isn't being used in salads as just taking up space and not
really adding to the overall taste. Doesn't help you any, but might be the reason.
I've never had Bush's Baked Beans, but I understand there
are several varieties, and they're really good.
I've had them and worth the money as the occasional splurge when
they're on a really good sale. The Hy-Vee brand usually fine as is, though sometimes 'doctor up' by adding chopped onion, maybe a little molasses or something.
Seriously, there are so many cancers that both genders have to
worry about. Some are common to both, and others just for one. I
doubt any family has escaped that scourge.
Lumping all the various types of cancer together I would doubt also.
Court Cost: $500
Bail: $2500
Look On The Cop's Face: Priceless.
For everything else, there's master.... never mind. <BG>
I wonder what the judge was thinking as he heard all that!
Those people are going to have to re-invent probably all languages,
plus get everyone else on board. Might be good to have a reminder of
what occurred in the past so it doesn't occur again.
...One can host a party but not hostess a party. ...If someone prefers one term of address over another I will try to comply, same as some
people named "James" prefer that to "Jim".
Hooray on the beef roast au jus!! ..."Have a sale: ding!" ==>
Checking out the new I-74 Bridge and updating their version of Google Maps!
is around 20 minutes, and now add time for the COVID-19 sanitizing.
... Podiatrist: the doctor who has never metatarsal he didn't like.
Must've put on your reading glasses! <g>
thermometer shows "69ø". No idea why it got stuck.
One of the guys working with me at the store was a long-time waiter at
Red Lobster and he commented a few times Red Lobster has the reputation
of being low-cost but really their prices are upper-medium.
time". Burger King and McDonald's have a fish sandwich on their
menu year round.
You forgot McDonald's Filet-o-Fish!
You need to feed seasonal pix to your TV!
I don't like to wait for my food, and you don't call me late
for dinner. <G>
Eat it raw and frozen then!
Especially if you saw it on the internet or Facebook. :P
Best sources! I'll admit to 'cookbooking' when I try to figure out computer problems: figure I'm not the only one who has had this issue
so there should be answers out there. Every so often come across a comment which everyone should heed: many times the solution posted is specific to that incident -- the driver is x and you have y, the
monitor is Brand A and you have the same video card but different
monitor.
Hooray on the beef roast au jus!! ..."Have a sale: ding!" ==>
That's what my late Dad did...we may not have needed it, but it
was on sale. I threw so much stuff out after my Mom died it was
pathetic.
Checking out the new I-74 Bridge and updating their version of Google Maps!
<turn left here><railroad crossing bell sounding><train
whistle> <expletives uttered> <G>
is around 20 minutes, and now add time for the COVID-19 sanitizing.
That's what my square dance club would have to do. Considering
most members are in the vulnerable group, and it's hard to get
folks to help with cleanup afterwards, the club has decided to
"stay dark" for awhile.
... Podiatrist: the doctor who has never metatarsal he didn't like.
But, who foots the bill?? <G>
Must've put on your reading glasses! <g>
They were dirty as all get out. :P
thermometer shows "69ø". No idea why it got stuck.
I just check the weather app on the phone, to see what it is at
the airport. Although as the tagline notes, "Why give the weather
at the airport? No one lives there". <G>
One of the guys working with me at the store was a long-time waiter at
Red Lobster and he commented a few times Red Lobster has the reputation
of being low-cost but really their prices are upper-medium.
Their service isn't that. I liked their garlic cheese biscuits,
and maybe their cod and wild rice, but that was it. I don't even
remember the last time I ate there, but the food and service was
so bad, I swore I'd never go back.
time". Burger King and McDonald's have a fish sandwich on their
menu year round.
You forgot McDonald's Filet-o-Fish!
No, I didn't...I just noted the fish sandwich. I guess your
reading glasses are dirty now. <g,d,r>
You need to feed seasonal pix to your TV!
There is a small TV in my late parents bedroom, and a bigger
one in the family room, but I don't watch either of them.
I don't like to wait for my food, and you don't call me late
for dinner. <G>
Eat it raw and frozen then!
I may be crazy, but I'm not stupid. Besides, I don't want to
break my dentures. I hear a bag of strawberry cake donuts calling
me right now. <G>
lining was deteriorating and rubbing off onto the lens and that was the dirt. New case - solved that problem!
It feels like one is living there if has to wait long enough!
Their biscuits are goooood!! We haven't been to the local Red Lobster
in probably two years and probably was because had gift certificate.
No, I didn't...I just noted the fish sandwich. I guess your
reading glasses are dirty now. <g,d,r>
Darn decapitated coffee! <g>
<Thinking of Daryl babysitting the two TVs.> <gg>
I may be crazy, but I'm not stupid. Besides, I don't want to
break my dentures. I hear a bag of strawberry cake donuts calling
me right now. <G>
Wonder what ringtone they use!
... Bad TV: "That One Fly That Sits on the 7-Eleven Donut All Day"
lining was deteriorating and rubbing off onto the lens and that was the dirt. New case - solved that problem!
But, you need a soft cloth on cleaning glasses...using paper
towels and napkins could scratch the lenses.
It feels like one is living there if has to wait long enough!
One guy had been trapped at an airport for 100 days. He had
flown in from a foreign country, but because of COVID-19, he had
to self quarantine, but then he couldn't fly back home.
Their biscuits are goooood!! We haven't been to the local Red Lobster
in probably two years and probably was because had gift certificate.
Years ago, there was a coupon deal called FundChex...where you
could get discounts at local businesses. Groups used them for
fundraisers.
No, I didn't...I just noted the fish sandwich. I guess your
reading glasses are dirty now. <g,d,r>
Darn decapitated coffee! <g>
Or after a cow has calves, she is de-calf-inated. <G>
I may be crazy, but I'm not stupid. Besides, I don't want to
break my dentures. I hear a bag of strawberry cake donuts calling
me right now. <G>
Wonder what ringtone they use!
COME AND GET IT!! <G>
... Bad TV: "That One Fly That Sits on the 7-Eleven Donut All Day"
I don't want ANY insects on my food...flies, gnats, etc.
I wasn't overly concerned about reading glasses that cost a few
dollars. Now my contact lenses......
I had read of people who "missed the deadline". Most countries were making arrangements to get their citizens back home but had to be done
by a certain date.
We have/had something similar here where usually the high school graduation classes would sell coupon books with similar discounts.
Nothing this year (of course). Bettendorf had banned all door-to-door solicitations; off-hand don't know if allowed to resume. (Which
reminds me: I haven't seen the panhandlers - Bettendorf requires them
to get a license which AFAIK is a minimal cost and more to keep track
of them plus spread out so don't have several individuals fighting over the same location.)
No, I didn't...I just noted the fish sandwich. I guess your
reading glasses are dirty now. <g,d,r>
Darn decapitated coffee! <g>
Or after a cow has calves, she is de-calf-inated. <G>
Moo-ving on....
Wonder what ringtone they use!
COME AND GET IT!! <G>
<sound of running>
... Bad TV: "That One Fly That Sits on the 7-Eleven Donut All Day"
I don't want ANY insects on my food...flies, gnats, etc.
Yummmm: protein! <bleah!>
... PC RAID... Kills program bugs, DEAD!
I wasn't overly concerned about reading glasses that cost a few
dollars. Now my contact lenses......
Reminds me where the blonde gets pulled over by a blonde cop.
She can't find her drivers license, but finds a makeup mirror.
When the cop looks in it, she said "I'm sorry. I didn't realize
you were a cop".
This was after the blonde said that she had contacts, and the
cop said "I don't care who you know!! You're supposed to be
wearing glasses!!" <G>
I had read of people who "missed the deadline". Most countries were making arrangements to get their citizens back home but had to be done
by a certain date.
With Amtrak cutting all the long distance trains to 3 days a
week only on October 1, and not being to make connections (never
mind the needed 2 week quarantines), my travel days outside
central Arkansas, are over.
We have/had something similar here where usually the high school graduation classes would sell coupon books with similar discounts.
Nothing this year (of course). Bettendorf had banned all door-to-door solicitations; off-hand don't know if allowed to resume. (Which
reminds me: I haven't seen the panhandlers - Bettendorf requires them
to get a license which AFAIK is a minimal cost and more to keep track
of them plus spread out so don't have several individuals fighting over the same location.)
They need something like that in Arkansas.
No, I didn't...I just noted the fish sandwich. I guess your
reading glasses are dirty now. <g,d,r>
Darn decapitated coffee! <g>
Or after a cow has calves, she is de-calf-inated. <G>
Moo-ving on....
When I said BS one day at work, a female employee said "Cows
do, too. But, they don't brag about it". <G>
Wonder what ringtone they use!
COME AND GET IT!! <G>
<sound of running>
Or from a play I was in 45 years ago called "Headin' For A
Weddin'". Every play or movie I've seen has at least one scene of
a dinner/meal. Well, when the vittles are on the table, and Maw
Hollowbone (I was her husband in the play) yells out "Come And
Get It!!", everyone yelled "Yahoo!!"...and the script noted
"there is a mad rush for the table". <G>
... Bad TV: "That One Fly That Sits on the 7-Eleven Donut All Day"
I don't want ANY insects on my food...flies, gnats, etc.
Yummmm: protein! <bleah!>
I've seen dogs snap at flies buzzing around their heads, and at
times, they'd catch them, and eat them.
... PC RAID... Kills program bugs, DEAD!
I wish there was such a product...but it'd meet its match with
Windows. :P
That was one of my initial flights-of-fancy concerns when I started wearing contact lenses: "Says here yer' supposed t' be wearin'
glasses." "I'm wearing contact lenses -- check my eyes."
Or at least until things settle down toward the old normal again. I
can't see people waiting around overnight to make a connection to a
city five or eight hours away. I'm thinking (using trains for the example) instead of 50 car passenger trains they'll be 10 or 20, so run more frequently and so more conveniently.
to get a license which AFAIK is a minimal cost and more to keep track
of them plus spread out so don't have several individuals fighting over the same location.)
They need something like that in Arkansas.
Or at least Little Rock.
When I said BS one day at work, a female employee said "Cows
do, too. But, they don't brag about it". <G>
<chuckle> Good comeback! I have an old paperback which is a
compilation of odds and ends. One is a simple doodle-drawing of what I take as two duck heads. One says "Bullsh--!", the other says "In my
day we said 'point of order'".
a dinner/meal. Well, when the vittles are on the table, and Maw
Hollowbone (I was her husband in the play) yells out "Come And
Get It!!", everyone yelled "Yahoo!!"...and the script noted
"there is a mad rush for the table". <G>
Surprise! Plastic food!!
I've seen dogs snap at flies buzzing around their heads, and at
times, they'd catch them, and eat them.
Well if frogs can eat what bugs them....
... PC RAID... Kills program bugs, DEAD!
I wish there was such a product...but it'd meet its match with
Windows. :P
<chorus> LINUX!!!
Of course it has a few bugs and quirks too.
That was one of my initial flights-of-fancy concerns when I started wearing contact lenses: "Says here yer' supposed t' be wearin'
glasses." "I'm wearing contact lenses -- check my eyes."
Or like what Red Skelton said. He didn't want checked eyes...he
liked them brown. Of course, it's perfect if you're a cab driver. <G>
Or at least until things settle down toward the old normal again. I
can't see people waiting around overnight to make a connection to a
city five or eight hours away. I'm thinking (using trains for the example) instead of 50 car passenger trains they'll be 10 or 20, so run more frequently and so more conveniently.
The longest Amtrak train now is Auto Train, but the back half
is with the auto carriers. Otherwise, most have a dozen cars or
less.
a dinner/meal. Well, when the vittles are on the table, and Maw
Hollowbone (I was her husband in the play) yells out "Come And
Get It!!", everyone yelled "Yahoo!!"...and the script noted
"there is a mad rush for the table". <G>
Surprise! Plastic food!!
Well, there goes my appetite.
... PC RAID... Kills program bugs, DEAD!
I wish there was such a product...but it'd meet its match with
Windows. :P
<chorus> LINUX!!!
I don't have a fetish for penguins. <G>
Or like what Red Skelton said. He didn't want checked eyes...he
liked them brown. Of course, it's perfect if you're a cab driver. <G>
Or black polka dots -- seeing multiple pupils would really drive people nuts!
Waiting as the train goes by it seems like a lot longer! <g>
"there is a mad rush for the table". <G>
Surprise! Plastic food!!
Well, there goes my appetite.
I thought your comeback would involve plastic vomit!
I don't have a fetish for penguins. <G>
You can have your choice of other animals: each version has a mascot:
Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus
Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark
Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver
Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish
Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo
Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine
Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa
Ubuntu 20.10 Groovy Gorilla
Or like what Red Skelton said. He didn't want checked eyes...he
liked them brown. Of course, it's perfect if you're a cab driver. <G>
Or black polka dots -- seeing multiple pupils would really drive people nuts!
That's like the dots (half-tones) in patterns. I thought those
were cool, growing up, especially in the school math books. But,
when I got into silkscreen printing, I hated the half-tones, and
four color process.
Waiting as the train goes by it seems like a lot longer! <g>
As I've said...we rush to beat the traffic signals at the
intersections, the trains at the railroad crossings, and the
boats at the draw bridges. Yet, we'll stand patiently for 3 hours
on the golf course.
"there is a mad rush for the table". <G>
Surprise! Plastic food!!
Well, there goes my appetite.
I thought your comeback would involve plastic vomit!
You want to hear a good gag?? <URK!><COUGH!><HACK!><GAG!><CHOKE!><PUKE!><BARF!>
Happy now?? :P
I don't have a fetish for penguins. <G>
You can have your choice of other animals: each version has a mascot:
Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus
Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark
Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver
Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish
Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo
Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine
Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa
Ubuntu 20.10 Groovy Gorilla
Sounds like things have gone Zoo-perfluous. :P
That's like the dots (half-tones) in patterns. I thought those
were cool, growing up, especially in the school math books. But,
when I got into silkscreen printing, I hated the half-tones, and
four color process.
All that cool stuff is more work!
As I've said...we rush to beat the traffic signals at the
intersections, the trains at the railroad crossings, and the
boats at the draw bridges. Yet, we'll stand patiently for 3 hours
on the golf course.
Because they're having fun on the golf course and not having fun
waiting for the train to pass.
You want to hear a good gag?? <URK!><COUGH!><HACK!><GAG!><CHOKE!><PUKE!><BARF!>
Happy now?? :P
<sigh> I did ask for it....
Sounds like things have gone Zoo-perfluous. :P
Plus a trip to the Thesaurus! ...I had not heard of a fossa as an
animal -- it's a relative of the mongoose. Apparently creates holes,
not is one. <rs!> ...'Eoan' I don't recall ever hearing before -- is 'related to eastern' or 'related to dawn'. Thank goodness version
19.10 isn't LTS!
... Odd Pick-Up Line: Do you have any raisins? No? How about a date?
That's like the dots (half-tones) in patterns. I thought those
were cool, growing up, especially in the school math books. But,
when I got into silkscreen printing, I hated the half-tones, and
four color process.
All that cool stuff is more work!
Very much so. If you "expose" it too long, part of the design
won't "develop out", and if it's at the wrong angle, a maure'
will occur.
You want to hear a good gag?? <URK!><COUGH!><HACK!><GAG!><CHOKE!><PUKE!><BARF!>
Happy now?? :P
<sigh> I did ask for it....
You got it, and it wasn't a Toyota (Oh, What A Feeling!!) <G>.
Sounds like things have gone Zoo-perfluous. :P
Plus a trip to the Thesaurus! ...I had not heard of a fossa as an
animal -- it's a relative of the mongoose. Apparently creates holes,
not is one. <rs!> ...'Eoan' I don't recall ever hearing before -- is 'related to eastern' or 'related to dawn'. Thank goodness version
19.10 isn't LTS!
They'll come up with something.
... Odd Pick-Up Line: Do you have any raisins? No? How about a date?
How about this??
... I have 365 dates a year...from the calendar on the wall.
Very much so. If you "expose" it too long, part of the design
won't "develop out", and if it's at the wrong angle, a maure'
will occur.
Had and have the moire effect with certain TV scenes -- happened more
with the CRT (glass picture tube) because of lower resolution and the screen to help keep the display sharp would vibrate slightly.
These puns are killing me! ...Wpnder if they're classified as a pre- existing condition?!
... Odd Pick-Up Line: Do you have any raisins? No? How about a date?
How about this??
... I have 365 dates a year...from the calendar on the wall.
You are a busy man.
I hadn't seen any emails from you in a few days...glad to see
posts from you here.
Very much so. If you "expose" it too long, part of the design
won't "develop out", and if it's at the wrong angle, a maure'
will occur.
Had and have the moire effect with certain TV scenes -- happened more
with the CRT (glass picture tube) because of lower resolution and the screen to help keep the display sharp would vibrate slightly.
I didn't know how that was spelled, but I believe it's French.
These puns are killing me! ...Wonder if they're classified as a pre- existing condition?!
I doubt it was held this past year, due to COVID-19. But, in
previous years, in late April or early May, was the World
Championship Pun-Off in Austin, Texas, to benefit the O. Henry
Museum.
The humor was drier than the Sahara...and there were 2
categories, for the gluttons for pun-ishment. <G>
1) Punniest Of Show - you do a story or joke, full of puns, or
with a big one at the end. It's best to deliver it in 60 seconds
or less, as at 90 seconds, a bell rings, and points start getting deducted. At 2 minutes, a second bell rings, and you're
disqualified. Tiffany Wimberly, originally from northwest
Arkansas, lives in the Florida Panhandle with her husband (last I
heard). We joked if she lost, she'd be in a tiff. <G> But, one
year, she won it all with Ra-Pun-Zel.
2) High Lies And Low Puns - there are several categories, and you
know what categories might be chosen. But, until you and another
punster get on stage in head to head compuntition (pun intended),
you don't know what the category will be. You have 5 seconds to
make a pun, then it goes to your rival, who has likewise. You
can't use the same pun twice, and the one who fails to make a pun
in 5 seconds, is disqualified.
... Odd Pick-Up Line: Do you have any raisins? No? How about a date?
How about this??
... I have 365 dates a year...from the calendar on the wall.
You are a busy man.
I thought you were, having not seen any emails from you for a
few days.
Have been replying; there have been a couple of days when nothing to me and so nothing to reply to; will scan though others and occasionally comment.
I don't know the origin but with the accent mark would tend to be a possibility. Your spelling made sense and there is a colour 'mauve' so was thinking maybe a word I hadn't heard of.
Now why is the pun contest benefiting a candy bar?!
(Hang on folks: it's going to get worse!)
Well at least I didn't get the two minute bell!
Fast thinking needed!! A quick quip.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder?
Have been replying; there have been a couple of days when nothing to me and so nothing to reply to; will scan though others and occasionally comment.
I've seen that some days as well.
Thunderstorms are forecast
here from Wednesday through next Sunday, so I'm likely going to
be offline, with no BBSing or email for several days. Oh well, I
can catch up on sleep.
I don't know the origin but with the accent mark would tend to be a possibility. Your spelling made sense and there is a colour 'mauve' so was thinking maybe a word I hadn't heard of.
Not sure...but it ruined the whole design when it got in there.
Well at least I didn't get the two minute bell!
Never mind the 2 minute warning. I'll have to get it off of the
BBS computer and post it...unless it's in the 90 day cycle of the autoposts.
Well, that reminds me of a joke. Every time this woman, who
loved riding motorcycles, every time she farted, she wouldn't
hear the "poot", but "Honda"...like starting the motorcycle up.
So, she goes to her doctor, and gets naked, for her to examine
her butt. The doctor groans "Oh, no!!". Panicked, the woman
screams "What??!!".
Her doctor tells her she has an anal abscess...because "abscess
makes the fart go Honda". <BG>
I know...don't quit my day job <LOL!>.
I think by the 11th (week after July 4) the leftover fireworks were
done.
She was also one of the first in her office to re-open... :)
So she is ahead of everyone! :)
Probably! Noticed during last Thursday's shopping a little frost
buildup in a few areas but nothing major like originally.
Our (wireless) alarm system also uses a cell phone to communicate with Central Monitoring instead of using our phone line... but there's lots
of good reasons to keep the basic phone system analog....
That can backfire, though... saving a little money isn't worth having major issues from not taking necessary meds....
I don't even want to go to a tennis court to fight over love.
Hmmm... that could be worked into a tagline. <G>
Um... we aren't talking family or divorce court, but the court for settling estates.... :) And in tennis, love means nothing... ;)
Just have times when we're not able to do messaging for various
reasons.
Nah: Mother Nature will do the "KA-POW!" thunder thing! Today is
supposed to be the last of the humidity for about a week. Right now
68ø (ahhh!) and 77% humidity (drip...drip...)
Add some other pattern and make it part of the design. Probably
couldn't have sold to the original customer but someone else might be interested in a one-of-a-kind!
Step 1: Try to remember where could be.
Step 2: Try to remember where that file is buried in the subdirs.
I know...don't quit my day job <LOL!>.
Say goodnight Daryl!
... He's so old he farts dust!
I think by the 11th (week after July 4) the leftover fireworks were
done.
I think they are done here...but you can't tell if it's
fireworks or gunfire.
She was also one of the first in her office to re-open... :)
So she is ahead of everyone! :)
But, some who reopened early have had to close back down. :(
It'll be stormy here overnight through Saturday, but highs next
week will be 10-15 degrees below normal...in the upper 70s to mid
80s -- not bad for early August!!
Hopefully fireworks and not gunfire.
But, some who reopened early have had to close back down. :(
Unfortunately yes. I don't think there have been any incidents like
that around here. One downtown bar closed voluntarily because the
owner didn't want to be the potential cause of an outbreak. (I'm not
sure if still closed.) We've had a few places closed temporarily
because of a COVID-19 case appearing.
Yes, cooled off last night; highs for today and the weekend in the
upper 70's; start of next week in the low 70's. Just might be opening
the windows -- as long as the humidity is low.
... You were expecting still another smartaleck message here today?
Hopefully fireworks and not gunfire.
What was your first clue?? They're shooting them off again
here. Most of society now is selfish, and inconsiderate for the
welfare of others.
But, some who reopened early have had to close back down. :(
Unfortunately yes. I don't think there have been any incidents like
that around here. One downtown bar closed voluntarily because the
owner didn't want to be the potential cause of an outbreak. (I'm not
sure if still closed.) We've had a few places closed temporarily
because of a COVID-19 case appearing.
Area Chick-Fil-A's don't have dining room seating, although you
can walk in, and place a "to go" order, or go through the drive
thru. Also, because of COVID-19, only ONE person is allowed in
the restroom at a time. All I can think of is the video in the
zoo, where the orangutang (sp?) is swinging and banging on the
door, and making horrid noises. The caption is "When you have to
go potty, and the person inside is taking their time". :P
Yes, cooled off last night; highs for today and the weekend in the
upper 70's; start of next week in the low 70's. Just might be opening
the windows -- as long as the humidity is low.
The heat returns by late week, although isolated thunderstorms
are still possible.
... You were expecting still another smartaleck message here today?
I tried that approach with my late wife, when I told her that
"my head is so far up my butt, that I can see my throat". Without
missing a beat, she quipped "That's why your eyes are brown". <G>
I don't know most: "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" and so a few get all the news. Those few can create a lot of damage and distress for
the others. As for the fireworks, unless pretty much next door can't
for- certain identify their location for the police to handle (at
minimum a noise complaint); I nd;t know what I'd do in your situation.
the restroom at a time. All I can think of is the video in the
zoo, where the orangutang (sp?) is swinging and banging on the
door, and making horrid noises. The caption is "When you have to
go potty, and the person inside is taking their time". :P
<chuckle> Sub-captions could be "don't wait until the last minute" and "plan ahead".
The morning nes reported 53ø out there this morning! That was at the
Quad City International Airport about 10 miles south of the house; the Davenport Municipal Airport was reporting 57ø -- which was almost the
'hot spot' on the regional map. Supposed to warm up to the low- and mid-80's next week.
... You were expecting still another smartaleck message here today?
I tried that approach with my late wife, when I told her that
"my head is so far up my butt, that I can see my throat". Without
missing a beat, she quipped "That's why your eyes are brown". <G>
And the next lines are "wipe you tears". "Those are tears."
... December 19: Underdog Day
I don't know most: "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" and so a few get all the news. Those few can create a lot of damage and distress for
the others. As for the fireworks, unless pretty much next door can't
for- certain identify their location for the police to handle (at
minimum a noise complaint); I nd;t know what I'd do in your situation.
My Dad always said that. Yet, the media is awfully biased...but
that's a topic for the political echoes. <G>
What is "nd';t" ?? I guess fat fingered censors didn't want you
to type "don't". Or, are you using secret codes?? <G>
the restroom at a time. All I can think of is the video in the
zoo, where the orangutang (sp?) is swinging and banging on the
door, and making horrid noises. The caption is "When you have to
go potty, and the person inside is taking their time". :P
<chuckle> Sub-captions could be "don't wait until the last minute" and "plan ahead".
Really. Yet, nature tends to call at the most inopportune time.
In the early years of my marriage, when I had numerous IBS
attacks, I obviously was "on the throne" much of the time
(although some would say I was full of [poop] anyway). But, my
wife asked "We might as well bring your computer and the TV in
here...you spend so much of your day here".
The morning nes reported 53ø out there this morning! That was at the
Quad City International Airport about 10 miles south of the house; the Davenport Municipal Airport was reporting 57ø -- which was almost the
'hot spot' on the regional map. Supposed to warm up to the low- and mid-80's next week.
Wonder if that's a harbinger of winter?? We'll hear the wooly
worm outlooks, and other folklore deals soon enough.
... December 19: Underdog Day
There's no need to fear...Christmas in 6 days will be here. <G>
Everything and body is biased! If it weren't for politics and weather<g>)
the news programmes would be just five minutes long (with commercials
What is "nd';t" ?? I guess fat fingered censors didn't want you
to type "don't". Or, are you using secret codes?? <G>
Yes. 'Now I muss keel yew' as Achmed would say.
With cell phone, notebooks and laptops it wouldn't be that hard!
I don't know: there used to be sort of a friendly competition with a
local meteorologist and an 'amateur' weather observer, the latter
making his forecasts based on the various critters' activities and coatings, and the like. The meteorologist moved to a different part of the country and that ended that..
... December 19: Underdog Day
There's no need to fear...Christmas in 6 days will be here. <G>
And then see the tagline for the day after.
... December 26: National Whiner's Day. (Hmmm: Christmas is the 25th!)
The majority of the commercials are downright stupid. But, there are
some I don't mind seeing again and again.
There are some with the scented dryer (or washer) beads that I think
are a little creepy. The Dr. Pepper ads with Little Pepper (or
whatever his name is) are mostly awful. On the other hand, I am glad
to see that COVID has brought Lily Adams back to the AT&T commercials.
:)
Everything and body is biased! If it weren't for politics and weather
the news programmes would be just five minutes long (with commercials <g>)
The majority of the commercials are downright stupid. But,
there are some I don't mind seeing again and again.
What is "nd';t" ?? I guess fat fingered censors didn't want you
to type "don't". Or, are you using secret codes?? <G>
Yes. 'Now I muss keel yew' as Achmed would say.
Did you see his video when all of them got arrested by the
California Highway Police (CHIPS), for disorderly conduct??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-LSITHEhc4
I don't know: there used to be sort of a friendly competition with a
local meteorologist and an 'amateur' weather observer, the latter
making his forecasts based on the various critters' activities and coatings, and the like. The meteorologist moved to a different part of the country and that ended that..
I would say so.
... December 19: Underdog Day
There's no need to fear...Christmas in 6 days will be here. <G>
And then see the tagline for the day after.
... December 26: National Whiner's Day. (Hmmm: Christmas is the 25th!)
Yep...especially when the bills arrive.
Yes, there are a few that are entertaining: GEICO has numerous entertaining one. some of the Progressive Insurance ones with Flo are good. Have a regional restaurant called Maid Rite (on the original _Roseanne_ show the references to 'loose meat sandwiches' was to their signature offering) with a maybe 10-second spot pretty much consisting
of a photograph of the current special. We'll just say it looks like a kid took the picture with their cell phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-LSITHEhc4
I'll take a look at a it late -- trying to catch up!
Unfortunately. It was interesting how Mpother Nature knew and man guessed.
... December 19: Underdog Day
There's no need to fear...Christmas in 6 days will be here. <G>
Plenty of time to go shopping!
And then see the tagline for the day after.
... December 26: National Whiner's Day. (Hmmm: Christmas is the 25th!)
Yep...especially when the bills arrive.
Which a lot of people seem to forget that reaction to a purchase.
Yes, there are a few that are entertaining: GEICO has numerous entertaining one. some of the Progressive Insurance ones with Flo are
One from Geico awhile back had the theme from Peter Gunn...and
Gecko driving this "small car", and he pulls into the reserved
parking space "Employee Of The Month".
Unfortunately. It was interesting how Mpother Nature knew and man guessed.
Only The Good Lord knows what's going to happen. You no doubt
have heard about the guy who shoveled 5 inches of partly cloudy
off of his driveway. <G>
... December 19: Underdog Day
There's no need to fear...Christmas in 6 days will be here. <G>
Plenty of time to go shopping!
Bah!! Humbug!! <G>
Since we can't do sound effects in the "text messages", I found
the deal on YouTube. It wasn't the Peter Gunn theme, but this it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH3rqNBo1ew
I could see how that could have been brought back from a dusty memory
as the Peter Gunn Theme.
Or "An overnight blizzard is God saying 'Take Today Off From
Work'" <G>.
As so the Devil created telecommuting to work!
Better than the guy who wakes up in the hospital morgue, who
wakes up, wondering "If I'm alive, what am I doing here?? And, if
I'm dead, how come I have to go to the bathroom??". :P
Either way he has a problem!
Yes, there are a few that are entertaining: GEICO has numerous entertaining one. some of the Progressive Insurance ones with Flo are
One from Geico awhile back had the theme from Peter Gunn...and
Gecko driving this "small car", and he pulls into the reserved
parking space "Employee Of The Month".
I remember his small car and employee of the month but not the Peter
Gunn Theme accompanying.
Only The Good Lord knows what's going to happen. You no doubt
have heard about the guy who shoveled 5 inches of partly cloudy
off of his driveway. <G>
BTDT! He doesn't make mistakes but sometimes I wonder if it's a case
of "I wonder what this button does?".
Shop for the presents! Shop for the meals! Shop to make the house
look fabulous to the guests!
... If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!
Yes, there are a few that are entertaining: GEICO has numerous entertaining one. some of the Progressive Insurance ones with Flo are
One from Geico awhile back had the theme from Peter Gunn...and
Gecko driving this "small car", and he pulls into the reserved
parking space "Employee Of The Month".
I remember his small car and employee of the month but not the Peter
Gunn Theme accompanying.
Since we can't do sound effects in the "text messages", I found
the deal on YouTube. It wasn't the Peter Gunn theme, but this it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH3rqNBo1ew
Only The Good Lord knows what's going to happen. You no doubt
have heard about the guy who shoveled 5 inches of partly cloudy
off of his driveway. <G>
BTDT! He doesn't make mistakes but sometimes I wonder if it's a case
of "I wonder what this button does?".
Or "An overnight blizzard is God saying 'Take Today Off From
Work'" <G>.
... If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!
Better than the guy who wakes up in the hospital morgue, who
wakes up, wondering "If I'm alive, what am I doing here?? And, if
I'm dead, how come I have to go to the bathroom??". :P
Since we can't do sound effects in the "text messages", I found
the deal on YouTube. It wasn't the Peter Gunn theme, but this it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH3rqNBo1ew
I could see how that could have been brought back from a dusty memory
as the Peter Gunn Theme.
I wonder where the little booger got gas for his car...since he
did save a bunch of money on his car insurance. <G>
Or "An overnight blizzard is God saying 'Take Today Off From
Work'" <G>.
As so the Devil created telecommuting to work!
Or in "The Fat Bible" where God creates all these healthy and
nutritious foods, Satan basically says "Forget nutrition!! Bring
on the luscious fat!!". So, man is sitting on the couch, eating
junk food to the max, and has a massive heart attack. So, God
created quadruple bypass surgery...and Satan created HMO's. <G>
... Digital watch owners, your days are numbered!
I wonder where the little booger got gas for his car...since he
did save a bunch of money on his car insurance. <G>
If he's smart he would have gotten his gas at a low price with other savings like those with grocery store ponts!
Must have been an undesireable human if both are trying to keep on
Earth!
... Digital watch owners, your days are numbered!
That reminded me: at the store I wore an analog watch -- bring up the
arm, glance at the time, done. No buttons to push. Would get asked
what time it was and I soon learned most had no concept of 'quarter of' and the like, so had to say "8:45". Then for some reason that also created a problem, as did "8:10" and even "8:05"; the 'marker' times (where the clock digits are or would be) seemed not be be giving a
sense of accuracy like a digital display would, even though both analog and digital times have "8:15". Ended up learning to lie a bit: if really-truely 8:15 would say '8:16' and never be questioned like I had been with '8:15'.
... Q: How long does take to put on a pair of underwear?
A: A brief second.
I wonder where the little booger got gas for his car...since he
did save a bunch of money on his car insurance. <G>
If he's smart he would have gotten his gas at a low price with other savings like those with grocery store ponts!
For what they charge with the premiums, he should've had the
money!!
The insurance company commercials are getting really bizarre...
1) Allstate -- Mayhem (my favorite). You can find several of them
on YouTube. I especially like the one as "the mean little kid",
throwing a temper tantrum in the back of the car, and throwing
stuff everywhere, screaming "MOMMY!! MOMMY!! MOMMY!! MOMMY!!".
2) Progressive -- One they have now where "things aren't normal",
as these females are ending their conversation thread with "da",
as if they were Swedish. Now, I've got a craving for those
meatballs. :P
3) Liberty Mutual -- These are now dealing with Doug and his emu.
The 2 that come to mind are:
A) On the plane, he is asked if he has a special permit for his
"assistive bird".
B) On a workout, the exercise instructor says "Pick up the pace,
bird legs!!". Doug says "Don't talk to Lema like that!!"...to
which, she replies "I'm talking to you!!" <G>
I love garden salads, but they have to be made with iceberg
lettuce. I can't eat romaine or leaf lettuce. But, the iceberg
lettuce has a large amount of fiber, as if I was drinking prune
juice.
... Digital watch owners, your days are numbered!
That reminded me: at the store I wore an analog watch -- bring up the
arm, glance at the time, done. No buttons to push. Would get asked
what time it was and I soon learned most had no concept of 'quarter of' and the like, so had to say "8:45". Then for some reason that also created a problem, as did "8:10" and even "8:05"; the 'marker' times (where the clock digits are or would be) seemed not be be giving a
sense of accuracy like a digital display would, even though both analog and digital times have "8:15". Ended up learning to lie a bit: if really-truely 8:15 would say '8:16' and never be questioned like I had been with '8:15'.
Tell them it's "daytime" or "nighttime", and be done with
it...but, they might say "No [kidding], Sherlock!!" :P
... Q: How long does take to put on a pair of underwear?
A: A brief second.
That Depends if you try to do it with your shoes on. (Yeah,
TMI). <G>
Got messages! You're online! Hurricane Laura must not have been too
nasty to you!
When he got his agent he had to get a cheap one and so the negotiations weren't as good as they could have been. Sadly, our little gecko
friend didn't make out as well as he could have.
1) Allstate -- Mayhem (my favorite). You can find several of them
on YouTube. I especially like the one as "the mean little kid",
throwing a temper tantrum in the back of the car, and throwing
stuff everywhere, screaming "MOMMY!! MOMMY!! MOMMY!! MOMMY!!".
Generally a pretty good package. I'll admit to not quite understanding some initially.
This just popped in to my mind: during the late 60's, maybe early 70's
in the Boston area and I guess it went nationally was a commerical for Prince (brand) spaghetti. 'Typical Italian mother' yells from a third- fourth story window of a tenament building for her kid dinner is ready.
2) Progressive -- One they have now where "things aren't normal",
as these females are ending their conversation thread with "da",
as if they were Swedish. Now, I've got a craving for those
meatballs. :P
Cue Alka Selzer's "that's a spicy meat-aball"!
3) Liberty Mutual -- These are now dealing with Doug and his emu.
The 2 that come to mind are:
That combination I haven't quite figured out.
A) On the plane, he is asked if he has a special permit for his
"assistive bird".
So is the bird medical or just a business partner?
B) On a workout, the exercise instructor says "Pick up the pace,
bird legs!!". Doug says "Don't talk to Lema like that!!"...to
which, she replies "I'm talking to you!!" <G>
OK, so that one is clever!
There was another old commercial, probably for a dish soap, with the tagline "gets you out of the kitchen _fast_!" Dad used to compare it
to prune juice and other laxatives.
Tell them it's "daytime" or "nighttime", and be done with
it...but, they might say "No [kidding], Sherlock!!" :P
Being that vague would have made things worse.
... Q: How long does take to put on a pair of underwear?
A: A brief second.
That Depends if you try to do it with your shoes on. (Yeah,
TMI). <G>
Your spike heels keep getting caught?!
... Southern: "Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit."
I'd probably have to walk away and take time to think things over.
Might come to the conclusion the remainder of the relationship is worth 'overlooking' a detail. Not that the detail would be banished.
I htink just about everybody would be!
the answering machine I received years back. Was about some pain I was having after I broke my leg: I heard it as "it's just due to the
rotting". The word was "rodding", referring to the rod/implant
procedure.
Another that didn't look/seem quite right at first but had a logical explanation.
You sure you want it to 'chill out'?! We have don't any snow in the forecast; maybe the end of the month. "You want a April Fool's
surprise? I'll give you an April Fool's surprise!!" - Mother Nature.
I don't recall them losing a shipment but have had them cause damage.
Only so much of the expenses can be absorbed. ...One thing to check is how the Lyft/Uber (anyone else?) feel about packages. One thing to
have a small shoebox, another a Bankers Box or larger. And will they
wait for you while you're in line at the Post Office? Hauling
groceries is another 'kettle of fish': way too easy to have a bag fall over and there goes all over the place! (One 'trick' I do is to tie
the top closed using the handles of the plastic bag.)
That's why on ham radio, I use the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) phoenetics when I give my callsign. The letters of B, C, D, E, G, P,
T, and Z...as well J and K...sound similar.
We've had snow in Little Rock as late as April 19 in the last 45 years.
It didn't stick, but it was still "eye candy". But, the subfreezing temperatures zapped a lot of gardens. A few years ago, in early May, northwest Arkansas got significant snow.
I'd probably have to walk away and take time to think things over.
Might come to the conclusion the remainder of the relationship is worth 'overlooking' a detail. Not that the detail would be banished.
Relationships are give and take. Those who are looking for a
"mate" with no flaws, are wasting their time...they don't exist.
I htink just about everybody would be!
I see fat fingers bit you. :P
the answering machine I received years back. Was about some pain I was having after I broke my leg: I heard it as "it's just due to the
rotting". The word was "rodding", referring to the rod/implant
procedure.
That's why on ham radio, I use the International
Telecommunications Union (ITU) phoenetics when I give my
callsign. The letters of B, C, D, E, G, P, T, and Z...as well J
and K...sound similar.
I'd rather finish the work needed before my break. Now, if
nature calls, you can't leave that to the answering machine.
You sure you want it to 'chill out'?! We have don't any snow in the forecast; maybe the end of the month. "You want a April Fool's
surprise? I'll give you an April Fool's surprise!!" - Mother Nature.
We've had snow in Little Rock as late as April 19 in the last
45 years. It didn't stick, but it was still "eye candy". But, the subfreezing temperatures zapped a lot of gardens. A few years
ago, in early May, northwest Arkansas got significant snow.
Only so much of the expenses can be absorbed. ...One thing to check is how the Lyft/Uber (anyone else?) feel about packages. One thing to
have a small shoebox, another a Bankers Box or larger. And will they
wait for you while you're in line at the Post Office? Hauling
groceries is another 'kettle of fish': way too easy to have a bag fall over and there goes all over the place! (One 'trick' I do is to tie
the top closed using the handles of the plastic bag.)
I can easily get groceries and medications delivered...and go
to the Post Office just once a week. I'm starting to see
"political ad mail" now...that I don't consider critical, so I
leave it there.
Because contrary to the hype, the Earth is cooling. The growing season
in the northern U.S. is about 30 days shorter than it was 50 years ago.
It was warmer during the medieval warm period, and significantly warmer during the Roman and Bronze Age warm periods (2 to 7 degrees, depending
where you look). Warmer means good crops and good living conditions.
Colder means drought, crop failure, famine, and war. The disastrous wars
in post-Renaissance Europe stem directly from the crop failures of the
Little Ice Age. Only reason it's been "warming" is because until
recently, we were still warming up from that... but not enough.
Because contrary to the hype, the Earth is cooling. The growing season
in the northern U.S. is about 30 days shorter than it was 50 years ago.
It was warmer during the medieval warm period, and significantly warmer
during the Roman and Bronze Age warm periods (2 to 7 degrees, depending
where you look). Warmer means good crops and good living conditions.
Colder means drought, crop failure, famine, and war. The disastrous wars
in post-Renaissance Europe stem directly from the crop failures of the
Little Ice Age. Only reason it's been "warming" is because until
recently, we were still warming up from that... but not enough.
Farmers could not be convinced to move to growing more resistent crops
during said ice age. One example is the French Revolution.
Right: seeking more a companion to share time with. ...Give-and-take
on the details: you like soaps? I don't. I'll do my copmuter stuff
while you watch your soaps.
Dyslexia: it can warn while striking!! (I have no idea why certain
letter combinations get reversed when I type.)
Agree. With my luck the nurse would have recorded "R as in Robert, O
as in Oscar, D as in dummy...." GAA! Was that 'dummy' or 'tummy'??!!
Or go when need to and if someone happens to call when I'm unavailable they get to talk to the machine.
Early morning of Saturday March 19th as I type: prior forecaste were
for some snow this morning but looks like that's going to be in NE
Iowa; here in east-central Iowa rain. Just above freezing currently; tomorrow's high almost 70ø!
I'll admit to preferring to do certain types of shopping in-person so biases my answers. :) Grocery shopping is one: I'll gravitate towards
a bunch of slightly green bananas if I have one or two left here or
more yellow ones if none here at the house. ...The ad had navel oranges for $1.99 a pound -- looking around, saw a different type of orange for $1.87 so decided on those -- can't do that remotely!
Right: seeking more a companion to share time with. ...Give-and-take
on the details: you like soaps? I don't. I'll do my copmuter stuff
while you watch your soaps.
Dial, Palmolive, Camay, etc. <G>
Agree. With my luck the nurse would have recorded "R as in Robert, O
as in Oscar, D as in dummy...." GAA! Was that 'dummy' or 'tummy'??!!
I have to change them to other words, as most folks have no
clue what the ITU alphabet is.
Or go when need to and if someone happens to call when I'm unavailable they get to talk to the machine.
Never mind "talk to the hand". <G>
Early morning of Saturday March 19th as I type: prior forecaste were
for some snow this morning but looks like that's going to be in NE
Iowa; here in east-central Iowa rain. Just above freezing currently; tomorrow's high almost 70ø!
I've seen snow as late as April 19 in Little Rock on 2
occasions. And, a few years ago, on Mother's Day Weekend, they
got over a half foot of snow in northwest Arkansas. The gardeners
were furious!!
I'll admit to preferring to do certain types of shopping in-person so biases my answers. :) Grocery shopping is one: I'll gravitate towards
a bunch of slightly green bananas if I have one or two left here or
more yellow ones if none here at the house. ...The ad had navel oranges for $1.99 a pound -- looking around, saw a different type of orange for $1.87 so decided on those -- can't do that remotely!
That's true. Plus, the tagline below applies. <G>
... Cakes: 66 cents. Upside Down Cakes: 99 cents.
Right: seeking more a companion to share time with. ...Give-and-take
on the details: you like soaps? I don't. I'll do my copmuter stuff
while you watch your soaps.
Dial, Palmolive, Camay, etc. <G>
Lava!
Especially when you use words like 'knee', 'pheumonia', and
'xylophone'!
Never mind "talk to the hand". <G>
There are times....
Well I can sort of see that! Not much they can do about it though
other than maybe cover, though with 6" of snow it's either cover and
hope the ground has warmed up sufficiently and the plants don't get squished by the cover + snow or not cover and hope for the best.
... Cakes: 66 cents. Upside Down Cakes: 99 cents.
How old is that tagline?! They barely sell cupcakes for that price!
Dial, Palmolive, Camay, etc. <G>
Lava!
I forgot about that one...it was good for getting stains, etc. off
of your hands.
Right: seeking more a companion to share time with. ...Give-and-take
on the details: you like soaps? I don't. I'll do my copmuter stuff
while you watch your soaps.
Dial, Palmolive, Camay, etc. <G>
Lava!
I forgot about that one...it was good for getting stains, etc.
off of your hands.
Especially when you use words like 'knee', 'pheumonia', and
'xylophone'!
Do we knead to bake this thread, or do we need to broil it??
Well I can sort of see that! Not much they can do about it though
other than maybe cover, though with 6" of snow it's either cover and
hope the ground has warmed up sufficiently and the plants don't get squished by the cover + snow or not cover and hope for the best.
Some of the extended progs of the GFS aren't showing snow, but
showing temperatures below freezing. So, the gardeners may still
have things to worry about.
... Cakes: 66 cents. Upside Down Cakes: 99 cents.
How old is that tagline?! They barely sell cupcakes for that price!
Only if you're going to a salvage store. :P
This morning's (Sunday's) forecast is for a 90% chance of rain on Wednesday continuing into about 60% on THursday with the possibility of snow showers since will be below freezing.
This morning's (Sunday's) forecast is for a 90% chance of rain on Wednesday continuing into about 60% on THursday with the possibility of snow showers since will be below freezing.
I saw a risk of severe weather from Texas to Iowa Tuesday
night...it's supposed to blast through here later this morning.
Nature and a nightmare woke me...plus, I just got home from the
hospital Tuesday afternoon (the 4th trip in 9 months). But, I'm
getting very sleepy trying to finish this QWK packet, before the
storms arrive.
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