[fatdave]

Cobol? manuals for the lisa? Jerry...you are my nerd hero.

you might appreciate my fully working Toshiba T1000 laptop from 1987. complete with dos 2.11 embedded in rom.

This post has been edited by fatdave: 21 June 2009 - 04:56 AM

[Travelling Blackbird]

fatdave, on Jun 21 2009, 02:03 AM, said:

I have 3.14159 pieces of Blackberry Pi left

π


did it just get nerdy in here?

Only a little bit.

"I'll have the 0.14159 please. I'm watching my figures."

[Scribbler]

Did someone mention Apple??? I love Apple Pi.. Especially with custard..

I don't have a Mac....... But I have a light overcoat; does that count ???

Thanks CR for the tip on zooming in on the text, I now just press Control and + twice to see things better. I tried downloading Flashplayer from the link you added but I've no idea where it went; maybe in my Apple Pi, which I've eaten...

I bet TO looks great on those weight benches... Don't you have to lie there with your legs either side and just lift weights? This is too exciting for this thread... I'm shutting up...

[Travelling Blackbird]

qbounce, on Jun 15 2009, 10:21 PM, said:

That's a good one! Sorry, I can't go to the wedding this Saturday . . . Swine Flu and and all, cough cough.

Uh, except that it's MY WEDDING!!! Oh well, guess I'll have to use that one some other time.

Happy Honeymoon!

Hope you had a great day, and best wishes for your married life.

[ClaraTaylor]

My new car (or at least new to me) is outside. I want to go for a drive. But I've no where to go.
*sob*

So I'm sat here (using Linux by the way) trying to google Haynes manuals and such for the beast.

[greybeard]

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 12:09 PM, said:

(using Linux by the way) .

You can't be all bad then.

What car?

[ClaraTaylor]

greybeard, on Jun 21 2009, 12:18 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 12:09 PM, said:

(using Linux by the way) .

You can't be all bad then.

What car?

I have my good points it is true.

It's a Volvo V40 1.8i (petrol) SPORT.

I thought I had better be conservative with my first sports car!

[Scribbler]

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 12:09 PM, said:

My new car (or at least new to me) is outside. I want to go for a drive. But I've no where to go.
*sob*

So I'm sat here (using Linux by the way) trying to google Haynes manuals and such for the beast.

New car and no where to go...rubbish!!!

Just get in a drive anywhere, I'm sure there are lots of nice places near you...

Go visit Greybeard and check his using the correct operating system..

[ClaraTaylor]

Scribbler, on Jun 21 2009, 12:43 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 12:09 PM, said:

My new car (or at least new to me) is outside. I want to go for a drive. But I've no where to go.
*sob*

So I'm sat here (using Linux by the way) trying to google Haynes manuals and such for the beast.

New car and no where to go...rubbish!!!

Just get in a drive anywhere, I'm sure there are lots of nice places near you...

Go visit Greybeard and check his using the correct operating system..

I guess, always wanted to visit that far south.

Nice places around here... erm, yeah we'll by pass that one!

[greybeard]

Leicester to Bournemouth and back in a nice sporty car sounds like a pleasantly relaxing day trip.
But if you prefer to stay and play with your Haynes manuals - see if I care.

[twisted_ophelia]

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 07:09 AM, said:

My new car (or at least new to me) is outside. I want to go for a drive. But I've no where to go.
*sob*

So I'm sat here (using Linux by the way) trying to google Haynes manuals and such for the beast.

Just hop in the car and go! I'm sure you'll find something interesting just driving around

[msg]

Never mind all this computer speak, I'm in the middle of a hedge cutting marathon, but I'm knackered, so I'm having a wee rest before I tackle the rest of it. Afterwards I might have a quick read at computer weekly, then I might be able to understand you lot!!

[fatdave]

hedge cutting? If I wasn't knackered I'd make a joke.

[twisted_ophelia]

fatdave, on Jun 21 2009, 12:31 PM, said:

hedge cutting? If I wasn't knackered I'd make a joke.

Be careful with those shears, Msg!

[StillFingers]

msg, on Jun 21 2009, 09:27 AM, said:

Never mind all this computer speak, I'm in the middle of a hedge cutting marathon, but I'm knackered, so I'm having a wee rest before I tackle the rest of it. Afterwards I might have a quick read at computer weekly, then I might be able to understand you lot!!

Be careful of those pesky hogs, hedge hiding porkers they are, unless you are BBQing for fathers day
Computer weekly nah, don't waste your time, try something like http://www.finegardening.com/
or sit back, relax and listen to an old gardener's tune

Iron Butterfly - In A Gadda Da Vida

This post has been edited by StillFingers: 21 June 2009 - 04:46 PM

[dancin' johnny]

[fatdave]

in about an hour (if the scene comes through!) I will be able to download the first episode of the new series of Top Gear.

[Ches]

I need to vent, this will do..

So I started seeing Kris is Nov.. we didnt start 'dating' till mid Feb.. Now four months later I know this isnt for me. I like him, but I cant see a future with him. I feel as though I've done what I could to test the water and Im certain its not for me.

So we broke up over the phone this morning. I kept it short and sweet.. no reason to pile on bullshit excuses or make it any more personal than needed. The truth is, I cant handle a relationship ( serious or casual) -as of now- and I dont think its fair to drag him along. I tried to explain this to him and he still is feeling so offended.

I understand why someone takes rejection personally, but I cant grasp why this has to be such an ordeal. When did society decide that dating meant u had to dedicate yourself to someone. I thought dating was the casual stage when you got to know each other, then decided if you could really take it to the next level. Why do I owe him an explanation other then " this isnt working for me"?

When did dating get so serious?

Im a little ticked because I feel guilty now. Yet when I went into the dating thing I made it perfectly clear I had nothing to give and wasnt sure if I could really do it.

I'm just so annoyed.. Dating is supposed to be about DATING, not commitment and obligation.

Im so annoyed I refuse to proof read this.. Good luck.

[Trinity]

I'm in Africa and I'm not bored!
(ok i know I'm online but i was given a free internet card, can't look a gift horse in the mouth!)
Welcome back Scribbs!!!

[twisted_ophelia]

Ches, on Jun 21 2009, 03:35 PM, said:

I need to vent, this will do..

So I started seeing Kris is Nov.. we didnt start 'dating' till mid Feb.. Now four months later I know this isnt for me. I like him, but I cant see a future with him. I feel as though I've done what I could to test the water and Im certain its not for me.

So we broke up over the phone this morning. I kept it short and sweet.. no reason to pile on bullshit excuses or make it any more personal than needed. The truth is, I cant handle a relationship ( serious or casual) -as of now- and I dont think its fair to drag him along. I tried to explain this to him and he still is feeling so offended.

I understand why someone takes rejection personally, but I cant grasp why this has to be such an ordeal. When did society decide that dating meant u had to dedicate yourself to someone. I thought dating was the casual stage when you got to know each other, then decided if you could really take it to the next level. Why do I owe him an explanation other then " this isnt working for me"?

When did dating get so serious?

Im a little ticked because I feel guilty now. Yet when I went into the dating thing I made it perfectly clear I had nothing to give and wasnt sure if I could really do it.

I'm just so annoyed.. Dating is supposed to be about DATING, not commitment and obligation.

Im so annoyed I refuse to proof read this.. Good luck.

That's exactly why, since my divorce, I have not wanted to date. I don't want to deal with the bullshit and people getting all offended (and most dudes bore the shizz out of me, to be perfectly honest, not to mention that very few can keep up with me). I get asked out a lot but I don't feel the need to be in a relationship right now--or even to date--either so I totally understand how you feel, my creepy Libra twin.

His reaction is just wounded pride, a natural thing. It's like a knee jerk thing, to get pissed off and offended when your pride is hurt.

This post has been edited by twisted_ophelia: 22 June 2009 - 03:50 AM

[Scribbler]

trinity, on Jun 21 2009, 10:06 PM, said:

I'm in Africa and I'm not bored!
(ok i know I'm online but i was given a free internet card, can't look a gift horse in the mouth!)
Welcome back Scribbs!!!

Trust you to copy me by going off to Africa Trin...

I hope you're enjoying the adventure out there, those bumpy dirt tracks, etc. I'm looking forward to see your photos's posted here when you return and reading your report.

Its nice to be back, I missed a lot of you guys...

Mike

[Scribbler]

Ches, on Jun 21 2009, 08:35 PM, said:

I need to vent, this will do..

So I started seeing Kris is Nov.. we didnt start 'dating' till mid Feb.. Now four months later I know this isnt for me. I like him, but I cant see a future with him. I feel as though I've done what I could to test the water and Im certain its not for me.

So we broke up over the phone this morning. I kept it short and sweet.. no reason to pile on bullshit excuses or make it any more personal than needed. The truth is, I cant handle a relationship ( serious or casual) -as of now- and I dont think its fair to drag him along. I tried to explain this to him and he still is feeling so offended.

I understand why someone takes rejection personally, but I cant grasp why this has to be such an ordeal. When did society decide that dating meant u had to dedicate yourself to someone. I thought dating was the casual stage when you got to know each other, then decided if you could really take it to the next level. Why do I owe him an explanation other then " this isnt working for me"?

When did dating get so serious?

Im a little ticked because I feel guilty now. Yet when I went into the dating thing I made it perfectly clear I had nothing to give and wasnt sure if I could really do it.

I'm just so annoyed.. Dating is supposed to be about DATING, not commitment and obligation.

Im so annoyed I refuse to proof read this.. Good luck.

Wow Ches. I'm not sure if that came from the head or the heart, but it was certainly powerful stuff.

I've not the faintest idea about dating, especially now a days. I know about rejection and the hurt it feels, I also know about loneliness.

I cant really comment on your personal feelings; the age gap is too wide, its a generation thing.

Since my wife died I've felt more and more isolated. Even with my young and attractive PA's around, plus the fun times we have together I still feel very lonely; this 2nd year has been the worst.

Maybe with your youth you can feel ok about being independent, which seems to be the norm these days. With me being used to having my wife around for 43 years, since she died I now find it harder to cope with the problems life throws at me.

We are all different and see things from different perspectives. I hope you feel better now you've written down your thoughts but try not to blame the guy for feeling hurt; us guys do have emotions too Ches. Good luck.

Mike

[StillFingers]

I'm thinkin both of you need a big hug

Ches :hug:

Mike :hug:

Okay, back to business, laying about is tough work

[twisted_ophelia]

I am taking a day off today to stay off my ass and try to speed up the healing of my skin issue. It was Ches who convinced me to be a lazy princess today

[StillFingers]

Argggg, Mimi, not a bedsore...plez do rest, relax and roll about often, take the pressure off that arse of yours
All hopes you heal quickly...be as lazy a princess as your active life can bare

Jerry

This post has been edited by StillFingers: 22 June 2009 - 06:39 PM

[qbounce]

Ches,
You call the shots in dating. If you want it plutonic, so be it. If not, that works too. Don't commit yourself to just one flavor at a time. Remember THIS??

I had a good weekend.

Got married Saturday.

Fell down, had a bowel accident, and the Wife nearly flooded the house by overfilling the pool into the back yard, Sunday.

Just a boring 'ol Monday. Amen!!

[Scribbler]

qbounce, on Jun 22 2009, 07:56 PM, said:

Ches,
You call the shots in dating. If you want it plutonic, so be it. If not, that works too. Don't commit yourself to just one flavor at a time. Remember THIS??

I had a good weekend.

Got married Saturday.

Fell down, had a bowel accident, and the Wife nearly flooded the house by overfilling the pool into the back yard, Sunday.

Just a boring 'ol Monday. Amen!!

Totally boring Bouncer...wedded, flooded, bump-ed and shi##ed all in a few days!!.... You don't do things by halves do you...

Congrats Bouncer...

[StillFingers]

Congrats Qbounce, may life's joys find you both each and every day

[Kev-O]

Ches, on Jun 21 2009, 03:35 PM, said:

I need to vent, this will do..

So I started seeing Kris is Nov.. we didnt start 'dating' till mid Feb.. Now four months later I know this isnt for me. I like him, but I cant see a future with him. I feel as though I've done what I could to test the water and Im certain its not for me.

So we broke up over the phone this morning. I kept it short and sweet.. no reason to pile on bullshit excuses or make it any more personal than needed. The truth is, I cant handle a relationship ( serious or casual) -as of now- and I dont think its fair to drag him along. I tried to explain this to him and he still is feeling so offended.

I understand why someone takes rejection personally, but I cant grasp why this has to be such an ordeal. When did society decide that dating meant u had to dedicate yourself to someone. I thought dating was the casual stage when you got to know each other, then decided if you could really take it to the next level. Why do I owe him an explanation other then " this isnt working for me"?

When did dating get so serious?

Im a little ticked because I feel guilty now. Yet when I went into the dating thing I made it perfectly clear I had nothing to give and wasnt sure if I could really do it.

I'm just so annoyed.. Dating is supposed to be about DATING, not commitment and obligation.

Im so annoyed I refuse to proof read this.. Good luck.

Damn you know you suck at life if you get dumped by a girl in a wheelchair . Im just kiddin ches. If it wasnt ment to be then it just wasnt ment to be. Dont beat yourself up over it.

qbounce, on Jun 22 2009, 02:56 PM, said:

Ches,
You call the shots in dating. If you want it plutonic, so be it. If not, that works too. Don't commit yourself to just one flavor at a time. Remember THIS??

I had a good weekend.

Got married Saturday.

Fell down, had a bowel accident, and the Wife nearly flooded the house by overfilling the pool into the back yard, Sunday.

Just a boring 'ol Monday. Amen!!

Congrats man an good luck!

[Hapahowlee]

Congratulations Bouncer . . . on the marriage of course. About frickin time!!!!!!! Pics please!!!!

Don't you have an automatic leveler on your pool? If not, I'm sure it wouldn't cost too much to tap into your water source and have that done. The only time I worry about flooding is when it finally rains in Arizona. Wifey sure has a funny way of cleaning the floors.


SCRIBS!! I'm so glad you're back and posting again. Seems we keep missing each other. May have to catch you in private (Wink, Wink, Nudge, Nudge)


MIMI ~ You need a princess day. As many as it takes to heal and then some cuz you are a beautiful princess!

Ches ~ Good you vented, but don't beat yourself up. Seems you were up front from the beginning and it's too bad the guy's hurt, but you can't control that. You seemed to have been very diplomatic about the entire call. When I dated and noticed any guy getting closer than I wanted, I'd find other things to do so I'd be booked when I was asked out again. I guess I took the "Chicken" route. Didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. Even though I believe in being as honest as possible, it's sort of like a friend asking, "Do I look fat in this dress?" Then what do you say?

It's hard to try the "Let's just be friends" thing too. I dated this guy who worked with my brother and it was just too weird. He was a nice guy and we had nice chats on the phone and went out a couple of times, but everything we did or talked about got back to my brother, so I felt like I was dating my brother, plus he really wasn't my type or maybe I should say there really wasn't any sexual chemistry there from the first meeting. Then I had to do the "Arms crossed" body maneuver to avoid any make-out sessions. Hmm, guess maybe this is why some people call it the "Dating Game."


TRINNY ~ I didn't know you were in Africa or more like Can't wait to see pics. Continue on having fun.


STILLFINGERS ~ You had a good idea . . . here's hugs for everyone posting on here