Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[HockeyKat]

As you can tell by now Kris, computers and peripherals are largely a matter of personal opinion and preference. One user's bad experience, is another user's recommendation.

In the end, it's what you like.

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Kat - sorry to hear about your driver troubles with the 64x. From my experience with the server I'm running at home (wireless network connecting 3 pcs, 1 laptop, 2 printers, and a slew of multimedia devices), I've had limited issues. Some manufacturers have been somewhat slow on the draw in releasing the 64x drivers, but for the most part, it should be a thing of the past (unless you're using a Russian device manufactured during the cold war ).

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Regarding Acer - my wife's laptop is an Acer that has worked flawlessly (again, Acer only makes the shell and puts the components together) - I wouldn't shy away from the brand, put your research into the components within.

I'm in Ontario and shop at either Canada Computers, or Tiger Direct. Both have stores in Ontario, but ship Canada wide (just check out their websites). Hope this helps, and just let me know if there's anything else I can be of help with.
Cheers,
Bushmills

I couldn't agree more on personal preference, and brand name being just a shell of parts.

I did have a bad experience with HP, mostly with the customer service aspect and that may have changed. The laptop was a lemon, but that was just that particular model. It had a major design flaw (and an ensuing class action lawsuit, actually).

I didn't realize that Tiger Direct was Canada as well. They have 2 stores in this area. I find their online store to be awesome, and the bricks and mortar, well, maybe not so much.

My 64x issues are with two specific printers in my office, neither of which offer 64x drivers, and with my Samsung Moment which also does not offer a USB driver for 64x 7. I have tried a few things with the latter but haven't completely researched it yet. I can just take the darn micro sd out and stick it in the card reader, which for now seems like less effort.

I have also had a ton of issues with my development environment (I write software for a living), but that is not something a typical user would experience.

 

[Bunless]

I have nothing to add on computers... except that I love my mac!

Sooo...
at the doctor yesterday, I found out that it will be months, not weeks, but months before I can drive again, since it's the driving foot that the achilles tendon ruptured on.

The tough part is that I work about an hour away from where we live. I was really excited that this would be our first year that we (being DH and myself) didn't have to write a check into the business to cover any expenses. Well, oops, now I'm having to pay for more staff hours until I can get down there more consistently. Gah! so so frustrating.

The good news is that I'm doing some partial weight bearing, two weeks before I was originally told I would!

 

[Bushmills]

I just have to pop in and LMAO at this THIS! SHOULD BE A TAG!!

OK- now I am leaving!

Have a great night everyone!

Thanks Maddi - glad this wasn't taken out of context - kids aren't bad, they should just stay out of Disney

I meant to ask you - what did you think of the Alice in Wonderland movie?

 

[Bushmills]

I couldn't agree more on personal preference, and brand name being just a shell of parts.

I did have a bad experience with HP, mostly with the customer service aspect and that may have changed. The laptop was a lemon, but that was just that particular model. It had a major design flaw (and an ensuing class action lawsuit, actually).

I didn't realize that Tiger Direct was Canada as well. They have 2 stores in this area. I find their online store to be awesome, and the bricks and mortar, well, maybe not so much.

My 64x issues are with two specific printers in my office, neither of which offer 64x drivers, and with my Samsung Moment which also does not offer a USB driver for 64x 7. I have tried a few things with the latter but haven't completely researched it yet. I can just take the darn micro sd out and stick it in the card reader, which for now seems like less effort.

I have also had a ton of issues with my development environment (I write software for a living), but that is not something a typical user would experience.

Sorry to hear about your HP horror story. I can sympathize - it is incredibly frustrating dealing with needless situations like that. The company should stand behind their product, but they seldom do.

I had to wait a bit for my sound card driver as well - I agree 100% - it is frustrating. Especially having to spend the time to research to find a solution (whereas it should be right on the manufacturer's website for download).

I guess that's the downside of rapidly progressing technology - some companies fight to keep up. Lol, I hear you - oddly enough, the old school solutions sometimes work best!
Cheers,
Bushmills

 

[Bushmills]

I have nothing to add on computers... except that I love my mac!

Sooo...
at the doctor yesterday, I found out that it will be months, not weeks, but months before I can drive again, since it's the driving foot that the achilles tendon ruptured on.

The tough part is that I work about an hour away from where we live. I was really excited that this would be our first year that we (being DH and myself) didn't have to write a check into the business to cover any expenses. Well, oops, now I'm having to pay for more staff hours until I can get down there more consistently. Gah! so so frustrating.

The good news is that I'm doing some partial weight bearing, two weeks before I was originally told I would!

Ouch - not fun! I hear cocktails help though . Hope things work out for you quickly.

What kind of business do you guys own?
Cheers,
Bushmills

 

[maddhatir]

I have nothing to add on computers... except that I love my mac!

Sooo...
at the doctor yesterday, I found out that it will be months, not weeks, but months before I can drive again, since it's the driving foot that the achilles tendon ruptured on.

....so do you think your insurance might pay for a Chauffeur??? It's wortha try! Hey- you are a busy girl

Ugh- all joking aside- sorry to hear that

I couldn't agree more on personal preference, and brand name being just a shell of parts.

I did have a bad experience with HP, mostly with the customer service aspect and that may have changed. The laptop was a lemon, but that was just that particular model. It had a major design flaw (and an ensuing class action lawsuit, actually).
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I think customer service for anything anymore stinks! My phone calls usually end up like this......"%$#@ YOU" {{slams the phone down}} I can't help it. I DREAD even picking up the phone in attempt a call "Mike" in India.

I had a bad experience will my Dell. Only 2 days after getting it- it died. I spent HOURS on the phone with a "Mike" until I was in tears and I had to hand the phone to DH. DH told them (after they wanted us to take it apart) "FORGET IT!- we are sending it back and we want a full refund" so, that is what we did. I went out and bought an HP. I love it except for the fact that 2 years ago the speakers just stopped working. I tried to install new drivers blah blah and that did not help. I took it to be repaired and the guy told me it was probably the motherboard and did not even want to touch it. There was NO WAY in he!! I was calling customer service for their help. So- I now just plug in headphones or use a little portable speaker I bought.

I want a Mac. I WILL get one some day- don't you worry

Thanks Maddi - glad this wasn't taken out of context - kids aren't bad, they should just stay out of Disney

I meant to ask you - what did you think of the Alice in Wonderland movie?

I love the use of the word....Albatross. I think for most people who choose not to have children, this is an accurate description of what it would be like.

Believe it or not! I have not seen Alice yet!!!!!! I have a copy of a DVD that a friend, of a friend, of a friend...of a friend gave me But I did not watch it yet. I do not wish to see this movie in crappy quality or sound. I would love to see it on the big screen in all of it's 3D glory- but, DH gets motion sickness. ugh. What to do......what to do.................

 

[Bushmills]

....so do you think your insurance might pay for a Chauffeur??? It's wortha try! Hey- you are a busy girl

Ugh- all joking aside- sorry to hear that



I think customer service for anything anymore stinks! My phone calls usually end up like this......"%$#@ YOU" {{slams the phone down}} I can't help it. I DREAD even picking up the phone in attempt a call "Mike" in India.

I had a bad experience will my Dell. Only 2 days after getting it- it died. I spent HOURS on the phone with a "Mike" until I was in tears and I had to hand the phone to DH. DH told them (after they wanted us to take it apart) "FORGET IT!- we are sending it back and we want a full refund" so, that is what we did. I went out and bought an HP. I love it except for the fact that 2 years ago the speakers just stopped working. I tried to install new drivers blah blah and that did not help. I took it to be repaired and the guy told me it was probably the motherboard and did not even want to touch it. There was NO WAY in he!! I was calling customer service for their help. So- I now just plug in headphones or use a little portable speaker I bought.

I want a Mac. I WILL get one some day- don't you worry



I love the use of the word....Albatross. I think for most people who choose not to have children, this is an accurate description of what it would be like.

Believe it or not! I have not seen Alice yet!!!!!! I have a copy of a DVD that a friend, of a friend, of a friend...of a friend gave me But I did not watch it yet. I do not wish to see this movie in crappy quality or sound. I would love to see it on the big screen in all of it's 3D glory- but, DH gets motion sickness. ugh. What to do......what to do.................

Wow, just wow. Johnny called - he wants his lock of hair back

But don't feel bad - I've yet to see any movie in 3D (outside Disney of course). Hey, Rum Diaries should be released this year!! Can't wait!

I agree on your thoughts on albatross - for those of us who made the decision, we do tend to look at the little beggars as an albatross - soul sucking, cancerous weights, dragging us into the abyss of mediocrity. That's just my opinion though. No offence against anyone wanting or having said albatrosseseseseses (what the feck is the plural for "albatross"???)

 

[maddhatir]

Wow, just wow. Johnny called - he wants his lock of hair back

I am more of a Johnny fan when he looks like a human being in a movie role with a good story. ITA! I can't wait for Rum Diary though!! Hunter S., JD and Giovanni Ribisi. Nice! I wish JD can go back to being just weird and obscure. I don't like it now that everyone has latched on. I tend to jump ship when that happens. I know I can't do that, so, I keep my love of JD to myself more now than ever, I don't want to join in with the "band wagon jumper-on-ers"

Here is MY JD test-
We do not need to discuss Mr. Depp OR his dreaminess IF
1) you do not think Fear and Loathing is one of JD's BEST performances (IMO- it IS the best)
2) you did not laugh your @$$ off watching said best performance
3) you have NO idea how Fear and Loathing and Rum Diary are connected
4) you have NO idea what the word "Gonzo" means and why it is so important to JD to be associated with anything "Gonzo"

With that said- I am keeping my damn lock of hair b/c I think I deserve it more than most. So there.

No offence against anyone wanting or having said albatrosseseseseses (what the feck is the plural for "albatross"???)

It's Albatreeses- like meeses..................

 

[Bushmills]

I am more of a Johnny fan when he looks like a human being in a movie role with a good story. ITA! I can't wait for Rum Diary though!! Hunter S., JD and Giovanni Ribisi. Nice! I wish JD can go back to being just weird and obscure. I don't like it now that everyone has latched on. I tend to jump ship when that happens. I know I can't do that, so, I keep my love of JD to myself more now than ever, I don't want to join in with the "band wagon jumper-on-ers"

Here is MY JD test-
We do not need to discuss Mr. Depp OR his dreaminess IF
1) you do not think Fear and Loathing is one of JD's BEST performances (IMO- it IS the best)
2) you did not laugh your @$$ off watching said best performance
3) you have NO idea how Fear and Loathing and Rum Diary are connected
4) you have NO idea what the word "Gonzo" means and why it is so important to JD to be associated with anything "Gonzo"

With that said- I am keeping my damn lock of hair b/c I think I deserve it more than most. So there.



It's Albatreeses- like meeses..................

You and me both - as a HUGE HST fan, I'm psyched! Have you read "The Kitchen Stories"? Was written by Bob Beaudis, and an artist friend of HST's - some great anecdotes, and an excellent read.

LMAO - you sound like Mrs Bushmills - she looses interest when her "hotties" hit the mainstream. Happened with Russel Crowe, happened with Gerard Butler, and to some extend with Johnny Depp. Having said that, I understand your obsession (and protectionism).

I totally agree about wagon jumpers - my pet peeve is such with HST. All of a sudden, everyone has a Hunter cadence, and uses a filter tip; thinking it makes them deep. Why do people have to mimick (poorly) what they can never be?

My apologies, you keep the lock, you very much deserve it (besides, who knows what it's been through by now).

Oh, and by the way, I hates meeses to pieces!

 

[Bunless]

Ouch - not fun! I hear cocktails help though . Hope things work out for you quickly. No cocktails until I'm off the crutches... so another month or so?

What kind of business do you guys own? A ballet school, in which I am the primary teacher.
Cheers,
Bushmills

....so do you think your insurance might pay for a Chauffeur??? It's wortha try! Hey- you are a busy girl
You know, I should ask. They do pay for a house keeper if we needed it.
Ugh- all joking aside- sorry to hear that
Thank You



I want a Mac. I WILL get one some day- don't you worry The only crappy thing about Mac is that it's almost impossible to get a phone call to them. They like to do everything online. The exception being is if you actually go to an Apple or Mac store.



I love the use of the word....Albatross. I think for most people who choose not to have children, this is an accurate description of what it would be like. I Too love it!

Hey, Rum Diaries should be released this year!! Can't wait! um, Rum Diaries?

I agree on your thoughts on albatross - for those of us who made the decision, we do tend to look at the little beggars as an albatross - soul sucking, cancerous weights, dragging us into the abyss of mediocrity. That's just my opinion though. No offence against anyone wanting or having said albatrosseseseseses (what the feck is the plural for "albatross"???)

The plural is albatross or albatrosses.

4) you have NO idea what the word "Gonzo" means and why it is so important to JD to be associated with anything "Gonzo" You know, I'd never thought about that before, his association with things "Gonzo" but it's a bit true, isn't it.
:

 

[KRIS10420]

Sooo...
at the doctor yesterday, I found out that it will be months, not weeks, but months before I can drive again, since it's the driving foot that the achilles tendon ruptured on.

The tough part is that I work about an hour away from where we live. I was really excited that this would be our first year that we (being DH and myself) didn't have to write a check into the business to cover any expenses. Well, oops, now I'm having to pay for more staff hours until I can get down there more consistently. Gah! so so frustrating.

The good news is that I'm doing some partial weight bearing, two weeks before I was originally told I would!

Sorry to hear that, hopefully you'll heal quicker than that and get back to life. How will an injury like this affect your dancing?

Here is MY JD test-
We do not need to discuss Mr. Depp OR his dreaminess IF
1) you do not think Fear and Loathing is one of JD's BEST performances (IMO- it IS the best) That is a great movie and yes definitely one of his best
2) you did not laugh your @$$ off watching said best performance Everytime we watch it

 

[Bushmills]

Urggh, busy week, and too many dead synapses - not Rum Diaries, The Rum Diary. Oftentimes, my fingers work much faster than my brain does.

I keep this up, and I'll have to give back my doctorate from the Universal Life Church. Hunter's rolling over in his....well, I'm sure he's rolling something right now.

Technically, you could sit while having said cocktail, then you wouldn't be on crutches

 

[maddhatir]

Urggh, busy week, and too many dead synapses - not Rum Diaries, The Rum Diary. Oftentimes, my fingers work much faster than my brain does.

I knew what you meant

You know, I'd never thought about that before, his association with things "Gonzo" but it's a bit true, isn't it.

He was really good friends with Hunter S. Thompson. Did you ever see the movie Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson? Good movie.

 

[Bushmills]

I knew what you meant



He was really good friends with Hunter S. Thompson. Did you ever see the movie Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson? Good movie.

Thanks Maddi

Gonzo was a good movie! With the possible exception of some of his later (last) interviews, Hunter was a walking soundbite. How a man could spend the vast majority of his life killing brain cells, yet still have more in his final days then most have in a lifetime is beyond me.

Though while it's not talked about as much (probably due to the movie itself), Bill Murray did an excellent HST impression as well. That's another one of my favorite movies (mind candy, but his impression was very good).

BTW - it's SATURDAY!!!!!

 

[maddhatir]

Thanks Maddi

Gonzo was a good movie! With the possible exception of some of his later (last) interviews, Hunter was a walking soundbite. How a man could spend the vast majority of his life killing brain cells, yet still have more in his final days then most have in a lifetime is beyond me.

Though while it's not talked about as much (probably due to the movie itself), Bill Murray did an excellent HST impression as well. That's another one of my favorite movies (mind candy, but his impression was very good).

BTW - it's SATURDAY!!!!!

When they filmed the "old" Hunter, he kind of scared me. He seemed very mean

I thought Bill did a great job in "Where the Buffalo Roam"! Great movie!

 

[Kennywife]

Ok friends......

I have big news.

Next year (hopefully) or the year after, Kenny and I are going to see grandpa.

Yeah, I know. So? Well, grandpa lives in.............................................


JAPAN

Hokkaido, Japan to be exact. It's like Aspen, Colorado or so I've heard.

We plan to go around our 5th wedding anniversary to visit the family, see Tokyo, and also visit a certain park where a mouse lives.

Hee! Hee! So happy!

Anna

 

[maddhatir]

OMG- just watching Bill Maher/New Rules. He said we should just call the woman who sent her Russian kid back what she really is......a role model

People started booing and of course he came back with a "ohhhhhh come on, like you people never sent back something defective................."

He really tells it like it is, doesn't he?

 

[Shyvioletisme]

OMG- just watching Bill Maher/New Rules. He said we should just call the woman who sent her Russian kid back what she really is......a role model

People started booing and of course he came back with a "ohhhhhh come on, like you people never sent back something defective................."

He really tells it like it is, doesn't he?

lol


whew...finally back...some of you may have seen on my facebook, but friday night we had horrible storms that knocked out our power a little after midnight and we didnt' get power back on until around 2 pm Saturday...then it was another 4-5 hours before cable/internet/home phone came back. It's been an exciting weekend..lol.
oh I also got to watch a small child(maybe 3-4 years old) have a complete meltdown at lunch yesterday...I'm talking red faced, balled up fists, screaming bloody murder in the middle of a restaurant meltdown...and it seriously took mom about 15 minutes of this before she took him outside to calm him down...I almost wanted to clap when she finally took him out...sheesh.

 

[Bushmills]

When they filmed the "old" Hunter, he kind of scared me. He seemed very mean

I thought Bill did a great job in "Where the Buffalo Roam"! Great movie!

Absolutely, it's when they pass the precipice of controlling their life, to life controlling them. I think he was a very mean, angry individual toward the end. He was in considerable physical pain, and he never cracked the "mainstream" in either literary, or the Hollywood mainstream like he thought he would. Though wish they'd do a screenplay of "A Curse Of Lonos".

Sorry to hear about your power outage Shy, but hopefully they were at least thunderstorms for you (I LOVE thunder - makes me feel all Bela Lugosi like).

However, I feel worse for you, having to sit through the temper tantrum - those situation drive me to drink (well, more of a putt than a drive). I can appreciate the fact that the little freaks have to be society trained somehow - just wish I could opt out of the program.

 

[zima-cheryl]

I can appreciate the fact that the little freaks have to be society trained somehow - just wish I could opt out of the program.