Topic: THE RAGING HEADACHE (Read 67026 times)

Ben · « **Reply #90 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:00:04 AM »

I went home for lunch and there were three boxes from Dell! What a pleasant surprise. I bought the computer on Monday and they said the tentative ship date was next Monday, February 4th. I got an e-mail yesterday saying it had shipped and would be delivered today. I wasn't going to believe it until it happened. Well, it happened. I did a cursory check and everything is there that is supposed to be there including speakers, two optical drives, a keyboard, a flat screen monitor with USB ports, a 19 in 1 media card reader and all necessary cables and CD program discs. Since I'm seeing George tonight (not that George, the one who hangs out in the park and paints) I won't set it up until tomorrow. O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!

Ben · « **Reply #91 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:01:46 AM »

It's been a productive day so far (outside of the work environment but that's another story). I mailed my state taxes and mailed in the form required for e-filers for my federal taxes. I should have my refund in a couple of weeks. And when I pay for the computer I'll still have money left over!

Ben · « **Reply #92 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:02:43 AM »

Our new database at work has decided to misbehave. Problems (bugs as they are called in the software design area) are being worked out but it's been a pain in the behind trying to work this morning.

bk · « **Reply #93 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:08:02 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 30, 2008, 09:55:44 AM

My ASK BK question:

Have you ever finished writing anything so quickly? That gazelle is doing overtime laps!!

If I do finish next week, this certainly will be the quickest novel - MAHH was the former quickest at eight weeks. The longest was the first - almost ten months.

bk · « **Reply #94 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:08:18 AM »

Pages are still printing.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #95 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:10:33 AM »

Yikes. A very pushy woman from church just called. Luckily, I stayed strong and declined to be involved with the Easter sunrise service next month. She wanted me to write the script, build some kind of cheesy sets out of cardboard, and involve the youth.

I declined because none of those things are my strengths, and a lot of stuff always falls to me at holidays anyway.

Jane · « **Reply #96 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:11:48 AM »

Happy news Ben. Does this mean we will soon have photos of Anthony's latest project?

Jane · « **Reply #97 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:13:10 AM »

DR Laura-I'm confused how anything to do with Easter can be in February.

Jane · « **Reply #98 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:13:46 AM »

Oh, & good for you declining!

singdaw · « **Reply #99 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:17:19 AM »

Yes, glad you stayed strong, DearReaderLaura DR!!

singdaw · « **Reply #100 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:17:56 AM »

Those pushy church ladies are insidious.

Insidious, I tell you.

singdaw · « **Reply #101 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:20:30 AM »

DearReaderLaura DR, this cardboard stage set may be available for rental.

But I guess it's not very "Eastery." $:-\$

singdaw · « **Reply #102 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:21:13 AM »

And speaking of insidious, where's our DR RLP today?

singdaw · « **Reply #103 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:22:11 AM »

HOO and RAY for DR Ben and Ant!!!!

Jane · « **Reply #104 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:33:48 AM »

Last night we watched an incredible movie, ZWARTBOEK aka BLACKBOOK, co-written & directed by Paul Verhoeven.
From the script, to the direction, to the amazing performances, it was a powerful film.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #105 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:37:33 AM »

Jane, Lent (the 40 days before Easter) begins next week. Easter is early this year.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #106 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:38:09 AM »

I have the feeling I haven't heard the last of this, either.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #107 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:38:24 AM »

Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... So... Who's having a Superbowl Party this weekend?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #108 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:39:19 AM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on January 30, 2008, 10:37:33 AM

Jane, Lent (the 40 days before Easter) begins next week. Easter is early this year.

Is Ash Wednesday really next week already? Wow!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #109 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:43:00 AM »

Maybe the week after. It goes in this coming Sunday's bulletin.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #110 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:43:30 AM »

However, it would have been nice if they had made their plans before the newsletter got printed.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #111 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:44:37 AM »

We always meet at someone's house (they have a large-screen tv) and have too many snacks. Those who don't like football play games. It is DR Sandra's second favorite day of the year (after New Year's Eve).

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #112 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:45:45 AM »

In other news...

I constructed, prepared and consumed my almost-Cubano/Media Noche. I say "almost" because I did not add the sliced ham - which is traditional. I figured the roast pork from last night was enough pork for today.

I also got one of the last loaves of Cuban Bread from the bodega up the street. They get it fresh every morning, and it's usually off the shelves shortly after it's been delivered. I've even seen some customers lying in wait for the delivery guy in order to snatch up as many loaves as possible. It's good stuff! And just a $1.00 a loaf. And since it's a long loaf, I was able to prepare a few more almost-cubanos for later in the week. Or for delivery.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #113 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:47:25 AM »

DR elmore - Thanks for the update from DR MBarnum.

And do I need to make another trip down to your office to look at your computer?

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #114 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:48:33 AM »

Quote from: Jane on January 30, 2008, 10:33:48 AM

Last night we watched an incredible movie, ZWARTBOEK aka BLACKBOOK, co-written & directed by Paul Verhoeven.
From the script, to the direction, to the amazing performances, it was a powerful film.

I agree. I thought it was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time

Jane · « **Reply #115 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:50:15 AM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on January 30, 2008, 10:37:33 AM

Jane, Lent (the 40 days before Easter) begins next week. Easter is early this year.

Now I understand. I didn't associate Lent with an Easter sunrise service. I looked at my calendar, Easter is early

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #116 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:50:55 AM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on January 30, 2008, 10:43:00 AM

Maybe the week after. It goes in this coming Sunday's bulletin.

Yep, Ash Wednesday falls on February 6 this year.

Which means Mardi Gras falls on February 5. -Hmm... The Superbowl and Mardi Gras in the same week? Thatsa lotta partyin'.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #117 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:54:32 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 30, 2008, 08:20:11 AM

Does anyone need a spotter?

What show/story is that pic (in your original post) associated with?

singdaw · « **Reply #118 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:54:41 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 30, 2008, 10:47:25 AM

to look at your computer

Is that a...

Oh, never mind!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #119 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:55:46 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 30, 2008, 04:48:26 AM

Great news about the new [and the old] computer, DR Ben!

Here is a shot of me reacting to your news:

WOW!

When you said you scream like a girl, you meant it!

News:

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