Beautiful, temperate day here today (a one day break from a week of hellish temps). Kinda pretty, and am enjoying it immensely. Today's tasks include removing and reinstalling thunderbird; removing and reinstalling earthlink. I've found (so far) that if I keep trying, rather than just accepting a goofy install, I can usually eventually get a mostly decent running. . . . .
Thanks for the warning. My computer is on the fritz again, only mildly so far, but no doubt the problems will escalate. They always seem to. I understand the trauma of losing years' worth of e-mail. It has happened to me more than once. You worry and feel devastated about it for a while, but eventually you adjust. It's just another reminder of the ephemeral nature of our existence. Nothing lasts forever. You can't keep anything forever. Maybe I'm fatalistic, or maybe I just don't feel things as keenly and deeply as I use to, but I've more or less gotten accustomed to it.
Don't know about Thunderbird. Is that a Mozilla product?
Sorry he's being a snot. Seventeen is a hard age, neither fish nor foul. You're no longer a child, but not yet an adult. You feel smothered and constricted, yet under the best of circumstances you're not ready to strike out on your own. For a disabled youngster, the confusion, the internal pressures and conflicts, the sense of a whole new world out there waiting and the frustration and helpless rage at not being able to reach it are *very* intense. Believe me, I've been there! Adolescence is a very difficult time for everyone involved. Though having been denied the joy and solace of a husband and family is a continuing ache in my heart, occasionally, as now, I am glad to have been spared the intense aggravation of bringing up teenagers.
Ya. They started out together as Firebird and Thunderbird. I got the beta of both, but was pretty happy with the earthlink mailbox, so Thunderbird just sat, unused. It now has a very hotshot installer which makes using it a piece of cake. (I never got the hang of figuring out the differences between IMAP and POP and the like.)
Think she bought it through amazon.com though. I'll write her a check when it arrives, since it was a lot easier for her to buy it on her account. I'm a *very* happy mousey, err, kitty!
'Psychic' octopus predicts Germany victory over England An octopus in a German aquarium who is said to be psychic has predicted the country's football team will knock England out of the World Cup.
Getting rid of records is like getting rid of books! Maybe worse! I couldn't bear to get rid of my records. Ooh, just thinking about it hurts! And I don't even have a lot of records!
Whatever possessed you to do such a wrenching thing?
Awesome, Cat! I still miss the old style albums, because the covers were so cool. But I do like the strength and size of CDs. No good sized posters tucked into those though. LOL!
Well, how about this! The Costner Centrifuge could be a big help in cleaning up the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_ts2851
I'll take any good news about the Gulf, especially given that the Tropical Depression is expected to become a Tropical Storm, and even if it hits the Yucatan Peninsula and weakens it will restrengthen into a TS afterwards...and all while the cap is off BP's gusher. This is not an oil spill it's an oil gusher.
No, there isn't room for a decent sized poster in a CD.
On the other hand, one does become accustomed to them. Handling LPs the other day, I realized how awkward they suddenly seemed. When I played records several times a day, they didn't seem awkward at all. Ah well, with my new record player, I'll soon get in the groove again.
I had a LOT of records. I have very little space. (I live, altogether, in less than 450 square feet.) The Universe has been arranging for me to let go of stuff since I sold the house (two yard sales, a move to California, a flood. . . . you get the drift. . . . Then another flood. . . . I already have more cds than I had records, but they're blessedly small.
Well, just deleted the second copy of thunderbird. Thought I'd try the Opera mail client. I'm reading how "elegant" its design is. . . . While weeping, because I cannot find one damned single thing.
Puddle, if you can play video, this will cure what ails you. Be warned though. Put down any food, drink or sharp object you may be holding. Maybe take a trip to the loo too. *grin*
Howard would be the most first! Fershur.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, temperate day here today (a one day break from a week of hellish temps). Kinda pretty, and am enjoying it immensely. Today's tasks include removing and reinstalling thunderbird; removing and reinstalling earthlink. I've found (so far) that if I keep trying, rather than just accepting a goofy install, I can usually eventually get a mostly decent running. . . . .
ReplyDeleteIndeed he would.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warning. My computer is on the fritz again, only mildly so far, but no doubt the problems will escalate. They always seem to. I understand the trauma of losing years' worth of e-mail. It has happened to me more than once. You worry and feel devastated about it for a while, but eventually you adjust. It's just another reminder of the ephemeral nature of our existence. Nothing lasts forever. You can't keep anything forever. Maybe I'm fatalistic, or maybe I just don't feel things as keenly and deeply as I use to, but I've more or less gotten accustomed to it.
ReplyDeleteDon't know about Thunderbird. Is that a Mozilla product?
Happy belated birthday to Son*in*Ohio!
ReplyDeleteSorry he's being a snot. Seventeen is a hard age, neither fish nor foul. You're no longer a child, but not yet an adult. You feel smothered and constricted, yet under the best of circumstances you're not ready to strike out on your own. For a disabled youngster, the confusion, the internal pressures and conflicts, the sense of a whole new world out there waiting and the frustration and helpless rage at not being able to reach it are *very* intense. Believe me, I've been there! Adolescence is a very difficult time for everyone involved. Though having been denied the joy and solace of a husband and family is a continuing ache in my heart, occasionally, as now, I am glad to have been spared the intense aggravation of bringing up teenagers.
Hang in there, Renee. *hug*
It's being reported that Doris Day has joined the blogosphere!
ReplyDeletehttp://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/archives/2010/06/doris_day_is_no.php
Ya. They started out together as Firebird and Thunderbird. I got the beta of both, but was pretty happy with the earthlink mailbox, so Thunderbird just sat, unused. It now has a very hotshot installer which makes using it a piece of cake. (I never got the hang of figuring out the differences between IMAP and POP and the like.)
ReplyDeleteMum found me the *perfect* stereo!
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Think she bought it through amazon.com though. I'll write her a check when it arrives, since it was a lot easier for her to buy it on her account. I'm a *very* happy mousey, err, kitty!
I don't make 'em up, folks, I just report 'em.
ReplyDelete'Psychic' octopus predicts Germany victory over England
An octopus in a German aquarium who is said to be psychic has predicted the country's football team will knock England out of the World Cup.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10420131.stm
Beautiful, Cat. I gave away one pretty much like that but in Oak a couple of years ago when I got rid of my records.
ReplyDeleteYou...did WHAT???
ReplyDeleteGetting rid of records is like getting rid of books! Maybe worse! I couldn't bear to get rid of my records. Ooh, just thinking about it hurts! And I don't even have a lot of records!
Whatever possessed you to do such a wrenching thing?
Awesome, Cat! I still miss the old style albums, because the covers were so cool. But I do like the strength and size of CDs. No good sized posters tucked into those though. LOL!
ReplyDeleteWell, how about this!
ReplyDeleteThe Costner Centrifuge could be a big help in cleaning up the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_ts2851
I'll take any good news about the Gulf, especially given that the Tropical Depression is expected to become a Tropical Storm, and even if it hits the Yucatan Peninsula and weakens it will restrengthen into a TS afterwards...and all while the cap is off BP's gusher. This is not an oil spill it's an oil gusher.
No, there isn't room for a decent sized poster in a CD.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, one does become accustomed to them. Handling LPs the other day, I realized how awkward they suddenly seemed. When I played records several times a day, they didn't seem awkward at all. Ah well, with my new record player, I'll soon get in the groove again.
I think the cap is back on, more or less.
ReplyDeleteI had a LOT of records. I have very little space. (I live, altogether, in less than 450 square feet.) The Universe has been arranging for me to let go of stuff since I sold the house (two yard sales, a move to California, a flood. . . . you get the drift. . . . Then another flood. . . . I already have more cds than I had records, but they're blessedly small.
ReplyDeleteWell, just deleted the second copy of thunderbird. Thought I'd try the Opera mail client. I'm reading how "elegant" its design is. . . . While weeping, because I cannot find one damned single thing.
ReplyDeleteYIKES!
ReplyDeletePuddle, if you can play video, this will cure what ails you. Be warned though. Put down any food, drink or sharp object you may be holding. Maybe take a trip to the loo too. *grin*
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFZXauOU-gQ
I can actually see youtube now. The catch is: It takes two and a half hours to download four minutes. . . .
ReplyDeleteOops! I didn't realize that.
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