Cloudy's Cafe, a conversation zone-June 19, 2006 - Page 7

wellard · 06-30-2006, 08:11 PM

Bah! First the dvd drive in my pc died last week so yesterday i replaced it (and added another) and now my computer is dead or terminally ill

For the first time in 10 years I have had to take a PC to a computer repair shop, oh the shame. It seems to have power but does not want to boot? No beep from the motherboard (or series of beeps)

So I'm just killing time on the shop computer while they have a look ... ggrr

Cloudbringer · 06-30-2006, 08:14 PM

Argh, that doesn't sound too good, Wellard. Hope they can fix it for you!

Bungleau · 06-30-2006, 10:49 PM

I feel your pain, Wellard... the one time I've taken a PC into the shop in the past few years, it was because the machine wouldn't boot. Turned out the motherboard went bad...

Had it replaced, but had to buy another one in the meantime.

Me, I'm kind of bummed... I had a customer who I was sure was going to buy a significant chunk of software today (last day of month), but they couldn't get the PO done, and no one was ready to step up and sign the paperwork until the PO was done. *sigh* Ah well... it will come in next month.

Spent the evening after dinner fixing up the kids' bikes for our neighborhood fourth of July parade tomorrow morning. Mailboxes were decorated earlier... I'll throw some pics out if I remember. Uncle Sam is saluting in ours... or waving, depending on how you look at it.

Now for some thinking and gaming...

Ivelliis · 07-02-2006, 04:27 AM

Morning guys. Was on World of Warcraft until 1am, then went to bed (fell asleep straight away for once) and woke up at 7am so my dad could take me out driving.

Man it's tricky. So much to register in my head, cluth down, in gear, handbreak off, release it lightly with some revs...after that I was fine.

Bit scary when he said "Put your foot all the way down" *grin* Got a bit panicky, but not bad for my first ever time driving a car. Can't wait to go next weekend now!

wellard · 07-02-2006, 08:40 PM

* walks in after checking for damsels in distress on the cafe roof*

So cloudy rather than just stand there can you clean the windows so we can all enjoy the view *smirk*

[img]graemlins/hidesbehindsofa.gif[/img]

Captain Obvious · 07-02-2006, 08:44 PM

WOOHOO! Go Ivelliis! learning to drive is cool! starts of terrifying, then you kind of get the hang of it and gain confidence; then you think you are all that, then you crash (or have a near miss) and realise that you are, in fact, not all that. Then you calm down a little.

Theoretically.

gutted Wellard - hope it wasnt too expensive (it always is thoguh!) i go nuts when my comp dies.

Well, pretty much the only exciting thing here is that my wife is coming home today after being away for a week! NO MORE COOKING!!!

Madman-Rogovich · 07-02-2006, 08:58 PM

Bah, to the 9 with nicotine patches lasted 4 days then I cracked.

smokin again

How is everyone?

Iron Greasel · 07-03-2006, 11:01 AM

Madman, pay for someone to break your femurs every time you smoke. Or attach some device to yourself that can detect sigarette smoke, and gives you electric shocks. Really big electric shocks. Or insulin shocks.

Have you ever read the Clockwork Orange?

Madman-Rogovich · 07-03-2006, 11:45 AM

Yeah Greasel I have

aversion therapy might be the only way! anyone have any success stories?

I know this woman who used to smoke 40 a day, got herself hypnotised and never smoked again so that might be an option [img]smile.gif[/img]

DrowArchmage · 07-03-2006, 01:34 PM

Actually we are planning on eloping. Seeing as our parents never even knew we were dating. I am trying to get us a place to stay, but so far, nothing is working out.

06-30-2006, 08:11 PM	#61
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Bah! First the dvd drive in my pc died last week so yesterday i replaced it (and added another) and now my computer is dead or terminally ill For the first time in 10 years I have had to take a PC to a computer repair shop, oh the shame. It seems to have power but does not want to boot? No beep from the motherboard (or series of beeps) So I'm just killing time on the shop computer while they have a look ... ggrr __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

06-30-2006, 08:14 PM	#62
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Argh, that doesn't sound too good, Wellard. Hope they can fix it for you! __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

06-30-2006, 10:49 PM	#63
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I feel your pain, Wellard... the one time I've taken a PC into the shop in the past few years, it was because the machine wouldn't boot. Turned out the motherboard went bad... Had it replaced, but had to buy another one in the meantime. Me, I'm kind of bummed... I had a customer who I was sure was going to buy a significant chunk of software today (last day of month), but they couldn't get the PO done, and no one was ready to step up and sign the paperwork until the PO was done. sigh Ah well... it will come in next month. Spent the evening after dinner fixing up the kids' bikes for our neighborhood fourth of July parade tomorrow morning. Mailboxes were decorated earlier... I'll throw some pics out if I remember. Uncle Sam is saluting in ours... or waving, depending on how you look at it. Now for some thinking and gaming... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

07-02-2006, 04:27 AM	#64
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 34 Posts: 2,561	Morning guys. Was on World of Warcraft until 1am, then went to bed (fell asleep straight away for once) and woke up at 7am so my dad could take me out driving. Man it's tricky. So much to register in my head, cluth down, in gear, handbreak off, release it lightly with some revs...after that I was fine. Bit scary when he said "Put your foot all the way down" grin Got a bit panicky, but not bad for my first ever time driving a car. Can't wait to go next weekend now! __________________

07-02-2006, 08:40 PM	#65
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	* walks in after checking for damsels in distress on the cafe roof* So cloudy rather than just stand there can you clean the windows so we can all enjoy the view smirk [img]graemlins/hidesbehindsofa.gif[/img] __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

07-02-2006, 08:44 PM	#66
Captain Obvious Elminster Join Date: May 21, 2006 Location: New Zealand Age: 41 Posts: 420	WOOHOO! Go Ivelliis! learning to drive is cool! starts of terrifying, then you kind of get the hang of it and gain confidence; then you think you are all that, then you crash (or have a near miss) and realise that you are, in fact, not all that. Then you calm down a little. Theoretically. gutted Wellard - hope it wasnt too expensive (it always is thoguh!) i go nuts when my comp dies. Well, pretty much the only exciting thing here is that my wife is coming home today after being away for a week! NO MORE COOKING!!! __________________ I am the Walrus!

07-02-2006, 08:58 PM	#67
Madman-Rogovich Lord Soth Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Edinburgh Age: 38 Posts: 1,918	Bah, to the 9 with nicotine patches lasted 4 days then I cracked. smokin again How is everyone? __________________ One room, one axe, one outcome.

07-03-2006, 11:01 AM	#68
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 35 Posts: 1,701	Madman, pay for someone to break your femurs every time you smoke. Or attach some device to yourself that can detect sigarette smoke, and gives you electric shocks. Really big electric shocks. Or insulin shocks. Have you ever read the Clockwork Orange? __________________

07-03-2006, 11:45 AM	#69
Madman-Rogovich Lord Soth Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Edinburgh Age: 38 Posts: 1,918	Yeah Greasel I have aversion therapy might be the only way! anyone have any success stories? I know this woman who used to smoke 40 a day, got herself hypnotised and never smoked again so that might be an option [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ One room, one axe, one outcome.

07-03-2006, 01:34 PM	#70
DrowArchmage Mephistopheles Join Date: July 29, 2004 Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Age: 33 Posts: 1,400	Actually we are planning on eloping. Seeing as our parents never even knew we were dating. I am trying to get us a place to stay, but so far, nothing is working out. __________________ "Love is an odd thing, as odd a thing there is" -al'Lan Mandragoran, Last Lord of the Seven Towers

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