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| Well, I suppose it's time I filled you fellows in on why I'm not around
very much lately.
Long story short (shut up, Bry): I awoke one late July morning with
the entire left side of my face paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out, as was
the common affliction known as Bell's palsy.
So I'm still undergoing tests to find out the cause. An MRI of me pea
brain revealed "a small problem area" which one doc thinks might be
indicative of adult onset MS (Multiple Sclerosis), but another doc isn't
so sure. More tests this coming week.
XXXX. All I know is my vision is seriously FUBAR because of the paralyzed
left eye, which is blurry all of the time. Since this has been several weeks
now, I'm having to keep a steady flow of eye drops going in so that the cornea
doesn't dry out.
Seems the computer monitors in my house piss that eye off more than
anything else, so reading the monitor is a major PITA.
So, with eyeglasses and eye drops in hand, I've been relegated to
watching the tube. Gah. The Olympics was pretty interesting, but it's over
now, and most network fare sucks nads. I'm having serious computing
withdrawal and I'm getting a bit pissy about it.
Okay, more than a bit. The beta is out for T:V and y'all are checking it out
and I'm sitting here whining like a damn girl.
But I'm still saving my pennies for a new computer! This shit can't last
forever, and when it ends I'm getting a computer, T:V, and a fast gaming
connection. Then I'll come hunt you guys down and kick some XXX!
Okay, I'll run around and repair stuff, but I'll have a shitload of fun doing it.
:D
So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
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| Ratz2010 2004-09-12, 1:55 pm |
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quote:
>^,,^< Miracle wrote:
> Well, I suppose it's time I filled you fellows in on why I'm not around
> very much lately.
>
> Long story short (shut up, Bry): I awoke one late July morning with
> the entire left side of my face paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out, as was
> the common affliction known as Bell's palsy.
> So I'm still undergoing tests to find out the cause. An MRI of me pea
> brain revealed "a small problem area" which one doc thinks might be
> indicative of adult onset MS (Multiple Sclerosis), but another doc isn't
> so sure. More tests this coming week.
>
> XXXX. All I know is my vision is seriously FUBAR because of the paralyzed
> left eye, which is blurry all of the time. Since this has been several weeks
> now, I'm having to keep a steady flow of eye drops going in so that the cornea
> doesn't dry out.
> Seems the computer monitors in my house piss that eye off more than
> anything else, so reading the monitor is a major PITA.
>
> So, with eyeglasses and eye drops in hand, I've been relegated to
> watching the tube. Gah. The Olympics was pretty interesting, but it's over
> now, and most network fare sucks nads. I'm having serious computing
> withdrawal and I'm getting a bit pissy about it.
>
> Okay, more than a bit. The beta is out for T:V and y'all are checking it out
> and I'm sitting here whining like a damn girl.
>
> But I'm still saving my pennies for a new computer! This shit can't last
> forever, and when it ends I'm getting a computer, T:V, and a fast gaming
> connection. Then I'll come hunt you guys down and kick some XXX!
>
> Okay, I'll run around and repair stuff, but I'll have a shitload of fun doing it.
> :D
>
> So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
>
> --
> {{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}} to you all, even DEbig3,
>
>
>
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sorry to hear you're not well, Miracle. *sniff* 
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| ScratchMonkey 2004-09-12, 1:55 pm |
| ">^,,^< Miracle" <NoChance@winning.com> wrote in
news:413c04ca_4@galaxy.uncensored-news.com:
quote:
> So, with eyeglasses and eye drops in hand, I've been relegated to
> watching the tube. Gah. The Olympics was pretty interesting, but it's
> over now, and most network fare sucks nads. I'm having serious
> computing withdrawal and I'm getting a bit pissy about it.
Satellite and TiVo. There's some interesting stuff on but not on the Big 3
(or 4 for the younger readers). Check out Jeremiah. Same creator/writer as
Babylon 5. I hear that the 1st 2 seasons will be out on DVD shortly.
Note that if you already have a DirecTV connection, a DTV TiVo can be had
for $50-$100 and the additional connection is only $5/month.
quote:
> Okay, I'll run around and repair stuff, but I'll have a shitload of
> fun doing it.
It's a pretty game. I'm finding it to be like UT2004 with jetpacks. (Sorry,
had to irritate the die-hards. ;)) But the deployables are what really
interest me. I gotta go read up on those so I can use them effectively. So
we can fight over the repair packs!
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| Adrian Ng 2004-09-12, 1:55 pm |
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">^,,^< Miracle" <NoChance@winning.com> wrote in message
news:413c04ca_4@galaxy.uncensored-news.com...
quote:
> Well, I suppose it's time I filled you fellows in on why I'm not
around
quote:
> very much lately.
>
> Long story short (shut up, Bry): I awoke one late July morning with
> the entire left side of my face paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out, as was
> the common affliction known as Bell's palsy.
> So I'm still undergoing tests to find out the cause. An MRI of me pea
> brain revealed "a small problem area" which one doc thinks might be
> indicative of adult onset MS (Multiple Sclerosis), but another doc isn't
> so sure. More tests this coming week.
>
> XXXX. All I know is my vision is seriously FUBAR because of the
paralyzed
quote:
> left eye, which is blurry all of the time. Since this has been several
weeks
quote:
> now, I'm having to keep a steady flow of eye drops going in so that the
cornea
quote:
> doesn't dry out.
> Seems the computer monitors in my house piss that eye off more than
> anything else, so reading the monitor is a major PITA.
>
> So, with eyeglasses and eye drops in hand, I've been relegated to
> watching the tube. Gah. The Olympics was pretty interesting, but it's over
> now, and most network fare sucks nads. I'm having serious computing
> withdrawal and I'm getting a bit pissy about it.
>
> Okay, more than a bit. The beta is out for T:V and y'all are checking
it out
quote:
> and I'm sitting here whining like a damn girl.
>
> But I'm still saving my pennies for a new computer! This shit can't
last
quote:
> forever, and when it ends I'm getting a computer, T:V, and a fast gaming
> connection. Then I'll come hunt you guys down and kick some XXX!
>
> Okay, I'll run around and repair stuff, but I'll have a shitload of
fun doing it.
quote:
> :D
>
> So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
>
> --
> {{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}} to you all, even DEbig3,
>
>
>
>
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If it helps, i'll try my best not to enjoy T:V.
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| Chris Foster 2004-09-12, 1:55 pm |
| "Adrian Ng" <spam.ng@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
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>
> ">^,,^< Miracle" <NoChance@winning.com> wrote in message
> news:413c04ca_4@galaxy.uncensored-news.com...
> around
> paralyzed
> weeks
> cornea
> it out
> last
> fun doing it.
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> If it helps, i'll try my best not to enjoy T:V.
>
If it helps, I don't. I played T1 again last night and this still r0x0r5
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| Hellmark 2004-09-12, 1:55 pm |
| >^,,^< Miracle's last words before the Sword of Azrial plunged through
her body were:
quote:
> Long story short (shut up, Bry): I awoke one late July morning with
> the entire left side of my face paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out, as was
> the common affliction known as Bell's palsy.
> Okay, more than a bit. The beta is out for T:V and y'all are checking
> it out and I'm sitting here whining like a damn girl.
> So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
Well, XXXX me with a sharp stick. When things are bad and think things
will get better they get worse. Have less than 30 days to move out of my
place, looks like I am losing my job tomorrow, house was broken into
today, just found out from a friend that her baby was stillborn then
immediately find out about this. Having shitty stuff happen to me I can
deal with, but its not good when my aura of crap starts effecting others.
Well, when I get moved and the phone setup, maybe can see about calling
and relaying info to and from the group that way.
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| Frank van Schie 2004-09-12, 1:55 pm |
| >^,,^< Miracle wrote:
quote:
> Well, I suppose it's time I filled you fellows in on why I'm not around
> very much lately.
> [snip]
> So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
Dude. Seriously not cool. Hope they find a cause, and that it's
reversible. Keep your legs elevated! Turn your head and cough!
On the plus side, you may now enjoy an action movie career like some
other guy, what's his name, Sylvester.
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| On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 10:44:31 +0200, Frank van Schie wrote:
quote:
> Dude. Seriously not cool. Hope they find a cause, and that it's
> reversible.
That goes without saying.
quote:
> Keep your legs elevated! Turn your head and cough!
Er... yer sure that's the right treatment, herr doctor?
quote:
> On the plus side, you may now enjoy an action movie career like some
> other guy, what's his name, Sylvester.
http://yuchtar.users4.50megs.com/Gallery/McCoy.jpg
That one?
--
"A riot is unt ugly thing, unt it's about time we had one!"
R.L.U. #300033, running WM 0.80.1 under MDK9.1
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| PaleHorseRider 2004-09-12, 1:56 pm |
| >^,,^< Miracle wrote:
quote:
> Well, I suppose it's time I filled you fellows in on why I'm not around
> very much lately.
>
> Long story short (shut up, Bry): I awoke one late July morning with
> the entire left side of my face paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out, as was
> the common affliction known as Bell's palsy.
> So I'm still undergoing tests to find out the cause. An MRI of me pea
> brain revealed "a small problem area" which one doc thinks might be
> indicative of adult onset MS (Multiple Sclerosis), but another doc isn't
> so sure. More tests this coming week.
>
> XXXX. All I know is my vision is seriously FUBAR because of the paralyzed
> left eye, which is blurry all of the time. Since this has been several weeks
> now, I'm having to keep a steady flow of eye drops going in so that the cornea
> doesn't dry out.
> Seems the computer monitors in my house piss that eye off more than
> anything else, so reading the monitor is a major PITA.
>
> So, with eyeglasses and eye drops in hand, I've been relegated to
> watching the tube. Gah. The Olympics was pretty interesting, but it's over
> now, and most network fare sucks nads. I'm having serious computing
> withdrawal and I'm getting a bit pissy about it.
>
> Okay, more than a bit. The beta is out for T:V and y'all are checking it out
> and I'm sitting here whining like a damn girl.
>
> But I'm still saving my pennies for a new computer! This shit can't last
> forever, and when it ends I'm getting a computer, T:V, and a fast gaming
> connection. Then I'll come hunt you guys down and kick some XXX!
>
> Okay, I'll run around and repair stuff, but I'll have a shitload of fun doing it.
> :D
>
> So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
>
> --
> {{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}} to you all, even DEbig3,
>
>
>
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Well, damn. Get well soon Hon.
[LD]Dlander[TOP]
[LD]PaleHorseRider[AGB]
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| Frank van Schie 2004-09-12, 1:56 pm |
| Mr K wrote:
quote:
> On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 10:44:31 +0200, Frank van Schie wrote:
>
>
>
> That goes without saying.
Yet it bore saying, splendidly.
quote:
>
> Er... yer sure that's the right treatment, herr doctor?
Straight from the XXX' mouth. Or Donkey, if you prefer.
quote:
>
> http://yuchtar.users4.50megs.com/Gallery/McCoy.jpg
> That one?
He's the real McCoy alright.
Well actually, no. Duh. This one:
http://www.math.washington.edu/~she...y/sylvester.jpg
No wait.
Aww, damnit, her acting career is shot, now.
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|
| On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 18:35:32 +0200, Frank van Schie wrote:
quote:
> Yet it bore saying, splendidly.
True.
quote:
> Straight from the XXX' mouth. Or Donkey, if you prefer.
Thanks doc.
</Neil>
quote:
> He's the real McCoy alright.
Who better to be "The real McCoy"... other than an actual McCoy?
quote:
> Well actually, no. Duh. This one:
> http://www.math.washington.edu/~she...y/sylvester.jpg
Is that a real 'tache, or is it a "Groucho special"?
quote:
> No wait.
>
> Aww, damnit, her acting career is shot, now.
Bummer.
--
Mr K, deciding to forget about today, and let his neighbours hear some
"Fear Factory" and "16 Volt" instead
"A riot is unt ugly thing, unt it's about time we had one!"
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| Schrodinger 2004-09-12, 1:56 pm |
| ">^,,^< Miracle" <NoChance@winning.com> wrote in message
news:413c04ca_4@galaxy.uncensored-news.com...
quote:
> Well, I suppose it's time I filled you fellows in on why I'm not around
> very much lately.
>
> Long story short (shut up, Bry): I awoke one late July morning with
> the entire left side of my face paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out, as was
> the common affliction known as Bell's palsy.
> So I'm still undergoing tests to find out the cause. An MRI of me pea
> brain revealed "a small problem area" which one doc thinks might be
> indicative of adult onset MS (Multiple Sclerosis), but another doc isn't
> so sure. More tests this coming week.
>
> XXXX. All I know is my vision is seriously FUBAR because of the
> paralyzed
> left eye, which is blurry all of the time. Since this has been several
> weeks
> now, I'm having to keep a steady flow of eye drops going in so that the
> cornea
> doesn't dry out.
> Seems the computer monitors in my house piss that eye off more than
> anything else, so reading the monitor is a major PITA.
>
> So, with eyeglasses and eye drops in hand, I've been relegated to
> watching the tube. Gah. The Olympics was pretty interesting, but it's over
> now, and most network fare sucks nads. I'm having serious computing
> withdrawal and I'm getting a bit pissy about it.
>
> Okay, more than a bit. The beta is out for T:V and y'all are checking
> it out
> and I'm sitting here whining like a damn girl.
>
> But I'm still saving my pennies for a new computer! This shit can't
> last
> forever, and when it ends I'm getting a computer, T:V, and a fast gaming
> connection. Then I'll come hunt you guys down and kick some XXX!
>
> Okay, I'll run around and repair stuff, but I'll have a shitload of fun
> doing it.
> :D
>
> So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
>
> --
> {{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}} to you all, even DEbig3,
>
>
>
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Just realised I hadn't replied directly to this - thought I had....
Miracle, you've cheered me up more times than I care to mention. You're
still really upbeat about stuff (rightly so) and I am sure you'll be back
kicking some l@m3r n00b a$$ quicker than I can say l@m£r n00b @££. Err.
Keep us posted about how things are going.
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| Ratz2010 wrote:
quote:
> sorry to hear you're not well, Miracle. *sniff*
Bless your furry heart, Ratz. Thank you muchly. 
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quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
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| ScratchMonkey wrote:
quote:
> Satellite and TiVo. There's some interesting stuff on but not on the
> Big 3 (or 4 for the younger readers). Check out Jeremiah. Same
> creator/writer as Babylon 5. I hear that the 1st 2 seasons will be
> out on DVD shortly.
>
> Note that if you already have a DirecTV connection, a DTV TiVo can be
> had for $50-$100 and the additional connection is only $5/month.
I've been looking at those ads and trying to get the hubster interested
in figuring out yet another video device.
I'm the resident computer geek, and he's in charge of all things video
as concerns the television, except for the remotes. He can't read the wee
buttons. LOL
The VCR hates me with a passion, but I did manage to whip the DVD
player into humble submission. (Had to- hubby can't read the buttons on
that either! ROFL)
quote:
> It's a pretty game. I'm finding it to be like UT2004 with jetpacks.
> (Sorry, had to irritate the die-hards. ;)) But the deployables are
> what really interest me. I gotta go read up on those so I can use
> them effectively. So we can fight over the repair packs!
Okay, I can wait. I'm drooling, but I can wait for the final release.
You guys figure out all the bugs and peculiarities for me and I'll
take notes. <sly grin>
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quote:
>^,,^< Miracle/DkAngel
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| Adrian Ng wrote:
quote:
> If it helps, i'll try my best not to enjoy T:V.
Adrian, you're a true giver.
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quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
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|
| Hellmark wrote:
quote:
> Well, XXXX me with a sharp stick.
Not on a dare, youngun'.
quote:
> When things are bad and think things
> will get better they get worse. Have less than 30 days to move out of
> my place, looks like I am losing my job tomorrow, house was broken
> into today, just found out from a friend that her baby was stillborn
> then immediately find out about this. Having shitty stuff happen to
> me I can deal with, but its not good when my aura of crap starts
> effecting others.
>
> Well, when I get moved and the phone setup, maybe can see about
> calling and relaying info to and from the group that way.
Well damn. Suddenly I feel real good, compared to your sitch.
Keep us informed.........
--
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle/DkAngel
| |
|
| Frank van Schie wrote:
quote:
>
>
> Dude. Seriously not cool. Hope they find a cause, and that it's
> reversible. Keep your legs elevated! Turn your head and cough!
>
> On the plus side, you may now enjoy an action movie career like some
> other guy, what's his name, Sylvester.
"Dude"?
Frank, can I have some of what you're smoking?
Wait- coming from you, being referred to as "Dude" could very
well be a compliment.
Augh. I'm conflicted! I'll just call you a doo-doo head and be on
my merry (albeit confused) way.
--
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle/DkAngel :D
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|
| PaleHorseRider wrote:
quote:
> Well, damn. Get well soon Hon.
>
> [LD]Dlander[TOP]
> [LD]PaleHorseRider[AGB]
Thank you sweetheart.
I'm being a good girl and going for all the BS tests the
docs want. Gotta go see my favorite vampire* again this coming
Wednesday. She probably has more of my blood now than I do.
I'm going batshit having to be AFK so much of the time. I've actually
sunk so low as to watch the frigging shopping channels on the telly.
So when I'm willing to piss off the eye I come in here for guy-speak.
Makes me feel less of a wimpy girly-girl. LOL
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{{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}}
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
* Miracle-speak for Lab Tech who draws blood samples.
| |
|
| Frank van Schie wrote:
quote:
> Aww, damnit, her acting career is shot, now.
Whew! Mystery solved. You had me worried for a wee while there, mate.
BTW, thank you for the well-wishes. I was so shocked by the "Dude" that
I totally spaced thanking you.
Now, who is that math teacher?!?!?!?
--
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle/DkAngel, less confused. She *thinks*.
| |
|
| Schrodinger wrote:
quote:
> Just realised I hadn't replied directly to this - thought I had....
>
> Miracle, you've cheered me up more times than I care to mention.
> You're still really upbeat about stuff (rightly so) and I am sure
> you'll be back kicking some l@m3r n00b a$$ quicker than I can say
> l@m£r n00b @££. Err.
>
> Keep us posted about how things are going.
Aw, thank you, Shro.
I'm still the same, but a bit less grumpy than a week ago.
Cheered myself up a bit today by digging out some "autumn"
stuff- makes me think it might be cooler weather soon.
Hah! Fat chance, but I can still hope. LOL We have another
month of real heat to deal with, but it seems that it's always
cool by Halloween, at the latest.
--
{{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}}
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
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| Hellmark 2004-09-13, 9:46 am |
| >^,,^< Miracle's last words before the Sword of Azrial plunged through
quote:
>his body were:
> Hellmark wrote:
> Not on a dare, youngun'.
It's one an expression. I wouldnt want to, because that'd hurt. Remove the
sharp stick, and add a single you, and different story there. (but then
again, probably be a crowd of people at your door)
quote:
> Well damn. Suddenly I feel real good, compared to your sitch.
Thats the point. Usually, a page from other's lives helps keep things in
check, because no matter how bad it is it can get worse. I know it helps
me.
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| Frank van Schie 2004-09-14, 12:46 am |
| >^,,^< Miracle wrote:
quote:
> "Dude"?
>
> Frank, can I have some of what you're smoking?
What? "Dude" is a californianism that can mean an astonishing amount of
things.
Examples:
"Dude.": "Hey there", or "how're you doing?", or "Are you serious?
You're not kidding, are you?"
"Duuuude": "That looks awesome", or "Way to go!"
"Dude!": "Hey, you!", or "Come over here", or "That's not my XXXXXXX!"
Naturally some of these usages are more obscure than others, and the
list is far from complete, but one does what one can.
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| Quixote 2004-09-14, 12:46 am |
|
"Frank van Schie" <frankNOSPAM@email.it> wrote in message
news:41461ce1$0$62047$ee9da40f@news.wanadoo.nl...
quote:
>
>
> What? "Dude" is a californianism that can mean an astonishing amount of
> things.
>
> Examples:
> "Dude.": "Hey there", or "how're you doing?", or "Are you serious?
> You're not kidding, are you?"
> "Duuuude": "That looks awesome", or "Way to go!"
> "Dude!": "Hey, you!", or "Come over here", or "That's not my XXXXXXX!"
>
> Naturally some of these usages are more obscure than others, and the
> list is far from complete, but one does what one can.
>
Yes, lets not forget the popular "Dude?": "WTF?", or "Why did you do that?"
Quixote
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| ScratchMonkey 2004-09-14, 6:46 am |
| ">^,,^< Miracle" <miracle@spamcop.net> wrote in
news:2ql2i7F1043teU1@uni-berlin.de:
quote:
> I'm the resident computer geek, and he's in charge of all things
> video
> as concerns the television, except for the remotes. He can't read the
> wee buttons. LOL
I rarely look at the buttons on my TiVo "peanut" remote. It's well-designed
so the buttons are big and positional and easy to identify. I believe it
got a "design" patent for that.
Linda has to memorize the buttons on her remotes given her poor vision. I
got her a purple peanut from the TiVo site for one birthday. I think she'd
now break my arm if I tried to take it away from her! (Alas, they appear to
no longer carry the purple one. Just black, blue, and clear.)
https://store.tivo.com/productlisti...fid=698&cid=102
| |
|
| ScratchMonkey wrote:
quote:
> ">^,,^< Miracle" <miracle@spamcop.net> wrote in
> news:2ql2i7F1043teU1@uni-berlin.de:
>
>
> I rarely look at the buttons on my TiVo "peanut" remote. It's
> well-designed so the buttons are big and positional and easy to
> identify. I believe it got a "design" patent for that.
>
> Linda has to memorize the buttons on her remotes given her poor
> vision. I got her a purple peanut from the TiVo site for one
> birthday. I think she'd now break my arm if I tried to take it away
> from her! (Alas, they appear to no longer carry the purple one. Just
> black, blue, and clear.)
>
> https://store.tivo.com/productlisti...fid=698&cid=102
Commies! The nerve, to discontinue the purple!
I love the remote that came with our DVD player- very clearly labeled
and backlit to boot. Plus it has this neat "wheel" that you can use to
fast-forward or rewind at infinite speeds, including frame-by-frame.
What a blessing when neither of us heard what was said! Just a
quick flick and I can replay it instantly.
--
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle/DkAngel
| |
|
| Frank van Schie wrote:
quote:
>
>
> What? "Dude" is a californianism that can mean an astonishing amount
> of things.
>
> Examples:
> "Dude.": "Hey there", or "how're you doing?", or "Are you serious?
> You're not kidding, are you?"
> "Duuuude": "That looks awesome", or "Way to go!"
> "Dude!": "Hey, you!", or "Come over here", or "That's not my XXXXXXX!"
>
> Naturally some of these usages are more obscure than others, and the
> list is far from complete, but one does what one can.
I know, I know- I assume you kept reading? I *did* get that.
Hmpf. I feel insulted.
Probably rightly so, but still..................
--
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle/DkAngel, poking at Frank, but no sharp sticks involved.
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| ScratchMonkey 2004-09-15, 12:46 am |
| ">^,,^< Miracle" <miracle@spamcop.net> wrote in news:2qnonnF102vldU1@uni-
berlin.de:
quote:
> I love the remote that came with our DVD player- very clearly labeled
> and backlit to boot. Plus it has this neat "wheel" that you can use to
> fast-forward or rewind at infinite speeds, including frame-by-frame.
> What a blessing when neither of us heard what was said! Just a
> quick flick and I can replay it instantly.
We've got a Betamax player with a jog wheel like that.
One of the TiVo buttons I use the most is "instant replay". It jumps back a
few seconds. It's good for what you describe, but the more common use is
during fast forward to skip commercials. Run forward until you see the show
resume, and then, instead of hitting play, hit instant replay, and you'll
be positioned just as the commercial ends. If you overshoot too much, hit
it again. After awhile you get a feel for when to hit it to get really
close. (I'm sure DEbig3 would always nail it dead-on!)
| |
|
| ScratchMonkey wrote:
quote:
> One of the TiVo buttons I use the most is "instant replay". It jumps back a
> few seconds. It's good for what you describe, but the more common use is
> during fast forward to skip commercials. Run forward until you see the show
> resume, and then, instead of hitting play, hit instant replay, and you'll
> be positioned just as the commercial ends. If you overshoot too much, hit
> it again. After awhile you get a feel for when to hit it to get really
> close. (I'm sure DEbig3 would always nail it dead-on!)
We just switched from DishNetwork to DirecTV, and I love the TiVo. I do
miss the commercial skip button on DishNetwork's PVR, though. Hit it
once, and it jumps forward 30 seconds. Just hit it once per commercial.
--
Troy
| |
|
| Troy wrote:
quote:
> ScratchMonkey wrote:
>
>
> We just switched from DishNetwork to DirecTV, and I love the TiVo. I
> do miss the commercial skip button on DishNetwork's PVR, though. Hit
> it once, and it jumps forward 30 seconds. Just hit it once per
> commercial.
Even if we got cable TV up here, we wouldn't give up our DirecTV-
we're grandfathered in to dual networks, thanks to our being Primestar
customers when DirecTV bought them out.
We get both West and East coast feeds of ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox.
Jay Leno at 8:35pm is trippy. LOL
--
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we.
They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country
and our people, and neither do we."
-George W. Bush
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| Quixote 2004-09-17, 5:46 pm |
|
"Troy" <gimmespam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2qvb26F12ejbpU1@uni-berlin.de...
quote:
> ScratchMonkey wrote:
>
back a[vbcol=seagreen]
show[vbcol=seagreen]
you'll[vbcol=seagreen]
hit[vbcol=seagreen]
>
> We just switched from DishNetwork to DirecTV, and I love the TiVo. I do
> miss the commercial skip button on DishNetwork's PVR, though. Hit it
> once, and it jumps forward 30 seconds. Just hit it once per commercial.
>
Just grabbed a DVR that our cable comp is offering with our digital service.
Having fun with it but still learning the controls...
Quixote
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| MarkandBrian.net 2004-09-17, 5:46 pm |
| Quixote wrote:
quote:
> "Troy" <gimmespam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2qvb26F12ejbpU1@uni-berlin.de...
>
>
> back a
>
>
> show
>
>
> you'll
>
>
> hit
>
>
>
> Just grabbed a DVR that our cable comp is offering with our digital service.
> Having fun with it but still learning the controls...
>
> Quixote
>
>
I was a long-time subscriber to DirecTV...one of their first customers
when they first started. A few years ago, they royally pissed me off
and I switched to DishNetwork and have only one regret: No NFL Football
subscription like I can get for Hockey and Baseball.
A year ago, I got the PVR from DN and am really happy about the 100
hours of recording time. I do think the TiVo feature of being able
to put in an actress/actor's name and it records everything that person
is currently starring in would be a bonus, but that's life.
| |
| Randy Graham 2004-09-17, 5:46 pm |
| On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:55:02 -0700, ">^,,^< Miracle"
<miracle@spamcop.net> wrote:
quote:
>Ratz2010 wrote:
>
>
> Bless your furry heart, Ratz. Thank you muchly.
After an extended absence of my own, I return to this? Bummer,
Miracle. Let me know what you need - movies, cookies, outstanding
sexual instruction - whatever it takes to make you better. I'd send
an LCD, since they are easier on my eyes than a monitor, but I haven't
one to spare.
RagManX
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| Randy Graham 2004-09-18, 12:47 am |
| On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 11:23:36 GMT, Hellmark
<hellmark@swbell.XXXXSPAM.net> wrote:
quote:
>
>It's one an expression. I wouldnt want to, because that'd hurt. Remove the
>sharp stick, and add a single you, and different story there. (but then
>again, probably be a crowd of people at your door)
Don't you hit on my woman like that. You unner-stan' ?
RagManX
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| Randy Graham 2004-09-18, 12:47 am |
| On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 19:08:48 -0500, "Quixote"
<quixote@-munged-writeme.com> wrote:
quote:
>
>Yes, lets not forget the popular "Dude?": "WTF?", or "Why did you do that?"
Dude!
Dude?
Dude.
Duuuuude....
Ahhhhh.
quote:
>Quixote
RagManX
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| ScratchMonkey 2004-09-19, 12:46 am |
| ">^,,^< Miracle" <miracle@spamcop.net> wrote in news:2qvilaFutnljU1@uni-
berlin.de:
quote:
> We get both West and East coast feeds of ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox.
> Jay Leno at 8:35pm is trippy. LOL
I *love* getting east coast feeds on the west coast. That gives me 3 hours
to recover from a botched recording. And I can get a show that's randomly
displaced by some local sports event. Alas, I only get east coast feeds for
ABC and Fox. NBC and CBS on the west coast don't want competition from
their east coast brethren so they lock them out.
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| ScratchMonkey 2004-09-19, 12:46 am |
| "MarkandBrian.net" <bmonson@ncn.com> wrote in news:2r0oiaF13urlbU1@uni-
berlin.de:
quote:
> A year ago, I got the PVR from DN and am really happy about the 100
> hours of recording time. I do think the TiVo feature of being able
> to put in an actress/actor's name and it records everything that person
> is currently starring in would be a bonus, but that's life.
That's the "wishlist" feature, and I use it all the time to record shows
months in the future like the coming Farscape and Bab 5 movies. And as you
say, handy for catching all appearances of one's favorite babe. ;)
| |
|
| Randy Graham wrote:
quote:
> On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:55:02 -0700, ">^,,^< Miracle"
> <miracle@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
>
> After an extended absence of my own, I return to this? Bummer,
> Miracle. Let me know what you need - movies, cookies, outstanding
> sexual instruction - whatever it takes to make you better. I'd send
> an LCD, since they are easier on my eyes than a monitor, but I haven't
> one to spare.
>
> RagManX
"Oustanding", eh?
<thinks for a wee bit>
Eh, better just send chocolate.................LOL
Nah, I'm okay. I *think*. I"ll know more after the 28th, and I'll
be sure to trot my happy little arse in here and post the good
(I hope) news.
Probably just old age catching up to me sooner than I had
planned, but it sure is pissing me off.
So, how's your corner of the swamp?
--
{{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}}
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
| |
| Hellmark 2004-09-21, 1:29 am |
| Randy Graham's last words before the Sword of Azrial plunged through his
body were:
quote:
> On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 11:23:36 GMT, Hellmark
> <hellmark@swbell.XXXXSPAM.net> wrote:
> Don't you hit on my woman like that. You unner-stan' ?
Sheeit, yur acktin like she's your common law or something. I dun know you
aint lived with her that long.
| |
|
| >^,,^< Miracle wrote:
quote:
> Nah, I'm okay. I *think*. I"ll know more after the 28th, and I'll
> be sure to trot my happy little arse in here and post the good
> (I hope) news.
> Probably just old age catching up to me sooner than I had
> planned, but it sure is pissing me off.
You make sure to get your butt in here and post it, or at least fire off
an email to me.
--
Troy
| |
|
| MarkandBrian.net wrote:
quote:
> I was a long-time subscriber to DirecTV...one of their first customers
> when they first started. A few years ago, they royally pissed me off
> and I switched to DishNetwork and have only one regret: No NFL Football
> subscription like I can get for Hockey and Baseball.
That's funny. I was a DishNetwork customer for almost 3 years until they
pissed me off and I went with DirecTV.
quote:
> A year ago, I got the PVR from DN and am really happy about the 100
> hours of recording time. I do think the TiVo feature of being able
> to put in an actress/actor's name and it records everything that person
> is currently starring in would be a bonus, but that's life.
I'm starting to really love TiVo over the DishNetwork PVR. It's nice to
only get new episodes of your favorite show, no matter when they air.
--
Troy
| |
|
| Troy wrote:
quote:
>
>
> You make sure to get your butt in here and post it, or at least fire
> off an email to me.
I will, my precious, you can count on it. Besides, I'm tired of
Biggie ignoring me and I'm determined to piss his silly XXX off
enough to flame me a bit. I could certainly use the adrenalin rush.
(Did you notice I was actually *mellow* towards The Tina XXXXX
over in AFM-B? That oughtta tell you I'm off my feed, eh? LOL)
--
{{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}}
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
| |
| DEbig3 2004-09-22, 6:49 am |
| One day, while skipping through the forest, I heard the voice of ">^,,^<
Miracle" <miracle@spamcop.net> coming from a tree, and thought, "Man, this
is f*ed up," but carried on the following conversation anyway:
quote:
> Troy wrote:
>
>
> I will, my precious, you can count on it. Besides, I'm tired of
> Biggie ignoring me and I'm determined to piss his silly XXX off
> enough to flame me a bit. I could certainly use the adrenalin rush.
>
> (Did you notice I was actually *mellow* towards The Tina XXXXX
> over in AFM-B? That oughtta tell you I'm off my feed, eh? LOL)
>
> --
> {{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}}
>
>
meh ;p
--
Adept
| |
|
| DEbig3 wrote:
quote:
> One day, while skipping through the forest, I heard the voice of
> ">^,,^< Miracle" <miracle@spamcop.net> coming from a tree, and
> thought, "Man, this is f*ed up," but carried on the following
> conversation anyway:
>
>
> meh ;p
"meh"?!?!? That's all I get?!?!? One lousy "meh"?!?!?!?
What are you? A man or a mouse? Go ahead- squeak up!
;p
--
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle/DkAngel
| |
|
|
| Stephen Limowski 2004-10-02, 12:47 am |
| >^,,^< Miracle wrote:
quote:
> Well, I suppose it's time I filled you fellows in on why I'm not around
> very much lately.
>
> Long story short (shut up, Bry): I awoke one late July morning with
> the entire left side of my face paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out, as was
> the common affliction known as Bell's palsy.
> So I'm still undergoing tests to find out the cause. An MRI of me pea
> brain revealed "a small problem area" which one doc thinks might be
> indicative of adult onset MS (Multiple Sclerosis), but another doc isn't
> so sure. More tests this coming week.
>
> XXXX. All I know is my vision is seriously FUBAR because of the paralyzed
> left eye, which is blurry all of the time. Since this has been several weeks
> now, I'm having to keep a steady flow of eye drops going in so that the cornea
> doesn't dry out.
> Seems the computer monitors in my house piss that eye off more than
> anything else, so reading the monitor is a major PITA.
>
> So, with eyeglasses and eye drops in hand, I've been relegated to
> watching the tube. Gah. The Olympics was pretty interesting, but it's over
> now, and most network fare sucks nads. I'm having serious computing
> withdrawal and I'm getting a bit pissy about it.
>
> Okay, more than a bit. The beta is out for T:V and y'all are checking it out
> and I'm sitting here whining like a damn girl.
>
> But I'm still saving my pennies for a new computer! This shit can't last
> forever, and when it ends I'm getting a computer, T:V, and a fast gaming
> connection. Then I'll come hunt you guys down and kick some XXX!
>
> Okay, I'll run around and repair stuff, but I'll have a shitload of fun doing it.
> :D
>
> So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
>
Hey Miracle,
Glenn just told me about what happened and then I came here ASAP.
Formatted my computer and haven't installed a newsreader since.
I'm sorry to hear about your condition
That sucks.
If I knew how to bake, I'd bake you a batch of cookies and send them out
to you to return the favor
I hope you're doing at least a little better right now. Good luck!
Get well soon
| |
|
| Stephen Limowski wrote:
quote:
> Hey Miracle,
>
> Glenn just told me about what happened and then I came here ASAP.
> Formatted my computer and haven't installed a newsreader since.
>
> I'm sorry to hear about your condition
>
> That sucks.
>
> If I knew how to bake, I'd bake you a batch of cookies and send them
> out to you to return the favor
>
> I hope you're doing at least a little better right now. Good luck!
>
> Get well soon
Aw, bless your heart! I'm doing okay, mucking along but
still having touble with my left eye. It seriously cuts down my online
time, but I have found a few crafty things I can do without having to
peer closely at the work in progress. Candle making has been my
therapy lately- everyone and their dog will get a candle for the holidays!
:D
If you get the inclination, catch up in here and let us all know how
you're doing- how's college, what game(s) you're playing, if any, etc.
(Say, if you run into any of those coffee-flavored Oreo's, how about
sending a package to me? I can't find them any more! I think they
called them "mocha". Jeez those are good. And no baking!! )
--
{{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}}
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
| |
| Quixote 2004-10-02, 5:47 pm |
|
">^,,^< Miracle" <miracle@spamcop.net> wrote in message
news:2s74o7F1h1e66U1@uni-berlin.de...
quote:
> Stephen Limowski wrote:
>
>
> Aw, bless your heart! I'm doing okay, mucking along but
> still having touble with my left eye. It seriously cuts down my online
> time, but I have found a few crafty things I can do without having to
> peer closely at the work in progress. Candle making has been my
> therapy lately- everyone and their dog will get a candle for the holidays!
> :D
> If you get the inclination, catch up in here and let us all know how
> you're doing- how's college, what game(s) you're playing, if any, etc.
>
> (Say, if you run into any of those coffee-flavored Oreo's, how about
> sending a package to me? I can't find them any more! I think they
> called them "mocha". Jeez those are good. And no baking!! )
>
I do hope you are watching your blood pressure?? BTW playing Tribes might
not be the best way to keep it down...
Quixote
| |
|
| Quixote wrote:
quote:
> I do hope you are watching your blood pressure?? BTW playing Tribes
> might not be the best way to keep it down...
>
> Quixote
Blood pressure is fine since I stopped taking the Vioxx that
was pulled from the market last week. My feet were swelling,
my blood pressure was rising, so I stopped taking it about
two weeks ago.
Tribes is good for me- keeps from raising hell with trolls
so much. :D
--
{{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}}
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
| |
| Zagadka 2004-10-04, 9:47 am |
| The grapevine finally got around to alerting me of this (let's call it
high latency) and good gods, woman! I don't really know what to say,
at least that hasn't already been said a dozen times. I hope
everything turns around and starts working out well, but from glancing
through your posts after this you seem to have the same fire in your
belly (maybe that's it, smoke damage to your head?)
Anyway, best wishes on this and on getting that new computer. :-)
BTW, hi.
--
Zagadka
">^,,^< Miracle" <NoChance@winning.com> wrote in message news:<413c04ca_4@galaxy.uncensored-news.com>...
quote:
> Well, I suppose it's time I filled you fellows in on why I'm not around
> very much lately.
>
> Long story short (shut up, Bry): I awoke one late July morning with
> the entire left side of my face paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out, as was
> the common affliction known as Bell's palsy.
> So I'm still undergoing tests to find out the cause. An MRI of me pea
> brain revealed "a small problem area" which one doc thinks might be
> indicative of adult onset MS (Multiple Sclerosis), but another doc isn't
> so sure. More tests this coming week.
>
> XXXX. All I know is my vision is seriously FUBAR because of the paralyzed
> left eye, which is blurry all of the time. Since this has been several weeks
> now, I'm having to keep a steady flow of eye drops going in so that the cornea
> doesn't dry out.
> Seems the computer monitors in my house piss that eye off more than
> anything else, so reading the monitor is a major PITA.
>
> So, with eyeglasses and eye drops in hand, I've been relegated to
> watching the tube. Gah. The Olympics was pretty interesting, but it's over
> now, and most network fare sucks nads. I'm having serious computing
> withdrawal and I'm getting a bit pissy about it.
>
> Okay, more than a bit. The beta is out for T:V and y'all are checking it out
> and I'm sitting here whining like a damn girl.
>
> But I'm still saving my pennies for a new computer! This shit can't last
> forever, and when it ends I'm getting a computer, T:V, and a fast gaming
> connection. Then I'll come hunt you guys down and kick some XXX!
>
> Okay, I'll run around and repair stuff, but I'll have a shitload of fun doing it.
> :D
>
> So, when the eye lets me, I'll be here. <wan smile>
>
> --
> {{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}} to you all, even DEbig3,
>
>
>
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|
| Zagadka wrote:
quote:
> The grapevine finally got around to alerting me of this (let's call it
> high latency) and good gods, woman! I don't really know what to say,
> at least that hasn't already been said a dozen times. I hope
> everything turns around and starts working out well, but from glancing
> through your posts after this you seem to have the same fire in your
> belly (maybe that's it, smoke damage to your head?)
>
> Anyway, best wishes on this and on getting that new computer. :-)
>
> BTW, hi.
Holy shit, Batman!
Sorry- that was the first expletive phrase that came to mind
to express my surprise. I mean, Zagadka sightings are few
and far between these days, and to think that you made time.....
Thank you for your wishes! I'm maintaining on the health front,
and I've got a good start on the dough I need for my computer.
( Wow Zag, I'm trying to appear all cool and stuff, but I'm totally
overwhelmed by the responses I've gotten from the guys in here.
I haven't even emailed anyone yet to tell them the diagnosis, yet
I felt compelled to tell everone in AGS-T.
Just goes to show that I was right about you guys, huh? Oh,
don't worry- I won't tell anyone how nice you are. I wouldn't want to
get you all branded as wussies.) LOL
Dude, when you get a chance, catch us up on life in general.
Are you still doing the college thing, or did you graduate already?
Gaming?
Man, it's good to "see" you. Try to pop in more often, okay?
--
{{{{{{{HUGZ ! ! }}}}}}}
quote:
>^,,^< Miracle
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