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Temple, in a way you and I are so much alike. I too live in and on my bed alot, surrounded by books and computer. My couch is actually a futon, which becomes a bed when my boys arrive.
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Ca88andra
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December 29, 2005
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mac - I have been noticing the Dell ads on TV and I think I will explore them later when the finances look better.
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Ca88andra
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December 29, 2005
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tb - I have to look into a plan the Uni has to salary package laptops, but that has to wait...
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Ca88andra
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December 29, 2005
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Medusa - thank you! You don't really need a man - you are such a creative, resourceful person!
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Ca88andra
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December 29, 2005
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Don't feel bad, love....
I have a rental, my computer is STILL sick. I don't have a couch, I STILL have big floor pillows...that I never sit on because I have boxes of books in my living room that I have no storage for, so I'm always in my room, on my bed. We're all a work in progress. Once you learn to accept that, it's all good.
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Temple
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December 29, 2005
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Hey Cas -
Money sucks doesn't it? Sorry about the comp, although I like things with a little character. Dell has some sub 500 computers right now, you might want to check them out.
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mac.speaks
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December 28, 2005
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my laptop is pretty much history
unless i want to spend a thousand bucks for a new board. For that much i'd get a new one. I am lucky the uni where i work provides laptops to all students, faculty and full-time staff. They kind of
suck, but they do
work.
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tbgroucho
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December 28, 2005
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My, My, Cass......I feel for you and your last leg lap-top...
I need men to fix those kinds of things, haha...I, too, am still on dial-up....I will keep my fingers crossed that you get a new computer in 2006. How's that?
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
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December 28, 2005
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May, I actually hadn't thought of that. I will keep my eyes open for competitions, even though I never win anything!
posted by
Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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I wish you could win a new computer
Of course to do that you need to enter a few prize draws. I agree you
could go get the cord. You don't want to lose something
you've worked hard over for the sake of a cord. Life is
very odd sometimes. We just won something that is a total luxury and
while I am enjoying it I can't help feeling as if it's frivolous
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Azur
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December 28, 2005
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smartdog lol! I thought only kidnappers had duct tape!
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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Tapsel, I'm sure I can nurse it through...
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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Kiwidreams - lol! I'm so proud to accept this award...
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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muser, I went to a friends place for dinner last night and we were talking about the same. We came to the conclusion that women just know how to be creative and "make do" with what they have at hand. Its a female thing!
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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littlems - I am kind!
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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MsVision - believe it or not a friend gave me a spare phone cord last night, so one of the two problems is fixed!
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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Blanche - thank you! I hope so too.
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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Passionflower - that is cheap! The best price we can get for a new one is about $1000, that would be about $1800US.
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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kingmi - you've lost me! lol
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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lovelylady - thank you!
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Ca88andra
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December 28, 2005
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Ca88
Try duct tape - it'll fix anything!
-smartdog
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smartdog_670
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December 28, 2005
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Ca88andra, At least you seem to know it well and are able to make it work for you inspite of its idiocyncracies. I hope it holds together until........
posted by
TAPS.
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December 28, 2005
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And the Blue Peter badge for laptop making goes to....
posted by
Leafonariver
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December 28, 2005
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I HAVE HAD TO DO THE SAME KIND OF "REPAIRS", Ca88andra...
I would say your laptop is being "held together on a wing and a
prayer"! Your creative approach to this problem once again
proves, "Necessity is the mother of invention."!
posted by
muser
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December 28, 2005
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Just be kind to the computer and it'll last that bit longer!
posted by
littlemspickles
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December 28, 2005
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I would be lost without my computer too
Please at least buy a new cord. I always forget things like that at the shops. Write a list or make a special trip. It will be worth it.
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MsVision
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December 28, 2005
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Ca88andra,
I hope some windfall comes your way to replace your laptop!
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Blanche.
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December 27, 2005
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I think you should start searching for a really excellent deal
On a new computer. The desk top models now are under $500 here in the USA. A good used one might only be $300 USD.
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Passionflower
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December 27, 2005
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Ca88i, I suggest that "we-know-who" send you her old one. Hey! Good idea!
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kingmi
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December 27, 2005
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Cass,
I wish you well!!
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lovelyladymonk
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December 27, 2005
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babe - I could. But only after I deal with everything else on the list first!
posted by
Ca88andra
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December 27, 2005
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Hemlocker - I need a computer genius in the family too! Now, if only my sons were old enough to marry...
posted by
Ca88andra
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December 27, 2005
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Maybe you could get a second hand one?
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babe_rocks
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December 27, 2005
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ca88andra--
Technology is so wonderful and so maddening for the unwashed masses who are not cyber-experts. I'm basically one of the masses in that regard, but fortunately I have a techno-wizard in the family--my son-in-law, the computer engineer.
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Hemlocker
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December 27, 2005
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jollyjeff - the problem is that its not a good look rocking up to the library with pjs on and carrying ones breakfast! I might have to sit on the floor, but at least I don't have to get dressed or put make up on! lol
posted by
Ca88andra
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December 27, 2005
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If you have a library near you
You may be able to use the computer there. That's what I do.
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jollyjeff
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December 27, 2005
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