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Am i just lost ..maybe i'm on the wrong website?
Am i not seeing all the threads? Maybe I'm reading the wrong posts?
Where is everyone?? There's not a lot going on..
Come on..feed my adiction..i'm having withdrawals.. :(
JD...reassure me..we are not in the Twilight Zone are we??
by tonythetiger
by now left tr
It looks like in the quest for change the good TR people have driven away the very people they wanted to keep. Perhaps this is a direct effect 'technical only' testing.
TR is a social site, the social aspect has been ignored within the upgrade (if we can call it that).
by mickster269
by jdclyde
for ME to correct someone elses spelling?
don't worry, I won't. :p
by techexec2
If you cannot spell it, you cannot find it.
:D
by jdclyde
He won't find it, because it doesn't exist anymore.
It is now "Off-Topic".
Of course there is NOTHING stopping someone from making that tab for themselves..... :0
by nicknielsen
They changed the name to "Off Topic" because they knew JD couldn't spell "Miscellaneous.". :D
I've just been mostly lurking lately while I try to catch up with everything that went wrong during my vacation the first week of this month.
by jdclyde
hi shell.
While the PTB work to give back some of the feel of the place, I think people are taking a break.
You don't see the discussions, because there haven't been many. I have been getting swamped lately, so have not been around much to start anything. I pop in, look around for anything, and then back out.
I get the feeling that they WANT the discussions to stay active and the regulars to stay, so I don't think it is trying to shift the direction of the site. They would come out and tell us if they had a change of direction and want to make it more of a purists tech site again, wouldn't they?
Give it a week or two, and I am VERY confident that they will have most of the issues hammered out.
How many Candian/Irish women does it take to ______________ (fill in the blank) :D
:x
by tink!
Been swamped too. Just enough time to pop in and load up the discussions to see if any new posts (because we can't see the # of posts on the History).
I barely get a chance to look at the list of new discussions!
ah well. After the holidays it should slow down again for me.
Tink :)
by jdclyde
I would rather be busy and employed than otherwise. Busy is good.
I figure the next two weeks is going to be a bit of a bear for me, just enough time for TPTB to get TR tweeked out just how I like it! B-)
So what have they got you busy playing with Tink? Anything cool?
by shellbot
its abusy time..it just me or does it just seem longer to get into the discussions?
I myself pop in and out and am not posting a lot. Ah well..i'll guess we'll get used to it sooner or later.
JD.."How many Candian/Irish women does it take to ______________ (fill in the blank)"
There's a lot of options for that..
I'm trying to think of a reply that includes the word "shower" ]:)
by jdclyde
and now I am suppose to be able to concentrate and get some work done? :0 ]:)
:x
by onbliss
by jaqui
in the vast unchartable wilderness of the forums without easy access to the water cooler ]:)
actually, I've been checking out a site, and working on a few contracts.
so I've actually been .. ~gasp~ working!!
AAAKK!!!!
that 'orrible word!!!!
you had to make me say it didn't you?
you do realise that this means war don't you? ]:) ;)
by mickster269
Ever since the re-design, I've been doing a lot more work instead of surfing here.
My productivity has increased, and my boss is estatic.
Dammit.
by jdclyde
It seems that porn surfing took a huge up-swing about a week ago..... :0 :p
B-)
by shellbot
i know..its a nasty word..i think actually spending some of my time working is whats causing my despair.
i don't think i've done this much work since last year, before i found TR..and got trapped in its web.
its unsettling to be in such a state. i've actually had to use my brain.
*this is not good*
by dmambo
I've been wicked busy lately, so I haven't checked in too much in the recent past.
It's good to hear from you, Shell. I hope thing are going OK with the kid.
Ok - Thread hijack.....
What's your favorite candy for Halloween and will you steal from the stashes of the kids in your life? I like Twix bars and I rifle through the kids' stuff and pull out Twix and Mounds and hide them where only I can find them.
by jdclyde
are Carmel Creams. mmmmmmmm. :p
Just about anything else is a "no biggie".
A side note on Candy from Halloween. We STILL have candy left over from LAST year. :0
The boys don't eat cake either. Give them a nice batch of steamed brussle sprouts with some butter and they are happy! B-)
by jaqui
brussel sprouts are toxic.
and it's not just the fact I can't stand the taste, apparently they have a high starch content so if someone is diabetic or hypoglycemic they can't eat them, sugar shock can kill.
[ was diagnosed with hypoglycemia in 1975 ]
by maecuff
all the butterfingers and bit o honeys. Ohh..and tootsie rolls.
My son is going as Elvis this year, I can't wait..
by nicknielsen
haven't got a chance around me. :D
Also Baby Ruth, Snickers, Milky Way, Hershey bars, and Rolos. ;\
You can keep all the Jolly Ranchers you want.
by shellbot
haven't seen you about in ages. Kid has settled a bit.. she off to canada on friday to spend 2 weeks with her dad..so hopefully all goes well there.
h'ween candy...hmmm..
i know they are so gross..but in canada we have these molassas toffee type of thing, just called h'ween kisses i think...you know them Jaqui?? revoltingly tasty, i used to steal those ones..
oh and Nibs red licorace..h3ll ya..good stuff..
just reminds me, gotta make a list of things for my kid to buy when she in canada..
What I like the least is the "feature" that doesn't bump a currently posted discussion to the top, and keeps a numerical record of the number of posts. They're just getting pushed further and further down the well of obscurity.
(And just between you and me, I believe these are intentional measures on their part to limit these "off-topic" discussions. If not, why else would they have changed it?)
by onbliss
[i](And just between you and me, I believe these are intentional measures on their part to limit these "off-topic" discussions. If not, why else would they have changed it?)[/i]
I had similar suspicions.
by jdclyde
While I have been delving back into the tech side more lately, I had no intention of giving up on my Misc addiction.
If they do not have something that feels like home by the end of next week, then that will be the answer to me.
If I just wanted to read about the latest tech, I would be spending my time at a linux site that I won't list here or cisco. I would miss this place, and I really hope they are not planning on doing away with us. If they were, it would be nice to have them stand up and say it.
by maecuff
by jdclyde
I remember all to well my years of being a shop rat, where you told someone good morning by flipping them off and saying "your number one!"
At least it isn't August. Shop life is miserable when it is between 90 and 110F in the shop.
Of course I never had the joy of having a cheerful welcoming committy waiting for me when I drove up in the morning. You get all the fun.....
by oz_media
I remember all to well my years of being a shop rat, where you told someone good morning by flipping them off and saying "your number one!"
I still do that...it's one of my favs.
"What the f are you looking at!" is another norm for a morning greet.
But I also smile and bring donuts and buy lunch so it's all in jest.
I refuse to lose my rebellious youth, deal with it. :D
by techexec2
Back to [i]~that project~[/i] I see...
:^0
by oz_media
Waddayaknow, I found people on TR again.
I'll close my eyes and count to 100 again, run...hide! :)
by shellbot
if everyone gets fed up and stops posting, what i gonna do??
we will have to find another spot to gather in??
I like the scarf on the av, Oz..but snowy cold BC..its not cold there!!!!!! Move to Sask..then you be cold :)
ok..running off to hide now..find me if you can
by wschindewolf
If you all decide on another spot to gather, be sure to let the rest of us know. I'd be lost without you guys ( & gals ). I might actually have to earn my keep here at my place of empolyment.
PS: I never was any good at hide & seek.
Edit: Empolyment: Place where I pretend to work.
by oz_media
Many Americans think we live in a snowy land of igloos. That's why we still have so much room to breathe and live now.
Let's not lead them to believe otherwise, I like my space and wilderness..
It got a wee bit chilly today, but should be 16 (60 for our southerly friends)and sunny on the weekend again.
P.S. It's not a scarf, it's a quick add-on to my avatar (a pink ribon) to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. A bunch of people had ribbons, so I added one to my avatar.
It's 'no crash' month here in BC (already didn't work)so maybe I need to think of a new one.
[b]HAH!!! I see you!!! 1,2,3 on Shellbot!!!!![/b]
by shellbot
i can actually believe that JD
*casts eyes over to you*
*sigh*
guess i'll go do a bit of work..
by jdclyde
by tink!
the usual boring order processing (data entry, printing labels - a whole ton of em)
But I did address the issue that I have several IT tasks on the back burner including installing the Firewall hardware we bought (using Microsoft's and Netopia's in the interim), creating a full Office introduction presentation for display using our new projector, and making sure there are no security loopholes anywhere in our network setup. Note the new hardware and projector were bought with the new computer systems, oh almost a year ago now!
Course this brings me to a question I had...I think I'll post it.
:)
by onbliss
[i]If I just wanted to read about the latest tech, I would be spending my time at a linux site that I won't list here or cisco.[/i]
In my case it would be Microsoft related sites.
But TR is a fun place to hang out with other techies, and to catch some tech news and gain knowledge. I have learnt (and am learning) so many non-technical aspects of work here.
I am not ashamed to say, I have learnt several things about convincing others in discussions and in general about life.
Last but not the least, JD you are a fun guy to be around; and it is nice to discuss thing s with you and other folks.
by jdclyde
by oz_media
Bets place for a game of hide and seek.
If you boss wonders where you were all day, tell him you were hiding and waitign for him to find you.
"You did hear me say we were playing, right?"
"NO?! Well, I'll go hide again and you try to find me this time."
by shellbot
dang it..thought that was a perfect hiding spot..
Sorry Re: Scarf.. ribbon, cool idea..don't suppose your bored enough to give my Kitty a ribbon? :)
Ok..i'll say no more about the weather :)
ok, gonna go hide for real now, its friday and i gotta leave early today, so going to keep out of site of everyone, this way they won't find extra stuff for me to do :)
by oz_media
Title that makes it sounds like the post is dirty. :)
If you have a full size pic, or one that at least shows a full face and kneck, I can do something for you.
by kiltie
....to get my "techie" fixes.
Places like ZDNET and CNET, which are sibling sites (or whatever the relationship is) so I don't feel disloyal.
Didn't the PTB say they would have the site redesigned by middle of [i][b]last week[/b][/i]? I expect they are too busy with Halloween stuff to have done that ;-)
PS
Oh well, it's my birthday today, no cards in the mail :(, my fiancee is several thousand miles away, in San Francisco :(, although she did phone at midnight her time, 8am mine :D (time zones differences suck). Oh and then she played an online No Hit Backgammon match with me, which I won (of course) :D, so the day isn't too bad so far.
So I think I'll get a bottle of whiskey for company today. *** sigh ***
....sings [i]~~~~Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday dear Kiltie, Happy Birthday to me~~~~[/i]
by techexec2
Happy Birthday, My Friend (mf)!!
Have a GREAT day!!
by jdclyde
by gadgetgirl
all the best for your birthday, mate.
Erm - you have the same location as me - no location specified - does that mean you're in the UK? Jumping to conclusions here, but with a name like Kiltie, are you Scottish?
If so, WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY BLOODY SOONER??
I'M ONLY IN NEWCASTLE!!!
If not, ah well, I nearly got to go out and have a drink tonite.....
Have a good one. It sucks not having your loved one around on your birthday, I know that one. But she'll be thinking of you.
Have a virtual birthday hug on me - :x
GG
by kiltie
Ty GG
I am in borders region, SW Scotland, in a small village in the middle of nowhere.
Lovely valley, I love the peace and quiet (cows in the field next to my cottage make a noise sometimes though) but the hummmmmms of my computer network drowns out all noises normally.
Newcastle is only about 90 mins drive away, but I will never meet you unless I have my chaperone with me (my girl lol)
Be nice to make contact one day....
and no, I am not Scottish, but merely lived here for about 10 years. Is that long enough for you to go native?
EDIT: to add the reason for the title.
I contacted TR to ask how to change my location (nope, the option to set it is not in profile) and I got an automated reply telling me to expect a reply in 24 hours.
That was over a month ago :(
by dawgit
Herzlichen Gl?ckwunsch zum Gerburtstag.!.
Woopie, I've got some good stuff around here somewhere, now I'll have to find it. Cheers to ya. -d
by tig2
I have owed you a note for ages and apologise that I have yet to write it. My B'day was last week (All the best people are born in October... except the ones born other months!)
Still trying to find hours in the day... and failing miserably. I have a list of people I need to get mail to, things I need to get done, no hours in the day... yeah, I know- need some cheese to go with the whine.
Many happy returns of the day. May I recommend an elderly Speyside single malt as a present to yourself???
by maecuff
by kiltie
Thanks mfs
Whenever I use "mf" I mean "My friend" (it doesn't mean what some former colonists think it means)
;-)
Sadly I didn't get the whisky after all :(
That'll be another day..... I'll have an extended BDay and (hopefully) not be able to walk for a few days :D
Again, thanks to you friends, and apologies for diverting this thread, but TR is one BIG family, I hope the PTB realise that.
:)
by jdclyde
who else would treat you so badly, other than a big brother or sister? :0
Happy EXTENED birthday. Gee, bet you can get affordable scotch, huh? :D
by jamesrl
I'd be happy to share....
My father in law has been responsible for exercising my pallet with a number of single malts. He buys them at the duty free on the way back from London. Nice to get some we don't see around these parts.
Some day I will make my way to Scotland and wander around a few places. My ancesters are from Ayrshire, but I am sure there are many places to see.
We are a family here. Though I think JD is my weird cousin....
James
by dawgit
by nicknielsen
The easy way: pack up and move. ;)
The TR way: Click on the "Manage My Account" link at the top right of the page. You will be asked to log in as a security precaution. After the login, you will be at the account screen and may change your location. You must, of course, click the "Update my account" button.
by kiltie
Already looked at that method, there is no field in which to enter a location.
City(Dumfries), region(Scotland) and country(UK) are all filled in.
There is an entry called [b]State/Province[/b] but the drop down box next to it has only one entry [b]Not Applicable[/b]
So that's why I tried asking TR.
Incidentally, the link to the help section doesn't appear to wrok, I get PNF errors.
by nicknielsen
The software was obviously written by an American. If I change my country from [b]United States[/b], the State field immediately changes to [b]Not Applicable[/b]. I'd almost bet a 15-year Scapa that there is no conditional to display city and country when [b]Not Applicable[/b] appears in the State field.
PM Jay or Jason Hiner and let them know. It may only be an oversight, but it could be a glitch. Either way, I think it needs to be fixed, just so we provincial Americans are reminded that TR and the internet are world-wide. Wouldn't that be a pretty decent birthday present?
A Belated Happy Birthday to you, Kiltie.
Edit: It occurs to me that the Australian and Canadian states display with no problem. It probably didn't occur to the TR staff that other countries than these also have states.
by dawgit
by jdclyde
Every family has one of "those" people. :D
Duty free. I forget all about that being an hour away. but you HAVE to cross the border and come back to shop there, right?
Wonder if any of the reservations having anything without the taxes? That would cut the cost by about 2/3's! B-)
by jamesrl
If the US laws are similar to ours, you can't buy from duty free unless you are out of the country 48 hours.
As far as I know the reservations don't sell alcohol.
Duty free is pretty cheap.
When I worked on parliament hill, they had a beer store. Because the hill is federal territory, no provincial taxes apply.
James
by dawgit
by dawgit
What happened to him? He just completly pisadeared from the radar.
Anybody know what's up with him?
I miss that guy. (one of the few my age.)
by tig2
Peer me your email addy and I will happily send it to him.
He has a blog site as well. I will hunt up the URL for you.
Please understand that I would not feel comfortable sending you his addy without his permission.
by tig2
Most Britons can't display a location... but some can. As Deadly Ernest has mentioned a couple of times, he isn't in Nova Scotia, he's in New South Wales (three letters).
For the longest time, I had no way to change my location at all- even though I am in the US. One day that changed and I could be a smart aleck like JD. Have no idea what changed... but something did.
Oddly- like my "print" button. When using IE as my browser, I did not have a print button. Changed to FireFox and voila! Print button.
Things that make you go... wha???
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