I actually had a good day, despite being tired. I called my buddy Joe in IT since I saw he was assigned to my dying computer trouble call. He came by and we discussed what it had been doing, and he agreed with me that it sounded like a power supply. He was also somewhat amazed that I still had one of the crappy old computers (HP 6000, I think) while most other folks have a newer model.
Anyway, he did some magic, found a new power supply in a computer destined for disposal, and installed it. So far, so good - I was able to get some work done this afternoon, so yay! I also moved my working documents from my hard drives to the network drive, just in case. And he suggested that just before I go on leave, I put in a request for a new computer, and theoretically, it’ll be built and put on my desk while I’m gone. We shall see.
I’m thawing some bean soup for supper. I’ve got a load of towels in the washer. And tomorrow, I’ve got a VTC that doesn’t even *start * till 3 (I normally get off at 2. ) Oh well, that’s why I get the big bucks, right? <sigh>
Even with the lotion Puffs, my nose is red and raw. :mad:
So glad I go back to work tomorrow. I’m bored. And tired. Tired can be taken care of later on.
Apparently, I speak gibberish. Or maybe my it’s just that the Email Gnomes are translating my messages into ancient Hebrew.
It’s taking every ounce of willpower to keep me from firing back an email to my esteemed colleague to tell him he should get checked for brain death. How many times do I have to respond that I can easily see what the customer’s account looks like NOW, but maybe he could just quit telling me that and tell me how it SHOULD look? I’ve only asked him three times now, getting simpler and simpler each time. I suspect the next response will be down to single syllables for maximum comprehension… followed by a walk to his pod to smack his head against the desk repeatedly if that doesn’t sink in.
It’s days like these that I’m glad I can swear fluently in three languages.
Speaking of email - anyone having issues with Hotmail? My mom has been trying to send me an email at that account for a week with no success. And I occasionally have problems either getting Hotmail to come up, or my MSN Messenger won’t log on.
It’s not just me, is it??
{{{kai}}} - hope you have a better month. I miss your posts!
I seem to have issues semi-often with hotmail and msn lately.
I don’t use it as my main email though, so I can’t verify the not getting emails. When I get an email there it’s usually MSN themselves or one of a couple people I gave it to.
English, French and Portuguese (in order of fluency).
I’m pestering my FIL to teach me a few naughty words in Yiddish so I can add it to the list… but I think he’s afraid that then they wouldn’t be able to talk behind my back about the shiksa their boy is shacked up with.
Yeah, but I only know one other bad Yiddish word beyond that one.
…and I didn’t even know how bad the other one was until I happened to use within earshot of my high school biology teacher, Mr Kramer, who promptly threw a fit over my use of a bad bad word.
Moral of the story:
Don’t call someone a putz when there’s someone around who might know what it really means.
I blame my dad. He worked at the Montreal Jewish Hospital back when I was a kid - it’s also his fault I’m familiar with so many French-Canadian swear words.
I think my mom also mentioned problems with Hotmail at some point this week. She eventually got through ok, but I think she had some trouble yesterday.
I was just about to ask where you were, Kai. Come back when you can. We’re thinking of you!
For the very first time, I have to say YAY forecast! (For those who’ve missed all the fun, I usually come here bitching about how awful the forecast is.) We’re not on the final-final version yet, but when we get there, my part should be a lot easier. And the stuff I did today only took about 1/2 a day, compared to days and even weeks in the past. So I’m really YAY!
Ugh. Am home from nice day at work, but have killer headache. Must be at work by 0530 tomorrow. Ugh again. Am making dinner as I type, then bath and yes, BED. Can’t wait until this time tomorrow.
I hesitate to tell you my diagnosis lest your thoughts are drawn back to the hilarious display of TMI by beebs. I guess I’ll just have to trust that you know that I wasn’t doing that…
Anyways, I do NOT have a UTI, nor am I pregnant. The doc thinks that while I was in the shower some soap may have travelled somewhere that soap’s not supposed to go and caused the problem. I feel kind of :dubious: about that explanation. However, I did just get out of the shower before the symptoms started getting really bad. I guess time will tell. He said if I’m not 100% in a couple of days that I should make another appointment and they will schedule an ultrasound.
Enough of that.
So, I’m at TVLand now. We had leftovers for dinner and I’m thinking about watching National Treasure. TVMan’s never seen it before, but I have.
Heh, that’s a bit bizarre, Pie (and yes, it is reminiscent of Beebs TMI “incident”!!! ). I guess it’s possible; at any rate, I hope you’re feeling better soon and that you won’t have to go back to the doctor.
Yea, it’s one day closer to Firday, and that’s about all I can think of to redeem today. It’s not as cold here as it is in Chicago, I’m sure, but geeze, standing out there waiting for the bus, no shelter and the wind blowing - my fingers and toes started to get numb! :eek: And that was with gloves on my hands!! (and of course socks and shoes on my feet ;)) I am sooo ready for warmer weather. It’s 35, so I think with the wind chill factor it must feel like 20s out there.
I’m starting to plan my topic for Monday’s post, my first original topic for the MMP. I’m just not sure what to write about! LOL Now I am in the Washington DC area and have lived here for 33 years, so if y’all want to hear something about DC, please let me know.
wow! lots of folk in need of {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}!!
also - I have a new nickname for Labeless (this ought to make you smile). Based on mousie’s (who ought to be Minnie) name for you at the top of page 5, “nolabel” which I read as Nola Belle - Labeless’ new nickname is Nola
I swear, my friend Kate and her deadbeat Alex are about to get on my LAST freaking nerve and I’m not even the one they have a financial issue with! (Long story, involves Complicated Roommate, a job offer which was flubbed spectacularly, and complete misunderstanding of Modern American Business. I am Not Involved except as a headdesking bystander.) At least I have a “go out and drink” appointment with Kate tomorrow. Haven’t seen her in person in a long time.
All y’all midwesterners can send another gust of wind to push that cold front off of the southeast, by the way. We’ll send you some of our milder weather if you do.
About the only Spanish I can speak fluently is the profanity. That’s usually what’s not translated in the types of Spanish-in-English books I read. My next goal is to learn to swear in German for when I’m really ticked.
What would be an appropriate way to plan and execute a Nerd Week’s Out Visit to All the Smithsonian Museums? (I’ve been wanting to do something like this for years. I love visiting D.C.)
**tarra ** - how about writing about all the places you haven’t visited, despite living near DC so long? Yanno, I grew up on Baltimore, and made many, many trips to DC over the years, and it wasn’t until last summer when my nephew visited that I went to the National Archives!
) Oh well, that’s why I get the big bucks, right? <sigh>
Just forward one to me and I’ll tell you how good a job the gnomes are doing 
runs away
oh I am ever so sorry I went to that thread :eek: 