I think we lost the deflector dish that came with it. Someone rigged up this new one, but I’m not sure that it’ll work.
I think you can get a cheaper one on eBay.
Always best to start over.
Usually.
I’m not sure a paper plate with a pencil poked through it mounted via duct tape is going to work all that well as a deflector dish … :dubious:
That’s not the deflector dish, that’s the particle accelerator! DUH!
Consulting: If you’re not part of the solution, there is good money to be made in prolonging the problem.
[Ren]
"Don’t Touch It! It’s the History Eraser Button, you fool!
[/Ren]
BBBZZZZZTTTT!
What was this thread about, again?
Oops, sorry I’m late! This thread may be recorded for quality control purposes.
Um, did you know your power strip/surge suppressor is plugged into itself? No, not its elf, this has nothing to do with elves. No, I am not an elfist. My secretary is an elf. I’m talking about your power strip. Is it plugged into the wall? No, wait, that really skinny wire is for your telepho
Open the pod bay doors please Hal, 
It’s definitely not going to work without the keys. Where are the keys?
Hey wait a second I think I can see the problem… Whats that dial-like thing-a-majig over there? I thought they are only supposed to go up to ten…
Why, do you think that there’s… :: opens pod bay doors :: …Oooo…wouldya lookit that. Hey guys, I think we may have found the problem. Looks like we got a buncha 'possums making a nest in here.
Don’t touch them! That’s what we replaced the hamsters with!!
Um…guys? There’s a mob of angry hamsters coming down the hall with a weasel and a snake - I mean, lawyer and union representative…
ow! Stop that! I’m kidding!
I works fine for me. Just make sure you squeeze the digital manipulator and keep it in line with the muffler bearing. Here, let me show you…
bzzzzt blap AIEEEEEE!!!
Ehhh, whoops.
Hello, you have reached Tech Support.
Please hold…
All right, stand back, make way, move aside, certified goddess coming through… jostle, shove, etc
A swift arrow up the–cough in the right place should do it! draws bow
fires
the entire thing suddenly shakes violently and starts lumbering around
Um… guys, this is about where I’d suggest we run very, very fast…
:eek:
Whisky has solved most of my problems. So, we pour whisky on this thing, and…
Configured with: …/gcc-3.2.1/configure --prefix=/usr/local/gcc-3.2.1
–enable-threads=posix
Thread model: posix
gcc version 3.2.1
Your call is very important to us. Please continue to hold and a representative will be with you shortly. Your estimated wait time is /in excess of/ 15 minutes…
[hold music]
Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree
It’s been three long years – do you still want me?
If I don’t see a ribbon round the old oak tree
I’ll stay on the bus, forget about us,
[/hold music]
OH GOD MAKE IT STOP…