I owned a Digicomp; I, too, was disappointed.
He doesn't travel well. He's like fine shrimp.
Anya ,'Touched'
Natter 42, the Universe, and Everything
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, flaming otters, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Betsy HP - Feb 21, 2006 9:01:58 am PST #8487 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Gudanov - Feb 21, 2006 9:07:52 am PST #8488 of 10002
Coding and Sleeping
My Atari 400 (currently holding pencils in my office) was a great computer when I was a kid. Amazing what poking and peeking could do.
I think my favorite part was when Oberweis inplied that the educational system would work better if teachers worked on commission.
I wonder how that would work. Not on grades surely, on standardized test scores? That would be a formula for a well-rounded education.
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 21, 2006 9:10:19 am PST #8489 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Happy Birthday, Katie!
I have to keep reminding myself that the Italian place right by the garage I'm getting my oil changed at this afternoon no longer makes tasty salads. Or rather, no longer makes the correct seasonings that result in tasty salads, as the salads themselves are still on sale sans flavor.
tommyrot - Feb 21, 2006 9:11:19 am PST #8490 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I wonder how that would work. Not on grades surely, on standardized test scores? That would be a formula for a well-rounded education.
Maybe on graduation rates:
"Please don't drop out, or I won't be able to pay the rent this month."
DXMachina - Feb 21, 2006 9:12:23 am PST #8491 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
I owned a Digicomp; I, too, was disappointed.
I was so hoping it would get me over the hump in my world domination plans, and it just sat there.
Gudanov - Feb 21, 2006 9:19:33 am PST #8492 of 10002
Coding and Sleeping
My Atari 400 allowed me to effectively take over Canada for a brief period of time in the very early 80's, but I couldn't modify my program quickly enough to with the the patriation of the Canadian constitution and lost it. I blame the sealed keyboard, should've had an Atari 800.
brenda m - Feb 21, 2006 9:23:34 am PST #8493 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I think my favorite part was when Oberweis inplied that the educational system would work better if teachers worked on commission.
Hee. He is such a wackaloon.
aurelia - Feb 21, 2006 9:35:26 am PST #8494 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
My 2nd favorite part was all the stammering that followed Topinka's challenge to all the others to release their tax returns from the last 10 years. (All her challengers are very wealthy.)
He is such a wackaloon.
I wish he'd stick to being a private wackaloon. I'd like to be able to have some Oberweis ice cream without feeling like I'm supporting him.
Allyson - Feb 21, 2006 9:39:17 am PST #8495 of 10002
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I was expecting notes on my manuscript from my agent on Saturday so I could do some writing this weekend.
Saw the mailcarrier, not the usual one, and noticed that she had delivered some mail, but didnt take the outgoing mail, and was zigzagging confusedly along the street.
So I say, "I'm expecting a Priority Mail pack today, are you finished delivering to this building?"
And she says, "Oh, no, I'm just delivering the mail."
I give up.
sarameg - Feb 21, 2006 9:47:36 am PST #8496 of 10002
Sounds like your post office had a case of the same stupids mine did saturday. I went to pick up the box for which I got a slip on friday. The notice said it would be available after 8 am on saturday for pickup. "It's out for delivery." Of course I came home to another slip.
It was there this morning, thankfully.