Chris Rifkin wrote:

Like being bland beer flavored carbonated water that makes you pee a lot?

Wish I could get the local beer I was drinking on Bimini a few weeks ago,think a refreshing citrus flavored Corona style

Was it Kalik??  If so, that's pretty much all around these parts..

orias wrote:
holy cow this old thread is still around lol 

i thought it was decommissioned in the war when the oxidation converted it all to rust....

or are we all here reliving our glory days hahaha... in which case i remember back in the day......   when i saw hotels more often than my own bed.... SOO GLAD to be done with livin like the transient hobo of my youth ;P

Some don't full like letting go of the past..

And remember, a hobo living under a bridge has waterfront property..

Tropical Photography wrote:
Some don't full like letting go of the past..

And remember, a hobo living under a bridge has waterfront property..

so now i gotta be a troll just cause i live under a bridge!? RACISM!   no wait, yeah i can see the similarities ;P hehe

orias wrote:

so now i gotta be a troll just cause i live under a bridge!? RACISM!   no wait, yeah i can see the similarities ;P hehe

But it's waterfront property!!!!  

orias wrote:
livin like the transient hobo of my youth ;P

Ok, so..stop with the sexy talk...I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight...

Koryo Photography wrote:

Ok, so..stop with the sexy talk...I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight...

I've seen your FB posts, WHEN do you ever sleep??? 

Koryo Photography wrote:

Ok, so..stop with the sexy talk...I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight...

i hear the Barry White from here ;P

Tropical Photography wrote:

I've seen your FB posts, WHEN do you ever sleep??? 

as long as hes not as bad as me... im a freaking insomniac

Carl Roberts wrote:
OK So apparently the support for Windows XP is ending

Has anyone figured out where is the best place to get an upgrade?

I'm bummed because the XP Pro I'm running has been bug free forever

So why is it going to get buggy now?? I would just be diligent about backing stuff up but until the beast really dies or you can no longer use software or things like printers/scanners, etc, I wouldn't worry about it..

But if you want to upgrade, I would think you should be able to do it yourself.. Just back up..

Carl Roberts wrote:
OK So apparently the support for Windows XP is ending

Has anyone figured out where is the best place to get an upgrade?

I'm bummed because the XP Pro I'm running has been bug free forever

Tropical Photography wrote:
So why is it going to get buggy now?? I would just be diligent about backing stuff up but until the beast really dies or you can no longer use software or things like printers/scanners, etc, I wouldn't worry about it..

But if you want to upgrade, I would think you should be able to do it yourself.. Just back up..

Windows XP is still running on nearly 28% of all computers connected to the Internet. Wow...that's a big number

I'm sure this is all just a racket to make money by forcing people to upgrade their OS to one that does not work as well

My concern is that without the Windows updates the hackers are going to find a way in.
But beyond that, yeah it's fantastic program.

I was just wondering if anyone found a cheap reliable place to buy the update
I saw somewhere they were giving a $150 refund on an update

Just asking to see what's out there

Carl Roberts wrote:

Carl Roberts wrote:
OK So apparently the support for Windows XP is ending

Has anyone figured out where is the best place to get an upgrade?

I'm bummed because the XP Pro I'm running has been bug free forever

Windows XP is still running on nearly 28% of all computers connected to the Internet. Wow...that's a big number

I'm sure this is all just a racket to make money by forcing people to upgrade their OS to one that does not work as well

My concern is that without the Windows updates the hackers are going to find a way in.
But beyond that, yeah it's fantastic program.

I was just wondering if anyone found a cheap reliable place to buy the update
I saw somewhere they were giving a $150 refund on an update

Just asking to see what's out there

Oh it's a money thing, but somehow I suspect there will still be support given the number of govt. agencies that still use it, of course I suppose their coders could come up with ways to protect their systems, and many medical offices are on XP as well. Microsoft may say there isn't support but I suspect their maybe for select groups. Which makes you wonder if they created decent upgrades they wouldn't have had so many people staying on XP..

Carl Roberts wrote:
OK So apparently the support for Windows XP is ending

Has anyone figured out where is the best place to get an upgrade?

I'm bummed because the XP Pro I'm running has been bug free forever

well when you upgrade... welcome to the land of bugs lol

Carl Roberts wrote:
Looks like the upgrade software is $199.00

But a new tower can be had for $500.00

And it's 5 years newer, got 8GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage

Seems like a bit of a no brainer, I should just go ahead and get the tower

But then if I do, I need to upgrade my Word to Word 13
That's $250.00

So now instead of 200 vs 500
It's 200 vs 750

That's a harder decision

Do you still have your CD for installing Word ?
Have you checked to see if you could get by using Apache Open Office instead of Word?

I bought a new computer last month to replace the previous one that was overheating.
I tried Open Office when I got the last computer (4 years ago) and couldn't stand it, but tried it again with this new one and the changes made it much closer to Microsoft/easier to use.

Carl Roberts wrote:
But then if I do, I need to upgrade my Word to Word 13
That's $250.00

If you're buying a new computer at say, Office Depot, Office Max, or Staples, you're likely to be able to get the entire Office suite for $100, if the purchase is at the same time.

In fact, at Office Depot, if you complain about the upgrade cost enough, it is within the manager's power to give it to you FREE!

Go shopping Carl.

Chris Rifkin wrote:
Speaking of joey...
Watch his reaction when I fail at burgers when I say I'm about to satisfy a White Castle craving  with a Culvers across the street

If you're gonna eat White Castle with a Culver's across the street, you deserve the runs you're gonna get...lol

joeyk wrote:

If you're gonna eat White Castle with a Culver's across the street, you deserve the runs you're gonna get...lol

Best tasting colon cleanse ever:)

Carl Roberts wrote:
It's hot out there people
Stay hydrated!

Are you suggesting we drink beer??

Carl Roberts wrote:
It's hot out there people
Stay hydrated!

Tropical Photography wrote:
Are you suggesting we drink beer??

Duh...

Carl Roberts wrote:
It's hot out there people
Stay hydrated!

Tropical Photography wrote:
Are you suggesting we drink beer??

joeyk wrote:
Duh...

Was just checking.. He MIGHT have meant some sweet tea or lemonade... 

Carl Roberts wrote:
It's hot out there people
Stay hydrated!

Tropical Photography wrote:
Are you suggesting we drink beer??

joeyk wrote:
Duh...

Tropical Photography wrote:
Was just checking.. He MIGHT have meant some sweet tea or lemonade... 

I suppose that's theoretically possible...

EdwinR Photography wrote:
ok broke down and got the monthly I cloud creative or something like that... its not bad $20/month... doesnt knock off the previously Adobe software off my computer (yet) but i have access to so much more with all the latest and greatest.. so we will see how it turns out.. will keep you all informed... if anyone else has had experience with this Adobe monthly thing let me know your thoughts...

i've been using it for a while now... i love it   no problems yet.....  (knocks on wood)

Tropical Photography wrote:

Was it Kalik??  If so, that's pretty much all around these parts..

Sorry for not getting back to ya sooner...but yeah..this
like it a lot..especially the extra strength

Cat Camp wrote:
So, I'm on my way to Ireland for 8 days & have a question.
Is Guinness a drink or do they just fry it up & serve it for breakfast?

Since it is soooo thick, you can eat it with a fork anytime you like...

joeyk wrote:

Since it is soooo thick, you can eat it with a fork anytime you like...

I have found that sporks work better

Cat Camp wrote:
So, I'm on my way to Ireland for 8 days & have a question.
Is Guinness a drink or do they just fry it up & serve it for breakfast?

All of the above..  And typically it's served with some Jameson..

But do have lunch in one of the pubs.. The food is surprisingly good and they serve a mighty full plate.. And don't be surprised to see American Budweiser being sold as a premium beer.. I nearly hurled when I heard that and then saw it with my own two eyes..

Smithwicks is very nice and no where near as heavy as Guinness.. And if you're not renting a car, transportation between cities really kinda sucks.. In city it's very good.. And do pay attention to the the arrows on the road as they will point you in the direction you should look before crossing a street.. Otherwise, you risk getting your ass run over looking the wrong way...  LOL!!

OH!!  And gaelic is still widely spoken there and in some smaller cities, that's pretty much what you'll hear and all the signs are in..

Koryo Photography wrote:
"I'm not even supposed to be here today!"

Are any of us REALLY here??

Tropical Photography wrote:

Are any of us REALLY here??

Where?