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Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

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alaskaleftybass said:
I cheated and consulted Dr. Google on this one, but I remember using it:
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I remember using QEMM and DesqView in MS-DOS. Then ordering a Hauppauge 386 motherboard to upgrade my 286 computer, and using QEMM386 and DesqView 386 for very quick multitasking, even windowed, though, non-GUI, before Windows 3.11 started taking over the business world. XTreeGold was indispensable until 32-bit LFN took over. Then, and still today, ZTreeWin replaced XTreeGold! I still used QEMM386 and DesqView 386 under Windows NT, 2000 and XP and got 10 times the productivity out of my workstation. Then the Vista upgrade debacle got me to finally give up and except our IT base configuration at work. (sigh)
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G-Dog said:
I remember using QEMM and DesqView in MS-DOS. Then ordering a Hauppauge 386 motherboard to upgrade my 286 computer, and using QEMM386 and DesqView 386 for very quick multitasking, even windowed, though, non-GUI, before Windows 3.11 started taking over the business world. XTreeGold was indispensable until 32-bit LFN took over. Then, and still today, ZTreeWin replaced XTreeGold! I still used QEMM386 and DesqView 386 under Windows NT, 2000 and XP and got 10 times the productivity out of my workstation. Then the Vista upgrade debacle got me to finally give up and except our IT base configuration at work. (sigh)
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I quit building my own PC's in the early 90's. I worked in orgnaizations that used Dells from 1993 to 1999. Then in 1999 I got a job with the City of Sitka. We bought Gateway built to order Government computers and had on-site support. In 2007 we switched to Dell at my request and have had onsite service since. Recently I was preturbed because I had to replace a motherboard myself! LOL. The beauty of Dell computers is they are nearly tool-less construction. I only needed to use a phillips to remove the power supply and CPU. Dell uses whatever bidders for motherboards so I never know what they are. Computers are becoming almost appliance-like in their reliability and run-out-of-box experience (in theory anyway LOL).
 
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At a time when these computers were changing the world (*), on November 30, 1982, Thriller was released. Right around the time that the MIDI standard was published. It’s interesting to tie music to technological timelines and see how one affected the other.

Very entertaining uke playing.



(*) Timeline of computing 1980–1989 - Wikipedia
 
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Carey and I saw The Lion King last night. Simply stunning presentation. It was hard to believe that was CGI animation. I really wasn't thrilled about the new interpretations of the songs but all in all a great movie. We got there an hour early to get our favorite seats. We had a romantic theater dinner-- me a large hot dog and Carey a large soft pretzel with cheese sauce. Popcorn during the movie and dessert was Dots and Raisinettes. I love going on dates with my wife!

The theater was full by movie time. Young people who added to the energy and excitement of the movie. When we left we were so happy. It was a positive experience. I recommend the movie to everyone from 9 to 99.
 
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G-Dog said:
I remember using QEMM and DesqView in MS-DOS. Then ordering a Hauppauge 386 motherboard to upgrade my 286 computer, and using QEMM386 and DesqView 386 for very quick multitasking, even windowed, though, non-GUI, before Windows 3.11 started taking over the business world. XTreeGold was indispensable until 32-bit LFN took over. Then, and still today, ZTreeWin replaced XTreeGold! I still used QEMM386 and DesqView 386 under Windows NT, 2000 and XP and got 10 times the productivity out of my workstation. Then the Vista upgrade debacle got me to finally give up and except our IT base configuration at work. (sigh)
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Done forgot all about QEMM!

Also forgetting about what magic was done at trade shows ....
 
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beans-on-toast said:
At a time when these computers were changing the world (*), on November 30, 1982, Thriller was released. Right around the time that the MIDI standard was published. It’s interesting to tie music to technological timelines and see how one affected the other.

Very entertaining.



(*) Timeline of computing 1980–1989 - Wikipedia
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If a new musical trend is to survive, there needs to be a parallel clothing trend, Frank Zappa observed.

GonePlaid said:
For all who are talking computer talk, It isn't that I don't 'like' what yer saying. I don't know wuttinahell yer saying.:confused:
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Here's a story that may enlighten:

It is in the age of Elder Days at DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) my team is tasked by Higher Ups to install and configure a Sophisticated Very Big Deal on the servers. Five days later we have failed three times and started over three times, despite following the documentation to the letter.

"You finish that yet?"

Nope. Won't work. Doesn't work. Can't figure it out.

"Did you follow the manual?"

Every word.

"Well there's your problem, it'll never work if you do that."

There is not enough money to get me to do this sort of thing ever. again. :smug:
 
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GonePlaid said:
+1. Kinda traditionally Southern. My 'bitter half'(from Wisconsin)basically can't hack Southern food. I, on the other hand, like most('cept boiled okra).
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To de-slime okra (some say, to make it edible): dredge slices in egg, then cornmeal, and fry golden-crisp in bacon fat. Of course your doctor may not agree :rolleyes:

Learned the ropes of cooking as a teen from Pei Mei. Her cookbooks are something of a rarity now, and are considered "old school". Each recipe was printed on facing pages, one in Chinese and one in English. The translations were about what you'd expect.
 
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mikeoso said:
At the state fair there are vendors selling deepfried butter and deepfried Coke syrup. This is either a reason or a result...Iowa ranks 4th nationally in obesity.

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Given to understand deep fried brain sandwiches are a staple at Iowa state fairs. And know a lady who harvested Rocky Mountain oysters in Cheyenne. It takes very little urging on her part for her husband to pay attention to what she is saying.

Happily obesity isn't among my doctor's concerns for me. What I did receive in Saturday's mail is a Happy Letter from my doctor. She says all my labs are crackerjack.
 
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GwenOnBass said:
Here's what holds my attention now

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And that gets my attention every time. Do you actually have any kind of steady group setting to work through some of those tunes? The last really good jam we had here got too big for its own good, and it got harder and harder to get the bass seat in what was usually the one dedicated jazz set. OTOH, having at least 4-5 excellent horn players and up to a couple of hundred people in the audience was pretty swell.
 
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Passinwind said:
And that gets my attention every time. Do you actually have any kind of steady group setting to work through some of those tunes? The last really good jam we had here got too big for its own good, and it got harder and harder to get the bass seat in what was usually the one dedicated jazz set. OTOH, having at least 4-5 excellent horn players and up to a couple of hundred people in the audience was pretty swell.
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Ah yes, that's a very special book for me. Bought a copy of the sixth edition and it is lame. Very first thing when I got the sixth edition home was turn the page to Green Dolphin St. Er, turn the pages to where Green Dolphin St. should be and it ain't. Night Train? Say whut? Who put Night Train in the Real Book?

Bought my copy of the fifth edition from the very cool lady who sells ice cream in LA. Just ask around, someone will point you to her. If you have the cash, you'll have your copy and an ice cream sandwich. :: awe ::

Took one bass lesson with Ray Brown and the only thing I reliably remember him saying is learn every song in the Real Book.

Would that I have folks to work through those songs, that would be teh besto.
 
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GwenOnBass said:
To de-slime okra (some say, to make it edible): dredge slices in egg, then cornmeal, and fry golden-crisp in bacon fat. Of course your doctor may not agree :rolleyes:

Learned the ropes of cooking as a teen from Pei Mei. Her cookbooks are something of a rarity now, and are considered "old school". Each recipe was printed on facing pages, one in Chinese and one in English. The translations were about what you'd expect.
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Mmmm. Sounds good. Fried okra is OK, I just can't handle the slime. I also can't stomach ersters.
 
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mikeoso said:
At the state fair there are vendors selling deepfried butter and deepfried Coke syrup. This is either a reason or a result...Iowa ranks 4th nationally in obesity.

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A vendor at the FL state fair sells deep fried bacon wrapped tater tots and very thin sliced deep fried pickles. I hit his stand at least twice on the day we go.:)
 
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