So you like grape wine? ???
...and cider.

...and cider.



I like cider especially cold.

I like cider especially cold.
Cool not cold.

Cool not cold.



is that the same as apple juice?

is that the same as apple juice?
Apple Juice is the juice made from apples, cider is fermented juice of apples.

Apple Juice is the juice made from apples, cider is fermented juice of apples.

I had a feeling it was something to that effect. In fact, I drank some apple cider last night after dinner. :)

I had a feeling it was something to that effect. In fact, I drank some apple cider last night after dinner. :)
Cider was drunk at Lord's when I met up with Alan

Cider was drunk at Lord's when I met up with Alan


That's something I need to do... get together with a fellow member from this site. I already know at least one who lives less than 100 miles from me.

By the way, how was it meeting up with Alan? I saw from your pictures on the photo thread that you had a good time.

That's something I need to do... get together with a fellow member from this site. I already know at least one who lives less than 100 miles from me.

By the way, how was it meeting up with Alan? I saw from your pictures on the photo thread that you had a good time.
The meeting went well, I was nervous at first, and as we got chatting it seemed we had known each other for ages. Neither of us was paying true attention to the cricket that was being played.

Apple Juice is the juice made from apples, cider is fermented juice of apples.


Cider sold here in Connecticut is not alcoholic.  It has a slightly different taste to apple juice though, I think they add spices to it  :-\\  You have to buy 'hard' cider if you want the alcoholic version

The meeting went well, I was nervous at first, and as we got chatting it seemed we had known each other for ages. Neither of us was paying true attention to the cricket that was being played.


I think the ticket was  £20  .... which is in the order of $40 ? Given that NEITHER of us was paying much attention to the cricket (it was just a convenient venue / excuse to meet )  .. well, if we were truly intelligent, we'd've saved our money, and met in the park / a pub.

I guess we deluded ourselves that England might put on some sort of remarkable fight back ...  put on some sort of show ?  :-\\ As it was, they showed that renowned British resolve  8)  8)    .......... and surrendered like lambs !  :-[  :-[                 














:P


:D

Cider sold here in Connecticut is not alcoholic.  It has a slightly different taste to apple juice though, I think they add spices to it  :-\\  You have to buy 'hard' cider if you want the alcoholic version


It's pretty much apples pressed though a giant sieve.  Very few added ingredients, however cinnamon is sometimes added.  Apple juice is more processed and has added sugar.  As for Hard Cider, it's pretty hard to get here in PA for some reason.  Which is why I've never tried it.

Cider was drunk at Lord's when I met up with Alan



Did he have some too?

Did he have some too?
Yes.

Tea,was also drunk.

It's pretty much apples pressed though a giant sieve.  Very few added ingredients, however cinnamon is sometimes added.  Apple juice is more processed and has added sugar.  As for Hard Cider, it's pretty hard to get here in PA for some reason.  Which is why I've never tried it.

I've never tried the "hard" version either. However I have had sparkling cider, (usually for special occasions) and it's pretty good.

I've never tried the "hard" version either. However I have had sparkling cider, (usually for special occasions) and it's pretty good.


cider should be good for Thanksgiving meals. :)

cider should be good for Thanksgiving meals. :)


I'm sure it is.

We often drink sparkling cider on New Year's Eve.

I'm sure it is.

We often drink sparkling cider on New Year's Eve.
Cider for me is drunk at times of celebrations.

I'm sure it is.

We often drink sparkling cider on New Year's Eve.


to toast the new year.

to toast the new year.
My wife usually drinks something else.

Hot cider is a typical New England autumn drink.  Actually anything with apples, apple pie, apple cider, apple crisp, hot apple sundae mmmmmmm....

Hot cider is a typical New England autumn drink.  Actually anything with apples, apple pie, apple cider, apple crisp, hot apple sundae mmmmmmm....

Sounds yummy to me!!! :D

Hot cider is a typical New England autumn drink.  Actually anything with apples, apple pie, apple cider, apple crisp, hot apple sundae mmmmmmm....



sounds like a nice snack. :)

Hot cider is a typical New England autumn drink.  Actually anything with apples, apple pie, apple cider, apple crisp, hot apple sundae mmmmmmm....
Apple pie sounds inviting.

Apple pie sounds inviting.


and goes good with a cup of coffee but for you a cup of tea. ;)

and goes good with a cup of coffee but for you a cup of tea. ;)


It goes better with custard.  I had some last night for dessert

It goes better with custard.  I had some last night for dessert
Custard, one lump or two?

Apple pie sounds inviting.

It sure does. In fact, anything with apples sounds yummy to me.

It sure does. In fact, anything with apples sounds yummy to me.


I'll bet you even own an Apple iPod (wouldn't be surprised if you'd eat that ! ).  :-X




















http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4867/nallyipodhd0.jpg

Well, I got ONE part right ! ^  ::)    :P    :D

I'll bet you even own an Apple iPod (wouldn't be surprised if you'd eat that ! ).   :-X




















http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4867/nallyipodhd0.jpg

Well, I got ONE part right ! ^   ::)     :P    :D



The Apple Billzy? ::)

It sure does. In fact, anything with apples sounds yummy to me.
Hot apple pie with ice cream ?

Hot apple pie with ice cream ?


sounds delicious. :)

Hot apple pie with ice cream ?


We had that last night for dessert

We had that last night for dessert
For me when eating something savoury like hot apple pie, the ice cream has to be vanilla or Cornish.

We had that last night for dessert


I want that for dessert.

For me when eating something savoury like hot apple pie, the ice cream has to be vanilla or Cornish.


Yep we had apple pie and vanilla ice cream.  Tonight we just had the apple pie


I want that for dessert.


Too late - it's all gone  :P

I'll bet you even own an Apple iPod (wouldn't be surprised if you'd eat that ! ).   :-X



No, sorry, I do not own one of them gadgets. :(

John Lennon's Birthday today.

John Lennon's Birthday today.
He would have been 68 years old.

He would have been 68 years old.



They were playing his music on the radio.

They were playing his music on the radio.

His music has been played on the radio for ages. And he sang lead on several of the Beatles' recordings, as well as play guitar.

His music has been played on the radio for ages. And he sang lead on several of the Beatles' recordings, as well as play guitar.
...and is deeply missed today.

...and is deeply missed today.

And every day.

I also saw your post in the Dead People's Birthdays thread about him. As I said in there, his legacy will live on.

And every day.

I also saw your post in the Dead People's Birthdays thread about him. As I said in there, his legacy will live on.
As brought to attention in a different thread, Julian Lennon when he started out his singing career he sounded just like his father and soon he disappeared from the charts, I hoped he would take over the mantle of his father.

As brought to attention in a different thread, Julian Lennon when he started out his singing career he sounded just like his father and soon he disappeared from the charts, I hoped he would take over the mantle of his father.



But does he know his Father's music?

As brought to attention in a different thread, Julian Lennon when he started out his singing career he sounded just like his father and soon he disappeared from the charts, I hoped he would take over the mantle of his father.


i remember hearing people say that Julian would/should/could take over from his father.  I always thought that unfair to both of them.  Julian wasn't John, two separate people with different lives.  Johns life made him what he was/is.

i remember hearing people say that Julian would/should/could take over from his father.  I always thought that unfair to both of them.  Julian wasn't John, two separate people with different lives.  Johns life made him what he was/is.
Julian is now making his own but not being a major name in the pop music industry.

just letting jeff is dolphins aren't working again. ;)

just letting jeff is dolphins aren't working again. ;)
They are working now.

They are working now.



Just yesterday I got a Red X.

Just yesterday I got a Red X.
Still fine now.

Still fine now.



What could've been the problem?

What could've been the problem?
Have you asked in the computer questions thread?

Have you asked in the computer questions thread?



No I haven't,Would it be there? ???

No I haven't,Would it be there? ???

I haven't looked at that thread in quite a while.

No I haven't,Would it be there? ???
The experts there should be a help for you.

Just yesterday I got a Red X.





What could've been the problem?





You could also try connecting through a different browser, such as Firefox, or Opera.  I never use 'Internet Explorer' ... but rather, Firefox ... with 'Opera' ... as a backup, if I experience probs in Firefox.





See THIS link ... for some possible solutions .... >   http://askbobrankin.com/red_x_appears_instead_of_image.html

You could also try connecting through a different browser, such as Firefox, or Opera.  I never use 'Internet Explorer' ... but rather, Firefox ... with 'Opera' ... as a backup, if I experience probs in Firefox.





See THIS link ... for some possible solutions .... >   http://askbobrankin.com/red_x_appears_instead_of_image.html

I used always IE, and back then the dolphins were not working, but are fine now.

I used always IE, and back then the dolphins were not working, but are fine now.



The dolphins are working as well.

The dolphins are working as well.


I notice that when I use Firefox, they don't seem to work for some reason. I mean, they show up, but they don't animate.

I notice that when I use Firefox, they don't seem to work for some reason. I mean, they show up, but they don't animate.


Actually ... now come to think of it ... no, they aren't animating (I'm using Firefox) .... hadn't really thought much about it. Yes ... I HAVE seen them animate before. Maybe it's to do with some anti-scripting protection built in, or some add on I installed ?

And when they're not animating,you must be doing something wrong.

And when they're not animating,you must be doing something wrong.


It ain't ME ............... personally ......... I blame it on the software ... (but I suppose I COULD be wrong    ::)  ) .

It ain't ME ............... personally ......... I blame it on the software ... (but I suppose I COULD be wrong    ::)   ) .



I have Microsoft Internet Explorer.

I have Microsoft Internet Explorer.
So do I, but I am wondering transfering to Firefox.

So do I, but I am wondering transfering to Firefox.


Is Firefox good?  ???

Is Firefox good?  ???

In some regards I think it is. But there are differences in the way that certain animations and text formats behave.

For example, when glowing your text...
Internet Explorer will show the "glow" surrounding the text, like a glow is supposed to do....whereas Firefox will show it as a rectangular bar behind the text. I personally like the way IE does it better, but when I use Firefox and see the rectangle, it's not such a bad thing in the long run.

In some regards I think it is. But there are differences in the way that certain animations and text formats behave.

For example, when glowing your text...
Internet Explorer will show the "glow" surrounding the text, like a glow is supposed to do....whereas Firefox will show it as a rectangular bar behind the text. I personally like the way IE does it better, but when I use Firefox and see the rectangle, it's not such a bad thing in the long run.
It will be less troublesome to remain with IE

It will be less troublesome to remain with IE


Unless you get those pesky red x's showing up instead of images .... (possible an extra browser would permit observation  ... when that happens? ). I have set up Firefox as my default browser ... but am ALSO able to connect ... at the same time ... via 'Opera' ... another browser. I'm actually about to try the latest update ... since, ... to be totally honest .... I've found the LATEST Firefox 3 .... seems REALLY slow with THIS site.  I expect to find the Opera   browser to be a 'zippier' exprerience ... but we'll see ? 

Anyhow, I do think it's worth having an extra browser installed (not necessarily as default browser) ... for troubleshooting purposes ?  

So I guess Red X's aren't good.

So I guess Red X's aren't good.


They're hardly desirable.  I guess your guess might be right .... but that's just a guess ?

So I guess Red X's aren't good.

No way. I HIW sites take their images down...especially if they're good ones. >:(

No way. I HIW sites take their images down...especially if they're good ones. >:(


Then you get a photo that doesn't exist anymore.

Then you get a photo that doesn't exist anymore.

I know, I hate that! >:( I remember when I posted some pictures from November 2006, of me dancing...but the server took those down after only two months! :-[

Just to let Jeff know his dolphins aren't working again,I don't know if it's my server or it's HIS server?  ???

Just to let Jeff know his dolphins aren't working again,I don't know if it's my server or it's HIS server?  ???


Well ... strangely .. after saying I wasn't seeing them animate in Firefox ... for the last couple of days ... they've been animating perfectly ... and still are !

Just to let Jeff know his dolphins aren't working again,I don't know if it's my server or it's HIS server?  ???

It was probably whatever server was hosting those pictures.



Well ... strangely .. after saying I wasn't seeing them animate in Firefox ... for the last couple of days ... they've been animating perfectly ... and still are !

They must go in & out...who knows?

It was probably whatever server was hosting those pictures.

They must go in & out...who knows?


and would you know it ... they are no longer animating !

It was probably whatever server was hosting those pictures.

They must go in & out...who knows?
The dolphins are fine right now.

The dolphins are fine right now.


Now it's working,It must be MY server.  ::) ???

Now it's working,It must be MY server.  ::) ???
Probably ?

Probably ?



It's going in and out with the image,some days it works and some days I get a RED X.

It's going in and out with the image,some days it works and some days I get a RED X.
..and all is fine at the moment.

..and all is fine at the moment.


if it happens again,I'll let Jeff know.

It's going in and out with the image,some days it works and some days I get a RED X.

That occasionally happens to my dolphin pictures, too. >:( The backup link that Philip gave me has been working like a charm, though. I posted that version of the picture in the MC Hammers Pants thread yesterday.


Edit: here's the link right here

How would you be able to keep that picture up without disappearing? ???

How would you be able to keep that picture up without disappearing? ???

I might want to ask Phil about that.

I might want to ask Phil about that.



Yeah Phil is good in answering those questions.

Yeah Phil is good in answering those questions.

Yeah, he was the one who provided the backup version, which I posted in MC Hammer thread.

Once again, if you'd like to see it, you can click right here

Yeah, he was the one who provided the backup version, which I posted in MC Hammer thread.

Once again, if you'd like to see it, you can click right here


It's good to have backup. ;)

It's good to have backup. ;)

yes, Philip had PM'ed me the link and I have saved it as backup.

Yeah, he was the one who provided the backup version, which I posted in MC Hammer thread.

Once again, if you'd like to see it, you can click right here



Well when I FIRST looked at this page ... (in this 'Miscellaneous thread' ) ... your Dolphins were animating fine. However they are currently frozen again ... since I checked your link in 'Hammer' thread.  They .... the 'imageshack'  link ... which is STILL what you're using in your signature  ... are also frozen in 'Hammer' . However ... the photobucket link ... IS animating.  I know what modification I'd be making to my signature !


Incidentally ... I never thought about this ... as being related to imageshack.  Indeed ... I had noticed that .. for example, some animated flames that I posted in both 'Happy hour' and 'ninny fan club' thread ... stopped animating after about 10 seconds.  I may have to re-explore getting photobucket account ? (Which I DID have ... but lost login name / password).


Hang on ... hold your horses. Now the photobucket dolphins are no longer animating either ... even with a page 'refresh' !    :-\\  Maybe it's firefox related ? (for me) . I just don't know !  :-[

^ Or maybe it's THIS site ! Something in the software ... a bug ? / something to do with the file size ?  My sig IS animating fine (imageshack) but it's around 50KB. Dolphins is approx. 76kB ... perhaps borderline in 'animating' problem free ?

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn223/MrMisterAl/dolphinsinwaterinfinite.gif



http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn223/MrMisterAl/dolphinsinwaterinfinite.gif

^

Try sticking THAT in your sigline,  Jeff !

I DO believe I've solved / fixed this one !  8)


Downloaded  the one that was causing problems .. and analyzed it.  What I discovered ... the gif was set to animate 232 times ! That's say ... 4 minutes (allowing for maybe one anim per second ?  ???  :-\\  ) .  So ... on a persons computer ... they'd maybe see it for around 5 mins animating ?

I have played with it ... and set to to loop INFINITELY ... and uploaded to photobucket.  Give it a go !


(Yeah ... I'm now suspecting my 'flames' gif ... was also limited in its looping.  ::)  ) .

Testing...

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gif

Yup, still works!


No it DOESN''T. I've been gone .... maybe 2 hours ?  The photobucket one you have in 'Hammer thread' .. and your imageshack one .. have since stopped animating.


However ... the one I've supplied above  ^  ... is STILL going strong !  8)

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn223/MrMisterAl/dolphinsinwaterinfinite.gif



http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn223/MrMisterAl/dolphinsinwaterinfinite.gif

^

Try sticking THAT in your sigline,  Jeff !

I DO believe I've solved / fixed this one !   8)


Downloaded  the one that was causing problems .. and analyzed it.  What I discovered ... the gif was set to animate 232 times ! That's say ... 4 minutes (allowing for maybe one anim per second ?  ???   :-\\  ) .   So ... on a persons computer ... they'd maybe see it for around 5 mins animating ?

I have played with it ... and set to to loop INFINITELY ... and uploaded to photobucket.  Give it a go !


(Yeah ... I'm now suspecting my 'flames' gif ... was also limited in its looping.   ::)  ) .
You had to wait the four minutes to find out?

You had to wait the four minutes to find out?


Look .... I'd say there's maybe 4 complete animations every 5 seconds (?) .... at least three. Working on 4 .... per 5 seconds .. that means 48 every minute. If only 3 per 5 seconds .. thats' 36 per minute.

Divide the 232 frame limit of the original (before it halts) ... 48 into 232 ... that's less than 5 minutes before it stops. If as few as  36 frames per minute ... it stops within 7 minutes ! I think I can guarantee that per logged in session ... you will find those 'Hammer' dolphins will have stopped .... well within 10 minutes !

Compare those with mine ...

Come back to this thread in 10 mins .... and see if the quoted 'testing' ... above .. is still animating !

Look .... I'd say there's maybe 4 complete animations every 5 seconds (?) .... at least three. Working on 4 .... per 5 seconds .. that means 48 every minute. If only 3 per 5 seconds .. thats' 36 per minute.

Divide the 232 frame limit of the original (before it halts) ... 48 into 232 ... that's less than 5 minutes before it stops. If as few as  36 frames per minute ... it stops within 7 minutes ! I think I can guarantee that per logged in session ... you will find those 'Hammer' dolphins will have stopped .... well within 10 minutes !

Compare those with mine ...
So we are all waiting and watchiing now?

So we are all waiting and watchiing now?


I'm not. His 'testing' 'Yup still works' ... stopped animating on this page for me AGES ago. Mine's still going (on the same page). It's probably in my cache ... the software on the computer says yep .. I've animated this 232 for YOU (Al). It will be different for each user ... depending on time logged in ? But within 10 mins.

I'm not. His 'testing' 'Yup still works' ... stopped animating on this page for me AGES ago. Mine's still going (on the same page). It's probably in my cache ... the software on the computer says yep .. I've animated this 232 for YOU (Al). It will be different for each user ... depending on time logged in ? But within 10 mins.
In the meantime let us make tea.

In the meantime let us make tea.


An excellent suggestion ... I'll get to it, as well !

An excellent suggestion ... I'll get to it, as well !
I am back!

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=30933.msg1779482#msg1779482

^

Still animating ?

The one below ?

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=30933.msg1779482#msg1779482

^

Still animating ?

The one below ?


Yes,still works.

Yes,still works.


Not to butt in but its still working and its 7;03 am here  (Fla USa).
Geeze you  guys really are geeks. I mean that in a nice way not a bad way. I am impressed. http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/03/cheering.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/03/cheering.gif

Not to butt in but its still working and its 7;03 am here  (Fla USa).
Geeze you  guys really are geeks. I mean that in a nice way not a bad way. I am impressed. http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/03/cheering.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/03/cheering.gif


Only Philip and nally are officially recognised geeks, Deb .... Phil being our one and only 'Super Geek' ... and nally's just a straight geek (well, I believe he's straight )   :-X  ;)

Actually though ... to tell the truth .. I AM quite proud ... to have been the one ... to have  finally gotten to the bottom of this long standing problem. Just love solving problems, I guess ? Yeah .... maybe I can be made an 'honorary geek' !  8)    ;D

Only Philip and nally are officially recognised geeks, Deb .... Phil being our one and only 'Super Geek' ... and nally's just a straight geek (well, I believe he's straight )   :-X   ;)

Actually though ... to tell the truth .. I AM quite proud ... to have been the one ... to have  finally gotten to the bottom of this long standing problem. Just love solving problems, I guess ? Yeah .... maybe I can be made an 'honorary geek' !   8)    ;D
Is this geekspeak?

Is this geekspeak?


I've never spoken geek.

I've never spoken geek.
Never have I yet, does anyone know it?

Never have I yet, does anyone know it?


It must be a hard language to learn.

It must be a hard language to learn.


Almost ANY language but English ... is 'geek' to me.   :-[    :(

Almost ANY language but English ... is 'geek' to me.   :-[    :(



You mean "Greek"? ???

It must be a hard language to learn.
Any language is hard to learn, but German in harder.

Any language is hard to learn, but German in harder.


I always thought Hebrew was.

You mean "Greek"? ???


Take your choice !  :P

I always thought Hebrew was.
I have it on good authority that German in an impossible language to learn.

Take your choice !   :P



Do I have a choice?

I have it on good authority that German in an impossible language to learn.





Do I have a choice?


Vee haf  vays of making you 'tick' ... not to mention 'tok' !                                  :D

Vee haf  vays of making you 'tick' ... not to mention 'tok' !                                  :D
Vee haf vays, dass Sie 'Tick' ... ganz zu schweigen von "Tok"!

From what little I've heard about it Japanese sounds tricky. 

My boss at work was learning it.  One lesson he learnt to count to ten.  The next week he found out that those numbers were just used for counting such as playing hide and seek; there are different words for numbers used for counting objects.  And, even worse, it depends on the shape of the object.  For example long and thin (like pencils) or flat like sheets of paper.  :o

From what little I've heard about it Japanese sounds tricky. 

My boss at work was learning it.  One lesson he learnt to count to ten.  The next week he found out that those numbers were just used for counting such as playing hide and seek; there are different words for numbers used for counting objects.  And, even worse, it depends on the shape of the object.  For example long and thin (like pencils) or flat like sheets of paper.  :o
Now that is confusing, the writing must be hard too?

From what little I've heard about it Japanese sounds tricky. 

My boss at work was learning it.  One lesson he learnt to count to ten.  The next week he found out that those numbers were just used for counting such as playing hide and seek; there are different words for numbers used for counting objects.  And, even worse, it depends on the shape of the object.  For example long and thin (like pencils) or flat like sheets of paper.  :o


even speaking it could be difficult.

I always thought Hebrew was.

I always thought that various Asian languages were complicated to learn.

By the way .... your dolphins still freeze on my machine (and probably others .... if they're logged in long enough  ... but I guess you're not bothered about the fix I came up with. )  (in this thread).  8)

I haven't taken much time to read this thread lately, since I have been responding to threads in other areas, and checking out the news headlines (especially those relating to the upcoming election), and doing some assignments for the online class I have been taking.

By the way .... your dolphins still freeze on my machine (and probably others .... if they're logged in long enough  ... but I guess you're not bothered about the fix I came up with. )  (in this thread).   8)



the dolphins are working.

the dolphins are working.


Yeah ? Well stay logged in for 10-15 mins ... preferably open this page in another window ... (whilst browsing /replying to other threads .... ) then come back to see them not 'working'  !

the dolphins are working.
Yes

Yes


Let's leave it at that. Everybody's happy.


( Gives up, I never wanna hear about it again !  <    ::)    :-X  ) .

Yeah ? Well stay logged in for 10-15 mins ... preferably open this page in another window ... (whilst browsing /replying to other threads .... ) then come back to see them not 'working'  !



Are you sure that's going to happen?  ???

Are you sure that's going to happen?  ???


Maybe that's how it works in Firefox; I don't know.

Maybe that's how it works in Firefox; I don't know.



I have Microsoft Internet explorer and once in a while I get red x's.

I have Microsoft Internet explorer and once in a while I get red x's.


Same here. I use Internet Explorer most of the time...and every so often the little red x's show up in place of the dolphin pics. :-\\

Same here. I use Internet Explorer most of the time...and every so often the little red x's show up in place of the dolphin pics. :-\\


So why does that happen?  ???

So why does that happen?  ???

I'm not exactly sure. Maybe the images fail to load or something. It's anybody's guess.

I'm not exactly sure. Maybe the images fail to load or something. It's anybody's guess.
Sudden surges on the Internet causing confusion?

Sudden surges on the Internet causing confusion?


That's probably a reason why.

That's probably a reason why.
Too many surfers online on one particular server?

Too many surfers online on one particular server?


or maybe the picture Isn't available.

or maybe the picture Isn't available.
That as well.

or maybe the picture Isn't available.

If that were the case, it would only be temporary. Because if the picture comes back, then it's obviously temporarily unavailable.

Some pictures you need Adobe Flash Player.

Some pictures you need Adobe Flash Player.
Plenty of flash for your pictures.

Some pictures you need Adobe Flash Player.

Would that slow the computer down though?


Btw, congratz on 60,000 posts Howard

Would that slow the computer down though?


Btw, congratz on 60,000 posts Howard


some flashy pictures do slow the computer down sometimes.


Thanks Jeff,never thought I'd make it to 60,000.

some flashy pictures do slow the computer down sometimes.


Thanks Jeff,never thought I'd make it to 60,000.

Yes...for the first time in more than two years, someone has reached that milestone.

I wonder who the next person to get there will be??
We'll just have to wait and see....it may be at least another year.

Yes...for the first time in more than two years, someone has reached that milestone.

I wonder who the next person to get there will be??
We'll just have to wait and see....it may be at least another year.
It will be one of our regular members

It will be one of our regular members

That goes without saying.... maybe someone whose current post count is in the 30,000 range.

That goes without saying.... maybe someone whose current post count is in the 30,000 range.
I cannot imagine it being a new member and going mad on the boards.

Next most posts is ktelqueen at about 45,000.

After that Bad-finger Fan, whistledog and Quirk are all pretty close around 35,000.

I'm almost at 2,000 Karamel Sutras.

Next most posts is ktelqueen at about 45,000.

Yes, but she hasn't been around in almost two whole years. :( If she'd been active at all in 2007, or much of this year, then she'd undoubtedly be close to geekdom by now.



After that Bad-finger Fan, whistledog and Quirk are all pretty close around 35,000.

So one of them might be the next to pass up kettlequeen

BFF was the highest I think.  He needs to post some more in LTE to help him along the way





So one of them might be the next to pass up kettlequeen


Did she give you permission to change her name?  Or do you think it might upset/bother her to see it mistyped?  ???

Did she give you permission to change her name?  Or do you think it might upset/bother her to see it mistyped?   ???

Hey, the mods changed it to that on April Fools Day. And a few other members who've been inactive for much of the past year had their monikers changed...for example, I think Dak was Smart Face Adult, Suicidal Blonde was Stable Brunette...and Lovechild Of Oscar Wilde, I forget what his temporary name was.

Just a relaxing day to do nothing but to buy some lunch at Subway and come home to listen to All Day disco. :)

I haven't been to Subway in a while. Or Quiznos for that matter. :-\\

I haven't been to Subway in a while. Or Quiznos for that matter. :-\\


Did school get in the way? ???

Did school get in the way? ???

I don't think that was a factor. I just haven't thought to go. It hasn't been on my mind, really.

My favorite is the $5 Footlong deal but I cut it in half and save the other half for the next day for lunch or dinner.

^I've purchased a footlong Subway sandwich a few times. What I do is eat half of it for lunch, and save the other half to eat for dinner.

^I've purchased a footlong Subway sandwich a few times. What I do is eat half of it for lunch, and save the other half to eat for dinner.



I love the cold cut combo and tuna subs.

I love the cold cut combo and tuna subs.


I get tuna from time to time...depending on what kind of a mood I'm in.

I get tuna from time to time...depending on what kind of a mood I'm in.


All this week,I'm eating Subway since it's my week off.

Hey, the mods changed it to that on April Fools Day. And a few other members who've been inactive for much of the past year had their monikers changed...for example, I think Dak was Smart Face Adult, Suicidal Blonde was Stable Brunette...and Lovechild Of Oscar Wilde, I forget what his temporary name was.


Yes I remember that.  I'm just saying its an odd thing to do when it isn't April Fool's Day.  Should we all take to calling you NALLY!!! because the mods changed it on April Fool's Day? 

Yes I remember that.  I'm just saying its an odd thing to do when it isn't April Fool's Day.  Should we all take to calling you NALLY!!! because the mods changed it on April Fool's Day? 

I dun'no. Maybe not.
Like I said in one of the other threads, I'm suprised that mine wasn't changed to something else....altho I supposed they could have leeted it, like N411Y or something like that. ;D I know some of the other users' aliases were leeted. (9!$, 9!880, M00$73R, among others.)

But I was just talking about the inactive folks who'd had their monikers altered despite their recent inactivity. I suppose I could've gone to the April Fools 2008 Official Cheat Sheet thread if I was in doubt.

Gah!!  You don't see the point I'm making?  ???

So shouldn't we be calling you Jeff instead of Nally?  ???

So shouldn't we be calling you Jeff instead of Nally?  ???


You said Nally ! .... don't you know jEFF is sensitized to that sort of thing ?    ???    :P    :D 

You said Nally ! .... don't you know jEFF is sensitized to that sort of thing ?    ???     :P    :D   


Ok so I won't say it.

What?? This thread was quiet for the entire month of November?? ???

What?? This thread was quiet for the entire month of November?? ???
Oh my goodness!

Oh my goodness!

That's what happens to threads when they get buried by other ones!

That's what happens to threads when they get buried by other ones!


We shouldn't let this be buried.  :o

We shouldn't let this be buried.  :o
Revived everyday!

Revived everyday!


for our pleasure.

for our pleasure.
Daily pleasure

Daily pleasure




evening pleasure.

We shouldn't let this be buried.  :o

No way. I almost forgot about it!!



Revived everyday!

Starting now!

No way. I almost forgot about it!!

Starting now!
Now where were we?

Now where were we?


What were we talking about?

What were we talking about?
Have you been back for a look?

Have you been back for a look?



Maybe I'll check tomorrow.

Maybe I'll check tomorrow.
Tomorrow may be too late?

Tomorrow may be too late?



How many pages back? ???

How many pages back? ???
Take a look and see

Take a look and see


I don't remember which page.

I don't remember which page.
It is the same for me.

How long would it take?

How long would it take?
how long can it last?

I would say it's anyone's guess.

I would say it's anyone's guess.
I will not be submitting a guess for this.

I will not be submitting a guess for this.

Me neither.

Let's just move on

Let's just move on
Have you seen our position on the Big Boards?

Have you seen our position on the Big Boards?



#825? Is that good?

#825? Is that good?
It is our highest position since records began.

It is our highest position since records began.


is that a good thing or bad thing? ???

is that a good thing or bad thing? ???
Very good, but we always strive to be higher.

Very good, but we always strive to be higher.



so the higher the position,the better we are? ???

so the higher the position,the better we are? ???
Just like a league table.

Just like a league table.



and the lower we are,the worse it is?  ???

and the lower we are,the worse it is?  ???
The worse position, yes.

http://stats.big-boards.com/b/1653.png

and the lower we are,the worse it is?  ???
Just click on http://stats.big-boards.com/b/1653.png to see the Big Boards table.

Just click on http://stats.big-boards.com/b/1653.png to see the Big Boards table.



So we're number 6.

So we're number 6.
No, we are at (today) #825.

No, we are at (today) #825.



I meant 6 boards down.

I meant 6 boards down.
Read that as #824 now.

I am experiencing difficulties with the Abbey Road (Studios) website, thus making my webcam signature picture disappear.

the big boards icon isn't showing on my side this morning,It has a red x,maybe It'll be fixed by later.

the big boards icon isn't showing on my side this morning,It has a red x,maybe It'll be fixed by later.
It was down earlier.

the big boards icon isn't showing on my side this morning,It has a red x,maybe It'll be fixed by later.

It was down earlier.
And is working perfectly now.

An Error Has Occurred!
The server is currently under high stress. Please try again shortly. 

Just happened again!

Just happened again!


Could it be a server at your end rather than directly to do with the boards?  I expect you connect via more than one server to look at a page.  :-\\

Could it be a server at your end rather than directly to do with the boards?  I expect you connect via more than one server to look at a page.  :-\\
It was the server that governs the inthe00s board for I still had my page set-up, mahogany colouring, avatar, etc.

It was the server that governs the inthe00s board for I still had my page set-up, mahogany colouring, avatar, etc.


Philip -

Here is something that I noticed very recently.

I used to use the Mahogany theme, my pages were always slow to load or I would get the server error.
I switched back to the default theme, and I load on time, no problems.
Looking at the error log, there are a few members who are kicking out errors left, right and centre. Babylon kicks out a bunch for one, and deep blue babylon kicks out some for a few other people. I know what ones are doing it because I have asked these people what theme they are using.

Might be because our version of SMF is older, but we know this version runs well, compared to the bugs that are in the newer versions. Chucky is going to update at some point, but he wants to make sure that the newer versions are good to go without causing us problems getting on and such.

The only thing I can suggest you try Philip - is going back to the forum default (which I believe is Babylon anyway) and giving it a try.
Sorry if I haven't been helpful.

Tam

Philip -

Here is something that I noticed very recently.

I used to use the Mahogany theme, my pages were always slow to load or I would get the server error.
I switched back to the default theme, and I load on time, no problems.
Looking at the error log, there are a few members who are kicking out errors left, right and centre. Babylon kicks out a bunch for one, and deep blue babylon kicks out some for a few other people. I know what ones are doing it because I have asked these people what theme they are using.

Might be because our version of SMF is older, but we know this version runs well, compared to the bugs that are in the newer versions. Chucky is going to update at some point, but he wants to make sure that the newer versions are good to go without causing us problems getting on and such.

The only thing I can suggest you try Philip - is going back to the forum default (which I believe is Babylon anyway) and giving it a try.
Sorry if I haven't been helpful.

Tam
I originally chose mahogany for it is not bright on my eyes, as staring at the screen all day long.

Lets go for the change.

Philip -

Here is something that I noticed very recently.

I used to use the Mahogany theme, my pages were always slow to load or I would get the server error.
I switched back to the default theme, and I load on time, no problems.
Looking at the error log, there are a few members who are kicking out errors left, right and centre. Babylon kicks out a bunch for one, and deep blue babylon kicks out some for a few other people. I know what ones are doing it because I have asked these people what theme they are using.

Might be because our version of SMF is older, but we know this version runs well, compared to the bugs that are in the newer versions. Chucky is going to update at some point, but he wants to make sure that the newer versions are good to go without causing us problems getting on and such.

The only thing I can suggest you try Philip - is going back to the forum default (which I believe is Babylon anyway) and giving it a try.
Sorry if I haven't been helpful.

Tam
Now on Babylon Theme.

Philip -

Here is something that I noticed very recently.

I used to use the Mahogany theme, my pages were always slow to load or I would get the server error.
I switched back to the default theme, and I load on time, no problems.
Looking at the error log, there are a few members who are kicking out errors left, right and centre. Babylon kicks out a bunch for one, and deep blue babylon kicks out some for a few other people. I know what ones are doing it because I have asked these people what theme they are using.

Might be because our version of SMF is older, but we know this version runs well, compared to the bugs that are in the newer versions. Chucky is going to update at some point, but he wants to make sure that the newer versions are good to go without causing us problems getting on and such.

The only thing I can suggest you try Philip - is going back to the forum default (which I believe is Babylon anyway) and giving it a try.
Sorry if I haven't been helpful.

Tam
Yes, the pages are downloading much quicker now.

I originally chose mahogany for it is not bright on my eyes, as staring at the screen all day long.

Lets go for the change.



Yes, the pages are downloading much quicker now.


I like mahogany for the same reason - but it's buggered I do believe! ;)
Excellent about loading quicker.
Still, let us know if you get the error again!
8)

I like mahogany for the same reason - but it's buggered I do believe! ;)
Excellent about loading quicker.
Still, let us know if you get the error again!
8)
It is perfect right now.

I always report sever stress in the High Stress Thread in Penguin News.

Yes, the pages are downloading much quicker now.


Yes,much quicker.

Yes,much quicker.
Unbelievably quick

Unbelievably quick


the other day it was slow.

It's tolerable for me today, (still using Mahogany).

I might consider  occasionally switching to 'Babylon' ....on days when I'm having 'pain in the ass' experiences.

Having switched briefly to it, last night ... well, I found the glare, not worth putting up with, for the current benefit (little, at this time).

It's tolerable for me today, (still using Mahogany).

I might consider  occasionally switching to 'Babylon' ....on days when I'm having 'pain in the ass' experiences.

Having switched briefly to it, last night ... well, I found the glare, not worth putting up with, for the current benefit (little, at this time).
I'm struggling, but still do the job.

It's tolerable for me today, (still using Mahogany).

I might consider  occasionally switching to 'Babylon' ....on days when I'm having 'pain in the ass' experiences.

Having switched briefly to it, last night ... well, I found the glare, not worth putting up with, for the current benefit (little, at this time).



What other colors can you change the boards too?

What other colors can you change the boards too?
The only other I've tried is the Mahogany.

The only other I've tried is the Mahogany.


Mahogany is too bright on the eyes.

Mahogany is too bright on the eyes.
Taken from a previous message by Alan



http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/995/statsmrqd7.jpg

This is an example of the Mahogany setting.

Mahogany is too bright on the eyes.


Mahogany .... is TOO bright ?   What planet are you from, Howard !  ::)  If anything ... it is too 'dark'. It is meant to be EASIER on the eye / less glare/ eye-strain.

Philip Eno  ... the person who's here more than ANYBODY ... until recently, swore by it .. and Tam likes it too ... except it seems to have sluggishness associated with it, for the time being.

I am still using it, but may opt to switch short term, from time to time, if these slow-down issues, seem fixed, by the switch.

Mahogany .... is TOO bright ?   What planet are you from, Howard !   ::)  If anything ... it is too 'dark'. It is meant to be EASIER on the eye / less glare/ eye-strain.

Philip Eno  ... the person who's here more than ANYBODY ... until recently, swore by it .. and Tam likes it too ... except it seems to have sluggishness associated with it, for the time being.

I am still using it, but may opt to switch short term, from time to time, if these slow-down issues, seem fixed, by the switch.


I definitely prefer mahogany - but when it was taking my pages 2.985 seconds to load, I figured something was up.
I have tried the deep blue babylon - but the text size strains my eyes.
I am now using the SMF default, because text size is good, just don't like the bright whiteness of the pages.
I suppose whenever it is all straightened out, I will go back to the mahogany for sure! ;)

I definitely prefer mahogany - but when it was taking my pages 2.985 seconds to load, I figured something was up.
I have tried the deep blue babylon - but the text size strains my eyes.
I am now using the SMF default, because text size is good, just don't like the bright whiteness of the pages.
I suppose whenever it is all straightened out, I will go back to the mahogany for sure! ;)
I do hope to go back, can it be improved?

I do hope to go back, can it be improved?

I think at this point Philip, we're at a standstill until our SMF is updated.
Chucky is so busy and still testing the latest SMF on 'another' forum.... I haven't really looked into the themes over there. I probably should.
Keep your fingers crossed ;)

I think at this point Philip, we're at a standstill until our SMF is updated.
Chucky is so busy and still testing the latest SMF on 'another' forum.... I haven't really looked into the themes over there. I probably should.
Keep your fingers crossed ;)
I look forward to the new on that.

Philip -

Here is something that I noticed very recently.

I used to use the Mahogany theme, my pages were always slow to load or I would get the server error.
I switched back to the default theme, and I load on time, no problems.
Looking at the error log, there are a few members who are kicking out errors left, right and centre. Babylon kicks out a bunch for one, and deep blue babylon kicks out some for a few other people. I know what ones are doing it because I have asked these people what theme they are using.

Might be because our version of SMF is older, but we know this version runs well, compared to the bugs that are in the newer versions. Chucky is going to update at some point, but he wants to make sure that the newer versions are good to go without causing us problems getting on and such.

The only thing I can suggest you try Philip - is going back to the forum default (which I believe is Babylon anyway) and giving it a try.
Sorry if I haven't been helpful.

Tam

I have stuck with the default theme the entire time, as it is what I've been accustomed to for the past 4 1/2 years.

Can there be any other color to choose from? ???

Can there be any other color to choose from? ???


there are 3 colors to choose from right now Howard.
If you click your profile, then on the left side there is a link that says Look and Layout
If you click that, at the top of a new page it says Theme and there's a link to change theme.
Click it and you can choose from the themes. ;)

there are 3 colors to choose from right now Howard.
If you click your profile, then on the left side there is a link that says Look and Layout
If you click that, at the top of a new page it says Theme and there's a link to change theme.
Click it and you can choose from the themes. ;)


I have it on blue,too bright,I'm going back to regular color.

I think at this point Philip, we're at a standstill until our SMF is updated.
Chucky is so busy and still testing the latest SMF on 'another' forum.... I haven't really looked into the themes over there. I probably should.
Keep your fingers crossed ;)


I will have to check 'another forum' .... haven't been there a while. Wonder if anyone liked certain  :-X ...





;D

I will have to check 'another forum' .... haven't been there a while. Wonder if anyone liked certain  :-X ...





;D








I hope you do not stay long on that other forum?

I will have to check 'another forum' .... haven't been there a while. Wonder if anyone liked certain  :-X ...





;D










You belong to another one?

You belong to another one?


Seems YOU don't ......... and I WOULD have thought you'd have a 'field day'.     :-X    :(      ;D

I belong to 2 other forums.

Seems YOU don't ......... and I WOULD have thought you'd have a 'field day'.     :-X    :(       ;D
I have lost interest in the other forum I beong to.

I have lost interest in the other forum I beong to.



So what happened after that?

So what happened after that?
I do not post there now.

I lost my interest in other forums I belonged to in the past.

I lost my interest in other forums I belonged to in the past.
The same here, this board for me has taken over my life.

The same here, this board for me has taken over my life.



For me,7 years.

The same here, this board for me has taken over my life.


SNAP !




We're sad, mad, or BOTH !  (No, no smileys,  THIS time. )