Author Topic: The Library (Read 2085918 times)

bellemere · « **Reply #2280 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:38:05 AM »

The Library

Our library cafe is open 24/7, the welcome mat is always out.
Do come in from daily chores and spend some time with us.

We look forward to hearing from you, about you and the books you are enjoying (or not).

Let the book talk begin here!

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After my brothr-in-law's untimely death, leaving his wife virtually penniless, she got mail adressed to The
Estate of (John Doe) she would fold up the envelope and mail it back to the sender with notation: "There is no Estate of John Doe"
In anotherr marketing gig, my friend the Sister of the Holy Cross, said she and many of her fellow nuns got mail addressed to : Dear Mrs. Cross.

marcie · « **Reply #2281 on:** August 16, 2010, 11:31:48 AM »

Steph, I know you will get through this difficult time but that doesn't lessen the immediate hurt and anger.

I don't have an IPAD so I can't help you. There are some others here who do so maybe they could help if they knew your problem. Have you checked at the ipad support site at http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/

mabel1015j · « **Reply #2282 on:** August 16, 2010, 02:05:31 PM »

Steph - the people on Seniors and Friends/computers are very helpful. I'm sure if you posed you questions to them they would be able to assist you...........good luck..........i'm seriously thinking about an ipad, so i'll be curious to know what you think once you get operating.........jean

Steph · « **Reply #2283 on:** August 17, 2010, 05:56:17 AM »

The ability to simply accept what happens to you is difficult at best. I am not a birthright but a conviction quaker, so I find the acceptance hard. I do really try my very best.
Yesterday was a forget it day. I did make appointments for all sorts of things. A washer repairman.. today.. a new appointment with an optometrist. Today.. Then tomorrow and Thursday are for the colonoscopy planned for two months. Then Friday my computer guy will come by and see if he can see why the pc, the laptop and the IPAD are not friends.. I also found an attorneys office that could provide me with a notary and two live witnesses for yet one more piece of paper to close the probate.. Whew..

Babi · « **Reply #2284 on:** August 17, 2010, 08:34:00 AM »

Sometimes conviction is best, STEPH. It seems that 'birthright' doesn't
always carry conviction with it.
Keeping busy is good. Resting afterwards is good, too. Here's wishing you the best of both.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #2285 on:** August 17, 2010, 11:00:08 AM »

Yesterday was a forget it day. I did make appointments for all sorts of things. A washer repairman.. today.. a new appointment with an optometrist. Today.. Then tomorrow and Thursday are for the colonoscopy planned for two months. Then Friday my computer guy will come by and see if he can see why the pc, the laptop and the IPAD are not friends.. I also found an attorneys office that could provide me with a notary and two live witnesses for yet one more piece of paper to close the probate.. Whew..
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Looks like you are functioning really well if you can make and keep all those appointments. Stay with it, Steph. I detect a lot of strength here, even though you may feel like a deflated balloon. God bless. (((((hugs)))

mrssherlock · « **Reply #2286 on:** August 17, 2010, 11:15:27 AM »

Steph: You go, girl!

Frybabe · « **Reply #2287 on:** August 17, 2010, 07:52:46 PM »

I am probably going to be scarce for a few days until my new computer arrives. I need SP3 installed on my XP operating system to use the new MS Office software I must have for two of my classes. Unfortunately, the first time I tried installing SP3, it really screwed up my machine. It to an MS tech and George quite a while to remove the blasted thing and get my computer back to SP2. So, what did we do? We tried installing SP3 again. It screwed up my machine again.

George now thinks that my problem is a bad bios. We couldn't find a bios upgrade (odd) for the bios I have and George will be away for a week. When he comes back, I will have a new machine and we can take our time with this one. I intend on installing a new motherboard and installing Linux on this machine.

marcie · « **Reply #2288 on:** August 17, 2010, 10:28:01 PM »

Wow, Frybabe, that sounds ominous and exciting.

Gumtree · « **Reply #2289 on:** August 18, 2010, 01:53:29 AM »

Ominous indeed Frybabe - actually to me it's simply terrifying - Good luck!

Steph · « **Reply #2290 on:** August 18, 2010, 05:52:18 AM »

Oh Frybabe, if only you were close. YOu sound good at making computers behave.. I love software,but Bill Gates did such weird things with windows.. Oh well. Ended up having to buy a new washer yesterday. The old one had a freeze and then an electrical melt down. Odd, only 6 years old, but the repair person ( who looked 12, but was married with a baby) said the newer appliances are getting shorter and shorter life spans.. Darn.. So went to Lowes, found a front loader that was reasonable, it is getting delivered this morning.. Hooray. Today is nothing but liquid, no red stuff, etc day. Because of the influx of not very nice stuff, it will be an enforced rest day. No going out with all this junk flooding into my system.

Babi · « **Reply #2291 on:** August 18, 2010, 08:46:25 AM »

We've all been there, STEPH. Definitely no fun. I hope you've got some fascinating books to read.

pedln · « **Reply #2292 on:** August 18, 2010, 09:50:46 AM »

After reading your SP3 problems, Frybabe, I'm glad I asked my son to do the installing when he was visiting here a month ago. I almost hate to say it, but everything seems ok, knock on wood. The only reason I had it installed was that Microsoft said they weren't supporting or providing updates for machines with only SP2.

Steph, let us know how you like the iPad, after it makes friends with HP, etc. In the meantime, it sounds like you need to take the rest of the week off, after everything on your schedule.

maryz · « **Reply #2293 on:** August 18, 2010, 10:05:32 AM »

Steph, I loved my front-loader - but didn't get one the last time (lots of reasons). I hope you got the pedestal for it. I would if I ever get another one. My body didn't like having to get down that low to get the clothes out.

ANNIE · « **Reply #2294 on:** August 18, 2010, 04:19:24 PM »

I am sitting at eye dr with my eyes dilated. Just wAnted to ask
Mary if they could have put the dryer on a stand for you? My son did that for his family.

maryz · « **Reply #2295 on:** August 18, 2010, 04:33:15 PM »

That could've been done. Just not in the cards this time around. And, truly, I hope this is my last washer and dryer

I hate having my eyes dilated - but that's a twice-a-year thing for me.

FlaJean · « **Reply #2296 on:** August 18, 2010, 04:36:14 PM »

I bought a top loader that is equal to a front loader. You put in the detergent and close the top and it sets it's own water level. Like a front loader you can't open it until it is finished with the wash. Our local city utilities gave a $100 credit on our electric bill for it being energy efficient. That was nice!

Steph, can't you call Apple to help you with the iPad? You have to sinc it with iTunes. I have a Mac so can't help, I'm. Afraid.

Frybabe · « **Reply #2297 on:** August 19, 2010, 10:11:32 AM »

New computer is to arrive today. Super! This one works fine in safe mode (which I why I am here) but it will not boot to normal. I considered ordering a laptop this time, but desktops are more "bang for the buck". Still it would have been nice to sit down on the sofa to work.

Going back to college is getting expensive, what with student fees, books and now the new computer. Bless George's heart, he has offered to pay for part of the computer as an early birthday present.

Steph, I've been wanting to get a new washer and dryer. That isn't going to happen now unless mine die. I've got attic windows that need vents and repairs before winter. One of the windows is off a hinge and held together at the bottom with nails. A good blow, and it will come off. I don't want to destroy the glass if I can. It is the very old wavy glass. The attic and garage windows are all that is left of them in this old house.

marcie · « **Reply #2298 on:** August 19, 2010, 10:41:37 AM »

Frybabe, congratulations on your new computer. Did I miss what kind of classes you are taking in college?

Frybabe · « **Reply #2299 on:** August 19, 2010, 05:42:53 PM »

Hi Marcie,

I am now on my new computer and I can tell it will take a while to get used to it.

Classes this semester are Accting 101, Technical and Report Writing (entirely online), and Software for Business.

Jonathan · « **Reply #2300 on:** August 19, 2010, 08:57:56 PM »

'this old house' deserves a melody. Get yourself a songwriter, Frybabe. It's sure to turn into Gold. Enough to cover all your college expenses. Go for it.

Frybabe · « **Reply #2301 on:** August 19, 2010, 09:49:15 PM »

Jonathan, my house was built around 1900. Until I bought it, it stayed in the same family all that time.

Steph · « **Reply #2302 on:** August 20, 2010, 06:30:15 AM »

Frybabe, I live in one of those houses way back in the early 90's.. Victorian, beautiful, but oh me, the up keep.
Colonoscopy done.. all normal.. Hooray. Now for the computers.
I did cry on waking, I was so sure he was there, but then I knew.. Oh well , this too shall pass.

Babi · « **Reply #2303 on:** August 20, 2010, 12:43:41 PM »

ALERT!! MY E-MAIL SITE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. DO NOT OPEN ANY E-MAIL THAT THAT PURPORTS TO BE FROM ME, WITH A SUBJECT LINE OF "HI". OPENING IT COULD PLACE YOUR E-MAIL AT RISK.[/size]

Persian · « **Reply #2304 on:** August 20, 2010, 05:20:03 PM »

BABI - Unfortunately, I DID open the email this afternoon with your name on it, read the message and my mental RED FLAGS went up immediately! I called your home phone number (which I got from the local phone operator in Deer Park) and left a message with my phone number for Val to call me. Then wrote a hard copy of the message and was about to post it to you at our local post office, before realizing that I could track you down here. Jeez - now I have to get Mohamed to check my email and/or change my address and alert the 82nd! Which reminds me, thanks so very much for your continued prayers for our family while Chaps is in Iraq and Mohamed just arrived in the USA a few days ago. Much appreciated.

Sorry for the interruption here.

Mahlia

Steph · « **Reply #2305 on:** August 21, 2010, 06:02:01 AM »

Did not get a message.. Thank heaven you caught it. I had a computer guy here yesterday for two hours. I now have another chip in both the laptop and desktop. Both were short on that sort of memory. He said it has to do with all of the stuff that keeps being added on. He finally got the IPAD synced.. Hooray. I have done a few things, but am still trying to figure out the little demon. Learning curves are leaning in there, but it will be a while before I figure out several problems.. Cannot find the apps, that I have seen once for the New York Times, etc. I will.

maryz · « **Reply #2306 on:** August 21, 2010, 09:23:58 AM »

It's always nice to come in in the mornings, Steph, and find that you've already done your early morning visits.

Babi · « **Reply #2307 on:** August 21, 2010, 09:49:21 AM »

I don't know whether those who opened that e-mail had their address
book compromised or not, MAHLIA. I do know that a couple of weeks ago I got one of those false pleas for help. I promptly deleted it, of course, but it occurs to me now that may have been how the hacker got into my address book. I really have no idea what would be advisable for
those who opened that scam. If you have a computer whiz to consult,
by all means ask. I do hope this didn't spread any further.

ginny · « **Reply #2308 on:** August 21, 2010, 10:15:55 AM »

I got both emails, I opened both, I've got a good Norton anti virus program in progress, it found nothing to address. I think it's just a spoof fraud type of thing, I got another one about two months ago from a Latin student who was not where it said he was. I wouldn't worry about it, but it does point out the need for good anti virus protection and the lack of wisdom in opening letters which you suspect.

Nice to see you here, Persian, what's happening with you lately?

What wonderful books you all recommend, I'm making a list like Santa Claus, and checking it twice, too.

Daniel Silva's latest is really written up in the new People Magazine out yesterday. I don't believe I've read anything by him, have any of you?

Both our Authors in Residence, Bruce Frankel and Maryann McFadden (click on the Discussion Index tab on the very top of this page left and scroll down) are being fabulous in responding to our readers, do join the discussions, they are awesome.

CallieOK · « **Reply #2309 on:** August 21, 2010, 11:13:03 AM »

I've read The Secret Servant, Moscow Rules and The Defectors by Daniel Silva. They are part of his "Gabriel Allon" series - G.A. being the main character in each one. I like them.

My e-mail program has a Preview Pane in which I can see the message without opening it. Yesterday, I received an e-mail from someone who is "a student and 17 million $ in debt - would I help? I deleted it and blocked the domain of the sender.
It came to the mailbox I only use in web sites like this one, Facebook and Seniors & Friends so I suspect someone has managed to take those addresses. My virus scanner didn't pick up anything.

mrssherlock · « **Reply #2310 on:** August 21, 2010, 01:07:45 PM »

Daniel Silva writes great stories about an art restorer who is also in the Mossad. http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/s/daniel-silva/ These books must be read in order. I love spy novels and Silva is right up there with Len Deighton, John Le Carre, et, al. There's a new guy on the block, Owen Steinhauer, whose protagonist is employed in an ultra-secret branch of the CIA where field agents are called Tourists, in other word, black ops. http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/s/olen-steinhauer/tourist.htm Hard to put down.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #2311 on:** August 21, 2010, 02:00:24 PM »

My dgt recently had someone "using" her address book and 2 computer expert friends of hers told her to change her password immediately.....................I can't figure out what that would do, but that advice came from 2 sources independently...............jean

ANNIE · « **Reply #2312 on:** August 21, 2010, 07:58:45 PM »

I just received this about our old friend, Northern Joan, Joan Limatta; another Minnesota.

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=1834.0

JoanK · « **Reply #2313 on:** August 21, 2010, 10:30:14 PM »

I found 5 e-mails in my spam today that looked like fake appeals for help. Of course I deleted them: it looks like my e-mail is doing a pretty good job of identifying them.

Steph · « **Reply #2314 on:** August 22, 2010, 09:17:36 AM »

No early posts today. Could not get into seniorlearn early. Now is working just fine.
The false please for getting rich or money in general come like crazy.. This computer simply deletes them. My laptop identifies as spam and holds them until I tell them to delete. Amazing. both are windows, but two different years.

Babi · « **Reply #2315 on:** August 22, 2010, 11:09:16 AM »

That's what I did, JEAN. Changed my password immediately. Like you, I don't understand
how that helped, but then there is a whole lot I don't understand in this electronic world.
My computer does a good job with most spam; I never see it. Apparently these 'please send
me money' pleas look legitimate to the scanner. Hopefully, our software defenders will soon
find a way to identify these, too. New updates always coming along....and new gimmicks to
get around them. $:-\$

pedln · « **Reply #2316 on:** August 22, 2010, 11:39:47 AM »

Quote

“One of the problems I have is making my students believe that they can write something that satisfies their definition of good, and they don’t have to calculate the market,” Ms. Robinson said. “Now that I have the Paul anecdote, they will believe me more.”

Marilynne Robinson

So what is the President reading these days? We know that he was given an advance copy of Franzen’s Freedom, but he also walked out of the bookstore with two other novels, Tinkers by Paul Harding and A Few Corrections by Brad Leithauser. I know nothing about either other than that Harding’s book was rejected and rejected until a tiny literary press picked it up. In April he won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and was also awarded a Guggenheim fellowship.

Paul Harding

Enjoy your vacation, Mr. President. You deserve it.

JoanK · « **Reply #2317 on:** August 22, 2010, 02:48:34 PM »

Was it here that we were talking about how to repel ants? After not seeing an ant since I moved to California, suddenly I'm overrun with them, an aftereffect, I'm told of the termiting that was done last month.

FlaJean · « **Reply #2318 on:** August 22, 2010, 05:25:29 PM »

Thanks, Pedlin, for that article on Paul Harding. Really interesting. I, too, hope our president enjoys his vacation. In fact, I would love to be up there instead of down here (Florida) in this horrendous heat. Thank goodness for air conditioning.

Steph · « **Reply #2319 on:** August 23, 2010, 05:53:51 AM »

I think it has to do with age, but each year, the heat in the summer in Florida bothers me more andmore..

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