11/23/2002
11/22/2002
Let me start by saying:: I loathe blind forwarding. It is like the dorkiest online activity. I do get some pretty sweet ones from an aunt, so she's forgiven{{hugs}} but otherwise, UGH! However, this one made me giggle. For anyone in a email discussion group, does this sound familiar? Enjoy!
Q: How many internet mail list subscribers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: 1,331:
1 to change the light bulb and to post to the mail list that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.
27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs.
53 to flame the spell checkers
156 to write to the list administrator complaining about the light bulb discussion and its inappropriateness to this mail list.
41 to correct spelling in the spelling/grammar flames.
109 to post that this list is not about light bulbs and to please take this email exchange to alt.lite.bulb
203 to demand that cross posting to alt.grammar, alt.spelling and alt.punctuation about changing light bulbs be stopped.
111 to defend the posting to this list saying that we are all use light bulbs and therefore the posts **are** relevant to this mail list.
306 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique, and what brands are faulty.
27 to post URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs 14 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly, and to post corrected URLs.
3 to post about links they found from the URLs that are relevant to this list which makes light bulbs relevant to this list.
33 to concatenate all posts to date, then quote them including all headers and footers, and then add "Me Too."
12 to post to the list that they are unsubscribing because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy.
19 to quote the "Me Too's" to say, "Me Three."
4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ.
1 to propose new alt.change.lite.bulb newsgroup.
47 to say this is just what alt.physic.cold_fusion was meant for, leave it here.
143 votes for alt.lite.bulb.
Q: How many internet mail list subscribers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: 1,331:
1 to change the light bulb and to post to the mail list that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.
27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs.
53 to flame the spell checkers
156 to write to the list administrator complaining about the light bulb discussion and its inappropriateness to this mail list.
41 to correct spelling in the spelling/grammar flames.
109 to post that this list is not about light bulbs and to please take this email exchange to alt.lite.bulb
203 to demand that cross posting to alt.grammar, alt.spelling and alt.punctuation about changing light bulbs be stopped.
111 to defend the posting to this list saying that we are all use light bulbs and therefore the posts **are** relevant to this mail list.
306 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique, and what brands are faulty.
27 to post URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs 14 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly, and to post corrected URLs.
3 to post about links they found from the URLs that are relevant to this list which makes light bulbs relevant to this list.
33 to concatenate all posts to date, then quote them including all headers and footers, and then add "Me Too."
12 to post to the list that they are unsubscribing because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy.
19 to quote the "Me Too's" to say, "Me Three."
4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ.
1 to propose new alt.change.lite.bulb newsgroup.
47 to say this is just what alt.physic.cold_fusion was meant for, leave it here.
143 votes for alt.lite.bulb.
11/21/2002
A day in the life ....
I just got back from taking all three kids to Costco for lunch and shopping. Ate too much (have you tried their hand dipped ice cream bars? Anybody....don't. They are disgustingly delicious. I'll be paying for that for awhile - and we all shared just one!) Came home with a toy after declaring as we walked in "We are NOT looking at toys. We are NOT going to buy any toys today." Sigh. Well, I was able to justify it because one of the kids had birthday money coming to them (it was in my wallet and got spent - sheesh!) and the toy came with two, so we are saving one to give as a Christmas present. Anybody buying my story? And I wonder why my kids argue with me --- They know I'll cave! All the while the baby is teething on top tooth number two and so pretty much had to carry him through the store. Thank goodness he's so cute!
I just got back from taking all three kids to Costco for lunch and shopping. Ate too much (have you tried their hand dipped ice cream bars? Anybody....don't. They are disgustingly delicious. I'll be paying for that for awhile - and we all shared just one!) Came home with a toy after declaring as we walked in "We are NOT looking at toys. We are NOT going to buy any toys today." Sigh. Well, I was able to justify it because one of the kids had birthday money coming to them (it was in my wallet and got spent - sheesh!) and the toy came with two, so we are saving one to give as a Christmas present. Anybody buying my story? And I wonder why my kids argue with me --- They know I'll cave! All the while the baby is teething on top tooth number two and so pretty much had to carry him through the store. Thank goodness he's so cute!
11/20/2002
Sheesh! It's been a really long time, and it ain't much, but I posted another linkware set. Take a look. It's my first Christmas set ever!
Amazon.com: Electronics: Segway Human Transporter -- First come, first served for delivery starting March 2003
Hehehehe does this make me a terminal nerd? I want one. Can't you just see me zooming out to the mailbox now? LOL!
Hehehehe does this make me a terminal nerd? I want one. Can't you just see me zooming out to the mailbox now? LOL!
11/18/2002
You have to check out this craft idea I saw again at Sara's place. I want to do this!!! Maybe I'll find the time to head to michaels in a day or two. Ooh how about on the way home from choir on Tues - maybe they'll let us out early. Let's hope!
So my good friend called last night. Jenn, you're so shaggadelic! Although some might call you stupid for sitting outside in 30 degree weather with a cold coming on just to chat with me! LOL! Naughty girl! (Glad Tim 'The Snakehandler' is feeling a bit better!)
Got this in an email the other day and thought it was pretty funny, albeit 'politically incorrect'....
Cowboys & Muslims
At a small terminal in the Texas Panhandle, three strangers are awaiting their shuttle flight.One is a Native American passing through from Oklahoma. Another, a local ranch hand on his way to Ft. Worth for a stock show. The third passenger is an Arab student, newly arrived at the Texas oil patch from the Middle East.
To pass the time they strike up a conversation on recent events, and the discussion drifts to their diverse cultures. Soon the Westerners learn that the Arab is a devout Muslim. The conversation falls into an uneasy lull.
The cowpoke leans back in his chair, crosses his boots on a magazine table, tips his big sweat-stained hat forward over his face. The wind outside blows tumbleweeds and the old windsock flaps, but no plane comes.
Finally, the Native American clears his throat and softly, he speaks: "Once my people were many, now we are few."
The Muslim raises an eyebrow and leans forward, "Once my people were few," he sneers, "and now we are many. Why do you suppose that is?"
The Texan shifts the toothpick to one side of his mouth and from the darkness beneath his Stetson says, "That's 'cause we ain't played Cowboys and Muslims yet."
Got this in an email the other day and thought it was pretty funny, albeit 'politically incorrect'....
Cowboys & Muslims
At a small terminal in the Texas Panhandle, three strangers are awaiting their shuttle flight.One is a Native American passing through from Oklahoma. Another, a local ranch hand on his way to Ft. Worth for a stock show. The third passenger is an Arab student, newly arrived at the Texas oil patch from the Middle East.
To pass the time they strike up a conversation on recent events, and the discussion drifts to their diverse cultures. Soon the Westerners learn that the Arab is a devout Muslim. The conversation falls into an uneasy lull.
The cowpoke leans back in his chair, crosses his boots on a magazine table, tips his big sweat-stained hat forward over his face. The wind outside blows tumbleweeds and the old windsock flaps, but no plane comes.
Finally, the Native American clears his throat and softly, he speaks: "Once my people were many, now we are few."
The Muslim raises an eyebrow and leans forward, "Once my people were few," he sneers, "and now we are many. Why do you suppose that is?"
The Texan shifts the toothpick to one side of his mouth and from the darkness beneath his Stetson says, "That's 'cause we ain't played Cowboys and Muslims yet."