FlyingJ

Hey everyone. I fall into the category of those that know and understand just enough about computers to get myself into deeper trouble when I try "fixing" things. Here's the deal: -Laptop running Win2000. -Was on DZ.com and noticed things were slowing drastically and noticed a few things running in the background that I hadn't downloaded or noticed before. One was called Bouncer or something like that and all three were "adware" type sounding names. Didn't think much of it. -Went to Remove Programs to remove them and the machine froze. -Rebooted and froze on start up -Rebooted again and up came blue screen that said something about hardware or harddisk error. "If you installed anything recently, restart and uninstall it, if you can't restart, might be virus..." Unfortunately it was about 2am and I didn't think to write the message down verbatim. -Now...I reboot machine and it gets 3/4 through startup before stalling w/ audible mechanical clicking in reading the harddisk that has never been present before. -Attempt to start in Safe Mode - ran a list of files, etc. as if I had given a Directory command and froze on that screen making the same sound as mentioned above. -Attempt to restart "with last known working configuration" - same result. Stall 3/4 through startup. I do not have a Win2000 boot disk. The world won't end if I lose the hard drive, but I sure would like to avoid having to recreate my resume that I spent hours working on yesterday! Before I start trying what little I know I am hoping someone might have a suggestion. Whatta' ya think? Killing threads since 2004.

Guess it depends on the area. I had few problems with Sprint in NY, but my service around Atlanta sucks. Plus, I lose service altogether 30 minutes away from the dropzone, which is in a town that Sprint says they cover. Planning on confronting them on that later this week to try to get out of my contract. My family all uses and is happy with Cingular, though that service doesn't reach the dropzone either. Killing threads since 2004.

Just heard a story on the radio about a guy that was sitting at an intersection when a tanker truck pulled up next to him, sprung a leak, and proceeded to empty 370 gallons of liquid manure covering and filling his car. Anyone else here about this? Can't find anything on the net. I'll never complain about my own commute again. Killing threads since 2004.

I went diving with a friend from France down in the Florida Springs. In the same day he had his first Wal-Mart and first Applebees/Chili's/TGI (don't remember which) experience. He was so excited about the self checkout that he wanted to go back later that night just to use it again. Personally, I am a point-of-purchase marketer's wet dream. I did pretty well living in NY for the last few years where there were no convienent Wally World's or Targets, but damn if I'm not making up for lost time now. Killing threads since 2004.

:3:Not quite yet Winds kept me from getting in AFF 6 & 7 today, but yesterday I do believe I experienced the proverbial "click" so many people have suggested you will feel when things fall into place for the first time. If everything goes right I should owe my first case next weekend at The Farm! Do you have to buy a case for buying your first case? Killing threads since 2004.

That's so awesome! There are celebrities, and then there are icons. Killing threads since 2004.

You want to see some crazy Halloween costumes, check out the Village Halloween Parade in NYC. For the last 5 years one of my best friends has had an apartment w/ wall to wall windows overlooking 6th Ave in the Village. Every year he has what starts as a small party, but gets bigger and bigger as participants in the parade see a great party pad and come back as they finish. I think my favorite costumes ever were a group of people that dressed up as Oompah-Loompahs in drag and with an S&M theme. It was just plain disturbing, but I loved it. Killing threads since 2004.

Right there with 'ya. All of the supplies have been coordinated, confidential trash has been shredded and area around the shredder vacumed, the common areas have all been wiped down, virus checks run on the common use computers, other departments asked if they could use any help...literally nothing else to do other than do it all again, and some of it has already been done twice today.

Whoa...think you might have the wrong idea. I'm ready to go. Have been asking every half hour or so if they have anything new for me to work on. I even told them that if they really don't have anything for me to do I might as well go home, but they said "no, better if you stay, I'm sure we'll come up with something." Ugh! Killing threads since 2004.

Two months ago I was supposed to have moved to either the Keys or Miami, but funding for the reason I was going fell through. Was upset about ending up in Atlanta with family, but now I'm thinking maybe a delay of a few months wasn't so bad afterall! Killing threads since 2004.

Careful...my mom said the same thing and kept trying until she got a girl, 4 kids later. Killing threads since 2004.

A little of both I believe. Like I posted above, I'm not calling it chili, though that is what they call it. That said, a 3-way (noodles/"chili"/cheese) is a right tasty treat after drinking. I spent 3.5 of my four years in Cincinnati assuming it would be a vile thing to eat until one drunken night I tried it on a bet. It's nasty, and I'd take some real chili over this stuff anyday, but under the right circumstances it tastes damn good. Killing threads since 2004.

I never thought I would run out of interest in surfing the web, but damn if I haven't done it today! If only I had money, then I could at least shop! I can't even look now otherwise I'll probably buy something with money I don't have. Killing threads since 2004.

Warning, if mixed with alcohol may cause drowsiness (or obnoxiousness) Killing threads since 2004.

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that goes crazy with nothing to do. I think I may have spoken too soon in complaining though, because (as if they were reading dz.com) not moments after I posted the message someone gave me some complete bs busy work stuff to do. Now that I'm doing this, I think I'd rather have nothing to do! The only thing keeping me sane right now are PMs! Killing threads since 2004.

In Lexington? Do they still have a La Bambas - "Burritos as Big as Your Head" there near campus? Used to drive down there from Cincinnati for burritos. Killing threads since 2004.

I love the fact that I've been able to sit here and pay bills, play on the internet, read forums, but it sure does make the day go by at a snail's pace. I swear the last 15 minutes took 2 hours to pass! Killing threads since 2004.

Very true, though if I knew I would be doing nothing I'd probably have found something doing nothing that didn't include an hour commute. We'll see. This job lasts through 9/16. Asking me to stay (I can't imagine why, they aren't using me) so we'll see what happens. I'll tell them I need more $ to stay and see how that goes over. If I can get a raise for doing nothing, I'm all over that! Killing threads since 2004.

It's amazing that no matter how bored you are, having to actually go back still kind of sucks. I was w/out a job for two months when I first moved. Told myself that I wasn't allowed to start AFF until I had an "income" though, so I finally got off my butt and here I am. Killing threads since 2004.

I never would have thought that getting paid to do nothing would be a bad thing, but I'm freakin' bored out of my mind! Working a temp job right now, and there have been some busy days, but I've been here since around 9am today and have done aproximately 30 minutes worth of work. It was great at first, but you all just aren't posting quickly enough to keep up with my reading! I've read complete forums today that I've never even opened before! Killing threads since 2004.

Mmm...Skyline Chili. Now, not for a second would I call a delicious Skyline 3-way "real chili" but it is some tasty grub. And the more you drink, the more tasty it gets. And Dave - so are you really giving all vegetables up, or just giving up vegetables in their natural form. Would be a damn shame to have to eat a burger with no fries. Killing threads since 2004.

Says I'm a Leader! I usually think these things are pretty off, but the majority of this one was pretty dead on. Killing threads since 2004.

Guilty. Was a picture perfect high school student, but when the summer away from home right after high school came it was all about the alcohol and continued for the first couple years of college. Funny though, because I stopped drinking just before I turned 21 and spent most of my last two years of college not drinking a drop. That didn't last much longer than that. Killing threads since 2004.

Damn, I've got to learn to search better. Screw it, it's still funny. Killing threads since 2004.

Did a search and didn't see this posted previously. If it was, get over it, it's still funny! --------- A cowboy walks into a bar and two steps in, he realizes it's a gay bar. But what the heck," he says to himself, I really want a drink." When the gay waiter approaches, he says to the cowboy, "What's the name of yours?" The cowboy says, "Look, I'm not into any of that. All I want is a drink." The gay waiter says, "I'm sorry but I can't serve you until you tell me the name of yours. Mine for instance is called Nike, for the slogan 'Just Do It.' That guy down at the end of the bar calls his Snickers, because 'It really Satisfies'." The cowboy looks dumbfounded so the bartender tells him he will give him a second to think it over. So the cowboy asks the man sitting to his left, who is sipping on a beer, "Hey bud, what's the name of yours?"! The man looks back and says with a smile "TIMEX". The thirsty cowboy asks, "Why Timex?" The fella proudly replies, "Cause it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'!" A little shaken, the cowboy turns to two fella's on his right, who happen to be sharing a fruity Margarita and says, "So, what do you guys call yours?" The first man turns to him and proudly exclaims, "FORD, because Quality is Job One." Then he adds, "Have you driven a Ford, lately?" The guy next to him then says, "I call mine CHEVY... Like A Rock!" And gives a wink. Even more shaken, the Cowboy has to think for a moment before he comes up with a name for his manhood. Finally, he turns to the bartender and exclaims, "The name of mine is 'SECRET.' Now give me a beer." The bartender begins to pour the cowboy a beer, but with a puzzled look asks, "Why Secret?" The cowboy says.................... "Because it's STRONG ENOUGH FOR A MAN, BUT MADE FOR A WOMAN!" Killing threads since 2004.