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I only made 3 today, and I consider it a good day. 6 is a great day, and my record so far is 7. Sounds like you're having a good weekend to me. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

I suppose it isn't fair to ask about stories and not to share any... Now, I try not to be like 'Nick Burns - The Company Computer Guy', but I really get tickled at some of the things I come across. I had one lady who swore her computer was broke - wouldn't power up. "Did you check the cables, make sure everything is plugged in, especially the power cable?" "Yes, everything is plugged up right." "Does anything happen when you turn the computer on?" "No, it just sits there - no noise or anything." "Okay, I'll come have a look (thinking, might be a power supply, who knows). So, I get to her room, find the culprit computer, hit the power button - everything works great. She asks, "what did you do to fix it?" "Nothing, I turned on the power button." "Oh, I didn't know that button was there." Seems that she thought turning on the monitor button would power up the cpu as well. Here is a question is get often, and I'm trying to think of a real funny reply to: "Did you guys (meaning the IT folks) turn on the internet?" "We tried, but Al Gore wants to charge us for royalties, since he invented it. It really isn't in the budget." "We are replacing our huge internet on/off switch back in the closet." "We had to turn the internet off because our pipe to it sprung a leak. We called an internet plumber to come have a look at it." Help me out here...

This week all the teachers showed up (after a nice, relaxing summer break), which means that I have had to switch gears from project implementation to support. It also means that I don't have time to post on the forums at work like I did this summer . I remember how I enjoyed going to training seminars, and during lunch a lot of us IT people would go to lunch and exchange stories about stupid/funny/nightmarish things end users would do that we had to deal with or fix. I thought it might be fun to hear some more of these stories. Anyone? Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

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That goes along with an old joke about 'voice recorder' boxes being put in the trucks of people from the south. The most common heard phrase before an accident was: "Hey, check this out!! Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

Saw this one today, thought it was pretty good: "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail" - Benjamin Franklin Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

You didn't happen to be sitting on a sofa at any time between those dates did you? You might check under the cushions. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

That was a pretty cool video. The visuals were awesome, what with nice clouds in the background and all. Was it just me, or was the music just a bit lame? Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

steve Dude, great movie. On my list of top 10 favs of all time, and definitely on my list of top 5 most watched dvds. "Who's the dead man who hit me with the salt shaker?" Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

I try to live by that one... Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

Sounds like you are heading in the right direction with what you mentioned (books/transcender). Be glad the boss will pay. The transcenders will help mucho - how I studied/passed for the first four (I have stalled on the design exam - very boring stuff). First, I read some type of exam book, cram or sybex. If there was any material that I hadn't seen at work, I created a test environment and worked it out (thus avoiding the 'paper pirate' you mentioned). The sybex test prep that came with the book was useless. The transcenders were the biggest help in regards to passing the exams. I basically printed out the exams with the answers and explanations, and studied them thoroughly. My experience was this, if I could get to where I could pass the trancender exams consistantly with 90% or better (not memorizing), I could pass the exam. Try to do 2k server soon after 2k pro, because there is a bit of overlap. I need to finish my MCSE as well, I've debated getting the MCSA, but since I foot my own bill, am thinking it over. I too plan to work on the DBA as well, but one thing at a time. Let me know how it goes. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

Good job and congrats...

There are some really awesome photos in that collection. Glad to see I'm not the only one who appreciates a great sunset. Well done! Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

AHHH, your words are full of wisdom, grasshopper. Seriously, good point. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

Great story, I enjoyed it. Question though: Was that your FIRST balloon jump? Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

Been curious about this topic myself. I go back and forth with wearing mine. I want to wear it, but I have the same concerns about snagging equipment, stuff in plane etc. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

Now that was funny...thanks for helping me laugh off a stressful day . Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

Thanks for the kickin' site, HH. Dual AMD processors and 1 Gig Ram... Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

UUUUHHHHHH.....new jumpsuit? Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

Relax Mike, reread my post and equate smiley icons with sarcasm (oh gee, I hope I spelled sarcasm right, after all, because of my geographical location, I must be an idiot (more sarcasm)). Personally, I've never shot (or shot and missed) a squirrel, or any other animal. I don't drive a big truck, loaded with artillery. I don't ride my horse to work out on the range, or wear a ten gallon hat, with my pistols strapped on either. Hmmm, I drive an compact, economical vehicle, dress in a modern fashion (although not trendy), don't own a firearm, and work on computers and computer networks for a living - that must mean I'm not a texan

See what I mean, you now have the pick of the litter

A chick who digs guns...you're bound to get some attention around this site Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.

BOY-HOWDY!! You could do some serious danged-ol' huntin' out that bad boy...YEEHAWW!

That pic is SA-WEET!! Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.