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| From | Merlyne <kamilot3@aol.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.acme.exploding.newsgroup |
| Subject | Re: Stupid computer |
| Date | 2023-03-14 11:06 +0000 |
| Organization | A noiseless patient Spider |
| Message-ID | <XnsAFC7486147F16Kamilot@88.198.57.247> (permalink) |
| References | (22 earlier) <tuf77t$1unbs$5@dont-email.me> <XnsAFC3577573156Kamilot@88.198.57.247> <tug8as$24aru$5@dont-email.me> <XnsAFC46841399CBKamilot@88.198.57.247> <tuldv7$37fca$2@dont-email.me> |
BeH <beh.on.usenet@gmail.com> wrote in news:tuldv7$37fca$2@dont-email.me: > On 11.03.2023 16.14, Merlyne wrote: >> BeH <beh.on.usenet@gmail.com> wrote in >> news:tug8as$24aru$5@dont-email.me: >> >>> On 10.03.2023 14.35, Merlyne wrote: >>>> BeH <beh.on.usenet@gmail.com> wrote in >>>> news:tuf77t$1unbs$5@dont-email.me: >>>> >>>>> On 08.03.2023 13.18, Merlyne wrote: >>>>>> BeH <beh.on.usenet@gmail.com> wrote in >>>>>> news:tu8bi1$idu8$5@dont-email.me: >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [Technical acumen:] >>>> [okie dokie] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Earlier today I couldn't understand why I had no >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> sound in an appl. that I installed. Turned out >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> eventually that newly installed programs have >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> their sound disabled by default. Pants! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pants are optional here. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> It's too cold for not-pants. The heater can only do >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> so much. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> You have no idea what real cold is... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I do too. It's zero Kelvin. Which is -273,15 degrees >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Celsius. Nothing moves when it's zero Kelvin. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> But it's not that cold where you want to wear no pants. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> It's plenty cold here for not not wearing pants. It was >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -2C this morning when I got up. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> You need to wear them outside but no necessarily inside. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I, however, live in yesterday's world's coldest capital >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> city. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> You should probably wear pants too, then... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Today I am wearing yoga pants. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Are they warm enough? I don't imagine yoga pants offering >>>>>>>>>>>>> much protection against extreme cold - as opposed to say >>>>>>>>>>>>> norwegian woolly polar army socks... >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> One more reason to stay indoors. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> You can't stay inside forever. For one thing you will wear >>>>>>>>>>> out your floor if you keep walking your 10000 steps/day in >>>>>>>>>>> the house. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I can use the treadmill. >>>>>>>>> So much for walking being free exercise. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Be that as it may, it's better than getting no exercise due to >>>>>>>> inclement weather. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Speaking of there was a lot of fresh air here today - closing >>>>>>> the Great Belt bridge style fresh air. Also they got snow on the >>>>>>> left coast. And tomorrows forecast has below-zero temperatures >>>>>>> all the time the sun is not there... (windchill below 0 all >>>>>>> day). I have to go to Bigtown tomorrow to get some stuff. Please >>>>>>> pity me. >>>>>>> >>>>>> Ok? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks. Alternatively: Yes, however it snowed in the morning >>>>> (about 10cm or so) so I waited to be sure the roads were cleared, >>>>> and when I finally got ready to leave it started again - to the >>>>> point where I wouldn't have been able to see where I was going. So >>>>> I decided to take the bus. But it was all a sham. 2-3km north and >>>>> there was no snow in the air or on the ground. So that was two bus >>>>> fares and two extra hours waisted... >>>>> >>>> >>>> I thought you had a bus pass. >>> >>> No that would be silly. I hardly ever take the bus unless I have to >>> go much further (Copenhagen mostly). A bus pass is (priced) for >>> every-day commuters and pensioners. >>> I have a 'Travel Card'. Works sort of like a debet-card for public >>> transport. With a chip inside talking to the cardreaders in busses >>> and on stations. >>> >> Ah. I have a card that I can load either a monthly bus pass or money >> on. >> >> >>>>>>>>>> I read recently that the 10,000 steps was a marketing thing. >>>>>>>>>> Apparently it sounds like a nice round number. >>>>>>>>> I saw a UToob video recently with a doctor comparing clinical >>>>>>>>> studies on this. They agreed that exercise is good for people. >>>>>>>>> Otherwise: * study says 7500 steps reduces a number of >>>>>>>>> terminal ills, above that reduced effect on health >>>>>>>>> * study says more is better - health benefits increased with >>>>>>>>> no. of steps, rate of increase tapered off after 12-15K steps. >>>>>>>>> * >>>>>>>>> * >>>>>>>>> * >>>>>>>> It's probably one of those things where different doctors have >>>>>>>> different opinion.Like whether or not coffee is good for us. >>>>> >>>>> I don't think any reputable doctors will deny that exercise is >>>>> beneficial, if it is compatible with ones fitness level. >>>>> It's not like I'm going to run a marathon or ride the Tour for >>>>> instance. Not that I would anyway - they don't have smoking breaks >>>>> at those events. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Ok. I have nothing to add. >>>> >>>>>>>>>> I'm going to keep it as my goal anyways. >>>>>>>>> You go, gurl! [other expressions of encouragement or >>>>>>>>> affirmation available] >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Oh yeah? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sure. Haven't you seen those "inspirational" posters... >>>>>>> >>>>>> Of course. >>>>>> I thought maybe you were going to say something positive to >>>>>> motivate me every day. >>>>> >>>>> I don't think i have the energy for that. Or the amount of >>>>> expressions of encouragement or affirmation at hand. Just hang in >>>>> there... >>>>> >>>> Sounds like something that will make my arms sore. >>> >>> Just hang from something high above ground - that is motivational as >>> heck. >> >> Eventually, I will suffer muscle fatigue and plummet to my death. > > You were supposed to brachiate to safety... not just hang there like a > fruit. > I only smell like fruit. It's my new perfume... I had to look up brachiate. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Don't pant. You'll pass out. Breathe slowly in >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> through your nose and exhale slowly out through >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> your mouth. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I thought you were supposed to use a paper bag. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Where and how will I be able to find both a nose and >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a mouth in the middle of a panic attack? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OMG! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *panics* >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Breathe into this paper bag. Deep inhale --- deep >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> exhale --- and again. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What was in this bag? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dunno. I panicked and grabbed the nearest paper bag... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> It smells like barf. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> You must be imagining that. It's hardly likely anyone >>>>>>>>>>>>> would have a used barf bag lying around. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *panics about barfing* >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Don't barf into the bag. I may need it for something >>>>>>>>>>>>> later... >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Ok. I'll sit here and hyperventilate. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Or you could stop panicking... >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Truth be told, I rarely panic. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Lucky you. Can I have my paper bag back now, then? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Okay. >>>>>>>> If there are any lingering smells or holes, it was like that >>>>>>>> when you handed it to me. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A never-before used paper bag with holes? Someone ought to >>>>>>> complain... >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I think you just did. >>>>>> Also pointless since no one listens. >>>>> >>>>> Story of my life... >>>>> >>>> I "listen" (to use the term loosely). >>> >>> But still pointless... Just the way I like it. I would really hate >>> being a person of importance. >>> >> >> Why's that? >> Wouldn't it make you feel good to know millions of people are hanging >> on your every word? > > Gods no! I would have to be all sensible and stuff. Also people are > stupid and will take anything literally no matter the obvious sarcasm. > Unfortunately that is true. Like when Trump told people to drink bleach or something to get rid of Covid... Darwinian Awards...
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Re: Stupid computer Merlyne <kamilot3@aol.com> - 2023-03-28 11:14 +0000
Re: Stupid computer BeH <beh.on.usenet@gmail.com> - 2023-03-30 00:40 +0200
Re: Stupid computer Merlyne <kamilot3@aol.com> - 2023-03-30 12:22 +0000
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