Guest PCR Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Gary S. Terhune wrote: | OK, my bad in not checking your headers... | | But you aren't apparently posting directly to the MS servers: | NNTP-Posting-Host: cpe-58-166-223-93.wa.bigpond.net.au 58.166.223.93 | | There is apparently a disparity in the synchronization of your | posting host and the MS servers that actually host these NGs. Don't | ask me to explain it in detail -- that was gone over in absolutely | gory detail not too long ago (surprised that thread isn't still | alive.) Not saying whether it's on the MS or BP end, but someone is | dropping the ball when it comes to getting your posts to the MS | servers. I saw one of Pebble's posts briefly show up here & quickly get "deleted from server". I think it must be naughty words to blame-- but taken out of context! A Pebble is too tiny to have poisonous, Australian spiders hiding underneath! | -- | Gary S. Terhune | MS-MVP Shell/User | http://www.grystmill.com | | "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message | news:OXp2hRYUIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... |> Not using google groups Gary, just checked to see if my message was |> 'out there' I use outlook express. |> B-) |> |> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message |> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... |>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a REAL |>> newsreader, like Outlook Express, and access the group directly, |>> instead of some third-party web-based access. Just click here: |>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion |>> |>> -- |>> Gary S. Terhune |>> MS-MVP Shell/User |>> http://www.grystmill.com |>> |>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message |>> news:OYsCSORUIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... |>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can |>>> I see this, can anyone see this?? Has my brain been vistafied? |>>> Can see my latest reply to Bill in google groups, but not the one |>>> to you PCR. |>>> I'm turning invisible. This has only happened once before, in this |>>> group too!! |>>> pebbled |>>> |>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message |>>> news:OhsOV5lTIHA.4740@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... |>>>> The red suited fat man with the full bags gave me a toshiba lap |>>>> top with vista ultimate packed and loaded! And he threw in word |>>>> 2007 for good measure. |>>>> What ? No floppy hole ? |>>>> If XP makes you glow in the dark shudder to think what vista will |>>>> do to me |>>>> |>>>> pebble in vistaland -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, Should things get worse after this, PCR pcrrcp@netzero.net
Guest Pebble Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers I'll have to follow up and read that thread Gary, I'll not have anyone on my team dropping the ball! I would say it's on the BP end. This sort of thing happens so rarely (only once before to me, and in this group too) but am puzzled as to the whys and wherefores of it all. Thanks pebble "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:%23E4GpQZUIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > OK, my bad in not checking your headers... > > But you aren't apparently posting directly to the MS servers: > NNTP-Posting-Host: cpe-58-166-223-93.wa.bigpond.net.au 58.166.223.93 > > There is apparently a disparity in the synchronization of your posting > host and the MS servers that actually host these NGs. Don't ask me to > explain it in detail -- that was gone over in absolutely gory detail not > too long ago (surprised that thread isn't still alive.) Not saying whether > it's on the MS or BP end, but someone is dropping the ball when it comes > to getting your posts to the MS servers. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message > news:OXp2hRYUIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Not using google groups Gary, just checked to see if my message was 'out >> there' I use outlook express. >> B-) >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a REAL newsreader, >>> like Outlook Express, and access the group directly, instead of some >>> third-party web-based access. Just click here: >>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion >>> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://www.grystmill.com >>> >>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>> news:OYsCSORUIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can I see >>>> this, can anyone see this?? Has my brain been vistafied? Can see my >>>> latest reply to Bill in google groups, but not the one to you PCR. >>>> I'm turning invisible. This has only happened once before, in this >>>> group too!! >>>> pebbled >>>> >>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>>> news:OhsOV5lTIHA.4740@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> The red suited fat man with the full bags gave me a toshiba lap top >>>>> with vista ultimate packed and loaded! And he threw in word 2007 for >>>>> good measure. >>>>> What ? No floppy hole ? >>>>> If XP makes you glow in the dark shudder to think what vista will do >>>>> to me >>>>> >>>>> pebble in vistaland >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >
Guest Pebble Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Yeah Rod, don't see any of the changed subject lines for PCR and Bill, though PCR said he saw them briefly before they were 'deleted from server' - he thinks I was kicked off for my language!! Glad the air-con was working today at work - 40+ pebbleinBoulder "rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message news:O7HL2MZUIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > > "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> >> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can I see >> this, can anyone see this?? > > FYI: here is your "yikes and yowsers" history (OE using ipimus aust) > with dates and times posted. > http://cjoint.com/data/bichGDmofx.htm > > >
Guest Pebble Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Naughty words - really? I'll send my pet redbacks out to teach those wowsers all about language B-) pebbleunmuzzled "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message news:%2388UKdZUIHA.5264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Gary S. Terhune wrote: > | OK, my bad in not checking your headers... > | > | But you aren't apparently posting directly to the MS servers: > | NNTP-Posting-Host: cpe-58-166-223-93.wa.bigpond.net.au 58.166.223.93 > | > | There is apparently a disparity in the synchronization of your > | posting host and the MS servers that actually host these NGs. Don't > | ask me to explain it in detail -- that was gone over in absolutely > | gory detail not too long ago (surprised that thread isn't still > | alive.) Not saying whether it's on the MS or BP end, but someone is > | dropping the ball when it comes to getting your posts to the MS > | servers. > > I saw one of Pebble's posts briefly show up here & quickly get "deleted > from server". I think it must be naughty words to blame-- but taken out > of context! A Pebble is too tiny to have poisonous, Australian spiders > hiding underneath! > > > | -- > | Gary S. Terhune > | MS-MVP Shell/User > | http://www.grystmill.com > | > | "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message > | news:OXp2hRYUIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > |> Not using google groups Gary, just checked to see if my message was > |> 'out there' I use outlook express. > |> B-) > |> > |> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > |> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > |>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a REAL > |>> newsreader, like Outlook Express, and access the group directly, > |>> instead of some third-party web-based access. Just click here: > |>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion > |>> > |>> -- > |>> Gary S. Terhune > |>> MS-MVP Shell/User > |>> http://www.grystmill.com > |>> > |>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message > |>> news:OYsCSORUIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > |>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can > |>>> I see this, can anyone see this?? Has my brain been vistafied? > |>>> Can see my latest reply to Bill in google groups, but not the one > |>>> to you PCR. > |>>> I'm turning invisible. This has only happened once before, in this > |>>> group too!! > |>>> pebbled > |>>> > |>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message > |>>> news:OhsOV5lTIHA.4740@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > |>>>> The red suited fat man with the full bags gave me a toshiba lap > |>>>> top with vista ultimate packed and loaded! And he threw in word > |>>>> 2007 for good measure. > |>>>> What ? No floppy hole ? > |>>>> If XP makes you glow in the dark shudder to think what vista will > |>>>> do to me > |>>>> > |>>>> pebble in vistaland > > -- > Thanks or Good Luck, > There may be humor in this post, and, > Naturally, you will not sue, > Should things get worse after this, > PCR > pcrrcp@netzero.net > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers It may also be as PCR says, that they did appear briefly on the MS servers but were deleted, probably just a SNAFU. Only way I could tell would be to reset the NG, and I'm not going to do that. I'm just not bored enough to be interested, <s>. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message news:%23OZ3mreUIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > I'll have to follow up and read that thread Gary, I'll not have anyone on > my team dropping the ball! I would say it's on the BP end. > This sort of thing happens so rarely (only once before to me, and in this > group too) but am puzzled as to the whys and wherefores of it all. > Thanks > pebble > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:%23E4GpQZUIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> OK, my bad in not checking your headers... >> >> But you aren't apparently posting directly to the MS servers: >> NNTP-Posting-Host: cpe-58-166-223-93.wa.bigpond.net.au 58.166.223.93 >> >> There is apparently a disparity in the synchronization of your posting >> host and the MS servers that actually host these NGs. Don't ask me to >> explain it in detail -- that was gone over in absolutely gory detail not >> too long ago (surprised that thread isn't still alive.) Not saying >> whether it's on the MS or BP end, but someone is dropping the ball when >> it comes to getting your posts to the MS servers. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >> news:OXp2hRYUIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> Not using google groups Gary, just checked to see if my message was 'out >>> there' I use outlook express. >>> B-) >>> >>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a REAL newsreader, >>>> like Outlook Express, and access the group directly, instead of some >>>> third-party web-based access. Just click here: >>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>> >>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>>> news:OYsCSORUIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can I >>>>> see this, can anyone see this?? Has my brain been vistafied? Can see >>>>> my latest reply to Bill in google groups, but not the one to you PCR. >>>>> I'm turning invisible. This has only happened once before, in this >>>>> group too!! >>>>> pebbled >>>>> >>>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:OhsOV5lTIHA.4740@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> The red suited fat man with the full bags gave me a toshiba lap top >>>>>> with vista ultimate packed and loaded! And he threw in word 2007 for >>>>>> good measure. >>>>>> What ? No floppy hole ? >>>>>> If XP makes you glow in the dark shudder to think what vista will do >>>>>> to me >>>>>> >>>>>> pebble in vistaland >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Want I should send you a shipment of snow? I got LOTS!!! -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message news:u5J$jveUIHA.5288@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Yeah Rod, don't see any of the changed subject lines for PCR and Bill, > though PCR said he saw them briefly before they were 'deleted from > server' - he thinks I was kicked off for my language!! > Glad the air-con was working today at work - 40+ > pebbleinBoulder > > "rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message > news:O7HL2MZUIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> >> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> >>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can I see >>> this, can anyone see this?? >> >> FYI: here is your "yikes and yowsers" history (OE using ipimus aust) >> with dates and times posted. >> http://cjoint.com/data/bichGDmofx.htm >> >> >> > >
Guest Pebble Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Thanks Gary, SNAFU ? <s> ? Just not bored enough to be interested? You poor thing, to sound so jaded so early into a brand new year. B-) "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:u796HriUIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > It may also be as PCR says, that they did appear briefly on the MS servers > but were deleted, probably just a SNAFU. Only way I could tell would be to > reset the NG, and I'm not going to do that. I'm just not bored enough to > be interested, <s>. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message > news:%23OZ3mreUIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> I'll have to follow up and read that thread Gary, I'll not have anyone on >> my team dropping the ball! I would say it's on the BP end. >> This sort of thing happens so rarely (only once before to me, and in this >> group too) but am puzzled as to the whys and wherefores of it all. >> Thanks >> pebble >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:%23E4GpQZUIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> OK, my bad in not checking your headers... >>> >>> But you aren't apparently posting directly to the MS servers: >>> NNTP-Posting-Host: cpe-58-166-223-93.wa.bigpond.net.au 58.166.223.93 >>> >>> There is apparently a disparity in the synchronization of your posting >>> host and the MS servers that actually host these NGs. Don't ask me to >>> explain it in detail -- that was gone over in absolutely gory detail not >>> too long ago (surprised that thread isn't still alive.) Not saying >>> whether it's on the MS or BP end, but someone is dropping the ball when >>> it comes to getting your posts to the MS servers. >>> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://www.grystmill.com >>> >>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>> news:OXp2hRYUIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> Not using google groups Gary, just checked to see if my message was >>>> 'out there' I use outlook express. >>>> B-) >>>> >>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a REAL newsreader, >>>>> like Outlook Express, and access the group directly, instead of some >>>>> third-party web-based access. Just click here: >>>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>> >>>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:OYsCSORUIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can I >>>>>> see this, can anyone see this?? Has my brain been vistafied? Can >>>>>> see my latest reply to Bill in google groups, but not the one to you >>>>>> PCR. >>>>>> I'm turning invisible. This has only happened once before, in this >>>>>> group too!! >>>>>> pebbled >>>>>> >>>>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:OhsOV5lTIHA.4740@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> The red suited fat man with the full bags gave me a toshiba lap top >>>>>>> with vista ultimate packed and loaded! And he threw in word 2007 >>>>>>> for good measure. >>>>>>> What ? No floppy hole ? >>>>>>> If XP makes you glow in the dark shudder to think what vista will do >>>>>>> to me >>>>>>> >>>>>>> pebble in vistaland >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >
Guest Pebble Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Send me some, please. Was 35c at 4.30am this morning. Phew. pebbleinboulder "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:ugFT0riUIHA.4684@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Want I should send you a shipment of snow? I got LOTS!!! > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message > news:u5J$jveUIHA.5288@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Yeah Rod, don't see any of the changed subject lines for PCR and Bill, >> though PCR said he saw them briefly before they were 'deleted from >> server' - he thinks I was kicked off for my language!! >> Glad the air-con was working today at work - 40+ >> pebbleinBoulder >> >> "rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message >> news:O7HL2MZUIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> >>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> >>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can I see >>>> this, can anyone see this?? >>> >>> FYI: here is your "yikes and yowsers" history (OE using ipimus aust) >>> with dates and times posted. >>> http://cjoint.com/data/bichGDmofx.htm >>> >>> >>> >> >> >
Guest rod Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> > Thanks Gary, > SNAFU ? <s> ? Situation Normal and Fouled Up (polite version) Perhaps have Acronym finder in your fav's? http://www.acronymfinder.com/
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers SNAFU, indeed. Listen, I'm disabled, housebound and bored to tears. Just not THAT bored, :-p -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message news:eGHxb9jUIHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Thanks Gary, > SNAFU ? <s> ? > Just not bored enough to be interested? You poor thing, to sound so jaded > so early into a brand new year. > B-) > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:u796HriUIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> It may also be as PCR says, that they did appear briefly on the MS >> servers but were deleted, probably just a SNAFU. Only way I could tell >> would be to reset the NG, and I'm not going to do that. I'm just not >> bored enough to be interested, <s>. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >> news:%23OZ3mreUIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> I'll have to follow up and read that thread Gary, I'll not have anyone >>> on my team dropping the ball! I would say it's on the BP end. >>> This sort of thing happens so rarely (only once before to me, and in >>> this group too) but am puzzled as to the whys and wherefores of it all. >>> Thanks >>> pebble >>> >>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>> news:%23E4GpQZUIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> OK, my bad in not checking your headers... >>>> >>>> But you aren't apparently posting directly to the MS servers: >>>> NNTP-Posting-Host: cpe-58-166-223-93.wa.bigpond.net.au 58.166.223.93 >>>> >>>> There is apparently a disparity in the synchronization of your posting >>>> host and the MS servers that actually host these NGs. Don't ask me to >>>> explain it in detail -- that was gone over in absolutely gory detail >>>> not too long ago (surprised that thread isn't still alive.) Not saying >>>> whether it's on the MS or BP end, but someone is dropping the ball when >>>> it comes to getting your posts to the MS servers. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>> >>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>>> news:OXp2hRYUIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> Not using google groups Gary, just checked to see if my message was >>>>> 'out there' I use outlook express. >>>>> B-) >>>>> >>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a REAL >>>>>> newsreader, like Outlook Express, and access the group directly, >>>>>> instead of some third-party web-based access. Just click here: >>>>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>> >>>>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:OYsCSORUIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can I >>>>>>> see this, can anyone see this?? Has my brain been vistafied? Can >>>>>>> see my latest reply to Bill in google groups, but not the one to you >>>>>>> PCR. >>>>>>> I'm turning invisible. This has only happened once before, in this >>>>>>> group too!! >>>>>>> pebbled >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:OhsOV5lTIHA.4740@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> The red suited fat man with the full bags gave me a toshiba lap top >>>>>>>> with vista ultimate packed and loaded! And he threw in word 2007 >>>>>>>> for good measure. >>>>>>>> What ? No floppy hole ? >>>>>>>> If XP makes you glow in the dark shudder to think what vista will >>>>>>>> do to me >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> pebble in vistaland >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers I'll just trot this big new-computer box put to the guy that's just this minute plowing our circle. Come to think of it, I've got three of those boxes handy. Not sure when FedEx can make it out of town, though. (Kidding...It's not *that* bad, yet.) -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message news:uql36HkUIHA.6060@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Send me some, please. Was 35c at 4.30am this morning. Phew. > pebbleinboulder > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:ugFT0riUIHA.4684@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Want I should send you a shipment of snow? I got LOTS!!! >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message >> news:u5J$jveUIHA.5288@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> Yeah Rod, don't see any of the changed subject lines for PCR and Bill, >>> though PCR said he saw them briefly before they were 'deleted from >>> server' - he thinks I was kicked off for my language!! >>> Glad the air-con was working today at work - 40+ >>> pebbleinBoulder >>> >>> "rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message >>> news:O7HL2MZUIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> >>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> >>>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them can I >>>>> see this, can anyone see this?? >>>> >>>> FYI: here is your "yikes and yowsers" history (OE using ipimus aust) >>>> with dates and times posted. >>>> http://cjoint.com/data/bichGDmofx.htm >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > >
Guest thanatoid Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers [content-justified top-posted intro] This thread has FINALLY caught my attention. Sometimes it's a waste, sometimes it almost makes one glad to be alive... As you know, Gary, you're KF'd, as I may be by you, but this little snippet needs to be printed in gold and framed... Was worth the price of checking this so-far-no-end-in-sight pointless-as-it-may-be thread... "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in news:eGHxb9jUIHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl: <SNIP> >>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a >>>>>> REAL newsreader, like Outlook Express, <SNIP> Haaaaaarrrrr! Good one! -- Better a cruel truth than a comfortable delusion. Edward Abbey (1927 - 1989)
Guest PCR Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Pebble wrote: | Naughty words - really? I'll send my pet redbacks out to teach those | wowsers all about language B-) I'm sure there are cultural & other Australian differences involved too. Your dictionary may be altogether different! Maybe send a dictionary & one redback to Terhune for inspection. He'll forward them to Redmond if necessary I'm sure! Him or Brian A! | pebbleunmuzzled | | "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message | news:%2388UKdZUIHA.5264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... |> Gary S. Terhune wrote: |> | OK, my bad in not checking your headers... |> | |> | But you aren't apparently posting directly to the MS servers: |> | NNTP-Posting-Host: cpe-58-166-223-93.wa.bigpond.net.au |> | 58.166.223.93 |> | |> | There is apparently a disparity in the synchronization of your |> | posting host and the MS servers that actually host these NGs. Don't |> | ask me to explain it in detail -- that was gone over in absolutely |> | gory detail not too long ago (surprised that thread isn't still |> | alive.) Not saying whether it's on the MS or BP end, but someone is |> | dropping the ball when it comes to getting your posts to the MS |> | servers. |> |> I saw one of Pebble's posts briefly show up here & quickly get |> "deleted from server". I think it must be naughty words to blame-- |> but taken out of context! A Pebble is too tiny to have poisonous, |> Australian spiders hiding underneath! |> |> |> | -- |> | Gary S. Terhune |> | MS-MVP Shell/User |> | http://www.grystmill.com |> | |> | "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message |> | news:OXp2hRYUIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... |> |> Not using google groups Gary, just checked to see if my message |> |> was 'out there' I use outlook express. |> |> B-) |> |> |> |> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message |> |> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... |> |>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a REAL |> |>> newsreader, like Outlook Express, and access the group directly, |> |>> instead of some third-party web-based access. Just click here: |> |>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion |> |>> |> |>> -- |> |>> Gary S. Terhune |> |>> MS-MVP Shell/User |> |>> http://www.grystmill.com |> |>> |> |>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message |> |>> news:OYsCSORUIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... |> |>>> I've replied to you Bill and you too PCR, but can't see them |> |>>> can I see this, can anyone see this?? Has my brain been |> |>>> vistafied? Can see my latest reply to Bill in google groups, |> |>>> but not the one to you PCR. |> |>>> I'm turning invisible. This has only happened once before, in |> |>>> this group too!! |> |>>> pebbled |> |>>> |> |>>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message |> |>>> news:OhsOV5lTIHA.4740@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... |> |>>>> The red suited fat man with the full bags gave me a toshiba lap |> |>>>> top with vista ultimate packed and loaded! And he threw in |> |>>>> word 2007 for good measure. |> |>>>> What ? No floppy hole ? |> |>>>> If XP makes you glow in the dark shudder to think what vista |> |>>>> will do to me |> |>>>> |> |>>>> pebble in vistaland |> |> -- |> Thanks or Good Luck, |> There may be humor in this post, and, |> Naturally, you will not sue, |> Should things get worse after this, |> PCR |> pcrrcp@netzero.net -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, Should things get worse after this, PCR pcrrcp@netzero.net
Guest PCR Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers thanatoid wrote: | [content-justified top-posted intro] | | This thread has FINALLY caught my attention. Sometimes it's a | waste, sometimes it almost makes one glad to be alive... | | As you know, Gary, you're KF'd, as I may be by you, but this | little snippet needs to be printed in gold and framed... Was | worth the price of checking this so-far-no-end-in-sight | pointless-as-it-may-be thread... | | "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in | news:eGHxb9jUIHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl: | | <SNIP> | |>>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message |>>>>> news:%23MlSugUUIHA.2000@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... |>>>>>> And using Google Groups, too, I'll bet. Why not use a |>>>>>> REAL newsreader, like Outlook Express, | | <SNIP> | | Haaaaaarrrrr! Good one! OE is good enough for me! And careful of poisonous spiders & redbacks under many an Australian Pebble! And their language too! | -- | Better a cruel truth than a comfortable delusion. | Edward Abbey (1927 - 1989) -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, Should things get worse after this, PCR pcrrcp@netzero.net
Guest Pebble Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Aaaah. Thanks Rod pebble "rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message news:ufRu8skUIHA.5516@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > > > "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> >> Thanks Gary, >> SNAFU ? <s> ? > > Situation Normal and Fouled Up (polite version) > > Perhaps have Acronym finder in your fav's? > http://www.acronymfinder.com/ > > > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Sorry, I forgot to explain... Note that SNAFU, like many such American acronyms, comes from the military. FUBAR is another one that gets heavy use. Nice, precise, and easy to mark on equipment. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message news:%23wHRfnqUIHA.5264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Aaaah. Thanks Rod > pebble > "rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message > news:ufRu8skUIHA.5516@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> >> >> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> >>> Thanks Gary, >>> SNAFU ? <s> ? >> >> Situation Normal and Fouled Up (polite version) >> >> Perhaps have Acronym finder in your fav's? >> http://www.acronymfinder.com/ >> >> >> >> > >
Guest Pebble Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 Re: Yikes and yowsers Didn't realise that these acronyms had military connotations! Thanks Gary pebble "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:%23nxzaQvUIHA.4092@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Sorry, I forgot to explain... Note that SNAFU, like many such American > acronyms, comes from the military. FUBAR is another one that gets heavy > use. Nice, precise, and easy to mark on equipment. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> wrote in message > news:%23wHRfnqUIHA.5264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Aaaah. Thanks Rod >> pebble >> "rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message >> news:ufRu8skUIHA.5516@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> >>> >>> "Pebble" <pebble@boulder.com> >>>> Thanks Gary, >>>> SNAFU ? <s> ? >>> >>> Situation Normal and Fouled Up (polite version) >>> >>> Perhaps have Acronym finder in your fav's? >>> http://www.acronymfinder.com/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >
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