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Reply to so.. what do you all DO, anyway? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

There are lots of $1,000,000+ homes in Santa Barbara, and particularly in Montecito, which is in the southern end of Santa Barbara, and where a lot of celebrities live. Oprah Winfrey is possibly the best-known resident of Montecito. And I'm not sure if the $600,000 figure was right, I keep thinking it may actually be $800,000, I'm just too darn lazy to do any research . And I couldn't begin to tell

Reply to HELP! My GUI Olympics Skin was d of from my machine!!!! in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Oooooo, can't wait to see the Easter skin you're working on, *Meow??*!!!

Reply to Net cowards in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Interesting article, sad too, in lots of ways. As an admin at a messageboard, I've had to deal with the occasional griefer/troll, and one that's been a major thorn in our side for 4-5 years has finally caused me to walk away from our messageboard for the time-being. It's a long, weird, ugly story, sad but true. Plus, I've seen a site I used to visit on a daily basis and get much enjoyment from go rapidly downhill after a troll forced the admins to change things at the site. The site

Reply to Finishing my GUI entries ahead of schedule? Oh Well... in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

My first jobs were in the aerospace industry in the late 80's-early 90's, and you know what happened to aerospace back then...the bottom ped out hard and fast. I was out of work for nearly a year, so I definitely sympathize with what you're going through, Jason. Best of luck in finding a new job, and yes, China most assuredly does speak the truth!

Reply to so.. what do you all DO, anyway? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

WOM, I actually live in Santa Maria and work at the Lompoc branch of the county PH department, but I do pass through Santa Barbara on occasion...it really is a beautiful town, especially on a day when there are no clouds in the sky and the sun is shining so bright. But it's ever so expensive to live there...I believe I heard not too long ago that the median price for a house there is something like $600,000. And the rents are pretty hideous too. More and more people are working there but comm

Reply to so.. what do you all DO, anyway? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Registered nurse, currently working for the public health department of Santa Barbara County. Before that, I worked at a local extended care center, then at the local hospital, then at a private clinic/doctors' office. Working for the public health department has been an eye-opening experience, let me tell you.

Reply to Milestone 1.000.000 and counting in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Congratulations!!!!

Reply to The Candy Store, a short story by me in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

MMMmmmmm, candy!!! I Want Candy I know a guy who's tough but sweet He's so fine, he can't be beat He's got everything that I desire Sets the summer sun on fire I want candy, I want candy Go to see him when the sun goes down Ain't no finer boy in town You're my guy, just what the doctor ordered So sweet, you make my mouth water I want candy, I want candy

Reply to Latest Update Borks Bootskin in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I tried the Theme Manager route, and that didn't work either. Still got the default bootscreen.

Reply to Itty Bitty Kitty what kind of Pets Keep ya company and inspire your work? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

My sincere condolences to you and your family, CygnusXII...my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Reply to user profile in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I'm having the same problem as well

Reply to Easter skins. in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Keila, I used the Easter bunny cursor last year, and fell in love with it immediately ...I'll be using it again as we get a little closer to Easter. I'd somehow missed the other cursor set, though, so I've downloaded it now...thanks!

Latest Update Borks Bootskin in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I thought maybe I was the only one experiencing bugs with the latest update of Bootskin, but from a couple of comments I've seen in other areas of WC, I've come to realize that I'm not the only one having problems. This latest update to Bootskin has broken the program, for all practical purposes . First bug is, bootskins don't get automatically imported after being downloaded. I've had to manually i

Reply to Easter skins. in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I first discovered WindowBlinds and Wincustomize right before Easter last year, and this is one of the first skins I used: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=1&SkinID=81 From what I can tell, this is the only Easter skin here, and it's very cute...still, more Easter skins would be nice!

Reply to BootSkin - Problems installing skins? Click here. in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Am I the only experiencing a possible bug with the latest update of Bootskin? Once I updated the program this week, new bootskins don't automatically get imported like they used to...I've had to manually import each one. That's the minor bug. The major bug is that, no matter which bootskin I set as active, when I boot up the computer, I get the default XP screen. I've tried unintalling and reinstalling this newest version of Bootskin, but I'm still having the same problem. wwwaaahhh

Reply to BootSkin 1.02 released in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Am I the only one having some problems with this latest update? First of all, new bootskins that I download aren't automatically imported like they used to be...I've had to manually import every bootskin I've downloaded since updating. Second, no matter which bootskin I set as being active, I get nothing but the default XP bootscreen when I turn on the computer. /me sad, something buggy about this update <img src="http://images.stardock.com/images/smiles/sad.gif" borde

Reply to My Mother has passed. in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, jarget...I echo what others have said here, that her passing away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones was the best, most beautiful way to depart. My prayers are with you.

Reply to Itty Bitty Kitty what kind of Pets Keep ya company and inspire your work? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

A cat named Flossie allows me to share her living space. She looks a little bit like this: She's about 14 or 15 years old. We're not totally sure of her precise age, but that's pretty close. And although she's an old kitty, she still acts like a kitten most of the time. She's been an indoor cat her whole life, and she could live to be at least 20. So hopefully she's got a few good years left in her. <b

Reply to screen saver in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Ah yes, webgizmos, very right you are...I'd neglected to point that out when I'd posted the links in the original thread. I have both AdAware and SpyBot installed, and I always run them after installing any so-called "freeware" like the screensavers listed at many of these sites. And I end up removing a ton of spyware and adware most of the time. So yes, definitely have some kind of spyware removal program on your computer before you try downloading anything. <img src="http://images.stardock

Reply to Forum question- *Red Text* in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

/me is having a lot of fun seeing all these people talk to themselves. /me talks to herself all the time...when she isn't talking to the cat.

Reply to screen saver in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Somebody else asked this same question a couple of days ago, and I gave him some links to try. You may wanna check them out too. https://www.wincustomize.com/msgboard.asp?BID=WC&id=260270#260457

Reply to If your blood pressure is 205/180 what should you do? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Listen to goodmorphing, he speaks the truth . Your body is adjusting to the medication, and all medications have the potential for causing side effects. Dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, and vomiting are probably the most common side effects that all medications can cause. Plus, yes, your system is going through some major adjustments and has to get itself settled down. It's going to take some time. <br

Reply to Norton or McAfee? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I tried McAfee early on, but I quickly switched to Norton and have stayed with Norton...very easy to use.

Reply to screen savers? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

okiedokie, here's some I like (I've been on a screensaver binge m'self lately ): http://www.fabuloussavers.com/ http://www.freesaver.com/latest.htm http://www.sandiegoscreensavers.com/ http://www.premium.screensaver-network.com/misc/home/USHomepage.html http://www.uselesscreations.com/ If you click on the links section of any of these sites, they'll le