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Reply to Dharma's recommended reading list.... in Misc JoeUser Forums

I suppose it depends what you want Dharma. I mostly read for fun, so nothing too heavy, but read a lot and enjoy it. If you are in the mood for some good, creepy fun I would recommend "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux. It was really suspensful. I enjoyed it quite a bit. If you don't mind some self-indulgent epic fantasy check out the trilogy "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn" by Tad Williams. A wonderful read, I just finished re-readin

Reply to Different house, different child, same wonderful feelings in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

What a fun read. Thanks for sharing that with us Jill. Best of luck in your future plans. There just isn't anything in the world like the sound of children playing.

Reply to Photos from NYC & CT in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

Fun photos! New York is one of those places I would like to visit sometime.

Reply to Portions of PATRIOT Act ruled unconstitutional in Politics JoeUser Forums

Good news. Thanks for passing this along. It will be interesting to see how this pans out from here.

Reply to Photos from NYC & CT in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

Sorry Ramona, I am only getting red X's as well.

Reply to We're having a boy! in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Are you going to get him circumcised? That's a pretty...ummm...disturbing thing to look at while it's healing, just so you know. It's an even more disturbing thing to do the circumcision! Trust me. Before I had to help do them I would probably have just said yes without thinking it through. Now, I'm

Reply to We're having a boy! in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Too many people to thank individually, but I really do mean it when I say thanks to everyone who passed their well-wishes along. It means a lot. I have been freaking my wife out, explaining to her some of the crazy things to expect from boys. But I also reminded her that boys have rules. We don't need to talk about them, we just have them. And if you can figure out the rules boys make a lot more sense than girls. At least from my experien

Reply to Another negative test... in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

I am truly sorry to hear that Janders. My wife and I know too well the pain of the negative test, especially when you really, really think it is the right time. I certainly hope you get a positive one soon. Best wishes.

Reply to 200 in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Congrats on getting to 200. Looking at my 84 blogs, I have to say, 200 is quite an achievement. I have enjoyed reading your stuff, even if it is "slap-dash". Interestingly, for me, those days when I have a lot of time to sit in front of the computer, read articles and think about what I am going to write, I tend to be less than productive. Odd. I suppose I just work better under a bit of pressure. I look forward to reading what a day like today w

Reply to Argh! Don't SAY that! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Ah, great read. While I am quite positive I have used improper grammar more than I would like to admit, I don't think I have fallen into one of those specific pitfalls. Good heads up. I look forward to more citahellion.

Reply to New web site downloading software available in Windows Software JoeUser Forums

Hmm, interesting. May be worth checking out. Thanks for the heads up.

Reply to Fried worms from Thailand in Misc JoeUser Forums

Worms, yum. I have a story about worms. . .but I digress. I haven't ever had worms, though I don't think I would be opposed to trying them. I tried all sorts of crazy stuff when I was in Guatemala, and actually became quite fond of fried ants. Yummy. I mean, you only have so many chances to try that stuff, right? Go for it I say! Reminds me of that childhood classic "H

Reply to Life with Patrick in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Someone needs to open a store for fathers that carries this kind of stuff called "No Assemble Required Ever Baby and Kid Stuff". It will be a great hit, I'm sure of it. I love putting things together. When we buy something that requires assembly it is like freaking Christmas for me. I bust out the too

Reply to We're having a boy! in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Tex and Ravenblack - Thanks so much for your kind words. I really do appreciate them. Angloesque - I would love to hear what you have to say. I remember pretty well just how, um, interesting I was as a boy growing up. But my wife, well, I am going to buy her "The Big Book of Boy Stuff" to help prepare her a bit.

Reply to We're having a boy! in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

I'm getting out the knitting needles and blue yarn and I'll start working tomorrow! Thanks so much Dharma! That is very kind of you. chiprj - Thanks. We are pretty excited. Okay, so we are really excited! Trina p - Yeah, the girls know. Jessica is elated. She is such a good big si

Reply to Icon X - A User's View in Icons JoeUser Forums

It would be real nice if these issues could be addressed. I agree. And to be honest that was one of my motivations in writing this article. That perhaps these problems that prevent Icon X from being the absolute show-stopping software that it should be will be noticed and addressed at some futu

We're having a boy! in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

It's true! My wife and I can hardly believe it, but it is true. I saw it with my own (somewhat trained) eyes! A twig and berries to be sure. We had ourselves convinced we were having another little girl. The last thing I wanted to feel was disappointment, so I thoroughly convinced myself that another little girl would be the best thing in the world. But

Reply to I am a housewife. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Dharma, way to go. My wife is the same (though she does do some work outside the home to help keep student loans down), and I tell you, for those moms who do it right, it is without a doubt the most demanding job on the planet. CEO's and Chairmen of Boards ain't got nothing on a good mom/wife.

Reply to Make the dreams stop! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Angloesque - I gave you two. Both for making me laugh in a thread where I was whining. Wins points from me!

Reply to Make the dreams stop! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Good suggestions all. I really do appreciate them. Dharma - So sorry to hear you have had such dealings with insomnia. It is just no fun. I can't imagine dealing with this for more than a couple days. I took a Tylenol PM last night but to be honest, I can't tell if it helped or not. I still feel wrung out. MJ - Yeah, there has been stress. Things at work/school have been in a bit of upheaval, trying to get projects done and su

Reply to Make the dreams stop! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Have you tried a damp cloth at all? I haven't. That is a good idea. Thanks Dusk411.

Reply to Make the dreams stop! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Aha, thanks for making me laugh Angloesque. That qoute is (roughly) from one of my all time favorite games. I don't think I have the quote verbatim, but close. Bonus points to the person who knows the game. (that means I will give you an insightful even if all you post is the title of the game) Hint - Don't be thinking too recent here.

Reply to screensavers in OS Customization JoeUser Forums

Nope.

Make the dreams stop! in Misc JoeUser Forums

I am fed up with it. Every morning I awake feeling worse than I did the night before when I reclined and rested my head upon my blessed pillow. The dreams won't leave me alone. I can't call them nightmares. I don't awaken full of fear, dread, or even unease. But I awaken. Multiple times. I toss and turn. I probably even make noise. My wife i

Reply to Adventures in OS customization in Beginners JoeUser Forums

Thanks so much for stopping by Kenobi! You know, I often go through stages where I am changing my desktop every couple of days. Now that I have ODNT and OD+ I leave things alone for a little longer simply because there is too much to change every day. Cursor, icon package, Windowblinds skin, wallpaper, OD+ background and some icons, and what Desktop X objects/widgets I am using.