Mac-Forums' Bar & Grill II

[iWhat]

so, probably for the last month, maybe more now, i've probably only stopped in a couple times.

a couple of you have contacted me via facebook or messages here, just to check on me. i just want to let anyone who was concerned at all know i'm fine. kind of busy at home, and i'm not online much. most of my off time when i'm not watching the kids is spent gaming.

at work it's just getting harder to spend time here since the red and white doesn't blend in very well...

my only recent news, is that after about 32-33 years of regular to heavy use, i've given up caffeine. last sunday was my last day with any caffeine. the withdrawl has been nuts. still suffering a bit even after a week.

It will be over soon. I don't know, I drank pop forever growing up, but I quit drinking it, switching to water right away. But for some reason, I didn't feel any sort of withdrawal like every said I was going to have.

My wife is going to KILL me. Right after I finally paid off the credit card, slickdeals.net had to come along with this. $188 after coupon:

Dell S2409W 24-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

You should be ashamed... on the other hand, $188 for that is tempting.

[cwa107]

You should be ashamed... on the other hand, $188 for that is tempting.

Well, to avoid getting yelled at, I emailed her at work. Her response was not what I would call pleasant, but at least she's prepped and I won't get the brunt of her initial reaction personally

I just couldn't pass it up. Apparently I had good timing too - about 2 hours after I ordered, Dell pulled the coupon code. So, now it's $209 from Dell Small Business. I got it for $188, free shipping, $11 PA Sales tax, put it at $199 out the door. Not bad for a 24" monitor! This will replace my 17" standard ratio, analog-SVGA only, AOC LCD.

I can't wait as this will be used mostly for gaming - it should be a lot more immersive. I was pretty satisfied with the 17", but after playing CoD4 at a computer store on a 22", I was really lusting after a 20"+ monitor. I think this one should suit my needs.

[cwa107]

Just a head's up that this month's MOTM poll has been posted in Community Polls. Click on the link in my signature to cast your ballot.

[Netty4mac]

Hey friends! Just checking in to say Hello! I miss you all. I just haven't had much time to get on here.

I hope everyone is doing well. I see a lot of new faces.

Hey, I'm on Twitter now, so add me twitter.com/ms_annette =)

[t8rhill]

Can anyone tell me what it means that my screen on iBook G4 has gone black with the words "Darwin/BSD (605-1-3.local) (console) and Login:"

[cuhnool]

Oh man... been a while...

See what school does? =P

recently bought a white HTC G1.

Its pretty AWESOME. Like an iPhone, just without the Apple.

[Derek McNelly]

[Derek McNelly]

Apple keeps insisting on sending me to the Apple Store to have them look at my MacBook. I wish they could just tell me what's wrong.

[vansmith]

What might your problem be? I'm sure some people here would be willing to help .

[Derek McNelly]

What might your problem be? I'm sure some people here would be willing to help .

The upper lefthand corner of my MacBook (by the magsafe plug), is making this weird buzzing noise. When I plug it in, the noise gets louder and sounds like a worn out bearing spinning.

[vansmith]

Sounds like a PSU issue. Is it only when you are connected to AC power?

[baggss]

Was it in your truck when it got banged up Derek?

[Derek McNelly]

Was it in your truck when it got banged up Derek?

No, it was at home.

And I hope it's not a PSU issue. That would put me on my 4th adapter.

[eric]

so, i just dropped nearly 1800 bucks on my 98 Forester yesterday.

needed a clutch. it's always grabbed high, i think the lady who had it before me wasn't very good to it.
had a torn cv joint boot, though no labor for that since the front transaxle was torn apart for the clutch.
they also found a weird access panel on the black behind the clutch that was leaking. for some reason Subaru thought that it was a good idea to bolt a plastic door right to the block, sealed only with sealent, no gasket. the new part is metal, and thankfully cost about a third of the next part...

had a "clock spring" in the steering wheel that had gone. took out my horn, airbag and cruise control for the last year or so. not having a horn was really annoying, but i had no idea about the cruise until they told me about it. that stupid spring cost $299 by itself, never mind the labor associated with working near a live airbag.

had 'em do oil and lube too, but that was a relative drop in the bucket.

runs like a champ now though. of course i still want to put new front struts in. it's a bit soft. it'll have to wait now, however.

[Derek McNelly]

never mind the labor associated with working near a live airbag.

Well, now I want to know!