Today...what have you been up to? [4] (2 Viewers)
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Joan
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Merry Christmas to you and yours Angie, that goes for you as well Bill. :smiley:
He's terrible with all those words isn't he, half the time when I copy them into my Wordweb they can't find the word and I have to go digging elsewhere. 
At the moment my poor brain is getting scrambled trying to find myself a new laptop to buy.
He's terrible with all those words isn't he, half the time when I copy them into my Wordweb they can't find the word and I have to go digging elsewhere. At the moment my poor brain is getting scrambled trying to find myself a new laptop to buy.
Joan
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I found one I fancy but then someone on another forum was very against the maker and on another forum the same maker was not very popular with someone.
The first computer we ever had was a Hewlett Packard and we never had any problems with it, well we did but it was software related and not the actual machine at fault, we had that for a few years. It did get slower but then I'm not surprised thinking about the specs it had. The only reason we stopped using it was to upgrade to a bit better machine.
I may end up getting that one and hoping I don't have problems, not had much help from anyone with pros and cons with different makes so I'll have to rely on my own feelings.
It was the same when I got myself this laptop and I've had no problems with it but don't think I can really afford the same maker with the specs I want and I have to depend on the online reviews as I can't get out and actually see any and try them out.
OK back to trawling the Boxing Day sales.
The first computer we ever had was a Hewlett Packard and we never had any problems with it, well we did but it was software related and not the actual machine at fault, we had that for a few years. It did get slower but then I'm not surprised thinking about the specs it had. The only reason we stopped using it was to upgrade to a bit better machine.
I may end up getting that one and hoping I don't have problems, not had much help from anyone with pros and cons with different makes so I'll have to rely on my own feelings.
It was the same when I got myself this laptop and I've had no problems with it but don't think I can really afford the same maker with the specs I want and I have to depend on the online reviews as I can't get out and actually see any and try them out.
OK back to trawling the Boxing Day sales.
Joan
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A bit late but sending hugs back to you Bill.
Well I got my new laptop and it will arrive tomorrow. I ended up getting the HP ENVY x360 which is a 2 - 1 Touchscreen with a 1TB HDD and a 128GB SSD with 8GB RAM and AMD A9 Series Processor.
It comes with a stylus and Windows 10.
I'm now on the look out for an external DVD drive, any one use one they find good and can recommend ?
Well I got my new laptop and it will arrive tomorrow. I ended up getting the HP ENVY x360 which is a 2 - 1 Touchscreen with a 1TB HDD and a 128GB SSD with 8GB RAM and AMD A9 Series Processor.
It comes with a stylus and Windows 10.
I'm now on the look out for an external DVD drive, any one use one they find good and can recommend ?
Joan
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Having fun and games at the moment, got my old laptop on my knee so I can carry on with things and the new one is on the trolley going through Windows Update, it's busy with the features one 1709, downloading is at 97%.
Haven't put anything as such on it yet till I've got all the Windows updates and security set up, having to use the touchpad at present the mouse is still attached to this one. I will say the pad is very responsive though.
Haven't put anything as such on it yet till I've got all the Windows updates and security set up, having to use the touchpad at present the mouse is still attached to this one. I will say the pad is very responsive though.
Joan
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Still having fun getting this HP set up, got my MalwareBytes installed now and Foxit Reader plus Roboform.
I've made a folder on the HDD drive called programs so I can have new stuff installed there just keeping a couple of things on the SSD drive. Got Chrome working still got to get Firefox installed.
My external DVD drive came today so now just have to find a program I can use for burning and playing CDs and DVDs, I know on my other laptop I have a copy of Ashampoo burning studio.
I've made a folder on the HDD drive called programs so I can have new stuff installed there just keeping a couple of things on the SSD drive. Got Chrome working still got to get Firefox installed.
My external DVD drive came today so now just have to find a program I can use for burning and playing CDs and DVDs, I know on my other laptop I have a copy of Ashampoo burning studio.
Joan
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Well I'm sitting here with my laptop in tent position using my fingers to write this message.
I'm having so much fun learning about it, I like the way I only have to look at it when I first turn it on and I'm logged in. I've got my own set of smilies as well.
Has anyone heard anything about Bill yet ?
Oh dear my smiley's show when I'm writing the post but they don't show when I post it :anguished: had to use the inbuilt ones :anguished:
I'm having so much fun learning about it, I like the way I only have to look at it when I first turn it on and I'm logged in. I've got my own set of smilies as well.
Has anyone heard anything about Bill yet ?
Oh dear my smiley's show when I'm writing the post but they don't show when I post it :anguished: had to use the inbuilt ones :anguished:
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She didn't get the vacuum cleaner that John wanted to get her instead she got a set of forks from me! It's a bit of a running joke because Han always eats her puddings with a fork, whether it be cake biscuits etc she always opts for a fork so when I was out shopping I found some dessert forks and couldn't resist buying them. She absolutely loves them so at least Mum got one present right! 
John usually gets all the cool presents but I didn't do too bad this year, she really liked all the stuff I got her.
So here is one of my new ovens the one on the right, whoop whoop! The Bosch came the other day and I can honestly say I'm made up with it. The long cake one is still broken and either needs to be fixed or exchanged, John is still currently trying to sort that out for me. If they cannot fix it or it has to be replaced then the Island will have to be re made slightly to fit a new one as the long ovens they offer are both the same make and I have no confidence in the brand we currently have so I would have to opt for something else.
I decided to make my final cake of the year using the new Bosch one and I cannot tell you how relieved I am to just put the cake in the oven and not wonder if it's going to be burned to death! It came out looking absolutely beautiful, no stress, no fuss just fab golden sponge!
Ta dah! I have now made it into a Rudolph Cake and will be having a piece in the New Year! Speaking of which I hope you all have a wonderful evening and I shall speak to you next year! Definitely looking forward to seeing the back of this one!
John usually gets all the cool presents but I didn't do too bad this year, she really liked all the stuff I got her.
So here is one of my new ovens the one on the right, whoop whoop! The Bosch came the other day and I can honestly say I'm made up with it. The long cake one is still broken and either needs to be fixed or exchanged, John is still currently trying to sort that out for me. If they cannot fix it or it has to be replaced then the Island will have to be re made slightly to fit a new one as the long ovens they offer are both the same make and I have no confidence in the brand we currently have so I would have to opt for something else.
I decided to make my final cake of the year using the new Bosch one and I cannot tell you how relieved I am to just put the cake in the oven and not wonder if it's going to be burned to death! It came out looking absolutely beautiful, no stress, no fuss just fab golden sponge!
Ta dah! I have now made it into a Rudolph Cake and will be having a piece in the New Year! Speaking of which I hope you all have a wonderful evening and I shall speak to you next year! Definitely looking forward to seeing the back of this one!
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Joan
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Looking good Angie, glad to hear that you're finally getting your kitchen sorted out to your liking. The cake looks good as well, although I much prefer it as the Rudolph cake. :yum:
I use a fork for a lot of my puddings but mine are cake forks that were part of a cutlery set we use, oh thinking about it they might be the forks that go with the fish knives.
Still having fun sorting out my new laptop, sorting out the programs I want on it etc.
I use a fork for a lot of my puddings but mine are cake forks that were part of a cutlery set we use, oh thinking about it they might be the forks that go with the fish knives.
Still having fun sorting out my new laptop, sorting out the programs I want on it etc.
Happy New Year Guys! :dancer:
I'm happy that the kitchen is finally getting sorted and I can get back to actually baking! So fish knives for dessert forks well why not, there's no point in them going to waste if they have multiple uses! :fish: :shortcake: What about a fish cake lol!
So it's a lazy day today, got up late due to the fireworks still going off at 1:30 am and then trying to get to sleep at some un-godly hour, I'm thinking it was about 3am before I finally nodded off!
Had some bacon butties this morning then watched a little tv and now off to have a shower and then take the tree down. :clapping:
Hope you guys are having a well deserved rest and Joan you are making head way with the laptop!
I'm happy that the kitchen is finally getting sorted and I can get back to actually baking! So fish knives for dessert forks well why not, there's no point in them going to waste if they have multiple uses! :fish: :shortcake: What about a fish cake lol!
So it's a lazy day today, got up late due to the fireworks still going off at 1:30 am and then trying to get to sleep at some un-godly hour, I'm thinking it was about 3am before I finally nodded off!
Had some bacon butties this morning then watched a little tv and now off to have a shower and then take the tree down. :clapping:Hope you guys are having a well deserved rest and Joan you are making head way with the laptop!
Joan
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Another rotten day here, raining, very windy and very grey. I hate the wind.
John went out in the car today, first time in just over 4 months, he put it back on the road yesterday, he just went a couple of miles down the road to the petrol station to fill it up and got the local paper.
He's got to get used to driving again as he has a long journey to the hospital for his first check up after his pacemaker op.
When he came back he said that's what he's missed, driving, apparently the car drove like a dream, so it should after what it cost to get it through it's MOT, complete replacement brake system and not sure what else, we've not got the paper work back from the garage yet.
John went out in the car today, first time in just over 4 months, he put it back on the road yesterday, he just went a couple of miles down the road to the petrol station to fill it up and got the local paper.
He's got to get used to driving again as he has a long journey to the hospital for his first check up after his pacemaker op.
When he came back he said that's what he's missed, driving, apparently the car drove like a dream, so it should after what it cost to get it through it's MOT, complete replacement brake system and not sure what else, we've not got the paper work back from the garage yet.
Aww that's great news, I'm glad he's getting back into a routine and getting back in the driving seat quite literally. Being without a car or not being able to drive is no fun so it's good to hear that he's getting out and about and building up to his hospital visit.
Well Hans had her mates round today with her still being on school holidays. The bin decided to take a stroll on its own with the wind taking it by the hand. Had I not seen the trees swaying I would have sworn that a ghost was trying to pinch it. It was so funny to watch.
Also made some biscuits today using the replacement oven. Hmm they are delicious too. [emoji16]
Well Hans had her mates round today with her still being on school holidays. The bin decided to take a stroll on its own with the wind taking it by the hand. Had I not seen the trees swaying I would have sworn that a ghost was trying to pinch it. It was so funny to watch.
Also made some biscuits today using the replacement oven. Hmm they are delicious too. [emoji16]
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Joan
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I know what you mean about the bin going for a stroll, it's the same here but it was my outside food compost bin that tried to go, it was OK once I put some stuff in it. We've cured the other bins going walk about, we've put a house brick at the bottom and it seems to work, it just needed a bit of weight to keep it in place.
Is this the new cake oven or the other replacement oven that you used for the biscuits ?
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