I really, REALLY DISlike some of this time of year

[DVS]

Eh that sucks. I would rather have no internet at all than have it limited like that. It would be like putting me on a strict diet and letting me run loose in a candy store

Do they monitor what you do with your PC overall? I would install my games. Anno series. PvZ. Dragon Age. Or do some graphics, I could play with my graphic programs forever. Or get back to my knitting (no, I am not suggesting you should do that ). On the other hand I do love reading and a good book can keep me up all night.

Even without TV I am still envious about that job you have...

Can't alter the computers because they are company computers. IT has the access limited so you can't install anything that isn't job related. You are allowed to bring your own lap top to work, if you have one and it can obviously have anything installed on it that you want. But you can't connect to their Internet. You have to have your own via satellite or whatever. That's one luxury that I don't have, at the moment. Maybe some day.

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

Man, you are so right... What will we do with the wince making horror that is the torture humanity brings this time of year to our canine and feline friends ???

(Not to hijack your original vent DVS, I just can't go there without making my cinnamon scone all soggy with tears.)

 

[StrayKat]

Can't alter the computers because they are company computers. IT has the access limited so you can't install anything that isn't job related. You are allowed to bring your own lap top to work, if you have one and it can obviously have anything installed on it that you want. But you can't connect to their Internet. You have to have your own via satellite or whatever. That's one luxury that I don't have, at the moment. Maybe some day.

So they wouldnt mind if you took your laptop at work and spend the time on it?
I know my husband has USB stick but I have no idea whats he paying for it, I think it goes under his Vodafone contract so I believe he gets a few GB pretty cheap.

When I was back home last summer I found out my Mother has gone religious and canceled all the "devil inventions" like Internet in the house. So I had to wait a month to get it back. I got the USB stick for my PC, I believe I had some 5 GB for like 20€, one time. If I took 2 years cell phone contract it would have been a lot cheaper.
I dont think I spent even half of that in all my browsing all over the net until I got proper connection.

 

[Loverskitten]

This thread has been hijacked by nonsuffering kitties
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff512/Loverskitten/c8a7811b.jpg

 

[DVS]

So they wouldnt mind if you took your laptop at work and spend the time on it?
I know my husband has USB stick but I have no idea whats he paying for it, I think it goes under his Vodafone contract so I believe he gets a few GB pretty cheap.

When I was back home last summer I found out my Mother has gone religious and canceled all the "devil inventions" like Internet in the house. So I had to wait a month to get it back. I got the USB stick for my PC, I believe I had some 5 GB for like 20€, one time. If I took 2 years cell phone contract it would have been a lot cheaper.
I dont think I spent even half of that in all my browsing all over the net until I got proper connection.

It will be a while before I can afford anything, but I've been looking.

 

[DVS]

This thread has been hijacked by nonsuffering kitties
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff512/Loverskitten/c8a7811b.jpg

Nice idea. Whoever took that picture, it had to be difficult to get, as fast as kittens move around.

 

[Jaded_One]

Ah DVS... I hear you... I once saw an ad in Time Mag. It had the ubiquitous starving child in the dirt and in the background, slightly out of focus was what appeared to be a large bird. As I looked closer, I realized the bird was a vulture.

I never felt such rage at a "charitable" organization in my entire life. To this day that picture still haunts. That gross manipulation is what burns.

I understand the need to vent... and how hard that is when well meaning people try to fix or solve or analyze.

Just think... only 4 more days till the "season of giving" is over for another year.

 

[Babyslave]

Man, you are so right... What will we do with the wince making horror that is the torture humanity brings this time of year to our canine and feline friends ???

(Not to hijack your original vent DVS, I just can't go there without making my cinnamon scone all soggy with tears.)

Not to hijack the hijack, but I must

*POUNCING on C_in_C*

Hello my wonderful, dear friend. Hugs galore. And if you could just see the smile on my face right now.

Ummm, didya save me a scone? I'll even take a broken one. Or just a little tiny piece.

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

Not to hijack the hijack, but I must

*POUNCING on C_in_C*

Hello my wonderful, dear friend. Hugs galore. And if you could just see the smile on my face right now.

Ummm, didya save me a scone? I'll even take a broken one. Or just a little tiny piece.

Hi. Hugs to you too B! And of course I have plenty to share...'tis the season!

 

[ellpee]

I have a weird overdramatic reaction to animals in pain and needing homes. I seriously cannot handle it. I bawl at the commercials, hell I can't even look at the shelter adoption websites (eg Petfinder) without crying, and I definitely cannot handle adoption days locally. You know that parody dating video where the girl wants to hug every cat, but she can't? That's me.

So I donate money. Periodically to local groups, and regularly to Best Friends in Utah. I know my contributions make a difference for animals, but I still CANNOT look at the commercials. They are designed to evoke an emotional response, but I get TOO emotional. When the Sarah McLachlan songs start playing, I am on a new channel immediately.

I tend to go a little further. we sort of "inherit" unwanted animals. You know, old horses, retired farm dogs due to get a bullet, battery hens... that sort of thing.....
Good for you Etoile, you do what you can do, that is all anyone can expect of anyone.

 

[Etoile]

I tend to go a little further. we sort of "inherit" unwanted animals. You know, old horses, retired farm dogs due to get a bullet, battery hens... that sort of thing.....
Good for you Etoile, you do what you can do, that is all anyone can expect of anyone.

I have had MANY friends try to give me unwanted cats, but I can't take them unfortunately. I have become very adept at referring people to no-kill shelters, rehabbers, etc.