New model Kindle 4 just arrived at my home!

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

I'm sorry that your early years were difficult, Blossom. You're a good example for others that it's never too late to learn. You do just fine!

Thanks hon. It's embarrassing to talk about but I had a few people PM me about my grammar which I don't mind so I thought I let it be known.

I can be quite chatty sometimes I think I type before I think.

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Thanks that what they said to do but hubby said no because it's not a gift and he didn't want to be dishonest. I talk them into a K4 with Zeebra's help. Now they just got to get their better half to agree to it.

won't they have to pay duty on the K4 anyway?

BOb

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

won't they have to pay duty on the K4 anyway?

BOb

Yes but not the ridiculous shipping. I mean to ship from here to them is like half of what the reader is worth. It's also a new reader with Pearl and not a gentle used Vizplex one.

Zeebra said something about reimbursement. I live in the U.S so I don't know how any of that works.

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Yes but not the ridiculous shipping. I mean to ship from here to them is like half of what the reader is worth. It's also a new reader with Pearl and not a gentle used Vizplex one.

Ah ok.

BTW: I think your grammar is perfectly fine. I always assume that spelling, grammar are usually typos or brain to finger mistakes and most of mine are. So, I pretty easily overlook it. Especially on the internet where many people that communicate in English aren't using there native language.

What I don't understand is what's up with your mail box? Do you not have access to it after a certain time?

BOb

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Ah ok.

BTW: I think your grammar is perfectly fine. I always assume that spelling, grammar are usually typos or brain to finger mistakes and most of mine are. So, I pretty easily overlook it. Especially on the internet where many people that communicate in English aren't using there native language.

Thanks I get the Brain to finger issue alot and my keyboard is due for a good cleaning. I've pretty much rubbed all the letters off and now I've noticed the keys aren't as responsive as it should be. It's probably all the crumbs down in there due to a bad habit of eating at my desk.

What I don't understand is what's up with your mail box? Do you not have access to it after a certain time?

BOb

My mailbox is at the end of the road. I live in the sticks! I have anemia and can't do too much physical stuff right now until it's more under control. So very long distance walks are out. Doc said something about the brain doesn't get enough oxygen when exerting myself and I could pass out or worse. I can do some housework and hubby gets stuck with the tougher cleaning jobs. I have a good husband he takes it all in stride.
I am doing alot better since I was diagnosed last Christmas.
So reading is very good for my health right now.

[Yomat]

Sorry Blossom if I made you feel embarrassed in any way, it really was not my intention.
I just wanted to know if now it was considered correct, because you know that languages evolve according to the way the people uses it, and it's been some years that I don't study English and I don't practice it so much.
As other used said it's never to late to learn, and as the saying goes (and I translate literally from spanish, probably not as it should be translated):
The ignorant who doesn't know and ask is ignorant for 5 minuts, the ignorant who doesn't ask is ignorant forever.

[WT Sharpe]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I know. It was just a joke.

Don't be joking about Oberon. I worship Oberon!

[aceflor]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Thanks hon. It's embarrassing to talk about but I had a few people PM me about my grammar which I don't mind so I thought I let it be known.

I can be quite chatty sometimes I think I type before I think.

Blossom, you are doing just fine, don't you worry. You are very chatty but very easy and enjoyable to read, well I am enjoying it, don't change a thing, and kudo to your willpower and apetite to learn !

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Yomat

Sorry Blossom if I made you feel embarrassed in any way, it really was not my intention.
I just wanted to know if now it was considered correct, because you know that languages evolve according to the way the people uses it, and it's been some years that I don't study English and I don't practice it so much.
As other used said it's never to late to learn, and as the saying goes (and I translate literally from spanish, probably not as it should be translated):
The ignorant who doesn't know and ask is ignorant for 5 minuts, the ignorant who doesn't ask is ignorant forever.

It's okay. I am not one to ask these questions to because I have to google for the answer. Now if you need technical help with your PC I am your gal!

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by aceflor

Blossom, you are doing just fine, don't you worry. You are very chatty but very easy and enjoyable to read, well I am enjoying it, don't change a thing, and kudo to your willpower and apetite to learn !

Thanks hon. I've just been so excited over the new Kindles. I can't seem to shut up. I plan to actually read with it today.

I don't mind being PMed if I keep misspelling words. It's how I learn to do better. Maybe it's time to get a new keyboard with letters on the keys

[Barty]

Originally Posted by jswinden

It is totally ridiculous how much cases for readers and cellular phones cost! It seems as though we pay at least $40 for a decent one. In the case (no pun intended) of readers I think it is like buying a car. The profit margin is so low on the car that they want to make up for it by selling accessories, like four tires and a steering wheel. No excuse for cellular phone cases costing that much though.

All that said, I just wish they would release cases custom made for the K4 NT. I've got a generic case but I would prefer a smaller one to take advantage of the K4 NT's small size.

Yeah, why not just buy insurance/extended protection and walk around naked. (I mean the kindle, not yourself).

[Zeebra]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Thanks that what they said to do but hubby said no because it's not a gift and he didn't want to be dishonest. I talk them into a K4 with Zeebra's help. Now they just got to get their better half to agree to it.

Here's the exact breakdown. For some reason they charge that "import fees deposit" but then later Amazon credits most of it back to me.

*Shipping & Handling: $9.98
*Total Before Tax: $118.98
*Estimated Tax Collected: $0.00
*Import Fees Deposit $14.61
*Order Total: $133.59

Originally Posted by Barty

Yeah, why not just buy insurance/extended protection and walk around naked. (I mean the kindle, not yourself).

Because I don't want to. Well, I don't want my K4 walking around naked and my neighbors don't want me walking around naked.

[RDaneel54]

Originally Posted by Yomat

The ignorant who doesn't know and ask is ignorant for 5 minuts, the ignorant who doesn't ask is ignorant forever.

Very true.

Everything we know we had to learn.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Zeebra

Here's the exact breakdown. For some reason they charge that "import fees deposit" but then later Amazon credits most of it back to me.

*Shipping & Handling: $9.98
*Total Before Tax: $118.98
*Estimated Tax Collected: $0.00
*Import Fees Deposit $14.61
*Order Total: $133.59

Okay That's not bad I mean It's like $14 here for 2 day shipping and regular shipping is around $7 but as you saw they sent it to me Smartpost which is gamble on when you get it.