Silliness So what are you doing RIGHT NOW? - Page 1435

phenomshel · 09-02-2010, 02:53 PM

Getting ready to go out to lunch with a friend and discuss ebook readers. She wants one, but has some fairly severe vision problems, so is interested in how big the fonts go, and that kind of thing.

kennyc · 09-02-2010, 03:07 PM

The Astak reader does some huge font sizes...

recluse · 09-02-2010, 03:19 PM

The Kindle 2 offers larger font sizes and, speaking as a person with some vision issues myself, I've found the black font on grey background very easy on my eyes.

recluse · 09-02-2010, 03:46 PM

Almost forgot.
I'm writing my little fingers to the bone, working on what I hope turns out to be a very popular mystery series about a forensic proctologist.
The working title is "Dirty Digits".
I also have some notes that may turn into a companion series involving a forensic gynecologist..."V.J. Poker, Forensic Ob-Gyn: Warm Hands, Cold Justice"

TC Beacham · 09-02-2010, 03:48 PM

Eating dark chocolate with almonds and sea salt - mmm!

TC Beacham · 09-02-2010, 03:49 PM

And now I'm eating dark chocolate with crystallized ginger - I have to put this stuff away!

badgoodDeb · 09-02-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TC Beacham

And now I'm eating dark chocolate with crystallized ginger - I have to put this stuff away!

Put it down right over here ..... yes, that's right .... over by me. I'll make sure you don't indulge in any more of it.

recluse · 09-02-2010, 04:15 PM

Wipe your chin, Deb.
You're drooling.

phenomshel · 09-02-2010, 04:24 PM

I got to the restaurant, placed my order, paid...and my phone rang. She canceled. So I got stuck eating lunch alone, which I hate. Not to mention that I wouldn't have spent the money for eating out.
I can't find the receipt for the work boots Chris bought this weekend that are tearing his feet up and he can't wear....$35.00 down the drain.
My Siamese decided he didn't want to stay inside anymore and so I had to chase him down and get him back inside after he took off like a rocket out the front door while I was trying to get in the same door.
I think I'm going to go back to bed, now.

kennyc · 09-02-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

I got to the restaurant, placed my order, paid...and my phone rang. She canceled. So I got stuck eating lunch alone, which I hate. Not to mention that I wouldn't have spent the money for eating out.
I can't find the receipt for the work boots Chris bought this weekend that are tearing his feet up and he can't wear....$35.00 down the drain.
My Siamese decided he didn't want to stay inside anymore and so I had to chase him down and get him back inside after he took off like a rocket out the front door while I was trying to get in the same door.
I think I'm going to go back to bed, now.

Oh No!

That cat sounds like mine who does the same thing! Sorry about your troubles....at least the hurricane hasn't hit you!

badgoodDeb · 09-02-2010, 04:47 PM

Take your reader with you, if you're going back to bed.

And no, I didn't mean "Chris" as your reader. Although that's another option.....

phenomshel · 09-02-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Oh No!

That cat sounds like mine who does the same thing! Sorry about your troubles....at least the hurricane hasn't hit you!

Good point, Kenny...

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Take your reader with you, if you're going back to bed.

And no, I didn't mean "Chris" as your reader. Although that's another option.....

LOL Deb! Well, if he wasn't at work, I'd definitely be tempted. As it is, though, I'll have to make do with an ebook, instead. (I just know someone's going to suggest the ebook version of the Kama Sutra here...)

kennyc · 09-02-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Good point, Kenny...

LOL Deb! Well, if he wasn't at work, I'd definitely be tempted. As it is, though, I'll have to make do with an ebook, instead. (I just know someone's going to suggest the ebook version of the Kama Sutra here...)

I think you just did!

recluse · 09-02-2010, 05:31 PM

Why would anyone suggest that filth to you, Shel?
Ain't no fun reading that stuff alone.

Try Wilkie Collins' "The Moonstone" or "The Woman in White"

I hope the rest of your day goes better.

phenomshel · 09-02-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I think you just did!

Yes, Kenny, it's called a preemptive strike. Around here, if you don't get the shots in first, you don't get them in at all

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by recluse

Why would anyone suggest that filth to you, Shel?
Ain't no fun reading that stuff alone.

Try Wilkie Collins' "The Moonstone" or "The Woman in White"

I hope the rest of your day goes better.

Thanks Recluse. Currently reading Madelyn Alt's "A Witch in Time".

09-02-2010, 02:53 PM	#21511
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Getting ready to go out to lunch with a friend and discuss ebook readers. She wants one, but has some fairly severe vision problems, so is interested in how big the fonts go, and that kind of thing.

09-02-2010, 03:07 PM	#21512
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,922 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	The Astak reader does some huge font sizes...

09-02-2010, 03:19 PM	#21513
recluse Banned Posts: 3,724 Karma: 535488 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the Mortuary Device: Kindle 2	The Kindle 2 offers larger font sizes and, speaking as a person with some vision issues myself, I've found the black font on grey background very easy on my eyes.

09-02-2010, 03:46 PM	#21514
recluse Banned Posts: 3,724 Karma: 535488 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the Mortuary Device: Kindle 2	Almost forgot. I'm writing my little fingers to the bone, working on what I hope turns out to be a very popular mystery series about a forensic proctologist. The working title is "Dirty Digits". I also have some notes that may turn into a companion series involving a forensic gynecologist..."V.J. Poker, Forensic Ob-Gyn: Warm Hands, Cold Justice"

09-02-2010, 03:48 PM	#21515
TC Beacham Great Beach Reads! Posts: 202 Karma: 300000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle 2	Eating dark chocolate with almonds and sea salt - mmm!

09-02-2010, 03:49 PM	#21516
TC Beacham Great Beach Reads! Posts: 202 Karma: 300000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle 2	And now I'm eating dark chocolate with crystallized ginger - I have to put this stuff away!

09-02-2010, 04:15 PM	#21518
recluse Banned Posts: 3,724 Karma: 535488 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the Mortuary Device: Kindle 2	Wipe your chin, Deb. You're drooling.

09-02-2010, 04:24 PM	#21519
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	I got to the restaurant, placed my order, paid...and my phone rang. She canceled. So I got stuck eating lunch alone, which I hate. Not to mention that I wouldn't have spent the money for eating out. I can't find the receipt for the work boots Chris bought this weekend that are tearing his feet up and he can't wear....$35.00 down the drain. My Siamese decided he didn't want to stay inside anymore and so I had to chase him down and get him back inside after he took off like a rocket out the front door while I was trying to get in the same door. I think I'm going to go back to bed, now.

09-02-2010, 04:47 PM	#21521
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,555 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Take your reader with you, if you're going back to bed. And no, I didn't mean "Chris" as your reader. Although that's another option.....

09-02-2010, 05:31 PM	#21524
recluse Banned Posts: 3,724 Karma: 535488 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the Mortuary Device: Kindle 2	Why would anyone suggest that filth to you, Shel? Ain't no fun reading that stuff alone. Try Wilkie Collins' "The Moonstone" or "The Woman in White" I hope the rest of your day goes better.