Silliness So what are you doing RIGHT NOW? - Page 770

happy_terd · 02-21-2010, 12:37 AM

Just got back from taking the kids to "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief."

Cool flick

dreams · 02-21-2010, 12:47 AM

Going crazy! I changed the text size (DPI) settings and now I can't get to the bottom of the window where the buttons are to click apply to change the settings back! The whole box is larger than my laptop screen and the buttons are below my screen. I've moved the tool bar, still not there. The box is not one that can be resized so I can't make it smaller to see the buttons. I've made everything smaller that can be made smaller on that stupid window so it can be pushed as high up as I can get it. I hate Vista! If I use a second monitor the changes revert back when it is back on the laptop! I can make everything smaller but the size of the text box... grumble... I need an undo changes button!

EDIT: oops ... this may have been a rant..
Anyway, I gave up and just system restored. Only problem was that I hadn't set a restore point since 2/14 so all my file organizing was lost. My fault. But I can see my screen now, yea!!

FlorenceArt · 02-21-2010, 04:48 AM

Feeling hopeful after seeing several white spots in one of my jam jars this morning, and maybe one in the second: the tomatoes are germinating, yay!

GeoffC · 02-21-2010, 05:01 AM

tomatoes, already ! - with snow on the ground !

you're brave ....

now just wondering what i've done to my back. after an hour or so watching TV last night, with a cat on my lap, i discovered i could hardly get out of the chair and move freely. a hot compress overnight has done little, but a cold compress this morning has eased it ... feels like a bruise just over the bone on one side just below my waist. moving from/to a sitting position is painful, otherwise i can move okay.
unrelatedly my fingers are waxy white!

FlorenceArt · 02-21-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

tomatoes, already ! - with snow on the ground !

you're brave ....

If you mean that I have no idea what I'm doing, you are perfectly right of course

I have never been able to grow anything in my life, and caused the untimely demise of several otherwise healthy plants

So of course I looked for information on the Web, and several sources seem to agree that you can plant the seeds in February or March, but indoors of course. But I realized yesterday that I will probably (supposing they grow) need to put them in a bigger pot before I can put them on the balcony, and I'm not sure where in my kitchen I could put them

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

now just wondering what i've done to my back. after an hour or so watching TV last night, with a cat on my lap, i discovered i could hardly get out of the chair and move freely. a hot compress overnight has done little, but a cold compress this morning has eased it ... feels like a bruise just over the bone on one side just below my waist. moving from/to a sitting position is painful, otherwise i can move okay.
unrelatedly my fingers are waxy white!

Ouch! Hope you feel better soon.

GeoffC · 02-21-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

If you mean that I have no idea what I'm doing, you are perfectly right of course

I have never been able to grow anything in my life, and caused the untimely demise of several otherwise healthy plants

So of course I looked for information on the Web, and several sources seem to agree that you can plant the seeds in February or March, but indoors of course. But I realized yesterday that I will probably (supposing they grow) need to put them in a bigger pot before I can put them on the balcony, and I'm not sure where in my kitchen I could put them

You've certainly given yourself an early start, it's when/where you will be able to put them until the threat of any outdoor frost has gone.... Mind I need talk, I usually leave it too late and they struggle to mature before the start of autumn.

Now you've got me itching to get started !!!!!!!

Thank you ....

WT Sharpe · 02-21-2010, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dreams

Going crazy! I changed the text size (DPI) settings and now I can't get to the bottom of the window where the buttons are to click apply to change the settings back! The whole box is larger than my laptop screen and the buttons are below my screen. I've moved the tool bar, still not there. The box is not one that can be resized so I can't make it smaller to see the buttons. I've made everything smaller that can be made smaller on that stupid window so it can be pushed as high up as I can get it. I hate Vista! If I use a second monitor the changes revert back when it is back on the laptop! I can make everything smaller but the size of the text box... grumble... I need an undo changes button!

EDIT: oops ... this may have been a rant..
Anyway, I gave up and just system restored. Only problem was that I hadn't set a restore point since 2/14 so all my file organizing was lost. My fault. But I can see my screen now, yea!!

If you ever find yourself in that situation again, rather than doing a system restore, try this:

Right click on an empty space on your monitor's screen.
Select "Personalize"
Select "Display settings"
Move the Resolution Slider to maximum.

The entire box should now be visible, and you should be able to re-adjust the font size, after which you can repeat the procedure to return your monitor's resolution to the desired setting.

WT Sharpe · 02-21-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Feeling hopeful after seeing several white spots in one of my jam jars this morning, and maybe one in the second: the tomatoes are germinating, yay!

The last frost in our area will occur on March 23, assuming Mother Nature sticks to her posted schedule. Yesterday I did some more tilling and hoeing in the garden, and today I plan to hoe a bit more then cover the garden with some weed control fabric. I'll be ready for planting!

FlorenceArt, I wish you the best of luck with your tomatoes this year!

GeoffC · 02-21-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

The last frost in our area will occur on March 23, assuming Mother Nature sticks to her posted schedule. Yesterday I did some more tilling and hoeing in the garden, and today I plan to hoe a bit more then cover the garden with some weed control fabric. I'll be ready for planting!

FlorenceArt, I wish you the best of luck with your tomatoes this year!

March 23rd - by 'eck - we normally have to wait until May !!!!! with the next ones due sometime in September .....

yvanleterrible · 02-21-2010, 09:21 AM

Tomato seedlings are the first to be started in we northern clime. Indoor growth is slow, so if we seed in early april(two weeks time) flowers will only show at replanting time, early may. Growing season is short in Canada, planting indoors is the only way one can have ripe tropical fruit such as tomatos...

desertgrandma · 02-21-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

now just wondering what i've done to my back. after an hour or so watching TV last night, with a cat on my lap, i discovered i could hardly get out of the chair and move freely. a hot compress overnight has done little, but a cold compress this morning has eased it ... feels like a bruise just over the bone on one side just below my waist. moving from/to a sitting position is painful, otherwise i can move okay.
unrelatedly my fingers are waxy white!

That doesn't sound good. Any better today?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

If you ever find yourself in that situation again, rather than doing a system restore, try this:

Right click on an empty space on your monitor's screen.
Select "Personalize"
Select "Display settings"
Move the Resolution Slider to maximum.

The entire box should now be visible, and you should be able to re-adjust the font size, after which you can repeat the procedure to return your monitor's resolution to the desired setting.

I'm saving these wonderful hints in a separate folder....great idea, thanks.

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Tomato seedlings are the first to be started in we northern clime. Indoor growth is slow, so if we seed in early march(two weeks time) flowers will only show at replanting time, early may. Growing season is short in Canada, planting indoors is the only way one can have ripe tropical fruit such as tomatos...

You have a "growing season" in Canada?

WT Sharpe · 02-21-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

... I'm saving these wonderful hints in a separate folder....great idea, thanks. ...

You're welcome!

yvanleterrible · 02-21-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

You have a "growing season" in Canada?

Yeah, we laugh about it too!

Corn doesn't even grow to maturity up from Quebec city (200 miles up from where I am), or just barely! Can you imagine that?

desertgrandma · 02-21-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Yeah, we laugh about it too!

Corn doesn't even grow to maturity up from Quebec city (200 miles up from where I am), or just barely! Can you imagine that?

No. But I would do well there. I understand the bears need an extra layer of fat to survive the winter........I should be fine.

pholy · 02-21-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Feeling hopeful after seeing several white spots in one of my jam jars this morning, and maybe one in the second: the tomatoes are germinating, yay!

You are fortunate indeed! Usually when I find white spots in my jam jars, it's mold!

02-21-2010, 12:47 AM	#11537
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Going crazy! I changed the text size (DPI) settings and now I can't get to the bottom of the window where the buttons are to click apply to change the settings back! The whole box is larger than my laptop screen and the buttons are below my screen. I've moved the tool bar, still not there. The box is not one that can be resized so I can't make it smaller to see the buttons. I've made everything smaller that can be made smaller on that stupid window so it can be pushed as high up as I can get it. I hate Vista! If I use a second monitor the changes revert back when it is back on the laptop! I can make everything smaller but the size of the text box... grumble... I need an undo changes button! EDIT: oops ... this may have been a rant.. Anyway, I gave up and just system restored. Only problem was that I hadn't set a restore point since 2/14 so all my file organizing was lost. My fault. But I can see my screen now, yea!! Last edited by dreams; 02-21-2010 at 02:12 AM. Reason: EDIT

02-21-2010, 09:21 AM	#11545
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Tomato seedlings are the first to be started in we northern clime. Indoor growth is slow, so if we seed in early april(two weeks time) flowers will only show at replanting time, early may. Growing season is short in Canada, planting indoors is the only way one can have ripe tropical fruit such as tomatos... Last edited by yvanleterrible; 02-21-2010 at 11:07 AM. Reason: error

02-21-2010, 12:37 AM	#11536
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	Just got back from taking the kids to "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief." Cool flick

02-21-2010, 04:48 AM	#11538
FlorenceArt High Priestess Posts: 5,761 Karma: 5042529 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreuil sous bois, France Device: iPad Pro 9.7, iPhone 6 Plus	Feeling hopeful after seeing several white spots in one of my jam jars this morning, and maybe one in the second: the tomatoes are germinating, yay!

02-21-2010, 05:01 AM	#11539
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	tomatoes, already ! - with snow on the ground ! you're brave .... now just wondering what i've done to my back. after an hour or so watching TV last night, with a cat on my lap, i discovered i could hardly get out of the chair and move freely. a hot compress overnight has done little, but a cold compress this morning has eased it ... feels like a bruise just over the bone on one side just below my waist. moving from/to a sitting position is painful, otherwise i can move okay. unrelatedly my fingers are waxy white!