Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Yep... got to get the slug family in gear. I want to go to a touring exhibit at our downtown art museum - it's a collection of Italian Renaissance paintings from Glasgow, Scotland. OKC is one of six North American museums participating. My kids are moaning and groaning about going, but I might drag them to it anyway. We don't do enough of this kind of thing, and dang it, I want to see it.

Sounds interesting, Lisa. I'm bad about that sort of thing too. We have amazing museums here and admittedly, I've only visited a couple of them.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Following up on Art's comment: My daughter used to actually turn her back inside the salons when I dragged her to the museums. Just to p#ss me off, knowing full well how important this is to me. Now as a big girl she is truly an art lover, and cherishes that part of what I am. It's a family tradition...I got it from my dad.

It sounds like a spectacular show, Lisa. You could be devilish and go twice, once just for you. I can't get enough of that stuff and know quite a lot about it...let me now wax boring again...

Just got back a bit ago. Phoebe and June did like it pretty well. Phoebe got to see paintings of the archangels Gabriel and Michael, the characters of whom are portrayed in the TV show "Supernatural" that she's currently gaga for. It was pretty impressive to see the actual work of Botticelli before my very eyes, but I got in trouble for standing too close - I didn't know I wasn't supposed to, and I was fascinated by the brush strokes!

Explored the rest of the museum and saw a fantastic exhibit of glass artist Dale Chihuly's works. That was my favorite thing...

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Sounds interesting, Lisa. I'm bad about that sort of thing too. We have amazing museums here and admittedly, I've only visited a couple of them.

I think museums serve to remind us to slow down and take things in... hard to do with a young family. Might be why we were about the only people there with kids in tow.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I think museums serve to remind us to slow down and take things in... hard to do with a young family. Might be why we were about the only people there with kids in tow.

Definitely more of a passive activity....I think it's great that you took the girls

[dbelle7]

Happy Sunday Coffee Shoppers :-)
1. LOVE my MacBook Pro. No disc drive in them anymore but I have an external one if I ever need it.
2. Lisa, I wish I had know about that exhibit! We were in the big city for the weekend. :-)
3. Visited the AD while we were in town and I have a new watch.
4. Maui Jim's are great!
Hope you guys are having a good weekend!!

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by dbelle7

Happy Sunday Coffee Shoppers :-)
1. LOVE my MacBook Pro. No disc drive in them anymore but I have an external one if I ever need it.
2. Lisa, I wish I had know about that exhibit! We were in the big city for the weekend. :-)
3. Visited the AD while we were in town and I have a new watch.
4. Maui Jim's are great!
Hope you guys are having a good weekend!!

And.....

[FeelingTheBlues]

What watch is it Dawna? Do tell!

Have a good Sunday guys!

[The Joker]

Hi y'all

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Anyone here have a MacBook? Ive almost convinced myself to buy one. I don't think Mac has as many issues with pop ups or ads that Windows has. Anyone know?

If I get a new comp, now is the time to do it while the back to school sales are on. Not that Mac is discounted that well, but hey $100 off helps with the tax. If just a teeny bit. :-(

Hi Judy, have an air 11" and love it. The 15" looks like a cinema to me. Remember you can zoom in or change display resolution to bigger.

Doubt I'll ever go back to windows now. Yep no viruses, browsing the internet is so intuitive with the touchpad. Much better than an ipad. Had my macbook for about 2 years now and is still running top notch. Dropped it many times. Feel SSD is a must, quicker and more robust.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Just got back a bit ago. Phoebe and June did like it pretty well. Phoebe got to see paintings of the archangels Gabriel and Michael, the characters of whom are portrayed in the TV show "Supernatural" that she's currently gaga for. It was pretty impressive to see the actual work of Botticelli before my very eyes, but I got in trouble for standing too close - I didn't know I wasn't supposed to, and I was fascinated by the brush strokes!

Explored the rest of the museum and saw a fantastic exhibit of glass artist Dale Chihuly's works. That was my favorite thing...

Love renaissance art and period. Florence is my fav city.

[The Joker]

Just come back from the west of Ireland, me and my dad took a big van to go and pick up some of their furniture. Gruelling journey, and loading up, not really a break/holiday.

[Art 1]

Cool pic.

[The Joker]

And guess who put a huge dent in the hire van(brand new Merc) After about 16 hours on the road, and in pitch black, pulling the van round the back of the house(from the right) it's a tight corner. I'm watching the brick wall of the house on my right, and a small garden wall on front left. And then the house roof corner overhang puts about a 3-4ft dent into the top side. How was I supposed to know to watch the roof. If the van had been a few inches shorter or the roof few inches higher it wouldn't of happened.

[vitalsignsrn]

Lisa, glad the Museum expedition worked out for all of you. :-) Sounds pretty exclusive if only 6 museums were able to host it in NA. Sweet you got to go. And the girls too.. Just remind them with pictures and they wont forget.

Dawna... you just so casually slipped that in there you got a new watch! Which one??? Thanks for the summary post. Very concise.

Wes..you have an 11"?! Is way too small, even if I can blow up the font size. If I want to watch a movie or a tv show I watch it on the 47" tv. This is a home based desktop replacement so primarily will stay at home. I heard about the virus protection on them. Is a plus.

Karis, Im really having a hard time with my eyes. Im not sure if its computer strain or if I have cataracts or something. I need to make an appt. to go get them checked. I just saw the doc a year ago but I know something has changed. If I could find the Mac in a 17" I would be tempted. LOL But 15 is a great size overall I think. Pricey as he** but the right size for me.

Wes, sorry to hear about the dent. I guess they might be used to that if its a rental vehicle. Gorgeous scenery. Where is the house?

My Maui Jims are called Punchbowl. I don't have a pic of me in them. LOL

[vitalsignsrn]

Wes.. that's a nice pic of the watch against the water background. Super.

[The Joker]

Dad bought a house near Shannon about 25years ago.

My mum is Irish. Their plan was to retire there, but after spending 2 years there they wanted to return and move back here. They still have the house empty, Ireland's housing market has gone through the floor.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Just come back from the west of Ireland, me and my dad took a big van to go and pick up some of their furniture. Gruelling journey, and loading up, not really a break/holiday.

Tudor looks fantastic on you, Wes

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Great photo, I love the Pelagos

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by dbelle7

Happy Sunday Coffee Shoppers :-)
1. LOVE my MacBook Pro. No disc drive in them anymore but I have an external one if I ever need it.
2. Lisa, I wish I had know about that exhibit! We were in the big city for the weekend. :-)
3. Visited the AD while we were in town and I have a new watch.
4. Maui Jim's are great!
Hope you guys are having a good weekend!!

Ummmm, Dawna, you got a new watch?!?! Do tell!

Ooooh, love Maui Jim's as well

[kcmo]

Judy, you're looking at a Pro, not Air, right?

[SearChart]

So yesterday I got 6 requests for a stupid game on Facebook so I deleted my account, the spam and 'share everything that makes no sense whatsoever' just makes me angry.

Glad I deleted it.

[vitalsignsrn]

Karis,,yep..looking at pro. :-)

Bas Im not on Facebook. Mainly I have to admit because Im a bit dumb with social media. I don't do Twitter either. Have I missed FB? No. Does it irriate the people on FB that Im not on it, yes. LOL I don't need to know whats going on with everyone 24-7. Those Im close to update me with email as I do with them. :-)

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Karis,,yep..looking at pro. :-)

Bas Im not on Facebook. Mainly I have to admit because Im a bit dumb with social media. I don't do Twitter either. Have I missed FB? No. Does it irriate the people on FB that Im not on it, yes. LOL I don't need to know whats going on with everyone 24-7. Those Im close to update me with email as I do with them. :-)

I wouldn't know how to do any of that if it hit me on the head, it's amazing that I can do what I do do on the computer.

[vitalsignsrn]

LOL Art..you aren't a dinosaur.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Art 1

Cool pic.

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Wes.. that's a nice pic of the watch against the water background. Super.

Originally Posted by kcmo

Tudor looks fantastic on you, Wes

Originally Posted by SearChart

Great photo, I love the Pelagos

Thanks guys, thought if we hit an iceberg and go down, this is the watch for the job.

[vitalsignsrn]

I was telling my brother that I was seriously considering the Mac and he said "its overkill for you and what you do on the computer". He didn't say it in a nasty way but I was still like..give me back your watches. And Im leaving the Rolex to your son. He's right, I wouldn't use it for what its made for. But I want it for its resolution and extra magnification properties. I told him, if I buy a computer for $800 & I cant see it, isn't it $800 too expensive? I might as well keep the one I have and put a big magnifier sheet on it.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

I was telling my brother that I was seriously considering the Mac and he said "its overkill for you and what you do on the computer". He didn't say it in a nasty way but I was still like..give me back your watches. And Im leaving the Rolex to your son. He's right, I wouldn't use it for what its made for. But I want it for its resolution and extra magnification properties. I told him, if I buy a computer for $800 & I cant see it, isn't it $800 too expensive? I might as well keep the one I have and put a big magnifier sheet on it.

In a way he's right, but on the other hand it's a decent investment, probably a machine you would have for 5 years plus.

Apple is expensive but has the latest up-to date tech. If you spec up an equivalent windows laptop it will cost roughly the same. So in a few years it will still be up for the job. And it's made of aluminium, and the OS is better.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

LOL Art..you aren't a dinosaur.

Close. A cave man.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Karis,,yep..looking at pro. :-)

Bas Im not on Facebook. Mainly I have to admit because Im a bit dumb with social media. I don't do Twitter either. Have I missed FB? No. Does it irriate the people on FB that Im not on it, yes. LOL I don't need to know whats going on with everyone 24-7. Those Im close to update me with email as I do with them. :-)

I'm probably going to get some hate from people because I removed Facebook, some of my friends can't live 5 minutes without it...

Quite some classmates asked me if I had twitter or this app called 'whatsapp' so they could keep in touch with me and I always tell them that I see them 8 hours a day five days a week and they can just text message me if there is something important, I just don't want to chat with them all day long, and they tell me I'm from the stone age.

I couldn't care less about most things posted on Facebook or Twitter, and I can't imagine how people are on this for hours and hours per day.
I use my mobile phone twice a day, to check TRF and my e-mail, that explains why my battery lasts for a week

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Karis,,yep..looking at pro. :-)

Bas Im not on Facebook. Mainly I have to admit because Im a bit dumb with social media. I don't do Twitter either. Have I missed FB? No. Does it irriate the people on FB that Im not on it, yes. LOL I don't need to know whats going on with everyone 24-7. Those Im close to update me with email as I do with them. :-)

I'm probably going to get some hate from people because I removed Facebook, some of my friends can't live 5 minutes without it...

Quite some classmates asked me if I had twitter or this app called 'whatsapp' so they could keep in touch with me and I always tell them that I see them 8 hours a day five days a week and they can just text message me if there is something important, I just don't want to chat with them all day long, and they tell me I'm from the stone age.

I couldn't care less about most things posted on Facebook or Twitter, and I can't imagine how people are on this for hours and hours per day.
I use my mobile phone twice a day, to check TRF and my e-mail, that explains why my battery lasts for a week

[FeelingTheBlues]

I think Bas is just mad because he has a hard time pulling off a good duck face while taking a picture of his reflexion in his bathroom mirror with his iPhone...