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Skriven 2014-04-28 21:12:15 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
  Kommentar till text 12672 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
Ärende: the puttering age 562
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Hi Michael,

 ML> Yeah: I'm generally behind the times myself but by that
 ML> time had a Pentium, albeit a low-budget one.
 RH> We got what we could afford at the time.

 ML> In some arenas (electronics for one) I usually got quite
 ML> a bit less than I could afford; that's not so true now
 ML> mostly because I can afford less.

We can't afford top of the line for most things either but do try to get
a good quality whenever possible.


 RH> Steve has done a lot of "horse trading"--when he works on a computer
 RH> for someone else, he asks what is to be done with extra parts (RAM,
 RH> drives, batteries, etc). If he's told that they're of no use, he will
 RH> ask if he can have them...........and then upgrade his system,
 RH> trickling down parts from his to mine, etc.

 ML> That's an okay way of getting stuff, but batteries don't
 ML> generally last all that long, and second-hand ones are to
 ML> be looked at with suspicion.

Actually, I don't know if he's gotten any batteries but does get RAM and
other stuff. He might have gotten a fairly new battery for some job but
I don't keep track of specifics.


 RH> The sweet tooth didn't help matters. At this stage, I suspect most
 RH> doctors would say I'm more "pre diabetic" since it's so well
 RH> controlled.
 ML> From another post:
 ML> Fat chance at this joint. It's not called Sugarfire for nothing, as
 ML> they apply those two ingredients to pretty much everything. The good
 ML> thing, though, is as with real Q places, all sauces are on the side.
 RH> I could probably handle it, especially if the rest of the day were on
 RH> the low carb side. Had an ice cream cone (waffle, chocolate) last
 RH> night and a reading of 90 12 hours later.

 ML> It sounds like you're more like "post-diabetic," which is a
 ML> good condition to be in just so long as you're still alive
 ML> and kicking.

Alive, kicking and able to enjoy small amounts of sweets.


 ML> Good plan. Finding one who isn't a puffed-up brat is
 ML> pretty difficult.
 RH> Just have to know where to look. Ask friends for references, make an
 RH> appointment saying you're "looking for a new doctor, here's what I
 RH> want" type and see what kind of reception you get.

 ML> Around here, it's more like, I'd like a doctor, well, okay,
 ML> here's one who has an appointment in six months, take it or
 ML> leave it.

Sounds like the VA!


 RH> Need a bomb set off in that place?

 ML> Don't tempt me.

It may be a worth while idea. (G)

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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... Mind... Mind... Let's see, I had one of those around here someplace.

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