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Post by uneekrose » Wed May 07, 2008 7:56 pm

Robyn do you know anything about external hard drives? I was looking at them today in Best Buy and they have these portable ones on sale. I thought maybe my husband would like one for his birthday. heck I'd like one also.

Anyway Western Digital is cheaper than SimpleTech but I read on PC World that SimpleTech is better.

I want to back up things from my PC and one of those would be better than me sitting here copying to about 10 or more CDR's. Ever since I had to do that restore my computer sucks. Some of my programs still don't work. I spent the last 2 days trying to get all the software loaded for our printer, it installs the drivers but not the programs I need. It's frustrating.
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Post by Gen » Wed May 07, 2008 8:44 pm

rescuefire wrote:Is everyone gonna give descriptions of their hobbies? Cuz if they are I can't on one of mine...not here at least :oops:
:lol: Robyn, somethings are best described as ETC! :lol: :lol:
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Post by rescuefire » Wed May 07, 2008 9:02 pm

You could probably install an extra HD right into your computer that you don't put an Operating System on. In other words just get a bare drive like the external ones and use it as a big giant folder for all yer stuff.

I think you can get internal ones fairly cheap nowadays. I'd go with Western Digital for anything. I have installed loads of their HD's and haven't had a problem yet. I actually used one of those for my Tivo when it went caflooie too.

I'm a huge fan of Western Digital. Not a big fan of external Hard drives though BUT it may work for you. If you get an internal one like I said they are very easy to install and I could help ya over the phone or something.
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Post by Dizzy1 » Wed May 07, 2008 9:02 pm

Gen, I know ETL means Entirely Too Loud, so what would ETC mean?
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Monica, I have an External Hard Drive and it's easy to set up (I did it myself) and it's portable. If you want to know anything about those.
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Post by rescuefire » Wed May 07, 2008 9:05 pm

Oh my you are very blond aren't you?

I like Wonderland, Puzzle games, Hockey etc.
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Post by Marinus » Wed May 07, 2008 9:20 pm

Entirely Too Crazy is also an option 8)
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Post by Lutz » Wed May 07, 2008 9:28 pm

rescuefire wrote:I still wanna know if #8 is the prize :twisted:
What do you wanna do with him when you win?
Or is this another thing you can't talk about here? :mrgreen:
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Post by Dizzy1 » Wed May 07, 2008 9:30 pm

Well phooooooooooooooey!! I thought etcetera (etc.) had to have a period after it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know very few things!! But one thing I do know, is etc., :lol:
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Post by rescuefire » Thu May 08, 2008 1:48 am

Lutz wrote:What do you wanna do with him when you win?
Or is this another thing you can't talk about here? :mrgreen:
That would be exactly right Sir :wink:
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Post by Dizzy1 » Thu May 08, 2008 6:29 pm

My guesses were sent to your PM box Monica. :D

This was a tough one!
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Post by uneekrose » Thu May 08, 2008 7:59 pm

This contest is sure moving along slow. Everyone must be busy. If ya'all need some more hints...just ask, I'm sure we can squeeze a hint out of somebody, anybody, where is everyone.........were all lost.
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Post by Duiveltje » Fri May 09, 2008 1:10 pm

It is such lovely weather overhere and the rest of the time I am very busy. :oops:

But my votes are in now :lol:
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Post by Lillie » Fri May 09, 2008 6:00 pm

Sorry guys - been MIA! :roll: Promise to send in my guessssssssses tonight! :P
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Post by popo » Fri May 09, 2008 7:21 pm

Mine will be with you shortly, just got two left to figure out. It's a toss up which is which, hoping for spiritual enlightenment. :lol:




Ok, it should be in your inbox now. :D
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Post by Lillie » Fri May 09, 2008 8:39 pm

I just sent mine to Monica-ca-ca! Should I send them to you Cathy Stinker? :roll: :D :P

Thanks girlies for the fun comp and for organising this - can't wait to hear the results :D
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Post by rescuefire » Fri May 09, 2008 8:47 pm

Who are we still waitin' for?
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Post by Lutz » Fri May 09, 2008 8:51 pm

Sent mine in 8)
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Post by uneekrose » Fri May 09, 2008 9:56 pm

Alright don't get your knickers in a twist, or is it your panties in a wad. :lol:

I'm waiting on peeqman and Liz. Everyone else is in.

Lillie aced it, she got them all right, she even got the hobbies correct.
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Post by kiki » Fri May 09, 2008 10:22 pm

:D :D :D Lilz won again, I'm not surprised as she is a smarty pants. LOL! :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
way to go Lilz! :D :D :D
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Post by jcvalcar2 » Fri May 09, 2008 10:23 pm

uneekrose wrote:Lillie aced it, she got them all right, she even got the hobbies correct.
Did she peek? :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

btw - Don't send them to me Lil, I'll wait for the results like a "good" little girl Image
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Post by kiki » Fri May 09, 2008 10:24 pm

:D :D :D A big thanks to Cathy and Monica. :D :D :D
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Post by Lillie » Fri May 09, 2008 10:31 pm

Don't think I am a smartypants - just a bananapants :mrgreen: I so very nearly got two wrong - then I found a little hint and changed them at the last minute! Mrs Stinker, as much as we have chatted and emailed each other - you have NEVER mentioned that little pastime of yours! Now you know why I call you a Stinker! :twisted:

Ace fun girlies - thanks so much for organising it and thanks to Bobsy Bobbin for her help with the website 8)

Lizzie has still to go - she is a REAL smartypants and will probably get them all too! 8)

Now - what's my prize???? ImageImageImage
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Post by Marinus » Fri May 09, 2008 10:36 pm

Lillie wrote:Now - what's my prize????
You've won! A free walking tour to Rome (Dutch expression) :lol:
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Post by jcvalcar2 » Fri May 09, 2008 10:39 pm

who me :shock: I couldn't post what you already knew :wink: :lol: :lol:

Now hang on a minute Lillie, congrats on getting them all right but...... we are still waiting on Liz. She could be dead on too and then you would have to share!!!!

"Lizzy, Lizzy, Image no pressure but you need to beat the banananana lady!! :lol: :lol:
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Post by rescuefire » Fri May 09, 2008 10:40 pm

YAYAYAYA Sassypants!!!

This was a really good one girlies. You did a super job coordinating everything. Thanks so much! I really appreciate being able to guess once in awhile. Great fun!

Sass if you win #8 will ya share? :twisted:

Hey does this mean Lillie picks the next contest?
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Post by Lillie » Fri May 09, 2008 10:42 pm

I have only just been to Rome - not with Mr & Mrs Bobster I might add - but with Mr Bananapants Image for our anniversary! :lol: :lol: :lol:

How about somewhere else? A free trip to the Seychelles - now ya talking! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by Lillie » Fri May 09, 2008 10:48 pm

rescuefire wrote:Sass if you win #8 will ya share?
Of course - only if I can have the top half for kissy poo pooz! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Mrs Stinker - I won't tell them about your other hobbies then like mowing the lawn in the nude :lol: :lol: :lol:

OH DANGY - do I have to pick the next comp!!!!! :twisted:

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Post by jcvalcar2 » Fri May 09, 2008 10:51 pm

You promised you wouldn't tell Image :lol: :lol:
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Post by Lillie » Fri May 09, 2008 11:00 pm

jcvalcar2 wrote:You promised you wouldn't tell Image :lol: :lol:
You had better be very, very nice to me then - or I'll tell about the others! :twisted: Ya see my avatar - that is me awaiting for you to call me a BANANAHEAD again - just try it my pretty - I'll get you and your little dawg! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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