Re: [lace-chat] laptop uses, inventories
Hi Alice and everyone > anyone keep their bobbin or book inventory on their > computer? I've been using a notebook that is easy to > carry to lace days and conferences. I prefer the pencil and paper method - but if I would be doing inventory, I would use my main computer with its better keyboard for doing a lot of typing, first, and transfer the file to the laptop for reference. The laptop keyboard is nice, but it isn't designed for doing a lot of typing. One thing I noticed right away from the new laptop, it was as good as, if not better than, my desktop computer, has more memory and operates faster. And such a lot smaller ;) Amazing, really. -- bye for now Bev in Sooke, BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins www.woodhavenbobbins.com To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Difficults days over the pond
Tamara, My sympathies - it isn't any better here - we have the Chimp-in-Chief's Poodle running our show. It does seem at times that all the things my parents/grandparents/ and even further back fought and campaigned for, the right to trial by jury of one's peers, the right not to be tortured, the right to free speech, etc, are being eroded. Anyway you usually make us laugh with your jokes,( and laughter is the best medicine) so I hope that at least one of these genuine label instructions on consumer goods will raise a chuckle. In Honour of Stupid People On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) -- "Do not turn upside down." (well...duh, a bit late, huh!) On Sainsbury's peanuts -- "Warning: contains nuts." (talk about a news flash) On Boot's Children Cough Medicine -- "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication." (We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5 year-olds with head-colds off those bulldozers.) On Marks &Spencer Bread Pudding -- "Product will be hot after heating." (...and you thought...) On a Sears hairdryer -- Do not use while sleeping. (That's the only time I have to work on my hair.) On a bag of Fritos -- You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (the shoplifter special?) On a bar of Dial soap -- "Directions: Use like regular soap." (and that would be???) On some Swanson frozen dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost." (but, it's just a suggestion.) On packaging for a Rowenta iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body." (but wouldn't this save me time?) On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness." (..I'm taking this because???) On most brands of Christmas lights -- "For indoor or outdoor use only." (as opposed to what?) On a Japanese food processor -- "Not to be used for the other use." (now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.) On an American Airlines packet of nuts -- "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: say what?) On a child's Superman costume -- "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." (I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.) On a Swedish chainsaw -- "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals." (Oh my God..was there a lot of this happening somewhere?) Rosemary ***Blessed are the cracked: for it is they who let in the light* To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] laptop uses, expanded
I don't have a bobbin inventory, but I do have a book inventory, in a Mac database built in HyperCard. You could use Access, or Excel. The database makes it a bit easier to select by the contents of various fields, and you can do pretty entry screens. My address book for Christmas cards is in a Mac database called FileMaker. We've got over 3,500 books, so the odds of buying the same one twice are pretty high if we don't check. When I'm going to an academic or lace conference, I print off a list of relevant books I already own. > > From: Alice Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/10/05 Thu AM 04:43:44 EDT > To: lace-chat@arachne.com > Subject: [lace-chat] laptop uses, expanded > > Hi again. I'm getting some interesting ideas. > Thanks, everyone. > > However, no one has mentioned inventories. Does > anyone keep their bobbin or book inventory on their > computer? I've been using a notebook that is easy to > carry to lace days and conferences. > > I need to make bobbin and thread inventories. I'm > guessing that the spreadsheet would be a good place > for that. It would be a good chore to get me used to > using the spreadsheet. > > I'm still open to ideas. > Alice in Oregon > > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > This message sent via RCNet webmail To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Laptop uses
Hello Malvary Hope your shoulder continues to improve. You should be able to plug a separate keyboard into a laptop - but that of course adds to the total weight and makes the whole thing less portable. I've done a quick Google and the only thing I came up with is a replacement split keyboard for Mac laptops: http://www.fingerworks.com/MacNTouch_product.html Brenda On 5 Oct 2006, at 14:13, Malvary J Cole wrote: I've thought about getting a modern laptop (I have a very old one with virtually no memory, it just about runs windows and Wordperfect 5.1 and no colour screen). I use it to take minutes at meetings and for that service it is fine. I haven't been looking recently for a laptop, but would need one with a divided keyboard and have never seen one. Don't know if they even exist. Struggling at the moment to type using both hands (with a broken left arm which is improving a bit) I did a big number on my right wrist 5 years ago and now can't rotate my right wrist much to the outside so need the angled keyboard to be able to type for any length of time. Does anyone know if a laptop exists with a divided keyboard? Malvary in Ottawa (the National Capital), Canada To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brenda http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Laptop uses
I've thought about getting a modern laptop (I have a very old one with virtually no memory, it just about runs windows and Wordperfect 5.1 and no colour screen). I use it to take minutes at meetings and for that service it is fine. I haven't been looking recently for a laptop, but would need one with a divided keyboard and have never seen one. Don't know if they even exist. Struggling at the moment to type using both hands (with a broken left arm which is improving a bit) I did a big number on my right wrist 5 years ago and now can't rotate my right wrist much to the outside so need the angled keyboard to be able to type for any length of time. Does anyone know if a laptop exists with a divided keyboard? Malvary in Ottawa (the National Capital), Canada To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] laptop uses, expanded
Hi again. I'm getting some interesting ideas. Thanks, everyone. However, no one has mentioned inventories. Does anyone keep their bobbin or book inventory on their computer? I've been using a notebook that is easy to carry to lace days and conferences. I need to make bobbin and thread inventories. I'm guessing that the spreadsheet would be a good place for that. It would be a good chore to get me used to using the spreadsheet. I'm still open to ideas. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Laptop uses
I ditched my desktop computer and got a laptop with more capabilities than the desktop ever had. It takes up a lot less room. DH also has a laptop and we have wireless broadband connection, so we can both go on line at the same time, and we don't have wires trailing round the place. We both have wieless built in to the laptop. At home, I've got a USB hub attached so I can plug in all the extra hardware I want - printer/scanner, camera/card reader, graphics tablet, machine embroidery card reader/writer, memory stick to transfer data files to my friend's computer, and the receiver for a wireless mouse (mine didn't come with a wireless mouse, but DH's did). When I take it out, I just unplug the hub. We both have Sony, but DH's is a heavy one with a wide screen. Mine is much lighter, so I can carry it easily. It's also the only one where I could open the lid easily - it's magnetic and just lifts rather than having a catch where you have to slide it and lift. Still secure. I take it with me to lace classes to work on Lace 2000 if my hands are playing up and I can't lace, or for advice on the way my design is developing. If you have lacemaking DVDs, you could also view those on a laptop, and use it for slideshows. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
