[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Siduhe
Whilst sincerely hoping that this thread is TFIC [Tongue firmly in Cheek], have you been following the rash of technology ruined my relationship stories starting with Firefox (summarised by the Register 'here' (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/03/30/ethereal_relationship_break-up/)) ? --

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread jonheal
Has anyone else been seeing weird messages scrolling across their SB displays? Mine's been scrolling Get rid of her ... NOW! And then the second she walks in the room, it switches to showing the Date and Time. It's really weird... -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day!

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread snarlydwarf
jonheal Wrote: Has anyone else been seeing weird messages scrolling across their SB displays? Hrrm, sounds like you need a faster connection. Those messages are supposed to be displayed for only a 1/60th of a second. -- snarlydwarf

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Siduhe
Although, as one of the few [?] girls that seems to hang out here, I do find some of the pat her on the head, it's technology type posts that (occasionally) come up here as fundamentally depressing. [Not referring to Skunk's post here - but the Kia for the wife post a couple below is a good

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Skunk
Siduhe Wrote: Hardly a card-carrying feminist, but IMHO *people* are either into technology or not, geeky or not, prone to pulling stuff apart or not. It's just that us girls know better than to impugn our husbands' prowess with a screwdriver on a public message board...[TIFC for the

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Fifer
Siduhe Wrote: It's just that us girls know better than to impugn our husbands' prowess with a screwdriver on a public message board. Yes, it's always much more subtle to just imply things ... ;) -- Fifer Fifer's

Re: [slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Jim Dibb
The link as formatted seems to have an extra ) in it (at least in the gmail email client).On 3/30/06, Siduhe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Whilst sincerely hoping that this thread is TFIC [Tongue firmly in Cheek], have you been following the rash of technology ruined myrelationship stories starting

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread snarlydwarf
Skunk Wrote: For example, reference the success of the sitcom 'Home Improvement'. It's funny to lampoon those addicted to the screwdriver. Notice however, the show never once lampooned the wifes inability to fix anything mechanical. Her job was to fix the family. I would have preferred

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Skunk
jimdibb Wrote: The link as formatted seems to have an extra ) in it Be a man and delete the extra ) -- Skunk Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Jim Dibb
On 3/30/06, Skunk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: jimdibb Wrote: The link as formatted seems to have an extra ) in it Be a man and delete the extra )I can't. I replaced the delete key on my keyboard with one that enters Shut the F*** up ___ Discuss mailing

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Skunk
jimdibb Wrote: I can't. I replaced the delete key on my keyboard with one that enters Shut the F*** up This aggression will not stand, man. [the Dude] -- Skunk Skunk's Profile:

Re: [slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Jim Dibb
:)On 3/30/06, Skunk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: jimdibb Wrote: I can't.I replaced the delete key on my keyboard with one that enters Shut the F*** upThis aggression will not stand, man. [the Dude]--Skunk ___ Discuss mailing list

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Skunk
jimdibb Wrote: :) Glad you caught it ;-) [if anyone didn't see fifth pic down: http://www.lebowskifest.com/achievers_page.asp ] -- Skunk Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread ezkcdude
Nice thread, Skunk! So, when are we going to see a 12-step program for this problem, you know, SqueezeBox Owners Anonymous (SBOA)? -- ezkcdude SB3-Derek Shek TDA1543/CS8412 NOS DAC-MIT Terminator 2 interconnects-Endler Audio 24-step Attenuators (RCA-direct)-Parasound Halo A23 125W/ch

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Skunk
ezkcdude Wrote: So, when are we going to see a 12-step program for this problem, you know, SqueezeBox Owners Anonymous (SBOA)? Step One: 'have the power save set to two hours on server so I[t] wont play all day'. Thanks bernt. -- Skunk

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Siduhe
jimdibb Wrote: The link as formatted seems to have an extra ) in it (at least in the gmail email client). See ! Women and technology don't mix...;-) -- Siduhe Siduhe's Profile:

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-30 Thread Skunk
ezkcdude Wrote: I thought Step One is admit you have a problem. Hi, my name is Skunk, and damn, I just can't quit you SqueezeBox! Good observation (not from experience I hope) Step 1: Admit your guilt. Step 2: Put a timer on the Slimserver. Step 3: Keep post count under 3/day. (I'm hovering

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-29 Thread Skunk
chrisla Wrote: I think for most, my lovely wife and I included slim/squeezebox brings you closer together as your life is filled with music. It's something to talk about, and meant to be uplifting. I believe that would be the case if the three of us (SB included) all lived in the same

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-29 Thread Jon
Skunk Wrote: In a recent argument I blurted out to her 'I'd be just as happy alone', while thinking in my head 'I'd be happy if it were just me and SB'. To quote an old Queen song, Told my girl I just had to forget her, Rather buy me a new carburettor, So she made tracks sayin' this is the

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-29 Thread snarlydwarf
Skunk Wrote: I can beat this addiction, I know it. No, don't do that. Abuse is illegal. Just dump her. Or am I misreading what the bad addiction is? -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile:

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-29 Thread seanadams
Haha my gf and I split up for the exact same reason all you want is to play with the damned box! Oh wait... this may have been a gross misunderstanding on my part. :) -- seanadams seanadams's Profile:

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-29 Thread Skunk
snarlydwarf Wrote: No, don't do that. Abuse is illegal. Just dump her. Or am I misreading what the bad addiction is? No I think you read correctly. So beating her is out. I will take Chrisla's advice- and get her some help. -- Skunk

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-29 Thread bernt
Got the same problem, almost. No problem with my family but with my work. Hanging around here and on last.fm the half day instead of working and listening to Softsqueeze all day long. I use to have the power save set to two hours on my server so I wont play with it all day but to day I turned

[slim] Re: Squeezebox too costly

2006-03-29 Thread Fifer
seanadams Wrote: Haha my gf and I split up for the exact same reason all you want is to play with the damned box! Oh wait... this may have been a gross misunderstanding on my part. :) ... but not on hers. ;) -- Fifer