Got the Dell Dimension 3000 and Dell Dimension 2350 both up and running now. The 3Com 10/100 PCI NIC w/3xp (3CR990-TX-97) I had was just bad. I had tried the LPT1 to LPT1 from both computers together. Since I didn't have dial-up modems that didn't work. Tried an old Bay Networks hub but with a bad NIC it still didn't work. This BEC Technologies router with four ports is working okay. Just an extra five bucks for the extra connection. Its worth it.

It really has been nice. My friend Brad came over from my AA group. He is going to help with some of the stuff that needs fixing around here. He is small enough to go under the house to get a jack to to bring the floor back up where it was sinking in the back room. He looked over my counter tops in the kitchen and is going to help me to put a thin countertop on. He said he would work with me on the price on fixing things as I can afford it. He is on unemployment and needs the work. He was working for the fire department in Rhea Valley but they had a following out. He said he could work on the outside of the house on the back windows. He said my place was peaceful. I have computer parts all over the house from Stu giving me a bunch of computers. Now I have two Dells. It is cool to run two monitors at a time. I now got a killer graphics card and sound card, too. I am thinking of asking Brad to help me build a storage shed so I can start to clean up this house, again.

Glad it is trying to warm up a bit.

Marvin Gaye ~ Let's Get It On

Just getting my computer back up and running. Well, it is still in pieces but I am online. Guess I should mount the stuff back in.

I guess titanium sporks are a real status symbol. I feel so deprived not having one. Now I know what I want for my birthday.

I have never been invited to a BYOSP party. Do you go to them often?

Have you ever seen one of those multipurpose knives that a fork and a spoon on them? I bet they would be great for back packers.

I guess sporks are good for making watermelon balls. I thought it was interesting to read about the foons and the spoon on one side and the fork on the other side. I think they would great to bring to parties.

I guess so. I grew up without sporks.

Sporks have been mass-manufactured since at least the late 1800s. The Folgate Silver Plate Company of England manufactured one sometime between 1875 and 1900.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spork

Why would anybody need a titanium spork?

Had a nice talk with a representative of the Presbyterian church where we hold our meetings. He thinks the Girl Scouts and AA can coexist. He said he didn't see any problem with the idea of our new Tuesday night meeting. He even invited me to stay with the church's Easter night service. He said that they would even close the doors between the church meeting and said we could meet in the library of the church, tonight. Before he left he told me I was in charge of closing up the church after the AA meeting. I told him that seemed scary leaving me in charge but he thought I was okay to leave in charge. Chalk one up for the donuts.

Jesus is the answer for me, today, Michael; Not alcohol or drugs. I was raised by an alcoholic father who a veteran of the Korean war and the Vietnam war and my step dad was the same. Mom and dad divorced before I was three. Since I was like a yo yo between mom and dad and since no matter which family I lived with they always moved because of the Army I could really identify with the boll weevil. I am sure you have heard the song, "Just looking for a home."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=imYyXgAzMG8&feature=related

I think it is a spiritual song. I have a heavenly father and I have a heavenly home. I don't have to be a boll weevil any more.

Great post, Michael. I bought this huge bible at a yard sale while in Las Vegas. Wish I could show a picture of it. It has giant print and the binding is coming apart. It is almost as big as a boat anchor. Just kidding. The pastor told me it took a big man to carry it. I got where I just keep it at home now.

I enjoyed that video, Laura.

I agree, Britty.

Mark 3:9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

Luke 8:45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Matthew 18:13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

John 14:16 And will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Sometimes we have residents which we term call light happy. One aide told me this one resident thought the call light button was the remote control and I guess one thought it was the control for the electric bed. Some just touch it unknowingly in their sleep. Some are just intrigued with it and wonder what it is there for. When we sometimes get swamped we are just running chasing the call lights.

Will There Be Call Lights In Heaven?

The old nurse asked for lotion on her skin.
Shes ninety-five years old and still rolling.
Hunchbacked and crippled she still smiles.
In her room we chatted and talked for a while.

With a sparkle in her eyes she gave me a grin.
She explained how much she enjoyed being a LPN.
Said she didn't get around like she used to.
But her eyes were still charming and deep blue.

Warmed the lotion in my hands and began to apply.
She said I should charge and then I asked why.
Told me of her two sons; A doctor and a dentist.
Interesting to listen to; I felt like an apprentice.

Told me how the nursing home was a hospital, then.
And how much it had changed since way back when.
She said that she was glad that folks still care.
Wondered if there would be call lights up there.

I warmed the lotion in my hands to rub her down.
I took off her day clothes and put on her gown.
I laid her on her bed and left down the hall.
Thankful that there was always someone on call.

Good to see you back.

The cross is a wonderful thing if you see God and Jesus as the same. Instead of thou shall not it is take up your cross and follow me. God had his cross to bear. Jesus had his cross to bear. We have our cross to bear.

I will have to keep an eye out for that product. We don't have a Dollar General or a Dollar Tree.

Yeah. I was hoping to stretch this propane. Just been wearing heavy clothing.

I am glad you are, Conrad. We are starting to study the traditions at one local group that meets on Monday nights. It was interesting to read of the anarchy.