The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[seahawk7]

Considering that lions can be one of the most chill creatures of the feline group (they hardly attack.. they sleep almost all day). I wonder why they still put him as "top" in the hunting priority for pseudo "macho" hunters.

I thought the females hunted for the group and the male was around for protection.

 

[MinnieM123]

Okay, some thoughts on Windows 10 now that I've been using it a bit...

Pros:

• Desktop to tablet mode: A very smooth transition. After being used to Windows 8, it was a bit confusing, but now I see the functionality of it more.
• Speaking of the desktop, using it with a mouse and keyboard is much nicer than it used to be with 8. It feels very intuitive. Nice that apps now run within the desktop while in desktop mode.
• Cortana: I find I use her the most when I can't find my app and/or am being extremely lazy.
• Battery: Now you can see how long it will take for your battery to fully charge, how your battery is being used, and more battery information and settings.
• Mail: Much nicer. Much faster. Like it much better.
• Multiple desktops: Possibly my favorite new feature. Much more easy to stay organized while working
• Action Center: Much improved. Good place to find notifications for all the apps instead of them disappearing into cyberspace
• Microsoft is listening to us! There is an entire area for feedback. You can make suggestions, and they are publically posted. Then, people can upvote the ones they like. I haven't written any suggestions, but have done a lot of upvoting.

Cons:

• Battery life on my tablet has not been as good. Reduced memory as well.
• Why did they move the personalization settings from Control Panel to the new settings menu? Freakin'. Annoying. And more confusing than before.
• Display driver has now failed twice. Probably will have to reinstall.
• Netflix tends to freeze
• Snapping screens is terrible now. Was much better in Windows 8.
• Sorry Microsoft. After IE, I don't trust Edge. Staying stuck in my ways and using Chrome.
• Some are reporting no sound after upgrading.

So should you upgrade?
There are definitely still bugs in Windows 10, but overall, it's a solid operating system. If you have Windows 8 and hate it with a passion, go ahead and upgrade now. If you have Windows 7 or don't particularly dislike Windows 8, you might want to wait until there are a few more updates. Like I said, some are reporting no sound, and there are definitely driver issues for some (like the display driver on mine)

I used Windows 8 on my laptop after getting Windows 10. That was when I realized what an improvement Windows 10 is

Thank you for continuing to share your W. 10 experiences with us.

 

[MinnieM123]

Geez. There seems to be more outrage around here over the lion than when people get slaughtered by murderers and terrorists on a daily basis. I guess we are all just used to people getting killed that we are numb to it.

Speaking for myself here, I am far from numb to any of that.

 

[MinnieM123]

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2 days until Friendship Day.

That is so cute.

 

[MinnieM123]

The best way I can compartmentalize is there is lots to be upset about in this world of ours. None necessarily more outrageous than the other when looked at individually as they tend to be all horrific. I look at starving children and am equally sickened. I see entire families homeless here and living under a viaduct in our lovely country and it makes me sad or mentally altered people who go on rampages 'cause privacy laws keep those closest to them ignorant. It is all bad and all so out of my direct control.

Yet today I read about a young Downs Syndrome child who saved her 3 year old sister from drowning in a pool and I have faith again.
It is how I cope with our world, good and bad.

Well stated.

 

[MinnieM123]

Tonight is a blue moon so if you're gonna do anything once, do it tonight. "Once in a blue moon..."

So I went outside a while ago (prior to 4 AM), and looked up at the sky. All I see is just a regular looking white moon. I was disappointed, because I thought I'd see a little bit of blue. Dang.

 

[Figgy1]

Well, perhaps she has the same hairdo as Merida.
I know a friend who is the Mexican clone of Merida (brown, but the same height, figure and hair as her)

Just for the record currently I have a post cutting Rapunzel do. LOL But I have dark eyes

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning @MinnieM123. Is everything OK? you seem to be up a bit early

 

[Figgy1]

I don't think Merida wears quite as much animal print as Figgy

I'm going through a bright pastel phase

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I'm glad you were ok and the cookie was a good choice.

Cookies make boo-boos feel better.

 

[MinnieM123]

Good morning @MinnieM123. Is everything OK? you seem to be up a bit early

Hi Figgy. Yah, anything prior to 4:30 is a bit early for moi. Didn't sleep well last night. The good news is that I'm off from work today and Monday!

 

[Figgy1]

well, you had medical reasons I suppose.
Intolerance to lactose I presume?

Big time medical. I hit the trifecta lactose, casein and something else. I can't even drink lactaid, no worries as I never liked milk

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning @MOXOMUMD your new avatar is cute

 

[Figgy1]

I have to ask is your food bill a million dollars?

It's not good LOL I'm sorry to all the teachers here but I almost can't wait for school to go back for my food bill to go down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Figgy1]

Figgie, I wonder.. with what your boys consume.. You dont get mass discounts in Costco and similar stores?

Yesterday it wasn't just my 2 plus 1 or 2 which I seem to have all summer. It was a whole house full for my ds' big day.

 

[Figgy1]

Hi Figgy. Yah, anything prior to 4:30 is a bit early for moi. Didn't sleep well last night. The good news is that I'm off from work today and Monday!

I'm sorry to hear that, maybe take a page out of @betty rose's playbook and nap later. Enjoy the long weekend xoxo

 

[Figgy1]

My niece is 10 years old. She likes to be active and there is a great trail near the river. She wanted to walk the whole 12 miles. I talked her into a mile and a half (3 miles total).

That sounds like fun. I love walking on nice quiet trails and watching the critters

 

[Figgy1]

Dinner hour is approaching here too, but I have no idea what we are going to be having for dinner.

I just put some beans into soak. Friday is always Clean Fridge Friday here. It's the day everybody eats left overs and empties out me fridge. After yesterday I'm lucky to have some raw veggies left. First time I've had to cook on a Friday in I don't remember how long

 

[Figgy1]

So far from civivised society we don't even have a Starbucks or McDonalds !!!!!!

But you seem to have a tattoo shop

 

[Figgy1]

Try almond milk. It has a good flavor.

I like plain unsweetened coconut milk also. The thing with not milk milk is making sure to get the no sugar added types.