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I hope it works out well for the you and the pooches; keep us posted!
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Oh, I can totally relate. I was brought close to tears more than once.Thefatkitty wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:22 am @Frankskywatcher Frank, you are the best for doing that. Embarrassing to admit, but I had watery eyes reading that and looking at the pics... You warmed my heart on a very cold night here.
I hope it works out well for the you and the pooches; keep us posted!
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This is a video from where they were before they got rescued I hope it will upload
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I can’t see it Frank. Did you use the Attachments tab below the text window?
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This is driving me crazy my friend. I know that I uploaded a video once before to the forum,it was a video of Venus but I can’t remember how I uploaded it from flicker.
I’m trying to upload this video to show you where the dogs were before we rescued them but for the life of me I can’t remember how to upload a video from flick it to this forum. Gonna keep on trying.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/197471658@N06/
Well, this link will at least take you to my photo stream and then you’ll see the video of the junkyard dogs but I know there’s a way to just copy the hyperlink and then post it, but I haven’t been able to.
I also just read your text when you said, did you use the attachment tab below the text window no I did not. I was trying to copy the hyperlink from Flickr itself.
I did not try to use the attachment tab because it’s not just an image it was a video
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Frankskywatcher wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:17 pmThis is driving me crazy my friend. I know that I uploaded a video once before to the forum,it was a video of Venus but I can’t remember how I uploaded it from flicker.
I’m trying to upload this video to show you where the dogs were before we rescued them but for the life of me I can’t remember how to upload a video from flick it to this forum. Gonna keep on trying.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/197471658@N06/
Well, this link will at least take you to my photo stream and then you’ll see the video of the junkyard dogs but I know there’s a way to just copy the hyperlink and then post it, but I haven’t been able to.
I also just read your text when you said, did you use the attachment tab below the text window no I did not. I was trying to copy the hyperlink from Flickr itself.
I did not try to use the attachment tab because it’s not just an image it was a video
I saw it Frank.
Makes me angry to see how these beautiful pups were treated.
Thank you for helping them.
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Well, this one is going to be returned, unfortunately. It is more trouble than I had anticipated for not enough benefit. If I had nothing else maybe I'd keep it but since I will be getting a cell phone anyway it tips the scale that way.
I finally got it going but it was more trouble than I expected. One main feature, SVN, was no longer supported with the current OS DSMv7 so I had to revert to DSMv6, and that was not easy at all. It took me a day to figure it out, but I learned the ropes and learned doing things from a command shell as root to fix and customize things so that's a positive. It's a bit unsettling that they made major changes while dropping support for what they apparently think are obsolete features. Anyway, it's all good for now and I should be able to set up a cloud and share pictures directly without depending on 3rd parties.SkyHiker wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:31 pm I also ordered a 4-bay Synology server with 3 4-TB hard disks. I want to set up 2 of them as RAID, and the 3rd one as backup disk, also for some of the RAID data. I may add a 4th disk later on. Should be good for setting up SVN, VPN, cloud, backup, encryption, file server, and a lot more. I used one at work and found it very convenient to configure, it worked flawlessly. I want something better than just a laptop with a backup disk.
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Well, if they're looking your way and laughing, there are a few key words in different languages you might want to know.
I am waiting for spring. And some CLEAR FREAKING SKIES again! Thank you, that is all.
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I am happy to report that I am BACK! It's a long story - but we've been without internet for almost 9 weeks. January 8th we had internet and on Monday morning the 9th no more. Our ISP's phone was disconnected, their emails bounced, and I personally went to their offices which were vacated. I then called Frontier Communication - our local phone company which had recently been advertising Fiber optic connect in 24 hours. Nope - 2 1/2 weeks. So I ordered it. The day came and no one showed up. Call the company and after switching departments 5 times we found that our account was in collections - which the collections people denied - we've been a customer for 33 years. So we had to resetup the entire procedure - 2 1/2 more weeks. And guess what? Nope - they didn't show up again. This time it was a mysterious code that nobody could figure out. Again, 5 different departments and finally one guy was able to tell me the code and what it was - mind you not what it meant. I figured it out - we have a DSL connection with a fixed IP address. Why that should inhibit a fiber optic connection is beyond me. So again - another 2 1/2 weeks. I screamed bloody murder and was connected to a customer rep who said she would move us up in priority and call me back the next day. And guess what? Yep - she didn't. I told her I'd go to another provider if I didn't hear from her. So, I call Earthlink. 3 weeks they said. And guess what? They too did not show up. But somebody did call me and say he'd show up in 15 minutes to install. Imagine my surprise when I answered the door and it was a Frontier Communication tech - with two of their trucks. Oh the irony! So last Friday night we finally got internet back, and I'm just about caught up on the backlog of emails.
I haven't even begun to scroll through the message boards here. And the weather this winter has been so BAD! the only clear nights have had howling winds... I have not taken a photo since November 20th. It's nice to be back... so cheers!
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Holy Jamoly, that's just nuts.
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~Star Dad wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:37 pm Hello everyone!!!
I am happy to report that I am BACK! It's a long story - but we've been without internet for almost 9 weeks. January 8th we had internet and on Monday morning the 9th no more. Our ISP's phone was disconnected, their emails bounced, and I personally went to their offices which were vacated. I then called Frontier Communication - our local phone company which had recently been advertising Fiber optic connect in 24 hours. Nope - 2 1/2 weeks. So I ordered it. The day came and no one showed up. Call the company and after switching departments 5 times we found that our account was in collections - which the collections people denied - we've been a customer for 33 years. So we had to resetup the entire procedure - 2 1/2 more weeks. And guess what? Nope - they didn't show up again. This time it was a mysterious code that nobody could figure out. Again, 5 different departments and finally one guy was able to tell me the code and what it was - mind you not what it meant. I figured it out - we have a DSL connection with a fixed IP address. Why that should inhibit a fiber optic connection is beyond me. So again - another 2 1/2 weeks. I screamed bloody murder and was connected to a customer rep who said she would move us up in priority and call me back the next day. And guess what? Yep - she didn't. I told her I'd go to another provider if I didn't hear from her. So, I call Earthlink. 3 weeks they said. And guess what? They too did not show up. But somebody did call me and say he'd show up in 15 minutes to install. Imagine my surprise when I answered the door and it was a Frontier Communication tech - with two of their trucks. Oh the irony! So last Friday night we finally got internet back, and I'm just about caught up on the backlog of emails.
I haven't even begun to scroll through the message boards here. And the weather this winter has been so BAD! the only clear nights have had howling winds... I have not taken a photo since November 20th. It's nice to be back... so cheers!
What a nightmare!
We had Verizon DSL, which Frontier bought when Verizon dumped wired service some years back.
No interruptions for years, then about a year ago there were several connection issues which Frontier techs were unable to completely resolve, so we upgraded to fiber optic.
No problems (yet), faster speeds, and it costs less!
Now, if I could just find a way to lower my energy bills.....
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It seemed appropriate to share this here as quite as few of our members are also
Although I can do nail designs by hand, I can also apply decals of any design imaginable.
This lady had brought her own
They are so much easier to apply than doing the design by hand.
The photo below shows the result the client wanted, and she was very happy.
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I was diagnosed with cancer (again) end of last summer and decided to go with surgery rather than radiation. Had it in mid January. Recovery is taking longer than I expected. Of course I've never been stabbed in the gut with a broadsword before. Surgeon said it went well and looks like they got it all? I have my first blood test and major follow up in early May so will find out then. Some immediate things to contend with like weakened bladder control but it is improving and other effects which will hopefully fade in the next few months and others are permanent but it is what it is. I am fortunate to live in BC which has a great support network and also covers this cancer (and 16 others) as work related injuries for firefighters as long as you have a certain length of service. So, 2 down and 15 to go but I really don't think I want to collect the whole set. One tip I have for anyone going in for surgery is to pop by the $store and pick up one of those reach extender clamp things because if you drop something on the floor the first week or three, well that is where its going to live for a while.
Astronomy wise, I have not done much observing save for going out on the deck on a rare clear night and spotting C/2022 E3 (ZTF) with my binoculars. The only new kit I have is one of the celestron table top tripods. Figured it would be easier to pack around than the full sized tripod and for using it with kids or my smaller scopes. I have also started a spreadsheet tracking the lifespans of people in astronomy and who was comtemporary with whom and who was first with what. Nothing scholarly, just what I come across on the net. Has led me down a few day long rabbit holes.
Our two dogs are doing fine. Fionn turned 16 and his eyesight and hearing are going but still ready for a walk. The recharge period is just longer now and it can be a discussion to get him out of a warm bed sometimes. Rory is doing well. Still a little skittish but we have been able to get him out on walks. He is nervouse but well behaved when we meet someone. He spent his first 4 years locked in a trailer so has come a long way from the terrified pup we got two years back. Suprising that he does not have a mean bone in his body considering what he went through.
Well I could babble more but like everyone I am just waiting for winter to realize what time of year it is and get its bags packed.
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Wow, that's beautiful Vanessa! My wife wants them!Butterfly Maiden wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:40 pm I have just done a nail art session for a very keen cat (feline) lover.
It seemed appropriate to share this here as quite as few of our members are also cat lovers, so I thought they would appreciate it
Although I can do nail designs by hand, I can also apply decals of any design imaginable.
This lady had brought her own cat designs with her that she had purchased online. She wanted a base layer of white polish (as per the photograph which she also supplied). I then used my nail lamp to thoroughly dry the polish before applying the decals which are first soaked in water. Patting them dry in place I then applied a clear varnish as an added protection for the decals.
They are so much easier to apply than doing the design by hand.
The photo below shows the result the client wanted, and she was very happy.
Cat-Kitten-nailart.jpg
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Your body will heal in its own time.
I hope the procedure was successful so follow-up steps are extremely necessary. Be positive and I hope all goes well for your future.
Dogs also are also able to bounce back from traumatic events. You have obviously given them a stable and loving home, which helps immensely with their 'recovery' process.
Take care Chich.
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Currently we are watching Vampire and Zombie movies. Last night we watched a zombie movie called "Resident Evil"
There have been a few follow-ons made so we are going to watch the next one at least. Pretty scary but we weren't hiding behind the sofa all the time
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