RogerDuke Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Posted November 20, 2013 I am hopefully getting my computer fixed this weekend so hopefully I'll be back online soon. Quote
RogerDuke Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Posted November 25, 2013 Well, it seems to be working again. Here's what happened. About a month ago we were having all kinds of trouble and had been having problems for a long time. My son-in-law then just gutted everything out (redneck term) and started from scratch. It worked fine for a month. Then we made the mistake of downloading something from a site that we thought was safe and a whole bunch of junk came along with it and the computer was worse than ever. We finallly saw my son-in-law again today and he gutted it again and we're fine again. Unfortunately we've been on a trip and I have to work overtime the next two days so it's going to be awhile before I get caught up with everything here. It's nice to be back though. I missed everybody. Quote
RogerDuke Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Posted November 27, 2013 Still not working. I just wrote up a longer explanation but got kicked off when I hit send so I'm going to make this brief and say I'll be back as soon as I can. I'm not at home now and it will be awhile before I can get to another computer (like this one) but hopefully I'll be back soon. Quote
Meadowmufn Posted November 27, 2013 Report Posted November 27, 2013 It might not be your computer this time, Rog. HazzardNet had some issues between 7:30 and 8:00 this morning, so if you tried posting then, that might've been the problem. Quote
RogerDuke Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Posted December 9, 2013 My computer at home is definitely ruined so I'm not sure how long it will be before we get a new one or IF we get a new one. My wife has a smart phone and all I really use the computer for is HazzardNet (and a little fantasy sports) so I'm not sure if we're ever going to get it fixed or replaced. I'll keep you updated. Quote
Roth Potter Posted December 9, 2013 Report Posted December 9, 2013 Roger, can't you learn to use your wife's Smartphone? Your wife is really modern, I don't even have a smartphone. Quote
RogerDuke Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Posted December 10, 2013 I've been using her smart phone for fantasy sports (by the way I got beat by Garrett in football last week). It's very frustrating to use. I can't stand it. But if I get desperate I might try to see how hard it is to use with the HazzardNet. This old dog fights it when he has to learn new tricks. Quote
Roth Potter Posted December 10, 2013 Report Posted December 10, 2013 Great to hear from you again Roger! Quote
RogerDuke Posted December 18, 2013 Author Report Posted December 18, 2013 My daughter and son-in-law will be home for Christmas so he's going to check out our broken computer. Quote
RogerDuke Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Posted December 30, 2013 My son-in-law took the computer. It's still up in the air but it doesn't look good. Quote
RogerDuke Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Posted January 14, 2014 Since my wife has a smart phone we've decided to not replace the computer at home since our luck with them is pretty bad. This means that I won't be logging in as much as I have in the past.I actually like not having a computer at home because I get so many other things accomplished that I care about when it's not around to distract me. In fact, the only thing I miss about it is the HazzardNet.I'm like Phil Robertson on Duck Dynasty, I've never even owned a cell phone and have no intention to ever have one. I seem to be walking backwards when it comes to this technological revolution that's unfolding. You might even say that I'm revolting against the revolution. I just feel more free when I'm not connected. It's sad to see today's young people becoming willing slaves to the latest shiny technological marvel. They seem to hold them in higher regards than their human friends. Quote
Roth Potter Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 I think you are just not used to computers. Anyway, I don't feel the need for a mobile phone either. The only reason I have it is otherwise I cant send texts which is what I need from time to time for work. Quote
Meadowmufn Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 Since my wife has a smart phone we've decided to not replace the computer at home since our luck with them is pretty bad. This means that I won't be logging in as much as I have in the past.I actually like not having a computer at home because I get so many other things accomplished that I care about when it's not around to distract me. In fact, the only thing I miss about it is the HazzardNet.I'm like Phil Robertson on Duck Dynasty, I've never even owned a cell phone and have no intention to ever have one. I seem to be walking backwards when it comes to this technological revolution that's unfolding. You might even say that I'm revolting against the revolution. I just feel more free when I'm not connected. It's sad to see today's young people becoming willing slaves to the latest shiny technological marvel. They seem to hold them in higher regards than their human friends.I have multiple computers, a tablet, a smartphone, but that's because technology is how I make my living. That said, on my train ride to and from work every day, I look out the windows, spend time thinking, or reading a book while everyone else is glued to their devices. I'm attached to a computer all day, so it's nice to have some breaks away from technology. Quote
HossC Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 It's sad to see today's young people becoming willing slaves to the latest shiny technological marvel. They seem to hold them in higher regards than their human friends.I have no idea what you mean, Roger .BTW. One of the comments suggested that the girl in the middle had a flat battery . Quote
RogerDuke Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Posted January 22, 2014 That's funny Hoss. I suppose the picture was taken with a cell phone. Quote
Meadowmufn Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 I should take a picture sometime of the folks on the train on my way to and from work. It's very similar to the picture Hoss posted. LOL. Quote
RogerDuke Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Posted January 27, 2014 McDonald's has a new commercial out saying "I used to be like that". It pokes fun at the folks addicted to their devices....so addicted in fact that they can't enjoy their meal. Of course McDonald's also provides WiFi. Quote
HossC Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 I guess you're talking about this commercial, Roger. I haven't seen it here, but we don't get coffee for $1!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZvAJDJ4hBA Quote
RogerDuke Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Posted May 1, 2014 Well, it's been awhile since we got rid of the computer. With one exception (missing the HNET) it's been awesome not having one at home. I really love this place and miss it a lot. Whenever I do have access to a computer I don't have much time to get on here because of other responsibilities but the HazzardNet and the folks here are always in my thoughts. Quote
Skipper Duke Posted February 10, 2021 Report Posted February 10, 2021 On 7/10/2013 at 6:33 PM, RogerDuke said: Thanks Hoss. My life isn't the same without HazzardNet so it works both ways. Folks like you are why I feel that way. Cousin Roger Duke ... What about me Cousin Skipper Duke ? RogerDuke 1 Quote
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