“Uber Nerds”
About a week ago, I ordered another computer from Dell. It’s all set up in the study now and it gets used for educational programs for homeschooling, games, and especially for relatives that come to visit. I’ve got it on our network so it has internet access, and I installed a new video card in it.
I was about to sell the old computer to my father when an idea dawned on me. We have what I think is called a secretariat (spell check) in our dining room. It’s a little desk built into the wall, the idea being a place to sit down and pay bills, etc. Anyhooo… I set this old computer up on that desk because we never use it and it usually just ends up being just a “Catch-All” for Wendy.
After everything was up and running, I stepped back and realized it didn’t look half bad. Then another idea came to me. One of the screen-saver options on the system was a Slide Show, so I dumped about 2,000 digipix from the family photo album in there and viola! An endless plethora of full screen photos complete with nifty transitions.
Our dining room is grand central in the Shepherd household. It’s where we eat, entertain guests, etc. I’m amazed at what a hit the old computer has become. Every time a guest is over, the slideshow becomes a topic of conversation. They sit there transfixed, waiting for the next photo to appear. I’ll also awake in the morning and usually find one of the boys transfixed by it. I’m quite pleased with myself!
Another realization has hit me. We now have Six computers in our house, all set up and running. Does this qualify us as the “Uber-Nerds”?
Yes, Mike, it does.
Comment by Phyd — May 1, 2005 @ 12:03 am
6 PC’s in one home definately qualifies you for something!
:)
The slide show thing though sounds like a great idea.
Comment by Xerraire — May 1, 2005 @ 5:56 am
Oh, wait a minute… I forgot to include the two laptops we have. So eight computers. Phyllis, your computer impaired and cannot appreciate my obsession. Barb, if I remember correctly, you’ve gone through a few computers yourself & never have enough RAM.
Comment by Night Owl — May 1, 2005 @ 9:25 am
Mike, there is a reality here. Eight of anything, even hand towels, is a lot!
:)
Comment by Phyd — May 1, 2005 @ 11:53 am
Gone through, never owned them all at once!
:)
I sure have enough RAM now!
Comment by Xerraire — May 1, 2005 @ 10:22 pm
…but I’d take more
:)
Comment by Xerraire — May 1, 2005 @ 10:23 pm
I can’t remember if you had any available slots left Barb. The last I installed RAM on your computer… I know one slot was used, I filled another… but was there a third?
Comment by Night Owl — May 5, 2005 @ 7:43 pm
butofcourse
likely open for business
:)
Comment by Xerraire — May 5, 2005 @ 7:50 pm
I was just thinking about how come I’ve never been a guest in your house Mike. HAHAHAHA
Comment by John L. — May 14, 2005 @ 6:01 pm
John, I’ve told you before! That ya’ll are welcome up anytime. If you wish, we can have a family get together & throw some steaks on the BBQ.
Comment by Night Owl — May 19, 2005 @ 12:20 am
Sounds like a plan Mike, just let me know so I can take off from work.
Comment by John — June 7, 2005 @ 8:24 am