|
-->
Unhappiness
I am unhappy in so many areas in my life right now. I hope that everyone's right and it's just because it's been a really shitty February, but things have got to start getting better soon. I can't take this much longer.
.: 42 words at 06:11 PM in Fish Tales :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (17)
:.
Show comments here »
I know so many people who've just gone through so much shit this month. :( On the bright side, February is OVER after today, so maybe March will get us all over the hump.
I'll send some good vibes over your way, just in case. ;)
Posted by skits at February 28, 2003 06:26 PM
Wow...a lot of people have had a horrible month (mine wasn't terrific, either). Let's all hope that March is the complete opposite of February.
Posted by Alison at February 28, 2003 07:28 PM
Oh dear... I hate to hear friends having unhappy spells -- I'll sure be sending happy thoughts your way for March!! :) {{{Kymberlie}}}
Posted by kristine at February 28, 2003 07:46 PM
kymberlie, just blame it on february. I really hope that whatever is bothering you and making you troubled, passes quickly for you.
Posted by kat at February 28, 2003 07:57 PM
Sending you some good vibes and hugs . Here's to hoping that march is a much happier month!
Posted by munin at February 28, 2003 08:38 PM
I think I am one of 10 people in the world that actually had a good February. I'm thinking of you, and feel free to call me any time you want to talk! :) Plus I need to see you next week and give you money for DVDs!
Posted by Christine at February 28, 2003 09:00 PM
Kymberlie---I hear ya! The best part of February was my daughters birthday. On the work front, it has been awful!
I hope your March is great!!!
Posted by Kim at February 28, 2003 10:21 PM
A lot of people are ready to kiss this awful, dreadful month behind... Thinking of you, and hoping March will be much brighter!
Posted by robyn at February 28, 2003 10:44 PM
Hugs Kymberlie! I hope March brings a lot better days for you! :)
Posted by Crystal at February 28, 2003 11:07 PM
Kymberlie gets a *hug* from New York City.
Posted by Rickey at March 1, 2003 02:23 AM
feb is just a funky month for most.
Posted by mayamaya at March 1, 2003 06:07 AM
Welcome to March!! It gets better from here.
Posted by Solonor at March 1, 2003 10:08 AM
It's March 1st! Yay! *poof* February is gone... And I hope your bad days are over. *muwah* 
Posted by bumblebootie at March 1, 2003 03:48 PM
Febuary was a very bad month. Here is to hoping March is much better. Hugs to you!
Posted by ginadapooh at March 1, 2003 05:55 PM
February sucked ass, it was an awful month for me too. It's now March...things have GOT to get better!
Posted by Shanni at March 1, 2003 08:21 PM
My Feb sucked too.
Posted by Jessica Parker at March 2, 2003 01:50 AM
That dreaded month has ended, at last.
What are your plans from this March?
And I agree, one more day of this F. month, I would have gone crazy.
Posted by Camilo at March 3, 2003 10:14 AM
« Hide comments
Operation TROOPtrax
Michelle has come up with a great idea: Operation TROOPtrax.
The idea is to collect money and send CDs, comic books, and magazines to the men and women serving overseas. It's a great idea and one that I think our military would really appreciate.
Even if you don't support the war, you should support the troops, so go give a few dollars.
.: 63 words at 12:44 PM in Participation :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (0)
:.
Show comments here »
Refund City
Woo hoo! I just checked my bank account and my tax refund hit. Yeah! Today's payday too. Wish I didn't have to pay bills and could have a shopping spree!
.: 30 words at 12:10 AM in Fish Tales :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
WOOHOO!! Bills suck, don't they?? UGH! My refund check is half gone already! :(
Posted by Crystal at February 28, 2003 10:08 AM
« Hide comments
Survivor Losers
I'm watching tonight's TiVo and I must say these men are completely pathetic. They're in the middle of the Amazon, trying to win a game, and all they can talk about are how hot the chicks are. Have these guys ever gotten laid? Jeez. Grow up!
.: 46 words at 10:16 PM in Media Consumption :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
Just think if the girls really went topless as one pointed out, they would really cream them..*lol* nice to see the girls are finally getting it together though. 
Posted by DianeG at February 27, 2003 11:29 PM
« Hide comments
Better Day
Today was a better day than I thought it would be. We launched one site without any major hitches, launched a bunch of functionality for another site, and the site we launched yesterday required a lot of changes (mostly text and some stuff that was questionable as to scope) that we've almost completed and should have done tomorrow.
I've been feeling very bleak about where we are project-wise, but with these launches and the new intern (who's working for free! Poor lad!), I think we may be better off than I thought. Of course, every time I think that it tends to be wrong, but I'll be optimistic and say it's true this time. 
At least it's almost Friday. This week has seemed endless and I swear this morning I thought it was Tuesday. *shudder* That would have been really bad.
If I could get rid of this headache that I've had all day, things would definitely be better. Go away, headache! Shoo!
.: 163 words at 08:37 PM in Fish Tales :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
Damn, I knew I should have left you my bottle of Excedrin!
Posted by Christine at February 28, 2003 09:02 PM
« Hide comments
Reasons For Love #20
Every Wednesday those who are involved in a relationship with somebody share a few (simple but significant) reasons for their love. Please keep in mind that this does not have to be a romantic relationship. It can be about a parent, a sibling, a friend, a co-worker, your kid, your dog, whatever.
Stop in here to join the notify list, see who else has left their reasons, and to be added to the blogroll. Also, feel free to save the button below to your server and link it to http://www.neuroticfishbowl.com/reasons.html
I love Erika because...
- She's addicted to blogs just like me
- She has the most delicious design skills and I am always in awe of her and wish I could design as well
- I love reading her blog and a bad day at work can always be made better by a post from her
- She's an amazing woman who does such wonderful, import work with kids, something that leaves me in awe of her
- She's just so snazzy!
.: 242 words at 10:24 PM in Reasons For Love :: Link :: Pings
(1)
:: All the Voices Say... (2)
:.
Show comments here »
Awwww! That's so sweet!!!! Thank you.
Posted by erika at February 26, 2003 10:30 PM
Mine are up!
Posted by Jennifer at February 27, 2003 10:56 AM
« Hide comments
Attention Heather
Heather, I was working on your skins when your site went down. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I can't get your FTP to connect, your MT login to come up, or your blog to load. I don't think it had anything to do with me, but I'll keep trying to get in. I will be online for a while, so try reaching me at kymberlie_mcguire@hotmail.com on MSN.
.: 71 words at 07:52 PM in Fish Tales :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
Heh. You didn't break it. All seems fine this morning...
Posted by heather at February 27, 2003 09:13 AM
« Hide comments
Just an FYI...
I added a little countdown counter to the sidebar to show you how many days left until my rapidly approaching birthday. I know; I'm shameless. ;-)
.: 26 words at 04:07 PM in Geeky Things :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (5)
:.
Show comments here »
another pisces, how cool. mine is this saturday. i'm gonna be 33. *gasp*
Posted by kat at February 26, 2003 05:55 PM
check it out, its getting really close!! Woo! :D
Posted by kristine at February 26, 2003 09:17 PM
ok, I am blind! Kymberlie, where exactly is this countdown?
Posted by munin at February 27, 2003 08:46 PM
ah there it is!
It seems tha zone alarm didn't want to let it through. Silly firewall!
[makes mental note, 19 days...]
Posted by munin at February 27, 2003 09:02 PM
What's a "coutdown"? *giggle* Bad grammar will get you nowhere! (Ah, how I miss those days...)
Posted by Christine at February 28, 2003 09:04 PM
« Hide comments
Thought For the Day
If today gets any better, by noon I should be rolling in glass!
(Quote courtesy of Will & Grace)
.: 20 words at 11:22 AM in Fish Tales :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (2)
:.
Show comments here »
Oh I used to love Will and Grace....hang in there :o)
Posted by martie at February 26, 2003 12:49 PM
Oh you poor girl! Hope things'll get better soon!
While I'm here, I've got a little question (yes, I'm shameless, I know! :) for you:
I'd like to upgrade to MT 2.6, too. Downloaded all the files. Only prob is - how do I know where they all should go? (It's probably a fairly stupid question...but then again, I'm fairly new to MT... :)
Posted by Meike at February 26, 2003 03:01 PM
« Hide comments
What a Day
As you may or may not know, I work at a web development company as a project manager. I've got three sites that are supposed to launch tomorrow. Oy.
I'm also exhausted due to a large thunderstorm we had last night. Around 4:30 there was thunder and lightning the likes of which I've rarely seen. I was reminded of Poltergeist when the little boy was counting how far the storm was before he got attacked by the tree.
I'm still at work, but ready to go home and relax, maybe take a hot bath. Aunt Flo's getting ready to visit, so needless to say, I'm feeling kind of crappy. Calgon, take me away!
.: 113 words at 07:16 PM in Fish Tales :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (5)
:.
Show comments here »
girl I just said that to myself not even 5 minutes ago
it's been one of those days.....
Posted by gnome-girl at February 25, 2003 07:53 PM
every time there is a thunderstorm, i think about the poltergeist tree... scares the hell out of me.
Posted by erin at February 25, 2003 09:08 PM
We launch stuff every 3rd Thursday. Whee! I feel for ya! Hope you get to wind down.
Posted by Lisa, Gal of Unix at February 25, 2003 09:42 PM
I hope your launches go good today, and that it isn't too stressful!!! {{hugs}}
Posted by kristine at February 26, 2003 09:52 AM
I hope you had a good night of relaxing :)
Posted by martie at February 26, 2003 12:34 PM
« Hide comments
Participation Positives
It's Monday, so time to start the week out right with Jess's Participation Positives!
- Bella came and got in the chair with me for a hug (she puts her paws around your neck and kneads. It's so cute!)
- I've been StairMastering like crazy at very high levels and I'm proud of myself
- I finally got smilies in my comments and it was super easy to do
- My wireless mouse and keyboard that I won was finally delivered last week
- My mom's going to record Ringu and Battle Royale to DVD for me so I can finally watch them
- I can't wait to participate and get my CDs in Alison’s First Ever Supa-Cool Fitness/Diet Blogger Workout CD Swap
- I cleared almost everything off of the TiVo (a silly thing for a positive, but we had like 80 hours of stuff on there)
- I dinged another level in EverQuest
- I love and am loved
.: 153 words at 10:14 PM in Participation :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (2)
:.
Show comments here »
he he he....my cat, Pixie will give kisses. She gets her wet nose and nudges my mouth. All you have to do is say.."Pixie, kiss kiss?" Cats are cute!
Posted by Rilana at February 24, 2003 10:42 PM
Couldn't resist trying out a new smilie.
This is so awesome. You have a great place here. Off to snoop around some more.
Posted by meg at February 24, 2003 11:01 PM
« Hide comments
Animal Smilies
Someone who's site I visited recently had some really cute animal smilies and I commented that I would love to come borrow them if I ever got smilies up. Now I've got smilies up and I have no idea who's site I was on. They had penguins and snails. Anyone know?
.: 51 words at 07:26 PM in I'm Looking For.... :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
Smilies - The Easy Way
Thanks to the easiest script ever, I installed smilies in my comments in under five minutes. No writing long code to get the images to come up. No long line of messy images all across the bottom - they come up in a neat little palette!
I've got a few tweaks I want to make and some other smilies to add, but if you want to put smilies on your own blog, go learn how here.
Update: I've now added Bran's extra special, super cool smilies.
.: 87 words at 06:11 PM in Geeky Things :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (3)
:.
Show comments here »
 can I be the first to say woo-hoo! I think that code is really neat one, too bad I am not using PHP. woo-hoo for smilies.
Posted by DianeG at February 24, 2003 06:30 PM
Let me be the first to leave you some icon-lovin'  Hope you are having a beautiful day, sweety!
Posted by kristine at February 24, 2003 06:40 PM
well, woohoo!  (that's me>--)
Posted by bran muffin at February 24, 2003 07:47 PM
« Hide comments
Workout CD
This is late considering sign-ups end tomorrow, but if you want some good music to workout to, go join Alison's First Ever Supa-Cool Fitness/Diet Blogger Workout CD Swap.
Basically, you make four copies of a mix CD, keep one for yourself, and send out the others to other bloggers. Sounds like a great way to get some good music to me!
.: 62 words at 05:59 PM in Participation :: Link :: Pings
(1)
:: All the Voices Say... (0)
:.
Show comments here »
DVD in The Gold Box
I was checking out my Amazon.com Gold Box Offers today when I was presented with a DVD that I feel is essential to any collection - Trading Places.
How can you not love this movie? It was about $15 so I jumped at the chance to add it to my DVD collection.
.: 54 words at 04:59 PM in The Gold Box :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
ooh, good one. i'm building my eighties dvd collection too. just got say anything, and have my eye on three amigos... the classics are the best!
Posted by suzie at February 24, 2003 01:30 PM
« Hide comments
Frailty
As some of you may have noticed, I have a DVD collection of well over a hundred movies. What you probably don't know is that after I buy most of them, I don't even watch them. Strange, huh?
Anyway, Steven fell asleep on the couch last night so I popped in one of the movies that I have really wanted to watch - Frailty, a movie about a father who sees demons and teaches his kids how to destroy them. One of the kids sees his dad commiting murder and one sees him dispatching demons which leads to a struggle of what is truly reality.
All in all, I quite liked it. The ending was not impossible to guess, but I thought it was done very well and I really liked the idea behind it. The two kids who played Fenton and Adam were great. Rarely does a movie like this get kids this good. Bill Paxton directed it (it was shot in just 37 days) and I thought he did a good job since he has directed a film in almost twenty years. I would have liked it a little more suspenseful, but I still recommend it.
Anyone else seen it? What did you think?
.: 208 words at 04:51 PM in Media Consumption :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
I saw Frailty and really liked it. Definitely different, dark and moody - but I like 'em like that lol
Posted by deb at February 24, 2003 03:41 PM
« Hide comments
Doom
The sounds I'm hearing in my head sound a bit like crashing and burning. Help.
.: 15 words at 10:52 AM in Daily Ramblings :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (3)
:.
Show comments here »
what's happening? the best i can offer right now is this parachute. i think it only has a couple tiny holes in it. you can have it if you like though, it's saved me many times.
Posted by Crinkle at February 21, 2003 12:54 PM
i have found it's best NOT to listen to the voices in your head. they NEVER have anyting good to say.
better to trust the voices from you gut.
Posted by the mighy jimbo at February 22, 2003 01:52 AM
I certainly hope this post is about what I think it is (bye-bye B) and not something else. Hang in there, and you know where to find me if you need me...
Posted by Christine at February 24, 2003 01:55 AM
« Hide comments
Freaking Myself Out
I just managed to completely freak myself out by reading Nicole's posts in her category Spirited. They aren't incredibly scary or anything, but for some reason, I started getting a little weirded out by them. Maybe because Steven won't be home until after midnight. Glad the cat's here with me!
Btw, I will be guest postuing over there while lucky Ms. Nicole is in Paris. Have fun, Nicole!
.: 69 words at 07:42 PM in Fish Tales :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
I shall be posting as well, and we shall have fun!
And by the way, now I'm so scared that I keep looking over my shoulder. Those stories are creepy.
Posted by Annessa at February 20, 2003 09:25 PM
« Hide comments
Blogging For a Cure
Several years ago I found a site called United Devices. They ask you to volunteer your PC to help process molecular research being conducted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford in England and the National Foundation for Cancer Research. To participate, you simply download a very small, no cost, non-invasive software program that works like a screensaver: it runs when your computer isn't being used, and processes research until you need your machine. Your computer never leaves your desk, and the project never interrupts your usual PC use.
There is no cost to participate and no impact on your computer use. The project software cannot detect or transfer anything on your machine but project-specific information. It just allows your computer to screen molecules that may be developed into drugs to fight cancer. Each individual computer analyzes a few molecules and then sends the results back over the Internet for further research. This project is anticipated to be the largest computational chemistry project ever undertaken and represents a genuine hope to find a better way to fight cancer.
You can download the agent here and read the FAQ here.
If you do decide to join, I have created a team called Blogging For a Cure. Please sign up for the team after you join. If you dedcide to become a team member e-mail me your username at UD (so I can tell who you are) and site info and I'll add you to the blogroll.
This is an easy, free way to help fight cancer, so please add your computer's resources to the project.
.: 271 words at 06:58 PM in Participation :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (5)
:.
Show comments here »
Thanks for the link Kymberlie, I have been looking for something like that, but wasn't sure which one I should download. Hugin had found one on prime numbers, and I know there is another one for finding life in space. But, this one is more of what I have been looking for. So thanks.
Posted by munin at February 20, 2003 07:14 PM
hello kymberlie,
i followed your lead to the UD site and i eventually downloaded the software and is now a member. i also enlisted to be in your team and i sent you details through email. i am happy to be able to help even in a small way and thanks to you for enabling me in this regard.
cheers,
mayamaya
Posted by mayamaya at February 20, 2003 08:06 PM
Did you see EJ's post a few weeks ago to the H-Town blog list? He's been asking people to do something similar in honor of his Dad who passed away from cancer. It's such a great cause and means so much to him I just had to spread the word.
Posted by Christine at February 20, 2003 11:33 PM
Just a quick question for you, Kymberlie, I am running two devices, one of them is the cure for cancer, and the other one is smallpox, so my question is can I still join the team? thanks. *shy smile*
Posted by munin at February 22, 2003 10:30 AM
Hi there!
Just wanted to let you know I've got two machines running now.. possibly one more if I can sneak onto hubbies and change it up :-) Thanks again for starting up "Blogging for a Cure"
Posted by Pam at February 23, 2003 06:49 PM
« Hide comments
Reasons For Love #19
Every Wednesday those who are involved in a relationship with somebody share a few (simple but significant) reasons for their love. Please keep in mind that this does not have to be a romantic relationship. It can be about a parent, a sibling, a friend, a co-worker, your kid, your dog, whatever.
Stop in here to join the notify list, see who else has left their reasons, and to be added to the blogroll. Also, feel free to save the button below to your server and link it to http://www.neuroticfishbowl.com/reasons.html
I love Steven because...
- I had so much fun watching the World Series of Poker and talking card strategy with him
- We just had a forty-five minute phone conversation (a rarity) and I enjoyed every minute of it, even when he was putting his foot in his mouth
- He's been very helpful and encouraging of my weight loss efforts
- He's always honest with me
- He loves me no matter what
.: 234 words at 07:11 PM in Reasons For Love :: Link :: Pings
(1)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
It's a Group Thing L
Just because it sounded so fun and cool today's "It's a Group Thing" term is:
A Boo! of Teratologists (teratology is the biological study of monsters)
.: 26 words at 07:04 PM in It's a Group Thing :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (0)
:.
Show comments here »
BiblioBlog Fixed
After erasing my sidebar at BiblioBlog when I upgraded my MT, it's now back to normal and I even added a few things like a random review and some more links. Go take a peek if you're a reader (or even if you're not).
.: 45 words at 01:12 AM in Geeky Things :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (0)
:.
Show comments here »
Deal Me In!
This is too awesome! Steven came home, turned on the tv, and The World Series of Poker was on! That rocks! I love watching this!
.: 25 words at 10:03 PM in Media Consumption :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (2)
:.
Show comments here »
Heh, I am glad I'm not the only one that likes watching that.
Posted by Chris C. at February 19, 2003 01:02 PM
I've always enjoyed watching that! And I love playing poker - quite good if I do say so myself :)
Posted by deb at February 19, 2003 03:35 PM
« Hide comments
Woo Hoo!
Woo hoo! The poker account is over $200 and my wireless keyboard and mouse finally came in today.
.: 18 words at 09:39 PM in Daily Ramblings :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (0)
:.
Show comments here »
MT Upgrade Almost Flawless
Well, I upgraded Movable Type 2.62 and the upgrade was near flawless. I say near flawless because I gave my sidebar and my sidebar info files the same template name over at BiblioBlog, thus overwriting all of the sidebar information I had so carefully crafted.
If by any chance you go over there and see all the correct info (currently you'll see multiple calendars. Obviously not the right info), do me a favor and send the html pretty please. :-)
Otherwise, painless upgrade and all should be functioning properly. Please send me an e-mail if you notice anything wonky.
Update: It seems to be taking a long time processing comments. Anyone else have the Scripty Goddess Subscribe to Comments on their site having the same issue?
.: 127 words at 07:23 PM in Geeky Things :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (2)
:.
Show comments here »
Thanks for the MT info. I'm not too techie that way and haven't even attempted the upgrade. That will have to wait for the proverbial rainy day with nothing much else to do. Enjoyed my read as always!
Posted by Curious at February 18, 2003 06:59 AM
I upgraded today. I also had to re-install all of my smilie hacks, so I tested them out, in both my comments and posts.
I'm not using that *subscribe to comments* script or anything, but I still noticed that it took longer than usual to submit a comment.
Anyway, the upgrade was almost painless!
Posted by Christine at February 19, 2003 05:43 PM
« Hide comments
TiVo Problems
In September I upgraded my TiVo and have had absolutely no problems with it until this past week. Lately there is a problem with the saved shows having "skipping" in the sound.
The biggest problem, however, has been that the TiVo freezes up and I have to restart it by unplugging the power cord. It's missed several shows and when I checked the Recording History notes it says it was because the TiVo was either unplugged or the power was off. Btw, when restarting, it does the same skipping (think jerky play) during the TiVo intro.
The hard drive is probably pretty full, so I was wondering if maybe it's a bad hard drive issue. Has anyone else encountered this? It's a huge issue, so any help at all would be appreciated. I know several people who drop by here have units too.
FYI, the unit is about two years old.
.: 151 words at 06:18 PM in I'm Looking For.... :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (15)
:.
Show comments here »
We don't have any problems with ours, but I'm sure it's a matter of time. I think if you google around, you might be able to find out how to defrag the hard drive or something along those lines.
Posted by Lisa, Gal of Unix at February 17, 2003 11:11 PM
do you have the series 2?? I still have the old model and occasionally I do have to unplug and restart everything but usually when my cable turns off all together. It doesn't happen very often though so I never looked for a fix for it. It's one of the reasons I'll probably take them up on their upgrade offer.
Posted by eve at February 19, 2003 08:13 PM
Have A Tivo gxcebot tried to set it up for duel satellite setup. When conferming setup it locks up at 28%. any ideas would be appreciated
Posted by richard at August 25, 2003 08:43 AM
I also have a TiVo setup that locks up at 28% during the setup. Anyone have any ideas? It does not seem to be the access card, since it does it without. I have a Huges that works fine without problems.
Posted by XaCo at September 2, 2003 09:27 AM
I am a newbie. I recorded several shows and some of them I was able to watch and others, screen goes blank and black. It shows in the history as being recorded successfully! I tried restarting it a few times and it did not work. Any ideas?
Posted by kddk at October 2, 2003 08:35 PM
Tivo hanging has been happening to me for the past 3 months getting more and more regular until recently when I've had to "hard re-boot" (power cycle) the box to get it working. It is now at the point where it hangs on the "powering up... please wait" screen every time so I cannot use the box at all. I have tried a complete rebuild of the system on several occasions which theoretically (according to Tivo support) initialises the disk drive. This would rule out disk fragmentation as the underlying fault. I am told the startup routine is run from ROM and not the hard drive, so this may rule out the disk altogether and point more towards an internal memory error. If anyone has any other ideas please let me know... I'm going to open mine up and check all the connections and seatings of hard drive and memory as they may have worked them selves loose. I'll post something up if I find anything. Btw... Has anybody found out where you can get the things repaired? No one seems to want to touch them!
Posted by Clive at February 11, 2004 04:32 PM
First, the "hanging/skipping" is the first signs that you are about to have serious problems. The next symptom will be "freezing" during the reboot process. Hughes says it is caused by faulty grounding on your coaxial cable, but I'm not buying that. Here is the number for Hughes tech support. They have RMA'd mine twice already in the last year. 954 597-2062. Good luck
Posted by Gary at March 15, 2004 07:05 PM
Tivos are well known for hard drive problems. Ask any retail dealer about their return experience and you wil hear about the hard drive failure rate.
When you call up Sony and ask them about a bad product, they will first send you and replacement product, by one day express mail, and then ask you to return the bad unit. With Panasonic/Tivo, they tell you to return the unit to Long Beach, wait several weeks, and get used to it. I paid $1800 for a Pansonic DVR-57H and this is how I am treated.!!! I returned the unit the next weekend to Harvy Electronics for a full refund.
If you are going to charge premium prices, you have to provide preium service - not trailer park-level service.
Posted by blackdog at March 25, 2004 05:08 PM
Kept getting daily call failure (failed while loading data). Used phillips 'kickstart' a few times with no luck. Reset system deleting everything, and now it freezes on 28% checking satelite (have full signal strength).
Will install new harddrive tonight and hope that fixes it.
-Bob
Posted by Bob at April 23, 2004 02:41 PM
I'm one of about 12 people who have TiVo in England. I think it's great apart from the sound quality that goes crackly for about a minute then is fine for two then crackly again. Itas consitent as it is annoying. I have spoeken to TiVo about it and they say maybe i want to return it to them in Scotland for them to check out but frankly I don't...
Any ideas anyone out there?
Posted by Ian at May 23, 2004 01:11 PM
We are on our second Hughes Direct TV TiVo. It is now exibiting the same problems as our original TiVo. The sensor that receives the infrared remote signal grradually deteriorates over a period of about two months. The remote works fine because the TV is instantly responsive to it's signal (but we tried a few changes of new batteries just in case). Let me know if anyone else is having this problem.
Posted by Jim Kowalski at May 24, 2004 09:00 AM
My TIVO has stopped working as well - it's a 4 month old Series one. Tried the unplug and plug trick several times with no luck. Remote will turn TV on and off but that's it. Damn.
Posted by frank bernard at June 8, 2004 07:41 PM
28% is a fault in the sowtware from directv. To get past it, redo guided setup but unplug both of your sat inputs, let if fail getting a signal and select fix this problem later, then plug in your cables and you should be good to go. It sometimes will get stuck on 70%, same problem, same solution. has nothing to do with your hard drive.
Posted by Steve at June 14, 2004 01:17 PM
Have a Series Two. 18 months after purchase. Started freezing on playback. Recycled the power and could watch live programming.
Called Customer Support. Told that exchange was needed. Since we are out of warranrty, the cost is $149 plus shipping.
Posted by Mike Bowers at June 30, 2004 09:12 AM
I have a series 2 and i use the home link cable. All of a sudden, the TiVo stopped changing channels below channel 100. Anyone else ever seen this. TiVo support can't figure it out.
Posted by Michael at June 4, 2005 01:09 AM
« Hide comments
UPS Man, Where Are You?
Where the hell is the UPS man? I want my wireless keyboard and mouse! Figures that getting a prize delivered would be a Herculean task.
.: 25 words at 04:48 PM in Rants :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (1)
:.
Show comments here »
Trading Spaces
I saw my first Trading Spaces today and I quite enjoyed it. It was the episode where the kid's room was turned into an outdoor adventure complete with a rock climbing wall and tent and the other couple's bedroom was turned into a romantic meditative space with a hanging bed.
I really thought the couple was going to hate what was done to their bedroom but they did seem to like it. All that orange would probably quickly get on my nerves.
It's definitely a cool idea, but I don't know if I could get behind letting my neighbors loose in my house to redecorate a room.
.: 107 words at 06:06 PM in Media Consumption :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (11)
:.
Show comments here »
I've watched it a few times, but I do not like what they do mostly. Too over the top for me....
Posted by Blaine at February 16, 2003 06:09 PM
In our old house, we painted the bedroom this (kind of bright) green. I liked it - although I kinda like the color green to begin with. I still wonder what the woman who bought our house thought of it. I keep thinking she must have gone in there and said "oh yeah! Re-painting THIS room!!!" LOL!
Posted by Jennifer at February 16, 2003 08:38 PM
i watch out of morbid fascination, but honestly could never participate in trading spaces. i couldn't surrender control like that. anyone remember the trading blogs thing erika (snazzykat) did a few years ago? i could barely handle letting anyone redesign my site for me. imagine my house--something much more costly and permanent? no. don't think so.
Posted by bran muffin at February 16, 2003 08:54 PM
I watched an episode here and there, and it seems like fun, although I think I would let someone decorate....let's say the......basement. :)
Posted by Martie at February 16, 2003 10:30 PM
I love love love that show! Especially when Ty's the carpenter for the episode. Yummy!
Posted by Jenni at February 16, 2003 11:24 PM
I agree with Blaine, unless they want to do Marite's idea.
I didn't know the name of the carpenter! wow, he is such a doll.
Posted by DianeG at February 17, 2003 08:09 AM
Ooh, I adore that show! I definitely don't love everything they do, and sometimes it's like a train wreck- you just can't not watch. What annoys me are the people that go on who obviously have extremely rigid ideas of things they like and pitch a big fit about everything they're doing in their neighbors' house as well as their own when they see it. Who goes on a show like that then?! It's not like the Trading Spaces crew comes to your house and horsewhips you into agreeing to be on it.
Rant aside, I do get some good ideas for cheaper home craftiness sometimes.
Posted by tasha at February 17, 2003 12:54 PM
Sounds a bit like the UK TV show 'Changing Rooms'.
By the way, I can't seem to scroll down in your comment popups - I'm using Mozilla.
Posted by Neil T. at February 18, 2003 03:46 AM
I used to watch more often than I do now, more for lack of time than interest though. And while I'd let TS's designer Vern run amuck in my house any day, when it comes to the neighbors... I highly doubt that would ever happen!
Posted by heather at February 22, 2003 12:21 AM
im a fan of you show, but why do you still employ doug and hildi? their designs are unliveable.they resemble early american garage sale. do they actually have a designing degree? i think not. why not moe shows featuring frank. some one who has talent and a flare for art. truthfully i start to channel surf when i see those two hacks. im not the only one that feels this way. why not take a vote who the favorites are ?
Posted by patt at November 17, 2003 09:33 AM
Interesting to watch for how things are built. Would I participate? NOT in this lifetime! The idea of stapling cheap plastic flowers, glueing corregated cardboard or randomly scattered newspaper pages as wall coverings? I can't help but wonder how many of the homeowners later found that the makeovers were a liability? Sorry, painting over paneling or existing wallpaper is NOT the quality way to do things; it just makes for a quick CHEAP way to film an episode and move on to their next victims. Tactfully, most of the changes are cosmetic, and ARE reversible!
Posted by Dan B at May 25, 2004 07:43 AM
« Hide comments
The Return of The Gold Box
I hadn't posted my Amazon.com Gold Box Offers in quite some time, so I thought I'd share them even though I didn't buy anything.
.: Hoover F5866-900 SteamVac Deluxe Carpet Cleaner: we're not in the market for a vacuum, so pass.
Read more »
.: 254 words at 05:59 PM in The Gold Box :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (2)
:.
Show comments here »
By the way - that's not a vacuum. It's a carpet steamer, and it ROCKS. My mom has one and I love using it - it makes my carpets look like new!
Posted by Christine at February 16, 2003 11:43 PM
I used to post my Gold Box offers too, until I figured out a couple of things. Not only do they not offer items you might actually like (which they could do, using their Recommendations feature), but they offer almost exactly the same things to everyone. The Gold Box has a lot of potential as a moneymaker, but until they offer me things I might actually want to buy, I'm not going to purchase anything!
Posted by Meredith at February 20, 2003 08:08 PM
« Hide comments
Kitty Problem
I posted on Friday that Bella wasn't feeling well after going to the vet and getting four (it was four, not three) shots.
It's been a couple of days now and she's still pissy if anyone picks her up (she was never like this before) and while she's using her box, she's also peeing in the floor, one time right in front of Steven.
I'm planning on calling the vet tomorrow and telling them about all of this, but I thought I'd ask and see if any of my readers might now if this is normal behavior or not. I miss my sweet kitty. :-(
.: 105 words at 04:27 PM in Kitty Tales :: Link :: Pings
(0)
:: All the Voices Say... (6)
:.
Show comments here »
What kind of shots? I would think that some types of shots might have more of an effect than others.
Posted by Art at February 16, 2003 05:50 PM
My cats get three separate vaccinations: rabies, FVRCP (a combo vaccine for distemper and a few other diseases) and FeLV. It is normal for them to be a bit cranky and lethargic for about a day afterwards, but I've never had the peeing on the floor problem.
I've also never seen this go on for as long as it is with Bella. Usually my kitties are back to their normal selves by the end of the day.
It might prove to be nothing, but I would still be concerned. You are doing the right thing by calling the vet tomorrow.
I wish I could be of more help here. I hope Bella feels better soon!
Posted by Christine at February 16, 2003 06:13 PM
Aw, poor kitty. Maybe she is having some sort of reaction to the shots. I would definitely take her in asap. Hope she feels better soon.
Posted by Steph at February 16, 2003 07:52 PM
After going through something similiar with my baby Phoebe, I have to say that it sounds like a behavioural problem. You can always take her back to the vet and rule out a UTI, etc., but if that comes back clear, it's more than likely that she's upset about something. If you need more info, drop me an email. I have several link on cat behaviour.
Posted by Jenni at February 16, 2003 11:27 PM
Knowing how she was at Christine's house I'd think it's revenge of angry Bella (usually allergic reaction happen sooner, but the UTI test is definitely a good thing.)
One of the best tricks with a behavior problem cat is to try and exhaust them with whatever kind of play they like. Usually once they have a quality feather stick play session they'll forget why they were mad.
Posted by Cis at February 17, 2003 07:51 AM
I know now that one of our cats is older (almost 17) he doesnt get all his shots at one time because the normal reaction to them (sluggishness and sometime mood 'swings') tend to last longer and they are more sore after getting their shots...but I think talking to your vet is the best thing to do, at least you will know what it might be instead of trying to guess for yourself!
Good luck!
Posted by Jennifer at February 17, 2003 11:58 AM
« Hide comments
Yummy!
We just made our reservations for dinner at The Old San Francisco tonight. I love that place. Big blocks of cheese at your table, yummy steaks, and a girl on a swing. Good times.
.: 34 words at 06:22 PM in Fish Tales :: Link :: |