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Discussions About Being Bald => General Discussion => Topic started by: MagmaBabe on December 18, 2007, 10:54:19 AM

Title: SORRY!!
Post by: MagmaBabe on December 18, 2007, 10:54:19 AM
I'm so sorry guys for having disappeared for a little while

BUT

I'm back now - and I'm not taking any prisoners...  >:D

for those of you who are curious enough to want to know what I've been doing, it's generally been just family stuff that I've had to deal with, although this time of year it all seems a lot more stressful.
I have been popping in from time to time and reading threads, but have felt too whacked out to give my 'two pennies' worth, or there's been threads where I just aint been 'feelin' it'
it's good to see lots of new faces, as well as the ones I'm so fond of and some of you I've missed like crazy!


I'm a little overwhelmed by all the threads on here.. you aint like a bunch of ol' women, you're WORSE than a bunch of old women!!  :@` I'm sure some of you must suffer from cramps in ya bleedin' fingers!!  :XX

anyways, expect some pretty random posting off me..

it's good to be home!
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: Paul on December 18, 2007, 11:05:17 AM
Awesome to have you back with us MB, your absence left a big void here. :@`   Here's hoping all your family problems were resolved successfully. 
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: BALDANDRE on December 18, 2007, 11:07:37 AM
Veerryy nice to see your lovely smile again Magma :@`

You and Hot Cajun really complete SBG...nice to see you back..

with all those wacky random posts! ;)

BA

P.S Damn Paul you bet me to the little heart smiley guy! >:(
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: fireman on December 18, 2007, 11:31:23 AM
 `dr**l `dr**l Yeah MagmaBabe is back! ;D
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: Tyler on December 18, 2007, 12:22:51 PM
Whooohooo!! The Babe is back, the Babe is Back!!  !B@
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: Razor X on December 18, 2007, 01:02:30 PM
Whooohooo!! The Babe is back, the Babe is Back!!  !B@

That's an Elton John song, isn't it?  Oh no, wait, that was something else.  :o
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: PBurke on December 18, 2007, 01:04:25 PM
at least now we have a pretty face to look at again. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: VFRWolf on December 18, 2007, 01:06:14 PM
at least now we have a pretty face to look at again. :-* :-* :-*

You've always had mine   :D

Glad your back Babe
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: andrew on December 18, 2007, 02:30:09 PM
Welcome back MagnaBabe.  We've all missed ya ...
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: warhawk on December 18, 2007, 05:24:26 PM
mbabe....welcome back and try not 2 stay away so long.  we missed u and hotcajun.  it's always nice 2 have a women's touch in the sly neighborhood. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: JDog on December 18, 2007, 06:01:24 PM
Magma Babe welcome back to the fold. The forum did miss having your posts.
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: champ007 on December 18, 2007, 10:54:26 PM
 >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D

Just to know you were still checkin on us gives me that warm fuzzy feelin down between.....
oh sh*t, I spilled my coffee in my lap  >:D
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: theebaldguy on December 19, 2007, 09:01:25 AM
Welcome back, MagmaBabe! Hope all is well with you.  :@`
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: Sgt. Pate on December 25, 2007, 10:53:14 PM
Magma, my lust love for you has never died!  Welcome back!  O:O
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: PORKY on December 28, 2007, 12:30:29 AM
I dont know guyz , she looks like a MEGA babe more than a magma !  yea i know she belongs to somebody else , but that dont mean shes NOT a MEGA BABE
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: MagmaBabe on January 24, 2008, 09:57:57 AM
fellas, thanks so much for the welcome back  :@`  :@`
I've still been lurking but have lost heart in posting anything.. you'll see why by clicking the link below.

now if anyone who knows anything about computers could explain my little problem to me (which is the main reason for me not posting in the forum  - I can't keep up with anything and it's pretty disheartening  :()

this is for your viewing pleasure, over 4, yep FOUR unadulterated minutes of staring at my monitor... enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h-n9T3EKJI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h-n9T3EKJI)

not exactly oscar winning stuff, I know! I'm hoping it's something completely daft, but as of yet, no-one has
been able to help me with my problem :(

Oh, I replaced the kettle lead in case it was that.. but it's not.





Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: Marz on January 24, 2008, 10:30:07 AM
That would drive me nuts.

My guess... Your video adapter is overheating. Make sure your air vents are all unobstructed.


Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: MagmaBabe on January 24, 2008, 10:57:07 AM
uhm... firstly, I'm technically retarded and don't know what a video adapter is  :-[  :-[  :-[
I uhm.. didn't even know my monitor had air vents either, till just now - I'm amazed, cos they're only tiny slits!! So I've blown on 'em - hope that works.  :-[

secondly, it drives me completely nuts.. it's almost had me in tears of frustration and I've punched the damn thing twice (not the screen obviously) which achieved nothin' but just hurt my hand   :( )
I'm hoping I don't have to buy a new one as I really don't have the money right now, what with christmas and the fact I have a new cooker coming (Yay!!) my purse-strings are a little stretched to say the least  :'(
if that is the case, however, it's gonna take me about 3 months till I can get a new one.

bummer!!
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: herronm on January 24, 2008, 11:02:02 AM
Sorry I missed your return, but Welcome back!!!  I missed you.
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: Tyler on January 24, 2008, 11:04:28 AM
I thought it could also be the video card or the cables connecting the monitor.  Though, after a closer look, when the monitor goes black, the power button shuts off.  I'm guessing this is due to a couple of things.  1. The power supply in the monitor is going bad.  2. The power cable is going bad.  3. The outlet that it's plugged into is going bad.

MagmaBabe, try plugging your monitor into a different power jack in the wall or a different surge protector.  If that doesn't work, try to borrow a monitor from someone and hook it up to see if it also has the same problem.  If it doesn't, I'm guessing you'll need a new monitor.  I'm not sure the price to repair it would be worth it since monitors are getting much cheaper.
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: Marz on January 24, 2008, 11:10:58 AM
it is not your monitor that would have air vents, it is your actual CPU box.

Sometimes dust really accumulates in the intake / exhaust vents for the fan making cooling near impossible. Many modern video adapters (the part of your computer that broadcasts images to your monitor via your monitor cable) require sufficient cooling and if they dont get it they will act as yours does... turn off untill it cools down enough then back on (heats up) repeat.

Another thing to try is to turn off "Powersaving" (the setting that makes your monitor turn off when not in use for a certain period of time) in your monitor settings on your control panel.

there are other more complex solutions but with your video switching off and on like that it could take months.
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: Tyler on January 24, 2008, 11:17:24 AM
Ooh, I didn't even think about the power saving options!  Try that first Babe.
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: MagmaBabe on January 24, 2008, 11:48:23 AM
I just checked the power saving thing  and it'is already turned off, so it's not that.
It's either a fault with the monitor (which is what I think it is.. somehow, I've knackered it out) or the supply to the monitor. I replaced the cord so I can't see how it could be that.
Then there's the terminal... that seems just fine - everything else works perfectly in it :(

I was hoping I wouldn't have to, but I think a new monitor is the only way to go, guess I was just clutching at
straws.

Thanks Marz and Mr T, you've been a wealth of information  :-*
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: schro on January 24, 2008, 12:13:42 PM
Yeah, I was wonder WTF happen to youz.
Anyway, cheers to my one & only Transatlantic Saucy Wench!
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: JDog on January 24, 2008, 02:06:00 PM
MagmaBabe,during your absence I thought a few our of Sly bros were going into a deep depression from the lack of  your presence here ;D
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: PigPen on January 24, 2008, 02:32:09 PM
MagmaBabe,during your absence I thought a few our of Sly bros were going into a deep depression from the lack of  your presence here ;D

Very true
Title: Re: SORRY!!
Post by: BALDANDRE on January 24, 2008, 05:06:06 PM
Bummer there...

miss you 'round this place! :(