Retail therapy is so good for the soul

**Gremlin** · 13th March 2011, 04:36

Originally Posted by Mom

Put you out of your misery, the friggen brand new replacement hub that replaced the first one that crapped out the first time it was plugged in is about to join its brother.

Just check with something basic plugged in, like the mouse. Some devices (printers are most common) hate being plugged into a hub, then into the laptop, and want to be plugged in direct.

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

As for getting Gremlin in to help

You know how it is with him! Everything is hunky-dory when he is around, but as soon as he leaves you are up the jacksy!

oi you, I helped her transferring and setting up emails, data, accounting software, printer and dual screens... I broke nothing. I think that's some sort of record.

**Mom** · 13th March 2011, 06:41

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Just check with something basic plugged in, like the mouse. Some devices (printers are most common) hate being plugged into a hub, then into the laptop, and want to be plugged in direct.

No, it is terminal, the friggen thing has no little green light on anymore saying it is on. No matter where I plug into power it wont go. Same terminal fault as the last one.

**pc220** · 13th March 2011, 08:10

Bloody Colemans pulled the same trick on me. Only ever been in their once, with no intention of buying a bike. Came out with a nice shiny Bandit as well.

**yungatart** · 13th March 2011, 09:45

Very nice, Anne! Here's hoping you have a long and happy relationship!

**trailblazer** · 13th March 2011, 10:01

congrats on the new bike Mom. Looks nice in blue and it wont be hard to paint that givi screen either it should only set you back $80 to $100 to get it sorted. Man i only had to wait 4 days for my new bike to arrive and get put together and that seemed to take forever to come around. The right bike always comes to the right person even when your least expecting it.

**martybabe** · 13th March 2011, 10:46

So very pleased for you, she will serve you well for all the requirements you itemised elsewhere, dem bandidos is bullet proof. Does the blue pearl have a name yet?

**Mom** · 13th March 2011, 15:56

Originally Posted by martybabe

So very pleased for you, she will serve you well for all the requirements you itemised elsewhere, dem bandidos is bullet proof. Does the blue pearl have a name yet?

No, not yet, but no doubt she will make her name clear when I have her home. At the moment she is just MY BIKE

I rang Colemans yesterday, Daryl answered the phone and I asked hm if my bike was ready to pick up

Hope he has a good sense of humour incase I am moved to do it again

Yeah, good things come to those that wait. I am so pleased, I cant tell you. I cant wait to ride her. I have upgraded all the gear too, so a daily commute is well on the cards

Imagine having to ride 90 odd kilometres everyday on something as lovely as that.

Look out too, we are heading down your way soon.

**Mom** · 13th March 2011, 16:00

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Just check with something basic plugged in, like the mouse. Some devices (printers are most common) hate being plugged into a hub, then into the laptop, and want to be plugged in direct.

The very nice young man at DSE called me special today

Apparently I am the only one that has had this happen two - twice no less. His comment - oh, look there is no power getting to it. No shit sherlock! I coughed up another $25 to get a better one. All is up and running. Cable ties are deployed, hub is functioning, keyboard/mouse/printer all good to go. Just working on getting Skype to work, I have reverted back to my old web cam, the mic on the lappy sucked bottom.

Thanks for yesterday, much appreciated.

**Fatt Max** · 13th March 2011, 16:25

Great news on the bike, its a corker and no mistake.

Enjoy......

**Mom** · 13th March 2011, 16:37

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

Great news on the bike, its a corker and no mistake.

Enjoy......

I am not sure how I am going to contain myself to be fair. But patience is a virtue, and I am a patient person, I can wait a long time to get where I want to be.

**Maha** · 13th March 2011, 17:00

When the boots are ready and the bike is ready I dear say we will be sitting on Colemans doorstep waiting for them to open..

**Fatt Max** · 13th March 2011, 17:07

Originally Posted by Maha

When the boots are ready and the bike is ready I dear say we will be sitting on Colemans doorstep waiting for them to open..

Ok, I have a mental picture building here......stand by...

Ommmmm.......ommmmm.....

Right then,

Two people, all in leather, shiny boots, sitting on the floor, early in the morning....K Road......

Yeah, that will work....

If you are sitting on their doorstep, look up the hill to K road, there is a cafe by a lamp post on the other side of the street, that is where I tried to look cool and ride away with my steering lock still on.....about 3 years ago......oops.....

**Maha** · 13th March 2011, 17:11

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

Ok, I have a mental picture building here......stand by...

Ommmmm.......ommmmm.....

Right then,

Two people, all in leather, shiny boots, sitting on the floor, early in the morning....K Road......

Yeah, that will work....

If you are sitting on their doorstep, look up the hill to K road, there is a cafe by a lamp post on the other side of the street, that is where I tried to look cool and ride away with my steering lock still on.....about 3 years ago......oops.....

I didn't mention the giggy gig dancing and cheesy smile to complete the scene...

**FJRider** · 13th March 2011, 17:12

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

If you are sitting on their doorstep, look up the hill to K road, there is a cafe by a lamp post on the other side of the street, that is where I tried to look cool and ride away with my steering lock still on.....about 3 years ago......oops.....

No tinted visor ... huh ... ???