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Shanenin, is what you're talking about a "Reinstall on a partition" (or something like that....)? Daughter reinstalled Windows on her Dell through that method with no disks and I was going to suggest that route but I don't know what I'm talking about and Tim probably thought of that method already. Daughter reinstalled Windows that way at College with a DellDude talking her through it, I didn't have to help (yippie!!). Liz

And here all this time I thought it was to prove to the 'possum it could be done! Love it, Marty, thanks! Liz

Robroy, I am so glad this old lady doesn't have to grow up just yet! Liz

Lucky you! I have a feeling it's going to be a coin flip, but with two in college right now, I'd lean towards a higher end idiot box with XP. We all know XP is stable and works well, which is something we can't say for Vista yet. You don't want to be monkeying around with a buggy computer when you have schoolwork to do (trust me, Daughter's computer took a dump 2 weeks into the school year and it cost both kids hours fixing the computer that they could have used doing homework.... or shopping....or eating out....or going to the movies....or goofing off....college kids, you know! ) If you

"maturity level"?? Ohhhhhhh-oh.....(do I have to be mature?) First of all, I want to thank Jeff and all his helpers for making this site such a great place to belong to and thanks to Snyper, too. You jumped in with both feet when you joined and that is such a nice thing to see from new members. I'm happy you're so active here and I love your sense of humor! My favorite thing about BT's is the variety of areas to run amuck in, whether it's to checkon updates, chat, read jokes or ask a geekquestion, it's all here! Liz

I got a big grin out of reading your link, Pat, thanks! The "get a tailor to measure you" tip makes a LOT of sense. When Son rented a tuxedo for a prom, I wrote down all the measurements so I now have his shirt, pant ("proper fit", yes, he wears his jeans baggy!) and shoe size stashed in my wallet. Even have his hat size written down from when he got fitted for the Baseball team's cap. Very, very handy when shopping for him!! I also remember when Son's girlfriend decided to give him a facial and exfoliate his skin--you'da think she tortured him. Oh, how he whined about that and proclaimed "

True, true, true! Little Tommy sounds like my Son. I always apologize for his appetite when he eats at friend's houses, but the other Moms always say, "Oh, I love feeding Aron, he enjoys every single bite and always tells me how good the food is, he can eat over here anytime"....That Butter-upper!! thanks, Marty! Liz

I am sooooo happy Daughter works front desk at Ramada Inn and can fax anything I want for asking nicely (as long as I fax on Weekends when she works!!) Liz

Terrorist answered the same time I was! And to lock it, just right click on the bar and choose "lock the taskbar" Son moved mine once as an April Fools Prank and I coulda wrung his neck Had to learn how to move it back in case he did it again and left the house! Liz

[quote name='JDoors' date='Nov 11 2006, 11:07 AM' post='83206' On a more useful note: When a storm's approaching and you work your way down to the lowest level and farthest reaches of the house, I'm comin' with ya, we'll wait it out together.

A Very Happy Birthday, Papa! Hope you have a wonderful day! *and for those who don't know, Papa is Drew's Dad* Liz

Thanks to the Vets and their families. Like Barb said, most of us think of and pray for you folks every day Liz

Every pet owner will say no truer words ever spoken! To add a couple: You do not need to do the "Lab Lean" when I'm wearing a black skirt or pants, my friends all know I have a light colored dog without having to display the evidence. When I sit on the couch with an afghan on my lap, as much as I appreciate you laying on my feet to keep them warm, you do not need do wiggle so the afghan slides off my lap to under your belly A pile of clean laundry does not need a "doggie topper" It won't float away. No one will steal it. Honest. When it's thundering, you don't need to attempt to climb up o

Happy Birthday Goliath! have a terrific day Liz

I JUST heard on the local weather report about all the snow you folks have been getting. Ughhhhh and hoping we don't get that much, but with the prevailing winds, I'm betting we get your leftovers. We're "predicted" to get 1-6 inches of the junk. Sure hope not, but this evening we've had rain, wind, snow, sleet, thunder, lightning and cold. Everything under the sun but sun! You folks with your pleasant weather make me so jealous! Liz

Oh, I forgot, you're the "mean old man who confiscates toys", JDoors And thanks for calling me "missy", I feel twenty years younger! (Ohhhh, I still remember the first time the bagboy at the grocery store called me "ma'am"! I wondered which old lady he was talking to...and it was *gasp* ME! ) And a big "ehhhhh??" to Joe. Maybe we're all a bunch of oldfarts, but we're seventeen year olds on the inside aren't we? Liz

OUTSIDE, OUTSIDE, OUTSIDE NOW, ALL OF YOU!!! GO!!!! *Sprays Lysol* (don't worry, its Clean Linen Scent, that flavor smells good) Liz

You scared me for a second, Macmarauder! Liz

Hi Mike! I didn't understand anything you said (surprised?? ) and Shanenin and the gang will get you fixed right up but I have one question--is this your old idiot box or a new one that you bought for school? Wondering if it's a new one, if it's still under warranty? Kate got a MB installed free when her idiot box went belly-up, thanks to the warranty! I miss you!! I talk to your Mom and she tells me you're getting straight A's, I'm so proud of you! Love, "your other Mom"

You're not old enough yet, Jdoors, the correct term is "Sonny Boy" Love it! And not admitting a thing as I'm emailing all this to my younger sisters! Liz

Oooh, a sportscar for Robroy! OK, I know nothing about cars, but this one looks nice and only 80,000 miles? A steal! What color are you planning on painting it? My vote is red or black Don't speed! Coppers look for those cars! Liz

Love it Liz

Nice work! I have seen artists capable of doing this and their work just amazes me. Wish I were half as talented Thanks for sharing, Marty Liz

A Very Happy Birthday Macmarauder! Hope you have a terrific day! Liz

Oh, wow, what a nifty tip, Shanenin! And Tman, another note--look at the Library for Windows XP for Dummies. Good, humorously written book that tells all about the "new perks of XP"! Liz