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Have a great Birthday, Monster:-)

Self check-out! That is an amazing idea. I have not seen that implemented up here in Canada. Do they have security tags on all items to prevent people from just walking out the door with them?

Thanks, marty:) He came home from the hospital yesterday. They removed a blockage in one artery (75% blocked), and he's doing very well. He isn't allowed to drive his car for one week. We are all happy he's home.

Exactly, Matt! That is why I won't log-in to my bank account on-line. It would be my luck that my unit has a rootkit or a keylogger installed:-) I do recognize the convenience and attractiveness of being able to do all your banking on-line.

Yeah. I agree. I'm used to getting a paper record with my present bank. I hope I can arrange some kind of paper record. We will see.

Agreed. I'm going to opt for the personal touch when my mortgage gets transferred to my new bank later this month. Once per month I'll go in and ask to see my current balance on my account. Yes. Hackers, keyloggers, etc, are a very real possibility.

Yeah, my banker has tried to sell me on the idea of on-line banking, but, like you I'm not comfortable with it. I may be forced to use it though as the new bank that will be holding our mortgage does not send home monthly mortgage statements. Grrr.

Thanks, Brian:-) I appreciate that, man!

Thank you all for the well wishes!! I appreciate that a lot. My Mom said she would only call me today if she had something more to add. She said no news is good news. She hasn't called today:) I'll be logging off here until later this evening. Going on my exercise bike now......got some flab to burn. See you later tonight:)

Thank you, Pat! You're right, Pat! My Dad has never been one to listen to advice, hopefully he will listen now. I am going to try to be more disciplined with my diet and exercise.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, my friends! I appreciate your kindness, I really do! My Mom called last night; Dad is tired, and resting comfortably. This is a real wake-up call for my Dad and for me as well. We need to take better care of ourselves.

Thanks, Barb! I appreciate that a lot, I'm a bit shaken. I'll post back when I hear something.

I'm upset.....my Dad has had a mild heart attack....he's resting in the ER:( My Mom is going to call me later tonight.

Hey betamaxman:) Good to see you, my friend! Nice to see you back on our forum.

Awesome!!

Agreed. Earth Hour is primarily a symbolic gesture. I think that people are waking up to the idea of conserving and preserving our environment. Every little bit helps.

Happy Birthday, Jim:-)

Excellent tips, Pete_C. I'm gradually switching over my lights to florescent. As mentioned in this thread the fluorescent bulbs don't seem to work so well for me on dimmer switches.

My wife and daughter use foxmarks which works well in FF 3.0.8.

I felt like an idiot last night......On my block my house was one of only a few that went dark for the hour. Hehe. My 6 year old loved it though:)

My 6 year old asked me if Bugs Bunny would be finished before Earth Hour starts. I assured her that she will be able to watch Bugs prior to lights out. Fun stuff.

Good point, man:-) I'm there. I'm replacing all of my incandescent bulbs with the new fluorescent bulbs as my old bulbs fail.

I think you got that backwards. I believe it's 8:30 PM Eastern time GAH........you're right:) 8:30 Eastern time......which is 5:30 Pacific time. Thx for the correction.

Do you participate in Earth Hour? I started participating in this last year. I quite enjoy powering down the lights and my gadgets for one hour. My 6 year old loves story time by candle light. Earth Hour tonight at 8:30 pm Pacific time, 5:30 pm Eastern time.

Oh man! That really sucks, TT_75!! I wish you a very speedy recovery!! Take it slow.