How's Everyone Feeling Right Meow?

[Thumpalumpacus]

As for how I'm feeling, pretty good. I took my acoustic apart, cleaned and oiled the fretboard, dressed the frets, and played the hell out of it. Lovely afternoon here, and well-spent.





I'll be starting a "Thump's Porch" thread soon -- we'll sit down, play a little guitar, talk music, and have a good time.

[Regina]

I find Jack Russells to be one of the worst breeds for having that kind of temperament.

I also prefer big dogs, not those silly little rats. If it does those pathetic yips instead of barking, it's too small.

Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, for me, have this exact effect.

Give me a a good Lab or German Shepherd any day.

My neighbor just got a new dog, a little bitch with some Labrador in her. Sweetest little thing, I love her already. Scooter.

She loves lamb chops, too ... cain't be all that bad.  

I love Labradors. My Nanna used to have one, and she was the most gentle, sweet dog I've ever seen.

On-topic - Confused. So I got a scary pop-up message basically saying my computer had this nasty virus that was stealing all my shit, and to call this number that apparently put me through to Microsoft. Naturally, I called my bank up straight away and had them cut up my debit card, and changed my email and Facebook passwords, but I called the number out of curiosity...

I got put through to this man I could barely understand over the phone, who was talking about "I can fix it, but it'll cost you £200"

Puttanna, per favore. This sounds like a scam.

So anyway I'll call the real Microsoft tomorrow and ask them what the deal is. I turned my laptop off and back on again, seems fine.

[ApeNotKillApe]

[Regina]

We're a few months off from New Years' Eve, yet

[ApeNotKillApe]

Sure if you go by those conformist calenders the man pushes on you.

[Thumpalumpacus]

Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, for me, have this exact effect.

Give me a a good Lab or German Shepherd any day.

My neighbor just got a new dog, a little bitch with some Labrador in her. Sweetest little thing, I love her already. Scooter.

She loves lamb chops, too ... cain't be all that bad.  

I love Labradors. My Nanna used to have one, and she was the most gentle, sweet dog I've ever seen.

On-topic - Confused. So I got a scary pop-up message basically saying my computer had this nasty virus that was stealing all my shit, and to call this number that apparently put me through to Microsoft. Naturally, I called my bank up straight away and had them cut up my debit card, and changed my email and Facebook passwords, but I called the number out of curiosity...

I got put through to this man I could barely understand over the phone, who was talking about "I can fix it, but it'll cost you £200"

Puttanna, per favore. This sounds like a scam.

So anyway I'll call the real Microsoft tomorrow and ask them what the deal is. I turned my laptop off and back on again, seems fine.

It is a scam. First, never click on any popup showing that sort of message. Ctrl-Alt-Del, and kill your browser, right then and there. After that, open your security software and immediately do a complete system scan. It's a good idea to change your passwords, too. I'm not sure what they can cull simply from a popup -- but this has kept me out of most trouble, since I did have malware hijack my email a year ago.

[Regina]

I love Labradors. My Nanna used to have one, and she was the most gentle, sweet dog I've ever seen.

On-topic - Confused. So I got a scary pop-up message basically saying my computer had this nasty virus that was stealing all my shit, and to call this number that apparently put me through to Microsoft. Naturally, I called my bank up straight away and had them cut up my debit card, and changed my email and Facebook passwords, but I called the number out of curiosity...

I got put through to this man I could barely understand over the phone, who was talking about "I can fix it, but it'll cost you £200"

Puttanna, per favore. This sounds like a scam.

So anyway I'll call the real Microsoft tomorrow and ask them what the deal is. I turned my laptop off and back on again, seems fine.

It is a scam. First, never click on any popup showing that sort of message. CtrlAlyDel, and kill your browser, right then and there. After that, open your security software and immediately do a complete system scan. It's a good idea to change your passwords, too. I'm not sure what they can cull simply from a popup -- but this has kept me out of most trouble, since I did have malware hijack my email a year ago.

Thanks for the advice, running a scan now

I'll still warn my Mom and brother about it tomorrow, since this guy over the phone was warning that this virus could spread across our WiFi network. I don't actually know if that's possible, but I'm shit with technology so it's easy to take advantage of me with bullshit.

[Iroscato]

Said farewell to a special someone last night for...months, most likely.
Dour. Dour accurately describes my mood.

[Thumpalumpacus]

Goodbyes happen. Sometimes necessary.

[Thumpalumpacus]

Enjoying a quiet evening at home. Reheating leftovers from last night (you're too late, Thena and Pengy!), listening to John Scofield's Agogo, fingers burning from playing so much guitar today. I'll cap it off with a call to my son in a little bit. Might put on some Miles Davis later, or perhaps some Wes.

Life is pretty damned good. Judging from what I hear, the crickets and katydids agree.