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The discussion revolves around a user's frustration with data loss from a malfunctioning computer and the challenges of recovering that data. Recommendations for data recovery include consulting hard-drive recovery experts, using backup drives, and employing recovery software like FileScavenger. The conversation also touches on the importance of regular backups, with suggestions to mirror hard drives and store valuable files in secure locations. A significant issue arises when the user encounters problems after renewing Norton antivirus, leading to a blank desktop and inability to access essential functions. Various troubleshooting tips are shared, including starting in safe mode and using alternative keys to access recovery options, although the user struggles with keyboard issues. The dialogue humorously reflects on the user's tech troubles and personal anecdotes, including a potential spider bite that raises health concerns. Overall, the thread highlights the complexities of computer maintenance, data recovery, and the need for reliable antivirus solutions.
  • #121


Red Rum said:
Oh yes, my daughter, confide in me and have faith and we shall see this thing through. I may have been defrocked but my healing touch has never deserted me.
Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. It has been 14,697 days since my last confession. But I have a scapular. o:)

Please tell me you aren't traveling for a few days. I'd like to heal before your next trip.
 
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  • #122


Evo said:
Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. It has been 14,697 days since my last confession. But I have a scapular. o:)

Please tell me you aren't traveling for a few days. I'd like to heal before your next trip.
That's your problem, Evo! You need a spatula! I have quite a few, and very rarely suffer any injury.
 
  • #123


spatula? scapular? Should we start a "Cook'in with God" thread?
 
  • #124


Here I was thinking she needs a good scapula...helps keep the arms functioning better. :rolleyes:
 
  • #125


Luckily they seem hard to break, unless she's broken one already.
 
  • #126


Moonbear said:
Here I was thinking she needs a good scapula...helps keep the arms functioning better. :rolleyes:

No, she just needs spectacles...all the better to see things like Ravines of Doom. And spiders.
 
  • #127


lisab said:
No, she just needs spectacles...all the better to see things like Ravines of Doom. And spiders.
Spectacles rock! At least, when they don't house Ganon.
 
  • #128


Ah, the spectacle that is Evo! In all her ER-visit glory. Maybe somebody could paint a composition illustrating her agonies... she is destined for saint-hood.
 
  • #129


Wearing a scapular means you don't go to hell, at least not forever.

"Whosoever dies wearing this Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire
For $10.95 you can buy your ticket out of hell. Heck, I've seen a church online that says it will send you one for free, but I prefer buying mine from the church store so I know it's the real deal.
 
  • #130


Evo said:
Wearing a scapular means you don't go to hell, at least not forever.

For $10.95 you can buy your ticket out of hell. Heck, I've seen a church online that says it will send you one for free, but I prefer buying mine from the church store so I know it's the real deal.
Is this the same place that sell the sham-wows?
 
  • #131


Evo said:
Wearing a scapular means you don't go to hell, at least not forever.

For $10.95 you can buy your ticket out of hell. Heck, I've seen a church online that says it will send you one for free, but I prefer buying mine from the church store so I know it's the real deal.

Probably something similar to a GOOBF card?
 
  • #132


turbo-1 said:
Is this the same place that sell the sham-wows?
That reminds me, I want a shamwow.

Andre said:
Probably something similar to a GOOBF card?
It would be a GOOHF card. (Getting out of Hell free)
 
  • #133


Evo said:
It would be a GOOHF card. (Getting out of Hell free)
You're not out of the woods. Those scapulars were made in China, and if they were blessed at all, it was en mass, and by a closet Taoist/Buddhist or by an atheist just going through the motions. All dispensations originate at the Vatican and all revenue (with shrinkage for local hierarchy) accrues therein.

If I'm going to hell, I want someone to enjoy it with, so hang on.
 
  • #134


For some of us, around October 31st, it means that you're Count Scapular!
http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/bat.gif
Back when I was in high school sometimes I'd be flipping past EWTN and there was this show that was hosted by a guy, if I remember correctly he was dressed like a Catholic cardinal with the yarmulke-type hat and red outfit, but in addition he wore this exciting huge cape with a starched stand-up collar like Count Dracula! I always wanted to be him for Halloween and that's what I would've called myself, Count Scapular. I tried to find a picture of him but my usually trusty google-fu powers were of no avail.
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  • #135


Evo said:
For $10.95 you can buy your ticket out of hell.
For that money, you're only getting a get out of "heck" free dispensation. That means that all the eternity you spend in Hell, you will not get pimples or hangnails, nor have to endure phone calls from in-laws. (Ooops! That last one is not covered by the scapular - Satan has his standards.)
 
  • #136


turbo-1 said:
For that money, you're only getting a get out of "heck" free dispensation. That means that all the eternity you spend in Hell, you will not get pimples or hangnails, nor have to endure phone calls from in-laws. (Ooops! That last one is not covered by the scapular - Satan has his standards.)

Perhaps you can get an ensurance for that.
 
  • #137


I'm trying to remember what a scapular is...is that the mini-trading card of a saint on a string thing?
 
  • #138


Andre said:
Perhaps you can get an ensurance for that.
The "in-law" dispensation was a subject of intense debate for some years, but the Holy See couldn't manage to get the premiums down. Satan has pretty high rates to alleviate the most intrusive punishments, and it wasn't possible to bargain him down.
 
  • #140


turbo-1 said:
The "in-law" dispensation was a subject of intense debate for some years, but the Holy See couldn't manage to get the premiums down. Satan has pretty high rates to alleviate the most intrusive punishments, and it wasn't possible to bargain him down.


So noted. In that case, don't have a phone in hell. :rolleyes:
 
  • #141


So this scarab you mentioned. Also some sort of insect of an Egyptian variety, right? Remind me again how this gets you into heaven?
 
  • #142


Red Rum said:
So this scarab you mentioned. Also some sort of insect of an Egyptian variety, right? Remind me again how this gets you into heaven?
The Virgin Mary gave it to some priest and told him it had supernatural powers. So there.

I paid my money, now I am saved. :approve:

My leg is better, you must have stayed in town.
 
  • #143


I'm delighted to hear about the improvement in the limb. Now we have to conduct a few controlled experiments to determine the relative contributions of my limited travel and the protection of the holy scarab.

And of course if Mother Theresa gave it to you personally and verified its Marian origins, who am I ,a mere former trainee parish priest, to question it?
 
  • #144


And explain to me: If I'm off line and you're online, how come we're having this interaction? Magic or another miracle yet to be acknowledged and celebrated?
 
  • #145


Red Rum said:
And explain to me: If I'm off line and you're online, how come we're having this interaction? Magic or another miracle yet to be acknowledged and celebrated?
I'm invisible. :smile:
 
  • #146


Red Rum said:
I'm delighted to hear about the improvement in the limb. Now we have to conduct a few controlled experiments to determine the relative contributions of my limited travel and the protection of the holy scarab.

And of course if Mother Theresa gave it to you personally and verified its Marian origins, who am I ,a mere former trainee parish priest, to question it?
Reminds of the scene from Monty Python.

King Arthur: The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by divine providence that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. THAT is why I am your king.
Dennis: [interrupting] Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

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Dennis: Oh, but you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you.

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Dennis: Oh but if I went 'round sayin' I was Emperor, just because some moistened bint lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away.
 
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  • #147


Help! I'm being oppressed!
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  • #148


Here's one of my favourites from the Life of Brian. It's what keeps my faith in these trying times.

Ex-Leper: Half a dinare for me bloody life story?
Brian: There's no pleasing some people.
Ex-Leper: That's just what Jesus said, sir.
Ex-Leper: Okay, sir, my final offer: half a shekel for an old ex-leper?
Brian: Did you say "ex-leper"?
Ex-Leper: That's right, sir, 16 years behind a veil and proud of it, sir.
Brian: Well, what happened?
Ex-Leper: Oh, cured, sir.
Brian: Cured?
Ex-Leper: Yes sir, bloody miracle, sir. Bless you!
Brian: Who cured you?
Ex-Leper: Jesus did, sir. I was hopping along, minding my own business, all of a sudden, up he comes, cures me! One minute I'm a leper with a trade, next minute my livelihood's gone. Not so much as a by-your-leave! "You're cured, mate." Bloody do-gooder.

Brian: Well, why don't you go and tell him you want to be a leper again?
Ex-Leper: Uh, I could do that sir, yeah. Yeah, I could do that I suppose. What I was thinking was I was going to ask him if he could make me a bit lame in one leg during the middle of the week. You know, something beggable, but not leprosy, which is a pain in the *** to be blunt and excuse my French, sir.
 
  • #149


Oh my, I've been cleaning with bleach, I can hardly breath. Perhaps if I pour some ammonia into the bleach it will mask the smell. :devil:
 
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  • #150


Evo said:
Oh my, I've been cleaning with bleah, I can hardly breath. Perhaps if I pour some ammonia into the bleach it will mask the smell. :devil:

Of course you are well aware that this is a pretty sure suicide attempt.
 

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