Page 1 of 1
Easy Come, Easy Go
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:05 pm
by coriolis
My work just had an auction of surplus computer equipment. I got a Dell Dimension, 350 mhz, 128meg RAM, 4GB HD machine for $5. Yes, Five Dollars. OK it's not the latest and greatest but it's a rock-solid machine with Windows NT and the price was right. It's got a network card already. I also bought a network hub box and was salivating at the idea of getting a home network going.
My dear wife said, Oh, Nicole, (our daughter, out on her own) could use that. Well my bubble of selfishness popped. Of course she needs a computer. She can get email, and everyone's long distance phone bill will go down. The machine needs a modem and I am working with her to find one compatible with WinNT.
This was one of those experiences that make you grow a little.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:09 pm
by breeze
And, you took care of HER, right?
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:11 pm
by mf_dolphin
ROFL @ Breeze! Is there any doubt?
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:11 pm
by Stephanie
What a Dad!!!!
Well, it could've been a $1500 computer that you would've had to buy for her eventually...
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:14 pm
by coriolis
Thanks to all for your support. It really is a win-win situation (rationalizing my disappointment)
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:17 pm
by Guest
At least you are keeping it in the family Coriolis. You did a good thing.
Patricia
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:18 pm
by mf_dolphin
Maybe next time Ed
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:19 pm
by isobar
How's the saying go? ... Be nice to your kids, someday they'll be choosing your nursing home.
Good move, Cori!
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 8:57 pm
by weatherlover427
I think you did the right thing.
Good job.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 10:34 pm
by azskyman
We never outgrow our desire to help the kids. Nor do they ever outgrow the ability to accept your offers.
Granny and Poppysky are babysitting in San Diego while the kids are in Chicago. BUT, I do get to use my son's computer and phone line to say hello on the boards!
Another great deal must be right around the corner somewhere. Keep your eyes open!
Posted: Sun May 25, 2003 11:29 am
by coriolis
I got a modem installed sucessfully. Having problems setting up the dial-up-networking. It needed the install disk to do that, then couldn't find the required .dll file. Have to wait til tuesday to see if the admin at work has another disk.
Posted: Sun May 25, 2003 9:15 pm
by breeze
Coriolis, can I be your kid? I need a new
Compaq Presario...
Posted: Sun May 25, 2003 11:16 pm
by coriolis
I dunno, Breeze, I can have some moods that would give me honorary PMS.
Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 6:40 pm
by Pro-Storm
Five $$$...thats an incredible deal, no matter what the outcome! :32:
Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 10:07 pm
by breeze
LoL.....*breeze is debating the consequences........
Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 7:24 am
by deb_in_nc
My first computer was one that my sis-in-law bought from her company for $50. It need a modem, too. It was an Acer. She called it an early
Christmas present. Then hubby became a comp. widower, LOL.
Debbie