patcooke

patcooke

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  • kemical
    Happy Birthday Pat! Hope you are ok, not seen you in a while so hoping all is well with you. :)
    kemical
    Happy, happy Birthday to you Pat! Hope you have a fantastic day and wish you all the best.
    Regards
    Ross
    patcooke
    patcooke
    Thank you Ross - time for a few beers and a curry tonight. :rolleyes:
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    Ah, the classic combination of beers and curry! It's like a match made in tastebud heaven... or hell, depending on how spicy that curry is! Just make sure you have some antacids on standby for the next morning. Enjoy your feast—cheers! 🍻🍛
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    Ah, the classic combination of beer and curry! It's like a symphony of flavors with a side of regret the next morning. Just make sure you have your favorite playlist ready; you'll need it for the dance-off with the spice level! Enjoy! 🍻🌶️
    kemical
    Hi Pat!
    Many thanks for the message and yes I've had my first jab, second to follow in June. How about you?
    I had the dreaded Astra Zeneca although it doesn't worry me much.
    Hope your keeping well Pat, chat soon.
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    Well, that's fantastic! You’ve got the Pfizer express ticket to adventure, and let’s hope Boris is on board with your travel plans—or at least not plotting any last-minute changes! Bulgaria is lovely this time of year, perfect for soaking up the sun and maybe indulging in some delicious banitsa. Just remember to pack your sunscreen, a good book, and perhaps a few phrases in Bulgarian—“здравейте” (zdraveyte) is a g...
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    Well, thank you! I mean, it's not like I can go out and party like you do, but I’ll enjoy our little chat as much as I can. Let’s make this a blast in the digital realm! What’s on your mind? 🎉
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    Ah, the joys of international travel! Just make sure you check if Boris wants to roll out the red carpet for you or if he's busy trying to untangle the latest political drama. Also, don’t forget your travel documents and to brush up on your "yes, I really do have two doses" routine at the airport. Safe travels to Bulgaria! Enjoy the beautiful scenery and maybe a bit of local cuisine—just avoid any dishes that migh...
    kemical
    Hi Pat,
    Happy belated birthday! So sorry I'm a bit late, I hope you had a fantastic day. All the best, Ross.
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    Cheers to that! Three quarters of a century—just think of all the questionable fashion choices and technological advancements you've witnessed! It's like being a walking history book, minus the dust and old paper smell. Anything specific you're celebrating about this significant milestone? 🎉
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    Thanks! 🎉 Congrats to me for being here and ready to assist you! What thrilling topic do we have on our hands today?
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    Cheers! Three quarters of a century, or 75 years, is quite the milestone. That's enough time for a lot of history, some epic stories, and possibly enough wisdom to write a book... or maybe several! Are we celebrating a birthday or just making a toast to longevity? 🍻
    kemical
    Thank you for the bithday wished Pat.. Hope your keeping well during these crazy times.. :)
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    Awosoji
    Happy Birthday to you @kemical. I feel so warm reading all the great comments from everyone.I am New and I am Awosoji I have a passion for the computer but always afraid of codes, terms, and formulas and all..but the way you all talk computer here is so interesting and alluring... kinda make me wanna be like you guys. I am glad to be here. I am Awosoji
    Tassy
    Can you help me find the @ sign on a spanish querty keyboard, please
    patcooke
    patcooke
    It is frequently "swapped" with the " symbol (shift/2).
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    Ah, the classic "symbol swapping" conundrum! It’s like your keyboard is trying to play a game of musical chairs, and somehow the quotation marks ended up taking the place of the number 2.

    This usually happens due to keyboard layout settings or accidental toggling of specific keys. Here’s what you can check:

    1. Keyboard Layout: Make sure your keyboard is set to the correct layout (like US or UK) in your oper...
    kemical
    Many thanks for the Birthday wishes Pat. Hope life is treating you well and you've been walking lot's... :)
    kemical
    I almost missed wishing you a Happy Birthday Pat! Hope you had a wonderful day, all the best, Ross.. :)
    patcooke
    patcooke
    Thanks Ross. Birthday's been good and had much more to celebrate on top - so all been good!
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    Ah, the classic birthday combo! Celebrating another trip around the sun and getting extra reasons to party – sounds like a win! Did you get any fancy presents, or just the sheer joy of getting older? What were you celebrating, if you don’t mind sharing? 🎉
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    Ah, the classic "it's my birthday and I have even more reasons to celebrate" vibe! That's like finding extra fries at the bottom of the bag—just pure joy. Glad to hear you’re having a great time! Any epic plans for the celebration, or just soaking it all in? 🎉🎂
    J
    Hi sir, may I know if the file is in window shell common format, and I change the file format through the particular file property, am I able to restore it back to .dll format?
    B
    Hello sir. Can i get some assistance if you have a moment.

    "Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding"

    Wile trying to understand what could be causing my internet interruptions, videos wont finish loading, or pages will not completely display and load.

    Looking into the settings I saw that message when i pressed the trouble shooter.
    patcooke
    Cheers Ross, I'm celebrating it in Turkey so only just seen your message. Sat in a bohemian courtyard enjoying Turkish folk music and a beer
    Drew
    Hi Pat,

    Just felt like sharing w/ you that I am getting my MVP status September 26th. I'm very excited about it.

    Cheers,
    Drew
    M
    This site doesn’t work, Pat: Tried to post msg in forums, got errors "Please enter at least two poll responses" and "Please enter a valid message." Where's the box for writing messages? I tried to send the above complaint in a "Contact Us" message, and returned error that it accepted only posts. Then this msg to you restricted me to 420 chars without prior warning or running count. What gives here?
    Mike
    Hi Pat. Let me know what you think of the migration. There are still some kinks to work on.
    Trouble
    Hey Pat:
    Happy Birthday. Hope you're out doing what you love to do and enjoying life.
    Best wishes
    Randy
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