RE: OT:yet another e-card link and other ramblings

I'm no computer buff by a long shot, but I adore Dilbert.  Sounds just like Madix.  We have a "Wally" in our department....

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From: "Bonnie Holmes" <holmesbm@usit.net>
Reply-To: gardenchat@hort.net
Date:  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 22:36:25 -0800

>Maybe...actually, I am a history and library science major but love science
>fiction...especially the types that explain some part of science or that
>project a cultural impact.   I am fairly proficient with a computer but not
>anywhere near an expert.  I love trends.  
>
>My husband is a writer and often difficult where gifts are concerned.  He
>usually purchases the books and magazines he needs or wants.  My daughter
>and I have given him some "comfort" things that have been successful during
>the past couple of years, such as warm, comfortable house slippers, a new
>desk chair, vests to keep him warm while researching in a very cool library
>and allowing arm freedom, extra large bath towels, etc.
>
>Hope some of these ideas might be useful and maybe generate others and
>reduce that terrible holiday stress...maybe some of the men on this list
>could mention some things that they have especially enjoyed or found
>useful.  
>
>Bonnie Zone 6+ ETN
>
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Bonnie & Bill Morgan <wmorgan972@ameritech.net>
>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
>> Date: 12/26/2003 12:27:21 PM
>> Subject: RE: [CHAT] OT:yet another e-card link and other ramblings
>>
>> We have several of the Star Trek (older) ornaments.  And I've noticed a
>> number of folks who are deeply computer oriented enjoy science fiction. 
>(Is
>> that a left-brain, right-brain variable?  I wonder....)
>>
>> Blessings,
>> Bonnie (SW OH - zone 5)
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
>Behalf
>> Of Bonnie Holmes
>> Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2003 1:22 PM
>> To: gardenchat@hort.net
>> Subject: RE: [CHAT] OT:yet another e-card link and other ramblings
>>
>> Also, since he likes science fiction, you might make sure he has all the
>> winners (and, maybe, runners up) of the Hugo and Nebula awards.  He might
>> also like Dilbert, a lot of computer buffs do.  If he has some favorite
>> movies, there are the videos and DVDs.  Close to that, some science
>fiction
>> readers also like the books on the twists of history or going back in
>> history, such as Timeline.   Sometimes, I see a great t-shirt or tie that
>> features that interest.  (My husband is a crossword puzzle buff and
>> received one of those crossword addict ts for Christmas.)  Or, a tree
>> ornament...I have one of the spaceships.
>>
>> Bonnie Zone 6+ ETN
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > [Original Message]
>> > From: Bonnie & Bill Morgan <wmorgan972@ameritech.net>
>> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
>> > Date: 12/24/2003 1:26:55 PM
>> > Subject: RE: [CHAT] OT:yet another e-card link and other ramblings
>> >
>> > I think you both ought to invest in a few gift certificates to places
>like
>> > Radio Shack, Best Buy, CompUSA, etc.  It has worked well for me for the
>> past
>> > 30+!  (DH is also a computer oriented person.)
>> >
>> > Blessings,
>> > Bonnie ( SW OH - zone 5)
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
>> Behalf
>> > Of David Franzman
>> > Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 12:49 PM
>> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
>> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] OT:yet another e-card link and other ramblings
>> >
>> > Chris, don't you hate buying gifts for those who really don't have 
>> > hobbies or too many interests besides their jobs?  My wife is just like 
>> > your husband...computer analyst/programmer who lives to work.  Me, I'm 
>> > easy, I have so many hobbies and interests you could practically buy me 
>> > anything and I'll develop an interest in it. 
>> >
>> > DF
>> >
>> > Chris wrote:
>> >
>> > >Chris  Long Island, NY  Zone 7
>> > >
>> > >Dear All, 
>> > >
>> > >I've finally caught up with all of my e-mail reading!  I hate when that
>> > >happens as it can take days to go through it all, and I usually miss
>> > >some interesting posts by skimming through the long ones.  Not much
>that
>> > >can be done about it!
>> > >
>> > >It's the day before Christmas and my little tree is not up, the
>presents
>> > >need to be wrapped, I have to pick up some groceries and do some
>baking,
>> > >and I never found the perfect gift for my husband!  He's a workaholic
>> > >computer specialist with few other interests. I don't dare buy computer
>> > >stuff for him as I am out of my league on that front!  He used to be a
>> > >fine woodworker, and has an antique tool collection in storage, but is
>> > >setting up his woodworking shop again after all these years (17).  I
>> > >managed to find a book on antique tools.  I must admit that I haven't
>> > >looked really hard.  He usually gets me some neat gardening gadget. I
>> > >have other interests that make shopping for me a bit easier!
>> > >
>> > >We celebrate Chanukah as well as Christmas.  I already made the
>> > >traditional dinner of latkes, potato pancakes, last Sunday.  Now that
>my
>> > >son is 22 (December birthday as well), I don't feel obligated to hide a
>> > >gift for each night as we light the menorah!  I did hide a gift for my
>> > >niece who is four.  She was visiting with me on Saturday and celebrated
>> > >her first Chanukah .  We played dreidel and she loved the "Chanukah
>> > >hats"!  I also had fun making cards with her to give to her parents and
>> > >grandparents for Christmas.
>> > >
>> > >I'm hoping to work on decorating my family room during my two weeks off
>> > >from school. Maybe I'll read on e of the books that everyone's been
>> > >recommending or go to the movies!  I went to see Lord of the Rings on
>> > >Monday  with my son.  My husband only likes science fiction or lots of
>> > >action, and usually prefers to see a tape or wait until the movie comes
>> > >out on TV, but we manage to drag him out to see a movie or two a year.
>> > >
>> > >I love the cards everyone has been sending!
>> > >
>> > >Here's another Jacquie Lawson card.  I'm thinking of sending in my
>> > >subscription as she deserves to be compensated for her great work!
>> > >
>> > >http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?pv=XS02EN
>> > >
>> > >Here's her website: http://www.jacquielawson.com/thecards.asp?c=XS00EN
>> > >
>> > >The traditional wish for a happy and healthy New Year is what I pray
>for
>> > >all of us!  May we cherish our blessings and rejoice in the good things
>> > >life offers us!  With every ray of sunshine I feel a message of hope is
>> > >sent our way!
>> > >
>> > >Fondly,
>> > >
>> > >Chris
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >-----Original Message-----
>> > >From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
>> > >Behalf Of Donna 
>> > >Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 6:53 AM
>> > >To: gardenchat@hort.net
>> > >Subject: [CHAT] yet another e-card link
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >As if we didn't view enough e-cards already.... a new one (for me)
>> > >showed up that I would like to share.
>> > >
>> > >http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2005967400
>> > >
>> > >Donna
>> > >
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