blonde goes down.....

[thetank]

I was respectful enough not to say that

No you didn't, you where too busy trying to find the damn walking stick so you could get to the phone

I like this kinda respectfulness, (is that a word?) keep it up Mikky

[tikay]

Meanwhile, the damn new keyboard still does not work.

[thetank]

When I'm in an ultra lazy mood and just want to sit back on my sofa, whilst using my laptop. I don't want to use any more muscles than I need to so I do this.....

Click on

Start>Control Panel>Accesability Options>On-Screen Keyboard

I can then type away (very slowly) without having to overly exert myself by leaning forward to press the keys. Just laze away with my cordless mouse.
It's useful if you ever find yourself completely up the spout with no keyboard whatsoever.

There's a magnifier there too for you visually impaired types. Thankfully I never need this, but judging by the amount of hours per day I spend staring at a computer screen, it's only a matter of time.