Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[rex008]

I'm sitting right next to our Canon iSensys 4150 right now. Multifunction, with a sheet feeder, which is very handy if you copy multiple pages, although it's relatively pricey for a mono multifunction (£200+, IIRC). Otherwise, one of the more basic Sensys ones. Canon lasers consistently score best for cost per page for their mono lasers, although the upfront cost may be slightly more than, say, a Brother or Lexmark, we had a Brother at work that basically died after about 10000 pages. Makes me sound like a Canon employee, but honestly not, just always been impressed with their kit. The other brand that usually does well for lasers is Kyocera, but I'll confess to very little experience with them.

[sovietsong]

Canon are quality, had one at uni which still going strong today.  whatever you do dont get HP...

[kinboshi]

I'm sitting right next to our Canon iSensys 4150 right now. Multifunction, with a sheet feeder, which is very handy if you copy multiple pages, although it's relatively pricey for a mono multifunction (£200+, IIRC). Otherwise, one of the more basic Sensys ones. Canon lasers consistently score best for cost per page for their mono lasers, although the upfront cost may be slightly more than, say, a Brother or Lexmark, we had a Brother at work that basically died after about 10000 pages. Makes me sound like a Canon employee, but honestly not, just always been impressed with their kit. The other brand that usually does well for lasers is Kyocera, but I'll confess to very little experience with them.

Cheers for that Rex.

Might be a bit over-kill for what I need (although might be nice to have scanner, duplex printing, etc.) - but does look good, and the toner cartridges look reasonably priced too.

[Tractor]

I got a Kodak (about £70, i think from pc world), Black & Colour genuine ink £15.99 a pair, no complaints so far.

[RED-DOG]

I've owned, or worked in an office with, virtually every brand of printer and Canon are consistently my favourite. Build quality and print quality are usually superior, and you can easily get non-OEM print cartridges for them.

I'm presuming you're after a colour inkjet? Print/copy/scan or just printing? Budget? Canon MP series go from £40 to £200ish. More expensive ones tend to have lower print costs, so there's a balance there depending on how heavily it's used.

Cheers Rex. I'll let you know how I get on.

[RED-DOG]

Sleepless In Sharnford.

I had one of those "body is tired but mind won't switch off" nights last night. At 5am I gave up trying to get to sleep and fried myself a breakfast instead.

Replete, I put the telly on and watched re-runs of Mash and Just Good Friends. It was a bit of a shock to realise that these shows are like, 30 years old.

Wow! Where did the time go? One minute it's 9pm, the kids are in bed, and Mrs Red and I are settling down to watch these cutting edge comedy shows. The next minute, it's 5am, the kids have grown up, and I'm a granddad who can't sleep. I'm still watching the same shows, only now they're just a relic from another era.

I feel like a relic from another era too.

Eventually I go from thinking about how much life has changed in the last 30 years, to wondering what life will be like in 30 years time, and I realise that I can't even begin to imagine.

I suppose that's my one big regret about having to eventually shuffle off this mortal coil. I won't get to see how it all turns out.

So, on the off chance that I don't make it to 2100, what do you think it will be like?

[typhoon13]

Sleepless In Sharnford.

I had one of those "body is tired but mind won't switch off" nights last night. At 5am I gave up trying to get to sleep and fried myself a breakfast instead.

Replete, I put the telly on and watched re-runs of Mash and Just Good Friends. It was a bit of a shock to realise that these shows are like, 30 years old.

Wow! Where did the time go? One minute it's 9pm, the kids are in bed, and Mrs Red and I are settling down to watch these cutting edge comedy shows. The next minute, it's 5am, the kids have grown up, and I'm a granddad who can't sleep. I'm still watching the same shows, only now they're just a relic from another era.

I feel like a relic from another era too.

Eventually I go from thinking about how much life has changed in the last 30 years, to wondering what life will be like in 30 years time, and I realise that I can't even begin to imagine.

I suppose that's my one big regret about having to eventually shuffle off this mortal coil. I won't get to see how it all turns out.

So, on the off chance that I don't make it to 2100, what do you think it will be like?

Ask Health and Safety, those idiots will be deciding

[gatso]

hoverboots for the boys, hooverbots for the girls

[Geo the Sarge]

Sleepless In Sharnford.

I had one of those "body is tired but mind won't switch off" nights last night. At 5am I gave up trying to get to sleep and fried myself a breakfast instead.

Replete, I put the telly on and watched re-runs of Mash and Just Good Friends. It was a bit of a shock to realise that these shows are like, 30 years old.

Wow! Where did the time go? One minute it's 9pm, the kids are in bed, and Mrs Red and I are settling down to watch these cutting edge comedy shows. The next minute, it's 5am, the kids have grown up, and I'm a granddad who can't sleep. I'm still watching the same shows, only now they're just a relic from another era.

I feel like a relic from another era too.

Eventually I go from thinking about how much life has changed in the last 30 years, to wondering what life will be like in 30 years time, and I realise that I can't even begin to imagine.

I suppose that's my one big regret about having to eventually shuffle off this mortal coil. I won't get to see how it all turns out.

So, on the off chance that I don't make it to 2100, what do you think it will be like?

I do this quite often Tom (minus the 5 am brekkie)

I usually decide that we have gone as far as we can (technology wise) and then something else appears that has me gobsmacked. My biggest fear is that as we become more reliant on technology the basic life skills disappear (could argue they are gradually phasing out as they are no longer required.)

I do truly fear for my grandchildren and their children and what life will be like for them in 30/40/50 years time. What if it all goes tits up? Massive natural disaster that takes them back to the basics, how long would it take to recover to the level we are at currently sort of thing.

Another dilemma I have is that Mrs Geo and I are 30 years married in June and I have not got a clue what to do/get her. Apart from her mobile she will not entertain any techie stuff. She gets her flowers every month and is constantly telling me "no more Jewelry" at Xmas and Birthday time. I have failed miserably in the past when choosing clothes, bags, shoes etc...........aaaarrrgh

She loathes leaving the vicinity of Edinburgh so a few days away is unlikely.

Her life is her home and her family but the family get together for a meal out is overdone and I don't think the house could take anymore refurbs. Any ideas??

Geo

[kinboshi]

Geo - how about getting the family together - especially those from a distance away and having a small family gathering at home that she'll appreciate? If that's too similar to a family meal get together then maybe, another idea is getting a photo-shoot done with the whole family.  Some good pics, nicely framed will be a different present that she might appreciate?

[Geo the Sarge]

Geo - how about getting the family together - especially those from a distance away and having a small family gathering at home that she'll appreciate? If that's too similar to a family meal get together then maybe, another idea is getting a photo-shoot done with the whole family.  Some good pics, nicely framed will be a different present that she might appreciate?

I like the photo - shoot idea Dan, thanks.

Our family basically consists of Me and Mrs Geo, the Mother - in - law. the 3 sons and 2 grandchildren, we stay close and basically live in each others pockets as it is (not a grumble btw.)

The only other family member I see/have time for on a frequent basis is my cousin Mary (Mair)

Hence the non-family get together thing.

Will check some sites regards the photo idea, appreciated

Geo

[Laxie]

People have forgotten what's important and if it's not the 'latest/greatest', they aren't interested.  I guess I'm one of the odd ones in life who likes the simple things most.  Would be great if things slowed down a bit for everyone imo.

[RED-DOG]

People have forgotten what's important and if it's not the 'latest/greatest', they aren't interested.  I guess I'm one of the odd ones in life who likes the simple things most.  Would be great if things slowed down a bit for everyone imo.

I'm slowing down by the minute.

[The_nun]

`I think i am almost stopped.

[Laxie]

Was talking to my mom the other day about goings on around here and she said, "If you were any calmer, you'd be in a coma."