theonlyski 8 #26 April 3, 2013 Quote Quote Last year I had a lightning bolt hit the power transformer on the pole that supplies my house. Thunder was instantaneous. Made me jump pretty good. Lemme get this straight; The deaf guy is scared of thunder. He was probably having a little "hand to man" fun on the computer and thought it was a camera flash going off."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #27 April 3, 2013 Quote Quote Lost my hard drive a couple months back during one of these, not taking any chances again! Hey ya old fart. Buy an external USB drive (even better if you find one that will run off of USB power) and back your stuff up to it once a week or so. When it's not actively backing up, UNPLUG IT and put it in a safe place. Got one but it's full of porn! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #28 April 3, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Lost my hard drive a couple months back during one of these, not taking any chances again! Hey ya old fart. Buy an external USB drive (even better if you find one that will run off of USB power) and back your stuff up to it once a week or so. When it's not actively backing up, UNPLUG IT and put it in a safe place. Got one but it's full of porn! So get another one! There's PLENTY of porn on the internet that you haven't downloaded yet."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #29 April 3, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote Lost my hard drive a couple months back during one of these, not taking any chances again! Hey ya old fart. Buy an external USB drive (even better if you find one that will run off of USB power) and back your stuff up to it once a week or so. When it's not actively backing up, UNPLUG IT and put it in a safe place. Got one but it's full of porn! So get another one! There's PLENTY of porn on the internet that you haven't downloaded yet. In MY case by 'porn' I mean airshow pics, skydiving pics, etc... But yeah I should back up everything I guess. REALLY don't need to go through the WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL MY MUSIC with Capt. Mom..AGAIN! & hey you were right, they recovered most of it...it was just really messed up...thanks for the advise! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #30 April 3, 2013 Quote Quote Last year I had a lightning bolt hit the power transformer on the pole that supplies my house. Thunder was instantaneous. Made me jump pretty good. Lemme get this straight; The deaf guy is scared of thunder. When a big bolt of lightning hits less than 50 feet from you, rest assured, it don't make a damn bit of difference how deaf you are! You're gonna feel it!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #31 April 3, 2013 Quote Quote THAT will git the ticker clickin' & put pep in yer step! ____________________________________________________ let me translate that for ya'll "that will make you shit yer pants" You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #32 April 3, 2013 Quote WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL MY MUSIC with Capt. Mom..AGAIN! Bet THAT was fun, you poor bastard! "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #33 April 3, 2013 Quote Quote Quote THAT will git the ticker clickin' & put pep in yer step! ____________________________________________________ let me translate that for ya'll "that will make you shit yer depends" FIFY "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MArista 0 #34 April 5, 2013 The booger monster from space has Houston surrounded! Surrender or else! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,447 #35 April 5, 2013 Well, the ATT guy came out today to fix the system (the new box they shipped didn't). He went outside to look, and his technical assessment was "it's fried." Big black scorch mark inside the phone box, and he doesn't trust the phone wiring inside the house any more. So, we're getting lots of new wires festooned up the side of the house... Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites