Saturday, February 19, 2005

Close Enough

Bob Newhart says he wasn't a very good accountant (his profession before comedy) because he always thought "within a few cents" was "close enough".
For the same reason I will never be a computer programmer. I've just spent 20 minutes trying to add Terah to my links list. The preview showed her name, right there under her husband John's name. I clicked save changes and ta-dah! Nothing. Well I'm hoping that one day I will open my blog to find Terah listed.
This is why I farm. When the bales fall off the wagon, it's obvious what needs to be done. On my computer I find myself talking to an object, outloud, and half yelling and half begging "Ah com'on. That's close enough isn't it??

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Close enough" only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.... So take your pick.

Dan

Ralph said...

Cliff

Been there, done that. Wait a minute, I am still there and still doing that. The most amazing thing is half the time I think the this stupid computer understands me.

Ralph

Idgie @ the "Dew" said...

Join Blogroll - it's free and adds your links for you!

Anonymous said...

You're doing something right. My blog has had 7 hits from your blog since you posted this comment. Thanks for the link!

Terah

Gel said...

I feel for you. Well told especially w/ the refernce to Bob. I'm lucky that my patient husband will help me w/ computer technicalities, when he is here. That last part is the glitch, b/c this usually patient Green-eyed lady, has been known to be a tad impatient w/ the ole computer!