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Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake? - I don't think I've ever had a reason to call a plumber, at least in the last 14 years since I moved into my house... Of course, I'll probably have a reason to call one today just because I said that...
Extra Credit Question :
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home? - Oh back then I never thought I needed a PC, I bought the first one in 1996, with Windows 3.1. I do remember using PCs when I was at Tech school in 1985, they didn't have a hard drive, evertime you started the computer, you had to use a 5.5" floppy disk, which initially only had less than 1/2 mega-byte (512 KB) of storage space. If you had a PC from the first generation, you had to learn how to use DOS, which are commands that are issued at command line, they didn't have Windows until 1985, Microsoft basically copied the Macintosh/Apple, which was more advanced back then because it had the GUI (Graphical User Interface.
Bonus Question:
How many keys do you have on your key chain? - LOL.. just enough.. to put holes in the pockets of my pants... - I have 4 of them.... Keys not holes...
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis? - All of them.
Just for Fun:
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project? - Hmm... When I moved in.. The house was empty, I moved in and it got furniture.. does that count? Actually, the projects were done outside in the front and back yards 5 years ago. I'm sure whenever I get married, the wife will have good ideas for remodelling/decorating because right now it looks like a house for a bachelor..
[quote=Kobber;24000393]Good morning everyone and welcome to Tuesday's QOTD. I spent a substantial portion of the day at the local Council offices, trying to lodge plans to convert my garage to a usable room. It’s back to the drawing board on the plans, and an armful of application papers to complete.
Today’s Question:
Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake?
Extra Credit Question :
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home?Spring of 1996.
Bonus Question:
How many keys do you have on your key chain?Two.
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis?Two.
Just for Fun:
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project?Installed a door.
Today in History:
1833Patent granted for first soda fountain 1865 Fire alarm and police telegraph system put into operation in San Francisco 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Murdock become 1st to travel across U.S. by car, they leave Los Angeles in a Packard and arrive in New York City in 32d-5h-25m 1969 Paul McCartney says there is no truth to rumors he is dead 1981 IBM-PC computer introduced 1990 West and East Germany agree to merge currency and economies on July 1st
Today’s Word:
Fard / fahrd \ , verb;
1. To apply cosmetics. I seldom fard when I'm in the house.
noun:
1. Facial cosmetics.
Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake?
I've never called a plumber. I always do it myself.
Extra Credit Question :
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home?
November 1982
Bonus Question:
How many keys do you have on your key chain?Three
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis?Two
Just for Fun:
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project?Replace/rebuild the chimney chase, some siding, a number of windows, and painting the outside of the house. We are replacing more windows this summer.
Today in History:
1833Patent granted for first soda fountain 1865 Fire alarm and police telegraph system put into operation in San Francisco 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Murdock become 1st to travel across U.S. by car, they leave Los Angeles in a Packard and arrive in New York City in 32d-5h-25m 1969 Paul McCartney says there is no truth to rumors he is dead 1981 IBM-PC computer introduced 1990 West and East Germany agree to merge currency and economies on July 1st
National Teach Your Children to Save Day LOL, I thought it said "to Slave Day"
Genocide Remembrance Day
Pigs-in-a-blanket Day
National Puppetry Day
Plumbers’ Day
Good morning everyone and welcome to Tuesday's QOTD. I spent a substantial portion of the day at the local Council offices, trying to lodge plans to convert my garage to a usable room. It’s back to the drawing board on the plans, and an armful of application papers to complete.
Today’s Question:
Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake?Had a nasty case of frozen pipes several years ago when the temperature nosedived to -12 degrees. Brrr!
Extra Credit Question :
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home? Probably later than most here, got the computer just a little over four years ago.
Bonus Question:
How many keys do you have on your key chain?Eleven (had to look!)
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis?Seven of them- Buick and the Jeep 2 keys each, dead bolt and regular lock on the house, one on the storage shed, one on the big tool box in the shed.
Just for Fun:
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project? OMG, can't remember that far back- got several projects in the future such as vinyl siding, a new tuff shed, etc. But the billfold says no and the checking account says hell no!
Today in History:
1833Patent granted for first soda fountain 1865 Fire alarm and police telegraph system put into operation in San Francisco 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Murdock become 1st to travel across U.S. by car, they leave Los Angeles in a Packard and arrive in New York City in 32d-5h-25m 1969 Paul McCartney says there is no truth to rumors he is dead I remember that whole scenario: Paul wearing no shoes on the cover of Abbey Road lp, the suttle "hints" on the Sargent Peppers" lp, etc. 1981 IBM-PC computer introduced 1990 West and East Germany agree to merge currency and economies on July 1st
National Teach Your Children to Save DayGreat idea.
Genocide Remembrance Day
Pigs-in-a-blanket Day Yummo!
National Puppetry Day The never ending puppet show is in Washington D.C. at 1800 Pennsylvania Ave.
Plumbers’ Day A hard job and a thankless one as well!
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Today’s Question:
Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake? It's been a few years and it looks like I need to give him a call as we have a slow running drain I can't clear.
Extra Credit Question :
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home? 1982 a Franklin Ace 1000. It was a clone of a Apple II Plus.
Bonus Question:
How many keys do you have on your key chain? The one I carry has 5 + 2 car fobs.
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis? 3
Just for Fun:
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project?
A new garage door.
Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake?I didn't use a plumber, but a handyman with plumbing skills to replace my garbage disposal about a year ago.
Extra Credit Question :
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home?I was a late bloomer to home computing. My first PC was given to me (a second-hand Hewlett-Packard) in January 1999.
Bonus Question:
How many keys do you have on your key chain?3
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis? 2
Just for Fun:
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project?Kitchen remodel last year. Also painted the bathroom.
Today’s Word:
Fard / fahrd \ , verb;
1. To apply cosmetics.
noun:
1. Facial cosmetics. I don't do this since I don't wear cosmetics.
Today Is:
National Teach Your Children to Save Day Get them started early and open a savings account for them at your local credit union!
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Today’s Question: thanks, kobber
Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake? -
After years of never needing a plumber, about two weeks ago all of a sudden a pipe burst and my whole laundry room was flooded. I heard this noise when I was watching TV and water was just gushing out. If I had not been home , my house probably would have been destroyed. I ran across the street and got a neighbor who is a handy man and he came right away and turned off the water and fixed everything. I would say that the water was at least two inches deep and had already gone into the hallway.
Extra Credit Question :
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home? -
My son who was about eight at the time got a computer ( Commodre 64?) right away and later an Amiga as he like to work on computer graphics.I had always said I would never get one, but then I said that about a microwave too.
Bonus Question:
How many keys do you have on your key chain? -
Probably about six. I have a lot of those tags from different stores and all also.
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis? -
I don't even think the ones to the back door actualy work. .
Just for Fun:
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project? -
When I moved here three years ago, I redid everything. Kitchen, wood floors and all. Can you imagine that I am leaving already?
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Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake? I have never called a plumber.
Extra Credit Question :
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home? Hmmmmmmm...Somewhere in the mid to late 90's.
Bonus Question:
How many keys do you have on your key chain? There are a total of 3 keys
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis? 2 of the 3 keys
Just for Fun:
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project? I am pretty sure the next one will be my first one. I was going to ask if buying a new tv counted as remodelling, but even that was 25 years ago.
Sunny, breezy and in the high 80s today in the NV desert.
Today’s Question:
Today is National Plumbers’ Day. When was the last time you had to call a plumber and what task did you need them to undertake?About 18 months ago to fix clogged pipes.
The IBM-PC was introduced on this day in 1981. How long after this did you obtain your first computer at home? My son had a Commodore 64 in the early 80s.
How many keys do you have on your key chain? About 8.
How many of those keys do you actually use on a regular basis? Most daily and the rest, at least weekly.
What was your last home remodelling/decorating project? 18 months ago, before I moved into my home, I replaced all light and plumbing fixtures, bathroom mirrors and painted all interior walls.
Thanks for the questions Kobber, and happy Tuesday everyone!
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- I have 4 of them.... Keys not holes... 
