Who said that?

David Wulff

“Who’s there? I heard you! Step out so I can see you!” I’m operating half blind now; I managed to break my only pair of glasses. One of the legs fell off and I couldn’t find the screw, and just now the damned lense popped out and stripped the other little screw holding that in (I applied a bit too much force it seems when I was taping the leg back on and stressed the frame too much. They have fallen apart! :(( Now I am a very short sighted person and I cannot clearly see this text I’m typing even if I lean as close as six inches without a lot of hard focusing - and I’ve lowered my desktop to 1024 x 768 too, the absolute minimum that I can still use Visual Studio at. I’m going to have to ring the local Specsavers in the morning and see if they can make me up a pair using my prescription records, or at the very least slot me in for a quick eye test ASAP. I can’t do anything without my glasses. :(( In a moment – don’t laugh – I’m gong to try sticky taping the lenses over the frames on my old sunglasses. I can remove the tinted lenses if I can find my screwdriver set (they aren’t prescription sadly). The frames are far too small for my lenses though, so I’m going to look like the token geeky kid at a computer fair for the next couple of days. :(( Why does this always happen at the most inconvenient of times?! :mad: :mad: :mad: [ edit ] And to top it all off, the real icing on the cake, I can't find my damned sunglasses! :(

David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

h.a.s: 0.0.4

KaRl

Welcome in a World ruled by Murphy's law. David Wulff wrote: h.a.s: 0.0.4 :confused:

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Rohit Sinha

Yeah, that guy knew all. :cool:
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Rohit Sinha

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Jeremy Falcon

KaЯl wrote: :confused: It's David's HAS rating system. Humor, Anger, Sincerity. Each three parts range from either 1-5 or 0-5. I don't know for sure, but I'm sure David can tell ya. So, in other words, it was a sincere post by David. Jeremy Falcon Imputek

David Wulff

Woo hoo! I found an old pair of prescription glasses I had when I was at school. Hardly fashion items, and they too broke and have long ago been fixed with the aid of a piece of bent coat hanger, but at least I can see again! They are ok for close up sight like using the computer, but walking around the house makes me dizzy they are so weak. - David, 75% happier than ten minutes ago. :| Ok, so to make this thread worthwhile for other people (;)) what should I do - get new glasses or go for contacts? I haven't had contacts before and am not sure how they work or feel (I heard they are like wearing a condom, but when I tried putting a condom in my eye to try it just stung). Can you offer any suggestions? :~

David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

h.a.s: 0.0.4

David Wulff

KaЯl wrote: h.a.s: 0.0.4 humour. anger. sincerity. They used to be those little rating bars in my sig, but they've gone textual now. They indicate my state of mind (or lack of) when I write each message. I.e. if I am taking the piss or making a joke, I'll use: 5.0.0 I.e. if I am pissed off at something I'll use 0.5.5 Combinations are allowed. I usually use a sincerity of 4 (out of 5) to allow for those odd little brain farts that slip into my messages from time to time. :-O

David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

h.a.s: 0.0.4

Rohit Sinha

I don't use either glasses or contacts so you may want to ignore my post and move on to more worthwhile things. Go for what looks good on you. :cool:
Regards,

Rohit Sinha

Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
- Abraham Lincoln

The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.
- Anonymous

PJ Arends

The real question is "Why do you have only one pair?":omg::wtf: Always Always Always have a second pair. Just a little friendly advice from someone who's "been there, done dat":rose:

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David Wulff

Rohit Sinha wrote: Go for what looks good on you. Oh great, condemn me why don't you. :( ;)

David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

h.a.s: 0.0.4

Shog9 0

LASIK? (i'd go with glasses, just 'cause they provide some protection for your eyes in addition to correcting your vision... but then again, i'm not the one having to wear the things, so whatever is more comfortable / convenient for you)

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Ever since i heard the voice i thought i had no choice...

KaRl

David Wulff wrote: They used to be those little rating bars in my sig, but they've gone textual now Yep, I was used to the GUI, I didn't link it to the vi version. :-O

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Roger Wright

David Wulff wrote: get new glasses or go for contacts? Both! It's damned if you do, damned if you don't. If I wear the contacts, it's great so long as I'm driving or just being out and about. But if I do, I can't read normal printed pages without adding a pair of reading specs. If I wear the glasses, I have the hassle of them getting in the way of things (it's nearly impossible to keep the things on if I'm doing anything while upside down), and I have to take them off to read anything or peer closely at something. David Wulff wrote: I tried putting a condom in my eye to try it just stung You're supposed to do that only with the ones that don't include a lubricant - the "raised studs" are probably a bad idea, also. It is ok for women not to like sports, so long as they nod in the right places and bring beers at the right times.
Paul Watson, on Sports - 2/10/2003

Ray Cassick

David Wulff wrote: One of the legs fell off ... Aaaaaaa why does eevryone call them LEGS? They are called ARMS (temples for the geeky technical term). Anyway, coming from the large optical background, the use of wire or papper clips is highly recomended and works very well to replace a stripped screw until you can get tothe store to get a nut and bolt put on. Som eplaces will not retap the hole for fear of weakening the metal of the barrel.

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KaRl

These little happinesses are the only reasons to live :) David Wulff wrote: Can you offer any suggestions ? What about surgery, and definitively get rid of the problem? Is it possible in your case?

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Rohit Sinha

David Wulff wrote: Rohit Sinha wrote: Go for what looks good on you. Oh great, condemn me why don't you. OK then, go for what you look good in. ;) ;P
Regards,

Rohit Sinha

Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
- Abraham Lincoln

The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.
- Anonymous

David Wulff

Lol, that's more like it! :rolleyes:

David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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David Wulff

Roger Wright wrote: it's nearly impossible to keep the things on if I'm doing anything while upside down I'm sorry, one just has to ask... :suss:

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David Wulff

KaЯl wrote: Is it possible in your case? Probably, but I am hesitant to risk even a 1% (or whatever it is now) chance of further damage when it is not life threatening. I value my eyesight more than the inconvienience of having to fumble for my glasses when I step out of the shower.

David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

h.a.s: 0.0.4

Roger Wright

David Wulff wrote: one just has to ask... You would....:-D Such tasks as painting the eaves on the house, searching for a timing mark on the car's crankshaft, installing a new faucet on the kitchen sink, among other tasks. It is ok for women not to like sports, so long as they nod in the right places and bring beers at the right times.
Paul Watson, on Sports - 2/10/2003

KaRl

David Wulff wrote: but I am hesitant to risk even a 1% (or whatever it is now) chance of further damage when it is not life threatening Couldn't you be operated outside of UK? ;P

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