Guess what, I'm alive!

[malthaussen]

My computer died some months ago, and it's taken me this long to save up the money for a replacement. Damn all fixed incomes. Worse yet, I haven't been able to read any news since last October Is the Republic still standing?

I'm sure you all missed me greatly.

-- Mal

[hlthe2b]

1. Back in the middle of primaries heating up.. Best stay close to the lounge...

Welcome back!

[Harker]

6. I'll second that.

One is relatively safe in the lounge.

[First Speaker]

2. Hmmm..."is the republic still standing?" is actually a pretty good question...

...and the answer is yes, but by its fingernails...rather like Harold Lloyd in "Safety Last", hanging from the clock. Or maybe Cary Grant, hanging from George Washington's nose in "North By Northwest". We can but hope...meanwhile, welcome back. It's good to see you...

[Maraya1969]

3. Welcome back!

[barbtries]

4. it's pretty close.

we're teetering on the edge of a very steep cliff.

[JGug1]

5. I'm Still Alive

You will shortly find that life here is like a soap opera. Given about 10 minutes of cruising he net, you will be up to speed.

[MLAA]

7. Welcome home!

[mountain grammy]

8. Glad you're back..

[Generic Brad]

9. A felon in MN who was hiding from police gave away his location when he farted

That was the best news story you may have missed.

[True Dough]

10. Which brand of replacement computer did you go with, Mal?

Glad you found your way back here and didn't have to start a new account due to not having access to your password.

[malthaussen]

11. An old laptop

Since I use the computer only for ancient software and surfing, I got a cheap Win7 laptop at one of the local pawnshops (there are many!). It does what I need, and I don't have to pay Microsoft yet another licensing fee.

-- mal

[denbot]

12. Hey there

Welcome back.