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csziggy

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59. I no longer shoot for high powered

Sat Mar 9, 2013, 07:20 PM

Mar 2013

Now that a basic box can handle the Photoshop stuff I'm doing. For a while we were rebuilding old machines and giving them to kids who couldn't afford computers. When I got so I couldn't pick up the cases, I had to quit. Besides, we'd run out of kids we knew that needed the computers.

Right now I'm trying to talk myself out of buying a new laser printer. Brother has one with two paper sources that duplexes for $150. I can add a third paper source for not a lot. I'd like to have plain paper, reused paper and specialty paper so the extra tray would be nice. I wish I could find a color laser with multiple trays for a decent price - then I'd give up the inkjet printer. I really want the duplexing capability I could have saved reams of paper over the last few years with that!

I hate multi-functions with a passion. Some part of the thing always breaks down and you're stuck with a thing that doesn't do what you need. I'm tempted by a Brother multi-function solely because it can scan 11x17" - but I am not that impressed by its print quality.

So many toys, so little money!

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Views on eyeglass styles [View all] BainsBane Mar 2013 OP

what are the 80s styles? OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #1

bigger lenses BainsBane Mar 2013 #2

Not nuts about the look but as a multifocal wearer I expect they're great. nolabear Mar 2013 #3

I have to buy new glasses this weekend BainsBane Mar 2013 #4

If you have never bought eyeglasses online... MicaelS Mar 2013 #15

Zenni has been good for me. Graybeard Mar 2013 #27

I've bought from Warby Parker and have loved them! Agschmid Mar 2013 #28

Ohhh, meh OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #5

i dont like them. i know they are popular, but i do not think a good frame on any face. nt seabeyond Mar 2013 #50

I wear the biggest lenses possible in metal frames with the springy things in the folding part. talkingmime Mar 2013 #6

I agree with you - I hate having the little lenses framing my view csziggy Mar 2013 #16

Well don't bother with Pearl or Lenscrafters. They don't have any large frames. talkingmime Mar 2013 #17

I've been going to a local chain csziggy Mar 2013 #18

I have to use bifocals. I haven't seen half-frames in forever, but I do remember them. talkingmime Mar 2013 #19

I have bifocals for the computer csziggy Mar 2013 #20

I can use my bifocals on the computer if I tip my head back in nose-bleed position. talkingmime Mar 2013 #21

Have you thought about the no line ones BainsBane Mar 2013 #22

I've thought about transitionals, but I sort of like the line to clue me in as to focal distance. talkingmime Mar 2013 #23

Be careful with that tilting csziggy Mar 2013 #31

I know I shouldn't but nolabear Mar 2013 #36

Oh, we all gave Dad a hard time about it csziggy Mar 2013 #41

I'm a heavy multi-tasker. There are generally three, sometimes four monitors on. talkingmime Mar 2013 #46

I love my computer bifocals! csziggy Mar 2013 #51

I've thought of getting transitional trifocals to handle the job - distance monitors, close, reading talkingmime Mar 2013 #53

Transitionals wouldn't work for me csziggy Mar 2013 #55

I like the line so I can distinguish, but I'm willing to give transitionals a try. talkingmime Mar 2013 #56

Yes - I had dual monitors for a while when I was playing around csziggy Mar 2013 #57

I've got a really powerful box with the two monitors I mentioned and a laptop in use at all times. talkingmime Mar 2013 #58

I no longer shoot for high powered csziggy Mar 2013 #59

The multi-function ones have served me well. I only buy HP, mostly for reliability. talkingmime Mar 2013 #60

Maybe the multifunction drivers have gotten better csziggy Mar 2013 #61

I always used Epson for dot matrix, Brother for typewriters, and HP for printers. talkingmime Mar 2013 #62

I agree with the HP printers being cost effective csziggy Mar 2013 #63

HP's moving toward pure-ink cartridges (hold more than the head in cartridge kinds). talkingmime Mar 2013 #66

I know I use more cyan than any other color csziggy Mar 2013 #70

They're called "spring temples", just so ya know. SPN* trof Mar 2013 #29

Thank you. I couldn't think of the term. talkingmime Mar 2013 #45

Jeeez I hated those. I was always breaking the frames, usually playing basketball. Hoyt Mar 2013 #76

Gosh, that style is unbecoming imo. Helen Reddy Mar 2013 #7

you haven't seen them around? BainsBane Mar 2013 #11

Besides, Helen Reddy Mar 2013 #8

What do I think? Ew. Bertha Venation Mar 2013 #9

me too BainsBane Mar 2013 #10

I still have mine from the 80's. progressoid Mar 2013 #12

I have a pair of hipster Ray Ban glasses tammywammy Mar 2013 #13

i had a pair that weighed at least five pounds. awful memories of junior high. just awful. backtoblue Mar 2013 #14

The ones I got in November are a bit larger, kcass1954 Mar 2013 #24

those look nice BainsBane Mar 2013 #25

Oh I know, and I didn't like them any better in the 80s than I do now. kcass1954 Mar 2013 #26

Zenni Optical and goggles4U are both good websites. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #30

did you use a picture BainsBane Mar 2013 #35

No. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #37

I need sturdy glasses BainsBane Mar 2013 #39

I have to get plastic too. Lenses and frames. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #42

when you order online BainsBane Mar 2013 #48

My prescription did not give the pupil distance Digit Mar 2013 #71

Thanks BainsBane Mar 2013 #72

I wear readers, which are small for a reason. But large glasses are more flattering Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #32

I prefer rectangular shaped glasses BainsBane Mar 2013 #33

Square or rectangle, yes, is what I meant. Just not round or oval. nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #34

Do you need anything different BainsBane Mar 2013 #43

I wear readers. No prescription. I buy them at discount stores. Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #47

sorry BainsBane Mar 2013 #49

Don't know about the 80's... triguy46 Mar 2013 #38

those are the 80s style BainsBane Mar 2013 #40

I really like those! n/t kurtzapril4 Mar 2013 #52

I'll wear any kind that's comfortable on the nose RILib Mar 2013 #44

I once wanted to try on round frames such as Joseph Kennedy and James Joyce wore: hedgehog Mar 2013 #54

I had a pair of those, but I lost them. hunter Mar 2013 #64

I just ordered TuxedoKat Mar 2013 #65

PIc of SO's daughter walking in Manhattan from Books&Liquor blog... HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #67

They look nice on her! BainsBane Mar 2013 #68

Certainly evidence of BIG lenses on glasses HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #69

Classic cashmere coat there!!! Classy!!! Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #73

Swifty sez mockmonkey Mar 2013 #74

I was just looking at some like that on Zenni Optical BainsBane Mar 2013 #75

Brett Somers mockmonkey Mar 2013 #77