Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-15 Thread Tony Firshman
On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 at 09:31:47, wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) In a message dated 12/12/04 21:26:43 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What I really *really* want (but wouldn't be able to afford) is a Thor. But it seems that they truly are as rare as hens teeth. Many of the

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Perhaps that should read Am I The Only Person Who Still Uses MDV Carts or who has working MDV drives Well, strictly speaking I don't really use MDVs much these days; and given that all my QLs are currently mothballed (or, rather, parked, seeing as they're in the garage) I'm not currently

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Tony Firshman
On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 at 19:13:38, Dilwyn Jones wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) What I really want is a QuBIDE, but SWMBO has curtailed any futher oldecomputer related orders until finances improve :( I have one for sale - bigger hint!! Err...SWMBO? You haven't read Rider Haggard - She who must

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Jeremy Taffel
Dilwyn Jones wrote: What I really want is a QuBIDE, but SWMBO has curtailed any futher oldecomputer related orders until finances improve :( I have one for sale - bigger hint!! Err...SWMBO? she who must be obeyed - I assume. ___

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread John Taylor
On Monday, December 13, 2004, at 10:52 PM, Tony Firshman wrote: On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 at 19:13:38, Dilwyn Jones wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) What I really want is a QuBIDE, but SWMBO has curtailed any futher oldecomputer related orders until finances improve :( I have one for sale - bigger

Re: Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread dilwyn.jones
Err...SWMBO? You haven't read Rider Haggard - She who must be obeyed Tony Never heard of it, let alone read it. Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Adrian Vickers
At 12:28 14/12/2004, you wrote: Mind you he might have picked it up from somewhere else - the bible, Shakespeare? Plain commonsense if you ask me I mean, it's obvious isn't it? ;) ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Phoebus Dokos
Tue, 14 Dec 2004 12:28:43 +,() Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] /wrote: On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 at 05:23:27, Phoebus Dokos wrote: I always thought it was my wife :-) Exactly. These all refer back to Rider Haggard. Mind you he might have picked it up from somewhere else - the bible,

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Tony Firshman
On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 at 09:48:31, John Taylor wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) On Monday, December 13, 2004, at 10:52 PM, Tony Firshman wrote: On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 at 19:13:38, Dilwyn Jones wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) What I really want is a QuBIDE, but SWMBO has curtailed any futher

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Tony Firshman
On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 at 05:23:27, Phoebus Dokos wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 09:48:31 +,() John Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] /wrote: On Monday, December 13, 2004, at 10:52 PM, Tony Firshman wrote: On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 at 19:13:38, Dilwyn Jones wrote: (ref:

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Geogwilt
In a message dated 12/12/04 21:26:43 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What I really *really* want (but wouldn't be able to afford) is a Thor. But it seems that they truly are as rare as hens teeth. Many of the hard disk equipped Thors have long since found they no longer have

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Dilwyn Jones
What I really want is a QuBIDE, but SWMBO has curtailed any futher oldecomputer related orders until finances improve :( I have one for sale - bigger hint!! Err...SWMBO? -- Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread Adrian Vickers
At 19:13 13/12/2004, you wrote: What I really want is a QuBIDE, but SWMBO has curtailed any futher oldecomputer related orders until finances improve :( I have one for sale - bigger hint!! Err...SWMBO? If you are asking me what does SWMBO stand for, it is She Who Must Be Obeyed. If you are

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-12 Thread Phoebus Dokos
Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:45:57 +,() Adrian Vickers [EMAIL PROTECTED] /wrote: snip What I really *really* want (but wouldn't be able to afford) is a Thor. But it seems that they truly are as rare as hens teeth. Yes and if Darren will remember to go to the post office to get a quote I will

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-12 Thread Adrian Vickers
At 20:58 12/12/2004, you wrote: But anyway - I digress. How about this vitally important microdrive question then? Ribbed side up of course :-) I *knew* it couldn't just be me (phew!). I find it more aesthetically pleasing, y'know. ___ QL-Users Mailing

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-12 Thread Roy wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Adrian Vickers [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes SNIP What I really want is a QuBIDE, but SWMBO has curtailed any futher oldecomputer related orders until finances improve :( I have one for sale - bigger hint!! -- Roy Wood Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex.BN41 2LB

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-12 Thread Rich Mellor
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:00:46 +, Adrian Vickers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I the only person who puts MDV carts in the 4-cart wallets with the ribbed end up? I tend to point the ribbed end towards the outside of the case - makes them easier to get out. Otherwise, get yourself one of the

[ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-12 Thread Adrian Vickers
Am I the only person who puts MDV carts in the 4-cart wallets with the ribbed end up? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm

Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-12 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Am I the only person who puts MDV carts in the 4-cart wallets with the ribbed end up? I tend to point the ribbed end towards the outside of the case - makes them easier to get out. Well, yes; that certainly has an element of truth. Where the microdrive wallets have 'finger notches' to