There will be no LOLcats this Sunday. My apologies to all.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

The 'puter came back Sunday night, and worked OK for a day or so, but the blue screen issues have returned. I can't afford to replace it at the moment, much as I would love to. I will do all I can to get it repaired before the week is out, but it's better to say this now, than to leave you all hanging come Sunday. I know (boy howdy do I) how much you all enjoy the pics, and I wish I could promise that I'll have the machine fixed by then.

Know that I enjoy Sundays on DU as much as anyone, perhaps more. Gathering the pics often starts early Monday morning, and usually doesn't end until Saturday afternoon. My week is a slow build up until the pics come out, and I have an absolute blast doing it. Your laughter, smiles, Awws and Squeees make it all the more enjoyable, and the lovely comments and extra pics you share make what little labor there is in it more than worthwhile.

Again, my apologies. I hope to get this resolved soon. Until then, much love DU, as always.

SCE

[In_The_Wind]

1. Hey. It's ok. I'll think about you while I'm having coffee Sunday morning.

[Solly Mack]

2. S'OK.

Hope things work out! Thank you for all the smiles you bring!

[Hoyt]

3. Love your posts, but you deserve a long weekend for all the great work.

But, thanks for the warning. We'll smile when you get er fixed.

[Scuba]

4. No sweat. You owe us nothing, but we love the posts. Good luck with the 'puter.

[mnhtnbb]

5. Stupid 'puter

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But we love 'ya, SCE!



Hope the 'puter gets fixed soon!

[yuiyoshida]

6. "do the hustle!"

[Submariner]

7. We'll nap until your back

[TeamPooka]

8. now we will find out what the withdrawal symptoms are. nt

[Waiting For Everyman]

9. If it's a laptop

there is one gimmick I've learned that worked on mine when it blue screened. Unplug it and take the battery out for a little while, then put it back in. I was shocked that it worked, but it was fine afterwards.

[Jim Lane]

20. I've used a variation of that technique.

I was told to unplug the laptop, remove the battery, and then try to turn the computer on. In other words, hold down the power button for 20 seconds or so -- with, of course, nothing happening. Then re-install the battery and plug the computer back in.

My technical expertise doesn't come close to understanding why the guaranteed-to-fail attempt to start the computer should accomplish anything. What the heck, I guess it can't hurt.

[A HERETIC I AM]

22. I'm by no means a computer expert....

But I think they call that a "hard reset" or something similar.

[blogslut]

10. I'm so sorry you're having computer troubles.

That sucks. I hope you get it fixed soon for your sake. Good wishes to you.

[btrflykng9]

11. Hope it gets fixed soon

The kitties will have an extra week to practice up on their cuteness for when your computer is back in business.

Thanks for brightening my Sundays with the kittehs.

[rurallib]

12. thanks so much for the years of Sundays you have given us.

[KauaiK]

13. You will be sorely missed this Sunday AM

There isn't anyone where who hasn't experienced computer issues. I, for one, have thought about putting my foot thru the screen on more occasions than I care to admit not to mention curses and hexes on software giants, hardware manufacturers and ISP providers. Doesn't help, but makes me feel better.

[valerief]

14. Good luck with the computer! nt

[hrmjustin]

15. Good luck with the repairs.

[magical thyme]

16. ooooh nooooo....aw well....blue screen of death is not to be ignored

You deserve a break. You owe nothing, but thank you for the heads up. Hope your 'puter feels better soon!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

17. might as well cancel the whole f'ing day then.

what's the point without your thread?

[shenmue]

37. Lawdy! I has a big Sad.

[mrmpa]

18. Hey it's okay.................

just wanted you to know that on Sundays when I turn on my computer I go directly to Sunday LOLCats. It makes my day and week. Thank you!

And I don't have a cat and never will, because I live in a no pets condo, and I prefer dogs.

[CherokeeDem]

19. We will miss you and the LOLcats....

So sorry about your computer... I had issues in the summer and finally had to bite the bullet and buy a new one.

Look at it this way.... you deserve a weekend off!

Enjoy!!!

[awoke_in_2003]

21. Will mis it...

but fully understand

[A HERETIC I AM]

23. We should just get you a new one.

[GoCubsGo]

24. We could also tag-team for him.

How about a "post your favorite LOL" thread on Sunday?

[A HERETIC I AM]

27. I thought about suggesting that....

But SCE has a unique way of structuring the thread.

Still...perhaps as a tribute in his time of need!

[yuiyoshida]

26. We're sorry, but your allotted time for using the computer is up...

[A HERETIC I AM]

28. I like cats and all.....

but guess how long that little guy would be laying there in my house? LOL


"No cat, my time is going for as long as I please. Now make yourself useful and go catch a cockroach."


BTW, tell me how accurate this is!;

http://mentalfloss.com/article/55140/10-japanese-travel-tips-visiting-america

[yuiyoshida]

29. 100% accurate

Thanks for that. I am going to post it in the Asian section!

[A HERETIC I AM]

31. LOL....neat.

I am fascinated by Japan and it is a country I would dearly love to visit, but I think I would need a native speaker as a guide the whole time! Being the dumb American I am (though I've lived overseas in the past) I'm sure I would do something bad enough to get me booted out!

[yuiyoshida]

32. Well may I suggest two people on DU..

Art_from_Ark and Bonobo if you go to Japan!

[Jim Lane]

25. Benghazi was nothing, but THIS is a scandal.

I hope Issa is launching an investigation.

[Feral Child]

30. Consider some slack cut for you, SCE

Most grateful for your LOLcat threads, but don't expect them.

Hope your trouble gets worked out soon.

[Renew Deal]

33. This post single handedly set off riots in Ukraine, Venezuala, and Thailand

What do you have to say for yourself?

[SalmonChantedEvening]

34. We're turnin' the corner, makin' good progress. Freedom is messy.

[Lars39]

35. No apologies needed...you've been presenting us with a gift every Sunday.

A much appreciated gift!

[A HERETIC I AM]

36. Greg and Donny find LOLCats

[MrMickeysMom]

38. Well! Someone has something to say about THAT!

[denbot]

39. Will.. to.. live.. ebbing..

Sigh..

[JesterCS]

40. SCE

Try a program called NirSoft BlueScreen View

It helps narrow down exactly what driver/process is causing the blue screens. I actually used it to figure out a "Kernel-Power" error. Ended up being a bad USB 3.0 driver for my motherboard.

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bluescreenview.zip

[Trailrider1951]

41. Hey, I was having blue screen problems myself a week ago! Here's how I cured it

with advice posted in DU's computer help group: I'm running windows 7. I downloaded Malwarebytes (free program), ran the update, and did a complete scan. It found several bad boys, which I deleted. I then downloaded Microsoft security essentials software (also free), disabled my lame security program, updated the Microsoft SE software and ran a full scan. It found two really bad programs: Win32/Homekeylogger (yikes! very bad!) and Win32/Mailpassview (also very bad). These were deleted and I've seen no more blue screen since. Hope this helps!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

42. awwwww thanks for the heads up, Salmon!

[840high]

43. I'll forget your post

by Sunday and will be looking frantically for you post. Take care - come back soon.

[treestar]

44. Hang in there

We'll be thinking of you anyway!

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[vanlassie]

45. OK. I'll go ahead and sleep in... Thanks for the heads up!

[Fridays Child]

46. Boo doesn't mind waiting until you're up and running again.

As you can see, she is very patient.

[kiva]

47. I knew we shouldn't have returned Basement Cat to Amazon...

drat the vengeful wrath of the remaindered cat

I shall have an extra cup of coffee this Sunday, and wish you good napping my friend .