But..... it moves???!!! LOL!

Yeah, and if you listen real careful, the dragon makes this evil little laugh...

Gadabout XX

october 12th is columbus day:)

But it's observed next Monday, the 8th, according to my calendar.

That sounds about right... the only thing I know for certain is that it's Cdn Thanksgiving on the 8th... being Cdn's living in the states, that means we get two turkey days! yay! :o)

HPL

I think they are pulling your leg, Katiebug 2000!! I'm sure there is nothing wrong with your computer :)
Tail

Wow, Canadian Thanksgiving and celebrated Columbus Day on my birthday. ... When I was a kid/teen growing up outside of Dallas, I could never celebrate on my birthday weekend in Dallas because the Texas/OU football game was at the Cotton Bowl at the Texas State Fairgrounds downtown ... WAY too much traffic and partying. Meant I could not go to my fav restaurant. :( But, you know Cdn Thanksgiving and Columbus Day would not have caused so much traffic! Or partying. Oh well... at least, I usually got my birthday off or nearby. They SAID it was for Columbus Day, but I knew better ...

Regarding the theme, it is pretty cool. The boat moving is interesting. Like the dragon a lot. Mostly, Ryan, I like the changes! Never know what to expect.

I also like the new features. As I have played with it, I have found some things I wanted, but had not asked. Cool!

~BS

This morning, I went to a computer store and bought a new laptop. But then when I got home and got it set up, nothing STILL worked! I took the computer back, but had some problems describibng to the salesman what the problem is. I am here now with him at the store, so could somebody please write back and give me EXACTLY what it is we are supposed to be seeing, so he doesn;t think I am crazy? We are waiting on a response, and any ideas on what might be the problem so he can help me fix it. thanks!

Ok, since you are at the computer store, have the tech there install Internet Explorer 8.3. Also, make sure he has installed Vista Service Pack 3, that fixes a lot of the known issues in Vista Service Pack 2. Finally, if those things don't work, you may need to go up to a higher level of Video Card... I suggest the nVidia 6502, with 3 terabytes Video Ram, that works for me.

-wassamatta_u

Wassa, you jerk! :D Just tell the poor gal to look under "G" in the Glossary! Not buy a bunch of new stuff for her laptop! :D

-gollygee

Ok, I tried everything, but I can't get this to work. I have a pretty old computer, so I figured that must have something to do with it. This morning, I went to a computer store and bought a new laptop... We are waiting on a response, and any ideas on what might be the problem so he can help me fix it. thanks!

Oh gosh, Katiebug! I really hope you're pulling our leg on this one!!
If not, please take a look at gullible in the glossary.

(If so, well done! I've fallen for something again - and we really should think about adding my pic to the definition!)

HPL

Some people celebrate half-Christmas on June 25. Around here, I guess they celebrate October 1.

dave

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my dragon blows smoke

I heard a rumor about that, hee hee.

Janet, Blooming Flowers (who thinks she's cute and funny)

Wassa, you jerk! :D Just tell the poor gal to look under "G" in the Glossary! Not buy a bunch of new stuff for her laptop! :D

-gollygee

You don't happen to know what my daughter's trail name is, do you? I am SURE I must have mentioned it in my blog at some point, golly-"G" ... :=)

-wassamatta_u

You don't happen to know what my daughter's trail name is, do you

I do! I do!
And is she old enough to go to the computer store alone????? LOL

And is she old enough to go to the computer store alone?????

No, but I'm sure her dad can access her account-- for a fun new twist on playing the game.

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And is she old enough to go to the computer store alone?????

No, but I'm sure her dad can access her account-- for a fun new twist on playing the game.

I think Wassa is the coolest dad ever for buying his daughter a new computer just for browsing on AQ......

Mama Fox *snickering*

I like this one too, Ryan. I had it in my preferences for a while. Thanks for the early start for Columbus Day.

Knit Wit

So is that ship one of Columbus' or is it the Dawn Treader, right when they were encountering the Sea Serpent?

KuKu

and I thought it was to do with
Plant a Mystery Box day.

The Old World Theme is great. We especially like the fellow up in the crow's nest. The occasional glint of light off his spyglass reminds us of the gleam of green light at sunset at Key West.

Grumpy Grinch

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So is that ship one of Columbus' or is it the Dawn Treader, right when they were encountering the Sea Serpent?

KuKu

LOL - I thought of the Dawn Treader too ;-))

Mama Fox

or is it the Dawn Treader

Yes, yes, it's the Dawn Treader!! I knew it looked familiar!! :)

>^..^

I'm pretty sure it is the Santa Maria. See Columbus in the crow's nest looking for the New World? The glint of the spy glass...

Ghopper

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I'm pretty sure it is the Santa Maria. See Columbus in the crow's nest looking for the New World? The glint of the spy glass...

Keep fishin' Ghopper
KI
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Not only that, but my chariot rolls too

What? You have a chariot? All I see is the ship rocking. I don't wait for the dragon which I suspect you you have to wait a while for it to do anything.

Shiloh

What? You have a chariot?

Its between the angels. But then when the angels flap their wings its a little hard to see.
Shiloh i know you can see the angles flapping.

deniserows
i think they're angels

I'm am waiting for the day that Ryan puts up a theme that actually moves.

It would be great if it only moved for some people, who would be posting that they really did see it moving this time.

Everyone would be going, yeah right. . .

KuKu

the halloween theme actually moves...the spider in the top right drops down, and the pumpkin in the bottom left flickers its eyes menacingly

nw

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You don't happen to know what my daughter's trail name is, do you? I am SURE I must have mentioned it in my blog at some point, golly-"G" ... :=)

Ah, it all makes sense now! :D I do read your blog, but alas, I do not memorize each one! :D

-gollygee

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Shiloh i know you can see the angles flapping.

I love flapping angles. So geometric! :D

-gollygee

I'm am waiting for the day that Ryan puts up a theme that actually moves.

It would be great if it only moved for some people, who would be posting that they really did see it moving this time.

Everyone would be going, yeah right. . .

I am so with you on this, KuKu!
HPL :o)

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I'm am waiting for the day that Ryan puts up a theme that actually moves.

It would be great if it only moved for some people, who would be posting that they really did see it moving this time.

Actually Ryan played this trick on Celtic Quinn awhile ago. I forget what theme it was. And the Halloween and Christmas themes do move. I am always trying to get Ryan to put in more that move, but it is alot of trouble for him (or so he says)

-Amanda from Seattle

Shiloh i know you can see the angles flapping

I have a special theme that Dixie made for me so the only time I see the regular theme is when I'm signing in so I only see it for a short time.

Shiloh