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On semi-whim
I bought a new desktop machine for stationary home use.
What sold me was the following:
Quad-Core
6G RAM
1TB of HD.
Moderate Vid card.
Pre-Built. Maybe this makes me un-IT-like... but I enjoy not parting out my shit sometimes.
:)
I know it is more than I wanted to spend at the moment considering very soon I'll be needing to spring for a puppy and also the coming trip to Lubbock, Texas to see Jim's dad at the end of July beginning of August for Jim's birthday. Lucky for me I'll be working concerts on the green this summer. (Fortunately...... the pay has increased since I last filmed the concert series 2 years ago - I had to stand down thanks to the knees. Which made me sad because that side job DID spice up my blahs, and buffer my bank account.)
And I have been in mild consideration of a new machine to stay on deck in the Den for probably 3 months or so. 90 day buffer period isn't so bad. Plugged this bad boy in and had it up in like 20 minutes.
I'll be installing Ubuntu on the non Windows 7 partition I create shortly.
Maybe I forgot to fill in my friends list about a few things that have been crossing my mind.
I want a new puppy. We are pretty much set on the idea of a Labrador Retriever - and of the 3 colors, Jim is most partial to the Yellows. I am more partial to... any of the 3. So this works out fantastic, because then he can feel that he had great say in the matter ;)
I've spotted a breeder with the dogs I am interested in.
Reasons for wanting a Lab?
I want something other than the pigheaded Dachshund.
I am due for a change with 14 years of Dachshund behind me.
(Yes, I've had experience with other breeds, for the record).
Looking for a running partner when it gets structurally strong enough (IE, not a puppy still forming its bone structure).
Want a big dog, friendly, intelligent, one that wants me to give it direction and training.
The breeder I will be going to is Pridezion Labradors.
No, I'm not the "let's go to the pound" and pick out your dog type. Maybe that means I'm an asshole. Actually, it's mostly because every breeder (legit breeder) experience I've had was worth it to me. As I make life long commitment to my dogs... I think it makes total sense that I would go with that. I like to know what I am getting into with all history disclosed. Dispositions can vary no matter what - and yet, I recognize STILL, breeders who know what they are doing can craft some mighty fine puppies. The notion of a grab-bag baby isn't my gig. Rescuing for the sake of rescuing is a noble enterprise. It's just not MY noble enterprise.
For a while I thought about getting a slightly older one - until Jim expressed he really wanted the puppy experience.
Not sure when the puppy will manifest, but I am going with the scheduling flow. Other stuff... just getting sleepy and not ready to write too much ;)
So - I spent a couple hundred more than I was planning. And... I'm pretty sure it's going to be worth it. (It's not like I don't have the cash for it, after all.) 90 days equates to semi-whim purchasing for me, as far as larger ticket item purchases for me. Boy, it did feel nice to stumble upon it and think, "okay. I'll do this."
Annnd so it goes.
-Angela
What sold me was the following:
Quad-Core
6G RAM
1TB of HD.
Moderate Vid card.
Pre-Built. Maybe this makes me un-IT-like... but I enjoy not parting out my shit sometimes.
:)
I know it is more than I wanted to spend at the moment considering very soon I'll be needing to spring for a puppy and also the coming trip to Lubbock, Texas to see Jim's dad at the end of July beginning of August for Jim's birthday. Lucky for me I'll be working concerts on the green this summer. (Fortunately...... the pay has increased since I last filmed the concert series 2 years ago - I had to stand down thanks to the knees. Which made me sad because that side job DID spice up my blahs, and buffer my bank account.)
And I have been in mild consideration of a new machine to stay on deck in the Den for probably 3 months or so. 90 day buffer period isn't so bad. Plugged this bad boy in and had it up in like 20 minutes.
I'll be installing Ubuntu on the non Windows 7 partition I create shortly.
Maybe I forgot to fill in my friends list about a few things that have been crossing my mind.
I want a new puppy. We are pretty much set on the idea of a Labrador Retriever - and of the 3 colors, Jim is most partial to the Yellows. I am more partial to... any of the 3. So this works out fantastic, because then he can feel that he had great say in the matter ;)
I've spotted a breeder with the dogs I am interested in.
Reasons for wanting a Lab?
I want something other than the pigheaded Dachshund.
I am due for a change with 14 years of Dachshund behind me.
(Yes, I've had experience with other breeds, for the record).
Looking for a running partner when it gets structurally strong enough (IE, not a puppy still forming its bone structure).
Want a big dog, friendly, intelligent, one that wants me to give it direction and training.
The breeder I will be going to is Pridezion Labradors.
No, I'm not the "let's go to the pound" and pick out your dog type. Maybe that means I'm an asshole. Actually, it's mostly because every breeder (legit breeder) experience I've had was worth it to me. As I make life long commitment to my dogs... I think it makes total sense that I would go with that. I like to know what I am getting into with all history disclosed. Dispositions can vary no matter what - and yet, I recognize STILL, breeders who know what they are doing can craft some mighty fine puppies. The notion of a grab-bag baby isn't my gig. Rescuing for the sake of rescuing is a noble enterprise. It's just not MY noble enterprise.
For a while I thought about getting a slightly older one - until Jim expressed he really wanted the puppy experience.
Not sure when the puppy will manifest, but I am going with the scheduling flow. Other stuff... just getting sleepy and not ready to write too much ;)
So - I spent a couple hundred more than I was planning. And... I'm pretty sure it's going to be worth it. (It's not like I don't have the cash for it, after all.) 90 days equates to semi-whim purchasing for me, as far as larger ticket item purchases for me. Boy, it did feel nice to stumble upon it and think, "okay. I'll do this."
Annnd so it goes.
-Angela
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I'll always get a rescue dog (not from Humane Society though, I really like Homeward Pets), but to each their own. I've just grown up with mixed breeds, and find them to be wonderful dogs (only really went wrong once...). Of course, we can't afford a dog yet anyway...but eventually, since the new place allows dogs of all sizes, it just has breed restrictions.