> A friend's parent got their first computer. Usage likely to be email, host for
> camera stuff, playing bridge. It is a laptop, though I didn't ask who the
> manufacturer is. It came with Vista by default. I've never laid eyes on Vista
> before, and I'm going to help that person get going on it in the space of 1.5
> days. Probably lots of phoning the help line, and maybe the vendor (Staples).
>
> Oh, ye Vista veterans, you have been down these trenches before. What is the
> likelihood of success?

> I need help with "sticky on both sides" tape.
> I had no idea this stuff was so tenacious.
>
> Does anyone know of a good release agent for this shit?
>
> Tried:
> Gasket scraper [dbl sticky tape came off with part of wall]
> Heat Gun [sticky tape became magma, then re-adhered to wall]
> Lighter fluid [super snotty sticky shite all over]
>
> I've been told mineral oil, but everyplace is sold out.
> Gad, where's that damm Joe Canuck when I need him?

> Dubious Dude wrote:

>> quench wrote:

>>> Have you noticed most try to empty your change at the air pump now?
>>>
>>> Maybe the squeegee is next. Put a quarter or two in to retrieve it out of
>>> the filthy dispenser. Or the display screen on the pump asks " would you
>>> like to use the squeegee for 2 minutes for a dollar?" after you say no to
>>> the car wash option, natch. Just wait....

>>
>> Solution: Patronize gas stations that don't do that, then write the stingy
>> companies to let them know why, and that you'd gladly spread your patronage
>> around if they smarten up. Add the fact that your friend and relatives feel the
>> same way.

>
> Better yet:
> http://tinyurl.com/2ycpqx
> http://tinyurl.com/34geq4

> I need help with "sticky on both sides" tape.
> I had no idea this stuff was so tenacious.
>
> Does anyone know of a good release agent for this shit?
>
> Tried:
> Gasket scraper [dbl sticky tape came off with part of wall]
> Heat Gun [sticky tape became magma, then re-adhered to wall]
> Lighter fluid [super snotty sticky shite all over]
>
> I've been told mineral oil, but everyplace is sold out.
> Gad, where's that damm Joe Canuck when I need him?
>

> 122 calories for 1 cup of 2%% milk. That's more than an apple, and more than
> double a near-beer. Hooda thunk.

> Have you noticed most try to empty your change at the air pump now?
>
> Maybe the squeegee is next. Put a quarter or two in to retrieve it out of
> the filthy dispenser. Or the display screen on the pump asks " would you
> like to use the squeegee for 2 minutes for a dollar?" after you say no to
> the car wash option, natch.  Just wait....

> I need help with "sticky on both sides" tape.
> I had no idea this stuff was so tenacious.
>
> Does anyone know of a good release agent for this shit?
>
> Tried:
> Gasket scraper [dbl sticky tape came off with part of wall]
> Heat Gun [sticky tape became magma, then re-adhered to wall]
> Lighter fluid [super snotty sticky shite all over]
>
> I've been told mineral oil, but everyplace is sold out.
> Gad, where's that damm Joe Canuck when I need him?
>
> --
> Marv, Employee #34145

> Have you noticed most try to empty your change at the air pump now?
>
> Maybe the squeegee is next. Put a quarter or two in to retrieve it out of
> the filthy dispenser. Or the display screen on the pump asks " would you
> like to use the squeegee for 2 minutes for a dollar?" after you say no to
> the car wash option, natch. Just wait....
>
>

>I need help with "sticky on both sides" tape.
> I had no idea this stuff was so tenacious.
>
> Does anyone know of a good release agent for this shit?
>
> Tried:
> Gasket scraper [dbl sticky tape came off with part of wall]
> Heat Gun [sticky tape became magma, then re-adhered to wall]
> Lighter fluid [super snotty sticky shite all over]
>
> I've been told mineral oil, but everyplace is sold out.
> Gad, where's that damm Joe Canuck when I need him?
>