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Trunk Monkey;906988 wrote: I'm so sorry I didn't know about Lucky :-1

*Big hug* for you Hope


Thank you PJ! :-4

jones jones;907022 wrote: Pj you are 100% correct to advise caution about exactly what we devulge about ourselves over the internet ... and this does not only apply to women and minors ...

i for one have an absolute phobia about not transmitting my own photograph thru the internet ... i have this ongoing nightmare about finding that MY head has been transposed onto the body of a man performing some unspeakably vile and horrendous act ... and don't tell me this cannot be done! there is a site on the internet where you CAN ... for a price of course ... have YOUR head put on any body you choose ...

call me paranoid and i probably am but it is my choice and i am gonna stick with it ... i am not a computer geek ... in fact quite the opposite ... i am a complete dumbass when it comes to computers ... but can you be tracked right to your home address by your IP address?

i googled and came up with this ...

]Are You Invisible Online?

It's true that your IP address is no secret. It's a basic part of internet communication protocols to send your IP address whenever you connect to another site, request a web page, chat, play an online game, etc. Without your IP address, the computer on the other end wouldn't know where to send the reply.

But that doesn't mean that Evildoers can find your house if they know your IP address. Each time you go online (if you have dialup) or each time you start your computer (if you have cable or dsl) you will be assigned an IP address, randomly selected from a pool of IP's assigned to your Internet service provider (ISP).

WHO IS Your ISP

So a person MIGHT be able to get a general idea of your geographic location, based on your IP address, by doing a lookup on the WHOIS database, but that will only tell them the physical location of your ISP -- not YOUR home address.

And if you use a large regional or nationwide ISP, the IP lookup probably reveals nothing of interest. For example, if you are an AOL subscriber, your IP address lookup will show the location as Dulles, Virginia -- regardless of where you live.

When The Law Comes A Knockin'

Of course there is an exception to every rule. If Joe or Jane User calls your ISP and wants to know who was using a certain IP address last Tuesday, the ISP will tell them to go away. But if an officer of the law hands your ISP a court order to reveal that information, they must do so. Your ISP's logs will enable them to determine which customer was using a certain IP address on a certain date & time, and they must reveal that information if a court has found probable cause that a crime was committed by that person.

But for the truly paranoid (or the criminally inclined) there are ways to surf the web anonymously. The Anonymizer service will act as a proxy between you and your ISP, and they claim that your information cannot be subpoenaed because they do not store it.

What About Email Addresses?

The same concepts apply to your email address. The part that follows the "@" sign is your ISP's domain name. And given the domain name, one can determine the ISP's physical location, but nothing personally identifying about the email user without a court order.

Web-based email accounts are not truly anonymous, either. Even if you don't provide your real name when signing up, they can capture your IP address and track you through your ISP if necessary.

Other Considerations

It's much more likely that you or your children will reveal your physical location the old fashioned way -- by just blurting it out. Kids who chat or play online games should be reminded often that they should never reveal any personal information, including their last name, phone number or home address.

Oh, and if you have any spyware or viruses on your system, all bets are off. These things are designed to violate your privacy.


Excellent post Jj and I agree with most of what was posted. As a retired NYC Police Officer, I can say one word BEWARE. I would never post a pic of myself, family, home, or even allow the state I live in to be public information. When people ask me for my private e-mail address, home address, telephone number, that's where I have to draw the line. I'm not trying to be unsociable or mean but you never know the "real" person asking you for this and it's better to be safe than sorry in my book. Again, excellent post and a *big hug* for you :-4

Good Morning to all my lovely friends! :-6

Hugs for everybody! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Hope6;907612 wrote: Good Morning to all my lovely friends! :-6

Hugs for everybody! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs


hugs for you too honey ...

((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))) mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!:-4

Trunk Monkey;907894 wrote:


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs for Pj))))))))))))))))))))))))) and mwaaaaaaaaaah!

jones jones;907797 wrote: hugs for you too honey ...

((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))) mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!:-4


Thank you darlin! :yh_hugs :-4

mwaaaaaaaah!!!

Trunk Monkey;907894 wrote:


Hugs for PJ! :yh_hugs

Hope6;908088 wrote: Thank you darlin! :yh_hugs :-4

mwaaaaaaaah!!!




mwaaah for georgia! :-4

Leaving this for anyone who needs

Trunk Monkey;908892 wrote: Leaving this for anyone who needs


Thank you PJ! :yh_hugs :-6

Trunk Monkey;908892 wrote: Leaving this for anyone who needs




thanx Pj ... your a great hugger! :-4

Growing Older

by Maya Angelou

When I was in my younger days,

I weighed a few pounds less,

I needn't hold my tummy in

to wear a belted dress.

But now that I am older,

I've set my body free;

There's the comfort of elastic

Where once my waist would be.

Inventor of those high-heeled shoes

My feet have not forgiven;

I have to wear a nine now,

But used to wear a seven.

And how about those pantyhose-

They're sized by weight, you see,

So how come when I put them on

The crotch is at my knee?

I need to wear these glasses

As the print's been getting smaller;

And it wasn't very long ago

I know that I was taller.

Though my hair has turned to gray

and my skin no longer fits,

On the inside, I'm the same old me,

It's the outside's changed a bit.

But, on a positive note...

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life."

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still! have a lot to learn.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

That was nice Jj :-4

A Little Hug





On days when the world

seems to be getting on top of you,

stop and look around,

give someone a little hug

and chase the world away.

You would be surprised

what a little hug can do.

It can lift the weight

off your shoulders

and make you feel good to.

So as you read this little poem,

give someone a little hug.

They might need it

just as much as you.

27 June 2007

David Harris

jones jones;909102 wrote: Growing Older

by Maya Angelou

When I was in my younger days,

I weighed a few pounds less,

I needn't hold my tummy in

to wear a belted dress.

But now that I am older,

I've set my body free;

There's the comfort of elastic

Where once my waist would be.

Inventor of those high-heeled shoes

My feet have not forgiven;

I have to wear a nine now,

But used to wear a seven.

And how about those pantyhose-

They're sized by weight, you see,

So how come when I put them on

The crotch is at my knee?

I need to wear these glasses

As the print's been getting smaller;

And it wasn't very long ago

I know that I was taller.

Though my hair has turned to gray

and my skin no longer fits,

On the inside, I'm the same old me,

It's the outside's changed a bit.

But, on a positive note...

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life."

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still! have a lot to learn.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.


that was great Jj! :-4 very inspiring!

Hello my lovely friends! :-4

I'm leaving some hugs behind in case anyone needs them today!

:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Hope6;909537 wrote: Hello my lovely friends! :-4

I'm leaving some hugs behind in case anyone needs them today!

:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs




hi honey ... i need some serious hugs today .. believe me!

Hope you're okay Jj :-3 Here's a

Trunk Monkey;909946 wrote: Hope you're okay Jj :-3 Here's a


thanx Pj .. your a very kind and loving person ... :-4

jones jones;909935 wrote: hi honey ... i need some serious hugs today .. believe me!


awwwwww darlin! here's a really big hug for Jj! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

and a mwaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! :-4:-4

Hope6;909992 wrote: awwwwww darlin! here's a really big hug for Jj! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

and a mwaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! :-4:-4


thanx georgia ... that was great honey! mwaaaah! :-4

jones jones;909935 wrote: hi honey ... i need some serious hugs today .. believe me!


:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs these are magic hugs :-4

Betty Boop;910060 wrote: :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs these are magic hugs :-4




hmmmmmmmmmmmm!

thanx b b ... bet they gonna work just fine honey!

jones jones;910063 wrote: hmmmmmmmmmmmm!

thanx b b ... bet they gonna work just fine honey!


I'm sure they will

jones jones;910057 wrote: thanx georgia ... that was great honey! mwaaaah! :-4


I hope you're feeling better darlin! :-4

here's more hugs for when you get here in the morning!

:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

mwaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! :-4

Hope6;910396 wrote: I hope you're feeling better darlin! :-4

here's more hugs for when you get here in the morning!

:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

mwaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! :-4


thanx again georgia honey ...

i know i'll get thru this with all the love and positivity being beamed my way! :-4

mwaaaaaaaaaah!

jones jones;910511 wrote: thanx again georgia honey ...

i know i'll get thru this with all the love and positivity being beamed my way! :-4

mwaaaaaaaaaah!


There's a lot of love for you here in the garden Jj and positive thoughts too! :-4:-4

hey, :-4 rules

SlipStream;910597 wrote: hey, :-4 rules


You're exactly right my friend! we've got nothing but love on this thread! :-4:-4

Hope6;910633 wrote: You're exactly right my friend! we've got nothing but love on this thread! :-4:-4


There's much 2 much hate in the outside world... how can any1 hurt any1?

*HUGS*



There's something in a simple hug

That always warms the heart;

It welcomes us back home

And makes it easier to part.

A hug's a way to share the joy

And sad times we go through,

Or just a way for friends to say

They like you 'cause you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyone

For whom we really care,

From your grandma to your neighbour,

Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing -

It's just the perfect way

To show the love we're feeling

But can't find the words to say.

It's funny how a little hug

Makes everyone feel good;

In every place and language,

It's always understood.

And hugs don't need new equipment,

Special batteries or parts -

Just open up your arms

And open up your hearts.

Jill Wolf

SlipStream;910665 wrote: There's much 2 much hate in the outside world... how can any1 hurt any1?


i know what ya mean darlin!

i can't understand it myself!

Hope6;910594 wrote: There's a lot of love for you here in the garden Jj and positive thoughts too! :-4:-4




thanx georgia honey ...

now i've taken way too much of your energy ...

so here some hugs back for you ...

hugs for hope ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) :-4



Jj :-4

jones jones;910829 wrote: thanx georgia honey ...

now i've taken way too much of your energy ...

so here some hugs back for you ...

hugs for hope ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) :-4



Jj :-4


Thank you Jj! :-4

but you don't need to worry about me! :-6

For my wonderful friend Jj :-4

Energy Of Love





Take me to the energy of love tonight

Everything is gonna be alright

With the energy of love

(Move your body to the energy)

I can remember the time

When love was on my mind

But then it starts to rain

My love was all in vain

All the energy was gone

(Let's dream, let's dream, let's dream)

Bridge:

Look for love

It's all around

We can reach

A higher ground

(When all the stars are shining bright)

CHORUS

(And now you've found the real love, so please don't walk away)

Da Da Dee Da Da Da Da Da Da

Da Da Dee Da Da Da Da Da Da

With the energy of love

With the energy of love

Now I know what I need

I'm standing on my feet

But all that I can say

Is that I wanna stay

In the lovely land of dreams

(Let's dream, let's dream, let's dream)

Bridge:

Look for love

It's all around

We can reach a higher ground

(You've gotta be real, tough and fight)

CHORUS

(And now you've found the real love, so please don't walk away)

Da Da Dee Da Da Da Da Da Da

Da Da Dee Da Da Da Da Da Da

With the energy of love

Of love

(Move your body to the energy)

Bridge:

Look for love

It's all around

We all together can reach

A higher ground

Trunk Monkey;911030 wrote: For my wonderful friend Jj :-4

Energy Of Love





Take me to the energy of love tonight

Everything is gonna be alright

With the energy of love

(Move your body to the energy)

I can remember the time

When love was on my mind

But then it starts to rain

My love was all in vain

All the energy was gone

(Let's dream, let's dream, let's dream)

Bridge:

Look for love

It's all around

We can reach

A higher ground

(When all the stars are shining bright)

CHORUS

(And now you've found the real love, so please don't walk away)

Da Da Dee Da Da Da Da Da Da

Da Da Dee Da Da Da Da Da Da

With the energy of love

With the energy of love

Now I know what I need

I'm standing on my feet

But all that I can say

Is that I wanna stay

In the lovely land of dreams

(Let's dream, let's dream, let's dream)

Bridge:

Look for love

It's all around

We can reach a higher ground

(You've gotta be real, tough and fight)

CHORUS

(And now you've found the real love, so please don't walk away)

Da Da Dee Da Da Da Da Da Da

Da Da Dee Da Da Da Da Da Da

With the energy of love

Of love

(Move your body to the energy)

Bridge:

Look for love

It's all around

We all together can reach

A higher ground




thanx so so much Pj!

i am getting such positive energy from all around! :-6

hppe i'm not sapping yours!



Jj :-4

Trunk Monkey;911746 wrote:




thanx Pj ... heres one for you too!

(((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))) and a mwaaaaaaaaaaah! :-4

Hi Everybody!

Hugs for everyone who needs them today! :yh_hugs



and an extra special one for Jj! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! :-4:-4

Hope6;912002 wrote: Hi Everybody!

Hugs for everyone who needs them today! :yh_hugs



and an extra special one for Jj! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! :-4:-4




oh my baby!

jones Jones;912174 wrote: oh My Baby!


:-4:-4:-4:-4

Just leaving this for whoever might need it

Good Morning my lovely friends!:-4

have to be gone for a while this morning but leaving lots of hugs for everyone until i get back! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs

and a special hug and mwaaaaaaaaaah! for Jj when he gets here! :yh_hugs:-4

Hope6;912759 wrote: Good Morning my lovely friends!:-4

have to be gone for a while this morning but leaving lots of hugs for everyone until i get back! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs

and a special hug and mwaaaaaaaaaah! for Jj when he gets here! :yh_hugs:-4


thanx honey ... mwaaaaaaaaaaaah! :-4

This might sound trivial but I could use a spare hug right now. Yesterday morning at 10 am, I was typing away and my PC warned me my modem had no phone connection. I looked outside and the town where I live were out there mowing the sides of the road. Well, the person mowing went way to close to the telephone pole and severed all my phone lines with his mower blade I called the town and they said they had called telephone repair and "they would get right on it". I didn't get telephone service back until 10 am this morning. Then when the repair company came out they told me, it was going to cost ME $360 for the repair:mad: The pole is not even on my property, I did not do the damage, and now the town won't return phone calls :-5 TG I took pics of the mower, the man mowing, and the damage that the blade caused. BUT who needs this and can you imagine being without phone service for 24 hours? What the heck would I have done if I didn't own a cell phone and had an emergency:-3 I work from home and yesterday cost me over $500 in loss income....I need to chill out with a nice big hug if anyone can spare one :-4

Trunk Monkey;912973 wrote: This might sound trivial but I could use a spare hug right now. Yesterday morning at 10 am, I was typing away and my PC warned me my modem had no phone connection. I looked outside and the town where I live were out there mowing the sides of the road. Well, the person mowing went way to close to the telephone pole and severed all my phone lines with his mower blade I called the town and they said they had called telephone repair and "they would get right on it". I didn't get telephone service back until 10 am this morning. Then when the repair company came out they told me, it was going to cost ME $360 for the repair:mad: The pole is not even on my property, I did not do the damage, and now the town won't return phone calls :-5 TG I took pics of the mower, the man mowing, and the damage that the blade caused. BUT who needs this and can you imagine being without phone service for 24 hours? What the heck would I have done if I didn't own a cell phone and had an emergency:-3 I work from home and yesterday cost me over $500 in loss income....I need to chill out with a nice big hug if anyone can spare one :-4




heres a kingsize hug for you Pj ... (((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))



Jj :-4

Trunk Monkey;912973 wrote: This might sound trivial but I could use a spare hug right now. Yesterday morning at 10 am, I was typing away and my PC warned me my modem had no phone connection. I looked outside and the town where I live were out there mowing the sides of the road. Well, the person mowing went way to close to the telephone pole and severed all my phone lines with his mower blade I called the town and they said they had called telephone repair and "they would get right on it". I didn't get telephone service back until 10 am this morning. Then when the repair company came out they told me, it was going to cost ME $360 for the repair:mad: The pole is not even on my property, I did not do the damage, and now the town won't return phone calls TG I took pics of the mower, the man mowing, and the damage that the blade caused. BUT who needs this and can you imagine being without phone service for 24 hours? What the heck would I have done if I didn't own a cell phone and had an emergency:-3 I work from home and yesterday cost me over $500 in loss income....I need to chill out with a nice big hug if anyone can spare one


awwwwwwww darlin! big hug for PJ! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

jones jones;912946 wrote: thanx honey ... mwaaaaaaaaaaaah! :-4


i could use a hug too, if you've got one to spare!

Thank you Jj and Hope. There are always enough hugs here enough to go around

:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Trunk Monkey;913006 wrote: Thank you Jj and Hope. There are always enough hugs here enough to go around

:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs


thanks PJ i can use one today! :-6