tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post688871182556666761..comments2024-03-18T23:49:07.106+00:00Comments on Nick Wilford, Speculative Author: L is for LaptopNick Wilfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-42748065133473941862012-04-16T12:31:32.201+01:002012-04-16T12:31:32.201+01:00Patricia - Sounds like a good system there - keepi...Patricia - Sounds like a good system there - keeping the bits separate! Thanks for following.<br /><br />Sarah - Stuck in a corner doesn't sound the best place to be! Hope you will get out soon. :)Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-42179048579664086182012-04-16T08:04:16.278+01:002012-04-16T08:04:16.278+01:00I'm stuck with a desktop, but I'd love a l...I'm stuck with a desktop, but I'd love a lap top so I could get out of my tiny corner :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-57249536414235780912012-04-16T05:31:59.788+01:002012-04-16T05:31:59.788+01:00I like my desktop for real work (writing and worki...I like my desktop for real work (writing and working on blog posts). My laptop is perfect for blog-hopping, tweeting and Facebook, the things I can do in front of the television.<br /><br />I'm hitting random blogs on the A to Z list tonight...at my laptop.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-51087233461131416912012-04-14T22:43:38.806+01:002012-04-14T22:43:38.806+01:00Damyanti - The weather looked like it was picking ...Damyanti - The weather looked like it was picking up here so I thought I might get outside with it soon, but today we had sunshine and snow in the same day!<br /><br />Jessica - Of course you can justify it - as an upwardly mobile, professional writer and blogger!<br /><br />Hilary - It's Nick, not Simon! Though I can understand getting mixed up with all the blogs to get round to! :)<br /><br />I find that decent documentaries get fewer and far between these days...Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-20309459733263054642012-04-14T14:57:45.384+01:002012-04-14T14:57:45.384+01:00Hi Simon the kitchen sounds good and linking up af...Hi Simon the kitchen sounds good and linking up after supper makes sense too .. tv is pretty ghastly at times. Though I do watch some good documentaries .. <br /><br />My laptop sits on my desk .. until life changes and I can get a bit more professional ... for now it's fine.<br /><br />Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-32139118328379906852012-04-14T04:10:03.893+01:002012-04-14T04:10:03.893+01:00I LOVE my laptop. Unfortunately, it's the only...I LOVE my laptop. Unfortunately, it's the only computer in the house right now; so, when all the kids are doing their homework I can't get on it. I need to invest in a strictly "mine" laptop. Yeah, right like I can justify that. :)Jessica Salyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227752359369023249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-49604322201778282322012-04-14T02:58:24.711+01:002012-04-14T02:58:24.711+01:00I'd die without my laptop, I think. Sometimes ...I'd die without my laptop, I think. Sometimes it's so hard to write at home---much easier to carry the laptop out of doors, and breathe.<br /><br />Look forward to the rest of your challenge run…can’t believe we’ve had 14 days already!<br />--Damyanti, Co-host A to Z Challenge April 2012<br /><br />Twitter: @AprilA2Z<br /> #atozchallengeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-71101974146945640742012-04-13T22:42:12.108+01:002012-04-13T22:42:12.108+01:00Kern - I don't think I would get so much done ...Kern - I don't think I would get so much done if I was travelling around. I'm pretty much a creature of habit and routine so I'm basically a "home" writer!<br /><br />Thanks for following - nice to meet you!<br /><br />Alex - Looks like you're set up for any situation!<br /><br />C.B. - Three pieces of tape holding it together? Hope it hangs in there!<br /><br />Susan - I'd love an iPad, extremely useful so I hear.<br /><br />Lauren - Another iPad user - I'm jealous!<br /><br />Madeline - Me too! I wouldn't mind one that was faster, for sure. I'm not particularly emotionally attached!<br /><br />Jemi - Agreed!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-63546789260196927612012-04-13T22:30:08.675+01:002012-04-13T22:30:08.675+01:00Donna - I know, that can be annoying. You could al...Donna - I know, that can be annoying. You could always plug a mouse in!<br /><br />Elise - I suppose that means you don't get too distracted while writing though!<br /><br />Mina - It's good that you can work pretty much anywhere with a laptop.<br /><br />Tim - The kids have mini laptops in our house. Sharing would result in loads of arguments!<br /><br />Shelley - The only problem is I've got a very short battery lifespan. Could do with an upgrade but I'm not sure the bank balance agrees!<br /><br />Julia - I've never named a computer. Though I did used to have a BMX bike called Mike.<br /><br />Melissa - Hope your RV gets fixed OK, but it's nice you're getting time to catch up. I get those messages too - yes I've got security, I don't think anyone's blog will poison my system!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-73867987968010620212012-04-13T21:52:35.915+01:002012-04-13T21:52:35.915+01:00I can't imagine doing this without a laptop .....I can't imagine doing this without a laptop ... well, I could, but I'd rather not! It makes life soooooo much easier! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-26975112892060565012012-04-13T19:50:08.829+01:002012-04-13T19:50:08.829+01:00I love my laptop but it's getting old (aren...I love my laptop but it's getting old (aren't we all?!) and it's time for an upgrade. I feel bad even typing that right now...on my laptop. Sigh.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-68939977462288946512012-04-13T19:46:48.056+01:002012-04-13T19:46:48.056+01:00I have a laptop, and I also have an iPad (1st gen)...I have a laptop, and I also have an iPad (1st gen) that's easier to carry around.<br /><br />The only thing I dislike about the laptop is that the keyboard sometimes makes my wrists cramp... but other than that, I do love it. :)<br /><br />Great topic for the letter "L"!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292139796803739003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-61488937973027608482012-04-13T19:24:15.581+01:002012-04-13T19:24:15.581+01:00My laptop was great when it had a functional batte...My laptop was great when it had a functional battery. I hesitate to buy another since most of my PCs crash, and this one seems temperamental and on the verge. I may just buy a keyboard for my ipad b/c it is much more portable than my laptop.Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-38629770213962273252012-04-13T19:10:34.224+01:002012-04-13T19:10:34.224+01:00My laptop and I are joined at the hip. It has thr...My laptop and I are joined at the hip. It has three pieces of tape holding it together, but I still love it. I can't write without it.C.B. Wentworthhttp://cbwentworth.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-25665641054702809592012-04-13T19:09:46.048+01:002012-04-13T19:09:46.048+01:00I have a laptop and a home computer. Plus my iPad....I have a laptop and a home computer. Plus my iPad. I can go anywhere.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-18149478389611417722012-04-13T18:30:48.338+01:002012-04-13T18:30:48.338+01:00Like you, I don't have a writing space at home...Like you, I don't have a writing space at home that really works for me, so I consider my laptop an essential tool for my writing. Because I have to travel a fair bit for work, my laptop allows me take my writing projects along, which means I have no excuse for falling behind. And yet...I still fall behind. Funny, that.<br /><br />I enjoyed this post--look forward to coming back and visiting through the A to Z challenge and beyond.Kern Windwraithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771591425163484238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-12104792094928649032012-04-13T17:23:20.055+01:002012-04-13T17:23:20.055+01:00Today I am especially loving my laptop because we ...Today I am especially loving my laptop because we are "stuck" in Oklahoma City at an RV repair shop to see if they can fix our leveling system which is not working right. Not a huge deal, but annoying! Anyway, I finally have a chance to visit other blogs! And so here I am tapping away in their comfy little waiting room. I do all my writing on my laptop and I love it. What I hate are those little boxes that are popping up every time I load a new screen - asking if I only want to view the secure stuff!Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-85793677117519255302012-04-13T17:10:19.897+01:002012-04-13T17:10:19.897+01:00I have a laptop. And I love her! Yes, I've nam...I have a laptop. And I love her! Yes, I've named her Pixie. What is it with me naming inanimate objects... My car is named Razlyn. <br /><br />Anyway, I love having the freedom to go anywhere with my laptop. If I get sick of typing away in my office, then I can take her to the kitchen or living room couch. Or outside or to Starbucks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519655950073446857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-41388000499273809952012-04-13T14:56:48.046+01:002012-04-13T14:56:48.046+01:00My desk is the kitchen table, too. I like the fre...My desk is the kitchen table, too. I like the freedom to change scenery as well. My laptop has been all over the house, to the library, to coffee shops, etc.Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-44928851981674171892012-04-13T14:29:52.732+01:002012-04-13T14:29:52.732+01:00Our family of four shares one laptop, and as the k...Our family of four shares one laptop, and as the kids get older, needing it for school projects and such, it's becoming a real hassle to share. Probably need to get another one soon.trileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430221429400448628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-2044778558881996192012-04-13T14:15:16.985+01:002012-04-13T14:15:16.985+01:00I love my laptop too. It's ridiculous. I lov...I love my laptop too. It's ridiculous. I love it because of its mobility. And that's a must seeing as my desk chair always kills my back. (Note to self, get a new chair.)<br /><br />Have a great weekend.Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-67392997693196421512012-04-13T13:52:43.134+01:002012-04-13T13:52:43.134+01:00I love my laptop too and use it strictly for writi...I love my laptop too and use it strictly for writing. I've never connected it to the internet and so far, it's bug free! (; For all my internet use (which is a lot especially with the A-Z challenge) I use our desktop. The desktop is a pain, literally. I'm stuck sitting in front of it and have developed pains in my right shoulder. But c'est la vie, at least for the moment until we build a real office space.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-65969025254384123492012-04-13T13:16:49.243+01:002012-04-13T13:16:49.243+01:00I love my laptop but not for the twitchy mouse cur...I love my laptop but not for the twitchy mouse cursory moving pad thing. Makes me nuts sometimes. But I love having it, especially if something happens to my desktop.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-18693878264254043052012-04-13T12:39:30.719+01:002012-04-13T12:39:30.719+01:00Cynthia - Exactly, and I always felt a bit intimid...Cynthia - Exactly, and I always felt a bit intimidated writing on my desktop - like I was in an office or something. Laptop does feel freer!<br /><br />Kyra - Weather's picking up a bit so I'll hopefully get out to the garden to write soon!<br /><br />Liwi - We always have the TV on in the background, and half-watch it while we're online. But yeah, if it's just me, I usually put the TV off (especially if I have lots of blogs to catch up on!) We have so many leisure options now. I can't even remember the last time I got into a drama and followed it properly for example. Wish I had time!<br /><br />Tobi - OK, you made me feel old. Laptops didn't exist when I was 11 (or if they did, no one had heard of them). Ha! I'm really attached to mine now, though not really in a sentimental way - it's strictly a tool to me!<br /><br />PK - I must admit, I get twitchy letting others use mine too... funny bunch aren't we? :)Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-58594146185001660052012-04-13T12:10:49.613+01:002012-04-13T12:10:49.613+01:00Oh yeah my laptop is one of my most fave things in...Oh yeah my laptop is one of my most fave things in the world. Only writers understand how personal they are and I hate sharing mine. Call me selfish, but there it is.PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.com