CompuServe Thread

#Computer women, Unite!

9 messages in this thread
#5831From: Judi WunderlichJan 21, 1990 7:31 PM
Christina: Your suggestions for getting a non-computer husband interested are good, but I'm afraid they wouldn't work for me. I know, I tried! Hubby's line of work is quite different from mine – he's a precision machinist in the tool and die trade. And his only hobby/interest is competing in triathlons. I looked around on CIS when I first got it to see if there was a forum for serious amateur athletes, and even left some messages, but got no response. I guess are interests and lifestyles will always be different. I'm the cerebral, he's the physical. I love talk/write/figure things out, while he's shy around new people, can't write, doesn't like to read, and is always doing "something". No complaints, tho. My house stays clean because of his inability to sit still. He's always cleaning or putting something away, or, to my chagrin, doing laundry. His being not interested in computers is the price I pay for an otherwise "perfect" spouse! Judi
#5834From: Brad Walrod <Sysop>Jan 21, 1990 8:08 PM
Have you tried logging onto the Sports Forum (GO SPORTS) while hubby is in the room? It's not my cup of tea, but I know one of the Sysops over there and he's a great guy! <BW>
#6006From: Judi WunderlichJan 22, 1990 11:41 PM
Brad: Thanks. I'll trek over to the Sports Forum and leave a message. Judi
#5854From: Louise HartmannJan 21, 1990 10:25 PM
……and then there's the husband who spends too much time with the computer! <grin>….Louise
#5855From: Thom Hartmann <HiResOp>Jan 21, 1990 10:29 PM
<blush>
#6008From: Judi WunderlichJan 22, 1990 11:41 PM
Louise: I wish my husband would take an interest in our computer if only so we could spend time together. With our schedule, we see/spend little time really together. I'd be happy if we'd just play computer together! Judi
#6093From: Louise HartmannJan 23, 1990 6:23 PM
Yes, I would find it difficult if Thom didn't take an interest in thiings that are important to me. We've always been "partners" in business as well as marriage. Between our business, children and pets, we'd be in staightjackets if we didn't give each other mucho support!! …hmmm, but cleaning and laundry too, I'm green with envy! Louise
#5961From: Christina O'ConnellJan 22, 1990 4:12 PM
Judi….. since your husband handles all that cleaning….mine does the same ..a day off/"not working" inevitable means waxing cars, floors, anything in sight.. I'm tempted to suggest keeping him as far away from the little ole addictive 'puter as possible…….however, if you ever get struck by a sudden urge …check out the Summer Games programs by Epyx (I think) and send a message to Harry Conover the wizop of the Sports forum asking for advice on how to locate some other Triathalon folks… good luck ….. …Christina
#6009From: Judi WunderlichJan 22, 1990 11:41 PM
Christina: Thanks for the advice. I just saw an ad in one of his triathlon magazines (yes, I read them to keep up with his hobby, but does he read my computer magazines to keep up with mine?) about a software program that allows him to hook up his bike and do timed training intervals. I'll definitely have to buy it for him. Judi