The gallery upstairs

Very nice, indeed! But Amy, why did it want to make a cookie before showing it to me??? Is that the price of admission? ;-)

ME WANT COOKIE!!! (Actually, Joan, I'm pretty sure that you can reconfigure Netscape so that it won't warn you when a HTTP server asks for a cookie. Some people refuse to give cookies because theoretically the HTTP server could use them to keep track of your pattern of browsing pages, and maybe also to get your e-mail address, I think... But probably the risk is small, and if you find the cookie-confirmation box to be annoying, then you might want to reconfigure your browser...)

cookie monster ] I'm pretty sure that you can reconfigure Netscape so that it won't warn you when a HTTP server asks for a cookie. you can (at least for winX); I have. I also delete the contents of cookies.txt every now and again, just on general principles

Very nice, Hil! An artiste in our midst!

Thanks Hilary! I suspect there is more where this one came from? Please show us some other Pride or Darcy impressions. I am trying to understand this cookie thing. Is it possible to delete the stuff collected on your browsing habits? That would only be on your own disc..? The places you visited still keep it, n'est pas?

yes only on my own disc - new places can't see where I've been before. I'm no hacker - I couldn't even begin to think about the data on the server...

I do not object to knowing when a cookie is being asked for - in fact, I recently turned the notification back on after initially turning it off. But they are requested at the oddest times. Curiosity is killing the cat. Something beyond random whim must be behind these requests. I am curious. Why must I give up a cookie in order to see Hilary's drawing? (Or, what are the consequences for refusing?)

Cookies?? Huh???

Wonderful, Hilary......and you said you weren't an artist! (Thought you didn't have a scanner. Digital camera?)

I have never been asked for a "cookie" (except from a small child) so I have no idea what you're talking about Joan, and it sounds as if I may not wish to know!

Thanks, Grace. I can draw, but I don't have the impulse to draw all the time like true artists do, and I do feel I'm much more of a craftsperson. I don't have a scanner, though I have access to a neighbour's digital camera (and opinions!), but Amy did the conversion of this one for me.

Cookies? I'm lost. Seriously, Hil...lovely drawring...saw it yesterday in chat...I'm very impressed.

RE: 85:10 Cheryl: "I have never been asked for a "cookie" (except from a small child) so I have no idea what you're talking about Joan, and it sounds as if I may not wish to know!" You have probably told your browser not to bother you with approving such requests, just go ahead and hand them out no matter who asks for them how often or for what purpose. I recently told mine to ask me first - wanted to see who is asking and why. I can now see the who, but the why is still a mystery.

Joan: "You have probably told your browser not to bother you with approving such requests, just go ahead and hand them out no matter who asks for them how often " Well, I am a generous soul, I dispense cookies, unasked for advice, and thinly veiled innuendo without the least provocation.

Cheryl ] I dispense cookies, unasked for advice, and thinly veiled innuendo without the least provocation. maybe the Christmas spirit is beginning to catch up with you after all...

Cheryl ] I dispense cookies, unasked for advice, and thinly veiled innuendo without the least provocation. Anna: "maybe the Christmas spirit is beginning to catch up with you after all..." This is "Christmas Spirit?" I always thought it was just a part of my being the resident smartass! No Christmas Spirit here yet,and now I have a cold, but am soldiering on...got concerts to give, kids to teach, recitals to plan...I've decided that this is the year everyone gets gift certificates! Now if I could only figure out how to procure said certificates without actually entering a store...Will keep you posted on the arrival of the aforementioned Spirit- it better hurry, time's running out! you know that gift-wrapped Darcy we spoke of earlier would go a long ways to making me cheery and bright! Ladies, here is a sister in need, can you arrange it?)

Oh, Cheryl, dear. I wish I could help you. Just think how soon it will all be over and remember it will end.

Cheryl, I e-mailed a suggestion to you. Please post if you do not receive it.

For Cheryl, awaiting ' the arrival of the aforementioned Spirit- it better hurry, time's running out! you know that gift-wrapped Darcy we spoke of earlier would go a long ways to making me cheery and bright! ' Haven't felt the Spirit either, but after the gifts and food bit is over, try to place yourself comfortably with acess to some hot and spicy x-mas beverage, near the tree with the lights on. Take a sip, lean back and close your eyes. I would be very much surprised if that ol'spirit would not appear and maybe with some luck, bring The voice and eyes of Mr Love-Butt too.

Oh Ann2, you are a true friend indeed! I shall take you advice and await the coming of my Dearest, Lovliest Hunk-a. Thank you, my dear, for your kind thoughts and well wishes!