Hey! Those waterproof computer keyboards really do work!

[IrishLass]

Well, it finally happened- I spilled half my hot tea on my keyboard today. I promptly flipped it over and started shaking the bejeebees out of it and alternately wiping the ejected liquid off with a cloth until it was all dry. As you can see, my keyboard still works like a champ. Unfortunately some of my keys don't have as quick of a recovery as my other keys when pressed and released (I had a little honey in my tea). :twisted:


IrishLass

 

[carebear]

woo hoo!!!

a co-worker killed my laptop, she skipped the tea and spilled the honey in directly. it was a while ago.

 

[IrishLass]

Oh my goodness! How horrible! :shock:

As the day has worn on, some of my keys have proven quite tricky to use. All my keys left of center work great, but the ones on the right require more effort. If I hit them hard and quick like I'm using an old typewriter, they do fine, but I especially have to watch out with the number zero and the letters O, K, M, the enter key, and my right shift key. They tend to stay down longer and repeat themselves. Thankfully, my backspace button is completely operational to clean up my overspilling letters.


IrishLass

 

[Soapy Gurl]

I mistakenly thought my keys popped up. I got something stuck under one of them and popped it up to clean under it. Then it wouldn't attach back down. I have to hit it harder than the rest and sometimes it does the multiple letter thing. I hope yours fixes itself! Maybe it needs a good dry out.

 

[Dragonkaz]

Great that you can still use your keyboard, although I'm dreadful if keys don't work properly, due to typing so quickly.

I've spilled masala chai over my keyboard a couple of times ... very lucky that I've had no problems either!

Time for liquid safe computers!

 

[IrishLass]

I mistakenly thought my keys popped up. I got something stuck under one of them and popped it up to clean under it. Then it wouldn't attach back down.

Funny you should mention that, because I thought the same thing, too, and actually tried to gently pry a few keys up. But when they resisted my gentle pressure I thought I'd better not force it and end up making a bad situation worse. After reading your post, I'm very glad I left better off alone. 8)

I've spilled masala chai over my keyboard a couple of times ... very lucky that I've had no problems either!

I love masala chai. Do you make your own? I have a recipe that I came up with based on a handful of various web recipes which I found and then tweaked and tweaked until I got it to my own liking. It uses mostly whole spices (the only 2 spices in it that aren't whole are ginger and cinnamon), and milk, honey and my own vanilla extract. I actually made up a big pot of it today, but that wasn't the tea I spilled, of which I'm very happy about because the chai had more honey in it.



IrishLass

 

[Dragonkaz]

I've spilled masala chai over my keyboard a couple of times ... very lucky that I've had no problems either!

I love masala chai. Do you make your own? I have a recipe that I came up with based on a handful of various web recipes which I found and then tweaked and tweaked until I got it to my own liking. It uses mostly whole spices (the only 2 spices in it that aren't whole are ginger and cinnamon), and milk, honey and my own vanilla extract. I actually made up a big pot of it today, but that wasn't the tea I spilled, of which I'm very happy about because the chai had more honey in it.

IrishLass

Off topic ... but you can you share your recipe please? I really became addicted to masala chai that was made by Indian people in Fiji ... it was very spicy and I loved it. Since then I've tried quite a few I've found on the web, but I've not found 'the one' yet. I currently make one with black tea leaves, drinking chocolate, many whole and ground spices. I love heating it up in a pot on the stove top, as it makes my house smell yum from the spices.

 

[IrishLass]

You bet- I'd be happy to.

I've always liked the chai that my favorite Indian restaurant serves, but they are not forthcoming with their recipe, which I totally understand, so I tried different recipes on the net. None of them were spicy enough for me, though, so I spent a week tweaking and tasting and adjusting the amounts of the spices, and then tasting and tweaking again until I was finally happy. It was a fun experiment and it made my house smell wonderful. Anyway, this is what I came up with (you can adjust to your own liking):

Makes 4 servings

Part 1- spices:

50 whole cardamom pods (yes- 50!)
20 whole peppercorns
12 whole cloves
2 tsp. whole fennel seeds
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Part 2- water and all that other stuff:

3 cups water
1.5 cups milk (sometimes I use part milk/part cream)
4 teabags quality black tea or enough loose black tea to make 4 cups worth.
honey to taste
2 tsp vanilla extract

1) Grind all the whole spices in a coffee grinder until all is well broken up (or you can use a mortar and pestle)

2) Add the ground cinnamon and ginger along with the freshly ground whole spices in a pot with the 3 cups of water.

3) Bring to a boil on high heat and then reduce heat to med-low, cover, and gently simmer for 15 minutes.

4) Reduce heat to warm and add the black tea. Steep for 5 minutes.

5) Strain

6) Add honey, milk and vanilla

7) Heat back up on medium until desired temp is reached, and serve


IrishLass

 

[carebear]

Hmmm - I might make the spice/tea component and refrigerate, then add to milk when I want it.

Now I have to go to one of the myriad the Indian grocery stores in my area.

 

[Dragonkaz]

Thanks IrishLass ... it sounds fantastic!

 

[krissy]

hat sounds so good! i may have to go spice shopping too