Not so much boring as busy. I have a 15 or so delete, copy, zip, etc. commands going on 5 different computers. When things finish I do other things to the data, all part of the process of getting it together so I can cross check some stuff and leave my data in a safe place. So like all those multitasking skills from playing MMOs is just plain win for this.
I approve of your advice to buy beer though, and have made a mental note to do just that.
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That monster in the mirror, he just might be you. -Grover