Another round of finding stuff before the holidays. In a pre-planned world, I would put stuff away and leave detailed notes to myself (in a central location) describing not only the article but the associated packaging. That’s my problem. I come back from vacation, stow all the stuff, to allow using the car for other activities and then I hit pause. Eleven months later…
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As a footnote (?) to yesterday’s post, the new computer seems to be working well. When I checked at 04h30, the driver’s seat was filled. When does son #3 sleep? To be pondered. Little matter. He has to go to work; I don’t.
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Today brought some gear changes around the house. Son #3 has managed to snag a “gamer” machine, and in the current vision of things, SSD rules. I ordered a drive yesterday and received it today; excellent service from the folks at NCIX. The machine is busily installing (software updates) and by tomorrow should be ready to do something virtually important. I did have to go out for a SATA cable, and the local stores are not friends of mine. A single cable at $22 (Future Shop) compares poorly with a dealer in Toronto who will sell me one for $2. With free shipping, to sweeten the deal.
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Early this morning, we drove into the city. Traffic was lighter than expected, and we found a parking spot without difficulty. Even my wait in the “present your plastic cards” linup was brief. All in all, a model visit to the clinic. Yes, the waiting room stay was longer than I expected, given that the hospital had set my appointment only twenty-four hours ago, but complaining is highly overrated. More important are the outcomes.
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Something to look forward to… the phone call at 08h00 this morning invited me to drop by the hospital tomorrow morning at 08h00. Bring a designated driver, because the laser surgery might leave things blurry (Huh?). I’m actually happy. Our public medicine will take care of you. The delays; let’s not go there. I actually expected this call about three months back. No matter. I’ll be there.
posted in health, technology | Comments Off on Heads up for a zap or fifty | 258 words
Most of us, when we are somewhere around eight years of age, for a club. Complete with clubhouse, and secret signs and lists. Don’t forget the lists. The “enemy” list, above all. Turns out that the PMO (Harper’s playhouse) hasn’t. The media happened to come across one of the briefing binders prepared for new members of the club/cabinet, wherein you can find that someone asked staff to include a list of “friend and enemy stakeholders”. Make what you will of that one. Oh, and failure to play along with the rules would see the staff member excluded. Like I said, a pretty close model of the clubs of our childhood.
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Today the dog got shot. Shots. Punctuation is important, especially when discussing punctures. Relax; the morning ride was for nothing more serious than an effort to give the dog a dose of rabies. Pardon; a vaccine against rabies. The details are important. Visits to the vet are stressful, because dogs don’t always have pleasant memories. In the case of the older lady, with the cardboard box that once held cookwares, she won’t have them either. A final solution, for her old (very old) cat. In fact, the vet probably does more good than harm, but the client won’t give two thumbs (paws) up on the idea.
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Right now, I wish I’d drop all my extra cash on an air conditioner. It doesn’t matter if my electricity bill will climb. Or that any machine I can afford won’t really work. I’d almost agree to go to work during vacation. We’re into that time of year when the humidex hits forty and the comfort level hits zero. Even the dog is exploring the basement (that is not normal routine). I wonder if I started storing my shirts in the freezer, taking one out when forced to dress for a discerning public. Is ice cream a health food?
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Summer supper. Steak and salad. My decision: to avoid barbecuing, for as long as possible. Some of you swear by the method; I swear at it. Let’s look at the specifics.
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It’s Friday, and I can’t always be serious. If the following offends you, please accept my apology (and loosen up a little).
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