20th
November
2020
Pardon the distraction. While I try to remember what set today apart from any other day, the TV is on. The program chosen, “The Crown”, is covering a period that I remember: when the Brits set off to save the shearing season on a far-off island close to the antipodes. Yes, I am that old, kids. Remember that any prior knowledge of the “war” comes from the press coverage I received. And with that, I realize that I know little to nothing about what really went on. I mean, I won’t be having an exam on the content, but just knowing that my history is woven from flimsy yarn is enough to make me sad.
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posted in education |
19th
November
2020
Another day in my quiet world. You know, I was probably less isolated when I lived on a tiny island, decades ago. Although, to be fair, that was a different time and place. I had daily responsibilities, and coming into contact with others was a requirement. Now, I hear cars go by on the main road, and sometimes there’s a delivery van stopped to drop parcels. That’s pretty much all of it.
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posted in health |
18th
November
2020
Among the things I (shoulrefuse streddd have) realized, years ago, is that the best place for doing repairs to my computer is not on a workbench. Particularly in an office, where the phone distracts and the supervisor does whatever he or she was actually supposed to do. No, the absolute best place to fix my computer is on the dining room table, after supper. I mean, a noisy stomach also distracts.
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posted in technology |
17th
November
2020
For several years, I’ve been intending to watch the series “Halt And Catch Fire”. And tonight, by accident, I did.
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posted in computing |
16th
November
2020
I now take my warnings from social media. The most recent trigger? A photo by an RV owner, showing what happens when your container of DEF overflows; my immediate thought was “That could happen to me”, and I went straight out to remove the potential chemical volcano from where it has sat, all year long. One of those things that had never crossed my mind, but after seeing a single photo I was convinced to act.
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posted in sports, technology |
15th
November
2020
Taking a wild guess here; for Alberta to lose one of its pipelines is not exactly what their premier wants. When it can be blamed on said premier’s attitude, it must be worse. You see, there’s an old line (yes, fifty years is a long time) that runs eastward, through the Great Lakes and down to Sarnia. Right now, the lawyers are involved, because the government of Michigan has decided that poorly maintained infrastructure isn’t going to get better with age. Keep an eye on this one; Alberta seems to have one major product to sell, and a shrinking number of routes to market.
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posted in humour, media |
14th
November
2020
There are such interesting tools available to the mathematically challenged. Why, I just learned that I am close to 35 million minutes old, and thanks to a skilled programmer, I didn’t have to carry digits or try to compensate for leap seconds. Pretty cool!
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posted in computing, history, pets |
13th
November
2020
This afternoon, in Montreal, someone phoned the police to report a hostage situation. At the headquarters of a top computer gaming company. Turned out to be a hoax, but it shows you how quickly things can turn sour. Meanwhile, to the south, the defeated president continues with his game plan (holding the nation hostage, waiting for him to concede). Come on, there are better games available.
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posted in health |
12th
November
2020
With an hour of highway driving, our family returned to its regular status: “one car family”. The dance isn’t over until we receive a confirming call that son #2 has received his new wheels, but the part at this end is completed.
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posted in travel |
11th
November
2020
Tomorrow, the old car gets loaded on a trailer and heads out for the next chapter in its life. It has served us well, for the last eight years. Anyhow, I decided to make good use of the cargo space available. It will be transporting four complete wheel/tires in the back seat, and down close to the floor level I managed to squeeze in a wood lathe. Not wanting to push my luck, so the promised chopsaw will wait for another time.
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