Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 5:03:33 PM

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Discovering the New World builds up a big THIRST!

Jukebox

doppelganglander 10/14/2019 5:07:28 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 1:

Regarding your last post, a refresh button would be much appreciated.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 5:07:47 PM

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I tried to get password reset done this weekend, but it won't get done. F*king ADT

First they set up a service call for 8-10 Sunday AM. Never showed. Set up one for today 12-5

Tech VERY GOOD. But they.never told him what part was the problem, so he didn't have one.

He deleted the faulty sensor so the alarm system works again (a motion detector we don't use when we or the dogs are at home, so no loss of security right now), went to get another one - only to find that it was supposed to be new but was a defective returned one. 

So they have to set up another service call after he gets the sensor.

Tech deserves a bonus, to come out of management's salaries.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 5:14:55 PM

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In #2 doppelganglander said: Regarding your last post, a refresh button would be much appreciated.

I'm hoping to put in the refresh button and the ability to post via the forum links tonight. Both should be easy. 

No promises.

And there might be a disruption as I back up the databases and upload; will do that when things slow down, assuming I am done.

Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 5:43:02 PM

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Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 5:54:51 PM

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In #5 Alice in Dairyland said: I'm one month shy of my 64th birthday and my employer for the last 32 years has decided to eliminate my job and permanently lay me off.  To say I'm feeling a little off center right now is an understatement.  Other than that, life is good.

Join the age discrimination club. I got laid off about 2 years ago, and it took me 8 months to find a new position - and there is supposedly a great market for software engineers! Just not experienced ones. Lucked out getting a contract position at a government/educational lab as they used a very difficult coding test (1/3 of the people pass) and want just about anyone who can pass it. However, the longest I was with one company in a full-time position was 11 years; that company, once a very large computer company, is now gone. I've had a part-time position teaching online, on and off, for longer, but that also had periods of no teaching, like now.

I'll let others here tell their own stories.

Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 5:57:49 PM

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Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 6:04:56 PM

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Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 6:05:45 PM

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Reply to Alice in Dairyland in 7:

My problem is, I can't afford to retire.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 6:12:47 PM

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In #8 Alice in Dairyland said: Kosh, I envy you.  I'm self taught on computer work and I had a very dumb teacher.  Needless to say, one of my best friends at work was the IT guy.  I actually hugged him good bye that day and I am NOT a hugger!  

My wife gets great tech support. She's a public defender (contract). And she says some of her transcriptionists like me because I could extract the audio from videos and fix the sound levels so they could transcribe it easier.

I learned in high school. Few schools had access to computers at all at the time (early 1970's), but my PUBLIC high school had a computer rented by a rich alumnus for $2000/month, and you could get a VW Beetle for that back then. And I hung around MIT (they rejected me twice, however) for more access to computers.

I think I should retire here (link) as an exhibit

Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 6:14:31 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 9:   I don't know if I can really afford to either, but we live a pretty simple life style here.  We have no mortgage or other outstanding loans to worry about; that definitely helps.  Have applied for Social Security already and that will pay the real estate taxes, car insurance and the light bill.  The next hurdle is health care for myself.  At least I have no health issues to deal with.  Husband can get on Medicare and has VA health care.

Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 6:21:01 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 10:   I was in high school at the same time.  I remember having to learn wire a computer board, my headache finally went away in 1985.  Decided maybe nursing might be my future, but that was too sad - you can't save them all.  Went into accounting instead; I like math, there's always an answer.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 6:25:52 PM

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In #12 Alice in Dairyland said: Went into accounting instead; I like math, there's always an answer.

 I teach math online (when I have a course). Many nurses, actually, as calculating dosages takes some math.

Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 6:33:23 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 13:   All right...now you're just showing off!  I'm more into balance sheets.  I love looking for the mistake someone made and now the account is out of balance.  I know, I have a problem.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 6:50:52 PM

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Reply to Alice in Dairyland in 14:

I teach "College Algebra" at a very large online university. I learned the material in junior high.

Now, if I wanted to show off, I'd give the school name.

OK, Boston Latin

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 6:53:07 PM

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Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 6:57:42 PM

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doppelganglander 10/14/2019 7:07:51 PM

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Reply to Alice in Dairyland in 5:

Welcome, Alice! Like Kosh, I lost my job about 2 years ago and have been working contract ever since. My most recent contract ended last Friday so I'm looking for work as an instructional designer. I'm a younger, but still old enough that no one wants to hire me. I'm one semester away from getting my MS in Instructional Design and Technology and hoping that makes a difference. I'm looking forward to getting to know you - we definitely need new people!

@PBJ3 10/14/2019 7:09:43 PM

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Welcome Alice and good evening Kosh. I've not posted in awhile because I thought I'd have to re-register before I could post, LOL.  I had just logged out, apparently.  I do need to change my username, though, the PBJ will suffice.

I'm almost 72 but had wanted to keep working.  My husband (68) and I had a 38 year old plumbing business in So. Calif.  Hubby started having strokes in 2014 and had another one earlier this year.  Our lone plumber quit on March 1st and I had no choice but to close the business that I had been putting money into anyway.  My husband is in a retirement facility temporarily.  Since hubby was hurt while in boot camp and another time on a base, we have applied to the VA.  We won't know anything for another few months.  I would like to find some work but not sure if or when my hubby might be able to come home with less than two people doing 24 hr care.  So far I haven't really enjoyed this early retirement but putting the cat on my bed (after I take my blood pressure pills) and getting a little bit more shut eye is pretty nice. LOL

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 7:16:15 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 16:
Well, did backup. Site update failed. Put in support ticket

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 7:18:33 PM

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Reply to @PBJ3 in 19:

Blood pressure pills work well. Down from something like 200/100 to something sort of normal

Runs in the family. My father had high blood pressure, and my mother had to learn how to use the old devices, as his pressure was so high the electronic ones thought it was an error.

@PBJ3 10/14/2019 7:24:26 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 21: Sorry about the backup.

Mine was at least 180 over ninety something at one time.  It's pretty scary but the pills I take for it now seem to keep it in check.  Two BP pills every morning and one around 8:00 PM.

@PBJ3 10/14/2019 7:28:51 PM

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Kosh, I'm pretty sure one of my Facebook friends who's a former lizard tried to join this blog recently.  I think she registered but something went wrong and she hasn't been able to post yet as far as I know.  Revo gave her the link to this blog.

Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 7:38:42 PM

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Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 7:43:46 PM

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Reply to @PBJ3 in 23:   I didn't have any problems.  Actually, if anyone was going to have as issue, it should have been me.  See above, I believe the term for me is techtard.  Hopefully, she will try again.

@PBJ3 10/14/2019 7:44:03 PM

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Reply to Alice in Dairyland in 24:

That feeling free sure is a nice feeling, I'll agree.  It sounds like you have a great family.

Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 7:49:43 PM

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Reply to doppelganglander in 18:   Thanks for the welcome.  Hope you find the perfect job soon.  I'm lucky I'm too old for anyone to want me anymore, plus I don't have your skills.  I'd have been devastated if this had happened 10 yrs ago.  I live in a very rural area, not many good paying jobs unless you want 12 hr shifts in a hot, dirty factory.  Nothing wrong with factory jobs, but I've spent the last 32 yrs on a soft office chair in air conditioning with internet access.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 7:51:13 PM

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Reply to @PBJ3 in 23:
If you give me the email (you can email me), I will look. The username has to be entered, not the email addr.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 7:51:17 PM

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Reply to @PBJ3 in 23:
If you give me the email (you can email me), I will look. The username has to be entered, not the email addr.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 7:54:51 PM

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Reply to Alice in Dairyland in 27:

I live about 40 miles outside Boston, where it is a LOT less expensive.  You can't get a 700 sq ft condo in Boston for what we pay for over 2000 sq ft house.

Lots of Help Wanted signs here - for CDL drivers. I think my blood pressure prevents those jobs.

@PBJ3 10/14/2019 7:57:21 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 28:

I just comment on her posts and send an occasional message through messenger so I don't have her e-mail but I will ask her for it.  Please send yours to me via e-mail.  I think I have an old one for you.  Mine has been the same forever.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 8:03:32 PM

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Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 8:06:40 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 30:   Cost of living is very low in my area; housing, food, fuel are all affordable.  As to CDL drivers, obviously you've never seen me drive.  My country roads are fine, but anything over a two lane highway and I prefer to ride with someone else.  I hate traffic!  I do love Revo's (?) stories of going to the big city delightful though.  I can so relate.

Alice in Dairyland 10/14/2019 8:08:26 PM

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Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 8:12:50 PM

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Reply to @PBJ3 in 31:

My username, no punctuation or spaces, at gmail.com.

Capitalization KoshsShadow

@PBJ3 10/14/2019 8:19:54 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 35: Thank you.  I had the one with Verizon.  I will message her tomorrow.  She's a great gal and I am sure you would remember her old nic.

@PBJ3 10/14/2019 8:23:12 PM

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Reply to Alice in Dairyland in 34:

Goodnight and sweet dreams.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 8:36:06 PM

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Reply to Alice in Dairyland in 34:

As Red Skelton said, not that he would be allowed to now,

Good night, and may G-d bless.

Kosh's Shadow 10/14/2019 8:54:05 PM

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Sometimes, I think we fit this verse:

You and I are yesterday's answers
The Earth of the past come to flesh
Eroded by Time's rivers
To the shape we now posess

Jukebox

@PBJ3 10/14/2019 9:50:54 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 39: Yes.  What a great song.