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Since the subject of home-entertainment technology has come up already this week, I thought I’d share this from 2005. The premise is valid but not entirely correct, not in the age of digital television anyway. In the event of a problem, you can unplug the modem or unplug the router or unplug the cable box or, if you’re living in the dark ages like some of us, unplug the Roku in an attempt to make things right again. After that, Waaaaah!!
I want you to know that this Web site has accounted for about half the money raised so far in the parsonage Kickstarter campaign. That’s pretty remarkable! You should be proud of yourselves. I am! I hope you have an enjoyable weekend.
159 responses to “Do Not Adjust Your Set”
Someone once told me that if you remember the 60s, you didn’t do them right.
This week has been such a blur I only vaguely recall a mention of a Dave Barry article. Was there a link?
And yes, I am a DB fan. You know that old question about “if you could have dinner with anyone you wished, who would it be”? I’d have to give serious thought to it being Dave and Jimmy, although I’d also want someone present who was qualified to perform the Heimlich Maneuver, as I could easily envision me choking from laughing while eating.
And no, one should never go to bed with “the help”. It makes them think they can take liberties.
“Hurry up and adjust the set, Arlo. We’ll miss Topo Gigio.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PAj2hWD_Pg
GR6
You did the right thing.
We were staying with MIL taking turns – but there was a gap of 1 hr. That was when she fell.
That was when she HAD to go for rehab – she decided not to make an effort.
She got better but it really took the decision from our hands.
Luckily MBH is an only so there was no committee, no acrimony, on somebody not
doing their share.
emb
See you have some decent dew points tonight – It was 96* today but dew points lower
than yesterday.
Prayers for all those that have to make those tough decisions. It does not help your
loved one if you burn out or step on the rainbow before they.
The question was posed if you cold have an hour with anyone living or dead
who would you chose?
It was easy — my father.
GM Debbe
Zen Wisdom with a twist
13. Some days you’re the bug; some days you’re the windshield.
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Or as I heard it — “Some days you are the statue and some days you are the pigeon.”
Debbe get a fan and blow it right at your work station.
B’ugs
“Sometimes you eat the bear: sometimes the bear eats you.”
Debbe 😉 Well, perhaps not running, but at least moving. 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceu7tRyVFrY
And sometimes the singers are lovely and talented:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRDHxikluMo
That one makes me thing of Jackie.
Have been a fan of Dave Barry so long I wasn’t sure he was still alive. I think he used that for a book title.
Being weird reader I read endings first sometimes or middles, then other parts. Frequently read several books at once. Right now I am reading Nora Ephron’s last book, “I Feel Bad About My Nevk” I am indeed sad to know she is no longer with us. I once wanted to write like Ms. Ephron and perhaps I do to some extent.
Good morning Villagers…
GR, been there and done that, you made a wise decision…both for your mother and yourself.
Mark, I’ll keep your mom and you in my prayers………….Amen.
We four daughters are going through what will be the same with my Dad. He’s 84, living on his own and we take turns checking in on him. He is not steady on his feet. He will not go into nursing home because of his cats, he has three of them.
Old Bear, I do have a big, big fan that’s mounted on the wall and blows right at me. Yesterday, Ian dug out the old floor fan, set it in the doorway to the cooler, brought down the door and rested it on the fan….nice and cool…will be doing that again today. But the transition of walking from the packing room into the hen house is horribly hot and humid.
Jackie, didn’t read the book ‘The Help’, but saw the movie…twice. Good movie.
Happy Caturday ya’ll
oh, and Cxp, how was that steak???
GR 😉 I will……
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j6g_uUhH2c
not just Friday, but everyday 🙂
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Ghost Sweetie, not that you need me to tell you, but you are a good son, and a good man.
My sister lived with our mom, so when Mom was in failing health but steadfastly refused to even consider a nursing home she was able to stay in her home. Her doctor had set up in-home visits with a nurse but Mom passed away the day before she was to start.
c ex-p, congrats on being able to eat properly again! I have an appointment for a root canal in two weeks, and even the slight discomfort while waiting is driving me nuts.
And on the lighter side-my daughter is in San Diego for the week. She is working for a friend who is a vendor at Comic Con, and having a great time. AND, some of you may know that Georgia Dunn of Breaking Cat News is a guest at the Con, so Daughter took my book with her to get Ms Dunn to sign it. I now have the very first autograph Georgia Dunn has ever done, and a lovely note in my book stating so! 🙂
Debbe 😉 Thanks, hon. (You, too, Jean dear.) Occasionally, I get this vague feeling that something is not right, and after a few seconds realize it’s caused by the fact that, for a change, I have nothing that absotively, posilutely needs doing right that moment. I’ve become unused to that. But perhaps I will eventually get back to what I laughingly refer to as the high life again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ
Ghost… Debbe, Jean, and others have said it all. I will just add – hugs to you, dear one.
God bless us every one.
Generally, in my life, not the world situation, but in my life, things seem to work out the way they should in the long run. Parenthetically, I usually am doing well when the world is going to heck and not so good when the rest of the world is in better shape. That is especially true at the moment. Anyway, the point was regarding parents. My own mother’s situation worked out, if not for the best, at least roughly the way she wanted. I am concerned that I will not have someone like me to help when I get even older. My children are either totally estranged or least living too far away. I also have no grandchildren. As for my wife, her daughter is a problem that we have to deal with almost daily and her son is completely out of the picture. Her daughter has just gone into rehab again. My wife’s son stays so busy that we are lucky to see him once a month although he doesn’t live that far away. Enough of that. I need to make a better effort to develop friends. Not staying in touch with people is one of m biggest faults and regrets. If anyone has read this far don’t follow my example.
me again.
But Jerry you are doing better yourself it appears and that is good. I read all the way to the end and enjoyed and appreciated all you shared. Unfortunately I am in same boat with family. Too late.
I need a date to drive from Texas to Puget Sound with a truck and heavy boat. Ghost this is an invitation to the High Life as it applies to people who like outdoors with a touch of class. No sailing required, I have lots of volunteers for that. Return trip required!
Rusty you are ineligible. No married men.
I saw a picture of Bad Mindy in one of the local papers the other day…the front page, not the Obituary Section, more’s the pity. (Just kidding.) She was looking pretty good. Too bad she was so much less lovely on the inside than the outside.
After back-to-back experiences (well, not literally back-to-back, but you get my meaning) with her and Bat Guano Crazy Lady, I have sworn off “romance” for the nonce. Perhaps I should endeavor to find a millionaire widow lady who needs a not-totally-gormless male traveling companion who cleans up good and can do platonic relationships. (Yes, I can do platonic. Why do you ask?)
I wonder where I could find one?
I am taking applications. I too am sworn off romance which is why I need a date for the biggest boat show in America for wooden boats. Port Townsend is a fun town and I love it, great restaurants, hotels and I want to have fun. Not looking for guys who want a woman with a boat that’s hot.
The boat! The boat! It’s a hot boat.