The threat has come from Iran thar the US must not interfere. Sounds like a good idea. We certainly shouldn’t do anything to restrict any counter attack by Israel.
Monthly Archives: April 2024
And I Thought I Was Being Original
I sat down with a glass of milk and some Oreo cookies. I was dunking cookies. After the 3rd or 4th, I twisted a cookie and quickly I had 2 cookies. I licked the frosting off the one side then ate the cookies.
I really thought I was the first. What a let down to find out my older siblings beat me to it, by a bunch.
Antennas
When we moved into Orange County Ca., we didn’t need much of an antenna. There were a couple of elements in front and two more in back. I am pretty sure all the stations had transmitters on Mt. Wilson. This made aiming the antennas simple. We could actually see the mountain peak from our roof. That gave us channels 2, 4, 5, 7,11, and 13, very clear. At age 7, I had no idea how well that worked out for us.
Most places in the country required large complex antennas. Some areas had no TV reception at all.
However, most populated areas had an an antenna on every house. Some were beginning to complain about them. They were considered an eyesore. Some started looking for ways to rid the skyline of them.
I guess, inadvertently, cable resolved the problem somewhat. Mostly cable sprang up in areas of poor reception at first. Later, as more cable only stations were added, the antennas started disappearing.
At the same time, other antennas started popping up, satellite antennas. They were big round and ugly. However, those who had them were able to get virtually every station in the country. I came really close to getting one but it was just outside of my reach
Almost as quickly, the big antennas disappeared. They were replaced, first by cable, and then by smaller versions, which were aimed but once. They competed with cable.
One of the problems with cable and satellite is expense. Many, such as me, said forget the high prices. At one time, I was paying over $70 a month for basic cable. No telling what it is now.
I have reverted back to the old antenna. The only thing I really miss is Fox News. As near as I can tell, take the sports stations from cable and they just might be looking for another way to take our earnings from us.
Actually, I must admit I do have 1 weakness. I have considered getting cable back, just for a few months at a year. I do really enjoy college baseball and softball.
Still, not that much. I’m waiting for a college only cable network.
Camera Purchase
I saw a used 4 by 5 format camera for a reasonable price that seemed in good condition. I was advised against it for good reasons. The film and processing is expensive.
Yet, I wish I had bought it. For an occasional photo, it would have been great, expensive or not. The large format provides a very high quality image, even when the image is greatly enlarged.
I likely would’ve regretted it, but I would have a few really nice pictures. Maybe a few of them would’ve been of family and friends. A few would have been of the Grand Canyon and the redwoods of Sequoia. I might have a few of Sandia Peak as it reflects the rays of the setting sun.
I do have photos I took with my 35 mm camera, but the 8x10s are a bit grainy.
Daily writing prompt
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
Not Quite What I Suggested
I guess it was nearly a year ago I suggested a small electric riding mower. Well, they started building electric riding mowers, but far more than I would want or need. It wasn’t quite what I wanted.
What they want to sell me is far to big and far too expensive.
The other day, I saw something, still not what I want, but closer. He rode his electric cart and pulled the push mower behind him. Not the way I’d have designed it, but it worked.
Wonder how long it will take the engineers to catch up with the old man and the cart.
Memphis Drivers
Need I elaborate?
OJ Again
And again and again. Likely for a week, maybe 3. A good time for sun spots to interrupt my reception. I think this is sorta like OLD news.
That’s a Decade
Generally, I don’t think that far ahead, especially at my age. The fact is I very likely won’t live that long or even half that long.
However, if I should make it that long, I will likely be tottering around some nursing home. At that time, I’ll likely not remember writing this. My memory is already giving me glitches.
The other day, while driving home, I forgot where I was for a few seconds. It was the only time that happened while driving, thankfully. However, I am sure my memory will only get worse. It does seem to be the pattern.
I understand they are getting closer to coming up with a really expensive drug to help with memory problems. If they do, I am sure that those in Congress will be first in line for their share. It seems those in the government always come first, don’t they?
Pizza Every Day
Saw an advertisement on TV about an electric pizza oven for making individual pizzas. It did seem kinda nice. I mean I do like pizza. Pizza every day sounds wonderful. And of course, it would not take long to bake one.
Then I saw the price. I figure I can buy a lot of pizzas at the pizza parlor for that. Besides, my regular oven does work. To be sure, to buy that pizza oven, I’d have to want pizza every day. Well actually, I do. I am also realistic.
I do know of a couple of good pizzerias around. I think I’ll just continue going there. In deed, we will likely go there more than my wife would like.
No Surprise
I hear that the Church of God In Christ, (AKA COGIC) is looking for another city to meet, other than Memphis. I say this because I have heard about this sort of threat just almost since I moved to the mid-south.
There have been a number of reasons I’ve heard for this. The latest I heard is the lack of safety in Memphis.
Actually, this is not surprising either. It is actually somewhat logical. Memphis is currently leading leading most of cities in the US most crimes in a per-capita basis.
However, it does beg the question, nowadays, just where are they apt to find a city that is safe that also has the needed hotel rooms and restaurants.
It’s a shame COGIC doesn’t have the pull that NCAA has. The city was safe when they visited. Well, it was almost safe. It was just one little shooting, within earshot of the stadium.
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