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Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:32 pm
by Econoline
Joe and Big RR are correct; this was a procedure to relieve fluid pressure within the eye. My ophthalmologist was so enthusiastic with her light sabre that she poked 5 holes in the iris before she could restrain herself. (It hurt just a little bit yesterday, but I feel fine now. Aside from the usual aches and pains from arthritis....)

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:38 pm
by Big RR
Good to hear that you're fine.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:09 am
by MajGenl.Meade
Yesterday I crossed "become an astronaut" from the bucket list. One more redaction and they're all done.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 2:16 pm
by Long Run
MajGenl.Meade wrote:Yesterday I crossed "become an astronaut" from the bucket list. One more redaction and they're all done.
I don't know, but I would think you still have a good shot at being the neighborhood curmudgeon who yells get off my lawn.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 2:51 pm
by MajGenl.Meade
I would if it were crab-grass.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:03 pm
by Scooter
Is it a bad sign when my ability to remember song lyrics from the '70s exceeds my ability to remember why I walked into the kitchen?

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:30 pm
by Joe Guy
If those lyrics you remember from the seventies are only from disco songs, you may have a more serious problem than you realize.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:41 pm
by ex-khobar Andy
I was in Trader Joe's yesterday. "Don't let me be misunderstood" by The Animals was on the sound system or whatever they call them nowadays. (And yes I know it was a Nina Simone song first.) "I bought this when it came out" I remarked to the check out guy. "When was that?" "1964, probably" I guessed. (Actually 1965 - I just looked it up.) He then asked to see my ID for the case of El Cheapo Rosso I was buying.

I blame Trump.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:07 pm
by Joe Guy
I’m sure his intentions were good.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:53 pm
by wesw
I ve begun to refuse to show ID at stores lately....

if the grey beard and walking stick doesn t help them figure it out, I figure that they are too stupid to sell me the stuff.....

they have always ended up selling it to me so far.....

I m just waiting for the next time that old codger at the Walmart asks to see my receipt.... 8-)

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:36 pm
by Bicycle Bill
wesw wrote:I m just waiting for the next time that old codger at the Walmart asks to see my receipt.... 8-)
Let us know when that happens ...
I'd love to see the cell phone video of "crazy man with Trump hat abuses elderly WalMart greeter".

But maybe you'll catch a break and they'll blame it on your Tourette's Syndrome.
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-"BB"-

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 1:12 am
by Econoline
Will automotive reporters and reviewers please please *PLEASE* stop it with the word "infotainment"!!??! I hate that word, and I hate the concept it represents.

When I buy a vehicle I want to use it for TRANSPORTATION. I couldn't care less whether it gives me any info, let alone any 'tainment.

Just stop it. NOW.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 1:58 am
by Crackpot
showing your age there econo. It ain't going anywhere because that's what it is and "infotainment" is a lot shorter than information and media interface and display. you don't like back up cameras? blind spot cameras? lane departure and obstruction warnings?

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 3:30 am
by Econoline
Bah. Get off my lawn!

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 3:37 am
by Joe Guy
I'll lend you my BB rifle, Econo! I always aim for the kids' knee caps.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 4:41 pm
by Guinevere
It’s not for your Econo, it’s for the kids/grandkids/millennials you will be transporting in your vehicle.

My Jeep transmission crapped out on me in late February, so I chose to sell it and get something else. I was mostly looking at 2016 models just off lease. Too much distracting crap for me, but I was happy to find something I loved that had just what I wanted and not what I didn’t want.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 2:55 am
by Econoline
CP - info is okay, I just don't think a big touchscreen full of 'tainment in the middle of the dash is the best way to get it.

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 12:15 pm
by Crackpot
What you think a small screen with smaller writing will do better?

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 12:37 pm
by Guinevere
CP - I know I sound like an old lady, but do we *need* all of those accessories (blind spot/backup/lane departure), or are they simply additional conveniences because (1) too many people are driving while distracted and (2) the industry is continuing to work towards driverless cars.

I drove cars with all of those options. I chose one with none of them. I found them, mostly, distracting.....

Re: Home for Random Thoughts

Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 1:15 pm
by Crackpot
I find lane departure annoying mostly because it’s too sensitive on my wife’s car my car has 360 cameras an I love them the backup gives you a view of areas you can’t see and the others help in precicsion parking. (even has a parallel parking assist view that while I have yet to actually try but would give me more confidence the next time I have too. The bit I really find humorous about this is this is all crammed ( generally) in the area where the radio is ( the “tainment” was always there.

As for needing these things I guess you don’t need them in general just like generally you don’t need a seat belt. They are not essential to driving but there are occasions where they can be handy or even lifesaving.