When they are not visiting their grandchildren, that is. Well, playing with computers, writing for blogs, shopping, laundry, walking, cycling, going to social events or out on dates, and … … in some cases taking in strange events. Events like the annual Zombie Walk here in Toronto. I am not a fan of Zombie movies, [...]
This weekend has seen me do something that I have not done in, quite literally, decades. In fact, make that 2 somethings. First. On Saturday night I went to a progressive Euchre meet up. I do not think that I have played that much euchre since grade 13. We used to play every lunch at [...]
When it comes to computer health, I have been blessed over the years. That blessing ended last Friday. My primary “used mainly for internet” computer had started to have problems powering up early last week. It crashed / died on Friday. I really thought it was the power supply, so I replaced it. Nope. Now [...]
It took a while, but low priced digital cameras have really gotten up to speed now. So many people are taking photos. Whether from camera phones, or small point-and-shoots, or fancier digital SLRs. Cameras are everywhere. The same is starting to happen with video. Most (all?) newer cameras can also take video, and YouTube is [...]
Sorry. I am not very inspired these days. I think it is the high humidity and heat levels. (and no air conditioning in my suite)
Grandpa Richard loves walking. Unfortunately, I injured my left heel, and too much walking aggravates it. Cycling does not seem to bother the heel. I used to race, and so I should get back on my bike. I still own my original racing bike. I got an estimate of $250 to service it, as it [...]
