Jan 6

I only have some thoughts and observations today.

First I had a very successful week with the computers. All did not go smoothly but we now have our new wireless network working with our desktop and both laptops. We have 250 GB extra storage on the desktop and an additional 80 GB for the laptop. Actually the drives can be put on any XP machine. They plug and play just like a flash drive. The new wireless has much better range than the old. I’m getting a “good” or “very good” signal where it once was “weak”. I should be able to surf the web while I’m walking on the treadmill, too. The new router also makes for a neater looking setup. We also have 5 USB-2 ports on the desktop, one of which has a 5-memory card reader on it.


Some people in our neighborhood still have their Christmas lights and decorations up. That used to mean it was too cold to bother taking them down. I guess this year it’s too warm.


I took my first beach walk in over a week yesterday. There seemed to be a significant number of little sandpipers with only 1 leg. I usually see one each time I walk but there were many yesterday. I wonder how they lost the leg. Was it due to dogs, cats, big fish or motorcycle accidents? It’s amazing to me how well they compensate and manage with only the one leg.


It took about 3 days for the regular outdoor cats to start showing up again after the grand dogs went home. Marmalade only shows up briefly now – we think she might have kittens and moved them away from the dogs.

The cortisone shot has eased my shoulder pain somewhat. I’m sleeping a little better. The crepitation continues.