tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post9222739260212134489..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: California and Computers ( #AtoZChallenge ) ( #IWSG )Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65459354895190816662019-04-24T05:26:55.911-07:002019-04-24T05:26:55.911-07:00JH, if I lived in Canada I'd prefer to be some...JH, if I lived in Canada I'd prefer to be somewhere in Ontario or the Okanagan Valley in BC. But I don't think that would ever happen. If anything I just want to live closer to my kids in NJ.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13701036109586423372019-04-24T00:00:24.385-07:002019-04-24T00:00:24.385-07:00No need for a lot of money, unless you have your s...No need for a lot of money, unless you have your sights set on Vancouver or Toronto. Your dollar is worth way more than ours, and getting sick won't break you financially. A lot is said about our health care and whether it's actually "better," but knowing an illness won't render you destitute is a comfort.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59104120977999922502019-04-05T06:40:52.088-07:002019-04-05T06:40:52.088-07:00Roland, you're right close to that super under...Roland, you're right close to that super underground volcano or whatever it is. When that blows you're likely gone, but no worry--the rest of us will soon join you.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6872203329510917582019-04-05T06:39:31.549-07:002019-04-05T06:39:31.549-07:00Diedre, when the power has gone off for an extende...Diedre, when the power has gone off for an extended period I become more aware of how much I depend (or really like having) the conveniences of technology.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80844140825623445712019-04-05T06:37:34.937-07:002019-04-05T06:37:34.937-07:00Nick, the earthquake risk has always been on my mi...Nick, the earthquake risk has always been on my mind. The real risk that concerns me these days can happen anywhere--political upheaval and attacks on infrastructure (internet, utilities, phone, etc). Unlike a natural disaster, those types of events might lead to more paranoia, distrust, and criminal activity in an urban area. I'd rather be in a less urban area. Nevertheless, I'm okay so far.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39543787222092088872019-04-04T20:50:59.414-07:002019-04-04T20:50:59.414-07:00You got me thinking - panicking - having moved fro...You got me thinking - panicking - having moved from small town North Wales to a city close to Yellowstone. Okay, my wife's family are here..............Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32729414794226519542019-04-04T15:41:19.654-07:002019-04-04T15:41:19.654-07:00Hi Lee!
Having been raised where the sun is as ho...Hi Lee!<br /><br />Having been raised where the sun is as hot as a campfire; cooled by the warmth of the moon when not every shadow is your neighbor, and snakes that can walk don’t slither, I’m used to expecting anything, always. Que sera, sera.<br /><br />In the meantime, I appreciate my computer very much – as does anyone who has ever tried to read my handwriting ;-) We are all quite attached to our devices; things that make us feel connected to the world even as we ignore those in the same room. <br /><br />A world without technology is indeed thought-provoking. If in fact, happiness consists not in the multitude of friends but in a few well-chosen, who then would I want to walk in a silent world with? I guess I’ll ponder that on my next road trip ;-) <br /><br />diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55794609227302200592019-04-04T12:47:24.554-07:002019-04-04T12:47:24.554-07:00I maybe would have until reading this! I suppose y...I maybe would have until reading this! I suppose you're talking about the earthquake risk. Thing is, there's risks everywhere, whether natural or man-made. You're taking a chance every day you wake up. I'd say, just enjoy the weather and the lifestyle.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84332421194272311472019-04-04T08:53:10.740-07:002019-04-04T08:53:10.740-07:00Janet, for now I'm staying put as well--just w...Janet, for now I'm staying put as well--just waiting for the opening that takes me elsewhere.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87496621597887585142019-04-04T08:52:16.195-07:002019-04-04T08:52:16.195-07:00Patricia, I've been doing research and I'm...Patricia, I've been doing research and I'm finding that in SW Virginia I can find a house comparable or better with more land that would cost half or less as ours here is worth. Colorado wouldn't be bad, but I'd still have the issue of being too far from my family.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82750951550165698732019-04-04T08:50:14.251-07:002019-04-04T08:50:14.251-07:00Duncan, preparing for an emergency is a good idea,...Duncan, preparing for an emergency is a good idea, but some things are never anticipated or expected. I'd like to think the people in my community would all be nice and cooperative with each other, but some circumstances can bring out the worst in some people. It just takes a few of those people to create a nightmarish situation.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58061391526610814932019-04-04T08:38:21.695-07:002019-04-04T08:38:21.695-07:00I've lived in California my whole life and unt...I've lived in California my whole life and until recently couldn't think of living anywhere else, to the point of not even moving across the bay so my husband wouldn't have to commute 1/2 an hour to work. We live within a stone's throw of the SF airport and I love going into the city for visits but I'd hate to live there. We have visited the in-laws in Oregon and someplace like that might be nice or down in the Boulder Creek (CA) area but other than that, I'm staying put. <br /><br /><a href="https://asmile4ufromjanet.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-to-z-challenge-2019-d-is-for-duckie.html" rel="nofollow">Janet’s Smiles</a><br /> Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949606196473376619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48471781960683621202019-04-04T07:02:27.147-07:002019-04-04T07:02:27.147-07:00I've visited California many times over the ye...I've visited California many times over the years and have three kids who live there, but I'd never move there willingly. The cost of living and the congestion are the main reasons. Our little piece of Colorado is working out just fine.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63645835023870265512019-04-03T23:31:04.707-07:002019-04-03T23:31:04.707-07:00Emergency preparedness is a big thing in our churc...Emergency preparedness is a big thing in our church so I'd like to think we would ok for a while. To respond to Zulu Delta's comment above, I read a fascinating book called "The President is Missing" recently and it touched on the idea of the internet being down and the calamities that would bring.<br /><br />https://seal-of-melchizedek.blogspot.com/2019/04/dallas-texas-temple.htmlDuncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693187639452569397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55135035598662656202019-04-03T21:47:42.641-07:002019-04-03T21:47:42.641-07:00Zulu, the possibilities are endless I'm sure. ...Zulu, the possibilities are endless I'm sure. Hope it never happens for real, but it could be a great dystopian franchise.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40242435426749166672019-04-03T18:34:18.963-07:002019-04-03T18:34:18.963-07:00Lee,
You have fired up an interesting idea. What w...Lee,<br />You have fired up an interesting idea. What would happen if the internet disappeared (in apocalyptic fashion) .....from a blogging perspective? Us Bloggers would still have ideas in our heads bursting to get out for one reason or another. We have things to say. Would we turn to speech platforms? Revive the printing press? I'm not sure, but I would like to spend some time contemplating this! Thanks for the idea to a "tree in the forest!" Zulu DeltaZulu Deltahttps://zuludelta45.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63528080630380368032019-04-03T16:03:40.667-07:002019-04-03T16:03:40.667-07:00CW, I'm with you about those percentages thoug...CW, I'm with you about those percentages though maybe I'd take it higher. I'm just waiting for the various government out here to come up with some really weird stuff. Like forcing those of us with spare bedrooms to take in homeless or illegals. Maybe I'd better not put out these ideas lest someone see them and put them into action. Hope I can pick my own "house guests".<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87627421139848628412019-04-03T15:48:39.896-07:002019-04-03T15:48:39.896-07:00I would have to remove 50-60 % of current resident...I would have to remove 50-60 % of current residents and damn all the politicians before I would consider a California move. Bad enough here in Indiana where I agree with most everybody...CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44401268449002257882019-04-03T14:11:29.450-07:002019-04-03T14:11:29.450-07:00Dolly, well, I don't have a lot of concern abo...Dolly, well, I don't have a lot of concern about falling into the ocean and mostly I feel safe where I am. We have a lot of supplies stocked up, but if things were down for an extended period like weeks then it would get very very bad unless some agency or something came to the rescue.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27529418694365689122019-04-03T14:09:12.600-07:002019-04-03T14:09:12.600-07:00C.Lee, I agree with you. I often think about maki...C.Lee, I agree with you. I often think about making a break from TV and internet, but decide not now.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70566225375310324932019-04-03T14:08:21.863-07:002019-04-03T14:08:21.863-07:00LD, I once decided that I'd never need a compu...LD, I once decided that I'd never need a computer and now I'm dependent upon it. Crazy!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13836566168053727122019-04-03T14:07:30.936-07:002019-04-03T14:07:30.936-07:00Loni, I've thought about this sort of stuff si...Loni, I've thought about this sort of stuff since I was a kid growing up in the atomic bomb scare 50's and 60's. The topic intrigues me more than scares me. A lot of people are so dependent on societal structure these days that loss of infrastructural elements would likely be devastating. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23111344634552061472019-04-03T14:05:17.590-07:002019-04-03T14:05:17.590-07:00Teresa, you couldn't think of anything to writ...Teresa, you couldn't think of anything to write about? I think you could have thought of something, but I completely understand being in a slump. I'm having to force myself to blog right now.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61987780961674625122019-04-03T14:04:03.860-07:002019-04-03T14:04:03.860-07:00Anna, small towns have their charm and other benef...Anna, small towns have their charm and other benefits, but the city gives more access to more services and products. There is a lot of anonymity here.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44731854202200299322019-04-03T14:02:44.687-07:002019-04-03T14:02:44.687-07:00Gail, we are so dependent on computers and all of ...Gail, we are so dependent on computers and all of our other electrical gear. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com