Windows 8-point something ...

I might sound a tad frustrated, but so be it.  As someone who grew up with computers, starting with punching cards in Fortran, the newest Windows platform is a mess.  It was designed for idiots, or fools who grew up believing that notebooks were computers.  As a result, those of us in the "rusty" age group are not proficient in its use.  We also don't feel compelled to spend hours dinking around on the system and attempting to see how many "cool" ways there may be to accomplished the simplest of tasks (like write a letter and have it print on paper).

Last week I spent over an hour with a Dell specialist "fixing" my all-in-one printer so it would also scan while not connected to my computer.  Within two days it no longer would scan or print.  Today's session was closer to two hours.  Guess what - the fix (apparently) is that the printer must reside CLOSE to the router. 

Now let's review.  The new laptop, which I prefer to use in the living room, requires a wireless printer.  Said printer was residing on a file cabinet adjacent to the desk where the laptop is generally used.  The router is in the office.  The desk top computer (rarely used these days) requires a "hard connection" to a printer.  It also cannot recognize the new printer (because of the archaic operating system).  The desk in the living room is a roll top and not suited for the desk top computer.

Hum.  Therefore, the laptop prints to the unit in the office, while in use in the living room.  I guess my Fitbit will record an increase in daily steps that will result from the resolution of the technology problem

That said, the office is in total disarray (no photos yet).  It is my major project, and started about a week or so ago.  The rodent "visitors" had invaded the closets (which are full of shelves and, thus, files and what have you).  The "stuff" needs to be cleaned out, sorted, and generally tossed.  During "round one" of the activities, I have managed to sort/toss approximately 2/3s of the first shelf.  The process, unfortunately, has also netted a mess on the floor and all flat surfaces.  A printer in the area has not been on the immediate agenda. 

So much for complaining.  Now I am hopeful that a Christmas letter of some sort can be generated and mailed prior to the end of the year.

One interesting development during the search was uncovering several "old" photos.  I close with this one.  I have even provided the month and year.  It appears this was my very first sports car. 

 "There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs." ~Ansel Adams