We met my sister near Grantham this afternoon, having had a blood test and a burger on the way. We had slightly undercooked cake and discussed next year’s campaign of scones and afternoon teas which I am planning as part of my retirement.
I have had a book about eels recommended to me (it’s a long story) but I can’t get it on Kindle and I’ve promised Julia I will stop buying books until after we move. Even after giving away huge numbers of books we will still be taking hundreds with us. These days you need to have a well-stocked books case behind you if you want to be taken seriously on Zoom calls.
OK, I’m not actually sure what a Zoom call involves, but I know you need books behind you.
Botham’s Whitby
Talking of which I am being nagged into downloading WhatsApp. I’m not keen but it’s going to be the easiest way to communicate while Julia is in Canada. And the cheapest. However, to download it o my computer I have to open it on my phone first. I don’t have my phone fully connected to the Internet and would like to keep it that way. Nothing is simple, and everything wants to force you into being connected to the internet. It’s full of fraudsters, reality TV stars and influencers. Frankly, it’s not much different, in my humble opinion (as I believe they say on social media) to bathing in a cesspit. However, as Julia doesn’t believe I can survive on my own I will probably have to get connected. When she returns, I will disconnect.
You already know what I think of modern life, so I won’t say it again.
Tea, scones and sunshine. Bettys, Harlow Carr
WhatsApp is excellent and pain free in my experience (though I don’t use it on my computer, just on my phone). I solve the bookcase background problem on Zoom by using one of their ready made backgrounds. I am to be seen lolling on a sunlit tropical island.
I use my phone for phoning people and waking me up. I am not fully on board with all the possibilities of technology.
Bookcases can be used for many things. Cats love them, too. When old Abby cat was alive, she had one lower shelf dedicated to her, all set up with soft blankets, and a flat top storage box next to it at the same height so she could reach over and dine at her leisure. She was very pleased with this arrangement.
A human sized set-up like this would suit me fine! 🙂 Booxs and bedding – just add a kettle and all will be well.
A private shelf with all the amenities! 🙂
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Yes, you always need bookcases behind you. And around you. In every room. 😉
One of my great regrets is that I bought cheap bookcases many years ago. They lack the gravitas an ageing poet requires . . . 🙂
Will you be able to get better ones in your new house?
They are on the list, but it’s an increasing list – armchairs, redecoration, reading lamps etc. Moving just seems like a constant list of improvements we have been putting off for years. 🙂
Wow. No wonder why no one takes me seriously on zoom. My background is photos of my pets in fancy dress …
Yes, things fall into place . . .
WP is enough for me. I don’t even know what WhatsApp is and I intend to keep it that way
An attitude which I applaud. 🙂