Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "Technology, Bah Humbug!"A collection of short stories
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Comment from Sanku
I heaved a sigh of relief when I read this .I am not the only person who keeps pushing buttons and mess up things. I am just not tech savvy .My younger son gives me lectures saying that I take pride in being anti technology ..it is not that somehow wrong buttons keep pushing themselves when ever i am near...lol
I too love Hall mark movies But they dont have subtitles...So I have difficulty in following some dialogues..
loved this
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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I heaved a sigh of relief when I read this .I am not the only person who keeps pushing buttons and mess up things. I am just not tech savvy .My younger son gives me lectures saying that I take pride in being anti technology ..it is not that somehow wrong buttons keep pushing themselves when ever i am near...lol
I too love Hall mark movies But they dont have subtitles...So I have difficulty in following some dialogues..
loved this
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the kind review and support.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Barbara,
its delightful to read about your relationship with your son. I love it. I know what you mean about technology. I tried every way I could think of to get my book down to a publisher in Tennessee online. I messed around for at least several weeks. Finally, I had my son-in-law who is a big wig with one of the communications company up here to come over. It took him no time at all to figure it out and get the book sent down. I just feel lucky to be able to get my emails and post some pictures.
We have a Roku TV that is connected to our internet. We have more channels than we need or have time to watch. I like to utilize our great library for movies and of course more books than I can ever read.
I'm so glad Steven will be joining your family for Thanksgiving. I'm sure that you all will have a delightful time together. God bless and keep you gal.
Tom
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Hello Barbara,
its delightful to read about your relationship with your son. I love it. I know what you mean about technology. I tried every way I could think of to get my book down to a publisher in Tennessee online. I messed around for at least several weeks. Finally, I had my son-in-law who is a big wig with one of the communications company up here to come over. It took him no time at all to figure it out and get the book sent down. I just feel lucky to be able to get my emails and post some pictures.
We have a Roku TV that is connected to our internet. We have more channels than we need or have time to watch. I like to utilize our great library for movies and of course more books than I can ever read.
I'm so glad Steven will be joining your family for Thanksgiving. I'm sure that you all will have a delightful time together. God bless and keep you gal.
Tom
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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We always have fun with him. Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Wendy G
An enjoyable read. My son is an IT expert, and when I need things done he sets it all up, and explains it all to me using so many acronyms it is like a foreign language. Therefore I don't use most of the features he has so laboriously and lovingly set up for me. In the old days there was just a knob to press for on and off, and to rotate for channels. Easy peasy. Lol. Well written. A great story.
Wendy
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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An enjoyable read. My son is an IT expert, and when I need things done he sets it all up, and explains it all to me using so many acronyms it is like a foreign language. Therefore I don't use most of the features he has so laboriously and lovingly set up for me. In the old days there was just a knob to press for on and off, and to rotate for channels. Easy peasy. Lol. Well written. A great story.
Wendy
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
You narrated the story very well. Steven could probably have helped you had the remote and the electronics been in his hand. The problem is trying to do it over FaceTime or some other protocol can be very difficult. I spent over 40 years in the technology sector, But it was all related to industrial or military. As of today, I have no interest in technology. I use a desktop computer and have a cell phone and half the time wish I had neither.
Robert
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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You narrated the story very well. Steven could probably have helped you had the remote and the electronics been in his hand. The problem is trying to do it over FaceTime or some other protocol can be very difficult. I spent over 40 years in the technology sector, But it was all related to industrial or military. As of today, I have no interest in technology. I use a desktop computer and have a cell phone and half the time wish I had neither.
Robert
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding. I prefer my desktop, but do have a laptop I take on vacations with us and use it for my Hallmark. LOL
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You're welcome.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is interesting because my husband and I have the same kind of problems after pushing the wrong buttons on the tv or computer. Fortunately, we have a 32-year-old granddaughter still living with us, so she fixes things. I suspect our older generation would not succeed with modern technology if we didn't have the younger ones. I put the first chapter of my new book up wrong, but I am not certain I understand what Tom, or whomever, told me I have to do to fix it.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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This is interesting because my husband and I have the same kind of problems after pushing the wrong buttons on the tv or computer. Fortunately, we have a 32-year-old granddaughter still living with us, so she fixes things. I suspect our older generation would not succeed with modern technology if we didn't have the younger ones. I put the first chapter of my new book up wrong, but I am not certain I understand what Tom, or whomever, told me I have to do to fix it.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Sankey
Thanks for the rundown on your youngest. Sounds good, all he does. No romance for him, still? I wish we could get Hallmark Channel, here. We don't do "Pay TV."
For a long time I had issues with Hallmark video sound and subtitles. They have improved that, now.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Thanks for the rundown on your youngest. Sounds good, all he does. No romance for him, still? I wish we could get Hallmark Channel, here. We don't do "Pay TV."
For a long time I had issues with Hallmark video sound and subtitles. They have improved that, now.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
I loved your biographical story. I've been caught up in that Source plight too. Your dialogues are adorable and descriptions excellent. You are blessed to have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing this. I have one daughter but was still able to make connections. Also I'm the youngest of 5 and there are 16 years between oldest and youngest so I understood that.
Have a good night!
Alex :)
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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I loved your biographical story. I've been caught up in that Source plight too. Your dialogues are adorable and descriptions excellent. You are blessed to have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing this. I have one daughter but was still able to make connections. Also I'm the youngest of 5 and there are 16 years between oldest and youngest so I understood that.
Have a good night!
Alex :)
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
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Of course. :)
Comment from jmdg1954
We have four TV's throughout our home. I can only turn one on... Smart TV isn't for this dunce!
Isn't it amazing how a cable bill can be $250 per month, just to watch TV.. incredible.
Good post, one I was able to say, "yup, been there done that".
John
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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We have four TV's throughout our home. I can only turn one on... Smart TV isn't for this dunce!
Isn't it amazing how a cable bill can be $250 per month, just to watch TV.. incredible.
Good post, one I was able to say, "yup, been there done that".
John
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Esther Brown
Ah yes, technology. I have to get my grandkids to turn on movies for me. Right now I am stumped about printing off my fan story stories. When I am trying to write something the AI "helper" keeps messing with me offering non-useful suggestions I don't want. Esther
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Ah yes, technology. I have to get my grandkids to turn on movies for me. Right now I am stumped about printing off my fan story stories. When I am trying to write something the AI "helper" keeps messing with me offering non-useful suggestions I don't want. Esther
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from BethShelby
Good story, It sound like something I would do. I had to figure that out for myself when I messed up the source. I pushed a lot of buttons. I'm not paying for TV anymore either. But I watch Amazon prime on the computer and could stream in on my TV if I could figure out how. I had my last kid at thirty-five. I'm close to three of mine and they all four live in the area. The other girl, Christi would like to be close but she starts a argument every time we get together.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Good story, It sound like something I would do. I had to figure that out for myself when I messed up the source. I pushed a lot of buttons. I'm not paying for TV anymore either. But I watch Amazon prime on the computer and could stream in on my TV if I could figure out how. I had my last kid at thirty-five. I'm close to three of mine and they all four live in the area. The other girl, Christi would like to be close but she starts a argument every time we get together.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Even though the other boys and their families live quite a distance away we stay in touch, at least once a week usually more often. Thank you for understanding.