🎒 on the 16 th of Junius

 🎒 .... the topic is seduction

' boro is sunny and on the cool side w / rain due for days

Seduction. Certainly, it will take time to adapt / adjust to the C14+ , however, one aspect jumps out - speed. The C14+ loads and displays almost instantaneously. Now, typing on the CB 311, one goes ' Oh my, I have to wait '. Whereas, seven days ago, life as normal

And then, the ' Amazon fever ' syndrome. Why is my parcel taking 2 days. 2 days ! it might have come from the West Coast [ don't know for sure ].

OMG. the expectations that I now have for laptops and deliveries.

And I repeat. Expectation should bring joy and not angst

Well, Amazon is delivery is likened to Christmas. The C14+ ? Haven't a clue

the afternoon agenda did not include ; sweating, reaching and cursing. covered in leaf detritus [ hope thats all ] BUT I cleaned the eaves - all 3 sides. The long back run [ 2 stories ] swivel hose and extended blower pipe apparatus.

the back East and East side front  by shortened blower hose. And the front, by hand. I was sitting and then - get out there, 10 minutes and you're done. Not quite, but done. Last rain jag the back eaves spilled over. 

The rain is coming. Wind is gusting and the air temperature dropped.

Apparently, the T storms are spotty but powerful 

Now, Wed afternoon thru Thursday early AM rain will happen and some areas may experience accumulations 

🦽 fifteenth Juin

 🦽 ... sunny and pleasant in the ' boro
well, yesterday, a lot was accomplished re : the boathouse and rail swap. The ' project has gone from ' hunh ' to ' I can see the possibilities '
not done or is anything easy but anyone can see the steps ahead

in essence, the delivery of gravel and finishing mix to lay a base for the rails, occurred. Then on this past Sunday, the overall spreading was done. However, someone got the idea that since, we removed paving slabs, and that the slabs were there - arrange the slabs to help support the rails as well.

the plan became, find a height for the rails and lay the pavers on the gravel as a road. The finer finishing mix falls into the spaces between the larger gravel stones and binds the the layers. That leaves some parts of the boathouse floor spottily layered w / gravel.

OK. 

I'm monitoring my upper leg. I made sure to administer Robax in case

Last night, was a tad concerned but seems relatively in good shape w / no limitations on mobility and comfort

Figure that once a year, washing the car is a sound idea. This is the Subaru at 12 yrs old. Only used to transport M ... to appointments. Its HER car, and I wash it

👗 XIV of the VI

 👗... the ' boro, overcast and signs of rain from overnight
yes, coffee and typing in the window 

we are making a run to the Q' for day III of the boathouse make over. 

Survival is a goal. Scoring goals - good

I did little, still beat. Much accomplished 

Thnx to all .

🏩 its the big 1 3 of Jun

 🏩 in the boro sun and humidity building. Chance of Rain and T - storm s. But the Eternal blue is up there

This segment of my blog is typed on the CB 311, native keyboard and trackpad. Comfortable and intuitive

However, now, you can compare the C14+ and this Chromebook. C14+ is lightning.Chromebooks were touted as fast loading and Android friendly.
And I have discovered that the C14+ syncs all the laptops. 

I noticed that the ' wallpaper for ' homescreen ' was the same UK theme on the Duet and C14+. Yesterday for fun, I chose a pattern wallpaper from the choices on C14+. Well, its here on the CB311

Household news. This Saturday is the fourth in a row, when a neighbour [ way younger than us ] is coming to help keep the place clean. In point of fact, this new routine is psychological in the main. Giving me the feeling and support that I need not do everything by myself.
Plus the house is kept tidy and swept and dusted.
I wanted to say ' cleaned ' but ...... oh well.

Done and terrif!

🤔 🚇. ... the new era in our house 12 th of Jun

  🤔   🚇 ..... really, so dramatic [ ? ]

alright some exploring on the keyboard needed but this blog portion is all Chromebook plus, using the trackpad [ sans mouse ]

usually, this morning typing is done upstairs, at the desk. the new shiny machine was here in the basement, so, i look out on the backyard thru the sliders

sunny, humid w / the heat building in. predicted high is 77 F

the machine [ C14+ ] is offering me ' Gemini ' to aid in all things wordy. i'm still saying ' Np ' b /c after the free period comes the $ 7 per month.

We shall see said the Zen Master

overall, all functions and ' doo - dads ' appear copacetic. suddenly, realized that the backlit keyboard ' didn't '.  but online AI, was right on the money. Obviously, some learning needed

And the backlighting is super useful. 

I am still caught between, eye glasses and no eye glasses. So, magnify the screen or wear glasses. realizing that the larger screen often cuts off the page at the edges

 

🗿 XI of VI the ' boro

 🗿... sunny but windows are drip covered. I'm in the basement, looking out of the patio sliders

this Chromebook, Acer CB 311, was the second Chromebook to the Duet. Under $ 300 not powerful or smancy but a workhorse. M .. s favourite machine but due to come to end of Automatic Updates in Jul.
Yes, still useable and secured but cannot run Apps e.g. gmail and YouTube.

On the Chromebook plus front, latest news has the box in S Ontario, in the shippers hands and fairly close. Supposedly, I'll be notified via text re : progress [ BTW, only text said ' arrived ' ]

Already checked about ' what to do ' when your Chromebook arrives. Pretty sure that I knew the drill but good to verify

I want to say that the Duet is my favourite b / c the Duet was $ 500 AND the best example of what a 2 in 1 machine can be [ laptop and tablet ] EXCEPT that neither of us finds tablet mode easy to use. We are mouse people [ not track pad users ]. 
Fair. The Duet was powered by a MediaTek, ARM enabled processor. Supposedly, the device was as close to a android phone as possible.
Truth, we did not quite get there. OK but not fantastic.
The big factor is how easily the Duet accepts peripherals e.g. printers, monitors keyboards and mouse AND it better b /c the keyboard never was suitable and the trackpad,a dark mystery

Everything typed above was on the CB 311

Back to the Duet and the master keyboard

Definitely, I have ' Amazon induced ' anxiety. The order for the laptop was registered 3 P on Jun 9.
I have been on the Best Buy - find your order page. Now, I am using UPS s page. Delivery is ' end of day ' today.
Of course, I am antsy like all get out. See - Amazon fever 

However, exercise is finished. My weight was 175, up a tad from Apr 29 [ ready for travel weigh in ] then I can blame the gain on ' celebrating ' not going to UK or sadness dieting or feasting

Anxious moments ended

As package arrived ( 4 minutes after I left for Scrip pick up )

Ah, safe in the hall. Picking up ' fission ' chip s

the CHROMEBOOK 14+ now is on deck. charging and ........

Ah. a laptop that is on my lap. nice fit, Lenovo Chromebook 14 plus . keyboard is a joy. The screen jumps out at you bright and sharp. [ spell correct is a dream, folks ]. 

however, for me, to wear ' glasses / no glasses ' border is here. w / glasses - way to big ::: no  glasses blurry ish. Solution for now ' magnify screen ' to 125 %

The setup. fumbled around w / turn on WiFi and pair,  nope. scanned the QR code thingy and the pixel 6a and the Chromebook sync ed in seconds.

Now, realize, that this house will not quite utilize all the benefits / abilities of this machine. However, happily we will be ignorant and innocent.

' love, love, love ...... all you need is LOVE .... '

The Chromebook 14 Plus ... is everything that was claimed on " Chrome Unboxed " and other YouTube channels. Lightning fast, the visuals are stunning ... come on stunning ..... yessir
AND then realize we [ the house] will not come close to using its full potential

Discovered '  keyboard shortcut for enlarge the page ' - beauti 

🛣 X of the VI 'boro

 🛣 .... and dream about the pictures that I play ... changes -  ala Gordon Lightfoot

' boro outside, dreary, rained overnight, wind is stirring and potential thunderstorms for 36 h

changes. a new laptop.
 However, online yesterday was frustration mega. The Site was Best Buy, electronics etc. Sure, I hemmed and hawed but finally pulled the trigger or so I intended.
The rigamarole began. Add to cart, check. Review choice check. Payment, a blank screen.
OK. options, blank screen.
Finally, in desperation ' use PayPal ' was offered. I needed a new password, knew that going in. No problem but verification etc.
Finally, pay now. Window appears, successful purchase, you will be notified when BestBuy ships your order.
Ah, but nothing from Best buy. I go to the help section at Best Buy. Lady operator says ' I can help '. Except when I go to copy the model # etc, the help window blocks the details. So, she hangs up b / c I took so long.
Next go, copy the information first. Now, type to the next agent. Bankit by name.
Can I have your full details. Wait 3 minutes. ' I found your order #  xxxxxxxx, all is in order '

At first, Best Buy had no information on their site. However, an hour later, the full order appears. No shipping date but full description of item and details of purchase.

In like Flint.

Changes. The screen is 14 inches. Thus, the current setup, dongle and 19 inch TV connected, and external keyboard may be redundant.
Bonus, the Chrmbk 14 has 4 ports USB C and USB A plus a headphone jack. The Duet has one USB C

Of course, I have recently acquired 2 more dongles on sale. 

Waiting like at Christmas or Amazon [ relly, like Xmas ]

and  ... Lyrics

By Stevie Nicks Now here you go again You say you want your freedom Well, who am I to keep you down? It's only right that you should Play the way you feel it But listen carefully To the sound of your loneliness Like a heartbeat drives you mad In the stillness of remembering what you had And what you lost And what you had And what you lost Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin' Players only love you when they're playin' Say women, they will come and they will go When the rain washes you clean, you'll know You'll know Now here I go again I see the crystal visions I keep my visions to myself It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams And have you any dreams you'd like to sell? Dreams of loneliness Like a heartbeat drives you mad In the stillness of remembering what you had And what you lost And what you had Ooh, what you lost Thunder only happens when it's rainin' Players only love you when they're playin' Women, they will come and they will go When the rain washes you clean, you'll know Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin' Players only love you when they're playin' Say women, they will come and they will go When the rain washes you clean, you'll know You'll know You will know Oh, you'll know