Here’s the sure sign of Florida summertime. A menacing late afternoon thunderstorm. This is my view to the west, something most people will never see because you can’t really walk into this enclosed street, and driving is one-way from the far end shown here. Notice only two overhead wires? The French guy pulled all the others down this Spring.
This morning I read the newspaper (first time this year), but mainly to get to the crossword puzzle. Houses are selling again, but at record low prices. Time magazine also has an article concerning the myths about this economic recovery. They are finally admitting it won’t happen soon. For example, people cannot move to where the jobs are when they owe more on their house than they can sell it for. The only realistic strategy when you are underwater is to stay put and hope you get your money’s worth over the passing years. There was a time thirty years ago you could just walk away from a bad debt and start over again someplace new. But all the people who now wish they could do that were the same ones who kept saying they had “nothing to hide”. Serves them right.
Want a great laugh? If you haven’t seen “Balls of Fury”, get a copy at Big Lots. It’s a spoof on martial arts tournaments but concerns ping pong. It is hard to tell where trick photography takes over as most of the scenes are believable. Like when he plays against the Siamese twins. If only for some totally different comedy, this one makes the grade.
Thanks to the scooter I was able to chase around in the supreme heat today. A lot of my gear got worn out over the previous two-year stretch when I was only budgeted for necessities. So I had to spend $73 today on cables, batteries, spare parts, that type of thing. The scooter now has 2,230 miles on it. That’s well on the way to repaying for itself in convenience and while I don’t mind riding the bus, time is money.
Let me report an unexpected bonus. The scooter is candy red because that was the one on sale. Women like that color and it is not uncommon for a lady to ask me for a ride. This has always happened when they were obviously joking, like when I stop to let them cross the street or when loading up groceries. Mind you, let one who is slim, good-looking, and under 30 ask . . . .
The summer heat has stopped all outdoor activities. My wall A/C units cannot keep it in the comfort zone, same as all mobile homes in Florida. Unless you have an external unit that is, and money for the electric bill on those puppies. I use plenty of fans to keep the indoors comfortable. The insulated work shed has a metal frame so one can work in there about a half hour. Then the heat of the shade will get you, a dank heat.
I found a book on Linux, which I’ll read even though it will disappoint. I’ve used Linux but found it to be a whacked-out system of weird commands and strange terminology. One day some psychiatrist will find out why computer programmers can’t name commands as easy, descriptive words, although I personally suspect it has strong ties to the legendary nerd lack of a sex life.
Glancing at microscopes again, I saw the Keyence VHX-1000 video. The price, however, seems to be a secret that depends on your personal information and what you intend to use the apparatus for. Don’t you just love Keyence already? Rumor is the scope, at its highest setting, can almost resolve the brain sizes of their marketing department.
I see England is up for net censorship. They are considering instituting a method to stop streaming broadcasts of live events. It is always scary the way these things start. And an ever shorter stretch until the enforcement technology is used to erode privacy and human rights. I mean, how can the authorities really catch those bad guys without a warrantless search of your personal data storage? Englanders, take it from us. Prohibition does not work.
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