Dick Johnson (68) is having computer problems
Message from Brenda Johnson:
Brenda sent me a message from her work yesterday letting me know that they are having problems with the hard drive on their home computer. They are working diligently to get the problem solved and back on line. In the mean time we don’t have Dick. With all of his contributions, Dick is a big part of our daily operation. Dick and I exchange many behind the scenes messages. He is wealth of information. Gary
Reply from Erling Landsverk (44): King, Wisconsin
Hi Gary and Everyone:
I have been receiving some of your daily messages, plus your phone call yesterday. I did not call back untill you could advise me of a convenient time for you to receive calls that would work from my side as well.
I will try to explain the problem I have been having and am still working on it. At the time we began to plug in my computer here, we were advised that the entire campus consisting of 5 huge buildings have gone wireless for the Internet. Further, the service was offered to all veterans at no charge. Well, being one that could be persuaded to save a couple of bucks, I agreed to have a local computer service proceed. Of course i was unaware that there would be all sorts of pass words and other words, mostly profane, connected with it and found myself on some strange planet in outer space that did not respond to key commands, but rather was happy to do all sorts of things with the mouse with a click click here and a click click there. The problem the voice prompter in my computer does not respond to the mouse commands, so my computer blocked out messages and sometimes it allowed them depending on its mood.
Aft er a couple of days of this I decided to go back to my old telephone company and get the same hook up I had before our move. Once completed I found I could access most of my outlook express E Mail? ? However I found messages here and there once more. One bright spot, I did get most of your messages and The last one was 1257, which I believe is a current one. Now I will have some folks familiar with the method programmed into my computer make some revisions. Untill then I will limp along, Incidentally, since I do have your number for a call back, I will do that if you would advise me of a time addeptable to you and myself. Thanks for your help and when i get it all corrected i will spin you a yarn about the trials and tribulations of a veteran of norweigen descent who nearly crashed the Internet.
Best to Everyone
Erling
Erling,It is wonderful hearing from you and knowing that you know what the problems are with your internet system. The unknowns are always very frustrating. It is hard to fix unknowns. I admire, with you being blind, how you manage so well with all this modern technology. It is a struggle for a lot of us that can see the key board, mouse, etc.The best time to get a hold of me is between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM your time. That is 8:00 AM to noon for me. However, you can call all hours of the day. That phone does wake me up if we are sleeping. If I am out of my office, you can just leave a message with a good time to call you back. I have two phone numbers. (360) 362-1222 and (701) 428-8186.Gary
Reply from Phyllis and Alan Campbell: Minot, ND
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we want too thank everyone for their nice comments and good wishes for our
64th wedding anniversary!! We had many good and happpy years in Dunseith and all four of our kids grew upthere and graduated from DHS. Our move to Minot was not an easy desision but has proven to be a good one. Rich is here, Cathy in Stanley, Dave in Bismarck and Jeff at Lake Metigoshe so all stop in frequently and we are blessed. Alan’s hearing and memory leave much to be desired and I am beginning to reluctantly deal with that old nuisance arthritiis but we are glad to be here at the Wellington Assisted Living. We do enjoy all the effort Gary Stokes puts into this “blog” and thank him for keeping everyone in touch with each other. Greetings to everyone! Email address change
For Joe Evans (83):
Gary;
Could you please change my e-mail address from – to –
Thanks,
Joe Evans (83)
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Old age
Reply from Mel Kuhn (70): St. John, ND
Hey Larry Hackman–Do you have a feeling that Gary was looking at the wrong picture or he needs his glasses cleaned? Maybe it’s just that everybody is starting to look young to him.
Mel Kuhn
Mel, You have to realize that I am in the Philippines. These folks do not show their true age.
Trails update
From Trish Larson Wild (73): FORT COLLINS, CO
Hi Gary,
Hello from Spokane, WA. My son Zak has joined the herd and we have been camping in the wilderness areas of Eastern Washington for a couple of weeks. We will head into the Pend Orielle National Forest north of Spokane later today. Just stopped in this beautiful city for a couple of days to resupply. We’ve been camped at the Fairgrounds, and I have to say, I think Spokane has the most beautiful fairgrounds we’ve stayed at on our travels so far! Nice hot showers….lol.
All horses are doing well, and we’re looking forward to getting back in the forest. I understand there are some waterfalls and hot springs where we’re heading….
Happy trails!
Trish
Trish, as always, you are looking great! Gary
Joke of the day
Posted by Larry Hackman (66): Bismarck, ND
I’M GOING OUT TO MOW THE GRASS, WHERE IS BUBBA WHEN YOU NEED HIM?
Bubba and Johnny Ray were sittin’ on the front porch
drinking beer when a large truck hauling rolls and rolls of sod went by.
“I’m gonna do that when I win the lottery,” said Bubba.
“Do what?” asked Johnny Ray.
“Send my grass out to be mowed,” answered Bubba.