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lnxw48a1: Ordered some clothing for #Little_Boy_A and #Little_Boy_A2. The 7 year old and the 4 year old have the same waist size, so ordering pants is sort of questionable. Will the legs be long enough for the older child? Will this shirt fit the younger child without dragging the floor? I often try to avoid #Amazon, but this time, I ordered from there. One of the things I dislike about https://nu.federati.net/notice/3346231
lnxw48a1's status on Wednesday, 11-Nov-2020 00:16:40 EST
Ordered some clothing for #Little_Boy_A and #Little_Boy_A2. The 7 year old and the 4 year old have the same waist size, so ordering pants is sort of questionable. Will the legs be long enough for the older child? Will this shirt fit the younger child without dragging the floor? I often try to avoid #Amazon, but this time, I ordered from there. One of the things I dislike about …
lnxw48a1: @mangeurdenuage > > Best Buy's Geek Squad > I believe these guys aren't only not reasonable with their prices but also do a shit job. Well, yes, they likely do. Like a lot of places ( $EMPLOYER included ), I think they need to complete a certain number of repair jobs per day to justify their jobs. So if the repair is going to take longer, they might resort to halfway jobs that https://nu.federati.net/notice/3345916
lnxw48a1's status on Monday, 09-Nov-2020 18:18:00 EST
@mangeurdenuage > > Best Buy's Geek Squad > I believe these guys aren't only not reasonable with their prices but also do a shit job. Well, yes, they likely do. Like a lot of places ( $EMPLOYER included ), I think they need to complete a certain number of repair jobs per day to justify their jobs. So if the repair is going to take longer, they might resort to halfway jobs that…
lnxw48a1: I'm not sure I'd ever use a 3D headset. Just a few minutes of 3D on the #3DS and I turned that completely off. Maybe I'll change my mind when I can get to KC and try the 3D lightsaber game that #sonOne and #GD1 play.
lnxw48a1's status on Friday, 06-Nov-2020 15:37:10 EST
I'm not sure I'd ever use a 3D headset. Just a few minutes of 3D on the #3DS and I turned that completely off. Maybe I'll change my mind when I can get to KC and try the 3D lightsaber game that #sonOne and #GD1 play.
lnxw48a1: Trying to recall which of the Highlander movies I saw with #sonOne when we had our weekly movie during his high school years.
lnxw48a1's status on Saturday, 31-Oct-2020 12:46:25 EDT
Trying to recall which of the Highlander movies I saw with #sonOne when we had our weekly movie during his high school years.
lnxw48a1: I awoke to see a screenshot of #sonOne's order of clothing for #Daddy_A's daughter #Little_Girl_A3. He got everything: shoes, socks, pants, panties, shirts. There's even one item that might be a jacket. Now grandpa needs to put in an order for clothing for #Little_Boy_A and #Little_Boy_A2. I also have a list of items to order for #GS3.
lnxw48a1's status on Friday, 30-Oct-2020 12:11:17 EDT
I awoke to see a screenshot of #sonOne's order of clothing for #Daddy_A's daughter #Little_Girl_A3. He got everything: shoes, socks, pants, panties, shirts. There's even one item that might be a jacket. Now grandpa needs to put in an order for clothing for #Little_Boy_A and #Little_Boy_A2. I also have a list of items to order for #GS3.
lnxw48a1: #sonOne received a “Libre Computer” “Tritium” SBC, with a similar form factor to the !RasPi 3B as a birthday present. It was only $15, but he was still very appreciative, as he’s aware that I’m currently on unemployment benefits.
lnxw48a1's status on Wednesday, 28-Oct-2020 22:05:29 EDT
#sonOne received a “Libre Computer” “Tritium” SBC, with a similar form factor to the !RasPi 3B as a birthday present. It was only $15, but he was still very appreciative, as he’s aware that I’m currently on unemployment benefits.
lnxw48a1: @guizzy #sonOne once worked for Best Buy's Geek Squad. They saw all sorts of unsavory materials on HDDs. He never mentioned illegal "call the cops" material, but I'm sure they had it.
lnxw48a1's status on Monday, 26-Oct-2020 08:44:12 EDT
@guizzy #sonOne once worked for Best Buy's Geek Squad. They saw all sorts of unsavory materials on HDDs. He never mentioned illegal "call the cops" material, but I'm sure they had it.
lnxw48a1: Still reading the voter information pamphlet and filling out my ballot. Sending political comments to #sonTwo, because we can talk about such things without getting angry. ( #sonOne immediately wants to argue if one believes even the slightest bit differently than he does; #Daddy_A gets silent and stops talking to you ... sometimes for months ... when such topics come up. )
lnxw48a1's status on Saturday, 24-Oct-2020 15:19:25 EDT
Still reading the voter information pamphlet and filling out my ballot. Sending political comments to #sonTwo, because we can talk about such things without getting angry. ( #sonOne immediately wants to argue if one believes even the slightest bit differently than he does; #Daddy_A gets silent and stops talking to you ... sometimes for months ... when such topics come up. )
lnxw48a1: #sonTwo's wife told me what she bought him for his birthday. I haven't even started looking for purchases related to adults' birthdays. I should look for a belated something for #sonOne first, though.
lnxw48a1's status on Thursday, 22-Oct-2020 01:51:31 EDT
#sonTwo's wife told me what she bought him for his birthday. I haven't even started looking for purchases related to adults' birthdays. I should look for a belated something for #sonOne first, though.
lnxw48a1: Now that I'm back in #SoCal, #sonOne's wife's test results came back negative. Unless it's a false negative, she does not have #COVID-19.
lnxw48a1's status on Monday, 19-Oct-2020 13:19:30 EDT
Now that I'm back in #SoCal, #sonOne's wife's test results came back negative. Unless it's a false negative, she does not have #COVID-19.
lnxw48a1: #sonOne only watches when he can be there in person, so I know he's not watching. We used to go to Dodger Stadium 3-4 times per year. By the time #sonTwo was old enough to do the trip, I was going less frequently, but we went to lots of minor league games. I don't recall taking #Daddy_A to a major league game, but we went to a few minor league games.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 18-Oct-2020 23:53:15 EDT
#sonOne only watches when he can be there in person, so I know he's not watching. We used to go to Dodger Stadium 3-4 times per year. By the time #sonTwo was old enough to do the trip, I was going less frequently, but we went to lots of minor league games. I don't recall taking #Daddy_A to a major league game, but we went to a few minor league games.
lnxw48a1: Was able to #videochat with #sonOne, #GD1, #GD2 for about an hour and a half today on #Wire. He's been working 16 hours a day since June, but he got a week of vacation. It possibly means that he'll be unavailable again in a week, but I'll try to do #videochats with the kids. Was informed that #GD1 lost her phone. #GS1 likewise lost his phone, but found it and sent it to sonOne https://nu.federati.net/notice/3340953
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 18-Oct-2020 19:11:44 EDT
Was able to #videochat with #sonOne, #GD1, #GD2 for about an hour and a half today on #Wire. He's been working 16 hours a day since June, but he got a week of vacation. It possibly means that he'll be unavailable again in a week, but I'll try to do #videochats with the kids. Was informed that #GD1 lost her phone. #GS1 likewise lost his phone, but found it and sent it to sonOne …
lnxw48a1: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20121121/unsafe-toy-list-dora I bought the Dora the Explorer toy guitar for #GD1 (currently 13 years old) when she was two years old. Naturally, I had no idea it was so loud when I bought it. #sonOne still reminds me that I bought the loudest noisemaker possible.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 18-Oct-2020 18:23:45 EDT
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20121121/unsafe-toy-list-dora I bought the Dora the Explorer toy guitar for #GD1 (currently 13 years old) when she was two years old. Naturally, I had no idea it was so loud when I bought it. #sonOne still reminds me that I bought the loudest noisemaker possible.
lnxw48a1: @realcaseyrollins@counter.fedi.live was talking about "canon" in a movie series (Marvel / Spiderman). Not long ago, #sonOne was talking about how he only accepts the original Star Wars trilogy and the newer movies (not the prequels) as canon. Thinking about it, I don't know if "canon" is an adequate way to look at it. Each "universe" has multiple characters, each with their own https://nu.federati.net/notice/3340929
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 18-Oct-2020 15:56:36 EDT
@realcaseyrollins@counter.fedi.live was talking about "canon" in a movie series (Marvel / Spiderman). Not long ago, #sonOne was talking about how he only accepts the original Star Wars trilogy and the newer movies (not the prequels) as canon. Thinking about it, I don't know if "canon" is an adequate way to look at it. Each "universe" has multiple characters, each with their own…
lnxw48a1: Missed #sonOne’s #videochat call today, so we still haven’t connected since June.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 11-Oct-2020 19:40:17 EDT
Missed #sonOne’s #videochat call today, so we still haven’t connected since June.
lnxw48a1: I won’t get to see #sonOne or #GD2 near their birthdays this year, thanks to #COVID-19.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 11-Oct-2020 12:35:24 EDT
I won’t get to see #sonOne or #GD2 near their birthdays this year, thanks to #COVID-19.
lnxw48a1: #sonTwo has asked me to return later this year and again in the first quarter of next year. I'll try to come some time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'll need to rent a car that time, so I can zip up to see #sonOne and possibly #Daddy_A also.
lnxw48a1's status on Friday, 09-Oct-2020 22:12:29 EDT
#sonTwo has asked me to return later this year and again in the first quarter of next year. I'll try to come some time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'll need to rent a car that time, so I can zip up to see #sonOne and possibly #Daddy_A also.
lnxw48a1: #sonOne messaged me on Wire to inform me they're quarantined. #COVID-19
lnxw48a1's status on Thursday, 08-Oct-2020 11:22:03 EDT
#sonOne messaged me on Wire to inform me they're quarantined. #COVID-19
lnxw48a1: #sonOne wasn’t available for #videochat when I called today, but I know he’s been working 16 hours a day, six or seven days a week since June, so it is okay. I’m expecting to see him in person soon. I should also see #GD1 and #GD2. I really miss seeing them in video each week.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 04-Oct-2020 19:57:37 EDT
#sonOne wasn’t available for #videochat when I called today, but I know he’s been working 16 hours a day, six or seven days a week since June, so it is okay. I’m expecting to see him in person soon. I should also see #GD1 and #GD2. I really miss seeing them in video each week.
lnxw48a1: Saw a big 48 pack of the brand of TP my mom likes, so I bought it. Also got Duplo blocks as my gift to #GS3 (like giant Lego blocks for younger children). #sonTwo and his wife are excited about my visit to #MO. They've already made plans for me to return in a couple of months. Let #sonOne know I'll be at his brother's place, three hours away. Now we'll have to schedule a day https://nu.federati.net/notice/3337397
lnxw48a1's status on Thursday, 01-Oct-2020 23:23:56 EDT
Saw a big 48 pack of the brand of TP my mom likes, so I bought it. Also got Duplo blocks as my gift to #GS3 (like giant Lego blocks for younger children). #sonTwo and his wife are excited about my visit to #MO. They've already made plans for me to return in a couple of months. Let #sonOne know I'll be at his brother's place, three hours away. Now we'll have to schedule a day…
lnxw48a1: I'll be three hours away from #sonOne just a couple weeks before his birthday and #GD2's birthday. I won't have a car, though.
lnxw48a1's status on Tuesday, 29-Sep-2020 14:48:54 EDT
I'll be three hours away from #sonOne just a couple weeks before his birthday and #GD2's birthday. I won't have a car, though.
lnxw48a1: Probably not #Amtrak either. They do go to #STL and KC, but nowhere else. #sonOne lives in the #KC area, but with his current work schedule, visiting at all is a hardship (and needing a ride to his brother’s place almost 3 hours away even more so).
lnxw48a1's status on Wednesday, 23-Sep-2020 20:35:37 EDT
Probably not #Amtrak either. They do go to #STL and KC, but nowhere else. #sonOne lives in the #KC area, but with his current work schedule, visiting at all is a hardship (and needing a ride to his brother’s place almost 3 hours away even more so).
lnxw48a1: Tried to call #sonOne on #Wire, so we can resume the weekly #videochat, but he's been working around sixteen hours per day since June, so that was again unsuccessful.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 20-Sep-2020 17:13:07 EDT
Tried to call #sonOne on #Wire, so we can resume the weekly #videochat, but he's been working around sixteen hours per day since June, so that was again unsuccessful.
lnxw48a1: #sonOne sent me a picture of the two of us from when he was 14 or 15. I keep looking at it and wondering if we were ever that thin.
lnxw48a1's status on Thursday, 17-Sep-2020 21:05:47 EDT
#sonOne sent me a picture of the two of us from when he was 14 or 15. I keep looking at it and wondering if we were ever that thin.
lnxw48a1: I know he won't care, but I have to tell #sonOne that I cannot get him anything for his birthday. He's working around 80 hours per week and making more money than any of us have ever made, so I know 'more stuff' is the furthest thing from his mind.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 13-Sep-2020 23:52:11 EDT
I know he won't care, but I have to tell #sonOne that I cannot get him anything for his birthday. He's working around 80 hours per week and making more money than any of us have ever made, so I know 'more stuff' is the furthest thing from his mind.
lnxw48a1: Just got a message from #sonOne explaining that he’s currently on double shifts and overnights, so he’s either been at work or asleep when I’ve called. After all the years that I worked full-time and went to college full-time (and often had a second part-time job), I’m not a fan of such schedules. They really do tear up relationships. I’ve pretty much always worked https://nu.federati.net/notice/3331158
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 30-Aug-2020 23:31:43 EDT
Just got a message from #sonOne explaining that he’s currently on double shifts and overnights, so he’s either been at work or asleep when I’ve called. After all the years that I worked full-time and went to college full-time (and often had a second part-time job), I’m not a fan of such schedules. They really do tear up relationships. I’ve pretty much always worked …
lnxw48a1: Going to try to figure out a time to call #sonOne. Looks like the last #videochat was 2020-06-07. I'll also try to call #Daddy_A.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 30-Aug-2020 14:21:38 EDT
Going to try to figure out a time to call #sonOne. Looks like the last #videochat was 2020-06-07. I'll also try to call #Daddy_A.
lnxw48a1: How I knew: #sonOne spent over two years on crutches after a bicycle crash in high school. #sonTwo followed suit about a decade later, but his foot healed faster, so he was done in under a year.
lnxw48a1's status on Thursday, 27-Aug-2020 19:59:11 EDT
How I knew: #sonOne spent over two years on crutches after a bicycle crash in high school. #sonTwo followed suit about a decade later, but his foot healed faster, so he was done in under a year.
lnxw48a1: Reminds me that one time I fell out of bed and had trouble getting back up years ago. When #sonTwo heard of it, he said "If we have to put you in a home, we're choosing one near #sonOne. I'm tired of taking care of you." That was LOL-worthy.
lnxw48a1's status on Monday, 24-Aug-2020 18:04:38 EDT
Reminds me that one time I fell out of bed and had trouble getting back up years ago. When #sonTwo heard of it, he said "If we have to put you in a home, we're choosing one near #sonOne. I'm tired of taking care of you." That was LOL-worthy.
lnxw48a1: Kenny on the phone shortly before I planned to call #sonOne for a #videochat.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 23-Aug-2020 17:20:43 EDT
Kenny on the phone shortly before I planned to call #sonOne for a #videochat.
lnxw48a1: I’m of two minds with regard to military recruiting. I know they seem to focus on low-income minorities and drip promises of job skills. What’s the most likely assignment? Infantry. Tanks. Artillery. Missiles. Where are you going to use that after you get out? On the other hand, despite my vociferous disagreement, #sonOne went into the US Navy, got some useful technical https://nu.federati.net/notice/3329952
lnxw48a1's status on Saturday, 22-Aug-2020 00:19:30 EDT
I’m of two minds with regard to military recruiting. I know they seem to focus on low-income minorities and drip promises of job skills. What’s the most likely assignment? Infantry. Tanks. Artillery. Missiles. Where are you going to use that after you get out? On the other hand, despite my vociferous disagreement, #sonOne went into the US Navy, got some useful technical …
lnxw48a1: I missed having our weekly #videochat with #sonOne and #GD1 and #GD2 again, but I did get about fifteen minutes with #GS3. He showed me his toy truck and said “trunk”, but would not repeat it. Then he called me “Dadda”, just like he calls both of his parents. He learned to ask “What is that?”, but he did not say it during our call.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 16-Aug-2020 22:31:11 EDT
I missed having our weekly #videochat with #sonOne and #GD1 and #GD2 again, but I did get about fifteen minutes with #GS3. He showed me his toy truck and said “trunk”, but would not repeat it. Then he called me “Dadda”, just like he calls both of his parents. He learned to ask “What is that?”, but he did not say it during our call.
lnxw48a1: Don’t know how I keep missing #sonOne, but it has been more than a month since our last #videochat.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 16-Aug-2020 18:43:57 EDT
Don’t know how I keep missing #sonOne, but it has been more than a month since our last #videochat.
lnxw48a1: Talked with #sonOne about #GS1’s birthday gift. He did not object, so I’m clear to send it to my daughter-in-law and have her work out a way for him to get a little personal-use-only money.
lnxw48a1's status on Monday, 03-Aug-2020 01:20:29 EDT
Talked with #sonOne about #GS1’s birthday gift. He did not object, so I’m clear to send it to my daughter-in-law and have her work out a way for him to get a little personal-use-only money.
lnxw48a1: I think #sonOne already has both, but they live almost three hours apart.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 02-Aug-2020 13:47:47 EDT
I think #sonOne already has both, but they live almost three hours apart.
lnxw48a1: LOL. Reminds me of when #sonOne was in high school and he borrowed my car to take his mom to a medical appointment. While she was in the office, he went to visit a friend. When I got the car back, the ashtray was full of unknown seeds. Planting them was definitely not going to happen. I didn't even use my home garbage to dispose of them. Silly FBI agent. I'm smarter than a rabbit.
lnxw48a1's status on Wednesday, 29-Jul-2020 13:18:08 EDT
LOL. Reminds me of when #sonOne was in high school and he borrowed my car to take his mom to a medical appointment. While she was in the office, he went to visit a friend. When I got the car back, the ashtray was full of unknown seeds. Planting them was definitely not going to happen. I didn't even use my home garbage to dispose of them. Silly FBI agent. I'm smarter than a rabbit.
lnxw48a1: “Beavis and Butt-head” is returning for two seasons. https://www.indiewire.com/2020/07/beavis-and-butt-head-coming-back-with-two-new-seasons-1234571017/ [www indiewire com] Used to be #sonOne’s favorite show. I really didn’t watch it or even see more than a few minutes, but I was subjected to my son imitating everything they said. (Highly irritating.)
lnxw48a1's status on Monday, 27-Jul-2020 22:18:03 EDT
“Beavis and Butt-head” is returning for two seasons. https://www.indiewire.com/2020/07/beavis-and-butt-head-coming-back-with-two-new-seasons-1234571017/ [www indiewire com] Used to be #sonOne’s favorite show. I really didn’t watch it or even see more than a few minutes, but I was subjected to my son imitating everything they said. (Highly irritating.)
lnxw48a1: Missed Wire call time for #sonOne because I was en route to the meeting place for #Daddy_A.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 26-Jul-2020 19:50:07 EDT
Missed Wire call time for #sonOne because I was en route to the meeting place for #Daddy_A.
lnxw48a1: The thing that I find funny is that I occasionally watched ST:TNG (and rarely ST:DS9) with #sonOne, but I never saw Wesley and was unaware of either the character or the actor that played the part until a few years ago.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 19-Jul-2020 19:23:11 EDT
The thing that I find funny is that I occasionally watched ST:TNG (and rarely ST:DS9) with #sonOne, but I never saw Wesley and was unaware of either the character or the actor that played the part until a few years ago.
lnxw48a1: Tried to call #sonOne for our weekly #videochat, but he's out getting groceries. Hopefully, he'll call when he's home.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 12-Jul-2020 17:56:13 EDT
Tried to call #sonOne for our weekly #videochat, but he's out getting groceries. Hopefully, he'll call when he's home.
lnxw48a1: #sonOne informed me that their cellphones are back in service, so I started the morning by sending #GD1 and #GD2 some garden photos. Then I thought it wasn't fair that I rarely communicate with their older brothers #GS1 and #GS2, so I sent them a couple of pictures also.
lnxw48a1's status on Tuesday, 07-Jul-2020 12:50:18 EDT
#sonOne informed me that their cellphones are back in service, so I started the morning by sending #GD1 and #GD2 some garden photos. Then I thought it wasn't fair that I rarely communicate with their older brothers #GS1 and #GS2, so I sent them a couple of pictures also.
lnxw48a1: Heard back from #sonOne. His phone died, so he's been using the work phone and forgot to pay the bill. The phones will be turned back on this month. No other bills are unpaid and they have plenty of food.
lnxw48a1's status on Monday, 06-Jul-2020 13:37:55 EDT
Heard back from #sonOne. His phone died, so he's been using the work phone and forgot to pay the bill. The phones will be turned back on this month. No other bills are unpaid and they have plenty of food.
lnxw48a1: It is about 21:00 in #KCMO, so I'm not expecting a return call from #sonOne. #sonTwo is off-work around now, so I may get to talk with him for a little while.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 05-Jul-2020 21:57:59 EDT
It is about 21:00 in #KCMO, so I'm not expecting a return call from #sonOne. #sonTwo is off-work around now, so I may get to talk with him for a little while.
lnxw48a1: Tried to call #sonOne on #Wire for our regular, weekly #videochat, but no answer.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 05-Jul-2020 18:26:45 EDT
Tried to call #sonOne on #Wire for our regular, weekly #videochat, but no answer.
lnxw48a1: #sonOne has not said anything about financial stress, but his phone is 'temporarily out of service' and so are #GD1's and #GD2's phones.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 05-Jul-2020 11:25:28 EDT
#sonOne has not said anything about financial stress, but his phone is 'temporarily out of service' and so are #GD1's and #GD2's phones.
lnxw48a1: @geniusmusing The routers at work are centrally managed by another agency, so no experience to recommend by. I know #sonOne is using a #Ubiquiti router with #Wi-Fi, but I don't know specifics.
lnxw48a1's status on Monday, 29-Jun-2020 16:40:32 EDT
@geniusmusing The routers at work are centrally managed by another agency, so no experience to recommend by. I know #sonOne is using a #Ubiquiti router with #Wi-Fi, but I don't know specifics.
lnxw48a1: The hydrocortisone cream seems to have helped. Skin is a lot less itchy than it was earlier. I don't think the cream is the reason I am sleepy and have a mild headache. Skipped this week's #videochat with #sonOne, #GD1, #GD2. Probably #naptime.
lnxw48a1's status on Sunday, 14-Jun-2020 19:17:04 EDT
The hydrocortisone cream seems to have helped. Skin is a lot less itchy than it was earlier. I don't think the cream is the reason I am sleepy and have a mild headache. Skipped this week's #videochat with #sonOne, #GD1, #GD2. Probably #naptime.
lnxw48a1: Weird. When I look back to junior high school (technically, my school was an "intermediate school" with 7th and 8th grades; a real junior high adds 9th grade), I see some of the most "challenging" times of my life. So it was really odd to see the widespread change from junior high and intermediate schools to middle schools in the ten to twelve years between when #sonOne went th https://nu.federati.net/notice/3317461
lnxw48a1's status on Saturday, 13-Jun-2020 17:58:49 EDT
Weird. When I look back to junior high school (technically, my school was an "intermediate school" with 7th and 8th grades; a real junior high adds 9th grade), I see some of the most "challenging" times of my life. So it was really odd to see the widespread change from junior high and intermediate schools to middle schools in the ten to twelve years between when #sonOne went th…