MORNING ROLL CALL 2023.

[DaveMcK]

MORNING ROLL CALL 2023

Good morning to everyone on this first morning of October 2023.

Happy Birthday to all of our October Birthday members.

[LeeS4949]

lol !!!!

[CarolynS674392]

I heard a comedian say he maybe could be a splenda daddy.

[Anonymous]

1 comment (Wednesday 5/17/23)

Hey Dave @DaveMcK , Froze @Frozenoem and myself were referring to his presence in the Computer Forum. He luvs your forum! 😉

Lol, ME, I was talking about ALL of the forum as folks are leaving, new folks are not staying.

Let's be honest, this site is a "pain" to use and NOT many folks are going to be stressed out over it.

Also, two things. Politics members left site very barren. AARP is about the Awards and Games.

Lol, then add in the pages and pages of "complaints" poor AARPJanelle has to wade through EVERY DAY. Poor dear sweet patient lady has started to work on Saturdays! 😱

Anyway, unless AARP starts to CARE about what members have "suggested" - this site will continue to be less interesting to alot of folks.

Hats off to you for all that you do. WE appreciate you in this forum.

Personally, I want to "interact" with other members versus posting stuff people only read with NO response.

But that is me and I let folks do things their way.

Hope you and Mary are well!

Hello @Frozenoem , @MsStretch , @catwoman500 and @LaDolceVita !!

Nicole 🙃

[Frozenoem]

Spotty internet today, 42* And windy as all heck.

My bit about boredom was  55 years of work to nothing, yes I know that’s what retirement is but, geez Louise.

Add in health issues, really need brain stimulation to feel alive. Reason I’ve been bouncing thru AARP boards and Reddit, etc 

I think I’ve just decided to work from home for my old company just to remain sane at least until it warms up and I can hike without blowing down the road.

Been here since 2001 or 2002 while ai was working for the mental stimulation of problem solving in C&T, or shooting the breeze with old friends, virtual or real. 

Time to play think I’ll go build a pc.

Froze

[Anonymous]

2 comments (Monday 5/15/23)

Okay here is my LONG post @DaveMcK , @Frozenoem , @MsStretch , @catwoman500 and @LaDolceVita /lol 🤣😂

Dave, luv your May clipart! 👍

Frozen, I see you ventured out of Our Front Porch Forum and into the Computer Forum. WE are loving your posts!!! 😉

Ms. Stretch, any updates and/or pictures of your furbabies and adventures? 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🧗‍ Lol, have they paid you as yet for being their pottie monitor? 🤣😂

LaDolce and Catwoman, hope you are well!!!

***How are those gardens and wildflowers doing? 🤔***

Nicole 🙃

[Frozenoem]

@Anonymous 

I’ve left before and will again it depends upon level of boredom🤣Or topics that interest me.

Happy your computer issues have been solved, You now appear to be offline or online. Give AARP enough time things work magically.

Now I need to be elsewhere.

Froze

[DaveMcK]

@Frozenoem 

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@Frozenoem wrote:

@Anonymous 

I’ve left before and will again it depends upon level of boredom🤣Or topics that interest me.

Happy your computer issues have been solved, You now appear to be offline or online. Give AARP enough time things work magically.

Now I need to be elsewhere.

Froze

I like to think that posting on these forums here are not totally about me but the hundreds that come here day after day. With out these posts they would not be in contact with the outside world. 

I would like to see the core group here start a personal topic that they share with others that come here but are not into posting. 

@Frozenoem how a topic about the New England light houses or covered bridges.

Check out the number of views daily at the Coffee Club or Daily Quotes.

Yes there are hundreds enjoying coffee together each day on the internet.

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[DaveMcK]

We are having a nice afternoon and decided to join a group outside for popcorn and a glass  of wine or soda.

Interesting how the simple things in life can be so enjoyable.

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) @Frozenoem , are you an iPad expert? 🤔 Lol, yes, you know why I am asking - need to pick at your brains IF you are. 😂🤣

On the "serious" side - I have one I NEVER use, but turn on to CHECK FOR UPDATES "once-a-month"....

Is this frequent enough or do I need to CHECK more often? 🤔

Hope the rest of you are okay @DaveMcK , @MsStretch , @catwoman500 , @LaDolceVita !

Luv you all,

Nicole 🤎🤗

[Frozenoem]

@Anonymous 

Your initial post was deleted so let’s try this one, ah deleted by a name change.

Did a search for software that creates or generates bingo cards, these are the results.

Perhaps bingobaker dot com, will help you, fair warning read the fine print some are free, some might require a $29.95 cost if you need more than a certain number of cards.

You also could ask in apple community if you use iPhones,iPads or Mac’s it will require you to log in .There was a discussion there which also used similar search terms and gave similar answers.

Bingo cards 

Re: everyone else it’s 70 and I’m outta here, the first warm day that might remain for a week, hallelujah!

Froze

[Frozenoem]

@Anonymous 

Know enough to be dangerous on all operating systems and computer platforms. iPad, iPhone  and Mac os’es to a point, the different versions tend to make my eyes glaze over and my brain wants to sleep. But, as long as the updates flow quickly I’m fine.

Once per month updates, not anymore it really helps to check the update site with more frequency. Apple  has already been hacked, with its very own virus. How PC like 🤣

Passcodes stolen, bit coins, individual passwords on different websites, etc..

Subscribe to something like Sophos and 

You’ll learn of new updates , you just might not learn why this new update has happened. Apple tends to be really tight lipped about hacks, viruses and worms.

My biggest gripe about Apple products vs PC’s, I check updates 1-2 x per week or whenever I get a warning in my SMS, or emails. Since 1968 means I’ve been doing this way too long , one of the reasons why I retired.

Froze

[Frozenoem]

@MsStretch @LaDolceVita 

It’s happy time for macOS and iOS users a first time that I recall 0-day patch for iPhone, pad or Mac computer users.

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2023/05/01/apple-delivers-first-ever-rapid-security-response-cybera... 

If you can’t update thru normal means there is a link in article, I applied to my newish iPhone 13 and iOS updated to 16.4.1 to 16.4.1(a).

Friends MacOS  Ventura took the update as well.

Froze

[MsStretch]

@catwoman500 and @Anonymous , you might seriously want to think about updating/upgrading your phones, if for nothing else than to make sure your phones and data stay secure. @Anonymous , not sure how it works anymore (I use Straight Talk, no contract, BYOP) but if your daughter has you on her account, than you're probably entitled to a new phone anyway, since she's paying for it regardless.  Price of a phone is usually incorporated into the monthly bill whether you have a new phone or not, so they recommend upgrading your phone every two years.

Yep @catwoman500 , I guess we're both seeing some pretty miserable weather today. 🌧️☹️

@LaDolceVita , glad I didn't have coffee in hand when I read about your perm. 🤣 That would have been messy. 🫠

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) Party Time, all these posts, luv it!!!! 💃🥳

@DaveMcK , I trim my own hair, not much as I like it long. Lol, gone are my days for the CUTE hair cuts, still cute but you know what I mean = salt and pepper! 😂🤣

@catwoman500 lol, oh yes, LAST month was my LAST month to be able to use my BANK app on the android my daughter bought me in 2018. And of course the famous Samsung UPDATES stopped about a year ago. Thankful my CVS app still works to order my 2 prescriptions for blood pressure and chlolestral. And GOOGLE UPDATES too. So to the BANK WEBSITE I go! 🙄

She had offered to upgrade my phone but lol, I finally figured how to use it, had fought her against replacing my Flip Phone I had - prepaid.

But I know I will have to BEFORE it dies on me. 😭

GRATEFUL she added me to her T-Mobile account in 2018 and pays for everything. 🤗🤎

@MsStretch , @Frozenoem - hope you are okay!

Nicole 🙃

[Frozenoem]

I live have been booking Doctors, seeking answers- maturity is an expletive waiting to happen. Before I forget if there’s an election vote.

OK now back to programming.

Brief setback on road to happiness or hiking, more PT so I can return to upright when I fall over. Just crawled in from garage, I just found my old RR mailbox to replace the new one which DOT destroyed.

Also located the missing RX it was 300 feet away and up an 100’ pine tree. If it blows down fine, otherwise it can stay there, my insurances covered it😎. Neighbors and there kids have been warned.

Who was asking for lighthouses pictures, I found an old one on one of my hard drives for Maine with clippers (masted ships) in foreground , course it was on ocean so maybe fore ocean is more correct. I’ll post later?

Time to play it’s 60* finally, the overnight temps will eventually warm to above 30* need to get more firewood. Much easier doing PT when warm.👍

Think that covers all bases yeah the thought of changing Doc’s , etc to move scares the heck out of most everyone , including me.

Nicole I think T-mobile is offering free upgrades on phones at least here. It might be worth a try. Go to the light, get an iPhone they’re easy to use. Stretch made the switch.As did LaDolce😎

Final keep getting kicked off boards, Everytime I tried to reply by anyone’s name. Updating my routers now.

Froze

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone out there on this last Week of April 2023

Got my hair cut. My Dinning commity meeting on Monday ran longer as the Vice-president of Culinary had a lot forthcoming changes to advise us about.

We should have a new menu by late May. Several high schools and colleges students will return to help out in the dining room over Summer. 

Had to take the car in to have the tires rotate. Several trips to the drug store or grocery store.

Also had several posts on  other topics here.

[catwoman500]

Hey there, Porch Peeps,

Not much going on here in the Philly burbs. Expecting a rainy, messy weekend.

Got my errands done this morning before the rain starts.

Yesterday was lunch at Chickie and Pete's. Haven't been in years and forgot how loud the music is. My question is that if it's a sports bar and the games are on about a million TV's all over the place, how in the world can the sports fan hear the commentary with all that loud music? There was a Phillies game on, but I had no clue what was happening because I was paying more attention to the conversation at my table but would have like to hear the commentary especially if there was a good play happening. Must be the "I'm getting too old" for this type of place. 😒

@LaDolceVita ...I actually snorted when I read your description of your perm. I have had to switch hairdressers recently and have ended up looking like I almost got a man's haircut. Two weeks have passed, and the back is still almost too short for the curling iron. I make do, but Yikes! 🙀

@DaveMcK ...Thinking of you and your coffee as I picked up my Starbucks on my way home after errands today. My phone is so old that my Starbucks app won't work and won't update so I have to go on the internet to access my account so they can get to the barcode at the drive thru. Nothing is as easy as it should be. Old age is not for sissies as they say.

You all take care!

[MsStretch]

@Anonymous , yes, my mission in life is to be the potty escort for the kids 🐈🐈💩, particularly the matriarch, Willie Mae.  Always got her back. 😺👍

I HATE driving.  I have for a long time now, and only do it when absolutely necessary.  I have a dashcam and the absolute rudeness and flaunting of traffic laws is scary to watch, much less experience. 😱 

[LaDolceVita]

Hello folks of the porch!  I have been busy, still trying to get settled.  Have to set up new relationships with doctors, dentists and people who do hair.  I got a perm 2 weeks ago and I look like I escaped from an asylum.  Doing better with doctor and dentist though, medical care better out here.

Mom's dog Maggie developed pneumonia, the vet was excellent if expensive.  And my gosh, the waiting time!    Anyway Maggie is fine after 6 weeks of antibiotics and is now on allergy meds.

Enjoying my favorite kind of weather, high 60s.  I do love living here, except for the driving.  Lots of hills and curves, yikes. 

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) 🥳💃 Happy FRIDAY, any plans for the weekend? 🤔

Me, staying in! It has been years since I have taken the Old Lady (2006 Hyundai Elantra) out on a weekend. Yikes, everyone is off from work and in a hurry to only be at the RED LIGHT when I arrive./lol 🤣😂 I would wave or honk my horn, but these days you get shot! 😱

Nicole 🙂

[DaveMcK]

@Anonymous 

Yes, how sad that is but so very true! Yes you are so correct that one could get shot just because you were there.

[DaveMcK]

Definitely had our taxes done by an accountant at an accounting firm! For me it is worth it at twice the price. 

I am getting a refund from both the State and Federal Government.

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) @Frozenoem , did you find your rx? Lol, sorry- had to ask 🤣😂 Nicole

[Frozenoem]

@Anonymous 

Nope and don’t expect it to surface for 2-3 weeks.

Froze

[Frozenoem]

@MsStretch 

Seems like almost Spring , mud season is approaching in my bit of Paradise. Bear warnings are up, and temp may hit 70 in parts of state. I’ll believe everything when the snow piles melt in front and back yard. My FedEx snowbank stands at 4’Hx12’Lx8’ Wide. Grass who knows a little more appears each week😎

I’ll be taking the chill off for awhile more - 30’s at night call for it, as does my back - firewood.👍

Everyone else I think I’ll play in garage later need to tune up mower, saws and other implements.Enjoy whatever season you’re in.

Froze

[DaveMcK]

We seem to have our bases covered and waiting for our replacement charge cards. The bank was able to give us a new debit card on our first visit. On a second visit Mary was able to apply for a personal charge card. 

They do not have any more joint charge accounts we were told.

I hope everyone has changed their passwords on any accounts that requires one.

Be sure to visit your bank and/or credit union and have them review your account.to be sure it is up to date and secured. 

These times are very difficult and challenging so be careful and alert of the world around you. 

[DaveMcK]

It has been a very crazy 3 days! Our credit card were hacked so we decided to update our password on all of our our accounts. We also ordered replacement debit and credit cards.

I highly recommend that you all do this now and periodically.

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) Lol, I respond to Dave's @DaveMcK MAIN post in the hopes folks can find MY posts "easily" @Frozenoem = see TOP of this forum, Nicole 🤣😂

[Frozenoem]

@Anonymous 

Found it forgot what I was testing, a new browser and email program, that’s slow to update in real time.

On that note time to feed the fire, one more day to heat and hot water. Might even fill the wood box.🤔

Froze

[MsStretch]

@Frozenoem , much rather stub a toe than step in a big pile of 🐻💩. 😝 Speaking of...

bears should be becoming more active around here, but haven't seen any black bears yet.  Snake, yes.  Ticks, definitely a big yes.  But no bears.

Ack, and speaking of taxes, guess I better get on the ball.