Older People 55 and Up

[DavidOck]

Good evening all - been around and reading, just not feeling too talkative lately - must still be tired from all that vacationing.

Had to put in an order for some eRoll supplies for friends and family (although they are all still smoking and vaping ) so of course I had to order something for myself - so I figured since my 2 Twists are now 9 months old - I should probably get something in case they decide they are done. So I bought myself a birthday and a nine month vaping anniversary present - an itaste 3.0 VV/VW and it sure is nice.

Not sure I understand why a Kanger T3 actually tastes better when using the itaste than when using a twist or a spinner - even when they are set to the same volts - or maybe it really is all in my head but it does seem to bring out better flavor.

I have a VV3 and Spinners as well, and my guess is that there's a difference in the voltage even though you have them both set the same. Hard to say how accurate the Spinner dial is, or even if the VV3 chip is accurately calibrated. Pretend they're both off 5% - but opposite directions. So there's an actual 10% difference in the settings. For example.

I've never bothered to check with an external meter, just adjust to taste. Now, if they'd only make a VV3 in a bigger capacity.... 'cause one of them doesn't get me through the day...

 

[DavidOck]

We had to get new phones last week. Now I have to learn to use it. If I can figure this tap to talk thing out maybe Slots and I can still visit with everyone while we are at vapefest... so far I'm still pretty confused.

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Sometimes, nostalgia creeps in, and the rotary dial and talking seems pretty good

 

[balwin]

Sometimes, nostalgia creeps in, and the rotary dial and talking seems pretty good

Some days 56 feels very very old... especially when trying to deal with technology! Who knew they could put so much silly stuff on one single phone! It has weather when on the first screen... somehow it found a town that I had never heard of on about the 3rd day, today I finally did a google search for it, it is a ghost town that is a long way south of here. Wouldn't it just be easier to show me Fort Lyon or Las Animas??? It keeps giving me a sound like a ship bell... what is that all about! I remember when a cell phone was an emergency thing and it was the size of a small box, you got the antenna out, screwed it onto the phone and put it on top of the car... I guess this is easier and now I can call just to say I'm leaving town, shall I pick up anything else without thinking ok this is about a dollar a minute, what am I going to say...
I probably just need to talk to the 15 yr old grandson and let him show me what is what and how to navigate it...

 

[rasmith1959]

Some days 56 feels very very old... especially when trying to deal with technology! Who knew they could put so much silly stuff on one single phone! It has weather when on the first screen... somehow it found a town that I had never heard of on about the 3rd day, today I finally did a google search for it, it is a ghost town that is a long way south of here. Wouldn't it just be easier to show me Fort Lyon or Las Animas??? It keeps giving me a sound like a ship bell... what is that all about! I remember when a cell phone was an emergency thing and it was the size of a small box, you got the antenna out, screwed it onto the phone and put it on top of the car... I guess this is easier and now I can call just to say I'm leaving town, shall I pick up anything else without thinking ok this is about a dollar a minute, what am I going to say...
I probably just need to talk to the 15 yr old grandson and let him show me what is what and how to navigate it...

Definitely, it is amazing what these new smart phones can do these days. Just think a modern smart phone has more computing power that the computers used to land a man on the moon.


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[Uncle Willie]

I remember when a cell phone was an emergency thing and it was the size of a small box, you got the antenna out, screwed it onto the phone and put it on top of the car...

You mean to tell me that they have replaced those with something better .. ??

 

[MikeE3]

Definitely, it is amazing what these new smart phones can do these days. Just think a modern smart phone has more computing power that the computers used to land a man on the moon.


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That's about right. I got involved w/ computers about 1965 and worked with/around them 'till I retired a few years ago. Everything from the largest mainframes to Commodore Vic 20's. On my 1st job position after college one of my mentors actually worked w/ Echert & Mauchley at U of P creating one of the 1st computers. It's mind boggling how much power we now have in a cell phone compared to the most sophisticated computers we had back in the 60's and 70's.

 

[Rat2chat2]

I usually drift over to the reds myself .. knocked out a bottle of cheap White Zin last night while getting caught up on "Breaking Bad" that was stacking up on the DVR .. that and a 6 pack of Hardees Red Burrito Tacos both helped and hurt my cholesterol count at the same time .. .. and contributed to a mild case of heartburn ..

That is one intense show. I love it. That's what I call it when I am mixing my juice. heehee

P.S. 6, they must be pretty good. I haven't tried them, but I will now.

 

[Rat2chat2]

Some days 56 feels very very old... especially when trying to deal with technology! Who knew they could put so much silly stuff on one single phone! It has weather when on the first screen... somehow it found a town that I had never heard of on about the 3rd day, today I finally did a google search for it, it is a ghost town that is a long way south of here. Wouldn't it just be easier to show me Fort Lyon or Las Animas??? It keeps giving me a sound like a ship bell... what is that all about! I remember when a cell phone was an emergency thing and it was the size of a small box, you got the antenna out, screwed it onto the phone and put it on top of the car... I guess this is easier and now I can call just to say I'm leaving town, shall I pick up anything else without thinking ok this is about a dollar a minute, what am I going to say...
I probably just need to talk to the 15 yr old grandson and let him show me what is what and how to navigate it...

I have the Note II but I don't know half of what my phone can probably do but I found a lot of help from YouTube and there were some really good tutorials on line too. I am the kind who learn more from watching. Technology moves so fast that buy the time you sign your name on the receipt, it is already obsolete and something new and improved is getting ready to come out. I use to play with my phone a lot til I joined ecf. heehee

 

[balwin]

That's about right. I got involved w/ computers about 1965 and worked with/around them 'till I retired a few years ago. Everything from the largest mainframes to Commodore Vic 20's. On my 1st job position after college one of my mentors actually worked w/ Echert & Mauchley at U of P creating one of the 1st computers. It's mind boggling how much power we now have in a cell phone compared to the most sophisticated computers we had back in the 60's and 70's.

Back in my dinosaur days I got a degree in computer programming. Now they are pretty much dead languages and I am so far behind that I don't even claim it anymore! It has been a long time since I thought about the eniac! I took a job running the computer in a feedlot vet program and by the time I quit I was outdated! I could program in RPGII and COBOL once upon a time when the earth and I were both much younger, now I struggle with a phone...

 

[Iffy]

How 'bout a phone with a foot in each millennium (aka ol' fart cell phone)...

"Is this the party to whom I am speaking?"

 

[balwin]

I have the Note II but I don't know half of what my phone can probably do but I found a lot of help from YouTube and there were some really good tutorials on line too. I am the kind who learn more from watching. Technology moves so fast that buy the time you sign your name on the receipt, it is already obsolete and something new and improved is getting ready to come out. I use to play with my phone a lot til I joined ecf. heehee

I'm gonna call myself good if I can call Bruce, check on my family on facebook and keep in touch here while I am there.

I did download the app and make sure I could use it to dvr the game last night just in case we aren't back to the house in time for a game one of these days, after all it IS football! I couldn't make it let me watch on the phone but I don't see good enough to want to do that anyway!

It took me 1/2 hour this morning changing from the ghost town to Fort Lyon for weather! I will be content to just be able to contact all my special people if I need to!

 

[Rat2chat2]

I just loved Ernestine. 1 Ring-a-dingys.... 2 Ring-a-dingys...

 

[Slots]

We had to get new phones last week. Now I have to learn to use it. If I can figure this tap to talk thing out maybe Slots and I can still visit with everyone while we are at vapefest... so far I'm still pretty confused.
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Sounds like a plan traveling buddy
I decided not to bring my lap top, as I'm going "carry on" only, so I'm full up already.
I have enough trouble with figuring out my cell phone now ,,, this o'lady doesn't need to get any fancier
Everytime I see my grand daughter, she has to straighten me out ... computer, and cell phone.
When my son visits (puter tech) he gets on my computer, and asks me how in the world I can use it, and proceeds to "clean it up".
After he leaves, it takes me a week to find my way around it again.

 

[balwin]

Sounds like a plan traveling buddy
I decided not to bring my lap top, as I'm going "carry on" only, so I'm full up already.
I have enough trouble with figuring out my cell phone now ,,, this o'lady doesn't need to get any fancier
Everytime I see my grand daughter, she has to straighten me out ... computer, and cell phone.
When my son visits (puter tech) he gets on my computer, and asks me how in the world I can use it, and proceeds to "clean it up".
After he leaves, it takes me a week to find my way around it again.

I think I will have it mostly figured out by then. I have a netbook that I take to Europe when I only take a 20 lb backpack but am planning on a single small carry on rolling bag so want to leave it behind. I think I have it down to my nook and this thing. Suitcases don't have nearly as much room as a backpack!
I can't quite decide about a mod. Will want it if I get an atty or a nice tank...
Clothes, who cares. They have them every where... you gotta have priorities!

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[Uncle Willie]

Those of you that have been on the thread for a while, know full well my penchant for ABBA, especially Agnetha & Frida and the cat suits they used to wear in the '70's .. and since I'm pretty secure in my manliness, I'm not ashamed to admit it ..

I have a customer in Sweden that I've sold several guitars to over the years .. he called me today to chat and we got on the topic of ABBA .. they are now in their mid to late 60's .. these days, you have Pop Divas doing every gyration, wearing little to nothing .. back in the day, and still today, my idea of sexy is Agnetha & Frida who had no correography, just two young women having a great time ..

So for the guys, here ya go .. things feel just a little to serious around here these days ..

 

[Uncle Willie]

 

[Uncle Willie]

And, you know, it's almost Five O'clock here ..

 

[Slots]

Ok, all you guys talking about good adult drinks, made me want to try one of my "tests"
You can make it any % of strength you want, but make them both using 50% each ...half and half.

This one I like for just being 5 days old.
FA Jamacian Rhum
VZ Pear Super Concentrate

I know it sound like a lot of "super concentrate", but to me, Pear is very mild to start with.
I want to taste it.
Mix it to match your tastebuds, for me, this is good.
No sweetener is needed

Now I'm not missing a wine and I'm safe to cook dinner!
This one goes in my "Keeper" file

 

[Slots]

I can't quite decide about a mod. Will want it if I get an atty or a nice tank...
Clothes, who cares. They have them every where... you gotta have priorities!
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I think you will have plenty of choices for new toys, and some one to explain it all.
As far as clothes, if I lived there, I sure would'nt get "dressed up" to go to town ... at least I didn't when I lived in Reno
I think you got your priorities straight. Me too..........

 

[kariM]

Back in my dinosaur days I got a degree in computer programming. Now they are pretty much dead languages and I am so far behind that I don't even claim it anymore! It has been a long time since I thought about the eniac! I took a job running the computer in a feedlot vet program and by the time I quit I was outdated! I could program in RPGII and COBOL once upon a time when the earth and I were both much younger, now I struggle with a phone...

Oh my some more nostalgia - I started out programming in COBOL and then RPGII when I first started my computer career..... but eventually I moved into analysis and design and then into project management. I know I would have a really hard time today trying to program anything more than the DVR and some days I have trouble with that.

I got a new phone just before we left on vacation - but I went with an iPhone 4 and it really is not too different from my iPad so once I actually figured out how to "phone" with it - I am doing ok. I was really glad I had it in Disneyland - mainly for the texting to keep up with where everyone was.

However, I had purchased something called RideMax that I used to make a daily plan of what we were going to ride. It was a great idea - since with 11 of us I did not want to spend all our time with standing around trying to "figure" out what we would ride next. Well the first day I must have still been 1/2 asleep - since I forgot to bring the printed copy of the day's plan.

So - just brought up the site on my phone and once the plan loaded I could refer back to it all day. The adult kids turned of my data so I didn't use up my pre-purchased US plan. Saved the day - and something I could not have done with my old dinosaur phone that only made calls and limited texts.

Oh and I probably would have been able to figure out how to turn off the data too - but they were much faster and we had rides to ride