Turns out we haven't gone out on Bob's boat yet, as there are a few things he wants to do on it first, and also he has a few other jobs he wants to get out of the way before playing.
As it happens Bob's PC has also been dying a slow death over the past week, and despite all my best endeavours we can't avoid having to reformat and re-install everything. So we are in the middle of that process now, expect it to take 2 days or so as just the backup before reformatting is going to take around 20 hours.
Whilst out today I saw a few more things that struck me due to the differences in Australian and US Cultures. For example within the supermarket we went to there was an in-store pharmacy (complete with pharmacist and drive through facility). There was also a self-help sphygmomanometer (blood pressure monitor). Some may consider these great facilities to have available to the general population, however I consider them a sad reflection on the general approach to health and health care here.
On other striking difference is the large billboard signs I am seeing here on the topic of foreclosures. Also a lot of private advertisments on the same topic. The financial crisis here is certainly deepening.
And here is a fun difference - especially thinking of Jordan. 'Kermit green' fire engines!!!
On other nice difference is that redlight and speed cameras are few and far between. However there are these guys, State Troopers who I have been told are basically traffic cops.
Finally, I heard about the devastating fires in Victoria, Australia today. Heartbreaking - my thoughts are with those affected. The situation serves to put my perceived challenges in perspective.
As it happens Bob's PC has also been dying a slow death over the past week, and despite all my best endeavours we can't avoid having to reformat and re-install everything. So we are in the middle of that process now, expect it to take 2 days or so as just the backup before reformatting is going to take around 20 hours.
Whilst out today I saw a few more things that struck me due to the differences in Australian and US Cultures. For example within the supermarket we went to there was an in-store pharmacy (complete with pharmacist and drive through facility). There was also a self-help sphygmomanometer (blood pressure monitor). Some may consider these great facilities to have available to the general population, however I consider them a sad reflection on the general approach to health and health care here.
On other striking difference is the large billboard signs I am seeing here on the topic of foreclosures. Also a lot of private advertisments on the same topic. The financial crisis here is certainly deepening.
And here is a fun difference - especially thinking of Jordan. 'Kermit green' fire engines!!!
On other nice difference is that redlight and speed cameras are few and far between. However there are these guys, State Troopers who I have been told are basically traffic cops.
Finally, I heard about the devastating fires in Victoria, Australia today. Heartbreaking - my thoughts are with those affected. The situation serves to put my perceived challenges in perspective.
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