Recent content by GypsmJim

My Grandpa had only 1 job in his life. When he emigrated to the USA he started working as a grunt in a small local factory, ultimately working his way up to General Foreman. Back in the 1950's his company was bought out by a mega National company, and he was demoted to grunt again. They...

I was in my dream job (at age 26) for about 3 years. I was a graduate Engineer with solid credentials. Everywhere I went all I heard was that you need an MBA to get ahead. So, I joined the evening program geared toward people that worked. My company was footing the bill. As it turned out my...

I'm a retired Engineer, a former code writer and a business owner. Call me dumb, a curmudgeon or simply stubborn. I admit to being stubborn. I won't have anything to do with anything apple, I won't put my stuff in the cloud and I will never use a tax preparer. Turbotax is an awesome...

I have known those as well. Then, they end up in a nursing home that takes a good portion of their wealth. In the end their kids take whatever is left and blow it on toys, or even worse, at the casino.

All this talk is making me aggravated. My first 'puter was an IBM AT. Even used it for years after I went to windows on another computer. That old beast has a ballistic program on it and I can't access it any more. The internal battery went dead and even after I replaced it I still can't...

When I first started my bizness years ago I used Block. Didn't like it, so after 3 or 4 years I switched to Turbo. I like Turbo better. I'm not switching back. I'll upgrade to 11 before I switch.

Now that's what I'm talkin bout.

Thanks for all the comments. Since nobody had anything negative to say, I guess I'll go ahead with it. I won't do my second computer anyway, since there are no important documents on it.

I hate it when I am forced to do something I don't want to do. My old computer runs XP and I never changed. It still works, except for the annoying popup on startup. Although I had resolved NOT to upgrade the house computer from 10 to 11, it looks like I may have to. This morning's email...

NY's law is that posted signs must be X feet apart, and on all 4 sides of the property. If in compliance it automatically means no trespassing. But, the state also provides stickers for your signs that state that access WILL be provided if the person contacts the owner and asks.

I get it. In my case, though, it's not a single rider, but a group of a dozen locals that ride thru all the local mountains. In the Winter they are on their snowmobiles. My cabin is ripe for vandalism. As long as they stay away, I'll just put up with it. If I have damage, my cameras will...

My wife has cancer and thus sees a lot of doctors. After a recent EKG she got a text saying she just had a heart attack and needed more tests. We both panicked. She called the doctor and of course he couldn't TALK to her but followed up a day later with another text. "Oh you are fine. Don't...

It seems that CEOs and like people keep getting more ruthless as time goes by. Their concern is for the stockholders, and let the employees be damned. And of course THEY are #1. I recall a time when the CEO promoted "honesty, integrity, fairness and respect" for all employees. The problem...

My response would be that dogs are not allowed on my property and if I see one it will be shot. In my county dogs must be leashed. If roaming wild it is legal to shoot them. I realize that dog owners will be aghast at my comments. My response is that if you are a responsible dog owner you...

My mountain cabin and family refuge is 100 miles from the house. We go there often, but we don't live there all the time. The bastard 4 wheelers are all local people, and thus are there every day. I am afraid to cause a ruckus because they could do a lot of damage to the cabin and my trail...