Lambiedog

In need of a Christmas miracle

 

Things are looking grim for Thomas' computer.  He cracked the screen a few days ago, and ordered a new one from eBay.

 Today Charlie got out his tools to install the replacement screen and carefully, taking hours, took everything apart, only to learn that that we'd been sent the wrong screen, which won't work with Thomas' computer. Then, while he was putting the computer back together, he dropped a screw into the computer's headphone jack.  He and Thomas tried everything, but they couldn't get it out.

 While Charlie worked on a communication to the eBay seller, Thomas took a quick nap on the sofa.  

Perceiving that they were both dejected, I tried to lend support.  

I wished I could do more.  Why couldn't I be a helpful techie when my brothers needed me most?

It's terrible to feel impotent to stop the suffering of those you love.  

At the bluffs in black and white and blue

       We were at the bluffs with my owner's backup camera, which she has yet to master.

  We started out in black and white, for reasons unknown.

Next thing I knew we were in color mode.

And then, inexplicably, we had moved into a mode where everything was black and white, except for blue, which popped out at you.

Once I got over my shock, I kind of liked this new world.

       

  It's dizzying yet subtle.  I think I could get used to it. 

 

It was Book Group night

    The topic:  The Wired magazine story about the guy who tried to get off the grid.

    Although only two members attended, we had a lively discussion.

Chamber of horrors

    As I had my kitchen sink bath last night, my thoughts turned to a disturbing video that I first became aware of a couple of months ago.  It features a French invention called the Dog-o-Matic, which is essentially a carwash for dogs, involving jets of water and then blasts of hot air directed at a terrified animal captive in a noisy piece of equipment. 

    Who would put a dog in a washing machine?  Apparently, plenty of people.  Dog-o-Matic is already established in France and has plans to move into the United Kingdom.  They are also pushing a cat-washing machine built along similar principles. 

    In response to unfavorable online comments on his invention, Romain Jarry -- the entrepreneur who came up with the idea -- posted a defense noting, in part,  "In case of dog's panic, owners can push the stop button or open the door."   To me, the concept still sounds like dog abuse.