Random Thoughts 15: Crystal Clear 2021 Edition

[ImJustKCClone]

Parents of middle school aged kids - what device does your school recommend for their students? 8th grade boy, 7th grade girl.

Meaning: computer, laptop, 2 in one, or tablet?

Also, are there programs they recommend?

@coolerifyoudid - your input would be especially useful as they are in Columbia.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Are you married yet? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[BCClone]

Parents of middle school aged kids - what device does your school recommend for their students? 8th grade boy, 7th grade girl.

Meaning: computer, laptop, 2 in one, or tablet?

Also, are there programs they recommend?

@coolerifyoudid - your input would be especially useful as they are in Columbia.

Chrome book for Iowa Junior highers.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Chrome book for Iowa Junior highers.

Funny - that's exactly what I was looking at. A Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Has a detachable keyboard. The intent is not to provide gaming ability but schoolwork accessibility.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Have to do a Windows upgrade for my work laptop. They said about 45 minutes, I'm not doing it on my own time. About 25 minutes into it and the bar says 20%
Up to 49%

 

[RunninMan]

Are you married yet? Inquiring minds want to know!

I'm married! We got married on November 7th in a little country church with just our immediate families and wedding party in attendance. It was perfect. We had thought about holding a delayed reception but we've decided to just move on with our lives and celebrate with everyone as we see them. I'm finishing up my last semester of school and then we are changing our name to Mr. and Mrs. Van RunninMan and moving to a very Dutch town in NW Iowa (I'm sure you can guess which one) for an awesome job opportunity with the company I have been interning with for the past few years. I hope all is well with my favorite internet strangers; maybe I'll be better at checking this thread this year!

 

[SCyclone]

Might have to break out the shorts this afternoon
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Don't forget the sunscreen!

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

It had to be done

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Saw an earlier version of this yesterday with fewer names. Did they think the city of Armstrong was their own bank account? https://whoradio.iheart.com/featured/who-radio-news/content/2021-02-16-fifth-armstrong-iowa-city-official-charged-in-misconduct-investigation/

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Saw an earlier version of this yesterday with fewer names. Did they think the city of Armstrong was their own bank account? https://whoradio.iheart.com/featured/who-radio-news/content/2021-02-16-fifth-armstrong-iowa-city-official-charged-in-misconduct-investigation/

Sounds like it

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Have to do a Windows upgrade for my work laptop. They said about 45 minutes, I'm not doing it on my own time. About 25 minutes into it and the bar says 20%
Up to 49%

1 hour and 15 minutes and still haven't gotten to the first reboot. Their 45 minute estimate is way off

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Plugged my fitbit in and it only went up 1% in an hour. Just did a reboot. Hopefully that helps. My last one did the same thing and they replaced it.

 

[cmjh10]

You might have outdone yourself @ImJustKCClone

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Another north central location in the news - this will bring out all kinds of "explanations" and outrage. A stabbing at the Eagle Grove Prestage plant. Sigh. https://who13.com/news/dci-investigating-homicide-at-meat-packing-plant-in-eagle-grove/

 

[ImJustKCClone]

You might have outdone yourself @ImJustKCClone

Lew should never let me near clearance racks.

 

[VeloClone]

Lew should never let me near clearance racks.

Like he could stop you.

 

[cmjh10]

Lew should never let me near clearance racks.

Thats a rule that all men should follow.

How did you get my address?

 

[ImJustKCClone]

I am amused and impressed at the same time: oldest granddaughter called and wanted to discuss stocks with Lew. She already has a 401K started, and a small portfolio, and she wants to learn what he looks for when he buys/sells so that she can build her portfolio. 26 years old. That kid has a head on her shoulders, no doubt!

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Thats a rule that all men should follow.

How did you get my address?

Googled your name. Googled gf just to verify because there were three addresses listed for you, in two towns.
I'm not a huge stalker. If I hadn't seen it, I would have PM'd you. But that would have spoiled the surprise.

 

[cmjh10]

Googled your name. Googled gf just to verify because there were three addresses listed for you, in two towns.
I'm not a huge stalker. If I hadn't seen it, I would have PM'd you. But that would have spoiled the surprise.

Okay, I thought maybe you messaged my mom or sister on FB, but neither one of them are great at keeping a secret, so I figured that wasnt it.

Now, the gf isnt here, wont be back until Friday, I will let you know how she reacts. Only problem is we will have to explain the cat hair to the girls....