:-) I finally got around to plunging in and getting speakers for my laptop.....Bose. Because I like good sound, and decided to get the better quality since I won't be replacing at whim, and just to digress a tad, a cable is not a cable is not a cable. But anyway, bored with my own music library,  though extensive, I brought up Pandora. Hadn't listened for a long time and they were doing an incredible job streaming music for me. And what's this? A 24 hour upgrade free? No ads, better sound....knew I was asking for trouble, but I tried it. Noticeably better, and sounded awesome on those new speakers.

 

Sigh, I bought it. Which is probably going to further damage my pocket book, because of the variety I get to hear and 'like'. Which will eventually lead to adding to my already extensive music library. At least mp3 allows me to add songs individually.

Reminds me why I enjoy Bluegrass..And Wow! Can these kids play! And they can more than hold their own.

Well not roaming exactly. This was my destination. Did I say I want upgraded editing software?

...and have decided I need some better editing software...

These are taken where I work, one across the street, and the other behind the building. We have several ponds in a 2-3 block area, and quite a few spoiled ducks behind us - thanks to our finance officer who feeds them from the balcony--and they talk about it if she forgets. :)

Just thought this was cute, in a nonsensical sort of way :-) And cuz I'm bored.

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So winding down at work today, our conversation's started hopping around the inane and the fantastical. And landed on 12/21/12... :-) and of course Christmas shopping popped up. I said I'm putting it off until12/22----seriously, nothing unusual for me, I always proctastinate and avoid the whole thing til the last minute. But this year I figured rather than depleted stock, I should have plenty to choose from, since you know there are going to be those who are sure the effort is futile. And maybe all on sale as store's try to unload their inventory.  We laughed a decided that was a good plan.

 

But, then we paused and had to wonder what will be the effect economically on Christmas shopping, the biggest spending season of the year? Will there be a noticable drop in spending because there are those who believe the world, as we know it is going to end? Added to those, how many don't really think it will, but hedge their bets 'just in case'....
Should make some nasty panic shopping on 12/22,23 & 24 perhaps. And will prices come down, or will they be inflated to make as much profit as possible as they try to meet demand?

 

Hmmm..

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Just playing to see if this works. Jakey just back from grooming. So handsome  :-) And far less shaggy.

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