h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Hmm..
Looks like my posting problems are acting up.
I'll say goodnight, mate. Good to see you as always.

from fires and smoke signals, to semaphore flags, onward to pigeon post and Morse code via radio waves, to computers and the internet communication has advanced greatly!
BUT! turn off the electricity or "add a computer hiccup etc" and now a days - we're "f"d

Absolutely!!

We have a staggering dependence on modern technology. It's a wonder why we're not seeing widespread disaster daily to to breakdown of "The Grid". Oh, my mistake. I've forgotten about California's fire problems, and the "solution" of cutting power to masses of people to avoid fires.

My bad.


I hope that you're well, and that you've not been wearing your shades AGAIN as you choose your lotto numbers!!


In all seriousness tonight, mate. I hope you're going to be flush with £££ soon!!

I'm ok MS, so far (fingers crossed) I ain't copped a cold (yet)
our weather is as per - unpredictable from day to day
Wallet IS predictable still empty

The constant in my life is I'll never stop smiling, as I know "life" might be "sht" - but I'll make it smell like

Good to see you still grinning, mate.
Keep up the defences against colds and flu. Over here, flu is making some noise, unpleasant noise. Personally. I can only hope I don't come in contact with a mutant strain that my jab won't cover.

All else is pretty much the same. The soil removal progresses, maybe if we get the wet weather expected tomorrow, a day's stall??
We had a bit of a today. Our dustbins weren't seen to by the Sanitation Department. Too much stuff from the contractors in the way as the street is narrow at certain times of the day, with a church that is always busy with funerals, wakes, etc.

Oh,hum!! Could be worse. I'm sure you've seen the news about a Delta Airlines jet that made an emergency fuel dump over a populated area, yesterday?? Specifically on an elementary school. Nice, huh??


There's a pilot and airline that needs to be looked into.

"Delta Airlines jet that made an emergency fuel dump over a populated area"
yep! and over schools They want fining heavily, there are protocols for dumping aviation fuel

Yes, and what problems are going to show up maybe decades later to those exposed??

I'm thinking primarily of the kids, of course, but anyone might see something show up.

Re:Fuel Dump
1100-Saturday, 18 January 2020
News bulletin reports that Delta Airlines has been given a notice of violation from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. This opens the way for possible civil fines to be levied against the company.
Also, 4 teachers have filed a lawsuit askong for damages.

"Asking for damages"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51162248

I hope they win

As do I.

Well, Happy Independence Day, mate. I hope that the ensuing government shuffling about will not negatively impact you and your family.

As per the Coronavirus Emergency, I hope that you and your family are going to be careful, at least until the questions concerning transmission are truly answered. I plan to stay away from large crowds in small rooms for a long while. No or movie going for me, then!!!

Otherwise for me, not much going on
It's going to be pretty warm til Sunday, when we return to"normal" Winter . We might even see some rain??

I'll say it again:
It would be great if we could see at least a tenth of the rain that the UK sees, Summer, Winter, etc. We aren't so lucky, though.

Looks like water rationing is coming back here soon. I hope it isn't too bad.

In any case, be well. Don't overdo any partying for Brexit. I'll be avoiding #### surrounding the Super Bowl. Been there, done that, and I'm not interested in doing it again. I'll be watching out for drunks and other idiots, don't worry.

Take care and speak soon!

Good luck tomorrow!!

http://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

This is NOW classed as bigger than the Sars virus outbreak of about 2 years ago ?

Hello, mate.

Sorry, but I'm dealing with a few side- effects from my medications, most likely my cholesterol control. It's going to most likely pass by tomorrow morning my time. I do plan on being here then.

Please keep safe, and give my best wishes to Mam and family. If you've not hit the with the Lotto, good luck ROW!!

And by the way, thanks for contacting Rosa Baggins for me. I'm glad she's okay, save the computer problems.

Speak soon!!

HAPPY to see you here my friend!

Make sure you explain to the doc's every symptom you are experiencing with the med's ok! So he/they can adjust the best course

I've just got "my" doc (main one I trust) to up my ramipril (blood pressure) to the 10 mg I was on 2 year agoand for a little white oneto "remove" the excess Potassium Salts that ramipril produce

It's only taken about a year and half to get "them" round to MY way

At least you won a small victory, mate.

Hopefully your an should keep you healthier for a long time. You too should keep watch for changes.

Coronavirus??
I agree that we need to monitor that closely. But the flu has killed 10000 people, so that is a major concern, too.
I got a series of vaccines just a few weeks ago. I hope they're going to do as needed.
All well with Mam and family.?

2 weeks ago I had the "flu jab" - I don't normally have it
But I thought even a small possible "defense" is better than non

when "we" up north encounter any problems as such we say:- "It's nowt to be sneezed at"

corovirus etc IS!

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from real nameTo Animal/Prof and who I am NOW!

I see that it's nearly duvet time for you, mate. I'll let you get your rest.

Take care and I'll see you soon!!

Funny how I've jabbed on and on even as I suffer.

I do need a swift kick in the pants sometimes!!!
See you later, mate!!!

you got mail ok MS

Just got it, mate!!

Keep your peepers and lugholes open, and fight the foreign bugs!!!