I am certain that widespread urban and suburban “Drone Package Delivery” is a system that will never be implemented. It is an urban legend/myth that is perpetuated only for its publicity factor. Technically, it is possible. So is the flying car. They are both in the same category. Technically possible, feasibly impossible. Imagine a kid running out the front door, smacking into a drone hovering a few feet off the ground with sharp knife blades at...
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Stealthy Prime Delivery
A strange thing happened with a recent order of coffee from Amazon Prime. Invisible delivery. As I always do, I placed a “next day” (for Friday) Prime order for my usual 100 count, box of “coffee pods” for my Kuerig K-Cup brewer. I was down to a two-day supply about 5 K-Cups. No problem as delivery here in the Dallas area is very fast. The order was processed very quickly. As usual, I started getting...
Continue reading...Mama and Ducklings in the Sky
Not actually in the sky, but it looks that way. We had a very heavy rain in the morning. Not a lightning and thunder, but a good hard rain. The lake actually flooded and overflowed the banks. It was temporary and in less than an hour the lake was back to normal height. The day became very bright and clear and you can see the clouds that remained. I went to the edge of the...
Continue reading...A “Small” iPhone Update
This iPhone 4S is again running at full charge. It’s now had its second battery transplant. Presently on its third battery since new in October 2011. Not too shabby for an almost eight-year-old phone. The battery cost is between $10.00 to $15.00 depending on the tools ordered with the battery. Micro-drivers are necessary as well as good eyes and steady hands. Both of those are starting to run out on me, just like the old...
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