I really like the idea of ultra-local expertise.
Not only does it reduce the 50% uncertainty that FUNG1 is so rightly sick and tired of, but it is just a lot more fun, like everyone’s hobbies always used to be.
There probably really are lots of wonky people in retirement communities who have the time to spend their days being the resident expert in getting their neighbors’ e-mail attachments to open, flowers artfully arranged, cats cared for during trips, and the list could be endless.
It’s a hellalot better than feeling bored and worthless. And a lot of “neighborhoods” could really use some heartfelt volunteerism if they want to be true communities.
Plods with ...™ almost 15 years ago
of running?
FUNG1 almost 15 years ago
You can tell they’re NOT connected with “THE WEATHER CHANNEL” where “%50 chance of rain” means: I DON’T KNOW!
Bargrove almost 15 years ago
Hey Gramps. What did you do before the Weather Channel?
We looked out the window. (old joke but still true)
Trebor39 almost 15 years ago
I’d like to go outside for a walk but I’m too busy watching The Weather Channel.
Saucy1121 Premium Member almost 15 years ago
We once had a “weather pot” with the following message:
If the pot is: wet - it’s raining white - it’s snowing moving - it’s windy invisible - it’s foggy (or dark) missing - it’s a hurricane
avonsalis almost 15 years ago
I really like the idea of ultra-local expertise. Not only does it reduce the 50% uncertainty that FUNG1 is so rightly sick and tired of, but it is just a lot more fun, like everyone’s hobbies always used to be.
There probably really are lots of wonky people in retirement communities who have the time to spend their days being the resident expert in getting their neighbors’ e-mail attachments to open, flowers artfully arranged, cats cared for during trips, and the list could be endless.
It’s a hellalot better than feeling bored and worthless. And a lot of “neighborhoods” could really use some heartfelt volunteerism if they want to be true communities.