I'm playing a little Civ as Japan and England and America are being really annoying.

My 20 minutes of relaxation is up. Now I need to do computer support for awhile. First challenge, my wife is really angry she can't print, but she doesn't want me to look at her computer because the "printers are the problem". Printers seem fine so this will be interesting.

I question the actual "need" for you to provide support. If she's going to be such a bitch about it, she can figure it out herself.

Timelies all!

{{{Cindy and family}}}

We went down to the National Mall for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Caught a bit of Adam Savage's talk about the build he and his crew did. It was very hot and Mr. S was being his usual self, but it was interesting all the same.

Cindy, I'm so sorry. Lots of love to you and your family, and especially to your son.

What David said about the need, Gud. Your wife is operating from a position of pure emotion, which doesn't lend itself to anyone's ability to live up to her expectations.

Since DH and I are both computer tech types we have this deal where I can fix it my way, or he can fix it his way, but no I am not fixing things his way and he isn't doing it my way.

I fixed one printer by turning it on. The power strip it was plugged into was turned off. The other printer seemed just fine so I don't know why it wouldn't work without looking at the computer which I couldn't so I didn't. I also fixed an e-mail problem for the in-laws and also fixed a printer problem at my wife's office by turning the printer off and on again.

I have a headache from I think from dehydration, my back still hurts after volunteer work Friday and I think I broke a toe so I think I'm just going to relax with some more Civ. I think my lack of strategic resources is going to force me to attack America. That and I need to finish my material sheet for the cabinet I'm making. I laid out all the cuts I need to make, but I forgot to add dimension labels. Hard to click on the pieces and read the dimensions on paper.

I'm also wondering how England can keep sending these damn Buddhist missionaries to my cities. I might have to attack them too just to stop all the missionaries.

Catching up after being away from the computer all day yesterday. Super exciting times at my house - broken water main under my lawn. Thank G-d I have insurance, but it still made for a crap day. Spent at home, when I had a lot at work that needed to be dealt with. But my house is more important, especially considering I'm frustrated enough at work that I'd almost welcome being fired. Thankfully, plans today (that I was only lukewarm about) fell through so I could spend a not stressed out day at home chilling out.

Cindy, I'm so sorry, I can only imagine how hard that must be. So much -ma for your son and you.

Shir, AFAIK I'm the only buffista in San Diego (though NoiseDesign spent many of his formative years here as well). I'd be happy to offer whatever info I can.