@matigo 
Have I, by chance, mentioned that I really hate the current housing market? Because, yeah.
So me and the family were out checking on a house yesterday. Was pretty nice, had a fair bit of stuff to do on it, but nothing insane really. Had a decent size and a very nice garden too, ready for some actual decorating and enough space for a big greenhouse. Quite the basement as well, which was a surprise, given the relatively small stature of the house above ground.
So, of course, today other people have been head over heels bidding the price up and out the proverbial wazoo, far out of my range for any house, much less one of that size and condition.
Guess it was fun while it lasted, thinking about being able to actually get a reasonably sized home. C'est la vie!
@matigo Wonder how many more people will be dying in future influenza seasons, as a result of weakened immune systems following COVID-19. 😞
@matigo Have the be the guy who bangs on the very large cyberpunk drum, but Zaibatsus are back and they look like they are here to stay.
Having a job with a reasonable salary does sometimes have its benefits. Benefits that come from a purchase of equipment from Bose.
@matigo Think I’ll try it, if offered. Usually stick to beer, but every once in a while something else is nice.
@joeo10 A reasonable concern. But as it has been proven, one company rarely remains dominant. Lots of small companies pick up the slack, although lacking in coherent vision and sometimes in quality.
But yeah, someone who knows what their are doing and gives a crap about customers would be nice. Also; not Facebook, because if I can choose I’d rather take Apple than them!