kdccrosby wrote:Congress.

enough said there. not exactly the hub of efficiency

It's our fault; we elect 'em.

kdccrosby wrote:Congress.

enough said there. not exactly the hub of efficiency

They also have a very real disconnect with technology. Not their fault most people do, but they set the standards and they don't understand the language. It's not an efficient system at all, and since experts are not valued by society, there is no one to call to help them through it. (not exactly accurate, there are lots of want to be experts and lots of people who know lots of stuff, and even people who would be qualified to answer the questions, but it's either, not worth their time, not financially reasonable to listen to them - ie their advice is too expensive, and there just isn't the necessary concern since as I said before most of the populous although many use computers, does not understand them or the terminology associated, oh and the other group has it's own political agenda that may or may not eliminate their expertise from consideration, or something).

Not looking for an argument, just my two-cents on the subject.

Trying to follow doctor's orders, but already starting to drag today.

Not going to be around much this weekend most like.

That's about all I think.

KtCallista wrote:They also have a very real disconnect with technology. Not their fault most people do, but they set the standards and they don't understand the language. It's not an efficient system at all, and since experts are not valued by society, there is no one to call to help them through it. (not exactly accurate, there are lots of want to be experts and lots of people who know lots of stuff, and even people who would be qualified to answer the questions, but it's either, not worth their time, not financially reasonable to listen to them - ie their advice is too expensive, and there just isn't the necessary concern since as I said before most of the populous although many use computers, does not understand them or the terminology associated, oh and the other group has it's own political agenda that may or may not eliminate their expertise from consideration, or something).

Not looking for an argument, just my two-cents on the subject.

Trying to follow doctor's orders, but already starting to drag today.

Not going to be around much this weekend most like.

That's about all I think.

Enjoy what rest you can when you can get it.

KtCallista wrote:They also have a very real disconnect with technology. Not their fault most people do, but they set the standards and they don't understand the language. It's not an efficient system at all, and since experts are not valued by society, there is no one to call to help them through it. (not exactly accurate, there are lots of want to be experts and lots of people who know lots of stuff, and even people who would be qualified to answer the questions, but it's either, not worth their time, not financially reasonable to listen to them - ie their advice is too expensive, and there just isn't the necessary concern since as I said before most of the populous although many use computers, does not understand them or the terminology associated, oh and the other group has it's own political agenda that may or may not eliminate their expertise from consideration, or something).

Not looking for an argument, just my two-cents on the subject.

Trying to follow doctor's orders, but already starting to drag today.

Not going to be around much this weekend most like.

That's about all I think.

They didn't have anything to do with our tech; they just dictated that moves would be made and when those moves had to occur.

oops.

AZGman wrote:oops.

what.......didja fart?

AZGman wrote:It's our fault; we elect 'em.

Sometimes I don't think we have very good choices. Lately I've been voting for the lesser of evils.

Had to go to a visitation this evening (not fun) but then went to dinner where granddaughter #1 works and had her for a waitress. They weren't busy at that time so she got to chat a lot. That was fun.

Some serious stormage in the area. been thunderboomin' and rainin' like hell for nearly an hour.

pooflady wrote:Had to go to a visitation this evening (not fun) but then went to dinner where granddaughter #1 works and had her for a waitress. They weren't busy at that time so she got to chat a lot. That was fun.

and did the grandparents leave her a good tip?

AZGman wrote:Some serious stormage in the area. been thunderboomin' and rainin' like hell for nearly an hour.

Did that here this morning for about an hour.

AZGman wrote:Some serious stormage in the area. been thunderboomin' and rainin' like hell for nearly an hour.

severe weather all around me today, but not a drop of rain fell here.

I don't think we're done yet.

Had to go to a visitation this evening


Poof, that sounds like you have to go haunt someone!

AZGman wrote:I don't think we're done yet.

wish we'd get some rain. guess the forecast is for fairly unsettled stuff all weekend, so there's a good chance of it.

klozitshoper wrote:Had to go to a visitation this evening


Poof, that sounds like you have to go haunt someone!

haha!

the nightmare of every college student....the Poof-Reader Apparition!!

Lynnzoi wrote:and did the grandparents leave her a good tip?

Of course!

klozitshoper wrote:Had to go to a visitation this evening


Poof, that sounds like you have to go haunt someone!

Probably called different things in different parts of the county. The person who told me said "the laying out." Which sounds to me like someone was punched.

The deceased's hobby was magic and he had a magic wand in his hands. The widow, who has a good sense of humor and who I sincerely hope was kidding, said there was going to be a magic show at 6. I was this close [] to saying, "will they make him rise," before my brain kicked in and kept my mouth shut.

pooflady wrote:Probably called different things in different parts of the county. The person who told me said "the laying out." Which sounds to me like someone was punched.

Never heard of that one - but that one actually conjures visions of laying someone down which of course is what it is. I think Wake is a Catholic term (?), but it was used to mean calling or visiting hours.

pooflady wrote:Probably called different things in different parts of the county. The person who told me said "the laying out." Which sounds to me like someone was punched.

The deceased's hobby was magic and he had a magic wand in his hands. The widow, who has a good sense of humor and who I sincerely hope was kidding, said there was going to be a magic show at 6. I was this close [] to saying, "will they make him rise," before my brain kicked in and kept my mouth shut.

Personally I would have had to leave the room quickly.

pooflady wrote:Probably called different things in different parts of the county. The person who told me said "the laying out." Which sounds to me like someone was punched.

The deceased's hobby was magic and he had a magic wand in his hands. The widow, who has a good sense of humor and who I sincerely hope was kidding, said there was going to be a magic show at 6. I was this close [] to saying, "will they make him rise," before my brain kicked in and kept my mouth shut.

that woulda been a big oops!

(but I gotta admit I am chuckling over the thought of it!)

Always referred to it as 'visitation' where I grew up. In this part of the country everything is referred to as a 'wake'. When I use the term 'visitation' everyone looks at me like I have three heads. Whenever I hear the term 'wake' all I can think of is a good ol' Irish wake!

Lynnzoi wrote:that woulda been a big oops!

(but I gotta admit I am chuckling over the thought of it!)

Always referred to it as 'visitation' where I grew up. In this part of the country everything is referred to as a 'wake'. When I use the term 'visitation' everyone looks at me like I have three heads. Whenever I hear the term 'wake' all I can think of is a good ol' Irish wake!

Let the keening commence.

klozitshoper wrote:Never heard of that one - but that one actually conjures visions of laying someone down which of course is what it is. I think Wake is a Catholic term (?), but it was used to mean calling or visiting hours.

I have heard the term 'laid out'....am thinking it was mostly by the grandmother-in-law who originally hailed from West Virginny.

I think visitation has evolved to what is now commonly called the viewing.

AZGman wrote:Let the keening commence.

and there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth....

laid out is probably a mortuary term.

AZGman wrote:laid out is probably a mortuary term.

'Laid out in his Sunday best'.. That's what Nadine used ta say.

more storms cruisin' thru.

AZGman wrote:I think visitation has evolved to what is now commonly called the viewing.

The newspaper says "friends may visit," which makes it sound like you're going to pull up a chair and chat for a while.

pooflady wrote:The newspaper says "friends may visit," which makes it sound like you're going to pull up a chair and chat for a while.

To console family, perhaps?

pooflady wrote:The newspaper says "friends may visit," which makes it sound like you're going to pull up a chair and chat for a while.

gotta say I prefer the term 'visit' over 'viewing'.

AZGman wrote:more storms cruisin' thru.

boom boom boom

(just wanna add to the ambiance!)

AZGman wrote:To console family, perhaps?

You're not visiting the deceased, you're visiting with the the family/friends of the deceased.

Lynnzoi wrote:boom boom boom

(just wanna add to the ambiance!)

plenty of that goin' on.

AZGman wrote:You're not visiting the deceased, you're visiting with the the family/friends of the deceased.

true.....but when they use the term 'viewing', well....I mean....let the gawking begin :\

AZGman wrote:plenty of that goin' on.

all I hear are the crickets a'chirpin...and the rest of the critter noises that make up a summer night symphony

Lynnzoi wrote:true.....but when they use the term 'viewing', well....I mean....let the gawking begin :\

The deceased is laid out in preparation for the viewing, The viewing pays last respects to the deceased. The visitation pays respect to the family (which can occur in conjunction with the viewing).

Lynnzoi wrote:all I hear are the crickets a'chirpin...and the rest of the critter noises that make up a summer night symphony

It's downright grumbly here!

AZGman wrote:The deceased is laid out in preparation for the viewing, The viewing pays last respects to the deceased. The visitation pays respect to the family (which can occur in conjunction with the viewing).

wow...never realized it was so damn complicated.