The Old Folks Home

[chickisoup]

Someone has been remotely accessing my computer since Friday. I am sitting here waiting on tech support to fix my co.puter. this has been stressing me out.

Some %^&$# pulled that on a friend of mine once. It was easier to do, and undo back then, and to back trace. I was still working in R&D at the time so I called in a favor and we sent the scum a little "gift". Guarantee they never pulled that on someone else, at least not from that machine. One of the many reasons my machines are always buttoned down tighter than Fort Knox. Did you know even Mark Zuckerberg keeps tape over his laptop camera and USB port? No such thing as total security these days, sigh.
Hope you get a good whiz kid to clean things up for you.

 

[Alaskan]

Some %^&$# pulled that on a friend of mine once. It was easier to do, and undo back then, and to back trace. I was still working in R&D at the time so I called in a favor and we sent the scum a little "gift". Guarantee they never pulled that on someone else, at least not from that machine. One of the many reasons my machines are always buttoned down tighter than Fort Knox. Did you know even Mark Zuckerberg keeps tape over his laptop camera and USB port? No such thing as total security these days, sigh.
Hope you get a good whiz kid to clean things up for you.

I understand the tape over the camera bit (and yep...I do that), but why over the USB port?

 

[chickisoup]

Well, Mz Dumpling, my last Mareks survivor finally crossed over the bridge. She was cuddled and spoiled and she had a very good last week. I had tried a "hail Mary" with Sulfa drugs and she actually perked up and was more active for a few days. Our weather finally broke and she could stretch out in the warm sun with her little buddy Einstein to keep her company in their own private patch of grass. She was never in any real pain that I could tell, but the last couple days she was able to move around less and less, choosing instead to find a comfy spot in the grass and watch her friend. I would carry her in at dusk and she no longer tried to climb up to the roost or into the nestboxes, instead snuggling into the hay I put down for her next to the waterer. I wasn't surprised to find her lying still in the hay this morning. Last night when I did the final check, instead of going up on the roost as normal, little Einstein chose to stay on the floor too, guarding her friend. After all the other hens rushed out to start the day, back up on the roost, Einstein sat quietly and just watched as I gently took her friend away. It was sad but good too, I could tell her passing was quiet, safe and warm in her coop, with her friend at her side, no more pain.

 

[chickisoup]

I understand the tape over the camera bit (and yep...I do that), but why over the USB port?

There's now a gadget that allows remote access thru the usb. Read about it a while ago after someone noticed the tape on Zuckerberg's machine.

 

[pertnear09]

Well, Mz Dumpling, my last Mareks survivor finally crossed over the bridge. She was cuddled and spoiled and she had a very good last week. I had tried a "hail Mary" with Sulfa drugs and she actually perked up and was more active for a few days. Our weather finally broke and she could stretch out in the warm sun with her little buddy Einstein to keep her company in their own private patch of grass. She was never in any real pain that I could tell, but the last couple days she was able to move around less and less, choosing instead to find a comfy spot in the grass and watch her friend. I would carry her in at dusk and she no longer tried to climb up to the roost or into the nestboxes, instead snuggling into the hay I put down for her next to the waterer. I wasn't surprised to find her lying still in the hay this morning. Last night when I did the final check, instead of going up on the roost as normal, little Einstein chose to stay on floor on the floor too, guarding her friend. After all the other hens rushed out to start the day, back up on the roost, Einstein sat quietly and just watched as I gently took her friend away. It was sad but good too, I could tell her passing was quiet, safe and warm in her coop, with her friend at her side, no more pain.

Brings tears to an old codgers eyes

 

[chickisoup]

Headed off to the old Veterans cemetery at our VA for a service and wreath laying.

I am grateful for all those who have served, past and present, and remember those that gave all for us.

Not much in the way of big doings around here, just several small quiet ceremonies at each town's cemetary so I don't generally attend. My dad's buried several states away so I just walk out into our field, bow my head and say thanks for being placed in such a great land and a sincere thank you to all those who gave all to keep it free.

 

[BantyChooks]

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Meet Oliver, my little OEGB cockerel. An Alpha rooster in his own mind!

He's a handsome little fella. What colour pattern?

 

[Alaskan]

There's now a gadget that allows remote access thru the usb. Read about it a while ago after someone noticed the tape on Zuckerberg's machine.

Oh good grief!!!!!



Why can't people just leave me alone? ?????

As to the chickens. ...wow, what a tear jerker. let yourself grieve. But make sure you remind yourself that you provide your birds with paradise! You have clearly given them great comfort in this life.

If my chickens only knew...wow would they be jealous.

 

[BantyChooks]

Well, Mz Dumpling, my last Mareks survivor finally crossed over the bridge. She was cuddled and spoiled and she had a very good last week. I had tried a "hail Mary" with Sulfa drugs and she actually perked up and was more active for a few days. Our weather finally broke and she could stretch out in the warm sun with her little buddy Einstein to keep her company in their own private patch of grass. She was never in any real pain that I could tell, but the last couple days she was able to move around less and less, choosing instead to find a comfy spot in the grass and watch her friend. I would carry her in at dusk and she no longer tried to climb up to the roost or into the nestboxes, instead snuggling into the hay I put down for her next to the waterer. I wasn't surprised to find her lying still in the hay this morning. Last night when I did the final check, instead of going up on the roost as normal, little Einstein chose to stay on floor on the floor too, guarding her friend. After all the other hens rushed out to start the day, back up on the roost, Einstein sat quietly and just watched as I gently took her friend away. It was sad but good too, I could tell her passing was quiet, safe and warm in her coop, with her friend at her side, no more pain.

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[Alaskan]

Too sad.... hacking and beloved chickens passing....



Bring on the comfort food!!!!

Mac and cheese?

Boozy pound cake with whipped cream!!!

Donuts?

What are you'll faves?