Mid 80sF and RH… and we’re forecast for rain. That’s ok, it rains every day in Florida. It was 86F at 10pm yesterday. I expect more of that.
Had a travel day yesterday. Uneventful, although there was a lot of turbulence in the Gulf and on arrival. Humid but partly cloudy so the sun wasn’t scorching hot. Dinner was octopus in a spanish sauce with flan and espresso for dessert.
Today is a mangrove kayak tour. We did one in Sarasota a few years ago and it was interesting. This one should be fun too. Then it’s lunch and a museum. Then dinner.
We’ll see how it actually goes.
Trying to make some good memories is a prep against bad times. Go out and do something. And stack of course.
nick
SpaceX as a Dow component with $15 billion annual revenue projected in 2026.
The S&P already loosened the rules to add the stock before the traditional waiting period.
As with REITs, anyone sitting in “safe” funds with their IRA/401(k) thinking that they are not participating in the circus is in for a surprise when trading starts on the stock.
He’s baaaaack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AVpwLsWzcQ
Up, caffeine in my veins. And a not bad egg and bread breakfast in ma belly.
Nice for low-mid corporate.
Time to get some sunscreen on.
N
@Nick – If you are within easy driving distance, the Edison and Ford Winter Estate complex in Fort Myers is worth the time if you need to kill a day.
The beaches on Sanibel and Captiva are once again beautiful and Doc Ford’s is back as well as the Mucky Duck on Captiva, where you will find me on Y2038 day,
If you don’t want to venture out to the islands, Capone’s Coal Fired Pizza downtown has decent food and interesting theming.
re: my lens implant choice
I got the first-level upgrade, monovision (distance), with astigmatism correction.
I did not get the multifocal. I’m ok with wearing reading glasses.
There are 2 higher (and more expensive) lens choices above what I got.
I wasn’t afraid to spend the extra money, but my eye doc and I both chose this one.
Oh, and this time the residual effects of the drugs from surgery were long lasting and dramatic.
I napped during the day, went to bed early, and slept 10 hours, with several pee breaks. Each time I fell back to sleep easily, and each time I had dreams that were not lucid dreams; I couldn’t guide them in any way. They were full of dead people, like my brother and sister and mother, and weird situations, like walking and driving through the slums of St. Louis.
I’m glad to be awake and drinking caffeine.
Y2038?
Pretty much everyone has gone to 64 bits haven’t they? Apple, Microsoft, Windows all have.
I supposed embedded stuff might be still running 32 bit. SCADA and what not.
I slept poorly but it was because it was warm last night, the overnight low was only 70F just before sunrise.
Since it’s 7° warmer than it was yesterday morning at the same time it might actually hit 100 Fahrenheit today.
Ugh.
Welcome to Sunny California. Prediction for this side of the hill are 100F by the 5th.
It is only in the teens temperature-wise here in Vegas. The 100s, teens that is. The beginning of June, and it is already in the 80s at night.
First day of summer coming.
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 is the one I worry about. You would be surprised at how many of those systems got deployed back in the day.
The other day I heard a meteorologist on TV refer to meteorological summer, which starts on June 1 apparently.
A new one to me, but it makes sense in California.
I chose mutlifocal implants, with added Limbal Relaxing Incision for my astigmatism. The primary anesthetic was Versed, and it worked really really well.
Post-surgery I developed Cystoid Macula Edema (CME: https://eyewiki.org/Cystoid_Macula_Edema_Following_Cataract_Surgery ), which has been annoying, and for which I have been taking two different eyedrops multiple times per day. The treatment is working, but it is a slow process. It has been two months since my first surgery, and I have three more weeks of eyedrops to go.
In 2008 I was at a car dealership that still had a WfW 3.11 computer in production in the parts department. Granted, the use was mainly as a client for access to ADP via a terminal, but I have no idea if they were trying to surf the web on the thing. It wouldn’t surprise me. I haven’t noticed any in the wild lately.
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 is the one I worry about.
The original hardware must be aging out by now, hard drives and capacitors on motherboards.
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That which reminds me, I heard back from the friend with the workstation computer issues.
At first he thought it was the PS, and we replaced that. Then it was Win7 complaining about new hardware, which a shop traced to a poorly seated CPU.
The shutdowns continue and the shop was sure at first that it was the hard drive, but they did a diagnostic test and said the hard drive and the motherboard are fine, it’s basically just bit rot of the Windows 7 install.
They suggest a new Windows 7 install that they claim will preserve the existing programs and utilities, on a new hard drive. He asked me and I had to tell him that I have no idea, sounds kind of scammy but I don’t know how to diagnose or fix the intermittent shutdown problem that he’s got.
So, last I heard he was going to give them $250 to fix it, I guess we will see.
They were going to charge him $95 for the diagnosis and reseating (with new thermal paste replacing the hardened powdery stuff) the CPU anyway, so really he’s just out $150 including the cost of a new hard drive.
In Portland, the TV weather liars talked about meteorological winter running from December 1 to the end of February.
Snow was rare outside that window, but the rain and cold ran from October 1 through the end of May.
Terrible. It seems too soon for this nonsense.
But here in the Antelope Valley we’re supposed to see the temperature drop by 2-3° by then, basically because the hot deserts are going to start pulling in cold air from the coast (that mechanism involving winds at 30 to 40 miles an hour).
Overnight lows should be decent, in the low 60s.
Our daytime high yesterday was high 60s. Today’s is about 80F.
Wife had the furnace running until almost noon yesterday, though to be fair that was largely because her mother is increasingly cold-sensitive.
Dilbert of Tuesday December 15, 1992
https://dilbert-viewer.herokuapp.com/1992-12-15
Yup, this is how I get treated all the time.
“The Winds of Fate (Make the Darkness Light)” by S.M. Stirling
https://www.amazon.com/Winds-Fate-Make-Darkness-Light/dp/1668073382?tag=ttgnet-20
Book number two of a two book science fiction series. I read the well printed and well bound trade paperback published by Baen in 2026 that I bought new from Amazon in 2026. I fully expect a third book in the series in 2027 or so.
This book is dedicated to “To Janet Cathryn Stirling, 1950 – 2021, dearest of all.”. Just like the first book.
In 2032 AD, a history professor who is a retired USA Army officer, and his four graduate students fly to Vienna, Austria, to see the new machine for artifact verification that the Professor’s scientist friend had built. However, the tensions between Russia and the European Union are at an extreme high. As the scientist is showing them his new machine and apologizing for his deception, a large nuclear weapon explodes in the skies above Vienna. In fact, hundreds of nuclear weapons are exploding across the European Union and Russia. Right before the nuclear bomb explodes above Vienna, the scientist activated his new machine, a working time machine. There was already a ton of materials ready in place for the journey back in time. During the nuclear explosion the machine activates, sending the scientist, the professor, the four graduate students, and the ton of materials back to 165 AD in the Roman province of Pannonia Superior. This is the first chapter in the book.
Now we learn that the Chinese had the same time machine and sent back a team to the 165 AD version China, the Han, also before they got nuked. The American team is working with the Romans to improve their war machines and the Chinese team is working with the Han to improve their war machines. Iron cannons, ballistic rockets, and gunpowder are very effective against bows and iron swords.
I must admit that I enjoyed brushing up on my Latin while reading the book. Salve, salve ! Ave Imperator ! ! !
The author has a website at:
https://smstirling.com/
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (956 reviews)
Lynn
“Major Iranian Attack on Kuwait International Airport Leaves 1 Dead, 63 Injured”
https://thelibertydaily.com/major-iranian-attack-kuwait-international-airport-leaves-1/
“Kuwaiti defense ministry spokesperson Brig Gen Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan described the attack as “criminal Iranian aggression which resulted in significant material damage to the building and injuries.” It confirmed engaging 13 missiles and 17 drones total which were fired from Iran.”
This crap needs to stop right now.
It will, if Iran is put back to the stone age.
It will, if Iran is put back to the stone age.
Do it. The B-52s are idling on the runways.
Recent history seems to indicate that is hard to do, no matter who tries. Absent a ‘fusion’ attack.
And that has world-wide implications that are even worse than what is happening now.
It would have been better if the whole thing there hadn’t been started. IMHO. YMMV.
Well shoot, I have a 2019 Ford F-150 4×4 3.5L Ecoboost with 63k miles that I bought new in 2019. The cold startup rattle that started at 40K miles or so is getting worse.
The rattling is usually just a few seconds at start on cold start. The other morning I got about 20 seconds of it.
My question is: do I NEED those cam phasers replaced or can I live with it (no potential problem down the road?)
I love this engine and transmission (10 speed). Great performance and 16 mpg in city, 22 mpg at 55 mph, 20 mpg at 65 mph, 18 mpg at 75+ mph here in Texas.
The guys on Reddit are telling me to go get the $6,000 cam phaser rebuild at my local Ford dealer. No warranty. If one of the four cam phasers breaks then the heads and turbos will be toast.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ford/comments/1tw0d85/35_ecoboost_rattle_in_my_2019_f150_with_63k_miles/
It would have been better if the whole thing there hadn’t been started. IMHO. YMMV.
When? In 1979?
So what would you say if Iran had nuked Israel? Too bad, so sad?
I am not in favor of anyone nuking anyone.
I also am not inclined to believe the stated ‘justification’ of the initial attack this year by US/Israel. Or the statements that those attacks have destroyed all of Iran’s military capability. Clearly, they still have capability.
Nor do I agree with the attacks by Isreal and Hezbolla/etc on each other. Lots of blame to go around on all parties.
IMHO. Others may disagree; their right to have their own opinions.
I’d rather not get into an argument about it here. Nobody will be able to convince anyone else to change their positions.
Secure 3270 over the Internet or dial?
We were still selling a ton of that service at the Death Star well into the 2000s, a legacy product leftover from my group’s days as part of IBM and Advantis.
Changing the subject……I think the researchers in the article below should contact @Ray for his help.
From information posted on this site, he is eminently qualified to assist in this research. At the very least, he can provide quality control for the devices mentioned. Although it may be that he can also supply information about the devices’ ability to withstand major destruction.
The article describe the measuring device and the research. And that they have an overabundance of volunteers.
But probably none as qualified as our @Ray.
I’ve already suggested bitch-slapping them with the sun.
Define “started”. Iran’s been conducting and funding “irregular” attacks since the mullahs settled into power, early 1980s.
Maybe, maybe not. I lean towards the latter. Iran has always been a troublemaker in the region and has attacked U.S. assets, among others, in the past, multiple times. Iran has no respect for human life. If Iran were to acquire a nuclear weapon Iran would most likely use the weapon the first chance it got. The results would not be good.
Iran is in favor.
Not just quality, but quantity.
I see what they did. Clever they be oh Jedi Master.
Define “started”. Iran’s been conducting and funding “irregular” attacks since the mullahs settled into power, early 1980s.
My Iranian friend, nephew of the Shah, study group member, and fellow student at TAMU in 1980 was ordered to return to Iran. He showed me the letter from the Iranian Embassy and translated the Farsi for me. I did not see him again after that semester but I know he was not going back to Iran. Due to his royal status, he was convinced that he would be shot on the airport runway within five minutes of the plane landing in Iran.
“Trump EO Calls for Review of Federal Childhood Vaccine Guidelines”
https://resistthemainstream.com/new-trump-directive-triggers-nationwide-health-policy-overhaul/
“According to the summary, children following the CDC schedule in 1980 received 23 doses delivered through seven shots covering seven diseases.”
“By 2024, that figure had increased to at least 84 doses across 57 shots covering 17 diseases, along with an RSV monoclonal antibody immunization.”
“Trump just signed an executive order to shrink the U.S. hyper-vaccination schedule by ~55 doses.”
“A new study indicates that this could prevent ~35,000 autism cases per year.”
“Across 12 countries, the study found:
−1% infant vaccine load → −0.47% autism rate”
“Texas is the new capital of the Fortune 500—taking California’s crown”
https://fortune.com/2026/06/03/which-state-has-the-most-fortune-500-companies-texas-2026/
“Everything’s bigger in Texas—including the companies. The Lone Star State is now home to the most Fortune 500 companies, dethroning California as the capital of the Fortune 500.”
“The state’s 57 Fortune 500 companies ranked roughly $2.8 trillion in renevue last year, compared to California’s 56 businesses and roughly $2.7 trillion revenue. New York comes in third with 53 companies and $2.2 trillion.”
Hat tip to:
https://thelibertydaily.com/
Landing? The plane would be shot down as soon as it crossed the border. Iran has zero regard for human life.
It is all about the jerbs, son.
Gotta have them jerbs.
re: my lens implant choice
I got the first-level upgrade, monovision (distance), with astigmatism correction.
I did not get the multifocal. I’m ok with wearing reading glasses.
There are 2 higher (and more expensive) lens choices above what I got.
I wasn’t afraid to spend the extra money, but my eye doc and I both chose this one.
My doc fried my eyes with his room sized laser (I had to crawl into the laser) for $1,500 each for each eye. The laser first removed my astigmatism. Then it fried my old lens and cataract. Worked great on my right eye which is now 20/20. Worked about half on my left eye which is now 20/25.
Still, I am happy with the results. And yes, I did not get the multifocal due to my glaucoma. Interestingly, my glaucoma in my left eye is twice as bad as the right eye. So, I think that the glaucoma is affecting my left eye. Because my right eye is now stronger that my left eye. Before, my left eye was the strong eye.
Now we are talking about him putting six holes into each of my eyes with his new laser to stop my glaucoma. I think the new laser is a prototype for the Golden Dome antimissile laser system since it can burn those six holes in five seconds.
For a really not-so-cheap thrill have the retina lasered to stop it from tearing. Each little pulse from that green laser is like a tiny hammer inside the skull. Each pulse made me see purple. After a dozen pulses I was shedding tears. My vision had a purple tint for several hours. Of everything I have had done, this lasering was the absolute worst experience.
“No warranty.”
Ford has a long history of screwing their customers, which is why I am no longer one.
Sometimes Thunderbird displays mail in a tiny font. I have to ctrl + a few times. Thunderbird 2.x did this and it was always someone using an Apple thing.
Yeah. Tiny fonts? I tweak and re-size and nothing works. Pain in the butt.
Settings : Language and Fonts : Advanced. The default is Latin. I can crank it up enough that plain text mail has huge fonts. But the rest is still in tiny tiny fonts.
I Ducked it. And found an answer. Set your Latin fonts to the size you want for plain text messages.
I set everything to size 20. I’ll tweak tomorrow. Might drop down to 18.
After setting font sizes in Latin, click at the top where it says Fonts for: latin and click the down arrow. Go all the way to the bottom and select “Other Writing Systems”. Set the fonts the same size as you did under Latin.
Uncheck “allow messages to use other fonts”. OK your way out.
Works for me.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1533448
Fun day. Kayaking in the mangrove tunnels in the morning. And in the afternoon, hours in the art museum of a certain surrealist. One of my long time faves, and it was great to see the works in person and get a good idea of their size and scale.
Tomorrow we are doing Busch Gardens and then moving for a couple of days. Should be fun. We had high wind and a small craft advisory this afternoon, but medium overcast kept the 85F temps from being too bad.
Trying for an early bedtime.
n
The Sunshine Skyway must have been fun in the weather. It isn’t as steep as the old bridge, however.
https://www.wusf.org/show/florida-matters/2015-05-05/florida-matters-sunshine-skyway-bridge-disaster-35-years-later
Ford won’t do anything? Have you called them?
More than a few owners are still making payments on 2019 trucks.
Pre-pandemic, the local Chevy dealer was offering 90 month loans so Papi could have his “man’s” truck with a Mama-approved $500 payment thanks to the four cylinder engine and a clever F&I room.
Many things were possible with the Fed buying car paper at 2%.
Karmelo Anthony Trial to Proceed with No Black Jurors
https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2026/06/03/karmelo-anthony-trial-to-proceed-with-no-black-jurors-n3815590
Just got a call that “a brother” r*ped your mom and sister. You chill?
This can’t be good…