Now we're almost taking it for granted. My granddaughter, KC celebrated her 3rd birthday in Illinois today and she was able to show us one of her gifts. It was a Barbie computer. I love hearing her say, "Where are you, Grandpa?" "I love you, Grandma." (I just took a photo of the computer screen like my friend in Israel, Dina did.)The nice thing is KC will never forget us or lose that familiarity she has with us. When we met her at the airport this past summer, she was comfortable with us right away.
We're also able to talk to our son in New Mexico almost whenever we want and actually see his expressions. And it's free! How awesome is that?
Since Mungo can't talk, we got to see what he learned in Obedience School. He now knows his name and can give you his paw. We're looking forward to meeting him in person some time next year.Wow! 2010? Doesn't that sound strange? At one time 1984 was George Orwell's future. Then it was 2001, the Space Odyssey. 2010: The Year We Make Contact followed. So now we are the future. When I look at Skype, although I'm taking it for granted I see that the future has some really neat stuff. Yes, there are bad stuff, too but that would be another post. I'm not healthy right now so I'm looking for positives. The future has not invented a cure for the common cold.
To all of you who asked so kindly, please let me reassure you that my mother is doing fine. She is completely recovered and admonishing me to go to the doctor and get some lovely antibiotics. How quickly she forgets what it did to her digestive system. I'm fighting this on my own, thank you.
Have a happy Sunday, everybody!
whaaaat??? That dog can't roll over on command or walk on his hind legs, yet? LOL.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to hear grandkids speak personally to us, isn't it? I can hardly wait to see Julia on Friday at my luncheon party. Too bad Maria, her mother, has a cough and laryngitis. I hope Julia doesn't catch it.
I'm so happy for you, Kay! In spite of your flu/cold, you sound wonderfully excited and happy and that makes me feel good in spite of the many miles between us! Aren't we fortunate to be able to connect with family and friends in such a special way?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your weekend and my you have a Joyous Holiday season! I always appreciate your comments and how faithfully you visit my blog.
Sylvia
Great photos!!!! You make Skype sound awesome. I might try it.
ReplyDeleteOh--happy birthday sweet KC!! Three already!
ReplyDeleteSkype should get the Nobel Prize for Peace, don't ya think?
How funny! Just as i wrote that, Naomi Skyped me! The kids are home for summer vacation for many weeks now in Australia. Guy and Naomi work at universities and all the unis are closed too. So everyone is at home together having fun.
Yes, let's hope someone discovers a cure for the common cold and flu. Yours can't last forever, Kay.
Aloha
I haven't got round to trying Skype yet, still relying on the old telephone and imagining my sons' expressions. I'm sorry to hear that you're still feeling under the weather, and hoping that you'll be improved by Christmas. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThe internet is a wonderful thing. People complain that we all sit in our little boxes, typing on our little boxes instead of getting out and meeting people, but it is able to keep families together in a way that was lost for a while, as people moved away from home towns before the spread of the web. Plus, it gives us the chance to make friends with people we would otherwise never have known...like you! It is great that you can stay so close to your family while being so far away.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your Mom is better; hope you are too.
amazing thing that Skype. I wasn't aware that you make video calls through it until now.
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ReplyDeletei also use skype when i m chatting with my son who is now in italy.. but will be back soon.. at least it saves our telephone fees, not only that, we can see them too, huh! great skype...
by the way, i m from reanaclaire.com
I am anxious to get Skype myself. My grandson is growing so fast and so far away. I will get it soon.
ReplyDeleteDo take care and feel better by Christmas. It's hard to celebrate when we don't feel like doing anything but sleep.
I love skype too, have a close friend in sweden and we talk often on it. also my grandkids. sometimes colds don't go away without antibiotics-maybe you can find one that doesn't upset your digestic system...get well soon
ReplyDeleteI´m not so excited about skype yet. It feels like a really bad connection when we talk, so I´d rather make an old fashioned phone call. Although once we have grandkids far away, I´ll probably give it another try.
ReplyDeleteYour cold is taking a really long time to leave you, maybe you should think about going to the doctors.....
HOpe you feel better soon.
Happy Birthday to KC!
nice to be able to chat via pc
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love the screen shots of you taking a photo of the screen LOL
ReplyDeleteThank Heavens for Skype and e-mail and all the wonderful new ways we have to keep in touch. Although, I do miss old-fashioned letters with photos and news clippings in them... nothing stops us from sending those too I guess but now I just don't bother!
I hope you feel better soon: don't cause your mother too much worry!
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We love skype, too, and for the same reasons. Irene called me yesterday morning to show me her new marching drum. They are spreading Christmas out this year and it was a present from her Grampa in Fort Morgan. she also showed us her pretty dress, as they were getting ready to go into Denver for The Nutcracker and holiday dinner out with the other grandparents. I was also able to talk to Isaac and Jill.
ReplyDeleteSo KC has a close to Christmas birthday too. Isaac's is on the other side of the holidays, Jan. 8th.
Kay, you don't need antibiotics for a cold. Give it two weeks. But then you must watch out for secondary infections, for which you do need meds. Be careful.
Most of the advances in the techy world are very positive, so we'll go with those right now. Skype does sound wondeful. Don't know much about it yet but I think I'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteLittle KC is so beautiful Kay, got Tif's card with her family picture.
I bet you count your many blessings all the time.
Glad your Mom is feeling all better! Now we'll just have to work on you!
My friends rave about Skype and I suspect it's a wonderful way to connect with friends and family that live far away. Perhaps one day I'll activate the camera on my laptop and check it out myself ... but not today.
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How wonderful that you can see your children's faces and your darling granddaughter's as you chat. I haven't used Skype yet, but do love my laptop camera. It was nice to see Ashton when she was away. I do hope you are feeling much better very soon. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! P.S. And a Happy Birthday to KC!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday KC.....Kay don't let the illness go too long...viral goes into bacterial after a while...Michelle
ReplyDeleteI've never used Skype, but it looks amazing. It's great that KC gets to know you better through Skype.
ReplyDeleteLove all your snowflake photos.
I need to learn how to use Skype. It's such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you get to see your children and grand children via Skype(does the dog count as a grand child?); Alexis calls her Yorkie my GrandPup. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better and get well very soon!
Skype sounds awesome !Its wonderful to be connected to the loved ones especially the little newcomers to the family....i know how much you miss KC(your kids too but KC is special....there is an Indian saying which is...Money received as Interest is always better than the Capital money).
ReplyDeleteKAY...soon my brother-in-laws family from St. Louis is arriving here shortly,i am very busy with the preparations .I am taking a break till mid Jan..till than miss me .I need to conclude the marriage series in my blog but not getting any time...may be in a day or so.
WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Skype is cool. I use it to talk to friends, too.
ReplyDeleteIt is so great that you and your mother love to share with each other, but I really think you should draw the line at cold germs.
I love it too so I can talk to the youngest in CA and my Daddy while he is "wintering" in a warmer place.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Michele...don't let it go too long. If you find yourself not getting better, check it out.
ReplyDeleteI love Skype too and I am fairly new to it but I just talked to my niece and brother-in-law in Germany and it was wonderful. I can see how even more wonderful it is when you are able to see your little granddaughter and children. I remember when Gregg was away in the navy I showed Brad photos of his Daddy all the time and we sent each other voice tapes, but oh the joy of having Skype. I'm so glad that is available today. I'm also glad your mum is feeling better Kay, and again I hope you'll be feeling better soon also. Happy Birthday to KC too.
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