One of the techs figured out what was wrong with my password yesterday. About a year ago, I had been working with a user that was unable to log into our systems remotely. The computer he was using had the Slovenian language pack enabled and I replicated that on my machine as a test. I undid all those setting when I was done, but apparently this were still set in the default profile. When my password wasn’t working, I was actually in the default profile and the keys I was typing in for the password were getting changed by the language pack. The tech that had been trying this had a password that wasn’t affected by this and my ID wasn’t showing a change – just when I typed the password (which I of course couldn’t see)
We finally got it sorted out and I got some recommendations for an upgrade out of the deal as well. So very frustrating – especially since I could log in exactly the same way on another machine with success.
While literally doing the work of three people yesterday, I got a call from the Ladies from New York. The younger of the two – relatively speaking – had recently had eye surgery and was unable to drive. She asked if I would take them grocery shopping. So, I headed over and picked them up around 6, took them to giant eagle where they bought enough food for maybe 2 meals, then took them back. Must be a New York thing. The younger complained about the heat – her mother wore a sweater. I wish that their family took a more active interest in what they are doing, but I don’t mind the quiet bemusement I get when I help them out.
After work – but before the grocery trip – I invited our departments student assistant to join me for a swim. It had been a long time since he had gone swimming as exercise and he was looking forward to it. I figured that he would be faster than me on the first lap since I pace myself, but that in the long run I would outlast him.
Well, I hydroplaned past him on the first lap and he had to stop and rest for a bit. He got in about another 1/2 lap and then got out of the pool. I did 10 laps (with the long lane configuration) and got out of the pool to find him. He was laying on one of the benches – sound asleep. I woke him up and we headed out.
It totally wasn’t fair – of course. I’ve been swimming for years and several times a week. I’ve got my form down and my breathing and I know how much I can push myself. So, I kinda felt bad for him – having been there at one time. On the other hand – it was freaking awesome to out-swim a college-aged guy. I may be almost 40, but I still kick ass in the pool.