One of the techs figured out what was wrong with my password yesterday. \u00a0About a year ago, I had been working with a user that was unable to log into our systems remotely. \u00a0The computer he was using had the Slovenian language pack enabled and I replicated that on my machine as a test. \u00a0I undid all those setting when I was done, but apparently this were still set in the default profile. \u00a0 \u00a0When 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. \u00a0The 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)<\/p>\n
We finally got it sorted out and I got some recommendations for an upgrade out of the deal as well. \u00a0So very frustrating – especially since I could log in exactly the same way on another machine with success.<\/p>\n
While literally doing the work of three people yesterday, I got a call from the Ladies from New York. \u00a0The younger of the two – relatively speaking – had recently had eye surgery and was unable to drive. \u00a0She asked if I would take them grocery shopping. \u00a0So, 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. \u00a0Must be a New York thing. \u00a0The younger complained about the heat – her mother wore a sweater. \u00a0 \u00a0I 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.<\/p>\n
After work – but before the grocery trip – I invited our departments student assistant to join me for a swim. \u00a0It had been a long time since he had gone swimming as exercise and he was looking forward to it. \u00a0 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.<\/p>\n
Well, I hydroplaned past him on the first lap and he had to stop and rest for a bit. \u00a0He got in about another 1\/2 lap and then got out of the pool. \u00a0 I did 10 laps (with the long lane configuration) and got out of the pool to find him. \u00a0He was laying on one of the benches – sound asleep. \u00a0I woke him up and we headed out.<\/p>\n
It totally wasn’t fair – of course. \u00a0I’ve been swimming for years and several times a week. \u00a0I’ve got my form down and my breathing and I know how much I can push myself. \u00a0 \u00a0So, I kinda felt bad for him – having been there at one time. \u00a0On the other hand – it was freaking awesome to out-swim a college-aged guy. \u00a0I may be almost 40, but I still kick ass in the pool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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