Author Archives: JJS

Beta version

Posted on August 11, 2023 by JJS

I took the plunge, this morning I installed on my phone the IOS 17 Beta version for developers. An unprecedented move for me but there are a couple of new features which are precisely what I need at the moment. … Continue reading →

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Incomprehensible numbers

Posted on August 11, 2023 by JJS

🚀Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, has a diameter of 87,400 light-years. One light year is approximately 9.461 trillion kilometers. Therefore, to convert 87400 light years to kilometers, you would multiply 87400 by 9.461 trillion. 87400 light years * 9.461 … Continue reading →

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No eMails

Posted on August 10, 2023 by JJS

For some unknown reason I have stopped receiving emails in my primary email account since 48 hours and I know for sure that some were sent to me. I suspect my eMail provider is having some issues but until now … Continue reading →

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Green is GO

Posted on August 9, 2023 by JJS

An important day today, after a longer than usual hibernation, I decided to check if my turtle would start. And surprise surprise, it took only a couple of strokes of the key to make it roar. I took it out … Continue reading →

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Admin work

Posted on August 6, 2023 by JJS

I have finally made up my mind where to store which files between the native iNote app on my Apple phone, tablet, laptop and computers as well as Evernote which I use for research and projects and Dropbox which I … Continue reading →

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Here we go again

Posted on July 30, 2023 by JJS

This one tickled my fancy

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B for Beach

Posted on July 26, 2023 by JJS

Mid-week outing Same area but a beach restaurant which has been taken over recently and needs to be tested. So far so good, busiest time of the year in the south of France but the beaches are so big that … Continue reading →

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Woke

Posted on July 21, 2023 by JJS

I am having problems understanding the meaning of “woke” which appears to be the buzz word these days. So I asked ChatGPT for a definition with the following result: The term “woke” is a slang term that originated in African … Continue reading →

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Sail away

Posted on July 18, 2023 by JJS

🙄 Well, well, well… Today turned out to be quite the “quiet” day I had envisioned for myself. Who would have thought that drilling holes and playing acrobat on a ladder to put up a new sail would be the … Continue reading →

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July 14th

Posted on July 18, 2023 by JJS

I can’t help but feel a surge of enthusiasm as I recall that unforgettable night. Carcassonne truly knows how to celebrate in style! So, if you ever have the chance to witness this incredible event, don’t hesitate. Immerse yourself in … Continue reading →

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