Comments on: I’m Still Here

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:19:14 +0000

In reply to JuanitaM. Thank you, Juanita.

By: JuanitaM

JuanitaM — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:06:29 +0000

I remember that time with my mother as well. So sorry you’re having to travel that road. Thoughts are with you.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:01:23 +0000

I have a little LED gooseneck, but I can’t position it so it doesn’t glare on the screen when it lights the keyboard. A lighted keyboard is the answer. If I get another one it will have that feature.

Trying to type on aircraft is not good for your eyes, Badtux. I did it for years on a position that was designed for typing, and the vibrations is always there.

Those look like some really nice boxes, Steve. You really need one, and they aren’t as expensive as I assumed they would be.

Thanks, for the kind thoughts, Ellroon et al.

By: Kryten42

Kryten42 — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 03:34:36 +0000

There is another option… 🙂

A few years ago, I bought a couple USB LED lights that used a long stainless steel goose-neck, and a clip (I got them for a friend who had a similar problem. I forgot until last night actually, else I would have suggested it above). They are pretty good, and cost about $10. 🙂

Yeah, I understand about all the things that suddenly have to be done. I know you’ll make it! 🙂 All I can do is send good thoughts… Be well.

By: Steve Bates

Steve Bates — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 01:35:13 +0000

Been there, experienced that as my mother declined in her last years. Laptops were brand new then; it wasn’t easy (at first it wasn’t possible) to find one on which a developer could effectively code and test apps. Over time, that changed. Hang in there, Bryan.

(I agree w/BadTux about the backlighted keyboard. I am seriously considering one of the low-to-mid-priced models of System 76.)

By: Badtux

Badtux — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:53:32 +0000

Having encountered that dark laptop keyboard problem in darkened airplanes on long distance trips, I have resolved to only buy laptops with lighted keyboards. Not that this helps you now :(.

By: ellroon

ellroon — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:18:58 +0000

Having walked that walk, we understand things you have to deal with. Hugs and sending good thoughts.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:12:09 +0000

The problem is that I am using the laptop, and don’t have room for a separate keyboard or I would use a backlit. You adapt and see if you really remeber how to touch-type. 😉

We suddenly hit end stage and a lot of things have to be done.

By: Kryten42

Kryten42 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 08:54:19 +0000

No worries my fried. 🙂 We understand! You do what you need to do m8! Priorities… 😉

We’ll be here if you need us. Take care, and DON’T STRESS! 😀

PS. I just got a back-lit KB & mouse because I prefer working in the dark. The screen is easier on my eyes because I can lower the brightness. 🙂