Friday February 10th 2017

It has cooled off to below normal temperatures. It was in the high forties overnight and only got into the sixties at the peak of the day.

Tonight’s blog entry is a bit of a rant. I have a computer printer in my motorhome. It doesn’t get used a lot, but when I need a printer, I need a printer. The only alternative to not having a printer with me would be to use print services at places like Staples. To use those you need to prepare ahead of time and be ready for a significant per page cost. I’ve used those services in the past when traveling.  I’m also concerned about the potential security issues associated with using those services.

Fountain in the campground’s drainage pond.

When you don’t use your printer regularly it takes a pass or two to get the print heads clear. Yesterday I needed a printer and that didn’t work. Using the printers maintenance commands I tried to clear and align the print heads. That too didn’t work. Today I bought a new ink cartridge to see if that will clean up the output. I also did some looking for a new printer. The problem is the cabinet for the printer is not big enough for many of the mid range printers. I either need a small cheap printer like I have now, or an expensive portable printer. The models I’d buy if space was not a concern are just not viable.

While writing this blog entry another rant topic came up. Why do cars beep every time someone uses their key fob? It’s a configurable item on most cars that I always make sure is off. It is nothing but an annoyance in a campground. A couple of minutes ago the guy next door’s car beeped and I jumped out of my skin. I can think of no real reason you need the audible feedback other than to annoy your neighbors. I won’t get started on the disturbance a car alarm makes in the quiet campground.