f4rrest

Here's an article about emulators that might be more user friendly. Your IT people could definitely get you set up with one.

You can also run mobile apps on some Chromebooks.

There are also remote control programs that just cast your phone screen to your PC.

WhyFi

Yeah, I'm broke, too.

MoAlpha

I assumed BF was reading my trackers and coming up with lesbian Muslims.

WhyFi

There are a couple P&R topics linked for me - I can get in and read, but not post (not that I care to).

WhyFi

Oh, and it's an F5 kind of day - new lens should be arriving. If I like it, it'll be replacing one of my current lenses. The wrench in the works is that, shortly after ordering the lens a couple days ago, rumors of a new new lens started to really heat up. If the new new lens is confirmed, I hope it's soon enough for me to return the incoming lens during the return period.

rjones28 

My interest is about the same as before, but I've got more gear now.

datlas 

I have never been fixated on gear, and I have no delusions of racing. So at this stage I am mainly interested in getting in quality rides and having fun.

Plus I continue to rail against the stupid censor, you can see how much progress I have made. Sad!

edit: also, since you left I bit the bullet and bought a yellow jersey, you may have noticed.

MoAlpha

Frames lost their charm when they stopped being an artisanal product and the gizmos got boring when they turned black. Physiology has always been fascinating.

datlas 

Thanks for the IT suggestions....But the problem with having a device to "mirror" my phone is that in order to even GET the display on my phone I have to take it out of my pocket and play with it, so I am afraid the apple phone is the best way to get the security code from the ID app without taking out my phone. I even tried to see if I could install said app on my MacBook but it's not done that way.

Sad.

Which color Apple Watch should I get?

MoAlpha

Why not just leave it out on the desk and use it without picking it up, as you face the work station? That looks like part of the EHR process, not fiddling with your phone. I can't see too many patients objecting and you can also mutter a few apologetic words for turning your back.

datlas 

Not a bad idea, but I don't use a desk when I am seeing patients. When I talk to them, I have the MacBook on my lap. I put it on the counter when I do the examination, then after the exam, as we are discussing the plan (medicines, tests ordered and/or results, etc.) I have it back on my lap. This allows me to keep face-to-face contact with the patient the entire visit.

There is really not enough room on the mac to keep the phone (there was for the tiny fob thing that is now not supported).

BTW I went with one of my daughters to her pediatrician visit last year, and the pediatrician spent the majority of her time at her desktop, back turned from my daughter, occasionally turning around but 90% of the time there was no face-to-face contact. Sad.

MoAlpha

Ah, I see. Keeping the computer on your lap is much better.

Now to continue the theme of medical wailing, I need to renew my MA license, which is the only one I've ever had and, in addition to all the training, risk management, CME, and other rigamarole, I have to fill out a six page application to be a "non-billing provider" for their Medicaid entity, even though I work in a federal facility in a different state, which doesn't bill for anything.

rjones28 

I cut all the lawns. Now it can rain.

LesterOfPuppets

I'm watering the lawn.

I'm thinking of growing a second lawn, dreading all the extra mowing, however.

rjones28 

Do you have a lawn irrigation system?

LesterOfPuppets

I keep intending to install one, but nope. Sprinkler on a hose. Luckily it's a small lawn. 4 positions, 20 mins per does the trick.

rjones28 

Grass lawns in Southern Arizona seem silly to me.

datlas 

Somehow, a pesky housefly got inside our place. It seems to be very stimulating for the cat. She keeps following it and jumping at it, trying to catch it in her mouth or paws

My money is on the fly.

datlas 

Fixed for lawn mowing haters like me.

datlas 

Early start for today’s ride. It’s going to be a hot, humid, Halo-wearing day.

rjones28 

No AM ride today. Morning thunderstorms were forecast, so I didn't set my alarm ahead. So far, it's just been a little intermittent light rain.

rjones28 

The sun just came out. Time to go to work.

noodle soup

Heading out for a 100 mile ride with 2 friends. We aim to finish under 5 hours(not including 1 stop for more liquid).

WhyFi

Got buzzed by some ass driving a commercial vehicle at the tail end of my ride. Caught up with him when he made his stop. His response was less than apologetic -



Had the police come out to talk with him. In front of the police officer, he referred to me as "these bike Nazis [WWII antagonists]" and said, "yeah, I passed him at 2 feet." Police officer's response was, "nope, I can't even take his name."

edit: oh, I was expecting the censor to censor. Huh. Take that, @datlas.

BillyD

Ok, that’s what I wanted to know, thanx!