tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post9041715667410749612..comments2023-10-24T13:19:52.915+01:00Comments on Marigold Jam: This and ThatUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-68238722423199230592014-07-13T07:24:20.981+01:002014-07-13T07:24:20.981+01:00You're banging against an open door with me on...You're banging against an open door with me on this one Jane. I'm in agreement with you on all points. Enough said!LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-71280213345005344972014-07-12T18:47:48.128+01:002014-07-12T18:47:48.128+01:00People allow technology to take over more of their...People allow technology to take over more of their lives than I feel is healthy in many case. There are good points of course, like smart homes where you can see your home when you're away. But, so can others. The biggest problem is that security online doesn't keep up to speed with user needs.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-65504476359041693812014-07-12T18:45:17.533+01:002014-07-12T18:45:17.533+01:00People have allowed technology a bigger place in d...People have allowed technology a bigger place in daily life than what I feel is healthy. Companies have to keep up to make profits. There use to be a time when a computer was an option in a home. <br />I do like the smart technology that allows you to see your home when you are away. I just don't like the door that opens for others to see as well. Security doesn't keep up to speed with user needs. That, I feel, is the biggest problem with technology use.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-64293723533009377012014-07-10T23:47:55.106+01:002014-07-10T23:47:55.106+01:00Beautiful photos as always!! I agree I find the ne...Beautiful photos as always!! I agree I find the need for social contact via technology is becoming a problem because no one can take a minute to take in surroundings and explore. I make sure I always turn my phone off when I am out and about so that I enjoy the activities I am undertaking rather than staring at a phone all day.Lucy Caitlin Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144005023138243334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-74471782575172870152014-07-10T17:02:46.034+01:002014-07-10T17:02:46.034+01:00I love technology, but I also love real connection...I love technology, but I also love real connections with real people in real time. There has to be a balance. But I do wonder how the younger generation will fare in social relationships because of their intense focus on texting/Facebook and the like.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-13088624710093441722014-07-10T11:32:39.647+01:002014-07-10T11:32:39.647+01:00I am not much of a techie and in my current circum...I am not much of a techie and in my current circumstances wouldn't have need for Wi-Fi on a train. My OH and son seem to permanently have either an ipad or phone attached to their hand. - makes a change from the remote control I suppose! xSimonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-53666250401407697592014-07-10T07:10:07.049+01:002014-07-10T07:10:07.049+01:00It's always good to hear both sides of any dis...It's always good to hear both sides of any discussion - thanks for taking the time to give your opinions rather than either just agreeing or ignoring the question altogether. I can see your point and no you are not a miserable sort!Marigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-13658915917541628642014-07-10T00:26:45.833+01:002014-07-10T00:26:45.833+01:00I am with you. I wonder what will happen to the c...I am with you. I wonder what will happen to the children of my sons generation, I think they are losing touch with reality and spend far too much timed tuned into technology and not enough time in face to face interactions with real people. It is an awful lot of money to spend and I'm certain it could be put to far better use. The flower beds are absolutely stunning, I love the poppies. It is a shame so many people are too busy with the wonder of technology that they no longer see the wonder in nature.<br /><br />Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067859108923231530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-40357212787744771012014-07-09T23:48:02.509+01:002014-07-09T23:48:02.509+01:00Sorry folks, I'm pro-tech and think it is abou...Sorry folks, I'm pro-tech and think it is about time public transport leaders stop acting like a scandalised spinsters at the notion of connectivity. I agree it is an enormous amount of money but it is going to have to happen sometime and it is unlikely to get any cheaper the longer it is delayed.<br /><br />I occasionally travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh with work and it is worse than hopeless between poor signal and multiple tunnels. For the major central Scotland corridor it is deplorable and you'd be better with two tin cans and a string. I don't find it easy to work on my laptop as the movement means I cant type properly, or at all really, with all the jiggling about however I can read documents or meeting papers online. I am usually travelling on my own on these journeys so being able to text, listen to the radio, or do some online surfing/research is most welcome and productive. Pleasure journeys are definitely for some music, catch up tv, a film or an audiobook and some window gazing. <br /><br />I might sound like a miserable sort but I really don't want to spend an hour in meaningless conversation with a stranger overheard by everyone tho' this is mainly because I always seem to attract the obligatory loon on the train. So I'd prefer batting back and forward some meaningful texts with friends and have even been known to keep my earphones in after my battery has died just to maintain my peace. <br /><br />Obviously, if I am sitting next to someone nice, normal and pleasant I do enjoy some conversation and a laugh as I'm actually very friendly and chatty as opposed to an antisocial geek. However, I do like some choice around how what I do while I am travelling. RedSetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273883309628093072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-63808868123142219282014-07-09T22:30:34.378+01:002014-07-09T22:30:34.378+01:00I completely agree. Some bits of modern technolog...I completely agree. Some bits of modern technology are wonderful, but people are becoming increasingly addicted and it's not healthy. I understand why you still visit your old dentist. I make a fairly lengthy trip to see the same optician that I started seeing when I was 5 years old. I live in fear of her retiring, she's wonderful, and I can't imagine trusting my eyeballs to anyone else. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-56320715445825606152014-07-09T21:32:44.594+01:002014-07-09T21:32:44.594+01:00That does seem a lot of money!
I do agree about th...That does seem a lot of money!<br />I do agree about the planting much prefer the loser poppy filled borders, it does seem to be a good year for poppies.<br />V xgreenrabbitdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562034074399686544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-15494730593154789342014-07-09T18:41:58.422+01:002014-07-09T18:41:58.422+01:00I was appalled when I heard of spending that amoun...I was appalled when I heard of spending that amount of money on wi-fi in trains when there is so much essential spending to be done.<br /><br />Council garden planting doesn't improve much does it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-53858438351869458742014-07-09T17:36:31.411+01:002014-07-09T17:36:31.411+01:00I do agree, Jane My husband is totally obsessed w...I do agree, Jane My husband is totally obsessed with email and can't bear not to be able to check it. I'm convinced he sleeps badly because he switch off from the virtual world enough. I find my computer a useful tool but I'd prefer to look out of the window on a train.<br />I used to work in Guildford too - and eat my lunch in the castle grounds.Jeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553005051612551946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-44244635644419338592014-07-09T17:18:40.034+01:002014-07-09T17:18:40.034+01:00Totally agree with you. Technology seems to have b...Totally agree with you. Technology seems to have become the most important thing nowadays.<br />If you have a good dentist it is best to hang on to him, even if it means travelling!Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-43896152824815834042014-07-09T16:46:13.463+01:002014-07-09T16:46:13.463+01:00Finding a dentist has been one of the things I hav...Finding a dentist has been one of the things I have done recently. I wasn't happy with the practise I was with,, and a work colleague recommended one in Street. I had a tooth removed with no pain and very little discomfort,, and it is an NHS practice.Cazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768507466244378393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266224907043302947.post-18243105630608961282014-07-09T16:30:18.947+01:002014-07-09T16:30:18.947+01:00I do agree with you, wholeheartedly. I think that...I do agree with you, wholeheartedly. I think that it is a real shame that we live in a world where no one switches off. Where you are constantly at work. It is any wonder that so many people have trouble sleeping. <br /><br />And no I don't think that is good use of the money either!sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.com