no snow. very sad.

[lagilman]

First, many thanks to those who sent their congrats on the new gig, here and on FB/Twitter. I took yesterday off as a mental health day (lunch at Aquavit! Naps! Puppy-time!) but now am back in the saddle again -- possibly just in time for the first batch of submissions to hit my in-box, as well as all the rest of the to-do list.

Meanwhile, the current Snowmagedon seems to be passing us by. I feel cruelly and utterly cheated. Also, very annoyed, as I'd planned to spend today bundled up on the sofa, working, smelling the chili-for-tomorrow turn itself into awesome goodness, and watching the snow fall. And now there is no snowfall. :-(

(there will be chili, however, soon's I get out to buy the last bits of ingredients)


And it looks as though there will also be a new keyboard in my future, as this one (after not even a year of dutiful service) seems to be failing under my fingers. Sheesh, you'd think I used it a lot or something.

Anyone have suggestions for a good, sturdy PC-keyboard. I don't need programmable bells-and-whistles but I do prefer an ergonomic shape, and I like a solid clicky action...

Comments

[orlacarey.livejournal.com]

Be glad - we have something like 20 inches and they're calling for another 6 or so. One of my friends has lost power in his neighborhood.

[lagilman]

I don't wish for anyone to lose power, but for someone who is incredibly cheered by the sight of falling snow (and thinks "about a foot" is about the right snowfall), this is really disappointing.

(also: I was trained by New Englanders on how to prepare for winter: got shelf-stable milk? check. Got soup? check. Got cat food? check. Got coffee? check. Got kids to shovel? replace 'Super" for kids, check.)

[saladinahmed.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't count the snow out too quickly -- there's def some here in bklyn, and apparently it will be falling throughout the day. I fear I have to put my weather-wish mumbo jumbo in opposition to yours, cuz we've got major plans that will be ruined if roads get bad...

Huge congrats on the new gig!

[lagilman]

they're calling for "an inch or so" up here. *sulks*

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

Re: Keyboard - for my PC @ my day job, I have used the Microsoft Natural Keyboard for years and love it. Check Newegg or Staples, that's where I usually buy mine.

re: Snowmaggedon- you're welcome to some of ours:

From snOMG!

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

We were supposed to get 5-7 inches, then yesterday when it stayed much warmer than expected they scaled it back to 2-3".

Overnight, naturally, the snow strengthened as the temperature dropped we now have about 5" on the ground and another 2" expected before it tapers off by noon.

My in-laws called this morning from Louisville, and they only got 1-2" there.

I've decided that if I want a career change, I want to be a weather forecaster. Where else can you be wrong so many times within 24 hours and still keep your job?

[sorek.livejournal.com]

"Where else can you be wrong so many times within 24 hours and still keep your job?"

Politician...

::rim shot::

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

How true. How very true.

Of course, you have to get elected, and we don't elect weather forecasters. (Unfortunately....)

[jennetj.livejournal.com]

I've got the Microsoft Comfort Curve keyboard - lightly curved which I find easier to deal with than the full split ergonomic, and much cheaper - usu. around $20.

[joycemocha.livejournal.com]

Yep. This is what I refer to below--and I've put it through some tough work in the past four/five years. It now has retired to husband's computer while I play with a Mac keyboard.

[chaoticgoodnik.livejournal.com]

We have somewhere between 18 and 24 inches on the ground here, and it's still coming. I saw someone cross-country skiing down the street as I was clearing the sidewalk. :)

[jackwilliambell.livejournal.com]

In case I failed, let me offer my congratulations--belatedly--on the new gig. They're lucky to have you--and I can't imagine that having a little extra cash on hand won't be a help--as long as all this doesn't get in the way of the writing.

[jackwilliambell.livejournal.com]

That's me, Janna, logged in on Jack's account. Sorry for the confusion.

[lagilman]

*snork* I was wondering. How's the guy feeling, btw?

[otterdance.livejournal.com]

What new gig?

[lagilman]

http://suricattus.livejournal.com/1205987.html

Short version: freelance editor for Carina Press

[blazedglory.livejournal.com]

Very cool.

[joycemocha.livejournal.com]

The old-timey Microsoft ergonomic one I've had is still going strong after four years. The newer ones look to be about the same, with not a lot of bells and whistles.

[rwglaub.livejournal.com]

Now they're talking thirty inches down here in the DC area. I don't expect to get in to work Monday and Tuesday. That could complicate a few things...

[wolfsilveroak.livejournal.com]

I will gladly send you the snow that is STILL falling here in SW Virginia. GLADLY.

[badgermirlacca.livejournal.com]

Still feeling cheated, are you? Come down here and I'll un-cheat you!

[sorek.livejournal.com]

Hey at least the keyboard should be tax deductible.

keyboard

[kiyote72.livejournal.com]

http://www.daskeyboard.com/ heard this one is awesome...on my list for win my keyboard bites it.