Whatever it is, I’ll bet we’ll figure it out!

(Posted by Ron)

I learned to type on an ancient Underwood typewriter that weighed a ton.  I had to learn to type smoothly to avoid tangling the keys.  I know, most of you probably have no idea what I’m talking about.  Gayle had a little portable that she used – light and in it’s own case.  Except for it’s size it was little different from my Underwood.  Then came computer technology.  Our first disagreement about technology came when we worked together and were choosing the style of word processor (I know, another historical term) our company would use.

Over the years we have been together we have had numerous dustups about the use of new technology, particularly as it pertains to computer software.  Over those same years we have developed ways to avoid these little arguments.  For the most part our solution has been to honor each other’s methods.  She experiments and analyzes and tests and usually figures out the whole machine or program.  I turn it on and start using it.  When something doesn’t work I figure it out or ask her.  We don’t have nearly as many arguments that way.

I have to admit I have been resistant to change at times.  I believe I would not be nearly as “modern” as I am had I not married my May bride, Gayle.  These days I’m slowly entering the world of blogging but I’m resisting Facebook.  I just can’t get comfortable with all of that impersonal chatting.  I imagine I’ll get there.

I do enjoy computers, though, and I’m rarely far from one.   In fact, when I’m working in the cottage I usually have five within reach.  But only three are in use.  Why I have so many is a long story and probably has something to do with my ADD.  We are the only folks I know who hook up their guests with their own laptops.

Gayle is “Facebooking” (is that really a verb) as I prepare this post and ready myself to disclose even more of my personal life on the www.  After a few arguments about how much was TOO much to share when we started our website,  we’ve figured out the boundaries (mostly).  We’ve found many ways to make our  age-gapped relationship work for us – even when it comes to technology.  But “Facebooking?”  – I’m still not sure about that!

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