What bemused you today?

[jinky]

The one and only thing I don't like about the new Flickr is that you have to type in the command to start a group slide show. I agree with you about the rest it of, it just looks so much better, and for me it's faster too.

I spent an hour last night trying to work out how to post an image into a group comp thread. Turned out the only way I could do it was by turning off the beta version and going back to the other version. Can you share to a flickr group from the beta version?

[Reinardina]

The one and only thing I don't like about the new Flickr is that you have to type in the command to start a group slide show. I agree with you about the rest it of, it just looks so much better, and for me it's faster too.

I spent an hour last night trying to work out how to post an image into a group comp thread. Turned out the only way I could do it was by turning off the beta version and going back to the other version. Can you share to a flickr group from the beta version?

I haven't 'signed up' for the beta version, but the way Flickr is going, we'll probably automatically be 'signed in' shortly.

About bringing up kids, I totally agree, that they need the constant presence of a committed adult. A parent, grand parent or child minder, as long as he/she is committed to the child(ren) and is there for them. And not a succession of child minders/nurseries etc.

Up to the age of about four, a child does not have to be socialised, and the company of the one committed adult is enough. I have learnt this from experience.
Babies and toddlers learn by constantly watching and 'following' us, while we 'chat' to them, explain things, and generally give them our attention. This constant interaction/attention cannot be provided by a nursery, no matter how well staffed.

I have seen gruesome examples with some of the grandchildren of my friends in Holland. Almost without exception, the ones that were 'brought up' in nurseries from a very early age (Oh, but he absolutely loved it there), are now suffering ADHD, and don't do well at school. Often the parents have compensated for their lack of attention with expensive toys etc. These kids had mobiles, computer games etc from a very early age.

The ones that are being brought up by their own parents, seem so much better adjusted, are lovely to meet and generally thrive. They also seem happy to play 'old fashioned' (non electronic) games, and interact with each other.

But ... I am told, every family needs two earners to be able to live in these expensive times.

And not being in that situation, I cannot comment on that.

So, that's my piece for the day. For the rest, I'll stick to short comments, or be silent.

[jinky]

I didn`t sign up for the beta version either. It was just there and as I had been on it so little , not liking the look, I have not been near it. Just reduced the number of groups I am in and trying to get used to it but found I could only post when I deselected the beta version with a button down in the corner. Beta looks easy for sharing images with flickr, tumblr, twitter etc - just not in their own groups! 

[donoreo]

Luvvies complaining about the cost of childcare! If YOU can't look after YOUR children don't have them.

They can move to Quebec, $5 per day daycare.  Unless it is the general costs of children (no including your sanity ), then yes.   Same rule applies: if you cannot afford it do not do it.  That applies to everything, not just children. 

[Jediboy]

I was bemused by my wife's interpretation of a comment I made.

We had just got to our holiday villa and as I looked out of the window there was a wonderful scene. I said, 'I wish I had remembered my wide and lens.' (Totally innocent comment).

My wife was less than impressed as she was just bending over getting something out of the suitcase. She thought my comment was aimed at her!!

[donoreo]

Well, you will not be touching any of that for a while I imagine

[Andrew]

About bringing up kids, I totally agree, that they need the constant presence of a committed adult.

Let's leave it at that shall we? Only people who need to be committed ever get to raise children 

[spinner]

I didn`t sign up for the beta version either. It was just there and as I had been on it so little , not liking the look, I have not been near it. Just reduced the number of groups I am in and trying to get used to it but found I could only post when I deselected the beta version with a button down in the corner. Beta looks easy for sharing images with flickr, tumblr, twitter etc - just not in their own groups! 

Haven't been on Flickr in months. Don't recognize it.

[spinner]

Went to a local city park here in Largo late yesterday aft. What bemused me was the idea that Im in this semi tropical nature area, in the middle of the city. Look one way it's like a Tarzan movie complete with the soundtrack. Look the other way and there's these big pink apartments.

[donoreo]

I didn`t sign up for the beta version either. It was just there and as I had been on it so little , not liking the look, I have not been near it. Just reduced the number of groups I am in and trying to get used to it but found I could only post when I deselected the beta version with a button down in the corner. Beta looks easy for sharing images with flickr, tumblr, twitter etc - just not in their own groups! 

Haven't been on Flickr in months. Don't recognize it.

They switched last May.  Must have been a while

[Hinfrance]

Workers at our local cable factory have gone on strike - for the right to work more than the mandatory 35 hours a week. We're a bit right wing around these parts, apparently. 

[donoreo]

Craziness! 

[Oldboy]

Craziness!

They are French after all! 

[Hinfrance]

It does seem a bit loopy. But they realise that the socialist law 'protecting' them from working more than 35 hours a week is actually putting all of their jobs at risk as they cannot be competitive even among other European countries, let alone the world. They want to be able to earn more too. They won't be out long, probably just the day, making a point: after all the government is to blame, not the employer. And our government at the moment is absolutely barking 

[ABERS]

Strange people the froggies. Having spent many many hours in their much loved meetings it was amazing how they adhered strictly to working hours. e.g. One item left on the agenda at 5pm which would take about ten minutes to clear but no that would have to wait until the next day since the working day was up.

Spent many an extra night in Paris for an extra 10-15 minutes work.

Strike at the drop of hat, especially on a Friday, especially the airlines!

Still I suppose you need time to keep the Missus and the bit on the side happy!!