Re: Fri. Look Up for Northern LItes
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 5:17 pm
((((Kathryn)))) That sounds exceedingly frustrating to be without internet access via cell and wifi especially with a high tech vehicle.
Having no internet access is common here but we know where the many dead areas are that have no coverage and people make adjustments. To be a visitor and not have knowledge that those dead areas exist would be exasperating. Some people who live in the dead internet areas use radio waves that require line of sight and others use starlink. Both of those require investment and special equipment.
I saw something today that I've never seen here. I was so surprised that I stopped my vehicle, backed up and parked next to the sign so I could investigate it. It was a reserved parking place for charging an electric vehicle. I was curious what it would look like, so I searched for the electrical component. The only thing I found was a normal looking electrical plug-in mounted on a street light pole next to the parking slot. I expect electric vehicle charging to look different than a normal household plug. Just show how clueless I am!
Another thing that surprised me today was all mask requirements are gone at the hospital. We walked in expecting to see everyone wearing masks like the past several years. Instead we saw dozens of medical staff and patients without masks. We asked if we needed to wear mask because we were surprised. The hospital staff told us masks are not required anymore. After becoming used to seeing everyone wear masks inside hospital it felt weird for everyone to be maskless. A new normal.
Having no internet access is common here but we know where the many dead areas are that have no coverage and people make adjustments. To be a visitor and not have knowledge that those dead areas exist would be exasperating. Some people who live in the dead internet areas use radio waves that require line of sight and others use starlink. Both of those require investment and special equipment.
I saw something today that I've never seen here. I was so surprised that I stopped my vehicle, backed up and parked next to the sign so I could investigate it. It was a reserved parking place for charging an electric vehicle. I was curious what it would look like, so I searched for the electrical component. The only thing I found was a normal looking electrical plug-in mounted on a street light pole next to the parking slot. I expect electric vehicle charging to look different than a normal household plug. Just show how clueless I am!
Another thing that surprised me today was all mask requirements are gone at the hospital. We walked in expecting to see everyone wearing masks like the past several years. Instead we saw dozens of medical staff and patients without masks. We asked if we needed to wear mask because we were surprised. The hospital staff told us masks are not required anymore. After becoming used to seeing everyone wear masks inside hospital it felt weird for everyone to be maskless. A new normal.