Okay, there's a leap from no dial-up to broadband. Whilst dipping our toes into the world of internet, let's be daring and splash about...heck let's make some waves. And into this world come my parents. They're sensible folks generally. And brilliant as parents...with just the right support ( not over-bearing ) and encouragement along the years. Midweek we got connected to the brother (Funny-shirt) on the webcam. So here are just a few hiccups along the way
1) scenario number one. ( No webcam on our side ...just skype )
On seeing the image of her beloved son Funny-shirt Mum hollers and waves madly into the screen. ( As I'm busy typing away on the screen ) Had to stop laughing before I could explain.
2) Scenario number two. ( we located an OLD webcam...with no mike and shoddy image a freebie in fact).
We're on skype...image comes on, funny-shirt waves to mum and mum waves and hollers again. Having a real conversation....once again we had to tell her no mike. Just images, She's miffed but gets the general picture pretty fast
3) Scenario number three.( New webcam installed with separate microphone plugged...we're pretty pleased with the result.)
Funny-shirt comes on line...image and voice come across pretty clear....Funny-shirt is in his room..( which is pretty messy ). Mum stares at the screen..smiles widely and then remarks loudly to dad who's lying horizontal on the couch to the left..."OOOOH what a messy room. Dun they ever clean up after themselves?"We had to pull the mike out of the socket...and remind her we are now connected and every word said is being sent as clear as a bell across the net to Funny-shirt's room!!
We're on the verge of becoming very techno-savvy:)
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Absolutely hilarious! Great that your parents are learning to Skype with your brother. And love your new blog look btw :)
Dobbs: THanks!! The parents are trying their best to be excited. But they fail to see what the hype is all about. hee hee
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