Hola Nancy!

 NB> There'll probably be less and less of a threat of snow now

Yes but the nightime lows are not that much above 0C so there is still a chance
 for it.  The days are still nice even with the occasional showers we've had.

 NB> I find it useful to have a cell phone

Although I don't have one I believe that would be more useful than a landline,
even a chordless one.  I heard tales a little while ago that some major
manufacturer was planning to start making them again due to a high demand.  I
for one can believe that as I have absolutely no use for a phone to be other
than just a phone.

 NB> Sounds quite typical of you...

Yes it does.  Obviously I have become too predictable in my old age.

 NB> Keeps the mind exercised, too... 

Yes it can although sometimes it can give one a headache when things don't go
quite according to the 'plan' which can and does change at the drop of a hat.

Speaking of which, this reply is a test to make sure I haven't screwed up
anything on the raspi3b+ which I've been experimenting with what should be the
start of the next generation stuff.  The problem with using the raspi3b+ is
that it's radio chip isn't capable of 802.11s (wireless mesh) which is what the
 latest plan requires.  However it does make a good testing platform for the
higher speed 5GHz connections using it as a regular access point.

Looks good from this angle.  :-)

La vida es buena,
Maurice

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