[Mgs] MGA Guru Is Going Mobile
Barney Gaylord
barneymg at mgaguru.com
Sun Apr 27 13:00:12 MDT 2014
This should raise a few eyebrows and start some lively discussion.
A few people know about this already, but since there is now a
definite date it is time to make the public announcement. MGA Guru is
going mobile in a big way. I have been planning and preparing for
some time. I bought a laptop computer to replace my old tower cabinet
PC and large desktop screen and separate keyboard. I bought a new
digital camera, a cell phone, Bluetooth earpiece for hands free chat,
and a miniature external hard drive for data backup, all of which can
recharge from the USB port(s) on the computer. I also have a couple
of Universal Car Chargers that plug into the cigar lighter and have
switchable voltage output to recharge the laptop and to power a low
voltage scanner. I will have to give up my beloved laser printer, but
I haven't quite decided what to do for a portable low voltage printer
(as I hate ink-jets). I haven't decided yet on a service provider for
the mobile hotspot for wireless internet access anywhere, but that
should happen this week.
Why all this change and preparation? I have just officially retired,
have picked up my first Social Security benefit check, and I am going
on vacation. The kicker is, I will not be "coming home". To be sure
it is nailed down firmly, the house has been sold, and the last day
in my prior home of 35 years will be May 4, 2014. So where am I going
on my retirement vacation? Nowhere in particular, just to wander
around where the wind blows and wherever my urges may take me. Not
needing to be anywhere on any given day there is no rush, so I plan
to travel in a leisurely fashion, perhaps little or no mileage in any
given day, or perhaps more travel if I actually intend to go
somewhere in particular. There is a golden opportunity here for all
those people who have said, "If you may ever be in the neighborhood
stop in". So there will once again be a red MGA with a little black
trailer following carrying camping gear, tools, a few car parts, some
personal belongings, and this time communications equipment. The word
is, home is where you hang your hat, and my hat will be in the MGA
most of the time, wherever it goes.
Meanwhile I will remain a loyal member of Chicagoland MG Club, and I
intend to carry on my duties as Webmaster for the club, as well as
maintaining my own web site MGAguru.com. These functions have always
been carried out by remote access to the internet. Now that my
computer and other equipment is portable, that remote access will not
change, no matter where I may be. Just that I may not be attending so
many local club membership meetings, and Staff meetings may do with
more messages and one less live body in attendance. For anyone
concerned, my prior land line will be disconnected after May 4, my
new cell phone number is 630.946.3841, and feel free to call any time.
I will definitely keep in touch. I will post regular updates on my
activities on the MGA forum of the MG Enthusiasts web site, the MGA
bbs on the UK server, likely have a new communications page on
MGAguru.com, and I may even learn to use my Facebook account (maybe).
Most people who visit MGAguru.com and send email and make phone calls
would likely not notice any difference in the world. Pretty sure my
snail mail address is going to change to a PO box number, yet to be
determined. I so far have just one appointment for personal business
in Arlington, Virginia, sometime soon but with no definite date. Let
the discussions and inquires begin.
See picture here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/restore/pics2/gt33.jpg
Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
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