[SML] On the ground report

[Jerry Durand]

cha-cha is a grape strong drink, I've had homemade from two judges, this
is from one of them.

getting the computers set up, my tiny Linux NUC just came out of the
suitcase and plugged in.  The Linux NAS box has been loaded with a fresh
copy of Ubuntu and is currently dealing with a ton of backup files. 
It's also playing videos of the Moscow Kazachi Choir on the TV set. 
They were surprised we didn't want TV service with our internet, with
all these computers who needs cable?

Tomorrow is connecting and initializing the two 4TB RAID drives on this.

Sharon's waiting for me to get her new Windows 7 up so she can deal with
all the paperwork/accounting since we left the USA.  "soon"

Then I need to get the mechanical CAD system up, Windows 10, 32GB ram,
normal sort of stuff.

Our sponsors are keeping us up to eyeballs in fresh, tasty food.  They
also filled the freezer but so far all we've gotten into is the ice
cream.  Famous Kuban ice cream, now we know why people import it to
other countries.

On 8/18/21 10:33 PM, Ford Sellers wrote:
>
> Hi Jerry,
>
> Glad to hear that you’ve made it there safely!
>
>  
>
> Do we want to know what homemade Cha-Cha is… or is that what happens
> after you’ve enjoyed the vodka, and turned on the VCR 😲
>
>  
>
> -Ford
>
>  
>
> *From:* Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> *On Behalf Of
> *Jerry Durand via Stagecraft
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 18, 2021 2:16 AM
> *To:* Stagecraft Mailing List <stagecraft at theatrical.net>
> *Cc:* Jerry Durand <jdurand at durandinterstellar.com>
> *Subject:* [SML] On the ground report
>
>  
>
> We arrived to our new house on Saturday evening, since then:
>
> Had a problem with the Internet, the technician swapped out the
> 100Mbps router for a 300Mbps one which now works.
>
> Had our arrival VCR tests, I tested BetaMax (but no sign of THE VIRUS).
>
> Met with the local migration magistrate and had our temporary
> residency approved.  We have to leave for 1 day every 6 months.
>
> Permanent residency ("green cards") waiting for documents from US Dept
> of State, they said
>
> The fridge and freezer were stocked full of food and drinks, water,
> soda, beer, vodka, home made cha-cha...
>
> NO MORE AIRPLANES!  Aren't even any in the sky around here, no nearby
> airports.
>
> Still setting up all the new computers, will post pictures on our web
> site when I find them all and get them organized.
>
> a note from our travels:  Airport security has to closely check cell
> phones but couldn't care less about the 12 TB of encrypted hard disks
> in our bags.  Didn't even have to take them out.
>

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