Skype Bust - "xxx messages not delivered yet"

Skype has grown a fat hairy ass.

I have been doing a lot of research on the problem "xxx messages not delivered yet" when using Skype chat.

This problem seems to occur under the following conditions:

1) Normal use (that is, no firewall or physical firewall in the way. both people are actually online. In other words, there is no 'complete dumbass' factor

I have tried the following solutions and gotten Minimal results at best:

1)signing off and signing back on (both people)
2)updating skype
3)reinstalling skype
4)calling the contact I am chatting with.


I have looked through multiple threads and every one says that this problem started in the past few weeks, which is when it started for me, too. This is a recent Skype phenomenon, and it seems that the Skype network may have reached saturation. Time to bust out the old busted messenger that you hoped you'd never have to use again.

Come on Skype! At least give us an official post that this problem is being worked on. Or is it so crippling that you just want to make your last few bucks before your network blows up in your 'I haven't any idea what forethought is' faces?

Keep the Bitter Bones and Take Calcium

I've gone native.





I guess this is it. It's been a sweet drama.

Tim Ohlers, the Best of Manhattan Grounds

Is a fantastic musician who plays Wednesday evenings at Manhattan grounds.

He plays folk and jazz, and sometimes a clittle classic rock, but we prefer the jazz, the folk, and the tea.

The Grounds is pretty typical in the way of customers and staff. The owner at Manhattan Grounds is exceptional. She treats her customers very well, works hard to have a nice place.
The staff isn't much to speak of, you'd be lucky to have a good conversation if you can even get them to talk to you, but that's not what they're there for. They're there to make great coffee, hot tea, and be rude enough to you that you know you're not at a bar.

As far as customer base goes . . . strange strange strange! Tweaked, spiked, sweating for rest kind of maniacs. Granted, no stranger than any other coffee house crowd. Maybe i'm just referring to Toledoans and not just the Grounds' customer base. More snobbish than chronic, compulsive, and "right" jazz fans. I'd say i'm one of them, and have have been on a handful of occassions, but I'm just too chill.

Which brings me back to Tim Ohlers. A fine musician and person. One who appreciates gets appreciation. From me, anyway.


On a completely different note: Would anyone have any insight as to why i get along better with older women than young women. Older women think I'm a heartbreak, and that the girls must go crazy over me. The girls would prefer to have nothing to do with me, maybe not me personally, but my at least in my direction. My guess is that most of these women have lived a while and can see quality when it's there, and the other is that it's because there's no possibility of sex, so they can be open with their affection/kindness.

I don't know what it is, but I could go on a date with a 42 yr old this weekend, no problem. May age? I don't even know any women my age.

almost 26 and I can't wait to be older. Then maybe the women my age won't be such dumb bitches.

severe progress

I realize that you could just respond, "hey, jackie, you're in toledo.



and you suck."

But I caution you to hesitate while you pause a moment.

But seriously, where are all the quality people here. Where do they hang out?
See, I know there's cool people in toledo, I've met some and am one of them, but I tell you, I just don't meet many.

People who:
are not consumed with consumerism
are awake, or wake up regularly, or semi-annually
appreciate a finely rolled J
are connected to their environment
eat well
go to sleep at night and do things during the day
play hacky-sack
play foosball
have a decent or semi-mainstream music taste
intelligent and can actually hold a conversation
don't dominate a conversation
listen, at least some of the time
appreciate their bodies, and use them
generally pay attention to what they are doing.

Are there more people like this in toledo?

I tell you, most new people I meet, especially women, think immediately that since I'm interested in them that I want to fuck them, or want a relationship. Get over yourself. And the men, wow, what tough guys. Enjoy some humility just every once in a while.

I don't drink, I smoke pot, and i'm no tree-hugger
I play yoga, I play video games
I work out, I go out
I rest when it's time to rest and wake up in the mornings
I listen, and get better at it all the time, really listening
I'm kind to my cat
I clean my apartment
I've grown my hair long, but not ratty
I eat well but I'm not a vegetarian, and thank god for that


Companionship, that is something. That is something.
My cat gives companionship. In so I realize that one really needs it from their own species. I have good friends, none of which share my lifestyle, but still we are able to live and have fun together.
It seems to me that we as humans choose to be so poor, emotionally and spiritually running around in our own fantasies. I know, because I've done it too.

So wake up!

Wake up Toledo people, I won't be here long

Wake up Toledo people, neither will you.

The finger points to the moon . . .

Maybe if we just EASE it in

I'm working on an "only post once every 4 months."

The more I think about it, the more I realize that nobody reads this, and that I don't really give a crap about posting here anymore.
Yet I can't bring myself to delete this blog, as it's been with me for 2 1/2 years.

I recently completed my second voyage to China. This one involved a lot more being sick, a lot less of going out and drinking, and more wanting to come home. I tell you, it's the business aspect of it. If I just went by myself (given language proficiency) I would have an f'ing blast!

That was a while ago. I think that I've just been schmoozing since then. Although I did get to see TOOL in concert, twice. that was exceptional, although I must say that the Lateralus tour jingled my berries while this concert series was merely a walk through the orchard. With clothes ON mind you!

Did you know that we've outlawed the naked human body!? I can actually be arrested for being naked. Absolutely phenominal. I can understand being naked around could be considered taboo and socially unacceptable . . . but should you actually go to jail?

The answer, undeniably, is yes.

And it's because you suck, and everybody knows it.

oh big brother, you never call anymore . . .