I LOVE Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Thanks, everyone, for the fantastic comments! I MUST get back to responding to them. As for the floss, I did have a Waterpik at one point, which I don't think I ever used! BUT I understand the concept of it - I'll look into it. In the meantime, I flossed twice yesterday! And brushed once. It's a start! And yes -- I know that all that bacteria is not healthy for my insides! I'm trying! If I get a Waterpik, can I bypass going to the dentist? OK - just thought I'd try!

I have good genes, but one must do what they can to help oneself. I feel I'm one of the few "older" people who can say that both of my parents are still living, and still live together. And all of their siblings are still alive! Now there are only two children, including my dad, on his side of the family, and there are five siblings, including my mom, but still! All of them are in their 80s and 90s. I wish them all continued good health!

Well, yesterday was a day to make things happen. After the two presentations, where I had crappy internet, which is most annoying, I had other things to get done. 

The biggest thing that happened was this. The customer quilt that was "stuck" on the long arm for almost two weeks is now complete, and no one will ever be able to identify that there was a problem. Remember, the quilt was perfect; it was the operator who was having a meltdown. 

Customer quilt - DONE at last!

I don't know what the matter was when I started that quilt, but I had three separate issues with the long arm, and a couple were my fault. However, when I had a clear head and a NEED to get that quilt done, I got the pattern realigned, and it was this close. See those two parallel lines in the middle. Well, one is the original mark, and the second one is the new mark. I could have zeroed in a bit more, but this was close enough! 

Close enough! 

I left the tape marker on the quilt, and I must say that I watched it pretty closely as it completed the last five rows. It's funny how something like that can bog you down. I've fixed this kind of issue in the past, but that day, my brain just shut down and couldn't cope with it. 

My tape marker

Even as I quilted the entire section, I kept that marker on. I did NOT want to have to find the spot again. And I have no idea how I learned this - it just happened in my brain. The computer is logic, and if you understand logic, you can do anything! 

The market is still there!

Plus, it helps that the computer will show you where the marker should be - the red is the corner dot (I mark a needle hole in the blue tape) and the blue lines are the quilt pattern. 

The spot for the marker is on the screen

And then I also got busy because it is UFO Club day today, and well, I was behind. I will show you what I did another day, but I had to put a binding on. I swear, if you use the correct tools, things are so much easier. 

One of the issues we have in the sewing world is that we purchase all kinds of presser feet, and if they get out of the packaging, it can be a challenge to know what foot is what. Guess what? The PFAFF creative icon 2, with its AI technology, tells me what foot is on the sewing machine. How cool is that? And as time goes on, more and more feet are being inserted into the software. 

AI on the PFAFF creative icon

This is what the foot looks like. 

Bi-Level Topstitch Foot for IDT (PFAFF) 

I'm on the fence about this, but the darn machine is SMARTER than I am! I put that foot on and wanted to move the needle over. Guess what? I couldn't. Why NOT? 

I cannot reposition the needle - why?

DUH --- I have the single hole stitch plate on the machine, that's why! And it wouldn't let me move the needle, which was a good thing because I would have broken a needle as soon as I started! OK -- I guess it's OK if it's smarter than I am!! 

Single hole stitch plate - can't move the needle - DUH!

So why is this foot cool? When I want to sew binding on, it's always a good idea to keep the presser foot as flat as possible, but when you are binding something, the presser foot wants to tip sideways off the edge of the binding. 

Using the Bi-Level Topstitch foot to sew on a binding

Not so with the Bi-Level Topstitch Foot because there's a lip on the left-hand side that rides along beside the binding to keep the foot level. That binding on that large quilt went on so fast, I was still whirling when it was done! And the machine sounded happy! And I was happy, so we had a happy dance when the binding was on! Plus, it helped to keep the line of stitching even. 

The lip on the left side of the Bi-Level Topstitch foot

I know -- silly, but hey, life is all about having fun. Otherwise, it's going to be a long and tedious life! 

OMG --- Look what arrived at our house yesterday via Pony Express. 

2025 Advent Calendar - EXIT Game

Yep -- that's the 2025 Advent Calendar for the EXIT games. I'm super excited, and I think we need to keep practicing. I've pulled out another smaller game, but our schedules are going to be a little bit off this coming week. 

That Miss Lexi is sure loving her new bed. It took her a long time to warm up to it!

MOM -- this bed is super comfy!

This dog wastes ZERO energy. Look at her eyes - she doesn't lift her head to check out her surroundings, she simply moves her eyes. Creepy!!!

MOM - I know you are there! 

MOM - I'm NOT acknowledging your presence

And gas prices are just silly here. Well, they are their usual selves. They start up high and throughout the day, they drop, sometimes over TEN CENTS a liter in one day. I don't get it, but it's a game the stations play with the consumer! 

The low price of gas at the end of the day

The afternoon was filled with paperwork and follow-up. We are having an issue with our TV service provider, and well, I'm a mostly patient person and say, "Oh -- it's not that bad." Well, I've about reached my limit after the two of us spent over six hours on the phone and a walk to the mall to resolve the issue, and so far, nothing has happened. We have not had network TV service in our house since October  8. Personally, it's no big deal for me as I don't watch it, but during the baseball playoffs? Bad news. 

I have called the loyalty department, and they gave me a reduced rate on one of our services forever, but I want the issue fixed. I gave them until Tuesday (OK - I could stretch it to Wednesday), and if we don't have our remote, I'm yanking all my services. I do NOT want to do that because it's a hassle and I don't want to be hassled any more than I am. But I want this fixed. 

It's not the service, it's not the company, nor the technicians. I have zero issues with any of those. It's the CALL CENTER, which is absolutely useless. I mean, totally useless, and when I asked for a phone number, I got one, but it wasn't even one of theirs! I don't understand how it works, but I would LOVE to take a tour --- there is a HUGE need for some training. MASSIVE NEED. 

I will say one thing --- the process will go much smoother if you have your account number and magic pin number when you call. If not, it can take up to 20 minutes to authenticate who you are. Seriously? 

Pole Pole!!   Let it go - that's what they would do in Africa, and I don't want any pressure. 

Oh my --- I've been messing with ChatGPT and wondering if I would ever need a subscription. How can I make this a helpful tool in my life? So far, I've just played around making cakes and making my dogs do silly things. 

However, yesterday, I discovered a REAL use for it. I can't share at this point in time, but OH M ! I'm having fun with it, and I may need to get a subscription after all. I'll share more when the time comes. 

That reminds me so much of when I lived in Montreal and my then DH and his uncle insisted on getting computers (386s). I went on and on about why they were spending so much money on something they would barely use. Famous last words! The uncle went away on vacation and didn't want his computer left in the house in case someone stole it, so I babysat it for him. By the time he was back from vacation, I was buying my own computer. DH and I didn't live together at that time, but were still friends! 

Someone introduced me to Wizardry (a fantasy computer game), and I was hooked. I spent countless hours playing those fantasy computer games. It's one of the reasons I won't play games on the computer because I'm addicted to the darn thing s At one point (1990), I played so much that my neck muscles were spasming, and I could no longer support my head (no fancy gaming chairs back then), and had to play slouched in the chair with my head supported on the back. I know --- very silly!!! 

I can see ChatGPT being just like the computer. I will get it - just not quite yet. I'm close, but not using it enough to warrant paying monthly for it! 

We have a virtual retreat this afternoon. 

Sunday, October 19  --- STARTS at 3 PM

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You know, last night, we were talking about computers versus iPads. I barely use the iPad - I use it for my manuals. I would be totally LOST without a computer, which is why I have two! 

On that happy note, I'm out of here. I just thought of more things for ChatGPT to do for me!!!

And the girls need their walk before UFO starts at 9 AM. 

Have a super day!!!

Ciao!!!