It has taken all the courage I could muster, but I have to confess that I have been suffering from tactile dsyfunction for a while now.  It started about a year ago, and it's only getting worse with age.  It's sad.  The first thing I noticed was the loss of my "s."  That led to a missing "i".  Before long it was "e" and "d", and now the "t,o,p and l" are becoming more and more faint. 

I recently discovered that there is no little blue pill for "tactile dysfunction."  When the moment is right for you and your keyboard to hook up for a night of blogging you'll have to figure out how to produce results without the help of a little blue friend.  

The keys on my notebook keyboard have been losing their letters for about a year now.  I guess it's time to upgrade to a new computer with a fully lettered keyboard.

I didn't think tactile dsyfunction would matter this much.  I figured I could get along without a few letters.  But lately, I'm not feeling like I used to.  I'm making more grammatical mistakes.  You know how that works.  First, it's just bad choices in letters.  But, before you know it, you're hanging out with misspellings, and if not caught early there is faulty puncuation.   

If I don't get control of this problem soon I can see my writing future heading down the path to Gwen Banta's Friday Blog on MLS harakari.  If you see me on Gwen's list, be sure to wave. 

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(Disclaimer:  All grammatical mistakes, punctuation breakdowns and misspellings are purely for your amusement and entertainment.   Feel free to cackle.)                                                                                                

 
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JUL
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2011
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Gwen's weekly post from the MLS is funny & pathetic at the same time. Does everyone know what that last little icon is here in the comment section? A-B-C with the checkmark?  USE IT.

I think you should get a Dymo labeler & just put the letters back on the keys in the order you want! LOL, that'll spice your verbiage up.  Be budget conscious.
4:17pm • #68
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Lyn, that would definitely spice up my verbiage.  I found a replacement keyboard online this morning, so I'm heading for recovery!  Have a great weekend!!
5:55pm • #69
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Mike - That is soooo funny!!!   Good luck with tthe new computer!
7:00pm • #70
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Thanks, Dagny.  I found a replacement keyboard on the web this morning.  So, life is good!! 
7:20pm • #71
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LOL!  Yet another well written post.  Congrats on this feature and best of luck.
8:53pm • #72
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You actually have a few options IMHO.

1) Order new keys to replace the ones that are worn out.

2) Plug a keyboard into your laptop. This is great a great option because you can even get an ergonomic keyboard and reduce your chances of carpel tunnel syndrome.

3) Buy voice recognition software that allows you to speak into a microphone while it converts  your words to text. Just Google "voice recognition software", and you will have options to choose from.

You might even want to do both 1 & 2, or all 3 !!!

 
9:15pm • #73
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Thanks, Jan.  Enjoy your weekend!!

Thanks, Jeff.  I use an external keyboard in my office, but Gateway no longer makes my keyboard.  But, I actually found a company that does.  So, crisis averted.  Not sure voice recognition software would work for me.  I get distracted to easily. Squirrel!  Have a great weekend.
9:19pm • #74
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I bet you have been giving your keyboard the finger haven't you? Maybe several of them. Bad boy, go the back of the room!
10:56pm • #75
JUL
03
2011

HI Mike,

 

Thank your dysfunctional keyboard. Else, what would you have written about :o)

 

Cheers.
12:09am • #76
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Thanks for stopping by, Marshall.  Have a great July 4th.

It did provide an idea, didn't it?  Have a great 4th.
8:15am • #77
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I have lost my "A" and it cant get up... er, I mean attached again... At home, and at the office, I use a full size keyboard, so it is a non-issue... assuming I am at my desk... but otherwise, I feel as you do... fun post...
9:35am • #78
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Yeow, Paul.  That had to hurt.  I do the same thing at my office.  Have a great July 4th, and thanks for stopping by!!
9:39am • #79

Great blod Mike.  I do believe this condition about Realtor's is "TYPE-CAL".  Let me know if there is a cure.

Tony

 
11:27am • #80
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I think I found a cure, Tony.  I found a secondary market keyboard replacement for my computer.  Hopefully, I'll be back to normal soon.  Have a great July 4th!!
11:29am • #81
JUL
04
2011
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Mike:

This is hilarious.  I am in the market for a new computer too.  I am having all kinds of issues like the blue screen, frozen mouse and a noise that I think sounds like R2D2.  I have put it off because I know I will have to reload everything, learn new software and re-acclimate myself to a new machine.  Good luck to you.
8:05pm • #82
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Good luck, Jennifer.  I'm thinking about doing an online back system to get my computer data ready for the change.  Ironically, I found a company that sells an after market keyboard for my computer.  I may be able to change that and be done with the problem.  Time will tell.  Blue screen, frozen mouse, R2D2 noises?  Mine doesn't sound so bad all of a sudden.  Thanks for dropping in!!

 
8:16pm • #83
JUL
05
2011
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Mike - LOVED Reading YOUR Post after a TYPICALLY Stressful Monday (except it is Tuesday).

We all need a little levity in this business.  You are definitely an Inspiration to CARRY ON!!!!  Joy
10:16pm • #84
JUL
06
2011
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Thank you, Joy.  Glad to be a part of your therapy.  Thanks for stopping by!!
4:28am • #85
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2:46pm • #86
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Too funny, Gene.  It looks like you have a typing lisp.  My new keyboard is on the way!!  Yea!!
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