Good morning, Barry - as I read your post, it prompted me to think of 'toy' versus 'tool'. How we determine its function/ usage is important as we examine/explore pleasure/pain.  A fine line in some cases.

Smart having your files in the cloud and I have only reformatted two computers a long time ago. But both times it worked a charm and solved the issues that were cropping up. We need to be efficient and realize that our hobby of procrastinating and putting off what needs to be imporved can cost us productively in our businesses.

I just had to ask myself that question a few weeks ago.  I had been nickle and dime repairing an old washer and dryer.  Finally, I realized I could have bought a new set with the money I had spent on repairs.

Timely post because I have a lap top that I use occasionally and it's slowing down in the field and I'm debating to renew it rather than repair it. I'm taking it top my computer tech guy for his advice because I don't use it that often and will weigh the cost of repair versus to renew. 

Good to do a refresh every once in awhile. Mac or Windows?

Hi Barry- part of your post reminds me of the saying "throwing good money after bad." Larry loves to take things apart and fix them but even he, at some point, realizes that at some point it's time to reboot something or call in a professional or buy a new whatever. 

Dear Barry,

Whaaat?!? You are not a fan of three-part wrenches that only work on particular models of Mercedes for your daily business? Glad you are relegating the tinkering projects to your hobby. There, it may be relaxing.

Barry, Barry, Barry!!!!  YOU HAVE A GEM of a car.  I just got out of my 87 560SEL and it is worth keeping.  Yes, I have rust.  Yes, it is burning oil.  Yes, I need a paint job.  Yes, the seats and weatherstripping are tattering.  BUT WOW.  Great torque, excellent riding comfort.  The first thing you need to do is to buy 17in rims.  Monoblocks look best.  I don't work on mine but I LOVE this car.  Also the next series up is totally awesome as well.  Keep in touch sir, as we can share some info and experiences.  

See photo below.  I added some chrome to mirrors, a trunk and bumper extension, some fender chrome, and an AMG label on the back.  HA

Jerry-rig or Jury-rig?  See some explanations on the history 

"Proper use is “jury” – most definitely NOT jerry or gerry (the latter is the English pejorative for a German).,, Jury-rigging and a jury-mast were found on sailing ships where it was very common, especially on sea-going vessels to carry a spare jury-mast below, to be used in the event a storm or battle dis-masted the ship. ... Jerry or Gerry is a very common misnomer and improper usage, just like “towing the line” should be toeing the line, and “cutting the mustard” should be cutting the muster."

"...in the North African Campaign the Germans were running out of parts for their equipment. The British referred to some of the makeshift repairs that they saw on captured equipment as Jerry-rigged. I guess that’s not right."

You're right - there may be a place for jury/jerry-rigging but it's not the office.   

Have fun with the Benz Barry Owen 

Interesting points which makes us think of automobiles. How about the thought that there are more cars in the world than people?

Good morning Barry, I agree it's necessary for our mental and financial health to regularly review what, how and why we do in the business of real estate. Many habits become comfortable and ingrained even though the results have diminished. Time for a checkup?

Did you write this blog about me? Are you watching me? 

I've always maintained that we should not allow legacy technology to hinder our day to day sanity.  If a computer is working too slow, it's time to upgrade, and fast.