The more things change

[morgaina]

After a bit of struggle, I got Skype downloaded and a new webcam connected. This is a gluttony of technology for me and it was done to make it easier to talk to my son & DIL in Guadalahara. We had our first Skype conversation this afternoon with much of the conversation being: "Hello, Hello, are you still there?" in louder than usual conversational voices.
It reminded me so much of being a child in my grandparent's home and listening to the adults talk on the old box wind-up telephone.

Comments

[freewaydiva.livejournal.com]

I've got skype. It's actually pretty keen. :)

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

I had a nice conversation with son & DIL using it.
They still don't have telephone service, so they plan on the skype is taking its place.

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Did you try to contact me on Skype Sunday night? (Still trying to figure this out)

[freewaydiva.livejournal.com]

I just added you, is all. :)

[spedgirl.livejournal.com]

We use Skype for phone calls to Japan and Maui. Sometimes Maui cuts out, but the only problem I've ever had with Japan is during a typhoon. My mother (85 & a bit hard of hearing) swears that when I call on Skype to her regular phone, it is easier to hear than when I use the cell or house phone.

Best of all - free!!! Yeah to be able to keep in touch with your kids.

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

It did cut out several times. I wonder why it seems more reliable in some places than others?
Very interesting how it increases your mother's ability to hear.

[gwen-the-potter.livejournal.com]

When R & I would skype when he was in the Sandbox, reception was bad. When I skyped with my brother in law when he was in Japan, it was fabulous. All depends on both your internet, and the internet connection where you are calling.

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

My connection is not that great, as I am in the boonies here and have to use dial-up.
Just got a Skype message from you!
If I accidently hang-up while I am trying to figure this out, please don't be offended.
Big learning curve for me ;-)

[gwen-the-potter.livejournal.com]

I have Skype, too. It worked out really well when R was in the Sandbox.

[wortschmiedin.livejournal.com]

I love skype :D it makes the global village even tinier :D

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

It is pretty amazing all right.
And the cost is right on.

[georgette-b.livejournal.com]

Glad you found a good way to keep in touch. BTW, I love your Vorenus icon - can I steal it? :D

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Steal away :-)
I really liked the "Rome" series.