It SHOULD Look Something Like This

@porwest (78759)
United States
February 25, 2023 8:42am CST
As I examine firing up old systems and computers that contain the bulk of my "garbage files" I need to sift through for my series, I am taken back to the way I used to have at least some of my setup organized. It looks nothing like this now. The oldest computer, where most of the files are is on the floor and the table it used to sit on has become a heap of a mess that really badly needs to be cleaned up. I do intend to get at this for a couple of reasons. One, I want to be able to easily and comfortably get access to the files and be able to do the approprate transfers so I can get them up on Soundcloud to share. But also, because the heaping mess is beginning to make me crazy. Incidentally, the other computer where this stuff is on has a lot of issues with a broken charger and plus a jumping cursor—that one is going to be a total pain to work with. But I will get it done. Anyway, I thought I would share this old picure of my old setup—also serves me well to remind me partly what it COULD look like and probably SHOULD look like. Onward and upward and see you on Garbage Files Episode 2 whenever I get around to getting something up to share.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
26 Feb 23
I wish I could have gotten all my old documents off my desktop before it crashed, but they are gone forever. Hope you can save yours.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Feb 23
@dsawan I didn't. Someone did look at it and told me the documents couldn't be saved.
@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Feb 23
@porwest I had oodles of documents I'll never see again.
@dsawan (54)
28 Feb 23
did you try taking the hard drive to a pro recovery or computer shop. Know it costs money but...
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• Indonesia
27 Feb 23
Do you make your own instrumen or song ?
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
27 Feb 23
I don't make my own instruments. I simply buy them already made. I play guitar and bass. But yes, I do write and record original music and also sometimes do covers. I incorporate other instruments I don't play into the songs using MIDI and a drum program. I share them quite a bit around here.
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• Indonesia
1 Mar 23
@porwest good you have a great time to your hoby, in the past i play band too but never record it, just play. You are Right already song or instrumen Will make play more directed.
@RebeccasFarm (86788)
• United States
26 Feb 23
Best of luck Jim
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
27 Feb 23
Considering what the area looks like now, I may need lots of luck. lol
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@FourWalls (62298)
• United States
25 Feb 23
I remember a TV show where they had a sign that said, “We’ve got to get organizized.” I’m better than I have been but it’s been a struggle.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
4 Mar 23
lol. Nice play on a word there. Yup.
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@JudyEv (326065)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Feb 23
My mouse has been playing up a bit lately. I have not idea what's wrong with me.
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@JudyEv (326065)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Feb 23
@porwest Haha - did you see what I wrote? 'I have no idea what's wrong with me!. When the mouse has a flat battery it won't work at all but it's more like it not gliding over the mouse pad (or any other surface) like it used to.
@porwest (78759)
• United States
27 Feb 23
Your mouse? Does it just need a new battery?
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Feb 23
I used to be the best organized person. I ask myself " what happened" all the time.
@porwest (78759)
• United States
25 Feb 23
I am asking myself that question a lot lately. lol IF you wanted to know what it looks like now, here it is. And no, the rest of the house does not look this way. My wife would literally hang me.
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@dsawan (54)
28 Feb 23
Thats similar to mine.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
4 Mar 23
@dsawan I guess does that mean that I am in good company? lol
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
25 Feb 23
I have never been an organized person. If you could see my workspace, you'd agree.
@thelme55 (76482)
• Germany
25 Feb 23
You can make it that way again if you want to. Enjoy your weekend.
@dsawan (54)
28 Feb 23
My area too is a mess cause I keep upgrading and adding to pc station along with other stuff.