After the 4th and My Kindle

It is so hard to believe the 4th has come and gone. I received my Kindle a few days ago and I quickly became accustomed to it. Not at all difficult to do. I am loving it. An Apple fan asked me why I did not choose an iPad and to be honest I had not considered it so I went on an investigative tour to find out why I did not choose an iPad. 
I am still happy with my choice of a Kindle. We are blessed with two computers and to me the iPad more closely resembles a computer as opposed to a book. The number one reason I would not have considered an iPad even if it had occurred to me is price. $499 plus as opposed to $189. Another reason is hidden costs with the iPad. It is my understanding that the $499 is just the starting price and then there are fees for this and fees for that. Book selection would have been another factor. It is very frustrating to have a book in mind and find that it is not available in ebook format. Yes, I am aware that all of Amazon.coms books would also be available to iPad users if you pay a $14.99 Internet fee. (one of those hidden fees)
And then there is battery life. As little as 10 hours with an iPad and up to two weeks with a Kindle. After reading all about both I am still at peace with my selection of a Kindle.


We enjoyed a calm and quiet 4th. Went for our walk and usually it is unusual to see anyone but there were lots of people out and about due to the holiday. The golf course was busy. There are most likely lots of lost balls out there waiting to be found today.
The RV park residents gathered in the pavilion for a potluck meal and lots of visiting. When you gather a bunch of Rvers and full timers together it is bound to make interesting conversation.

 Butch and I had a Netflix waiting for us so after the meal we came home to watch our movie. The movie was Precious. It was a good one all round. Definitely not a feel good movie but very thought provoking and sad.