Let's try again

Don't know what happened but the following is the original message I had
intended to send to accompany the photos on yesterdays blog. It was
sent back as having "too many hops", which I don't understand as I was

izzy...

Communication networks (such as the Internet) contain switches and
routers. In networking terminology, each link (path) between one switch
or router and another is called a "hop". In order to prevent packets of
data from bouncing around the internet forever when for some reason a
destination cannot be reached, each packet is limited to a finite
number of hops, usually about 15 or 16. If it doesn't get where it is
supposed to go before exceeding its hop-limit, it is "dropped".

Switch
A network device that filters and forwards packets between LAN (local
area network) segments. An internet device that intelligently segments
networks to increase overall bandwidth, isolate traffic and provides an
interface to high-speed networks. The switch selects a path or circuit
for sending a unit of data to its next destination. A switch may also
include the function of the router, a device or program that can
determine the route and specifically what adjacent network point the
data should be sent to. In general, a switch is a simpler and faster
mechanism than a router, which requires knowledge about the network and
how to determine the route.

Router
A network device that forwards packets to destinations based on Layer 3
IP (internet protocol) addresses. A router implements various protocols
to maintain information on the location (and status) of other routers.
A router reads the Layer 3 network address information in every packet
that it receives and determines whether it should be dropped or
forwarded. If it is to be forwarded, the router looks in its routing
table to find the best route between a sender and receiver.

On the Internet, a router is a device or, in some cases, software in a
computer, that determines the next network point to which a packet
should be forwarded toward its destination. The router is connected to
at least two networks and decides which way to send each information
packet based on its current understanding of the state of the networks
it is connected to.

Hop I mean hope this helped.

drinking G&T, not beer. Anyway.....

Got kinda carried away today. Started out working in around the grounds
earlier by spreading bark and gravel wherever it was needed (most
places), and after a day's labor started back to my deck where I had
planned to start Happy Hour I glanced back at the last place I was
working, and decided to get the camera and record it for posterity.
However, while returning with thoughts of a cool drink in mind, noticed
the coloring variations in the foliage at the front of the house. Took
another photo. Then, to top it all off, decided I'd spend a few
minutes picking some blueberries -- photo op again. Results are five
photos on the blog. After reviewing the blog, I learned something else.
Never think that when you post something, it will turn up in the order
you want it -- for proper perspective, read from bottom to top. I
should have posted all this stuff before Happy Hour. Bob

**Dalin**...

I enjoyed every single photo! Wish I could get my hands on some of
those blueberries. They cost a fortune for a pint of them in the
stores.

Jean B....

I wish I had some blueberries growing here. I just bought two
pints and wasted them in a recipe that had a mistake in it.
:-( Well, the outcome is edible and not even bad but NOT what
I REALLY wanted to cook.