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Location Location — 1LinerWeds

Dan Antion
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With all the data Google collects about me and all the things around me, they aren’t too discerning about how they use it. Before we left for the Big-E, I wanted to check the policies about bags and cameras. There’s only one Big-E in the country, and it hasn’t moved during the 43 years I’ve lived here. Google wants me to let them use my location (that’s really all they want) to find results “closer to me.”

Google popup
There’s only one Big-E

Maybe there are such things as stupid questions.

Results after searching Google for Big-E – for One-Liner Wednesday by Linda G. Hill

Trailer
The repairs on the trailer are complete
Pumpkin
This pumpkin vine is growing up the gate
Pumpkin
This is the only orange pumpkin Linus has
Goldenrod
Bee hanging off the goldenrod
Pumpkin
The pumpkin vines are drying up
Baby pumpkin
Linus still has some little pumpkins starting
Bee in pumpkin blossom
Bee in pumpkin blossom
Pumpkin blossom
Pumpkin blossom
Pumpkin blossom
Pumpkin blossom
Pumpkin plant
This pumpkin plant gets a lot of water from the birdbath
Bunny
Bunny
Backlit leaf
Backlit leaf
Dogwood
Birds and squirrels love these berries on the Korean Dogwood.
Flag
Veterans Memorial from the side
Books on Gateway Clipper

Knuckleheads — The Evil You Choose — When Evil Chooses You — Secrets held Against Evil

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

59 responses to “Location Location — 1LinerWeds”

  1. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    I never let g00gle find me on my computer even though they try all the time. I did a #SevenforSeptember post today about the Victoria Hotel in Goondiwindi and the same, g00gle wanted use my location. There is only one in Australia and it’s no where near my place 🙄

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They just want to know where you are to help target their ads. It would be one thing if I was searching for a coffee shop, but not necessary for a unique thing. Good luck hiding.

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  2. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    PS Good job the trailer and pumpkin growing

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks. I can only take credit for the trailer.

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  3. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Does the E in The Big E stand for a certain search company’s Encroachment? 🤔

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It might, Dave. I certainly won’t be going to the Big-G if I can avoid it.

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      1. Dave Astor Avatar
        Dave Astor

        Ha, Dan! 😂

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  4. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    First I had to find out what the Big E was. Then I joined you in your editorial about Google; I don’t make a single keystroke these days without the feeling I’m being watched. It’s scary how Google has become so integral to my life and yet no way do I trust it. On the other side of life, there are pumpkin vines. They are beautiful and a real tribute to Linus!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I should have explained the Big-E – the Great New England Fair – well, so they say. It’s a tradition of our to go, and we missed last year due to over-crowding the day we tried to visit. Google is intrusive in a way that makes my skin crawl. The pumpkin vines have taken over the yard, but we’re mostly allowing them to grow where they want. We see Linus burying peanuts, he’s a strong, handsome little bugger, and all the digging has (according to my wife) given him a nice 6-pack.

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      1. Oddment Avatar
        Oddment

        Thanks for the laugh! I have no doubt your squirrels are the Charles Atlas of the squirrel set.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          We have some lay-abouts as well. They seem to know they will get fed regardless. But Linus remembers his squirrel training.

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  5. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    The trailer repairs look A+, but who would expect anything less. :-) I use Google like everyone else, but I certainly don’t appreciate their tracking.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I am hoping to put this trailer away forever (for me), so a little extra care was worth it. Thanks! Google is so obvious now that it makes me trust them even less.

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  6. Murphy's Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Google has taken the term “Big brother is watching you” to new heights. It’s really scary.

    Linus must be exceedingly proud of himself, and rightly so.His pumpkin patch has filled a lot of critter’s bellies.

    Your trailer looks brand new. Nice job…..as always. Looks like it woolly withstand many years of use.

    Love your header photo! Nice shot of Old Glory in Memorial Park.

    Happy Wednesday Dan. Have a great rest of the week with some much needed rain in the way.

    Ginger 🦋

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    1. Murphy's Law Avatar
      Murphy’s Law

      ”woolly” withstand! Seriously? lol!

      Ginger🦋

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      1. Dan Antion Avatar
        Dan Antion

        😂

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    2. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Ginger. I hope that rain arrives this week. They said it was coming last week, and it never showed. It’s a good thing Linus planted some pumpkins near the birdbaths. We’ll line the pumpkins up in the back for anyone who wants to sample Linus’ harvest. I don’t think he minds.

      Google has gone beyond watching from a distance. Now they are in your face with the whole “we know when you’ve been sleeping, we know when you’re awake…” thing. I switched to Duck Duck Go on my phone. Not that it will hurt the Big-G all that much.

      I am happy with the way the trailer turned out. I never expected to get 20 years out of a trailer I bought at BJ’s, but now I think it’s good for another 20 (at which point, I won’t care – if I’m here).

      I had to walk around the park in a different direction to avoid the crews from Public Works. It was interesting seeing the memorial from a different angle. I’m glad you like it. I hope you have a good rest of the week.

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  7. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    Those Korean dogwood berries are fabulous. As is Mr. Buns….
    👍

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That tree was rocking and rolling this morning. Squirrels climbed up and blue jays flew in at the same time. The bunnies are quiet these days. We haven’t seen much of them. Don’t worry, though, I have a folder full of pictures I haven’t shared.

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  8. GP Avatar
    GP

    Your yard has become a Nature preserve, Dan!!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It has, GP! It’s like its own little ecosystem.

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  9. bikerchick57 Avatar
    bikerchick57

    When working and training others, Dan, I would always tell them, “There are no stupid (or dumb) questions.” Well, at least I wouldn’t feed into that. Nowadays, lots of dumb questions, or perhaps statements, out there.

    Good job on the trailer and nice photos! I like the photo of the berries on the Korean dogwood. They look like tiny soccer balls.

    Have a wonderful Wednesday and I’m glad you were able to get to the Big-E this year for a very specific reason. ;-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Mary. I always remember hearing “There are no stupid questions” and repeating that during training. Now, I’m not so sure.

      Those berries do look like soccer balls.

      Specific reason???

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      1. bikerchick57 Avatar
        bikerchick57

        The reason to pick up all of the Maine brochures…lol

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Ugh – I totally forgot – this getting old thing is a pain.

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          1. bikerchick57 Avatar
            bikerchick57

            No worries, I know how that goes. 🤔🙄😁

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  10. lois Avatar
    lois

    The trailer, the vines, Google…just a great, well-rounded post, Dan. It sickens me the amount of info that is online–complete birthdates?! Yes. It is almost like having a date breach is the least of our worries–Google has already posted most everything there is to know about us. Disheartening, really.

    I am loving your pumpkin patch. Sally might be calling you her sweet Baboo, instead of Linus, with the great job you have done. 🎃

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m giving all the credit to Linus, Lois. He certainly knew where to plant. As for Google, I almost wouldn’t mind them having the information if they used it to make my experience better. All they seem to do is sell it to others. I just ignore online ads. The more they seem based upon information collected about me, the more I ignore the product.

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  11. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    It was a good idea to paint the boards it looks really good and new.

    The pumpkin patch is looking good too. Soon the Great Pumpkin will visit! LOL! I still love that Halloween Peanuts special. Well, I love them all.

    Google collects way more info than it should! I’m glad you had a Not Now option.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! I do think the Great Pumpkin will visit. Our yard is looking mighty sincere at the moment 😉🎃

      I do my best not to give Google and all the apps I use, my location. I was in Home Depot yesterday. I looked up an item to see where it was in the store. I had already selected the store I was in – the store whose WiFi I was using – and they wanted my location. I went and asked a human.

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      1. circadianreflections Avatar
        circadianreflections

        😊

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  12. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    The pumpkin vine growing up a fence reminded me of a loofah gourd vine that grew up the entire side of our garage onto the roof. I did encourage it with a trellis, but it just kept going.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Vine plants are amazing, Frank. Inch by inch.

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  13. Cheryl Wood Avatar
    Cheryl Wood

    Annoying pop ups all over any time I try looking for anything- constant, even on WP🫤

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      No one seems to care about being annoying :(

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  14. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    LInus’ pumpkin patch looks totally sincere. The Great Pumpkin will be most pleased. Your trailer looks spanking new! The pumpkin blossoms look delicious — do you ever dip them in egg and/or milk and flour and/or cornmeal and fry them? I’m told they’re really good. On the cooking shows, they stuff big blossoms and fry them, but I’ve never tried that.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Not pumpkins, but we have done that with zucchini blossoms. We’re leaving these out there for the bees. Some of the bees sleep in them – talk about a fairy tale bed. I do think the Great Pumpkin will visit – totally sincere pumpkin patch.

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  15. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    It’s definitely a strange world we live in … I don’t think I’d eat those dogwood berries ! Onto the Big E!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I wouldn’t eat those berries, either, but the critters love them.

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  16. Sherry Felix Avatar
    Sherry Felix

    Bees sleeping in flowers. How romantic :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It sounds a little like a fairy tale, but they do seem to love those blossoms.

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  17. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    Your trailer looks terrific, Dan. You did a great job on it. I love your photos. The pumpkin vines seem to know when it’s time to head out. I remember growing them in the Midwest and coming out in the morning to see the vines all flat with all the pumpkins sitting out in the open. It was a sign that winter was just around the corner.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks John. I think you’re right about those vines. I guess it’s time for Linus to start the harvest.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        Yup. 😁

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  18. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    What! Are you saying that Google isn’t sincere? I cannot even…

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I don’t mean to cast aspersions at such a noble institution, but I do have my doubts about their intentions.

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  19. Author Jan Sikes Avatar
    Author Jan Sikes

    Lol! Google knows everything we do. I’m always amazed that when I search for anything, it suddenly shows up in my feed everywhere. Great photos!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s why they want your location, Jan, so they can sell that information to people closer to you.

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  20. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    Google has no shame. (but we knew that) Subtlety is not their forte.

    The pumpkins/plants are still looking good, and I really like those dogwood berries. (K)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Whatever it is Google wants, they want more. The notion that knowing more about me will help them make my advertisement viewing more personal, makes me shake my head – as if that’s something I desire.

      The pumpkin vines are fading, but Linus had a good crop.

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      1. memadtwo Avatar
        memadtwo

        I never click on ads. You think they would have realized that by now!

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          😊 Really

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  21. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    Google is a self interested stalker. Umm, no thank you. Congrats on completing the trailer project. Well done.

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  22. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    I use the Google find places of interest near me when I am abroad. It has proved to be quite helpful. Great pictures.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I do use it, and it is helpful, but I generally specify the location. I’m careful when it comes to granting access to location services.

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  23. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    That backlit leaf….❤️

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  24. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Google wants to control everything. There are many things I like, yet many I don’t like about them. I’ve never seen the berry on a Korean Dogwood- wow! Nice job on the trailer repair.

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  25. Sharukh Bamboat Avatar
    Sharukh Bamboat

    I always let Google know where I’m for a reason. I have this Google Opinion app where they send me surveys and I get paid for it. The amount stays in my Google Play account and I can buy apps, books games directly from that money. I know for many people personal information is critical, but I don’t think much about it. The government already has all my information and they sell it to crony capitalists to push their products so I’m not much worried about being exposed when a lot of my data is already in unsafe hands. My personal data (pupil and fingerprints) are connected to my financial data, that is connected to my income tax and that is connected to COVID details and SIM card details so when Apple users in India say they buy Apple for privacy, I’m not sure what privacy they’re talking about. If anyone gets into any government account all of us are screwed simulataneously irrespective of Android or iOS. Not trying to be pessimistic here, just saying what is.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I think you understand this better than most people, Sharukh. I don’t see any need for Google to know my location with more accuracy than they already do based on my ISP. They just want it so they can tailor ads better and charge people more to show me an ad I’ll never respond to.

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