Hello from Pittsburgh PA

jrl007 · 02-15-2010, 10:55 AM

Hello all, I've already posted a few questions about the Jetbook Lite that I ordered a few days ago. While reading the forums I came across a message that advised that new folks should introduce themselves in this thread.

My name is James and I was born and raised in Pittsburgh PA. I'm 52, have a wife and 2 boys 6 and 12 (I know, got a late start!). I was a voracious reader because when I was a kid, there was no internet, cable tv (we had 4 stations) or video games. I had no siblings so I read.

The first thing that I remember reading was an encyclopedia. I don't think that I read it from A-Z but I remember whenever I was bored I'd grab one of the books and browse through it, sometimes for hours. This was probably around 6 or 7.

I read comic books, and science fiction mostly, but I'd also read those trashy novels that my mom would leave laying around, Harold Robbins, Jacqueline Susann, things like that. I think I read the "Godfather" when I was around 10 or so. I used to love the commute to/from work because it gave me a chance to read and I would usually read on my breaks and lunches.

Flash forward 30 years or so, and here came the internet and my book reading dropped dramatically. I hadn't picked up a book in years when in July of last year I was laid off from my job and while I was trying to find something to do with myself I started reading books I checked out of the library and remembered how much I really missed reading something that wasn't about computers, or e-mail, or movie reviews.

I'm taking classes now, retraining for a career in microsoft networking and in the 2nd semester the instructor gave us copies of our textbooks in pdf format, and that's what sparked my interest in an e-reader. I've since learned that a 5" screen is probably not ideal for studying textbooks, but the more I learned about them, the more I wanted one, and wanted to start reading again.

So there you have it, I ordered my Jetbook Lite on Saturday, looking forward to getting it, and getting back into reading again.

desertgrandma · 02-15-2010, 10:58 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, jrl007.

Sounds like you are tailor-made for this site.

Don't hesitate to ask questions, or jump in on conversations that interest you.

Let us know how you like your new device!

Scott Nicholson · 02-15-2010, 11:07 AM

Hi James, glad you're rededicated to reading! That's been one of the best things to emerge from ereading devices...

Scott Nicholson
http://hauntedcomputerbooks.blogspot.com

MickeyC · 02-15-2010, 01:56 PM

Hi James and welcome to MobileRead

rlparker · 02-15-2010, 05:02 PM

Hi James, welcome to MR!

GA Russell · 02-15-2010, 05:06 PM

Welcome James! I enjoyed living in Squirrel Hill for seven years (the 70s). Best bagels I've ever had!

Katti's Cat · 02-15-2010, 08:56 PM

Hi & welcome to MR

happy_terd · 02-16-2010, 12:54 PM

Hello and welcome to MR!!!

jrl007 · 02-16-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Welcome James! I enjoyed living in Squirrel Hill for seven years (the 70s). Best bagels I've ever had!

I also lived in Squirrel Hill around that time. On the corner of Hobart and Murray, right across from Rosenblooms (?) bakery. Is that where you got your bagels from? Best memories of that time: Playing pinball in the basement of Heads Together, listening to the jukebox in Village Pizza, eating Mineo's Pizza...

GA Russell · 02-16-2010, 06:49 PM

James, I remember Mineo's Pizza and Heads Together (I don't think I ever went downstairs, though, but I remember how good looking the store manager was!). Don't remember the name of the bagel shop, but I think it had the word "bagel" in it. Wasn't there one called "New York Bagels", which if so was my second favorite.

I lived on Shady Ave., one block over from Murray, above the tunnel, just before you got to the (Murray Ave.) bridge going over the Parkway East.

My strongest memory of Pittsburgh was driving on the ice on St. Patrick's Day to go to a party. I think it was 1978. I was so scared that as soon as I arrived I asked to spend the night!

02-15-2010, 10:55 AM	#1
jrl007 Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Usa Device: magflalmVE	Hello from Pittsburgh PA Hello all, I've already posted a few questions about the Jetbook Lite that I ordered a few days ago. While reading the forums I came across a message that advised that new folks should introduce themselves in this thread. My name is James and I was born and raised in Pittsburgh PA. I'm 52, have a wife and 2 boys 6 and 12 (I know, got a late start!). I was a voracious reader because when I was a kid, there was no internet, cable tv (we had 4 stations) or video games. I had no siblings so I read. The first thing that I remember reading was an encyclopedia. I don't think that I read it from A-Z but I remember whenever I was bored I'd grab one of the books and browse through it, sometimes for hours. This was probably around 6 or 7. I read comic books, and science fiction mostly, but I'd also read those trashy novels that my mom would leave laying around, Harold Robbins, Jacqueline Susann, things like that. I think I read the "Godfather" when I was around 10 or so. I used to love the commute to/from work because it gave me a chance to read and I would usually read on my breaks and lunches. Flash forward 30 years or so, and here came the internet and my book reading dropped dramatically. I hadn't picked up a book in years when in July of last year I was laid off from my job and while I was trying to find something to do with myself I started reading books I checked out of the library and remembered how much I really missed reading something that wasn't about computers, or e-mail, or movie reviews. I'm taking classes now, retraining for a career in microsoft networking and in the 2nd semester the instructor gave us copies of our textbooks in pdf format, and that's what sparked my interest in an e-reader. I've since learned that a 5" screen is probably not ideal for studying textbooks, but the more I learned about them, the more I wanted one, and wanted to start reading again. So there you have it, I ordered my Jetbook Lite on Saturday, looking forward to getting it, and getting back into reading again.

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02-15-2010, 10:58 AM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, jrl007. Sounds like you are tailor-made for this site. Don't hesitate to ask questions, or jump in on conversations that interest you. Let us know how you like your new device!

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Scott Nicholson Scott Nicholson, author Posts: 363 Karma: 2029337 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boone NC Device: Kindle	Hi James, glad you're rededicated to reading! That's been one of the best things to emerge from ereading devices... Scott Nicholson http://hauntedcomputerbooks.blogspot.com

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GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Welcome James! I enjoyed living in Squirrel Hill for seven years (the 70s). Best bagels I've ever had!

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GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	James, I remember Mineo's Pizza and Heads Together (I don't think I ever went downstairs, though, but I remember how good looking the store manager was!). Don't remember the name of the bagel shop, but I think it had the word "bagel" in it. Wasn't there one called "New York Bagels", which if so was my second favorite. I lived on Shady Ave., one block over from Murray, above the tunnel, just before you got to the (Murray Ave.) bridge going over the Parkway East. My strongest memory of Pittsburgh was driving on the ice on St. Patrick's Day to go to a party. I think it was 1978. I was so scared that as soon as I arrived I asked to spend the night!