A blessing and a curse

[Mike Z]

Excluding uncontacted tribes, us 80's kids were generally the last generation to experience a digitally free childhood. Now, the cat is out of the bag, and most of us are figuring out how to enjoy life and raise kids in a world of increasingly invasive connectivity.

The kind ladies and gentlemen at FE created this area for us to discuss what tech is working for us and what is not. Game cameras, cell phones, drones, AI, GPS tools, hunting/fishing apps, and who knows what else is coming down the pike. Of course, some of you might despise it all and use none of it--excluding whatever device you're using to read this post. You're opinions and stories are welcome here as well.

With that, I'll share that I did just acquire a pair of RayBan Meta glasses. But it's not tech for tech's sake. I'm going to wear them and record while I harass @Tony Caggiano this weekend at DSC. I know these things are going to piss him off, and there's nothing he can do about it since you don't hit a guy wearing glasses.

 

[jeff]

It’s not 100%.

 

[Alexandra]

If you're raising kids in this crazy age, Blok watches makes an analog anti-distraction time-teaching watch for kiddos -- and adults. 11/10 recommend. I know the founders so I *might* have some bias, but it's the best kids watch available. I own a few of the adult models, too, and use them for time blocking tasks.

 

[Tony Caggiano]

Excluding uncontacted tribes, us 80's kids were generally the last generation to experience a digitally free childhood. Now, the cat is out of the bag, and most of us are figuring out how to enjoy life and raise kids in a world of increasingly invasive connectivity.

The kind ladies and gentlemen at FE created this area for us to discuss what tech is working for us and what is not. Game cameras, cell phones, drones, AI, GPS tools, hunting/fishing apps, and who knows what else is coming down the pike. Of course, some of you might despise it all and use none of it--excluding whatever device you're using to read this post. You're opinions and stories are welcome here as well.

With that, I'll share that I did just acquire a pair of RayBan Meta glasses. But it's not tech for tech's sake. I'm going to wear them and record while I harass @Tony Caggiano this weekend at DSC. I know these things are going to piss him off, and there's nothing he can do about it since you don't hit a guy wearing glasses.

Shit like this is why no one likes you, bro.

And for the record I’d kick a toddlers ass and not feel bad about it, so doubt those glasses are gonna help much.

 

[RWS]

I love using Google Earth to scout new areas. I can learn a lot about new ground this way and it saves me time.

I also use Garmin Rhino 750t’s with my father-in-law ever since he got lost. Has a 2 way radio function and he can mark camp.

 

[Milo'sSyndicate]

Raised in the 70s and 80s with best developmental times in Grandparents' working farms in west central Wisconsin, we're seriously discussing going to amish, about near as we can get. Yup, the retirement lodge will have solar and StarLink, but most everything else will be old school farming. I don't need to count my steps, or see the GPS track of where my wife or kids are; fish, hunt, farm, grow shit. The journey isn't bout a screen and worrying about the battery level behind that screen. The morning registration is at 0800, ring the steel plate at 400m, and Mike on the other side of the valley rings his in response with the H&R .223 break action. Now, I can't see what Mike is ringing HIS plate with but you know, I'll see him in Church on Sunday.....basketball court INSIDE the hay barn? Yup.

 

[Ryan Horst]

If you're raising kids in this crazy age, Blok watches makes an analog anti-distraction time-teaching watch for kiddos -- and adults. 11/10 recommend. I know the founders so I *might* have some bias, but it's the best kids watch available. I own a few of the adult models, too, and use them for time blocking tasks.

DAMMIT. Where was this post two weeks ago when we bought our oldest (8) her first watch (Casio LA20WH)?! Maybe when she’s a little older she’ll want an analog one (she CAN read an analog clock).

 

[Alexandra]

DAMMIT. Where was this post two weeks ago when we bought our oldest (8) her first watch (Casio LA20WH)?! Maybe when she’s a little older she’ll want an analog one (she CAN read an analog clock).
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Love it! Next watch should definitely be a Blok!

 

[Ryan Horst]

Love it! Next watch should definitely be a Blok!

It will be! Her birthday is in April May!

Edited: I was remembering the wrong daughter. I own it. lol. But middle daughter (6) will probably also get one.