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                I'm not saying it's aliens, but … it's aliens

Right after finding out about Cashiers being a hotbed of UFO (Unidentified
Flying Object) activity [1], my keyboard flaked out on me. The “o,” and “r”
keys would register sporadically, which is odd given that I only use IBM
(Internation Business Machines) Model M keyboards [2]. And why then? Is it
something they don't want me to know? Or maybe … aliens? Very odd.

I've probably been using that keyboard for nearly twenty years (it probably
just needs good cleaning, but it requires a special screw driver to open),
but fortunately, I have an entire stash of IBM Model M keyboards at hand to
swap out. so I think I'm set for the rest of my life Because have you seen
the prices for IBM Model M keyboards [3]? Averaging around $150, with spikes
up to $650! Insane! I never paid more than $10 for any of mine.

I pulled another keyboard from my stash, gave it a light dusting, and I'm
good to go.

[1] gopher://gopher.conman.org/0Phlog:2022/01/18.1
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_M_keyboard
[3] https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=IBM+model+m+keyboard&_sacat=0

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