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] /boston/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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