so my fullproof system not so fullproof

[susandennis]

For years I have kept short term info in email drafts. In gmail, there is a drafts folder just under the inbox folder. I wrote notes - to no one - and kept them in there. The phone number to my backup phone which I can never remember, the list of things I want to do when my brother comes to visit, the list of household things I need help with, etc.

I've always had 4 or 5 notes in there and because I'm in my email a million times a day, the info stayed right there in my face. Periodically, like yesterday, I go through and cull out the old stuff and update the rest. Except yesterday I clearly did something wrong and now they are all gone except one. Where they went, I have no clue. They are not in trash. They are not in sent mail. They are just gone. fuck. That was a good system. Emphasis on was.

I'll go to Keep for those things now but I really liked my drafts idea.

I was trying to come up with a way to carry more shit/groceries on a scooter trip. I googled the crap out of different things and then finally hit on backpack! It needs a big old backpack that I can strap to the seat back. Also a bigger front basket but the backpack is a simple fix. I have a very small backpack and one on wheels. Neither of those are good solutions. I found one on Amazon that will likely work fine and is only $10 but I think this merits a trip to Goodwill to see what other things might work before I decide for sure. Plus steps outting.

I rolled over last night and upset Biggie. I could tell he wanted to bite me but he just kind of jutted out his head without opening his mouth. I nudged him off the bed and he was fine. He came back later. This morning, the time when he is most likely to chomp, he did not even try. I think we are making progress. I sure hope so.

Time to shower and dress and get going on the day.

Comments

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

I had a new client that called to have me work on his Google Apps account (before I'd ever heard of Google Apps so I was scrambling) and he had that exact same problem. The previous tech had cleaned out his email and cleaned out his drafts at the same time. Did not go over well.

I thought it was strange at the time but I do understand it. BUT... no back up. I just found this:
https://www.howtogeek.com/694042/how-to-export-your-google-keep-notes-and-attachments/

So at least there is a way to have some security. Those notes for me are critical.

[susandennis]

Back up! You sent me to my Thunderbird backup on the Thinkpad, but, alas, it was sync'd no drafts.

I often backup my Keep but it's now just such a morass of old shit. Maybe I should export, delete and start over but there is no good way to 'delete all notes'. And one by one is a PIA. Also digging through it isn't fun either.

Happily, for me, I lost nothing critical. Just annoying to have such a good idea turn out to be so flawed.

[cerezamarrero.livejournal.com]

Maybe Google Docs is a better option for you? Then you could keep a master list. Hope you'll be able to retrieve your lost info!

[maju01.livejournal.com]

I keep a few notes in draft emails, but I also send emails to myself of more urgent things I want to remember, so the unread email is in my face until I deal with it.

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

I hope you have better luck with good will than I do. I can never find anything I want in the ones near me.

[susandennis]

I found the perfect front basket and the perfect backpack for the back and a tall glass vase I've been looking for, plus a toolbox. $30.

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

excellent!

[hopefulspirit.livejournal.com]

I didn't realize if those drafts get deleted you can't recover them. I use the drafts for notes all the time, it's so handy.

I'm glad Biggie forgave you for rolling over. lol Lucy growls at me if I disturb her by moving during the night, it's hilarious.

[legalmoose]

A shame they don't make panniers for your type of scooter, those work well for bicycling.

[susandennis]

Yes! But, I think I found an even better solution... just getting pix now.

[sherlock999.livejournal.com]

Congrats on your progress with Biggie!!!

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

Oh man! I cleared out one of my folders once (pictures-family), and now gmail won't show emails from my parents. I suppose they are suspect, somehow. :/

Yay for not biting!

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

I also do the same thing with my emails and have lost some information this week too. Thankfully in that case I have about 90% in hard copy but irritating none the less

[rankitupmarketi.livejournal.com]

Maybe Google Docs is a better option for you? Then you could keep a master list. Hope you'll be able to retrieve your lost info!

[gneu.livejournal.com]

I usually send myself an email with information I want to save. That way, I have a copy in my inbox and in my sent folders.