In the morning we met with Rich (DC Enclosures) and discussed what we were going to do with the dirt being pulled out of the back yard. Much of it will go into leveling our driveway to make the top portion a bit handier for people who visit. Typically, anybody who parked in the “turnaround … Continue reading 2012 Home Renovations – Part 07 – The major part of the Pool dig is done
Probably this will have been the most dramatic day for us change-wise. You know how, when it rains, you’ll do nearly anything to avoid getting wet. But there eventually comes a time when you just have to surrender to it. Recognize that there is nothing to be done except either embrace your reality or drive … Continue reading 2012 Home Renovations – Part 04 – Initial scratch and demolition
I purchased this KVM after my TRENDnet TK-207K bit the dust after only 6 months of use. I have to admit that I’m now happy for being forced to change. The TRENDnet was only about $23 from Amazon where this Syba weighed in at closer to $60. This is still a very good price for … Continue reading Syba SY-KVM20054 1920 x 1200 DVI Video 2-port USB KVM Switch with Wired Remote Port Selector Review
I was doing my taxes and realized that, aside from the zillions of sorry, sad causes that I’m forced to support through my tax dollars (bailouts of the irresponsible from Wall Street to Main Street, domestic spying, “wars” on everything from drugs to fatty foods) I am giving my support to more and more causes … Continue reading My Affiliations and Causes to which I contribute materially
I’ve had a Sprint account since about 2001. They weren’t bad and they weren’t great and the plan was only modestly expensive (about $52/month). This gave us a very basic 500 anytime minutes each month for two phones with 50 roaming minutes and the usual long distance, etc. I don’t need my own phone anymore … Continue reading MetroPCS phone for Michelle or why limited competition and walled gardens suck
You really want to take a look at this video. If you’re already a skeptic, then you will find that it nicely reinforces your thinking in an entertaining fashion.If you’re of a superstitious bent or if you tend to favor “alternative” practices or subscribe to conspiracy theories, this video probably won’t shake your faith, but … Continue reading Here Be Dragons
I stumbled on this web comic a few months ago and have been slowly working my way through the archives. There is a little philosophy, a little insight, some playfulness and a whole lack of detail in these comics that make them very appealing to me. The main character is a quasi-cynical quasi-loser – to … Continue reading Minimalist Stick Figure Theater
The cabinet and vanity now have handles. I forgot to take a picture of the vanity but here is one of the cabinet 2497 A closer look at our casement window with the brushed nickel accents 2501 And our new Gerber toilet. Wow! It sure packs a wallop! When you flush it NOTHING will be … Continue reading Renovation update 05/22/2007
I went golfing at River Pines golf course on Friday with Glenn, David and Shuo. It turns out that River Pines’ championship course is still a fair bit above my skill level so my game was not what you might call “spectacular”. 🙂 Two items of note, however. Shuo and I were sitting in our … Continue reading Adventures in Golfing
Intelligent Design Vs. Evolution: Letters to an Atheist by Ray Comfort After a somewhat lively and candid discussion regarding my own atheism, a friend dropped by with this book asking if I’d give it a look see and we could discuss. Before I even begin reading this book I must note that I’m starting from … Continue reading Intelligent Design Vs. Evolution: Letters to an Atheist
