Archive for November, 2006

Turkey Fun

Saturday, November 25th, 2006

Went to visit my parents for the Turkey holiday. Spent a lot of time playing games with my nephew Mitchell. Needless to say, he doesn’t take to loosing games very well yet (throws a tantrum when he does). So had to do some reverse cheating to make sure I wouldn’t win. Some games are easier […]

To upgrade or not

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Windows Vista is nearing availability to the masses. Well, the UW has a volume license agreement with Microsoft, so the Windows Vista Enterprise version is now available to us. I managed to connect with the right person, so I have our licensed copy. Got the “old” machine in my office installed with it now. […]

Battle of the smells

Saturday, November 18th, 2006

The lower basement windows that were recently replaced got their coat of stain and polyurithane. Well, that resulted in a nice smell that is still lingering in the house today. Decided this afternoon to see if I can do something about it (too cold out to open the windows). Got out the bread machine and […]

Thunder snow

Friday, November 10th, 2006

The rain has turned over to snow. But yet, the thunder still continues on occasion. Sure is nice and white outside, wonder how much we will get. !?!

More fun and games

Thursday, November 9th, 2006

The house keeps getting closer to getting things back in shape. The two new basement windows are in, just need to get them stained and put the trim on. Next up - getting some kind of window treatments (blinds, curtans, something) for all 4 new windows. Don’t really like “living in a fishbowl”. […]

Cats vs Humans

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

I hate to admit it, but in the battle of cat vs human, the score is more like 3 to 1 (cat leading). What am I talking about? Well, my cat needs to take some medications right now. Trying to get the 2cc’s of meds in the cat is a true battle. I […]