MS Shenanigans

I don't know why one would use Windows these days. Found this on Vox Day's site. Turns out, Microsoft turned off the International Criminal Court prosecutors stuff, so France is divesting itself from Microsoft: France just banned Windows from 2.5 million government computers. The reason is terrifying. The US sanctioned the International Criminal Court. Microsoft … Continue reading MS Shenanigans →

Compressor Maintenance

I looked back in all my posts and didn't see any about fixing my compressor year ago. Huh. Probably because it happened in the dark times. I have a Husky 8 gallon unit. It was decent until it had an issue with the shutoff valve. I don't remember what the deal was. I think it … Continue reading Compressor Maintenance →

The end of competence

I heard a piece the other day about the end of competence. You just can't get shit done right these days. Dudes that know how to do stuff are mostly dying off or retiring. Now, that's not to say you can't find pockets of competence here and there. For instance, when I tried to get … Continue reading The end of competence →

What a mauling

Awhile back we had some storms that knocked out power for a day, two days in a row. Luckily they got the juice back on at night. My dog sitter was over and had to endure it, and did so like a champ. So during the repairs, they cut a bunch of limbs in my … Continue reading What a mauling →

Alexa’s Dumb

I have Amazon Alexa devices. Why? Because I like the audio quality and I like to listen to my local AM news station in the morning. They'll light up with announcements, like Amazon deliveries or weather. But the main thing I use them for is media. Keep in mind, I worked with voice processing software … Continue reading Alexa’s Dumb →

What a waste of money

My FSA card is frozen. You know why? I bought toothpaste at my dentist, and had a filling. But my papers were not in order. Since my face was blasted by radiation, I need to use a prescription toothpaste. My dentist makes it easy. I can simply ask for it, and pay there, rather than … Continue reading What a waste of money →

Thieves

Friggin Thieves. Months ago, one of my Bulova watches battery died. I took it to the local watch repair and the lady put in a battery. But that battery was too thick so it would stop when she put the case back on. She said she'd have to order the battery. I said I'd come … Continue reading Thieves →

Dammit!

The other day, I replaced the starter in the truck. It was crapping out at the worse times. Saturday, I took the dogs to the park, came back, and decided to check out the farmer's market down the street that started it's season this month. It was kind of sparse. Still, I got some cookies … Continue reading Dammit! →

Fun A-Comin’

This is a sign on the top of the trail that I ride. There's a dumb warning under it. Something like be careful going down the hill. To me? That sign says "Bring It!" Not only is it a good downhill, it has twisties. So for a normal rider, maybe take 'er easy. Not me. … Continue reading Fun A-Comin’ →

Everything I own…

...is covered in dog hair. Last Sunday, I had time on my hands, and that meant time to clean the inside of the monster truck. It was bad. Pretty bad. I was dreading this. That's probably why it's gotten like it was. Still, that's what shop vacs are for. This was the first time I've … Continue reading Everything I own… →