I've been in network security in a past life. There's a balance between complexity (such as passwords) and irritation (like auto locking the desktop). Crank down too hard, and humans start thwarting your efforts. For instance, make the password parameters too tough, and your workers will write it on a sticky, or under their keyboard. … Continue reading Done Tom Turkey
Category: Gear
Upping My Game
IPhones have great cameras these days. But I find that when I want to catch a good shot, I run into their limitations. For instance, if you zoom in, the resolution suffers. This is sort of a big deal, since when I try to take images of the dogs, or even birds around here, they … Continue reading Upping My Game
Boot Update
When I walk the dogs, or do any walking, in the cool air, I prefer boots. Matter of fact, I'll wear boots most of the year, except when it's hot. I had a pair of Irish Setter work boots that I loved, that they no longer make. These are 83603 work boots. I prefer the … Continue reading Boot Update
Daddy has a new pair of shoes
My daughter and son-in-law are hooked into some crazy auction sites. They pick up stuff, all sorts of stuff, stupidly cheap and resell it. Kind of a hobby. I was over the other day, and they gave me a pair of biking shoes. One of like eighty they picked up. Since I have mutant wide … Continue reading Daddy has a new pair of shoes
Ready to Sail
Cleaned up the Kayak, best I could. Those two holes behind the seat are fishing pole holders. It also came with a pack accessory for the back. I figured that I wasn't going to bust my ass trying to remove the insulation residue in the cargo space. The only thing that would do it is … Continue reading Ready to Sail
You can call me “Captain”
About a year into our marriage, Herself and I bought a boat. A 28' SeaRay cabin cruiser. It weighed like three tons, and drafted 3.5 feet or so. Not trailerable, unless you had a dump truck to tow it. It needed a slip. So when we bought it, we quickly discovered slip rentals were by … Continue reading You can call me “Captain”
Timberland Boot Review
I can't believe I didn't write about these boots, all these years. A few years back, fall of 2021 to be exact, I bought a pair of Timberlands to replace my ailing Irish Setters. At the time I said "the last few years" I'd been walking in my Irish Setters. That wasn't true, really. I … Continue reading Timberland Boot Review