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One might think that being fathers day today that I would have had a relaxing day, not doing much of anything. I kept pretty busy. We are on the downhill of a kitchen remodel and I am to the point, where I just want to finish it. So I was up at 5:30am sealing the grout of the tile back splash we put in. After chugging some java, I worked on cutting and fitting molding.
Then I spent some time doing dishes and cleaning up because a friend of mine came over so we could bottle up some home brew we made a few weeks back. That kind of work is usually pretty relaxing, but it is still working. We had made an all-grain clone version of Anchor Steam and all grain clone of Thomas Hardey’s. Of course I had to sample it! Cheers!
Took a nap, did some more work in the kitchen. Took Luke to the grocery store; now that is definitely not relaxing. Made some yummy steaks on the grill. Grilling is much more fun that regular cooking. My mom stopped in to visit. Then it was time for Luke to go to bed, and here we are… blogging away.
Good Night! See you next time.
From this dad, shout out to all the other dads.
The only computer I have purchased new, was a laptop (and that was a refurb). There is one simple reason, you can save a lot of money by assembling a desktop computer yourself. As long as you choose good quality components that are compatible, all that is required is a little bit of patience and a screwdriver. All the sockets are keyed so that you pretty much can’t plug something in wrong without forcing it.
over the years I have assembled a lot of computers. I used to do that as a service for people. Nowadays, I steer far away from it, because I don’t have the free time to give the people computer support after the fact.
If you think putting together your own computer seems daunting, there are places that can help. Visit this site to find help when you want to build a computer. Anyone that can follow instructions can do it!
Since I am primarily a *nix kinda guy. I can pretty much work remotely as long as I have three things; a computer, internet connectivity and an ssh/telnet client. Often times I find myself on the road and I am unable to connect to any of my servers via ssh or to a telnet server until I reach a place where I have all three of those items. I found a company which offers an SSH/telent client for handheld devices. They also offer other software including an ssh server for Windows, a feature rich telnet server and a full SSH client suite.
One of the simplest and cost effective ways to save electricity is to swap out incandescent lights with compact florescent light bulbs. These bulbs are up to four times more efficient than traditional bulbs. Since they are florecent they do not work with dimmers or 3-way lamp sockets, so use them where you can and where it makes sense. At my home, I like to leave a light on overnight, so now I run a compact florescent instead of a 75w indoor flood light. I am not sure how much money I actually save, but I can rest assured that I am not wasting electricity on a bulb that is less efficient.
With the rising cost of fuel, and the upcoming electrical company rate hikes don’t wait any longer to start cutting your home electricity usages. Install solar panels or low voltage lighting when possible.
You can find all sorts of eco-friendly products, including compact florescent lights, heated travel mug, outdoor solar lights, solar cell phone and iPod chargers, flexible solar panels, exciting unique gifts & gadgets.
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