Lori dies. I managed to find a replacement battery and it appeared I had her resurrected. It required quite a bit of doing, including some not too pleasant soldering action. She managed to regain life and work for another two and a half days. Something blew in the power supply unrelated to the battery replacement. This produced a sad puff of smoke. It turned out to be a part I could not replace. The final poof of smoke indicated the ghost in the shell was gone. She passed away for the last time, September 27th 2008. This is to you Lori, the best girlfriend I ever had.
Mike's replacement
Posted by sarita about ago.
Replacement sim
Posted by riggedupnet about ago.
Replacement iPhone wire
Posted by 808blogger about ago.
Dismanteling any cleaning robots hoping to get a bit more use before replacing
Posted by timestocome about ago.
Speed of airliner with GPS
Posted by stratomasters about ago.
Test Nokia 6210 GPS
Super ce mini navigateur, il fonctionne à merveille
Posted by pressecitron about ago.
IMG_0075
$200 turned into $700. $350 for the each of us :)
Posted by vinay about ago.
Ignition switch
Linear switch from the base of the steering column. I replaced it and everything seems fine. Something must have failed internally.
Posted by eliot about ago.
Shed graveyard
Remnants of two sheds blown off the field. One had been built to replace the other.
Posted by eliot about ago.
IMG_0112
The local fish market, which unfortunately I had only been to twice. Shutting down, sold off, and soon to be replaced. I wanted a photo of the great signage before it was removed.
Posted by kingfox about ago.
24x2
UPS dropped off my second 24" monitor just in time to rebuild my heart attack prone fileserver. Now I just need a nice 26" HiDef LCD television to replace the CRT in the corner I'll be good to go.
Posted by eliot about ago.
Treasures
I pulled these to 1967 magazines out dads collection since they both have info on the rare tunnelport Mustang. It's a barely known blip in muscle car history because it was replaced by the legendary Boss 302. I plan on writing a post based on these.
Posted by eliot about ago.
DSCN1052.JPG
Before I replaced their equipment, our office had to use this old classic to upload billing information. This is a 2400 BAUD MODEM, and we did uploads once a week, it took 5 hours to upload all billing data for the week
Posted by john about ago.
One-handed Guitar Hero Controller
Ben Heckendorn demonstrated this at the 2008 Games for Health conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The strum and whammy bar are replaced by a foot pedal.
Posted by rockstein about ago.
My New TV DOA!
So I waited 3 years to buy a TV to replace my crappy 14 inch tube TV. When I finally pulled the trigger on this new Samsung LN46A650, the delivery guys damage it in transit! At least it was exchanged for a new one a week later by the vendor.
Posted by john about ago.
Bugs B In My Place!
Wrestling with insects coming into my apartment. These millipedes and pill bugs (rollie pollies) would not STOP coming under the door. I had to replace the bottom door skirt and still buy a storm door to keep em out! The above picture was only after 4 hours of not vacuuming them up. Even with insecticide, they would still come in and die in my apartment.
Posted by john about ago.
My New 46 inch TV, Samsung LN46A650
So after 3 years of using a 14 inch TV, I pulled the trigger and bought a new TV. This is the new TV, the Samsung LN46A650. This is actually the second one I had delivered which replaced the one that the delivery guys damaged in transit (this is not the damaged one photographed here). Finally I get to enjoy the present I gave myself!
Posted by john about ago.
Houstonist - Mustaches for Kids
The following story appeared on the Houstonist yesterday October 3 2007 and yes that is me! Thanks Happykatie for the love houstonist.com/2007/10/03/heart_of_gold_m.php October 3, 2007 Heart of Gold: Mustaches for kids (m4k Houston) Houstonist's 'Heart of Gold' is a regular feature that gives a little love to the people that make a difference. Yes, we randomly get that touchy-feely. So sue us. And share your ideas with us too! stache_winner.jpgBecause shaving is just so uncharitable, Houston is holding its very first Mustaches For Kids fundraiser event. Didn't think kids needed mustaches did you? Well, think of it like a walkathon where the walking is replaced with facial hair and beer foam retention contests. All money raised is being donated to M4K Houston's charity of choice - Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center. Participants meet at Stag's Head Pub to shear themselves bare, drink beer and promise to shave at minimum once a week (other than their mustaches, obviously) during the month-long 'grow season'. At the end of it all, a 'Sweetest Stache' will be determined at a final M4K Houston pageant where pose-downs/dance-offs, beer foam retention, Q&A and touchability contests will unveil the mustached winner. Read on for an insightful interview with JayMac, M4K Houston founder and lead mustache enthusiast: How did you decide to start the m4k here in Houston? I had vision last year around Christmas about a world so perfect that hairy man gathered to raise money and grow mustaches for kids. A world so right that out of all these amazing follicle fellas one would stand high above them all, one who would be deemed the Sweetest Stache! Oh and about a couple minutes before that you sent me a link about m4k. It was after the grow season so I have plotting ever since. What kind of outreach does this organization have nationwide -- how many cities / mustaches are in this now? Currently there are now 13 chapters with the addition of the Houston chapter. Mustaches are growing everywhere, from San Francisco to Toronto to Richmond. Eager participants in each city have vowed to grow and give. Just know that this holiday season will be a lot hairier thanks to some selfless people. Jaymac_mustache.jpgSince you're Canadian you may not have heard this yet, but women are allowed to vote here now. Since they're all about 'participating', how do you think that women (the kind without facial hair) can participate in M4K? Or is there a sister charity organization they can join to participate in? Women are encouraged to participate in the grow season. There are many ways to do this. First you could grow your own. They will obviously be judged as equals. Secondly you could grow an imaginary mustache. Both options will help raise funds for Texas Children’s but with the latter only your imagination can hold back you stache. The third option is to 'stand by your man'. As you know growing a mustache can be a lonely endeavour, he will need your support in times of self doubt. You will need to be there when he can't go on. The final option would be to be a judge for the Sweet Stache competition. This position comes at a price - bribing is encouraged so judges will have to have a good memory to know who's pocket they are at any given time. Favorite type of mustache? Although I love a good handlebar and fu manchu the old fashioned 'pittsburgh' corner to corner staches are the best. This straight up top lip stunner screams 'yeah I like the Steelers and driving a Camaro, what of it?’ Of course this is only one man's dream; other dreams may vary. Favorite celebrity mustache? The obvious choice is Tom Selleck but I'm going to have to go with Burt Reynolds. That stache may hold the secrets of the known world. When Burt passes, god bless his soul, his stache should go on display at all the major museums. First the Louvre, then perhaps the Sistine Chapel. It should meet with heads of state, dine with royalty, drive for one NASCAR season and eventually become secretary of the defense. Hints on what you are growing for this year? As is required of all growers I will be coming as my favorite mustache. I have my idea of whom or what I will be but as you know the mustache will dictate the final outcome so we will see what my upper lip has planned for me. I am but an instrument. Are you interested in participating in the Mustaches For Kids grow-a-thon? You can sign up online here and be sure to make it to the Stag's Head Pub (2128 Portsmouth) on November 8th for the Mustache Meet & Greet (shaving day is one week later on November 15th). It's for the kids!!! -- Photos thanks to Flickr users jasminepark and the fearless Deneyterrio By Katie Laird in Heart of Gold | Link | Comments (1) | Recommend this! (3)Loading... | * [+]
Posted by deneyterrio about ago.
Nate and James Visit
Nate and James came down for a long weekend at my place. Took em to see the sights and had a lot of fun. Already miss them.
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
Lori Dies
Lori dies. I managed to find a replacement battery and it appeared I had her resurrected. It required quite a bit of doing, including some not too pleasant soldering action. She managed to regain life and work for another two and a half days. Something blew in the power supply unrelated to the battery replacement. This produced a sad puff of smoke. It turned out to be a part I could not replace. The final poof of smoke indicated the ghost in the shell was gone. She passed away for the last time, September 27th 2008. This is to you Lori, the best girlfriend I ever had.
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
Found Message
I was cleaning out my desk and found the letter that was attached to the monkey I got for my birthday: http://www.natuba.com/photo/h95BnL/
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
Rackspace Mini Cooper
Rackspace gave this Mini Cooper away to a lucky person in a drawing. The contestants were those who refereed new employees. If I recall correctly, it says "I won this car for referring brilliant people for Rackspace!"
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
Ugly Mug Coffee
Noticed this at the supermarket. The expressions of the people on these bags are hilarious. Literally they are of "ugly mugs" and that "just got out the bed" look. This is some smart advertising!
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
Interesting Tool
I never knew this tool existed. It is designed to paint a perfect line with just a regular can of spray paint. I am intrigued by its simplicity.
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
Another Perfect Sunrise
I just cant get over the perfect sunrises this week. October is absolutely my favorite time of year!
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
A New Friend
Dave thought this guy could use a tie. We thought he could then use some hair. Together, we have given life to an easily ignored piece of equipment.
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
Don't Mind The Passenger
Don't mind that leg hanging out this trunk.
Posted by john about 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
The Gods Smile
Early morning aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the Gods are pleased.
Posted by john about 2 months, 1 week ago.
My New Couch - Expensive!
I learned my lesson. Never ask a woman for her opinion about furniture, she ends out always picking the most expensive in the list of choices. This is what happened here. Gave a list of possible couches I was looking at to my mom for a second opinion and she picks this one. So did every other female I asked to pick from the list. *sigh* I do love this couch though, so I bought it anyway. You womens be killing me with your expensive taste!
Posted by john about 2 months, 1 week ago.
My New 46 inch TV, Samsung LN46A650
So after 3 years of using a 14 inch TV, I pulled the trigger and bought a new TV. This is the new TV, the Samsung LN46A650. This is actually the second one I had delivered which replaced the one that the delivery guys damaged in transit (this is not the damaged one photographed here). Finally I get to enjoy the present I gave myself!
Posted by john about 2 months, 1 week ago.
My Old "Hi-Def" Toshiba TV
No one believes that I been solely using this TV for the last 3 years. It is a 14 inch widescreen tube HD TV (480i). The Sprite can is in this picture to give size reference.
Posted by john about 2 months, 1 week ago.
My New TV DOA!
So I waited 3 years to buy a TV to replace my crappy 14 inch tube TV. When I finally pulled the trigger on this new Samsung LN46A650, the delivery guys damage it in transit! At least it was exchanged for a new one a week later by the vendor.
Posted by john about 2 months, 1 week ago.
Hannah Montana Birthday Cake!
Kevin's 25th birthday motivated us to buy him a cake. We know how much he loves Hannah Montana so what better cake idea than this?
Posted by john about 2 months, 1 week ago.
Orange Vagi.... What?!
This is one of those product names that slipped through scrutiny. ... Orangina, Really?
Posted by john about 3 months ago.
Killer Balloons!
Man, I haven't seen these since I was little, back in the 80's, and even then it was freaking dangerous! Look at all the warnings! I remember the fumes would make you dizzy it was some really nasty stuff. You really want your kids to play with flammable fume producing toys in their mouth?! They still sell this stuff?! Unbelievable!
Posted by john about 3 months ago.
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Now with 20% MORE LAVA! WTF? Lava chocolate as in "hot as lava" to burn your freaking mouth! I see a lawsuit waiting to happen!
Posted by john about 3 months ago.
On The Go Coffee?
I think we are going a little too far with these "On The Go" sized drinks. Honestly are you going to put instant coffee in your water bottle?
Posted by john about 3 months ago.
Epic NOMZ!
BBQ Aug 16, 2008 at Arthur's house = Epic NOMZ!
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Biker Gang
Due to the recent price of gas, more people at work are driving motorcycles. This is getting ridiculous, people are going to start thinking we work for a biker gang!
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Newspaper Delivery FAIL!
Look what the jerk paper boy left as a present for my neighbor. Simply hilarious. Newspaper delivery FAIL!
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
My New Car: 2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
Finally bought my 2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. Yeah its used but so what, its new to me!
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
ROARR! Indeed!
Roarr indeed my friend!
Posted by john about 3 months, 3 weeks ago.
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