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Cradlepoint
I was a big fan of the D-Link travel router that Kathy introduced me to, a bigger fan of the unit I got to replace it - the Cradlepoint CTR-350, and now I'm even more in love with the latest generation, the Cradlepoint CTR-35 ( Read more... ) -
Good name for the day, Mara!
National Rick Astley day isn't nearly as fun when you have flashblock installed. -
Various likes
Two nice discoveries today:
First the bottle of Infinium Ale in my fridge was finally opened, and I'm very impressed. I was expecting something more like a light Belgian ale, but this has a lot more flavor. ETA I was hoping to add a link but the Sam Adams site doesn't seem to be deep link friendly. Just google it ( Read more... ) -
All's quiet
The last few days have been busy but peaceful around the homestead. As always I have a deep pile of projects to work on, including a flat of color and some herbs to be planted ( Read more... ) -
My something new learned
When I was in Spain earlier this month there was a bit of fun at a mobile phone store while the clerk tried to find United States on the countries list. When I realized what she was doing, I pointed out that it was Estados Unidos, but even that wasn't on the drop down list. What she was looking for was EE.UU., and thankfully I knew that ( Read more... ) -
What the hail?
I was just woken by thunder and the sound of hail on the windows as an intense little thunderstorm cell passed over. It was enough to worry the dogs, who wanted to go out and hunt whatever was making that noise.
I've mostly dried their paws but they will be cold as I head back to bed. -
Here comes the rain
Today's agility trial has been canceled because the rain closed the park. That's awesome for us, because we went yesterday (good runs, one Q), and had already planned to blow it off today. The cancellation means we get some of our entry fees back ( Read more... ) -
The right tools
After years of manually trying to synchronize the contents of my laptop and my desktop, I installed several tools to manage the process over the winter. Getting set up for the sync at the start of the trip took about half the time that the transfer, with all my cross checks, used to take. Unpacking my laptop, as it were, at the end of the trip ( Read more... ) -
So nice to be home
I've been ready to be home for a long time, but actually being here cuddling with the dogs, sleeping in my own bed, all that sort of good stuff is wonderful.
There's no place like home. -
Copenhagen
There are expensive cities in the world, like Paris, London, and New York. And then there is Copenhagen ( Read more... )