RIP Macbook Pro
I should have knocked on wood.
Just the other day, literally, I posted high praises about my laptop — how long I’ve used it, the amazing quality of the hardware, and even how it’s amazing life had made me start to dislike Apple.
This afternoon, I used my Macbook in a Dentist’s waiting room. This evening, she left us with the unacceptable blank screen of death.
Ride Until You See Blue
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It’s the first Sunday I can remember that Yeni and I didn’t have to work. How’d we celebrate?
With a ride to Daytona Beach, FL.
Yeni had never been to Daytona Beach and we had a few hours to kill. We hopped on the Harley and rode…. until we saw blue. =)
Windows on Apple?
One of the blogs I read religiously is Graves on SOHO Technology. Recently, Michael [Graves] posted an article about “shedding weight.”
I’ve gotten to know Michael over the years through the VoIP Users Conference. He’s a great resource to the VoIP community and takes Halloween displays to the epic level.
But I digress…
Train at Disney World
During a great trip to Disney that the esposa surprised me with, we caught a great view of a 2nd train passing. =)
Lexmark Printer with Ubuntu 12.10
This is another one of those tech articles. Recently, I started using Ubuntu 12.10 as my primary system. I didn’t want to… but that’s another story.
Using NFS on Mac OS
Disclaimer: This is one of those tech articles. It’s not that I hate windows, I mean I did get an MCSE and everything… its just that I find linux and mac vastly better.
The Tipping Conundrum
So, the Mrs. and I (and her parents) enjoyed a very well cooked dinner at a local (and independent) restaurant here in town. The food was excellent; this is easily one of the best restaurants in town.
I enjoyed a drink (just one — I was driving), Yeni enjoyed a drink. Both were top notch.
So… when the bill came I was faced with a conundrum.
How much should I tip?
2012 Thanksgiving Message
Each year, I make a Thanksgiving pilgrimage to my parent’s home in South Florida. Since I can remember, Thanksgiving has been the Holiday for my family — and when I say family, I mean the entire family. Cousins, friends, aunts, everything. My family.
I’ve been very lucky in life and have a lot to be grateful for; one of which is the continuing of this amazing tradition.
Some years, the trip seems too short. It rarely feels too long. This year, Yeni and I were able to take a few days off from the bakery and head down to South Florida for a few extra days.
I start thinking about my thanksgiving message around October… mostly just a mental outline of what I want to say. Pointless really. Every year when I sit to write the message, my mental outlines are thrown away.
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