Another upgrade

We have entered the DSLR world. Mrs. JH wanted to take better pics and here we are. Got a Canon Rebel yesterday and I think she has already taken 100 pics. Of course they where mostly of Skippy. Today she wants to try and get some action shots. So we are off to a horse show. Up in Bethany CT. Anybody want to join, meet us there.

She wants to get some practice on the camera before the wedding in Philly next weekend. There is also a free camera class at the place we bought it on Thursday and she wants to have some practice before that.

This is her first venture into the SLR world. A bit different then when I was using my old Nikon. That was in the days of film. I asked the guy at the camera store yesterday if there was any interest in it and he basically said just for collectors and students. They don't even make film SLRs anymore. Too bad as I have 3 or 4 lenses which where not cheap. Oh well, guess technology progresses.

Anyway, there will be a lot more photos being uploaded to facebook for awhile. Will try to get some pics of the other cats and maybe some of the gardens. I don't think there will be any of cooking creations like DC.

Later,
JH

Technology upgrades continue

The new wireless printer/fax/scanner got installed yesterday. A real bonus for me as now I can print without emailing whatever to Mrs. JH and then having her print it. Now I just need to get the phone line from the adjoining room through the wall and into her office. Putting holes in walls is something I can handle.

Otherwise a pretty quiet week so far. Knock on wood, no problems with Vista yet. IE8 is a little funky once in awhile. Have to play with the settings a bit more as it still has a tendency to block some sites I visit.

Later,
JH

Almost a great game

Well, it was close. Phils lead going into the ninth 4-2. Have our closer on the mound who was "lights out" last year. This year not so much. Give up a homer to A-roid and then the Stankees score another to win.

But, a nice day at the stadium. Phightins' need to bounce back and win today to take the series.

Not much on tap for the rest of the weekend. Yard stuff and some cleaning in the house.

Later,
JH

Upgrade update

Well, everything is working great now. Discovered the problem with transferring email from my old PC to the new one. Just had to make sure the backup tool was looking at the right directory. Did that by renaming all the ones I didn't want. But I got my address book and all my email folders moved over. That was huge.

New router has solved all the problems of the wireless dropping out and not being able to get to certain websites. And added bonus of IE8 lets me get to my work website which previously I had to use Firefox to get to it.

Of course, now with the new PC I can get to facebook. Still haven't decided if that is good or bad.

Anyway, holiday weekend starts in a few hours. Off to a small party tonight then tomorrow is the big day Yankees vs Phils at the new stadium.
GO PHILS!

Later,
JH

Technology upgrade

So, my old laptop kinda stopped working. Couldn't get to my email and a couple of other sites. Really running slow. What to do but buy a new laptop. I haven't bought a PC in a long time as the last two where given to me by my company.

Get the new beast home, plug it in and here we go. First problem, wireless keeps dropping out. Okay, kinda frustrating. Check a bunch of stuff and still can't get to the website I want. Really frustrated now. Give up and load up MS office.

This morning still having problems. Discover that our wireless router is an 11b which is pretty old. Think this is the problem but have to drive to NJ for a meeting. While away have Mrs. JH verify with someone. That is the problem. Come home from NJ, off to the store and get a new router. Come home, plug it in ,set it up and WHEEEE. No problems so far (knock on wood). Can get to email and even downloaded more stuff to the PC. Will check the other websites tomorrow. One remaining problem is to get my email folders and address book moved from the old PC to the new one. Hmmmm. Might have to sign up for gmail and send it there then get it here.

Oh well, isn't technology fun.

Later,
JH

Mr. Third Husband

I think that may be my new title. Okay, back up a bit. The GNCC annual meeting was today and we have arrived home. Mrs. JH has been voted in as 2nd VP of the GNCC. It is basically an eight year path of office in the GNCC. Two years at 2nd VP, 2 years at 1st VP, 2 years as President and 2 years as immediate past President.

Not sure who was buying her the drinks or how many were involved to get her to volunteer for this. But she is on the GNCC board for a while at this point. Her first order of business was to inform me that I have to attend all the meetings as well. I guess Utica in the fall will be okay.

Anyway, the transfer of the pants in the house will take place soon.

Later,
JH

Snickle aka Poodle

Pictured is the middle "child", Snickle who we call Poodle. Just back from the vet with him. Seems he may be going blind. Still can find his way around somewhat. There may be something going on in the brain, possibly a tumor but there is no way of knowing. So, for now, we keep him in the den and kitchen with a baby gate. He is almost 10 at this point so still a bit young. Will keep him happy as possible and just watch him. He ate breakfast when we got home and now is taking a nap from the morning adventure. Of course we are going away this weekend but we have someone come in twice a day and she stopped in yesterday just to get a status update on all of them. He seems to be fine at this point, no pain that we can tell.

Later,

JH

Virtual Friday

Off tomorrow with a trip to the vets for one of the kitties. Then head up to the GNCC annual meeting in NH. Friday night cocktails at the outgoing Prez's house. Saturday is seminars including one on the 2010 Olympics. Then Sunday is the meeting. Should be fun and there will be some late nights in the cocktail lounge at the hotel I am sure. Hopefully some big news as well. More on that next week.

Preakness is Saturday. Not excited by it. Probably not gonna bet it. If I did it would be a four horse exacta box with Rachel, Mine, Friesan and Pioneer. Would throw out Papa Clem so that is probably the winner. Can't make any money off that bet so won't make it. If Friesan Fire goes off over 7-1 then a win bet on that one maybe.

Anyway, time for a cocktail I guess.

Later,
JH

Quiet week

Kinda quiet this week. No trips to NJ for work. A couple of trips out for stuff. So, not really anything to blog about. DC has been entertaining with the coffee cups.

We bought a new microwave. That was the big excitement this week. The old one was here, mounted above the stove, when we moved in. Now we have a nice new shiny one that is more powerful. Exciting!

Did you notice that the Phils are in first? Yeah, they lost two to the Muts but it is still early.

I almost forgot. We did make it to our first Yankee game at the new stadium. Can't complain but the new suite is not as good as the old one. Much higher off the field and the view is not great. But the beer is still free and cold. I think the Yankees even won the game.

Need to get out into the yard this weekend and finally cut the grass.

Later,
JH

Fifty to one?!?

You have to be kidding me, Mine That Bird? The only people who bet on that were betting numbers, names or colors. Run that race a hundred more times and that horse doesn't win once. Oh well, made a nice donation I guess. On to the Preakness.

Later,
JH

Kentucky Derby day

Bets are all made. With the scratch of I Want Revenge I went with Friesan Fire as my key horse. Good on an off track which is what it looks like it will be at this point.

Total outlay - $285. Need FF to win then a nice long for second and third. Could be a nice payout.

Simple syrup is made and steeping with mint. Bourbon all set to go. Mint Julep time around 5:00 .

Later,
JH