Mobile computing

I have entered the world of mobile computing. I am now the owner of a BlackBerry. The first thing to do is figure out how it works as a phone. Maybe because I have been working on computers for so long but I have always resisted technology upgrades. I took me a long time to get a new laptop. I always just wanted a cell phone that was a phone. But Mrs. wanted a new BB so why not get the two for one deal. Anyway, lots of things to figure out I guess. Twitterberry, Facebook, email and that phone thing. I am sure it will come in handy. Wonder if I can blog from it, hmmm, might have to look into that.

Later,
JH

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

Facebook, curling and snow

Do you facebook? Can I ask why? I just deactivated my facebook account. Why, because I don't have time to go there and tend a farm, update my status, send spitting llamas, take a movie test, choose my favorite color, decide if I am happy or sad, tend the farm some more, answer friend requests from people I don't know and on and on and on. Maybe I am getting like Coach Ray and am a curmudgeon.

Maybe I am becoming a technophobe. I just recently got a new cell phone. It is really hard to find a phone that is just a phone. I have a camera, I don't need an MP3 player, I don't text or email from the phone because the buttons are too small. Just a phone please and don't look at me like that. Whatever.

Anyhoodle. Playing a practice game against Olympic hopefuls Charrissa and team tomorrow. Ten ends with time clocks so that they can get a feel for the whole thing. A couple of her team have never played with clocks or the whole playdown process.

Waiting for the first snow storm of the season. Fired up the snowblower yesterday to make sure it ran okay and everything was in good shape. I do like power toys.

Later,
JH