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July 26, 2003

Emerging from insanity?

So as we pass the halfway mark of the year (I guess it was a few weeks ago), I'm beginning to sense a slow emergence from the craziness. Kieran's pyeloplasty when well, he's home from the hospital and seemingly little worse for the wear (knock knock).

We've accepted and offer to buy our condo, and we've all but finished moving out (phone, caller id box, and metal bed frame).

Grampa Gary mowed the lawn; I got some shelves for the garage and we are actually beginning to put things away.

So as not to forget: A sincere thank you to my parent's, my brother and future sister-in-law, and especially my in-laws (especially Gary for parting with his wonderful wife, Jean, who always take good care of my family when we can use an extra set of hands).... I can't imagine going through the past few weeks without all the help, assistance and support.

Posted by KnipSter at 07:35 AM | Comments (0)

July 21, 2003

on Moving...

So my poor brother bemoans being left out of my last entry. No offense met, he's got a pretty busy life going right now, and I would presume to create a to do list for him in advance, but I'm sure he will attest that we are capable of making use of his time when he is available.

The move is nearly completion, just a little more from the attic, laundary room, freezer and porch.

Apparently the folks took off with our keys.... Thats a real bummer...

Posted by KnipSter at 02:19 PM | Comments (1)

July 17, 2003

Parents, Parents everywhere.

So my parent's are coming to visit(help). I'm not quite sure they know what they are getting into, but we have all the necessities for their visit: broadband access, wifi, water, floor for sleeping.

Let's make a list of stuff for us(them) to accomplish:


  1. Keep Grandchildren entertained (walks,blocks, car in the backyard, car in the front yard)

  2. Dining Room Chandelier->Eat in Kitchen

  3. Eat in Kitchen Chandelier->Condo

  4. Condo Chandelier->Dining Room

  5. Three Way Light at top of Center Hall Stairs is only 2.5 way...

  6. Help move>
    1. Computer & Desk

    2. Attic Contents

    3. Storage/Laundry Room Contents

    4. Kitchen Contents


  7. Relax, enjoy, surf, be merry

Posted by KnipSter at 09:17 AM | Comments (2)

July 11, 2003

Broadband everywhere!

So I've moved my cable modem to the new house... When I came back to the condo to sleep I really felt disconnected from the world knowing I had no connection. It was eery... Coming down the stairs I noticed the Xmas gadget my father got me.... Didn't I already determine the next door neighbor had a broadband connection and wireless access point?

But the firmware doesn't list the available SSIDs(Update: The latest update restores this function, removed by an earlier upgrade). Maybe I'll try his last name(Update: in case you didn't figure it out, I wouldn't have to guess now)... Yup there's the WLAN light... Sweet... Wonder how good a connection I have is... Speed Test 1.5Mbps... Sweet... SBC DSL PPoE settings in his linksys setup... Guess SBC is got decent performance... I check the activity logs to make sure I'm not taking his bandwidth if he was using it... Good thing changing the default password on the router, but maybe not to the same as the broadcasted SSID(which you don't have to guess). Maybe he is intentionally keeping it somewhat open..

Thanks Neighbor....

Posted by KnipSter at 11:00 PM | Comments (1)

The Moving Begins...

So I started moving stuff in.... The Cable guy brings me digital cable goodness tomorrow... Apparently the cable modem just works and the old cable box also appears to function... Good enough for tonight and this is my first time using Broadband at the new pad.... My WiFi access point location is fine for now, but I don't think its going to be the final resting place...

Met another next door neighbor and an interesting guy from around the corner. Everyone seems really nice.

Posted by KnipSter at 09:34 PM | Comments (0)