The Arrival of Georgie

About a month ago we added a new creature to our family, Georgie, to orange cat. This is a picture of him sleeping. Isn't he cute!

"Meow!"

Um, the cat just said "hello".

We now have four cats, three adults (Blackie, TJ and Chubbie) and the kitten. Chubbie, the only adult "male" cat, has gotten a long really well with Georgie. When the kitten is in one of his active periods, we'll often find the two of them wrestling.

Backyard Lake

We have backyard lake now!

To the right ( --> ) is a photo of our backyard lake. Our backyard turns into a lake a few times every spring, and a few times every autumn.

Don't you wish you had a backyard lake?

Most of the year, we actually have a peninsula that'd been carved out by a creek. In this photo, taken today, the creek is about 1.5 - 2 feet above its normal level. It's so high because we've had a bit of warm weather (it got up to 52 today!) that's melting all our snow.

Blizzard of 2007

Winter finally arrived in a big way on February 3rd with a blizzard. The weather did an excellent job of basically shutting down the region. You know the weather is bad when the state police have TV stations flash the following message, "Please, oh please, just stay in your homes." Our high temperature that weekend on our front pourch was 8 degrees Fahrenheit with a windcill of probably -15. Brrr! We didn't actually receive that much snow, but it was very windy.

I Got Me Some Mega Hertz

Have you ever wondered about the actual meanings of various computer technology terms? If so, then today is your lucky day, my friend. For today, just for you, Spike the Wave presents Technology for Country Folk. Click on the image to see the full version and learn the true definition of such computer technology words as "monitor", "RAM", "software" and "reboot". Enjoy!

disclaimer: The image is not my original work. Should I ever learn the name of the image's creator, I will post appropriate credit.

Frustration Buying A New Computer

Have you ever wanted to buy a computer but, frankly, were a little confused by all the various options? If so, perhaps you can sympathize with Lou Costello as he tries to buy a computer from Bud Abbott.

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business.? What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal.? What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue "W".
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue "w" if you don't start with some straight answers? What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to tr ack my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!

(A few days later)

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on "START"...........

To learn more about Abbott & Costello, check out their official web site, their entry in Wikipedia, or read a transcript of their Who's On First comedy routine.

disclaimer: This homage to Abbott and Costello is not my original work. Should I ever learn the name of the actual author, I will post appropriate credit.