Adjustments

I went into work a couple of days early today to meet with some of my department and try to get a head start on a couple of projects.
It’s been over 5 years since I dealt with copiers that need department codes, HR, receptionists, public transit, desktop support technicians, helpdesk tracking systems, large phone systems, [...]

Fun with plastic cameras

From the first roll with my TIME camera:

I’m tempted to go buy another one; I found a pristine condition camera with the same sticky shutter problem they all seem to have, for $1.99, complete with vinyl case and instruction manual. The shutter problem is an easy fix - douse the mechanism with lighter fluid!

w00t!

I have a job offer being fed-ex overnited to me as I type this. More details to come!

Finally, a solution…

I worked with a client of mine to solve an inconsistent SonicWall firewall problem - we deleted and recreated the colocation facility’s routes, upgraded the router firmware, and re-initialized the router, wiping the current configuration, and re-entered the configuration by hand. Some time in there, the application server failed, and so we were able to [...]

What a weekend!

My son was christened this weekend, and we had a Big Greek Christening Party at our house afterwards. Lots of home-made baklava (my wife’s is the best), spanakopita, BBQ lamb, and lots more food.
My son’s been going all weekend long, with occasional naps, but he’s never gotten cranky.
Unfortunately, I had to miss Dexter Riley’s BBQ [...]

Stan Ridgway @ Starry Plough

Two alternate views on life…

“People who speak in metaphors can shampoo my crotch”
“You say Po-tay-toe, I say ‘fuck this’”