Well, not tons, but I am planning on whipping out another batch this weekend. So stinky. So good for you.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Tomatoes from the garden
I lucked out for lunch today! A big ole pile of tomatoes, picked me green and they finally ripened. Mmmmmmmm! 
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Getting a fair amount done
Without internet distractions, I have been able to accomplish what feels like a lot to me. I have been working diligently on my Nitto (it's almost done!!). I am pretty sure that I kept it pretty close to the right temperature the whole time, the cooler definitely smells like things fermenting, a smell similar to the sauerkraut. I guess we'll find out by tomorrow morning if the Nitto kinase was able to inoculate the rest of the beans. I can't imagine that it didn't they were for sure mostly slimy when I popped the plastic wrap on them.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Off the matrix
I disconnected myself from the Facebook again. It feels great to not have the urge to check it every 5 seconds. Deleted the app on my phone and on the computer. I am going to stick to blog posts, twitter and the new 'ello' , thought skeptics are saying that the site is just short term and it will be spun off as soon as there is enough users on it. I really hope that is not the case, but it is highly likely.
Tonight was productive with no social media. I was able to cook up a batch of soybeans which I am attempting to ferment into Natto , which is a Japnese dish which is said to not be for people outside of Japan. We'll see about that I guess. I am trying to maintain it at 100 degree for 24 hour. I have a bunch of socks filled with rice and beans I am using as the heat source, and I am insulating with about 4 towels inside of a cooler, and the cooler is suspending above a heater in my room. This could get crazy.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Daily salads
Salad is the most boring way to health.
I've been eating salad every day all week. I feel pretty awesome, but man is it boring to just sit there and chomp on a big pile of salad during lunch break. Boooooooooooooooooring.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Sunday boring sunday
Well, maybe it's not boring, just off to a slow start. Had a pretty good average breakfast, and now I am just messing around on the computer for a little while before I take a long walk (that's the plan anyway),
I don't know where exactly I will go, but I know that I need to stretch my legs. I am currently just waiting for the surface to recharge, then I am hitting the bricks.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
To the dump to the dump to the dump dump dump
Got rid of the broken exercise bike. We took a little trip to the south transfer station , which smelled fantastic!
I am working on typing with the screen keyboard . It's a little strange, there isn't much in the way of touch feedback. The little click sounds are important, since you can't really tell what exactly is going on.
I guess netter cool it on the blogging for today. I don't have much to say right now.
Another day of gardening!
We meandered into the work party a bit late. We got a late start and indulged in dome pancakes before making our way down to the garden. We've been working on re-mulching the trees that are in the strip between the street and the sidewalk. We put in a good hour each making sure it was done properly with cardboard underneath to suppress the weeds. Our plot is going like gangbusters , plenty of growth on all the plants. We harvested a little kale and some beet greens for lunch.
I am not so sure about the split keyboard typing on the surface pro 3. It is just a tad awkward.
Got a pro 3!!
By chance I just happened to get upgraded from a surface pro2 to a surface pro 3. The 2 had a small issue where the mouse pointer would disappear at random. The tech at the store could not figure out what the deal was, so they gave me a new one. The only bummer part is that there are several adobe apps which I will need to re-install. I don't know if I was really using them that much or at all, but they are nice to have if needed, ya know?
That protection plan has already paid for itself after only 3 months or so that I have had the surface. Anybody thinking about buying anything Microsoft , definitely get the protection plan and they will treat you like royalty there. I have to say, I was skeptical about Microsoft's products, but after a fair amount of use, I am starting to be a convert. Sure, they are a little more expensive than a lot of free-er offerings like Google, but if you actually do pay for what you are using, it's pretty top notch. I guess I should expect that? Every interaction I have had with MS's customer service has been a very positive experience. I'll stop with the praising now.
TIme to get some gardening done on this sunny Saturday.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
the pro 3?????
So, looks like MS just dropped the bomb with the surface pro 3. Seems like the 2 just came out!! No fair!
Monday, April 21, 2014
Still hanging in there!
So, a little update on the surface pro 2.
It is still running like a champ. I am a little worried about the $119 or whatever keyboard cover. Some people I know have reported that theirs have fallen apart. I don't type on the thing all that much, so I think it's mostly the hinge I should try to conserve.
I know the smart cover on my ipad wore out after about 2 years, so I have some time.
In other news, I've been doing a bunch of random home improvement projects like installing shelves, coat racks, and hanging pictures and whatnot. Now I just need to figure out how to clear the land behind my house and put in some privacy shrubs.
It is still running like a champ. I am a little worried about the $119 or whatever keyboard cover. Some people I know have reported that theirs have fallen apart. I don't type on the thing all that much, so I think it's mostly the hinge I should try to conserve.
I know the smart cover on my ipad wore out after about 2 years, so I have some time.
In other news, I've been doing a bunch of random home improvement projects like installing shelves, coat racks, and hanging pictures and whatnot. Now I just need to figure out how to clear the land behind my house and put in some privacy shrubs.
Monday, April 07, 2014
I am the omni user once again!
Well,... sort of .
I can at least run Linux within windows, which is really good enough for what I want to do. I don't think I will ever be in the space where I was running Linux within windows within OSX. That tunneling was pretty epic.
I sold the old MacBook officially, which was really hard to do, even though I can really only commit to one computer at a time, that one was really great. The new rig is of course faster and more compact and works well with adult business stuff, but the back was just a beautiful machine. Le sigh.
I can at least run Linux within windows, which is really good enough for what I want to do. I don't think I will ever be in the space where I was running Linux within windows within OSX. That tunneling was pretty epic.
I sold the old MacBook officially, which was really hard to do, even though I can really only commit to one computer at a time, that one was really great. The new rig is of course faster and more compact and works well with adult business stuff, but the back was just a beautiful machine. Le sigh.
Saturday, April 05, 2014
Hot damn - dorking around proper
So, I was able to play around a little bit and get virtual machines running on the surface pro. I am using virtual box, which I have never used before. It's a little laggy when compared to parallels, but it's also free, so , that's a thing.
I installed a gnome version of Ubuntu and some other Linux that has a really small install, but it's a little too small, it doesn't really do much at all. I always want to make sure that I at least have access to Linux / UNIX so that I can keep sharp on my terminal commands. I don't know why that is such a thing for me, but it totally is. I like interacting directly with my machine, cut out the visual layers.
I installed a gnome version of Ubuntu and some other Linux that has a really small install, but it's a little too small, it doesn't really do much at all. I always want to make sure that I at least have access to Linux / UNIX so that I can keep sharp on my terminal commands. I don't know why that is such a thing for me, but it totally is. I like interacting directly with my machine, cut out the visual layers.
Friday, April 04, 2014
OMFG
So, I am pretty set on this little surface, it is coming in extremely handy. I am addicted to writing with the stylus.
I got an awesome program yesterday, FL Studio "groove" , which is a very high-powered rhythm / keyboard, song composition tool, it was only $4.99 , I am still pinching myself about the price. They really made that program well. They could have easily charged $20 for it, but maybe they are trying to reach an untapped market of I dunno maybe teenagers that want to start writing electronic music.
I got it simply as a toy, I played around last night for a couple hours, it has already paid itself off in my eyes.
I got an awesome program yesterday, FL Studio "groove" , which is a very high-powered rhythm / keyboard, song composition tool, it was only $4.99 , I am still pinching myself about the price. They really made that program well. They could have easily charged $20 for it, but maybe they are trying to reach an untapped market of I dunno maybe teenagers that want to start writing electronic music.
I got it simply as a toy, I played around last night for a couple hours, it has already paid itself off in my eyes.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Breakfast at the admiral bird
Enjoying a nice coffee shop chill out / dork around on computers session with my lady at the admiral bird, which is a new coffee shop at the admiral junction.
I am going to try to take a pic and stick it in this blog post with the device I am writing with. Future tech moment. Behold?
BAM!
I don't know why I am so blown away by that? Also cool, I can totally look like I am studiously working away on my computer, but secretly be filming people.
Anyway this coffee shop is pretty nice, a very comfortable space.
I am going to try to take a pic and stick it in this blog post with the device I am writing with. Future tech moment. Behold?
I don't know why I am so blown away by that? Also cool, I can totally look like I am studiously working away on my computer, but secretly be filming people.
Anyway this coffee shop is pretty nice, a very comfortable space.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Getting there!
So, I am getting more and more accustomed to the new rig. The only thing that I am disappointed in is this things ability to edit video. I guess that is not exactly what I purchased it for, but it would be nice if I. could at least do a little minor editing.
I am getting a handle on the multitasking thing, which I have to admit is pretty cool. There is a really nasty error that prevents the Netflix app from working, but luckily the desktop version still works in a browser.
In other news I sold an old car I was not really using, and perhaps a guitar. If I also manage to sell my old MacBook pro for a decent amount, my balance sheet will be on its way to recovery.
I am getting a handle on the multitasking thing, which I have to admit is pretty cool. There is a really nasty error that prevents the Netflix app from working, but luckily the desktop version still works in a browser.
In other news I sold an old car I was not really using, and perhaps a guitar. If I also manage to sell my old MacBook pro for a decent amount, my balance sheet will be on its way to recovery.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Expaning my powers - like magic!
I just picked up a 64gb micro SD card, I can't believe how much storage is on such a tiny little thing, simply mind blowing. There is 4 times as much storage on this than there is on my iPhone.
I plan on using the card as a transfer device to move the last of the files off my MacBook (R.I.P.)
So, total storage on my device is upwards of 300GB, which should hold me for a while. Now to just sell the MacBook, which is a feat all in itself.
I plan on using the card as a transfer device to move the last of the files off my MacBook (R.I.P.)
So, total storage on my device is upwards of 300GB, which should hold me for a while. Now to just sell the MacBook, which is a feat all in itself.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Day 3 - still more files. Gar.
I don't know how my digital life go so big. I have so many GB of files to transfer sooooo many. The trouble is that there is no real good way to transfer files from a mac to a windows PC. I am finding that a lot of the files I cannot open. I am sure this is just because I don't have whatever modern program is required.
I am still thinking I made the right decision. I scaled down my collection by one device (once I sell the MacBook), the surface is much quicker than the MBP, though the user-friendliness leaves a little to be desired. Luckily I normally have the patience to figure my computing problems out so that I can get the computer doing exactly what I want. More computing adventures tomorrow.
I am still thinking I made the right decision. I scaled down my collection by one device (once I sell the MacBook), the surface is much quicker than the MBP, though the user-friendliness leaves a little to be desired. Luckily I normally have the patience to figure my computing problems out so that I can get the computer doing exactly what I want. More computing adventures tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Day 2 - going great
So, day 2 has been pretty cool. I had a meeting and took some hand written notes on the surface. It was great to be able to scribble away without wasting paper as is usually the case during meetings.
I am getting a handle on the interface and multi-tasking is getting a lot easier. For instance I am able to jot down this blog post while doing many other things.
I think I am going to push this purchase up to 4 stars.
I am getting a handle on the interface and multi-tasking is getting a lot easier. For instance I am able to jot down this blog post while doing many other things.
I think I am going to push this purchase up to 4 stars.
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