Thursday, August 03, 2006

Happy Days Boat trip uploaded again to blip.tv

I received notice that Blip.tv experienced a hardware crash on one of their servers and that two of my videos which were pretty new did not survive.  I uploaded the Happy Days boat ride late last night and I will upload the Denver trip again between now and Monday.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

What end-users can't stand about you - Network World

What end-users can't stand about you - Network World

I really liked this article and agree with what it says. If you are an IT pro like myself check this out and see if you are doing these things. If you are please STOP IT. LOL...

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Hamster Wheel Gone Wrong - Google Video

Hamster Wheel Gone Wrong - Google Video

This is TOO funny... Poor Hamster

HD Boat Trip 2006


Watch the video
This video shows the footage of being on the Ashley River and Charleston Harbor. We took five boats to another marina and had a cookout.

Protecting against vulnerabilities in wireless drivers - Network World

Protecting against vulnerabilities in wireless drivers - Network World

This is a very excellent article that discussing security vulnerabilities with regards to different OS's and 802.11 wireless protocol.

Happy Days Boat Trip


Watch the video
SCSSA and Happy Days and Special Times sponsored the 2006 Boat trip from the Charleston Harbor. This clip shows an interview with SCSSA members, a boat captain and the children playing in a pool that was also donated by SCSSA. Five boats were used by SCSSA to transport the kids with cancer, their siblings and parents.

Monday, July 24, 2006

High-tech jobs recovery? Don't believe the hype

High-tech jobs recovery? Don't believe the hype

I read this article this morning and have to say that I agree whole heartedly. Information Technology for a career path is not the best move for anyone these days. Once upon a time, before September 11th 2001 , I could write my own check. Today I am struggling to find a contract doing desktop support and I am making way below what I was used to making. Because of this I am considering furthering my education and getting back into the medical field doing something other than computer support.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Starting over July 23rd 2006

Starting Over July 23rd 2006

Sun, Jul 16 2006
Total Calories Consumed 1,790
Mon, Jul 17 2006
Total Calories Consumed 2,182
Tue, Jul 18 2006
Total Calories Consumed 1,373
Wed, Jul 19 2006
Total Calories Consumed 2,031
Thu, Jul 20 2006
Total Calories Consumed 1,414
Fri, Jul 21 2006
Total Calories Consumed 1,814
Sat, Jul 22 2006
Total Calories Consumed 1,748
Sun, Jul 23 2006
Breakfast and Lunch thus far
Total Calories Consumed 1,360

Exercise Accountability

Mon, Jul 17 2006 Elliptical Trainer - Moderate Effort 35 949
Weight Lifting - (Free Weight Nautilus or Universal-type), Light or Moderate Effort, Light Workout, General 30 244
Total Calories Burned 1192.7

Tue, Jul 18 2006 Swimming - Breaststroke, General 20 542
Total Calories Burned 542.1

Wed, Jul 19 2006
Elliptical Trainer - Moderate Effort 30 813
Weight Lifting - (Free Weight Nautilus or Universal-type), Light or Moderate Effort, Light Workout, General 30 244
Total Calories Burned 1057.1

Fri, Jul 21 2006
Elliptical Trainer - Moderate Effort 30 813
Weight Lifting - (Free Weight Nautilus or Universal-type), Light or Moderate Effort, Light Workout, General 35 285
Total Calories Burned 1097.8

Sat, Jul 22 2006
Non-food Shopping - Standing or Walking 300 1,871
Total Calories Burned 1870.5

Sun, Jul 23 2006
Non-food Shopping - Standing or Walking 300 1,871
Total Calories Burned 1,871


Well, as you can see, I am committed to starting over. I feel great and have lots of energy and feel much much stronger than ever before. As for weight loss, that is not happening for now. Hopefully that will begint o happen very soon. I am counting every single calorie that I stick in my mouth and I am increasing the intensity of my workouts every time I go. I find that the Hydroxycut is giving me more energy and curbing my hunger pangs some. This next week I intend to increase the dosage of Hydroxycut to 2 pills per day, one early in the morning and one around 2 pm. Hopefully that will cause me to eat less food altogether. On a positive note my blood pressure is down to around 116/68. My exercising on a regular basis has really had a dramatic affect on my blood pressure. I am also not having as much swelling in my ankles as I once did which is a good thing.

So, I consider this last week a good week. I am still starting over...





Thursday, July 20, 2006


zoomed in image of one of the boats in our entourage today Posted by Picasa

zoomed in image of Arthur Ravenel Bridge  Posted by Picasa

Picture of Arthur Ravenel Bridge from Charleston Harbor July 20th 2006 Posted by Picasa

You can see the coast guard emblem on the side of the hull in this picture Posted by Picasa

another view of CG Sailboat  Posted by Picasa

Coast Guard Sailboat in Charleston Harbor Posted by Picasa

entourage of boats that were part of our party today. We took out about 50 kids for Happy days and Special times Posted by Picasa

smaller boat zooming past us Posted by Picasa

River shot in front of the boat Posted by Picasa

control tower that raises the bridge for boats to go under it Posted by Picasa

draw bridge on river we were on today Posted by Picasa

captain of the boat I was on today Posted by Picasa