Monthly Archives: July 2017

New Laptop

Posted on July 11, 2017 by larry

Got my first Core i7 E6410.  Also has 8GB of RAM. Unfortunately there is no bottom plate.  Luckily I was able fit one from another one. Also got a smartphone selfie stick that can detach and attach to a tripod. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Weird Today

Posted on July 10, 2017 by larry

Not a true headache, but head feeling woozy, either lack of sleep or dehydration. Drinking water now,  but still need sleep. Gonna go to bed early. Also knee acting up.  Can’t run.  So this was not just a weird day … Continue reading →

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Geared Up For Video

Posted on July 9, 2017 by larry

Got a lot of things setup for my videos. Built a fresh plain image of Windows 7 Here is a screen shot of the Intro Here is my recording studio/bench Need to get some videos out now.  Also looking at … Continue reading →

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Back Sore

Posted on July 8, 2017 by larry

On the road heading back from Canada.  Spent the night there bit slept on a mattress.  Back is now sore. But got some cool food to eat. Did some cool things last night, but am hurting. 

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Feeling Good About Monitoring

Posted on July 7, 2017 by larry

The home monitoring stuff seems good now. May need to replace the motion sensors outside the home, the seem too sensitive. Not sure what is available out there. A camera there should help. Nice day, may go for a drive.

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Traffic Light ESP8266

Posted on July 6, 2017 by larry

I finally got the faux traffic light going.  It is cool because it does light up.  Now I want a loud alarm to go with it. But the big progress today was getting an updated script that I can set … Continue reading →

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Damage Not Bad

Posted on July 5, 2017 by larry

So the 4th of July wasn’t too bad on me.  I weighed in at 295.4 after a gym workout. For yucks I weighed in after a Cedar River 2 mile walk, I will call the 295.4 official but I did … Continue reading →

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July 4th 2017

Posted on July 4, 2017 by larry

What a chill day, ran in the morning to get it over with, Bar B Qued in the evening. Got some new gear together, one was a hard drive cleanup. Unfortunately I did not complete my goals. Not 1 movie. … Continue reading →

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New Toys

Posted on July 3, 2017 by larry

Got my new radio sensors but I do not think they are the right frequency. Also noticed that I been picking up some signals that may not be mine.  Looks like some neighbor is using the 433Mhz. Also got some … Continue reading →

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Tired Even After Rest Day

Posted on July 2, 2017 by larry

I have been trying to rest today but I think something is really screwy with my sleep schedule. I don’t think I have been sleeping right, tonight I hope to get some good sleep. Thinking of getting better sleep will … Continue reading →

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