Michael Louis Scott
June 1997 to Date
http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/
Email: mikescot@optonline.net
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<888> 01/22/02 Tuesday 8:00 A.M.: I finished my sifting through the email
and my regular computer routine. I wrote a relative a letter. I will now have a couple of hotdogs with buns
and ketchup and mustard a dill pickle and ice tea. I will then clean up and go out for some
fresh air. CIO
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<888> 01/22/02 Tuesday 4:10 A.M.: I was up at 3 A.M.. I put a new 60 watt
light bulb in the Decoy lamp in the bedroom. Yesterday, I replaced the 8 watt
light bulb in the center living room lamp with a 40 watt bulb which I leave on
all the time. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, toast, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I will now do a little bit of regular computer work. CIO
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<888> 01/21/02 Monday 7:30 P.M.: I finished my regular internet routine
after dinner. I also watched the ABC evening news. I guess I will head off to
bed now. CIO
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<888> 01/21/02 Monday 5:35 P.M.: I watched a bit of television with my
visitor. We had some cheese and crackers and ice tea. My friend left about 3 P.M.. I relaxed a bit.
I just noticed that the redirect at DNS2GO for “mrscott.com” works pointing to www.geocities.com/mikelscott/ . However there is a java script debug
problem with it caused by the advertising link. However, at least former users
will now find what remains of my old web site. I noticed that www.tigerdirect.com offers an interesting $300 barebones system, but
when one considers the memory difference it is pretty much the same as www.accessmicro.com. I also uninstall and reinstalled Client for
Microsoft Networks. My network logon has occasionally been spotty when starting
up. It seems to work fine now. I noticed two items enabled in the XP Firewall,
possibly caused by the new Microsoft Messenger. I disabled them. I also locked
out two more Trojan Horses from Optimum’s network. I will now have a Stauffer’s
20 ounce lasagna for diner and an ice tea. CIO
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<888> 01/21/02 Monday 11:40 A.M.: I finished house cleaning and watering
the plants. I also ran Norton AntiVirus 2002, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton
WinDoctor, Norton SpeedDisk. I fixed the power connector on the power nozzle on
the Electrolux vacuum cleaner. It is about 20 years old, and the connector
tends to get loose some times. If the part were available, I could probably buy
a new part for less than $10 and install it. It can be annoying when vacuuming
and having the power nozzle cut in and out. I made up a batch of ice tea using
five Bigelow bags, five Lipton bags, two Lipton Green tea, one Twinings Prince
of Wales, Earle Grey, Black Currant, and Ceylon breakfast bags using the
formula at http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/icetea.htm . I had two hotdogs with
buns and mustard and ketchup a dill pickle and the rest of the pineapple cantaloupe
fruit salad. I just finished cleaning up. A friend just stopped by to visit.
CIO
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<888> 01/21/02 Monday 5:40 A.M.: My friend and I went out yesterday after
the last message. We drove down by the waterfront. We then drove over to Tod’s
Point, and we walked the shoreline along the eastern beach area for a while in
the morning. Quite a few people were out
there walking dogs. I viewed a large ship heading westward along Long Island’s
north shore. We returned back to my place about 11 A.M.. My friend then ran out
briefly to the Food Emporium and bought two shell steaks with bones for $3.99 a
pound. I broiled these for dinner, and we had them along with steamed white
rice and steamed broccoli and ice tea. After dinner I rested a while. We went back
out about 3 P.M., and we walked lower Greenwich Avenue. We returned back to my
place, and I made my friend a cappuccino.
We then watched television until 8 P.M., when my friend left. I headed
off to bed. I was up at 2 A.M., and I had breakfast of oatmeal, toast with
strawberry jelly, coffee, orange juice, and vitamins. I then went back to bed
until just a short while ago. I will now start my weekly house cleaning routine
after checking out a couple of news web sites.
I received a post card from a relative this weekend from the volcanic
island of Bali in Indonesia. CIO
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<888> 01/20/02 Sunday 7:30 A.M.:
A friend showed up yesterday about 5 P.M.. We split a Red Baron extra cheese pizza along
with having ice tea. We stayed up until
11 P.M., and my friend stayed down because of the snow. I chatted with a
relative twice yesterday. I had some of the Pepperidge Farm layer cake. I was
up at 4 A.M.. I cooked breakfast of 3 scrambled eggs apiece, toast with
Smuckers strawberry jelly, orange juice, vitamins, and coffee. We have been
watching television. My friend went out to clean off the 3 inches of snow off
our cars. I am feeling a bit better. CIO
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<888> 01/19/02 Saturday 5:45 A.M.:
I cleaned up, and I went out after the last message yesterday. I stopped
by the Outpatient Clinic at the Greenwich Hospital, and they said I should take
Nyquil or Tylenol. I then went by Putnam
Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street.
I then drove down by the waterfront.
I stopped by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. I then went by the Stop
and Shop, and I bought two buy one get one free of Red Baron four cheese pizzas
both for $4.99, two Pepperidge Farm chocolate layer cakes $1.99 each, a
Stauffer’s 20 ounce lasagna for $3.49 for $12.46 total. I returned home. I
continued resting. I had some cheese and
crackers around midnight. Earlier in the
day, I finished off the carrot cake. I just had breakfast of oatmeal, toast,
orange juice, and vitamins. I guess I will continue resting again today. A
friend called, and said he would be down to visit tomorrow. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 01/18/02:
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<888> 01/18/02 Friday 7:30 A.M.: The mail server was down until now. I
checked with Optimum and they told me it was down. Gibson Research www.grc.com has information about recent internet security
alerts. I checked with Symantec’s
security site, and my site is safely secure. I downloaded the latest Norton
AntiVirus updates. I will now send out my weekly email. I feel pretty much the same. I am not sure
whether I should go out or not. Flu information at http://flustar.com/ and http://www.fluwatch.com/index2.html . I am not sure if I am getting over the flu
or just an ordinary cold. CIO
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<888> 01/18/02 Friday 5:45 A.M.: I rested until 3 A.M., and then I
watched some television until 4 A.M.. I had two hotdogs with buns and ketchup
and mustard, the rest of the herbal rice reheated, a portion of the pineapple
and cantaloupe mixture, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I then made my bed. I just finished cleaning
up and showering for the first time since Monday. I guess I had the three day
Asian flu, and I am just getting over it. I took another CVS extra strength
pain reliever gel cap and a Echinacea and Goldenseal complex pill when I had
the last meal. I am feeling a bit better, although I am still a bit under the
weather. I guess I will go out later this morning for some food. I have only had a half dozen cigarettes in the last four
days, so I will try to quit for now. I will now do a little bit of regular
computer work, and I will send out my weekly note. CIO
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<888> 01/17/02 Thursday 11:35 P.M.: I continued to rest all day trying to
shake off the flu bug. Around 6 A.M., I
had two hotdogs with buns and mustard and ketchup and reheated herbal rice and
ice tea. Around 11 A.M., I had a bowl of the cantaloupe and pineapple
mixture. About 6 P.M., I had three
medium boiled eggs, toast, vitamins, and orange juice. I just now had two cold
slices of eye round and with reheated herbal rice, two slices of Pepperidge
Farm carrot cake, and ice tea. I have been taking a CVS extra strength pain
reliever gel cap about every five to six hours. I also am taking the Echinacea
and Goldenseal complex pill about three times a day. I am beginning to feel a
little bit better, but I am not sure whether I will be recovered or not
tomorrow. I will continue to rest until the flu goes away. CIO
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<888> 01/17/02 Thursday 3:00 A.M.: I did a bit of regular computer work.
I checked the mail. I guess I will try to rest some more to shake this cold.
CIO
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<888> 01/17/02 Thursday 1:55 A.M.: I have continued to stay in bed
resting trying to shake off this cold or flu. I did have some Carr’s crackers
and Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese yesterday after the last note. Around noon I had some Wise potato chips. I
was up at 6 P.M., and I had oatmeal, two slices of toast with margarine and grated
parmesan cheese on it, vitamins, orange juice, and no coffee. I watched the ABC
evening news. I continued to rest through the evening. Besides taking my
vitamins, I have been taking every six hours a CVS extra strength pain reliever
gel cap and an Echinacea and Goldenseal complex pill. I had some wheat crackers
about 9 P.M.. I just had some reheated herbal rice with two slices of cold eye
round with Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce and ice tea. I will now check
the mail, and maybe do a small bit of computer work before going back to bed. CIO
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<888> 01/16/02 Wednesday 5:35 A.M.: I went through my email. I went
through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I went through some XP
newsgroups. I looked at the XP Ebook with Microsoft Reader. I created a
bootable XP MS DOS disk with the format command and Partition Manager on it. I
have been using my glasses while working on the computer which at this point
seems easier on the eyes. I am a bit tired, so I will rest a while. CIO
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<888> 01/16/02 Wednesday 12:55 A.M.: I have come down with a bit of a
cold or flu. I was up at 6 P.M., and I had
breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, and
vitamins. I went back to bed until midnight. I just finished off my coffee with
some ice. I had two slices of cold eye round with horseradish and Lea and
Perrins Worcestershire sauce along with reheated herbal rice and ice tea. I
took another Echinacea and Goldenseal complex pill which I also take with my
vitamins. I will now do a little bit of regular computer work. CIO
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<888> 01/15/02 Tuesday 2:40 A.M.: I went through my normal computer
routine. I emailed a couple of friends. I am feeling a bit tired, so I might go
to bed early. Perhaps it is because I
did not have a second cup of coffee earlier. CIO
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<888> 01/15/02 Tuesday 1:45 A.M.: I had two slices of cold beef with
horseradish and Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce along with reheated herbal
rice and ice tea and a piece of cake. I blocked another IP address. The five IP addresses I have blocked that are
attacking my computer with Trojan Horse entrance are “24.93.241.97”, “24.116.63.100”,
“24.127.116.193”, “24.185.227.139”, “24.101.48.161”. I assume that either these
are the source of the Trojan Horse attacks, which would assume they are not
very proficient hackers or that someone is spoofing these IP address. Most
hackers hide their IP addresses, so these might not actually be the real source
of the Trojan Horse attacks. CIO
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<888> 01/15/02 Tuesday 12:35 A.M.: I signed up for the AT&T one rate
plan of 10 cents a minute and $5 minimum per month. I will have to check when I
can get a person instead of a computer about whether this is the rate for
interstate calls as well as intrastate calls. CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 11:35 P.M.: I watched a little bit of
television. There is not much going
on. I refrigerated the ice tea. CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 10:45 P.M.: I relaxed a bit, and I had some ice tea
and some Wise potato chips. CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 10:15 P.M.: I was up at 6 P.M.. I had a crank fax
call and a wrong number call. I had breakfast of oatmeal, toast, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I watched the ABC evening news. I chatted with a friend.
I cleaned up, and I went out, and I stopped by the Greenwich Library, and I
read the local paper and the Wall Street Journal. I walked lower Greenwich
Avenue. I returned home. I received a letter from AT&T, I have to sign up
for a new rate plan. I tried calling them, and they said it is a Holiday, and
they would be closed until Wednesday. I am not sure what Holiday it is. I am making
up a batch of http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/icetea.htm . When I returned home, I had some of the
pineapple cantaloupe fruit salad, and I also had a slice of the Pepperidge Farm
chocolate layer cake. I also had a slice of it this morning before going to
bed. CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 6:35 A.M.: I finished my regular computer routine.
I had to block a fourth IP address Trojan Horse that the Symantec Firewall
detected. Well, I suppose some of these early morning risers like to do a
little bit of hacking before going to work. Let me remind any hackers that professional
corporations take a dim view of such activity, and this could lead to the
termination of their contracts of employment if caught, since at my level it
does not really matter, but on a higher professional level, most professional
employers would take a dim view of such activity, particularly when directed at
an individual like myself. I suppose, it is like throwing a rock through a
window, anyone can do it, but few people do it under recently. Well have a good
morning, I am off to bed. CIO
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01/14/02 Monday 5:40 A.M.: Having trouble on the internet, this could be why Chris Pirillo - C:\PIRILLO.EXE . CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 5:25 A.M.: I found this link on Lockernome email No More Popup Ads . CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 4:50 A.M.: I had a minor technical problem. I was
trying to make my long list of Favorites available to Guest login, by putting
my Favorites in a temporary e:\webroot\favhold folder and then tranfering the
empty Favorites folder into the C: folder for All Users, and hopefully thus
enabling it, and then transferring the empty folder back into the E:\webroot
directory to enable it for both logins, however it was going to take to long,
so I cancelled the operation after the !First and Bookmarks folders were
transferred, but when I tried to open the temporary folder it was Access
Denied, so I restored the !First and Bookmarks folder from the backup back into
the e:\webroot\favorites directory. I then noticed they were all attributed
with the Read attribute, so I cleared this attribute in all my favorites. I
then for some reason can not delete the favhold folder which is still access denied.
I also tried doing this with a Safe boot to no avail. Well anyway the Favorites
are back to normal, except for any in those two folders I might have added in
the last month since the backup which would not be many. Possibly interrupting
the operation which is tied to a Windows System folder caused the problem. Well
it is back to normal computer routine. The enabling of the Favorites on the
system does not seem to slow it down at all. Well, I suppose out there in the
world, there might be one or two spiders that miss the favorites on the web,
but I have not received any email from users to that effect. I also had 12
Carr’s crackers with slices of Vermont extra sharp cheese and some ice tea. CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 2:50 A.M.: I adjusted some of my settings in Guest
Login. I can not enable my long list of Favorites in Guest Login. CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 2:20 A.M.: I enabled my long list of Microsoft
Favorites by cutting and pasting the Favorites folder into the Favorites folder
on the E: drive where my Favorites are kept for the server from when I ran the
server. I cleaned up the Favorites folder a bit, so mostly Folders show when
one opens the Favorites folder. I will continue my normal internet routine. CIO
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<888> 01/14/02 Monday 1:20 A.M.: I had an enjoyable dinner. I will now a
little bit of computer work. I added some of the music icons to my desktop. CIO
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<888> 01/13/02 Sunday 10:40 P.M.: I cleaned up, and I went out. I walked
lower Greenwich Avenue. I sat out briefly. I drove down by the waterfront. I
went by Exxon gasoline station, and I bought $5.40 of premium at $1.549 a
gallon. I went to the Stop and Shop, and I bought a large bag of Wise potato
chips for $1.99, a box of S&S saltines .67, by mistake not on sale a
Pepperidge Farm deluxe frozen carrot cake $4.59, a Pepperidge Farm chocolate
fudge cake $1.99, a eye round roast at $2.29 a pound $6.96, a large jar of
Smuckers grape jelly $1.50, a large cantaloupe .99 for $18.67 total. I guess
the Pepperidge Farm carrot cake was not on sale since it is deluxe. I then
returned home. I put away my purchases, and I had some ice tea. I use a melon
ball scooper, and I hallowed out balls of the cantaloupe, and I then peeled and
diced the Del Monte pineapple, and I mixed the pineapple and cantaloupe
together, and I added a tablespoon of Angostura bitters, one a half ounces of
Mount Gay rum from Barbados, and two tablespoons of Master Choice lemon juice,
and I mixed it altogether, and I put it all in a large Rubbermaid container in
the refrigerator. I will now cover the eye round with garlic powder, celery
salt, ground black pepper, poultry and meat seasoning, Italian spices, Basil,
Oregano, and Bull’s Eye barbeque sauce, and I will cook it in the convection
oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes. I will then make up my herbal
rice mixture, and have a couple of slices of eye round for dinner with herbal
rice mixture, and steamed fresh broccoli, ice tea, and a cappuccino. It was not
too bad out when I was out, the wind had died down. I suppose the weather will be heading across
the Atlantic Ocean in a day and a half, and some area like Scotland and points
east will be covered with the blizzard that hit Nova Scotia. CIO
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<888> 01/13/02 Sunday 6:05 P.M.: I finished vacuuming and polishing some
glass and mirrors. I also ran Norton Disk Doctor and Norton Speed Disk on the
C: drive while I was asleep. I will now clean up, and go outside in the quite
blustery weather. I suppose there will be a few Canadians around thinking it is
a tropical breeze wearing shorts and out to enjoy the night air. Well for those
of you less fortunate from warmer climates with thinner blood that find this
weather more severe, I would recommend taking shelter from the elements. CIO
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<888> 01/13/02 Sunday 5:10 P.M.: I had two pieces of toasted slice bread
with margarine and grated parmesan cheese before going to bed about 9 A.M.. I
was up at 4 P.M.. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, two slices of
toasted slice bread with margarine and grated parmesan cheese, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I listened to http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio5live/live/output28.ram and now I will listen to www.radio10.fm . I will do the vacuuming and then I will clean up
and go out for a bit of windy and blustery fresh air. CIO
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<888> 01/13/02 Sunday 8:05 A.M.: I checked the Microsoft Security CD, and
it is not for XP. I checked the driver for my SOHO Lan card, and it uses the
default XP driver. I installed the Creative Windows XP driver for my Creative
MP3 Live card, and the audio quality is much better. The computer system is running fine. I have
been receiving Trojan Horse attacks on my Symantec Firewall since I installed
it, and I have blocked three of the IP addresses that appear to be from users
on the Optimum Online Network. I have been advised by Optimum that they monitor
such attacks, but it does not seem they are capable of doing anything about it.
CIO
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<888> 01/13/02 Sunday 7:05 A.M.: I
decided not to have the can of Campbell’s New England Clam chowder, since the
date on it, I believe is the expiration date, so I will throw it out. I had a
can of Progresso New England clam chowder that I believe is less than six
months old. Progresso does not label its cans with expiration dates that I can
figure out. I had the can of Progresso
New England clam chowder with 10 Carr’s crackers with slices of Vermont cheddar
cheese on them along with a glass of ice tea.
There is a wind advisory on the National Weather service bulletin that I
get from www.weatherbug.com of winds around 45 MPH today. I chatted with a neighbor
last night who had read the local paper, and I was told the power outage on
Friday night was caused by a raccoon chewing on a power cable that got
fried. A couple of times in the recent
history of the town, it has been squirrels gnawing on the power cables. I
noticed that CompUSA sells a barebones system without a processor for $250, but
it only has 3 PCI slots. My viewpoint is that www.accessmicro.com offers some of the best wholesale OEM prices on the
internet for Barebones systems which include the processor. Since my computer
after formatting and reinstallation from scratch of Windows XP Professional
Upgrade is running so well, I will not be having to upgrade anytime in the near
future. I put the Holland America picture as my OEM logo, since it was the only
jpg that came up off my hard drive that fit. I received the Microsoft Security
CD several days ago. I might take a look at it. CIO
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<888> 01/13/02 Sunday 5:30 A.M.: I had a bag of Lays KC Master Choice
barbeque potato chips yesterday morning before going to bed about 6 A.M.. I was
up at 2 P.M. yesterday. A friend stopped by. I got a loaf of bread from the
bread donation table downstairs along with some rolls. I had breakfast of
oatmeal, toasted roll with margarine and Smuckers strawberry jelly, coffee,
orange juice, and vitamins. My friend
also had a roll with jelly. I cleaned up.
We chatted a while. We went out for a short drive down by the
waterfront, and we sat downtown a while. We returned home, and we had ice tea
and chatted a while. About 8 P.M., I had dinner of two hamburgers with rolls
and AC Dijon mustard, Heinz ketchup, Bulls Eye barbeque sauce, Gold’s
horseradish, and Hellmann’s mayonnaise and slices of Vermont extra sharp
cheddar cheese on the burgers along with a dill pickle slice and ice tea and a
cappuccino. My friend had two rolls with Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Vermont
cheese. My friend left about 8:30 P.M.. Yesterday I received a letter from the
Connecticut State police that they had performed an investigation, and there
was no security threat as far as my former internet web site was concerned and
the Terrorist hotmail address that I received five threatening emails from. I
still do not know why Microsoft allows that Hotmail address to be used. After my guest left, I watered the plants and
did my apartment house cleaning. I still have to vacuum later in the day. I
rested from 1 A.M. to 4 A.M.. I put some more folders in my documents folder on
the computer. I installed Harley Hahn’s 1999 Internet web guide on my computer.
I am not sure how current it is. I put
the OEM logo program on my computer desktop. I tried booting the computer at
450 MHz, but it still crashes like it always did, so it remains at 366 MHz. I
did change the Memory Multiplier in the CMOS from 4 to 0. I guess I will now
have a can of Campbell’s chunky New England Clam chowder. It has a date on it
of November 2001. I am not sure if that was when it was made or when it
expires. I will have some ice tea with it. CIO
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<888> 01/12/02 Saturday 4:30 A.M.: I finished the laundry a while ago,
and I will put it away. I relaxed a bit. I went through my email and my work
list. I will head off to bed shortly. CIO
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<888> 01/12/02 Saturday 1:55 A.M.: Right after I wrote the last message,
the power went off in my building and all of southwestern Greenwich,
Connecticut all the way to Greenwich Avenue. I got out my beam lanterns, and I
checked to see if anyone was stuck in the elevator which was not the case. I
chatted with some neighbors that had communications. I checked with the Housing
Authority answering service, and they told me that the electricity was off in
this part of town. I got out my Free Play windup radio, and I listened to the
local radio station 1490 AM, and they said that it was in this part of town.
They continued a feed of an internet show.
The fire department showed up in response to one of the neighbor’s
concern. I set out one of the Lamp Light Farms Lamplight Farms oil lamps on the coffee table, and it
provided a very even light. I noticed that at night without the solar cells
working, one has to wind up the Free Play radio a bit more than I thought to
keep it playing. Still the reception from our local radio station was fine. I
relaxed a bit. I made a couple of telephone calls. The electricity finally came on at 12:30 A.M.
about the time I was ready to go out for a break. I started my laundry doing
three washer machine loads, and I am now on the dry cycle doing three dryer
cycles. They will be done in about 45
minutes. I am not using the elevator at the moment in case the electricity
should fail again. Microsoft Word 2002
had saved the previous note when the power failed, so I did not have to rewrite
it. Well, the computer is all running
fine, and it is back to normal routine. One has to remember to be prepared for
when the lights go out. The Coleman emergency light worked in the bedroom. I
put a new lantern battery in the smaller lantern. Well back to normal routine. Somebody discarded
an Ericsson DH668 Digital Cellular Phone down by the mail room which I
retrieved. CIO
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<888> 01/11/02 Friday 9:30 P.M.: I was up at 2 P.M.. today. This morning
before doing the backup, I noticed that Microsoft Internet Explorer works
better without the JAVA virtual machine enabled, since on sites with lots of
JAVA advertising, it takes quite a long time to download the JAVA applets in
the web pages, and if the internet is slow like it can be at certain times of
the day, downloading the additional JAVA script advertising applets slows down
and sometimes freezes the web browser. Thus I disabled the JAVA virtual machine
in Internet Explorer. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, toast,
orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I then put clean sheets on my bed. I will
do my laundry shortly. After cleaning
up, I went out, and I stopped by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. I then
drove by the waterfront. I next walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I then stopped
by the Greenwich Library, and I read the local paper and P.C. magazine. I then
went by the Stop and Shop, and I bought a 10 pound bag of S&S enriched
white rice for $2.99, a bag of La Moi spinach noodles $1.79, a Del Monte golden
pineapple $3.99, a 32 ounce jar of Smuckers strawberry jam $2.50, Hell of a
Good horseradish $1.99, S&S Vermont extra sharp cheese $1.99, S&S 50
ounce apple sauce, a large bottle of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce
$2.29, Five Brothers garlic alfredo sauce $2.99, a dozen large eggs .84, Lays
KC masterpiece barbeque chips .99, two bulbs of garlic at $2.49 a pound .85
both bulbs for $25.50 total. I then stopped by Val’s Liquor store, and I bought
a liter of Gordon’s London Dry gin for $13.99 plus .81 tax for $14.80 total. I
do not drink alcohol myself, but I keep it around for hospitality beverage for
older relatives should they ever need to entertain. I will put the Gordon’s Gin
with the other bar supplies. I then went by the Port Chester beer distributor,
and I noticed that the price of beer has doubled in the last five years. The
last time I was there about five years ago, a case of Coors was $8.99 now a 12
pack is $7.99. I bought a six pack on special of Hannover, Germany’s Lindener
Spezial beer for $3.99 plus .35 tax for $4.30 total. I then returned home.
End of Scott's
Notes week 01/11/02:
Note:
<888> 01/06/02 Sunday 10:30 P.M.:
After the last message, I had reheated spaghetti noodles with tomato
meat sauce and ice tea. I chatted with a
relative about 3 P.M.. I rested a
bit. I then had some Pepperidge Farm
goldfish crackers with ice tea. I chatted with a relative about 6 P.M.. I
rested until about 9 P.M..I watched some cooking shows on television. I just
had two hotdogs with buns and tomato meat sauce on them with a dill pickle and
ice tea. I will now do a little bit of regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/06/02 Sunday 1:05 P.M.: I was up at 10:30 A.M.. I received a telephone call from a relative.
I had breakfast of two slices of toasted bread with margarine and grated
parmesan cheese, orange juice, coffee, vitamins, and oatmeal. I chatted with
another relative. I looked at some web sites. The DNS server list is not yet
updated to see if “mrscott.com” forwards to DNS2GO to http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/ . Well I
guess I will clean up shortly. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/05/02 Saturday 11:00 P.M.: I finished off the French cheese
cake. I sifted through my email and my daily list. I went to Add Remove
Programs, and I uninstalled and reinstalled Internet Explorer. It seems to be
working a bit better. I also used Tweak XP to block popups and advertisements.
I have had a problem recently with Internet Explorer freezing when some page
content such as advertisements are slow to download. It could just be internet
congestion which possibly as always existed, but since I have been on an
earlier schedule the last few months, it has become more noticeable to me.
Well, it is time to head off to bed shortly.
CIO
Note:
<888> 01/05/02 Saturday 8:40 P.M.: I went out after the last message, and
I stopped by the ATM at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then
drove down by the waterfront. I then
stopped by the library, and I read three computer newsweeklies. I then walked
lower Greenwich Avenue. I stopped by Zyns stationary, and I bought a scratch
card for a dollar #31 “Instant Payday Doubler”, but I lost. I sat outside for a
while. I went by Exxon, and I bought $11.35 of premium gasoline at $1.499 a
gallon. I then went by Stop and Shop, and I bought buy one get one free of
Khan’s Jumbo beef franks for $3.69 both and a head of broccoli at .99 a pound
$1.37 for $5.05 total. I then went across the street, and I bought buy one get
one free of 93% lean sirloin for $4.75 both at $3.99 a pound on sale for $2 a
pound for $4.75 both about 2.5 pounds total. I then returned home, and my
computer was just finishing running Norton SpeedDisk on the C: drive. I then
had a diet Coke in a frosted mug. I then browned and drained the 2 ½ pounds of
93% lean sirloin, and I put it in the large Revere pot with four tablespoons of
olive oil, plus four peeled and diced medium onions, eight peeled and minced
gloves of garlic, three 28 ounce cans of TuttoRosso crushed tomatoes with
basil, dashes of sesame oil, Angostura bitters, Lea and Perrins Worcestershire
sauce, McHilney’s Tabasco sauce, La Choy low sodium soy sauce, and a I
sprinkled dashes of garlic powder, celery salt, ground black pepper, Chinese
five spice, India hot curry, Italian spices, Basil, Oregano, tarragon,
rosemary, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, Hungarian paprika, parsley, chili powder, three
bay leaves, and two beef flavored bouillon cubes. I mixed it all together, and
after bringing the pot to a boil, I simmered it for an hour. I made up a box of
spaghetti noodles shortly before the sauce was done. I had some of the noodles
and spaghetti tomato meat sauce for dinner with grated parmesan cheese along
with ice tea. I put one container of the spaghetti sauce in the refrigerator
and two in the freezer. Basically for an
alternative, one could put the spaghetti meat tomato sauce on a hamburger and
have a sloppy Joe or one could put it on a hotdog on a bun and have a chili
dog. I will now do some regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/05/02 Saturday 1:25 P.M.: Last night before going to bed at
midnight, I logged onto Network Solutions again, and I tried to delete
“mrsco-hst” the host server for “mrscott.com”. This morning when I woke up, I
had received a message from Network Solutions that it will be deleted. I
changed the setting from “individual” to “role” to get it to work this time. This
means that when one types “mrscott.com” it will now be redirected to www.dns2go.com which will
then redirect to www.geocities.com/mikelscott/ . Hopefully this will all work. One should
know in a day or two when the DNS files on the computer servers are updated. I
checked the mail. I picked up a loaf of bread from the supply usually left
downstairs on Saturday morning. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs,
toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I received a telephone call from a
relative that has returned from a voyage. I just finished doing my house
cleaning and watering the plants. I backed up the C: drive to the D: drive
while doing the house cleaning. I will now have two hotdogs with buns and
ketchup and mustard and reheated herbal rice and ice tea. I will then clean up and go out for some
fresh air. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/04/02 Friday 9:40 P.M.: I discovered at GeoCities that one can
have 15 Megs of space, so I put my entire directory on the site at http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotlist.htm . I also added a link from the homepage http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/to download the entire file of my Random
Notes from June 1997 through December 2001 in HTML format in a ZIP 1865 Kbytes
long and 1584 pages if you dare print it out http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/mlsnote1.zip . Well, I am tired. I will head off to bed
shortly. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/04/02 Friday 7:25 P.M.: I went out, and I stopped by Putnam
Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then went by the Greenwich Hospital
Thrift shop looking for a blanket. I then stopped by ELDC thrift shop, and when
I arrived, they were throwing out in the dumpster two cotton comforters which I
retrieved. One is black and white and the other is a black and white checker
pattern with color patches. I toured ELDC. I then drove downtown, and I walked
lower Greenwich Avenue. I drove down by the waterfront. I then stopped by
Smokes for Less in Byram, Connecticut; and I bought three cartons of Seneca
Ultra Lights 100s for $19 a carton for $57 total. I returned back to the
apartment. I had a frosted Citra soda in a frosted mug. I put the comforters at the end of each sofa.
I relaxed a bit. I then had dinner of a Stauffer’s pot roast dinner with
reheated herbal rice and ice tea and a piece of cheese cake. I watched some
television. I will go to bed about 9 P.M.
or shortly thereafter. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/04/02 Friday 1:20 P.M.: I studied Barebones Systems at www.accessmicro.com, but alas I can only afford to stick with my
present system. I sifted through my
email. I picked up my mail downstairs. I will now have a couple of hotdogs with
buns and ketchup and mustard and a dill pickle and reheated herbal rice and a
slice of cheese cake and ice tea. I will then clean up and go out. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 01/04/02:
Note:
<888> 01/04/02 Friday 11:00 A.M.: I had some cheesecake last night and
Pepperidge Farm goldfish crackers. I watched a bit of television. I went to bed
at midnight. I was up at 9 A.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, toast, orange
juice, coffee, and vitamins. I checked the mail. It has not arrived yet. I took
down the Audubon Flamingo and Pelican Prints from above the left hallway
bookcase, and I hung them above the bedroom desk. I put the Unicorn tapestry to
the left of the hallway bookcase and to the right of the bathroom door. I moved
the picture of Moulin rouge below it. I put the George Bush and Richard Cheney
inaugural invitation to the left side of the bathroom door. I move the extra
books to the top of the left hallway bookcase held in place by steel book ends.
I will now send out my weekly notes. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/03/02 Thursday 7:55 P.M.: I was up at 9 A.M. this morning. I had
breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, and
vitamins. I went back to bed until 11:30 A.M.. I watched some of the news.
About 1:30 P.M., I had two hotdogs with buns, ketchup, mustard, horseradish,
and ice tea. I cleaned up, and I went out about 2 P.M.. I stopped by Putnam
Trust Bank of New York. I then went by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop. I
dropped off the shopping bags there. I made my 3 P.M. appointment. I then went downtown, and I went to the
Greenwich central post office, and I obtained a money order for .90 to pay my
Verizon telephone bill. I also bought ten flag stamps for .34 each for $3.40
total. I then walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I then went by the Arnold Bread
outlet, and I bought two packages of eight hotdog buns for .99 each and a French
deluxe cheese cake for $1.89 for $3.87 total. I then returned home. I had a
Diet Coke in a frosted mug. I then made up a batch of herbal rice using the
same recipe as mentioned earlier in these notes. I had a broiled Porterhouse
steak for dinner horseradish and Lea and Perrins worcestershire sauce with some
of the herbal rice and steamed fresh broccoli, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I
watched the ABC evening news. I straightened up the left bookcase in the
hallway. I have a stack of books behind the bathroom door which I will
eventually put elsewhere. I took the Putnam Lodge Greenwich Masonic plate down
from the bathroom wall, and I put it on the bedroom desk. I put the plate with
the Great Seal of the President of the United States back up on the bathroom
wall. I will now do a little bit of computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/03/02 Thursday 1:35 A.M.: I printed out Scott’s Random Notes
from September 2001 through December 2001. I also reprinted out May 2001
through August 2001 with the HP LaserJet II D printer with Times Roman
postscript fonts, so the pagination in the notes is similar and consecutive
with the previous printouts. I put them
in an Oxford clip binder. I have to keep the HP LaserJet II D printer sheet feeder
tray relatively full, so it does not jam. I am tired. I will head off to bed
shortly. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/02/02 Wednesday 8:55 P.M.: I had two hotdogs with buns and
mustard and ketchup and a dill pickle along with ice tea before going out. I
then went out, and I mailed the letter at the Valley Road post office. I then
went by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop which was closed. I next stopped by
the Mews Thrift shop. I then walked the upper Greenwich Avenue area. I stopped
by CVS, and I bought a blue Djeep lighter for $1.69, CVS 1000 mg 100 count
vitamin C $3, and two CVS Balanced B-100 60 count for $4.80 apiece plus .10 tax
for $14.39 total. I then drove down by the waterfront. I stopped by Putnam
Trust Bank of New York. I then stopped by the Greenwich Library, and I returned
a book and two videotapes. I paid a .30 fine on the book. I read the Wall
Street Journal and the local paper. I then stopped by the Food Emporium, and I
bought a 36 ounce bag of Hasslenut coffee beans for $8.79, a five pound bag of
sugar $2.39, MC squeeze Dijon mustard 8
ounces $1.69, Twinings Prince of Wales 25 bags tea $2.89, two Porterhouse
Steaks at $3.99 a pound for $3.91 each for $23.58 total. I then stopped by the
Arnold Bread outlet, and I bought two loaves of Freihofers twelve grain bread
for $1.29 each $2.58 total. I then returned home. I mixed the bag of Hasslenut
coffee beans with the existing coffee beans, and I stored them in the glass
jars I keep my coffee beans in. I had a Stauffer’s Pot Roast dinner for dinner
along with the rest of the herbal rice, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I watched
the ABC evening news and the BBC evening news and the BBC antiques road show. I
cleaned out the plastic and paper bags from my right living room closet, and I
put them in the back of my car to give to the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. I
threw out a number of small shipping boxes. I put the Christmas pine cone
wreath in a large plastic bag, and I put the small artificial Christmas tree in
another plastic bag, and I stored both of them above the false ceiling above
the bar. I will now do a little bit of
regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/02/02 Wednesday 1:05 P.M.:
I went to bed around 11 P.M. last night after working on the
computer. I was up at 9 A.M. this
morning, and I had breakfast of two slices of toasted rye bread with grated
parmesan cheese and margarine, oatmeal, orange juice, coffee, and
vitamins. I went back to bed until 11:30
A.M.. I just finished writing a letter to a relative. I will now clean up and go out. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/01/02 Tuesday 8:45 P.M.: This morning after the last message, my
guest and I went out for a walk of the entire length of Greenwich Avenue. We
stopped by CVS. My guest bought 2 boxes of nicotine patches on sale for $35
down from $50 for a box of 12. We sat out at various locations. We drove down
by the waterfront. We returned and watched some television. I reheated the
cooked boneless breasts of chicken from two nights ago along with the herbal
rice and we had this for dinner along with steamed fresh broccoli and ice tea.
I also had a coffee. We watched the New Years concert from Vienna. We then went
for a drive. We drove back down by the waterfront, and then we stopped by the
Hyatt Hotel in Old Greenwich, and I used the Bank of New York ATM there. My
guest bought gasoline at the Mobil gasoline station across from the Hyatt. We
returned back to my place. We watched more television having some ice tea. We
had some Carr’s crackers with Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese. My guest left
at 8 P.M.. I will probably go to bed shortly. Stay warm. CIO
Note:
<888> 01/01/02 Tuesday 9:10 A.M.: Happy New Years. I had a friend come
down and visit after the last message yesterday. I gave my friend a
cappuccino. We went out to dinner at 5
P.M. to the Thatawayrestaurant on Greenwich Avenue. We both had a Prime Rib dinner with garlic
mashed potatoes and vegetable and salad. For beverage I had a Perrier and my
guest had a glass of red wine, and we also had coffee. After dinner, we walked
lower Greenwich Avenue. We returned back
to my place, and watched the videotape “Simon Birch”. I went to bed at 10 P.M.. I was up at 7 A.M..
I cooked three scrambled eggs each for breakfast with dashes of oregano,
Italian spices, and basil and we each a slice of toasted Rye bread with
margarine and grated parmesan cheese along with orange juice, coffee, and
vitamins. We are watching a bit of television. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/28/02 Thursday 8:05 P.M.:
I went out after the last message, and I dropped a neighbor off in Port
Chester. I then stopped by Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I
then went by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop. Everything is half price. I
then went by the Mews Merry Go Round Thrift shop, and they have a full stock of
items. I then drove down by the waterfront. I next drove over to Old Greenwich
to Off Center Hair Stylists, and I got my hair cut for $16 plus $4 tip for $20
total. I then went to the Rummage Room thrift shop, and I toured the shop.
Everything is half price. I next went to the Old Greenwich Food Mart, and I bought
a roast beef sandwich on a Kaiser roll with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion,
and horseradish for $3.95 plus .24 for $4.19 total and it came with a small bag
of potato chips. I then went out to the
Southwest parking area at Tod’s Point, and I ate the sandwich and potato chips
for lunch. I noticed a large container ship coming down Long Island sound
towards New York, which one normally does not see. I then went to Staples, and
from the Clearance area, I bought two Outdoor Products 24” X 36” one blue and
one green duffle bags regularly $30 for $4.50 each plus .54 tax for $9.54
total. I then stopped by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop again, and I bought
an Epson Color Photo 870 printer that supposedly worked and needed new ink
cartridges for $14.75. I then drove down by the waterfront. I then made my 3
P.M. appointment. I next returned a video DVD to the library. I then returned
home. I set up the Epson 870 printer, and I installed the drivers. I turned it
on, and it came on with lights showing it needed new ink cartridges. However,
the print head would not slide to open up the ink cartridge holders. I
unscrewed the lid and open the print cartridge holders, and the print head was
broken with a piece broken off. Thus it is no good. I will return it tomorrow.
I put the Compaq IJ200 printer back on top of the backup computer. I will now
have two hotdogs with buns and ketchup and mustard and potato chips and a dill
pickle slice and ice tea. I will then relax, and I will head off to bed a
little while after that. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/28/02 Thursday 9:50 A.M.: I listened to some music. I cleaned
up, and I will go out shortly. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/28/02 Thursday 7:50 A.M.: Well I finished my regular internet
work. I guess it is time to clean up and go out for some daytime activity. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/28/02 Thursday 5:10 A.M.: Yesterday before going to sleep, I had
a couple of hotdogs with buns and mustard and ketchup, potato chips, a dill
pickle slice, and ice tea. I went to bed about 11 A.M., and I received a
telemarketing call about 3 P.M.. A
friend show up about the same time. The friend watched television while I went
back to sleep until 7:30 P.M.. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs,
poppy seed bread toast, orange juice, and coffee. I gave my guest coffee. My
guest left about 9:30 P.M., and I was tired, and I wanted to be on a day
schedule, so I went back to sleep until just now. I will now have two half inch
slices of cold eye round with horse radish and Lea and Perrins Worcestershire
sauce, steamed white rice, and steamed frozen mixed vegetables, ice tea, and a
cappuccino. I will then do some computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/27/02 Wednesday 10:15 A.M.: Well, I went out, and I stopped by
the waterfront. I then parked downtown. I walked up to the Greenwich Hardware
store, and I bought two packs of two each of 15 watt frosted candelabra bulbs
for $3.20 each two pack plus .39 tax for $6.79. I then returned to the car, and
I went by the Stop and Shop, and I bought a large bag of Lays sour cream and onion
potato chips for $1.99 plus a five pound bag of S&S sugar for $2.49 for
$4.48 total. I then returned home, and I relaxed a bit. I will now head off to
bed. Well have a good morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/27/02 Wednesday 6:25 A.M.: I finished my daily internet routine.
I will now run Norton AntiVirus 2002 on the C: drive. I will also go out for
some fresh air. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/27/02 Wednesday 4:05 A.M.: Well, I had dinner of two slices of
cold eye round with horseradish and Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce,
steamed white rice with La Choy low sodium soy sauce, steamed frozen mixed
vegetables, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I listened to a bit of the http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/ram/live_news.ram chatting about the
Commonwealth of Nations apparently quite a few countries belong to it. I will
now go back to regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/27/02 Wednesday 1:45 A.M.: I sent out an email to some friends.
I am making a batch of www.geocities.com/mikelscott/icetea.htm . I will now do some
regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/26/02 Tuesday 10:20 P.M.: I tried watching the movie, but I
stopped it after a while. I was up until 9 A.M.. I had a hard time falling
asleep. I received a telephone call from a relative about noon. I slept until 9
P.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, poppy seed bread toast, orange juice, coffee,
and vitamins. I just finished cleaning up. I will now do some regular computer
work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/26/02 Tuesday 2:35 A.M.: Well, I am done with my normal computer
routine. I think I will watch a DVD video movie. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/26/02 Tuesday 1:05 A.M.: I had the same meal for dinner as last
night. I have received over a 100 Trojan Horse attacks on my computer within
the last month, usually several a night, which the Symantec Norton Firewall
2002 has detected and blocked. Over two thirds of them are from Optimum Online
users. Thus, it is my opinion that even with the Norton Symantec 2002 Firewall,
and the Windows XP firewall, that online users with Optimum Online probably do
not have secure connections with Optimum Online, so thus when they are online,
their private information is not secure. It would seem that Optimum should have
the capability of monitoring such activity and curtailing the accounts of the
abusers. Still with about a third of the hackers coming from elsewhere on the
internet which could be anywhere else in the world, it would seem that local
hackers with their abusive behavior are incurring the wrath of other
hackers. The Optimum online tech support
person I chatted with a few nights ago told me that hackers place Trojan Horse
programs on computers, and then other hackers scour the internet looking for
these Trojan Horse programs, so they can hack into the computers. Thus, if one
were trying to maintain secure information or communications in terms of
documents and databases, I would recommend not to have computer systems online
for those secure systems. Basically in cryptology and hacking it has always
been my belief if one person can write a security system, another person can
break it. Well time to go back to some normal computer routine. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/25/02 Monday 11:00 P.M.: I posted my NASA page at www.geocities.com/mikelscott/nasa.htm . The next shuttle launch page is at www.geocities.com/mikelscott/nasa-109.htm . CIO
Note:
<888> 02/25/02 Monday 10:30 P.M.: I was up at about 5 P.M.. I had
breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, poppy seed bread toast, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I cleaned up, and I went over to Port Chester, New York.
I stopped by the ATM machine at Bank of New York on Midland Avenue in Port
Chester. I then drove over to the Vitamin Shoppe at the A&P shopping
center. I bought Vitamin Shoppe MSM 1000 mg. 300 capsules for $32.37 plus I had
a $10 discount coupon from my Vitamin Shoppe card for $22.37 total. I then
returned to central Greenwich, and I stopped by CVS, and I bought a 12 roll
pack of double roll Cottonelle bathroom tissue for $4.99 plus .30 tax for $5.29
total. I then went to the Greenwich Library, and I returned a book and two DVD
video disks, and I checked out two more DVD video disks. I then walked lower
Greenwich Avenue. I next drove down by the waterfront. I then returned home,
and I chatted with a friend. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/25/02 Monday 7:10 A.M.: I am listening to the BBC World Service http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/ram/live_news.ram . I finished sifting
through my email. I also went through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I found this link if
one is interested in translating foreign languages http://www.teletranslator.com:8080/ . I finished the backup of the backup
computer of the C: drive to the D: drive. I had two hotdogs with buns and
mustard and ketchup, Lays onion and sour cream potato chips, a dill pickle
slice, and ice tea. If one has a microwave, one can microwave hotdogs usually
by pricking them with a fork lengthwise on two sides, and then I put them on a
microwave proof plate, and I cover them with a microwave cover, and I cooked
them on high for 90 seconds. At gourmet specialty stores one can buy specialty
microwave hotdog cookers, but sometimes they do not hold the large hotdogs. I
generally take frozen hotdog buns, and I microwave them for 30 seconds to
defrost them. Well, I guess I will shut down for now. Have a good morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/25/02 Monday 4:55 A.M.: The 6 gigabyte Maxtor hard drive, I
salvaged is successfully installed in the upper bay of the backup computer as
the D: drive. I put on side rails on it that I had. I connected it with an IDE
controller cable I had from the secondary IDE controller as the primary drive.
I ran FDISK, and I deleted its old partitions, and I then formatted it. I put
Microsoft Backup on the backup computer which is available for install as an
ADDON from the Windows ME CD. I am now doing a C: drive to D: drive backup on
the backup computer. I will now do a little bit of regular computer work on the
primary computer. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/25/02 Monday 2:40 A.M.: I went to bed about 9 A.M. yesterday. I
was up at about 6:30 P.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, Poppy seed bread toast,
orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I went out at 8 P.M.. I drove down by the
waterfront. I then drove over to the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New
York on Mason Street. I then stopped by the Stop and Shop, and I bought two
cans of Progresso New England clam chowder for .99 each, four half gallons of
Florida Natural orange juice with calcium for $2 each, Lysol pine cleaner
$1.99, S&S parmesan cheese $2.49, two replacement sponges for the O Cedar
dishwashing wand $2.49, a dozen large eggs $1.69, two large bags of Lays onion
and sour cream potato chips $1.99 each for $22.89 total. I then drove downtown.
I walked lower Greenwich Avenue and the train station area. I then sat out
downtown for a while. I then walked up to the top of Greenwich Avenue, and I
sat out for a while. I then walked back down the Avenue. I then drove down by
the waterfront. I had noticed around the train station dumpster two discarded
Dell Optiplex GxA workstations, which I retrieved. I then returned home about
midnight. I put away my groceries. Both Dell Optiplex GxA workstations have
been stripped of their memory and processors. Thus they are not of any use. One
did have a Maxtor Model #9065OU2 six gigabyte hard drive which I will put in
the backup computer. There are no other salvageable items on either unit,
unless one had a similar Dell desktop and could use the floppy drives or power
supplies. I will put both of them out by my dumpster before installing the
Maxtor hard drive on the backup computer. I had dinner of two 1/3 inch slices
of cold eye round with horseradish and Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce,
steamed white rice with La Choy low sodium soy sauce, steamed frozen Brussels sprouts,
ice tea, and Brazilian instant coffee. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/24/02 Sunday 7:30 A.M.: I just had two hotdogs with buns and
mustard and ketchup and ice tea. I will
now shut down for the day. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/24/02 Sunday 4:15 A.M.: I had an enjoyable dinner. I am doing
some regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/24/02 Sunday 1:35 A.M.: I went back downstairs and I checked the
mail after the last message. I went to bed yesterday about noon. About 1:30
P.M., I got a call from one of Robert Schuler’s people soliciting contributions
for his church ministry. I explained to them that on my limited income, I can
not afford to give to his church, but I encourage my wealthier friends to give
to his church. I also discussed certain Dutch matters and Reform church matters
on the east coast. I went back to bed until 8 P.M., and I received a telephone
call from a relative that they received the book I sent them. They explained to me that in the reused
wrapper I sent it in that I had enclosed another relative’s Christmas card with
a $20 gift. The relative is returning it to me. I got up, and I had breakfast
of three medium boiled eggs, two croissants I got from the table downstairs,
vitamins, orange juice, and coffee. I watched the Winter Olympics until about
11:30 P.M.. I then cleaned up. I then took the three pound eye roast, and I
seasoned it on both sides with ground black pepper, garlic pepper, celery salt,
chicken and meat seasoning, oregano, basil, and Italian spices, and then I
covered its entire surface with Texas Best barbeque sauce, and I am cooking it
in the convection oven for 45 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. I will let it
stand about ten or fifteen minutes to let the meat absorb the juices after
cooking before slicing some off for dinner. I will put on the eye round Lea and
Perrins Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and McHilney’s Tabasco sauce. I will
have it with steamed white rice with La Choy low sodium soy sauce, steamed
frozen green beans, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I will then do some regular
computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/23/02 Saturday 10:15 A.M.: I went out, and I stopped by the
waterfront. Believe it or not Long Island Sound still seems to be there.
Despite our local rain fall shortage and drought conditions, we can still look
at the moist waterfront. Maybe we should start thinking of building a
desalination plant. I recall Dupont makes reverse osmosis water desalination
plants. I then drove downtown, and I walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I stopped by Zyns, and I played number 28
scratch card for $1, but I did not win. I sat out for a while. I then went by
the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. They still have the $20 bag sale on. Today
is the last day of $20 a bag. I suppose it is cheaper next week. I bought a chipped 8 inch glass bowl for $1.
I then went by the Stop and Shop, and I bought a package of expire hotdog buns
for .79, two 32 ounce Heinz ketchups for $3 both, Lea and Perrins
Worcestershire sauce large bottle $2.29, and an eye round roast at $2.99 a
pound for $9.21 for $15.29 total. I then returned home. I picked up a loaf of
poppy seed bread from the bread donation table. I then relaxed a bit. I will now head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/23/02 Saturday 7:20 A.M.: I took my omelet pan which I do not
wash, but I leave seasoned. I sliced four 1/6 inch slices of mozzarella cheese,
I then broke three extra large eggs, and I mixed them with two tablespoons of
milk with a fork but not too thoroughly. I also added dashes of Basil, Italian
seasoning, and oregano. I heated the omelet pan on the large electric burner at
medium heat adding two tablespoons of olive oil and three pads of margarine.
Once the fat was heated, I added the egg mixture and let it heat. Once it began
to be cooked on the top side, I loosed it with a spatula and I flipped the
omelet to cook on the other side, and I added the slices of mozzarella and once
it began to puff up, I folded it and I placed the mozzarella cheese omelet on a
plate and I added dashes of parmesan cheese on top of it. I had it with two slices
of Italian bread toast and ice tea. I will now go out for some day light
activity. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/23/02 Saturday 6:35 A.M.: I finished some regular computer work.
I guess I will relax a bit. I might have a bite to eat.
Note:
<888> 02/23/02 Saturday 4:30 A.M.: I went out after the last message. I
drove down by the waterfront. The police were towing a car by Greenwich
Capital. I then walked the entire length of Greenwich Avenue. The Dome
Restaurant left their front window open. I noticed quite a few stores are empty
on Greenwich Avenue. I then drove by the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank of
New York on Mason Street. I then stopped by the Shell Station, and I bought a
dozen eggs for $2.59 which is a bit higher than usual, but I did not feel like
going to Cumberland Farms across the border in New York where they would be
cheaper. Both the Food Emporium and the Stop and Shop appeared to be closed. I
then returned home. I am having an ice tea. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/23/02 Saturday 1:35 A.M.: I finished doing two loads of laundry.
I changed the sheets on my bed. I did my house cleaning and watering the
plants. I still have to vacuum in the morning when I will not disturb my
neighbors. I watched the Winter Olympics while doing this. Earlier in the week, I put on a new 6 foot
cable from the cablevision wall outlet underneath the living room windows to
the first splitter. Hopefully this will eliminate lines on the television
screen. I had a meal of two hotdogs with buns and mustard and ketchup and ice
tea and Brazilian instant coffee. I ran Symantec Live Update and Windows Update
installing the latest updates. I will now clean up and go out for some fresh
air. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 02/22/02:
Note:
<888> 02/22/02 Friday 9:30 P.M.: I was up until 11 P.M. last night
watching a bit of television. I had some Danish cookies. I went to bed then,
and I was up at 8 A.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, toast, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I guess I was tired because I fell asleep until 7:30 P.M.
this evening. I just had a broiled boneless shell steak with Lea and Perrins
Worcestershire sauce, steamed frozen green beans, microwaved steamed white rice
with La Choy low sodium soy sauce, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I will now send
out my weekly computer notes. I will then do my laundry. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/21/02 Thursday 9:45 P.M.: I did a little bit of regular computer
work. I will now relax for the rest of the evening, and maybe I will watch a
little television before going to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/21/02 Thursday 8:35 P.M.: I fell asleep until 1:30 P.M.. I had
two hotdogs with buns and mustard and ketchup and ice tea. I then cleaned up,
and I made my 3 P.M. appointment. I then stopped by the Greenwich Hospital
Thrift shop. They have a $20 a bag of
clothing sale going on. I then drove downtown. I noticed all the parking meters
on Greenwich Avenue are now a quarter for a half hour. They do not accept
nickels and dimes. I did notice all the parking meters in the Board of
Education parking lot are the same, but about the last 15 in the northwest
corner west of the tree on the north side of the parking lot are a quarter for
an hour. Thus the parking bargains on Greenwich Avenue seem to have been
eliminated. I suppose the off street parking lots like next to the Town Hall
might offer better rates. I also suppose
that Old Greenwich still does not have parking meters. I walked lower Greenwich
Avenue. I then drove by the waterfront. I next stopped by the Greenwich
Library, and I returned a DVD video. I then went by Exxon, and I bought $8 of
premium at $1.499 a gallon. I then went by the Food Emporium, and I bought two
boneless shell steaks at $4.99 a pound for $7.29 total. I then returned home. I
relaxed a bit. I then had dinner of a Stauffer’s 20 ounce Lasagna with parmesan
cheese, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I will now do a bit of regular computer
work. The procedure for remedying with the Symantec Firewall preventing Windows
XP from logging on to Optimum Online works fine. I tried it just now. Simply
when one boots, and the computer does not log on, disable from the lower right
side icon the Symantec Norton Firewall, then on the networking icon click
repair, and then enable the Symantec Norton Firewall, and one should be on line
with Optimum. I am not sure if Symantec has a cure, but at least this
works. Back to the internet. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/21/02 Thursday 9:05 A.M.: I was up at 6:30 A.M.. I chatted with
a friend. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread toast,
orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I relaxed a bit. On the computer when I
start up the computer, and it logs onto Optimum Online, sometimes because of
the Symantec Internet Firewall, it does not log on properly. With the icons in the lower right side of the
screen, one can temporarily disable the Symantec Firewall, and then on the
networking icon, one can click to repair the network, and then one is back
online again properly. Of course then one enables the Symantec Firewall to
protect against Trojan Horse intruders and other malicious hackers. I also forgot to mention on Sunday evening, I
made up another batch of www.geocities.com/mikelscott/icetea.htm . Well, although it is a
bit warm outside, it is also damp, so I guess I will remain inside a while to
stay more comfortable. I really do not have much to do when I go out on damp
days besides stopping by the Hospital Thrift Shop and the Library. I guess on
Tuesday when it is free, one could always visit the Bruce Museum. Well, I am
plenty comfortable at home, and when it is damp like today, I can climb back
into bed underneath the comforter, and I can read more of the Windows XP
manual. I have a 3 P.M. appointment this afternoon. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/21/02 Thursday 1:35 A.M.: I had a piece of cake. I finished my
regular computer routine. The system is running just fine. Well I have a 3 P.M.
appointment today, so I will start getting ready to go to bed. Have a good
morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/20/02 Wednesday 11:45 P.M.: I was up until 2 A.M. this past
morning. I was up at 11 A.M. today, and I had breakfast of oatmeal, Italian
bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I was cold and tired, so I
fell back asleep until 3 P.M. when a friend showed up to visit. We chatted a
while. I cleaned up, and we went out. We walked from the center of downtown
Greenwich Avenue down by the waterfront and down to the end of Steamboat Road
and back to the center of town. We then stopped by the Food Emporium, and my
friend bought a rib eye steak at $3.99 a pound. We then returned back to my
place. My friend started watching television, and asked me to turn on the computer
to try to get stock quotes. The computer would not log onto Optimum online. So
after rebooting a few times, I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the TCP/IP
stack to no avail. I tried from the Command Prompt “ipconfig /release” and
“ipconfig /renew” to no avail. I checked
with a neighbor to see if they were having the same problem. My backup computer worked just fine. I
finally shut down about 8 P.M.. I cooked
dinner of broiled rib eye steaks, steamed white rice, steamed frozen green
peas, ice tea, and a cappuccino. My guest left about 9 P.M., and after I
finished my cappuccino about 10 P.M., I tried to get the computer to go online,
by uninstalling and reinstalling the TCP/IP stack again along with the “Qo S
packet scheduler” . I do not install Client for Microsoft Network, since I am
not networking with other computers. I then called Optimum Online, and while I
was waiting for tech support, I tried disabling the Symantec firewall, and I
was able to get online with Optimum. I then ran “Ipconfig /release” and
“Ipconfig /renew” from the command prompt, and the system was back up and
working just fine, and I enabled the Symantec firewall. I then chatted with
Optimum Online tech support for about 45 minutes, so I could brief them on the
problem, and I chatted a bit of tech. Of
course my tech fixes apply to my particular system with Windows XP
Professional. I will now do a little bit of regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/19/02 Tuesday 11:05 P.M.: I chatted with a friend. I finished my
regular internet routine. I will now watch a DVD movie. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/19/02 Tuesday 9:15 P.M.:
This morning before falling asleep, I had some Marachaun shrimp lunch
noodles, potato chips, and ice tea. I eventually fell asleep about 7:30 A.M.. I
was up at 2 P.M., and my new RCA clock radio woke me up just fine. I had
breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread toast, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I cleaned up, and I went out, and I mailed the Monsoon
audio speaker system $30 rebate information at the Valley Road post office. I
then made my 4 P.M. appointment. I next went downtown, and I walked lower
Greenwich Avenue. I noticed a black squirrel in the park. I have not seen gray
ones yet. I was thinking about the
weather, and I was thinking that perhaps with the warmer than normal winter, we
will have a warmer than normal summer, which would mean warmer Atlantic ocean
waters, which might mean an increased tropical storm season for the folks down
south. I then went by the Greenwich Library, and I checked out three DVD video
disks including one opera. I then returned home. I had some ice tea. I relaxed
a bit. I then had a broiled rib eye steak with Lea and Perrins Worcestershire
sauce, steamed white rice with La Choy low sodium soy sauce, steamed frozen
green peas, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I then watched a bit of television. I
will now do some regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/19/02 Tuesday 5:00 A.M.: Well, I finished some of my regular
computer routine. I will now head off to bed. Have a good morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/19/02 Tuesday 3:20 A.M.: I put together the $30 Monsoon rebate
information, and I have it ready to mail to British Columbia, Canada. It says
it takes 8 to 10 weeks for the rebate. I had to reinstall PaperPort for the
Visioneer 4400 USB scanner to get it to print out a copy of my CompUSA receipt.
I enabled web capture to print out from PaperPort. I registered the Monsoon
Audio System – MH502 at their web site. I put the 6” shielded audio cable with
1/8” stereo miniplugs and In-Line 1/8” mini-jack coupler in my lower right
living room desk drawer since I am not using them right now. I will now do some
regular computer work. I have a 4 P.M. appointment today, so one I get tired in
a couple of hours, I will go to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/19/02 Tuesday 1:30 A.M.: I was up at 4 P.M. yesterday. I had
breakfast of oatmeal, Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins.
I cleaned up, and I went out. I stopped by the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank
of New York on Mason Street. I drove downtown, and I drove by the waterfront. I
then drove over to Radio Shack in Cos Cob. I bought a 4” Stereo Headphone Cable
Y-Adapter for $5.49, a 6” shielded audio cable with 1/8” stereo miniplugs
$3.99, a In-Line 1/8” mini-jack coupler for $3.49 plus .78 tax for $13.75
total. I then went to the Food Emporium,
and I bought two Rib Eye steaks at $3.99 a pound for $3.71 and $3.23 for $6.94
total. I then returned home. I then installed the three parts from Radio Shack,
so I could hook up my stereo input more conveniently from the computer at the
input plug on the TDK speaker system. I noticed that the input jacks on the TDK
speaker system were way too loose, so I decided to return the TDK speaker
system. I packed it up in its box. I then went by the ATM machine at Putnam
Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then drove up to Costco in Norwalk,
and I returned the TDK speaker system for a cash refund for $55.35. I then
drove over to CompUSA in Norwalk which has a larger selection of computer speakers.
I bought the Monsoon Audio System MH-502 Monsoon Audio Systems - MH502 which regularly sells for
$99.99 for $79.99, plus it also has a $30 mailin rebate, so it will eventually
cost me $49.99. I also bought at $5 off a 3.5 inch floppy drive for $14.99 and
both items came to $100.68 with $5.70 tax.
I then returned home. I put the new 3.5” floppy drive in my primary
computer. I then hooked up the Monsoon MH502 Audio System. It is a heavier
system than the TEAC system that I returned with the same 60 watts. I put the
right side speaker on top of the corner room speakers by the Motorola cable
modem, and I put the left speaker on the CD stand to the left of the monitor. I
put the amplifier subwoofer on the shelf beneath my computer coffee table. I
also put the large power supply behind the amplifier subwoofer. I have the
power supply plugged into the same extension cord that controls my other
speakers and turns off and on from the control panel. I plugged in the input to
the amplifier subwoofer into one of the two Y plugs coming off the first sound
card speaker jack. The Monsoon Audio
System - MH502 has a power on/off switch
and volume control dial on its input cable that I placed on the keyboard shelf
to the right of my keyboard. The sound
is most excellent. I have the amplifier subwoofer at ¾ volume, and the speaker
volume switch on the cord about half way as well as the computer sound at half
way. I then took the 4” Stereo Headphone
Cable Y-Adapter, and I plugged it into the second speaker jack on my Creative
MP3 Live sound card, and from it I hooked up another pair of older speakers as
well as a cable leading to my input cable for the input into my stereo system
amplifier. I have both ends hanging off the orange and gold mirror on the wall
to the left of my computer for easy connection when one wants to play through
the room stereo system. As usual to do that, the amplifier has to be set to
Phono. I then had a Marie Callendar beef
tips dinner with ice tea and a cappuccino. I then installed my old 3.5” floppy
drive I took out of the main computer on my backup computer to replace the
defective 3.5” floppy drive on it. This all took some time. However, the over sound is quite superior and
comfortable to listen to, particularly when listening at low volume late at
night. I will now fill out the $30 rebate form on the Monsoon Audio System –
MH502 to have ready to mail. I took the aroma lamp that was on the corner room
speakers where I put the right Monsoon speaker, and I put the aroma lamp on the
window shelf behind and to the right of the backup computer. I will then do
some regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/18/02 Monday 5:55 A.M.: Well, I finished my regular computer
routine. I will now head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/18/02 Monday 3:20 A.M.: Since I have not been using the
EpsonStylus Color 880 printer much in the last two months, I cleaned its
nozzles and checked the pattern just to keep the ink in the machine fluid. It
is just fine and ready for use. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/18/02 Monday 3:10 A.M.: Since the older Terayon TeraPro cable
modem on the backup computer does not seem to want to work probably since it is
not a DOCIS cable modem, I unplugged it from the power control center on the
backup computer. I placed the backup computer LAN cable near to the primary
computer Motorola Surfer Pro cable modem, so it is easy to exchange between LAN
cables for either computer should someone need to use the backup computer. Of
course without a cable router, one can not use both at the same time which
would be difficult anyway, since they are adjacent to each other sharing the
same chair. I also connected on the backup computer the Compaq IJ200 printer to
the power control switch for printer, and I have both speaker systems on the
backup computer on the power control center AUX1 and AUX2. I also enabled my
74,000 Favorites on the backup computer, which I did by moving the system
folder C:\Windows\Favorites to the Favorites folders containing my bookmarks. I
also turned the Compaq IJ200 printer across the top of the backup computer CPU,
and I am using the plastic cutting board to support it, so it is stable and has
room for paper to feed out of it. I might surf the net a bit instead of reading
the Windows XP manual right now. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/18/02 Monday 2:10 A.M.: I went out for a drive after the last
message. I drove downtown. I noticed the old computer monitors are still in the
lower level train station dumpster.
Unless one was very strong, they would be extremely heavy to lift. I
drove down by the waterfront. I then drove over to CVS in Riverside which is
open 24 hours. I bought two six packs one chicken and one shrimp of Maruchan
instant lunch cups for $1.49 each six pack and a bottle of cinnamon for $1 for
$3.98 total. I then drove back downtown, and I then returned home. On Sunday
nights the Food Emporium is not open 24 hours. I put the Maruchan instant lunch
cups on the right living room closet shelf. I then took a can of Progresso
chicken broth penna soup, and I put it in the microwave pot with lid, and I put
it in the GE microwave and pressed the reheat button. I had the soup with a
half dozen saltines and ice tea. I then had a cup of Brazilian instant coffee.
I then took the JVC VCR and the TEAC DVD player off the small dark oak table,
and I moved the small dark oak table back between the desk and the Epson
printer stand. I took four 3 inch thick yellow pages, and I stacked them two
high side by side on the TV chest, and I put one of the unused entertainment
center shelves 28” by 14”, and I put it on top of the telephone books. I then
put the TEAC DVD player on the shelf and then I put the JVC VCR on top of the
TEAC DVD player. I put the tape rewinder on top of the VCR. To the right of the
stacked components, I put the Emerson wireless headphones which I put
rechargeable batteries in. I also put the Radio Shack battery recharger in the
same location. On the left side and on top I spread around my various remote
controls. Thus the TEAC DVD player and the JVC VCR are stacked lower in front
of the Orion television. This also gives remote control users a direct line of
sight to the Orion television with out having to raise the remote control
higher. I put the plastic cutting board the VCR was sitting on the lower level
of the oak table back with the other cutting boards in the kitchen. For now I
have left the dark oak table in between both computers empty, but I am sure
over time it will fill up with odds and ends. I will now read some of the
Microsoft Windows XP manual. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/17/02 Sunday 10:35 P.M.: I videotaped the latest version of
National Geographic’s Volcano Hunters. I have it on the same tape that I
recorded another National Geographic volcano special on last week. I put the
tape by the Smithsonian volcano book on the top shelf of the center bookcase in
the hallway. I will now go out for some fresh air. I had some potato chips and
Carr’s crackers with Vermont cheddar cheese and ice tea while watching the
Volcano special. I just ran Symantec
Live Update. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/17/02 Sunday 7:35 P.M.: I was up at 4 P.M. when a relative
called. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread toast,
orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I have been watching a bit of television. I
chatted with another relative. I cleaned up. I am watching television. At 8
P.M., I will videotape the National Geographic special on MSNBC about Volcanoes
at 8 P.M.. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/17/02 Sunday 5:55 A.M.: I sifted through my email. I went
through my daily work list www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotlist.htm , and I noticed the Times
of London no longer publishes the Court Circular or at least I can not find it.
I imported my music files into the Windows Media Player. I also created a
separate Music folder on my desktop, and I placed in it 17 short cuts to my
music play lists on the E: drive of some vintage music for quick click
enjoyment. I had a piece of cake. I will now head off to bed. Have a good day.
CIO
Note:
<888> 02/17/02 Sunday 1:00 A.M.: I cleaned up after watching some of the
Winter Olympics. I went out. I returned the DVD video at the library drop. I
walked the entire length of Greenwich Avenue. I sat out for a while. I then
went by the lower level train station dumpster, and I noticed they have about a
dozen six year old 20 inch monitors they have discarded that weigh about 100
pounds apiece. I do not need one, so I left them there. I drove down by the
waterfront. I then returned home. For dinner I had the rest of the eye round
roast with horseradish, McHilney Tabasco sauce, and Lea and Perrins
Worcestershire sauce, steamed white rice, steamed frozen green peas, and ice
tea. I moved the Terayon cable modem to the left side of the backup computer,
and I put a shorter and heavier cable from the splitter to it. I put the Compaq
IJ200 printer lengthwise on top of the backup computer CPU. I have not been
able to get the Terayon cable modem to go online recently, but the instructions
says it takes up to seven minutes for it go online, so I will just leave it on
and see if it eventually goes online. The instructions say to leave it on all
the time, but since I hardly ever use it, I do not leave it on all the time.
Perhaps since it is not the Motorola Surfer Pro I have registered with my main
computer, Optimum has blocked it. Well, I will now do a little bit of regular
computer work. A relative while on
vacation sent me a post card of the Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand volcano erupting
at sunset in the mid 1990s. It is located at Tongariro National Park. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/16/02 Saturday 9:00 P.M.: I tightened the antenna connections on
the amplifier tuner, and I adjusted the antennas, and the reception is a bit
better. Possibly some radio stations do not come in as strongly anymore since
the antenna on the World Trade Center is not there anymore. I can still input
from one of the right speakers on the computer into the stereo system, but the
feed is weak. I should find a female connector to plug into the input in the
TDK woofer that has a split female connector that could connect to the cable
imputing into the stereo as well as the TDK speaker system. On the primary
output jack on the computer sound card, I have a two way Y splitter with the
output to the TDK speaker system on one of the two outputs, and the second
output has a three way connector with another speaker system connected to it,
and the earplug from the microphone and the headphones thus the system audio
feed weakens a bit. I had my cappuccino. I am now watching the Winter Olympics.
CIO
Note:
<888> 02/16/02 Saturday 7:15 P.M.: I watched the DVD movie until midnight
last night. I chatted with a friend during the movie. I went to bed after the
movie, and I was up at 9:30 A.M.. I picked up a loaf of Italian bread and two
croissants downstairs. One of the local building tenants has a source of day
old bread. I then had breakfast of two croissants, oatmeal, orange juice,
vitamins, and coffee. I fell back asleep until 4 P.M.. I had two hotdogs with
buns and mustard and ketchup, potato chips, dill pickle slice, and ice tea. I
just finished house cleaning and watering the plants. I also did a C: drive to
D: drive backup of the computer while doing house cleaning. I have to adjust
the antenna connection on my amplifier for the tuner. I will then have a
cappuccino and clean up, and I guess go out for some fresh air. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/15/02 Friday 8:00 P.M.: I read some news. I sent some messages.
I will now shut down the computer, and I will watch a DVD video. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/15/02 Friday 6:45 P.M.: I
received two shirts in the mail from a relative. I went out after the last
message. I stopped by the Valley Road post office, and I mailed some mail; and
I also mailed the book to a relative for $3.13 book rate. I then stopped by
Putnam Trust Bank of New York. I had received a call earlier in the day that my
account slips from Deluxe check printers had the wrong account number on them,
so I got that matter sorted out. I should be receiving a new batch of slips
soon. I then stopped by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop, and I bought a new
Cuisine Art original food processor without the blade for $7.50. I have the
Classic model at home with a set of blades, so now I have a backup Cuisine Art.
I then went downtown, and I stopped by the Merry Go Around Mews thrift shop,
and I bought a bolt of white brocade cotton cloth 12 feet long by four feet
wide for $5. I walked around the center of town a bit. I then drove down by the
waterfront. I then drove over to Smokes for Less in Byram, and I bought three
cartons of Seneca Ultra Lights 100s for $19 apiece or $57 total. I then returned home. I put the new Cusine
Art in the bedroom closet. I put the new piece of white cloth on the lower half
of the long green pattern sofa against the living room window wall. I had some
ice tea, and I relaxed a bit. I then had dinner of three 1/3 inch thick slices
of cold eye round beef with horseradish, McHilney’s Tabasco sauce, Lea and
Perrins Worcestershire sauce, steamed white rice with La Choy low sodium soy
sauce, steamed frozen peas, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I watched a bit of
television. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/15/02 Friday 12:20 P.M.: I was up until 5:30 A.M., and I woke up
at 10:30 A.M.. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, toast, orange
juice, coffee, and vitamins. I did some paper work. I have been listening to http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/ram/live_news.ram . The new TDK Tremor S60
speakers sound great with the existing other two pairs of speakers. The sound is much clearer and easier to
listen to at a distance. I will now clean up. I will then go out and mail the
book. I will do some other day time activity. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 02/15/02:
Note:
<888> 02/15/02 Friday 2:00 A.M.: I installed the old Advent speaker
system on the backup computer connecting it to the second SoundBlaster AWE 32
speaker plug in hole. I connected the power to the printer switch on the power
control panel with the other pair of speakers on AUX1. Of course the right
speaker does not work with the Advent system, but the left and the woofer works
fine. One has to plug in the Compaq IJ200 printer into the floor power control
strip to use it. I put the Compaq IJ200 printer on the Terayon cable modem on
the CPU. I adjusted sound settings. I ran Symantec Live Update and Windows Update
on the backup computer. I will now send out my weekly notes and then after some
Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese and Carr’s crackers and ice tea, I will head
off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/15/02 Friday 12:35 A.M.: After the last message when I had my
snack, I relaxed a bit. I then went out at 7:30 P.M.. I stopped by the ATM
machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then drove up to
Costco in Norwalk. They are open until 8:30 P.M. on weekdays. I bought a TDK TDK:Tremor S60 Speaker system
regularly $75 for $49.99, and I also bought a RCA AM/FM clock radio RP3721 for
$19.99 plus 5% non member charge of $3.50 plus $4.41 sales tax for $77.89
total. I then drove back to Greenwich, and I drove by the waterfront. I then
stopped by the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I
then went to the Exxon station next to the library, and I bought $7.25 of
premium at $1.499 a gallon. I then returned home. I took out the old Advent
speaker system that was defective, and I installed the new TDK Tremor S60
system. I put the bass woofer on the floor to my left side next to the box that
holds my left side mouse pad, so it can reverberate off the wooden box. I put
the right speaker on the right side of the CPU in front of the other two
speakers, and I put the left speaker on the left side on the monitor on the
keyboard drawer shelf holder. I connected them to the SoundBlaster Live MP3
audio card as the front speakers on the fist audio output jack, and I have
another pair with splitters on the same jack along with the microphone ear
piece and the headphones. I have another pair of Jensen speakers on the second
jack set up as the rear speakers. I
adjusted the TDK woofer audio to midrange, and I adjusted the other audio
settings, and it all sounds just great. I installed the RCA clock radio next to
my bed, and I set it up. I put the older Panasonic clock radio on my older Sony
color television in the kitchen. This all took a while. Since the Advent
speaker system I took off the computer does not work on the right side, but the
woofer and left side works, I will probably connect it to my backup computer. I
will start doing that now. After I do that, I will probably head off to bed.
CIO
Note:
<888> 02/14/02 Thursday 6:30 P.M.: I watched television this morning.
About 6 A.M., I had two hotdogs with buns and ketchup and mustard, a dill
pickle slice, potato chips, and ice tea. I rested until noon. I checked the
mail. I had a Marie Callander beef tips meal, ice tea, a slice of cake and an
instant Brazilian coffee. I made my 3 P.M. appointment. I stopped by the
Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. I then went by the Greenwich Library, and I
returned a DVD video disk. Downstairs in the snack bar area, they have
discarded library books for sale for .25 apiece. I bought two for .50. I then
went by Var Max liquor pantry just across the Greenwich, Connecticut and the
Port Chester, New York border on U.S. 1, and I bought a 1.5 liter bottle of
Rene Junot white wine for $5.99 plus .40 tax for $6.39 total. I returned home.
I put the Rene Junot white wine in the refrigerator to chill to have it in reserve
for hospitality occasions. I then package up one of the books to send to a
relative book rate, when I have a chance to mail it tomorrow. I relaxed a bit.
I will now have some Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese with Carr’s crackers
and ice tea.
Note: <888>
02/14/02 Thursday 2:55 A.M.: I will shut down the computer now. I will now read
the Windows XP manual or I will watch some television or I will rest and get
back on a day schedule. I have a 3 P.M. appointment today. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/14/02 Thursday 2:15 A.M.: I noticed in the finals of the
Westminster Kennel Club dog show, there was a Corgi from Volcano, California. I
did a little research, and I came up with this web site of a local hotel there
with reference information The St. George Hotel . It says that the place was named Volcano,
California since it looked like a Volcano, but it does not say whether there is
actually a volcano there. Still judging from the locality it would be a nice
place to sip a glass of wine. It says the hotel charges an extra $150 if one
smokes in their room. I have sifted
through my email, and I will now start working on www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . CIO
Note:
<888> 02/14/02 Thursday 1:15 A.M.:
*****************************
Volcano Hunters documentary
*****************************
From: "Stephen James O'Meara" <someara@interpac.net>
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
For all those who inquired the National Geographic Society Explorer program
entitled VOLCANO HUNTERS will air in its entirety on Sunday, February 17,
2002 on MSNBC at 8PM EST. Earlier to the west.
The program details our work with active volcanoes and an investigation
into a possible lunar tidal influence at particular volcanoes.
Check local listing on the west coast for earlier times.
Sincerely, Donna and Steve O'Meara
--
Volcano Watch International
Donna and Stephen O'Meara
P.O. Box 218
Volcano, Hawaii 96785
808.985.7186
someara@interpac.net
donna@post.harvard.edu
http://volcano.und.edu/
==================
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRESS RELEASE
A DATE WITH DISASTER:
VOLCANO HUNTERS RACE TO PREDICT
DEADLY VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS
National Geographic EXPLORER's Volcano Hunters Premieres
Sunday, February 17 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT only on MSNBC
(Washington, DC February 12, 2002) In the aftermath of Congo's current
Nyiragongo volcano crisis, scientists and researchers from all over the
world are racing to find clues that will help predict future deadly
eruptions. On Sunday, February 17, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on MSNBC,
EXPLORER joins two courageous volcano hunters, Steve and Donna O'Meara, for
two perilous weeks atop one of the world's most active hot spots,
Stromboli, in Italy's Aeolian Islands. Supported by the National
Geographic Society, the husband and wife team set out to investigate an
ancient and controversial lunar theory that they believe will contribute to
the science of predicting eruptions and may save lives.
Off the northern coast of Sicily, Stromboli's summit is a
forbidding
landscape of craggy rocks frequently shrouded in clouds of toxic gas. Hot
ash rains down as sulfuric vapors overtake the fresh air. EXPLORER
follows
the O'Mearas through smoke and ash to collect hard data to prove that some
volcanic eruptions follow a pattern based on the moon's gravitational pull,
much like the ebb and flow of the ocean's tides. Ascending the
smoking,
belching Stromboli volcano takes courage, tenacity, and perhaps a touch of
madness. Ignoring critics who doubt such a lunar correlation exists, the
O'Mearas push on, determined to find out if the moon is indeed tugging at
the earth's molten core.
Volcanoes have killed close to a quarter million people in
the past 500
years. The most catastrophic events can not only level entire towns -- as
Nyiragongo did in Congo last month -- but can also wipe out animals large
and small in the surrounding areas -- as Mount St. Helens did here in the
United States in 1980. If the O'Mearas' observations at Stromboli are
viable, their continuing work could impact crisis aid and conservation
efforts while forever shifting the study of volcanoes.
The eruption last summer of Europe's tallest active volcano is the
subject of "Etna Ignites," the cover story of the February 2002
issue of
National Geographic magazine.
For programming information and updates for National
Geographic
EXPLORER, please log on to www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/explorer.
NGT&F is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Geographic Ventures, which
also manages National Geographic's businesses in interactive, online,
merchandising, travel expeditions, and related businesses. Building on
its
reputation for remarkable visual and compelling stories, National
Geographic Television & Film (NGT&F) augments its award-winning
documentary
productions (winner of 116 Emmys and more than 800 other industry awards)
with feature films, large-format, and long-form television drama
programming. Worldwide, NGT&F's programming can be seen on the
National
Geographic Channel, MSNBC, and PBS, home video & DVD, and through
international broadcast syndication. The National Geographic Channel is
received by more than 130 million households in 23 languages and 136
countries, including the U.S. More information about NGT&F is
available on
www.nationalgeographic.com.
MSNBC is a joint venture between NBC, a leading provider of news and
information, and Microsoft, the leader in personal computer software and a
major provider of Internet online services. Built on the worldwide
resources of NBC News, MSNBC is a 24-hour cable news network available in
68 million homes and Internet news service at http://www.msnbc.com/.
# # #
Contacts:
Terry Smith National Geographic Television
202-775-6146
Eileen Campion Dera &
Associates
212-966-4600
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Note:
<888> 02/14/02 Thursday 12:25 A.M.: I installed this patch Microsoft TechNet. Yesterday morning I
videotape off PBS channel 10, the National Geographic special on volcanoes. It
runs about 50 minutes. I put the volcano videotape on top of the Smithsonian
volcano book on the top shelf of my center hallway bookcase. I noticed in the Westminster Kennel Club dog
show, the Corgi in the finals was from Volcano, California. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/13/02 Wednesday 11:40 P.M.: I went to bed at 6 A.M. this morning
after watching some television. I had a telephone call from a family member
about noon. About 4 P.M. I got up, and I dressed, and I went to the Valley Road
post office, and I mailed the Westminster Kennel Club dog show video tape
priority mail to a relative for $3.50. I then returned to my apartment, and I
had breakfast of oatmeal, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I fell
back asleep until 9 P.M.. I started watching the Winter Olympics. I also had
dinner of three half inch slices of cold eye round beef with horseradish,
McHilney’s Tabasco sauce, and Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, steamed
white rice with La Choy low sodium soy sauce, steamed frozen peas, ice tea, and
a cappuccino. I just finished watching the Winter Olympics. I will now do some
regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/13/02 Wednesday 1:55 A.M.: I finished reading for the night. I
will now head off to bed briefly. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/13/02 Wednesday 12:05 A.M.: I had a piece of cake. I sent out an
email. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/12/02 Tuesday 11:40 P.M.: I finished watching the dog show. I
chatted with a friend. I packaged the
dog show videotape to mail to a relative. One can not put Priority Mail
packages in the mail box at the post office, so I will have to mail it
tomorrow. I guess I will start reading the Microsoft Windows XP manual. Yesterday, when I went out, I also ran Norton
AntiVirus 2002 on the C: drive. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/12/02 Tuesday 9:10 P.M.: I was up until 5 A.M. yesterday. I got
up at 1:30 P.M. this afternoon. I had breakfast of oatmeal, toast, orange
juice, coffee, and vitamins. I went out,
and I stopped by Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then went by
the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. I next drove downtown, and I stopped by the
waterfront. I then walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I then went to the Greenwich
Library. I checked out one of two copies of Microsoft Windows XP Limited
Edition manual. I then returned home. I chatted with a friend. I then read some
of Microsoft Windows XP manual. About 7
P.M. for dinner I had four 1/3 inch thick slices of cold eye round beef with
horseradish, McHilney’s Tabasco sauce, and Lea and Perrins Worcestershire
sauce, and steamed white rice, and steamed frozen Brussels sprouts, ice tea,
and a cappuccino. At 8 P.M., I started watching The Westminster Kennel Club , and I am also
videotaping it for a relative who is busy this evening. I will go back to
watching the dog show. I remember in February 1983 on my way back from Florida
before going up to Norway, I walked through Pennsylvania Station, and in New
York then after about two feet of snow, I saw the Westminster Kennel Club dog
show letting out, and the train station was full of dogs. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/12/02 Tuesday 1:00 A.M.: I finished watching the Winter
Olympics. I watched a bit of other television. I will now watch a DVD video
movie. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/11/02 Monday 10:30 P.M.: I went out, and I mailed the letter at
the Valley Road post office. I then stopped by the Greenwich Library. I
returned two DVD video movies, and I checked out two DVD video movies. I also
read the Wall Street Journal and P.C. Magazine. I then drove down by the
waterfront. I then walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I then stopped by the Stop
and Shop. I bought two half gallons of Tropicana orange juice with Calcium at
$1.99 a half gallon, four 28 cans of TuttoRosso crushed tomatoes .50 a
can, two Marie Callander beef tips
dinner $2 each, a eye round roast $2.99 a pound $9.12, and Lays Wavy potato
chips large bag $1.49 for $20.59 total. I then returned home. I coated both
sides of the eye round roast with ground black pepper, garlic powder, chicken
and meat seasoning, celery salt, Italian spices, Basil, oregano, and Texas Best
barbeque sauce, and I am cooking it at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes in
the convection oven. I will have a few 1/3 inch slices of the eye round for
dinner with steamed white rice and steamed frozen Brussels sprouts, ice tea,
and a cappuccino. I am watching the Winter Olympics also. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/11/02 Monday 7:35 P.M.: I finished the letter. I will now go out and mail it, and I will
also stop by the library. When updating this note on the remote server with the
older version of FTP Pro, I have to temporarily disable the Symantec Firewall
to get it to work. This was not the case with the latest version of FTP Pro
which I do not feel like buying after the trail period ended. Remember to stay
warm this evening. I turned up the
apartment thermostat two degrees to 74 degrees Fahrenheit to warm up the
apartment on this cold evening. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/11/02 Monday 6:25 P.M.: I went to bed at 4:30 A.M., and I was up
at 4:30 P.M.. I had a telemarketing call from a resort in Florida about noon. I
checked the mail, and my check from the Greenwich Hardware store came for the
coffee machine I returned. I had breakfast of oatmeal, toast, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I watched some of the Winter Olympics for a while. I
cleaned up. I put another 15 watt candelabra bulb in the right part of the
right sconce on the living room wall adjacent to the hallway. I also changed
the center living room lamp bulb from 15 watts to 40 watts. I will now write a
Valentine’s letter to a family member. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/11/02 Monday 2:25 A.M.: I relaxed a bit. I watched some
television. I sifted through my email. I went through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I will now watch a bit
of television, and then possibly I will try to go to bed. It is interesting in
that my computer says it is 53 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and the weather
report on television this afternoon says we are suppose to go down into the
teens tonight. I guess we must be on the edge of a weather front. Well have a
good morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/10/02 Sunday 11:25 P.M.: I have been watching the Winter
Olympics. For dinner, I had a Stauffer’s Salisbury steak and macaroni dinner
and a fish filet and macaroni dinner with ice tea and a slice of cake. I
noticed while watching the opening ceremonies, I have the Dutch flag hanging
vertically backwards in my apartment from the curtain rod on the living room
windows, so I changed it around, so when it hangs vertically the orange stripe
is on the left and the blue stripe is on the right with the white stripe in the
center. Well, I now will do a bit of computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/10/02 Sunday 10:05 P.M.: After the last message, I napped until
3 P.M.. I got up and I had a couple of hotdogs with buns and ketchup and
mustard, potato chips, dill pickle slice, slice of cake and ice tea. My guest and I went for a drive. We walked
lower Greenwich Avenue. We drove down by the waterfront. We stopped by Staples
in Old Greenwich. We came back to my apartment. We had cappuccino. We have been
watching the Winter Olympics. My guest just left. I will go back to watching
the Winter Olympics. I tied up the Cablevision cord coming out of the living
room wall, so I do not get video lines on the television. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/10/02 Sunday 9:40 A.M.: I
had a friend stop by yesterday after the last message. We went out for a drive
down by the waterfront. We stopped by
the Food Mart in Cos Cob, and we bought two salmon steaks for $3.99 a pound. We
then returned back to my apartment. We
watched some of the Winter Olympics on television. I rubbed the Salmon steaks in olive oil, and
I put them in a Pyrex baking disk. I added about a third of a cup of lemon
juice, and I seasoned them with Italian spices, Oregano, and Basil. I baked
them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
About 7 P.M., we had the salmon steaks for dinner with steamed white
rice and steamed frozen mixed vegetables and ice tea. We then watched the DVD
video disk “Broadcast News”, and then we watched some more of the Winter
Olympics. We went to bed about 10:30 A.M., and I was awake at 7:30 A.M.. We had
breakfast of three scrambled eggs each, French bread toast with margarine,
orange juice, vitamins, and coffee. It
is a bit damp today, but we will figure out something to do. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/09/02 Saturday 2:50 P.M.: I was up at 9:30 A.M.. I checked the
mail, and I picked up a loaf of French bread from downstairs. I had breakfast
of three medium boiled eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I just
finished watering the plants and cleaning the apartment. I am just about ready
to put away a new batch of ice tea www.geocities.com/mikelscott/icetea.htm . I just had lunch of two
hotdogs with buns and ketchup and mustard, dill pickle, potato chips, piece of
cake, and ice tea. I am throwing out the rest of the Purdue oven stuffer
roaster chicken since it is over three days old. After I put away the ice tea, I will have a
cup of cappuccino. I will then clean up and go out for some fresh air. This
should be in about an hour. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/09/02 Saturday 1:45 A.M.: I was up at 2:30 P.M. yesterday. I had
breakfast of oatmeal, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I checked the
mail. I moved the oil filled electric radiators back into the bedroom since I
have not been using them this warmer winter. I also put the Radio Shack battery
charger to the right side of the TEAC DVD Multi Player. I cleaned up, and I
drove downtown. I walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I drove down by the
waterfront. I stopped by the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on
Mason Street. I went by the Greenwich Library, and I returned the four DVD
videos I checked out yesterday, and I checked out two more and I also checked
out a book. I stopped by Exxon, and I bought $9.50 of premium at $1.499 a
gallon. I returned home. I did three loads of laundry. I started watching the
Winter Olympics 2002 from Salt Lake City, Utah and its opening ceremonies. I
started videotaping them about 9 P.M. until the end at midnight. It took one
and a half videotapes. I had some two plates of Vermont cheese and Land O Lakes
cheese and crackers while watching them along with ice tea. I had a bit of
tummy trouble or indigestion, so I took a Tums antacid pill. I found these
internet links from the Wellcome Trust on the Human Genome Project Ensembl Genome Server , Human Genome Working Draft, EBI, the
European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL Outstation, Hinxton, UK) serving the
bioinformatics community , NCBI , DDBJ . Well, I am tired, so I guess I will go to bed
shortly. Have a good morning. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 02/08/02:
Note:
<888> 02/08/02 Friday 4:35 A.M.: I was up at 1 P.M. yesterday. I had
breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, and
vitamins. I cleaned up, and I went down, and I signed my lease for the next
year. I then went over to my 3 P.M. appointment. I next went by the Hospital
Thrift shop. I then drove down by the waterfront. I then stopped by the ATM at
Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I next stopped by the Greenwich
library. I then went by the ATM again at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason
Street. I then drove up to Costco in Norwalk, Connecticut. I use the ATM
machine at Costco. I the bought two packages of five boxes of Carr’s crackers
for $5.59 each package. I also bought a major purchase. I bought a TEAC 5 disk
carrousel DVD Multi Player model DV-M5000 for $149.99 plus I paid a 5%
surcharge of $8.06 since I was using a one day Costco card plus $9.45 tax for
$178.68 total. I then returned to Greenwich, and I stopped by the Greenwich
Library, and I checked out four DVD videos. I then returned home. I had dinner
of two slices of cold chicken with Tabasco sauce, steamed white rice, steamed
green beans, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I then proceeded to install the TEAC
DVD player. First I removed the old Zenith short-wave radio from the TV chest.
I took out the small dark oak table from the right of the primary computer, and
I put it on top of the TV chest. I put the old Zenith short-wave radio in the
bedroom closet. I put the blood pressure tester machine on the right side of
the bedroom desk. I put the JVC videotape machine on a piece of plastic on the
lower level of the dark oak table. I put the new TEAC DVD machine on top of the
dark oak table underneath the television. I hooked up the TEAC DVD Multi Player
to the Orion 25 inch television with the yellow, red and white audio and video
RCA jack cables that came with the TEAC DVD Multi Player. I plugged it in, and
it turned on. It took me some time and fiddling to figure out that I needed to
use the remote control on the Orion TV to select “TV/AV” to have the TEAC video
feed go into the Orion TV. I connected the red and white audio cables with RCA
Y male to two female adaptors, and I plugged the other set of cables into the
VCR input on the Technics amplifier, so I can play audio through my stereo
system. I setup the Setup on the TEAC DVD Multi Player. Basically this all took
some time, since I had to search for certain items, and I had to move other
items around. I put the large button telephone on the arm of the couch adjacent
to the television. I moved the tape rewinder on top of the JVC VCR. I moved the
Emerson wireless headphone on top of the VCR. I tested the TEAC DVD Multi
Player, and it works just fine. Since it has a five disk carrousel, one can
listen or watch five different disks. I then put the 50 CD rack in between the
day bed and the blue couch. I put the nine boxes of Bigelow tea on the shelf in
the right living room closet. This all took some time, and I was finally done about
3:30 A.M.. I then had two hotdogs with buns and ketchup and mustard, potato
chips, dill pickle slice, slice of cake, and ice tea. I will now send out my
weekly notes and go to bed. Have a good morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/07/02 Thursday 3:00 A.M.:
I did a little bit of regular computer work www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I did not have time to sift through my email
yet. I decided to clean my primary
computer. I opened up the case, and I cleaned the interior with the air duster
as well as the CD player and the 3.5” floppy drive. I then disconnected the
Primary computer CPU, and I cleaned the case in the kitchen with bleach and
then rinsed it with water. I reattached the Primary computer CPU to the rest of
the system, and it is all running fine, and it looks a bit better. I did not
clean the 19” monitor since it is difficult to lift, and also it is much more
difficult to clean the monitor with the delicate circuitry which through the
vents could be exposed to moisture. I sent out a couple of emails to friends.
Well, I have to be up about 11 A.M. today, so I will go to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/06/02 Wednesday 9:15 P.M.:
I went out after the last message, and I stopped by the Greenwich
Hardware store. I gave them my receipt for returning the coffee maker, and they
said they would send me the check. I have copies of the receipt. I bought a
package two sets of two inch by four inch Velcro patches for $3.99 plus .24 tax
for $4.23. I will use some to install the paper holder fork on the backup
computer monitor. I then drove by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. I next
drove down by the waterfront. I then drove around Tod’s Point. I then went to
Staples in Old Greenwich and the HP LaserJet paper is the same price I paid for
it two weeks ago, $7.99 minus a dollar for $6.99. Thus if I saw right, they
have a good sale on it at Staples in Port Chester, New York for $3.99. I then
stopped by Radio Shack at the Riverside shopping center. I then went to CVS at
the Riverside shopping center, and I bought two round tins of Danish Absolute
Divine cookies for $1.99 each tin, a two pack of Dove soap for sensitive skin
for $2.37, and two white Djeep lighters for $1.89 each plus .37 tax for $10.50
total. I then returned home. I had a frosted Diet Coke in a frosted mug. I
watched the ABC evening news. I had dinner of cold slices of Purdue chicken
with McIlHenny Tabasco sauce, steamed white rice with La Choy low sodium soy
sauce, steamed frozen green beans, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I then chatted
with a friend. I will now put on the paper holder clip on the backup computer monitor
with the Velcro strips. I will then do a little bit of regular computer work.
CIO
Note:
<888> 02/06/02 Wednesday 1:55 P.M.: Well today is the beginning of the
celebration of the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s
coronation. One can email congratualations at Welcome to the Official Web Site of the British Monarchy . Also today is Ronald
Reagan’s 91st birthday, and one can email Mrs. Reagan at Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation &
Library-Welcome . I was up at 11 A.M. when I had breakfast of
orange juice, French bread toast, coffee, vitamins, and oatmeal. I watched a
bit of television. It said on Burt Wolf’s cooking show that Donald Trump’s
grandfather use to run a restaurant in the Klondike. I called the Greenwich
Hardware store about getting the check for $111.30 for the coffee machine I
returned two weeks ago, and they called me back and said they had lost the
receipt. They want me to bring in the receipt, so they can copy it. I made
extra copies of the receipt to have myself which I can do with the Visioneer
scanner and Epson printer. I guess I will now clean up and go out for some
daytime activity. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/05/02 Tuesday 10:45 P.M.: I had a delicious dinner. I guess I
will watch a little television, and I will head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/05/02 Tuesday 9:20 P.M.: I went out, and I drove down by the
waterfront. I stopped by the Greenwich Library. I went by Putnam Trust Bank of
New York on Mason Street, and I used the ATM machine. I next stopped by the
Stop and Shop, and I bought a 42 ounce container of Quaker old fashioned oats
for $3.99, a large 12.25 ounce bag of Wise potato chips for $1.99, a quart jar
of Vlassic kosher dill pickle spears for $1.99, a Stauffer’s regular Salisbury
steak dinner and a fish filet dinner for $2 each, two dozen large eggs $1.69,
Land O Lakes 10 ounce bar of sharp cheddar cheese $1.99, two jars of S&S
Manz Spanish olives .99, buy one get one free of Khan’s beef franks $3.69 both,
S&S 10 package of dry milk $5.49 for $28.50. I then went across the street, and I bought
two half gallons of Florida Natural orange juice with calcium for $2.50 each,
buy get one free of Pepperidge Farm frozen layer cakes for $3.69 both, two AC
frozen green beans, two AC frozen peas, two AC frozen mixed vegetables for $4
all or .66 each, four packages of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter light .99
each, two Louis Rich turkey franks .99 each, a 5 ounce bottle of McIlHenney Tabasco
sauce $2.99, and a Purdue oven stuffer roaster at .79 a pound for $6.29 for
$29.66 total. I then returned home, and I put away my groceries. I then rinsed
off and dried the Purdue oven stuffer roaster removing the giblets from inside
which I throw away outside right away since I do not use them, and I don’t want
them to stink. I put the chicken rack in a roasting pan, and I seasoned the top
side of the chicken with ground black pepper, garlic powder, celery salt,
poultry and meat seasoning, Italian spices, Oregano, and Basil. I then covered
the chicken with the rest of the Bulls Eye barbeque sauce and some more Texas
Best Barbeque sauce about a half cup all together. I then put it in the
convection oven for about one hour and a half to one hour and forty minutes
until the bird water thermometer pops up. It should be ready in about a half
hour. I will have slices of it for dinner with reheated steamed rice and
steamed frozen peas, and ice tea. It is
a bit nippy out, so stay warm. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/05/02 Tuesday 4:50 P.M.: I finished sorting out the paper work
for my lease signing on Thursday afternoon. I made up a grocery list. I will
now go out and do some grocery shopping after I clean up. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/05/02 Tuesday 3:25 P.M.: I had a 3 liter container of Bertolli
olive oil that I opened, and I used for filling my olive oil containers. I am
listening to http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/ram/live_news.ram . I will now do the paper work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/05/02 Tuesday 2:15 P.M.: This morning before going to bed, I
sifted through old newspapers and periodicals throwing out old ones. I move the ceiling panel with the First Alert
smoke detector over one panel away from the kitchen to keep the smoke detector
from going off when I use the toaster oven. I disconnected the center living
room window wall lamp with the 15 watt bulb, and I connected it to the control
panel that controls the other two adjacent lamps, so it comes on and off with
the entry light switch. With the lava mood lamp on all the time, I do not need
the other lamp on all the time. The lava mood lamp gives off a redish rose
light. Before going to bed, I had two hot dogs with buns and ketchup and
mustard, potato chips, dill pickle, and ice tea. I cooked them in the microwave
cookware I bought. I finally went to bed about 6:30 A.M.. I was up at 11 A.M..
I checked the mail. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, French bread
toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins.
I noticed it is cooler today. While at Wal-Mart on last Saturday in
north Norwalk on Route 7, I noticed they have the oil filled electric radiators
for $40. I made a telephone call about a
matter to do with the building. I have some paper work to do today before going
out. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/05/02 Tuesday 2:50 A.M.:
I just printed out my Microsoft Money 2002 and report for the last 11
years. It has been pretty much the same
old financial routine for the last 11 years. There is not much going on, so I
think I will shut down for the night. Have a good morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/05/02 Tuesday 1:05 A.M.: Today, while I was in Staples in Port
Chester, New York a nice couple were asking about page holders for the side of
the computer monitor. I showed them at the clearance area there was a package
that was on sale for $10 that came with a page holder, cable separators, air
duster, and 15 inch glare screen. This evening, I remembered that I had a
Kensington page holder for the side of the monitor. I got it out, and I had a
piece of Velcro to attach it to the upper right side of my primary computer
monitor. It seems to on there quite
securely, since I can not even separate the two pieces of Velcro easily to take
it off should I need to. It would probably also hold a magazine or other light
publication for typing from. I have a fork page holder that I thought about attaching
to the backup monitor, but I do not have anymore Velcro. Velcro strips are
available at the Greenwich Hardware store. I then sorted out my recent print
outs, and I put them all underneath the Epson Stylus Color 880 printer. I
sorted out the scratch paper from the print outs, and I added it to the
existing pile of scratch paper. All together I have about three to four reams
of scratch paper, usually with one side used. I put the large pile of scratch
paper on the square Danish table on my bedroom desk. I move the unused ream of
HP LaserJet paper underneath my Epson printer on top of the old HP95 cartridge
that I saved. I put the package of regular paper there also, with a note in it
saying it is not HP LaserJet paper, although it is wrapped in a HP LaserJet
wrapper. I am out of empty boxes to put paper in. I still have the open box of
HP Laser Jet Paper in a box wrapped in plastic wrap in the same location. I ran
Symantec Live Update to update my antivirus file and other Symantec files. The lava mood lamp seems to be working fine.
While at Staples in Port Chester today, I noticed they have 600 page reams of
HP LaserJet paper on sale for $3.99 down from the $6.99 apiece I paid for two
reams of the same paper at Staples in Old Greenwich about two weeks ago. I also
labeled the open HP LaserJet paper in the Southworth box I have in a plastic
bag underneath the Epson printer. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/04/02 Monday 10:05 P.M.:
I went out this afternoon about 2 P.M.. I stopped by the Greenwich
Hospital Thrift shop. I then went by
Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I next drove over to the central
Greenwich Post Office. I obtained three money orders at .90 apiece to pay my
Verizon telephone, Optimum Online, and Cablevision bills. I also bought twenty
U.S.A. flag stamps at .34 apiece for $6.80.
The postal clerk commented the number 888 had been coming up in her mind
quite a bit recently. I then made my 4:30 P.M. appointment. I next drove down
by the waterfront. I then went over to Port Chester, New York to the shopping
center, and I stopped by Staples, and I bought a Holmes Mood Lava lamp silver
base with red lava affect marked down from $20 for $6 plus .41 tax for $6.41
total. I stopped by Odd Job. I noticed they have the large First Alert fire
extinguisher on sale down from $40 for $25.
They have a large selection of different items. I bought a four
container 20 bag per container package of Ceylon Tea of Raspberry Herbal,
Peppermint Herbal, Chamomile Herbal, and Serendip Green tea for $4.99 for all
four containers, five containers of 3.52 ounce Golden Brazil Classic Arabica
instant coffee at $1.19 a container, two 19 ounce containers of Texas Best
Cajun sauce for $1.99 each, a three pack of Sahara Club white men’s crew socks
80% cotton, 16% polyester, 4% Elastic for $3.99 and a 3 pack of the same crew
socks white, gray, and black pairs for $3.99. They are made in Pakistan. I also
bought a three pack of men’s Empire dark dress socks 70% Acrylic 30% polyester
made in India for $2.99 plus .30 tax for $26.19 total. I then returned home. I
put the mood lava lamp in front of the air conditioner underneath the lamp with
the Victorian lamp shade. I relaxed a bit. I then had dinner of reheated
boneless chicken breast from two nights ago, steamed white rice, steamed frozen
green peas, ice tea, and some of the Brazilian instant coffee. I chatted with a
friend. Earlier in the evening, I
unpacked the microwave cooking ware I got last Saturday, and I put it on top of
the microwave oven. I noticed at the
Clearance section at Staples in Port Chester, New York they have a number of
computer items I do not need. They have
the $400 automobile CD guidance system for $100 for example. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/04/02 Monday 1:15 P.M.: I had a bowl of reheated white rice with
La Choy low sodium soy sauce and ice tea during the night. My guest left at 8
A.M.. I was up at 11 A.M.. I chatted with a relative. I had breakfast of
oatmeal, French bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I checked the
mail. I will look at a few computer pages, and then I will get ready to go
out. I have a 4:30 P.M. appointment. I
noticed yesterday that Staples has a store on Park Avenue on the east side of
the street around 55th Street, so I guess one can get office
supplies in Manhattan. CIO
Note: <888>
02/03/02 Sunday 11:00 P.M.: I had a busy
day today. My guest, and I were up at 8 A.M.. We had breakfast of French bread
toast, orange juice, coffee, 3 scrambled eggs apiece, and vitamins. We cleaned
up, and we departed for Manhattan about 11 A.M.. We drove into Manhattan on
I-95 and we got off the Bruckner Boulevard, and we took the Willis Avenue
Bridge into Manhattan. We got off the 71st
exit of the FDR drive, and my friend made a stop at 72nd Street on
the East side. We then parked on 81st just west of Madison Avenue
facing the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We walked down Madison Avenue, and we
stopped by at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and we attended the end of
the Sunday service. The United States Navy choir was there for the service. It was
most enjoyable to hear the music. We then walked down to 70th street
and we toured some of 70th street, and then we walked over to Fifth
Avenue, and we walked back up to the Metropolitan Museum. We met our friends at
1 P.M., and we toured the Metropolitan Museum and its various exhibits until
about 2:30 P.M.. It was most enjoyable since I had not been there in about 12
years. We then all headed down Central Park and we went to the boat basin to
the boat house restaurant for coffee and a half of roast beef sandwich. We then walked around the miniature sailboat
pond, and we then walked over to Park Avenue down to 70th street,
and we toured the John D. Rockefeller art gallery at the Asian institute. We
then toured some more of 70th street, and then we toured the Frick
Museum. We listened to a guitar recital.
I noticed they have the original Rembrandt Polish rider painter at the Frick
museum that I have a copy of in my apartment.
About 6:30 P.M., we headed walking down Madison Avenue viewing the shops
and the offices. Around 55th street we headed east to Park Avenue,
and we saw the large security presence around the Waldorf Astoria for the World
Economic conference. There was only
security and no protestors. We had to detour back to Madison Avenue, and we walked
down to Biltmore Street and Vanderbilt Avenues opposite Grand Central Station,
and we toured the Yale Club. In the reception room upstairs at the Yale Club,
they have the portraits of the four former Presidents that have attended Yale
University. I did not see a picture of
the current president whom I believe attended Yale University also. We then walked through and toured Grand
Central station including a pub called Campbell’s on the southwest corner of
the station. We walked south to 41st Street and Park Avenue, and
then walked west a half block to the Peking restaurant and we all had a very
enjoyable dinner of four different Chinese meals along with tea and rice. After dinner, we then walked back through Grand
Central Station, and we viewed the Missing Persons pictures posted after 911 on
the concourse. We went down to the Subway, and we got MTA passes, and then we
walked over to Madison Avenue and 42nd street. We said good bye to
our friends, and we caught the M1 bus uptown to 79th street, and we retrieved
the car, and we drove back out to Connecticut via the FDR drive north to the
Willis Avenue bridge to Bruckner Boulevard to I-95 east and back to Byram area
of Greenwich, Connecticut. I had a frosted Diet coke in a frosted mug when I
returned, and my guest headed off to bed. I washed my feet to get the salt off
of them. I will now head off to bed myself.
In all it was a very enjoyable day, and a healthy change from the
country, although it involved quite a bit more walking than normally in Greenwich.
Well have a good night. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/02/02 Saturday 10:05 P.M.: My guest and I left at 4:30 P.M.. My
guest discovered he had lost a car molding part at a car wash in Norwalk, so we
drove up to Route 7 in North Norwalk, and we retrieved the part. We then went
to Wal-Mart on Route 7 on the Norwalk – Wilton border. I bought a pair of Farah
white khaki pleated pants waist 40” by 30” length for $15.97 and I also bought
a 10 piece Amberware microwave cook set for $9.97 plus .60 tax for $26.54
total. My friend bought epoxy glue for
the car molding part. We then returned to Greenwich, and I stopped by the ATM
machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. We then went to the
Food Emporium, and I bought two 13 ounce bags of A&P regular coffee beans,
and two of balanced blend each for $1.69 a bag for $6.76 total. We then
returned back to my place. I mixed the coffee beans with my existing batch of
coffee beans, and I now have 7 quart jars of coffee beans for my regular blend. I put the Avocado seed in the jar in water in
the community room. I noticed that the Avocado plant I put down there some time
ago is no longer there anymore. We
watched television. My friend at the
Food Emporium bought Purdue boneless breast of chicken for $2.99 a pound and
several packages of frozen peas. I cooked the chicken the same way I had
earlier in the week along with steamed rice and steamed frozen peas, and we had
it all for dinner with ice tea. We then watched television. I finished off a
bag of potato chips. I called a friend in Manhattan to verify meeting them in
the City tomorrow. Well my guest will stay down tonight, and I will probably
head off to bed in another hour. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/02/02 Saturday 3:35 P.M.: I finished the house cleaning and
watering the plants. A friend showed up
about 1 P.M. and is taking a nap. I used four tooth picks, and I pushed them
into the avocado seed I saved, and I have it sitting in a jar of water above
the kitchen sink. I will try to start an avocado plant. I have a nearly dead
plant in the community room that I can put the avocado seed in its pot should
it successfully geminate. I will now clean up, and my guest I will go out for
some daytime activity. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/02/02 Saturday 12:30 P.M.: Well, I guess Willem and Maxima are
hitched. I guess CNN could not afford to
cover the event. More than likely since
Willem is a member of the International Olympic committee, he and Maxima might
be coming to the United States to Salt Lake City for the Winter Olympics. Perhaps they will be stopping by New
Amsterdam on their way. I will be going to New Amsterdam tomorrow Sunday to
visit some friends. We will probably go
the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There is an afternoon concert at the Frick
museum. Possibly we will have coffee at
the boat house in Central Park and maybe stopped by the Yale club for a drink.
I have not been in New Amsterdam in the day time for about 12 years. Of course
up until nine years ago, I use to go in their at night as part of the New
Amsterdam Dutch night watch, so possibly old wooden shoe makers and wind mill
watchers might remember me. I was up at
11 A.M.. I checked the mail. I picked up a loaf of French bread from the
donations left out at the front hallway table. I had breakfast of three medium
boiled eggs, French bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I am listening to www.radio10.fm to keep up with the events in old Amsterdam. Alas,
I do not understand Dutch, but I enjoy listening to the music on the 22
speakers in my apartment hooked up to the computer internet music. It says on
the Royal Dutch household site, that Willem regularly goes to Aruba and the
Netherlands Antilles, so perhaps they might go down there before the Winter
Olympics. I have a Holland flag displayed in my apartment between the United
States of America and the British Union Jack. Well, it is Saturday like any
ever efficient Dutch boy house cleaner, I have to do my weekly house
cleaning. Keep an eye on the ground hog.
CIO
Note:
<888> 02/02/02 Saturday 1:45 A.M.: Royal Dutch Household site http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/ and Congratulations to the Royal Dutch Household
site http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/UK/congratulations/congratulations.html . I guess I will head off to bed now. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/02/02 Saturday 12:55 A.M.: Send Congratulations to Prince Willem
and Maxima http://www.koninklijkhuwelijk.nl/en/felicitatieregister.html . CIO
Note:
<888> 02/02/02 Saturday 12:15 A.M.: I went out, and I mailed the letter
at the Valley Road post office box. I drove down by the waterfront. There was construction debris blowing around
in the high wind on Steamboat Road at the Del a Mar Hotel construction site. It
is rather confusing on the exterior of the new façade in that some of the rooms
have full length opening doors on the upper floors on the exterior, but there
are no balconies. So unless they plan to install balconies, guests more than
likely would be able to fall out of their room windows should they venture out
the glass door windows unless they are for appearances and do not open. It
looked like both the Food Emporium and the Stop and Shop were both closed. I
relaxed a bit when I got back, and I am now having an ice tea. Well Happy Ground Hogs Day. Also today is Prince Wilhelm’s of the
Netherlands of the House of Orange wedding to his Argentinean bride Nationaal Oranje Comité . I suppose they will be
partying and having lots of festive activities in the Netherlands today. Possibly the wedding might be on CNN in the
early morning hours. Well I will now do
a little bit of regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/01/02 Friday 10:55 P.M.: I finished writing the letter. I will now go out and mail it. I chatted with
a friend. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/01/02 Friday 9:45 P.M.: I researched the Terayon TeraPro cable
modem for the backup computer. I researched Optimum’s web site www.optonline.net . I just had dinner of a Red Baron extra cheese
pizza with ice tea. I will now write a letter to a family member. CIO
Note:
<888> 02/01/02 Friday 6:50 P.M.: I went to bed at 4:30 A.M.. I was up at
11 A.M.. I checked the mail. I had breakfast of oatmeal, rye toast, orange
juice, coffee, and vitamins. I went back to bed until 3 P.M.. I had a couple of
hotdogs with buns and mustard and ketchup, potato chips, dill pickle, ice tea,
and a cappuccino. I cleaned up, and I went out. I drove by the waterfront. I
stopped by the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I
went by Exxon, and I bought $8.60 of premium at $1.499 a gallon. I went over to
Smokes for Less in Byram, and I bought three cartons of Seneca ultra lights
100s for $19 a carton for $57 total. I noticed they have buy three get two free
of Marlboros for $12 a five pack or $24 a carton. I returned home. I finished
running Norton SpeedDisk on the backup computer. It takes time because of the
74,000 favorites. I also enabled the telephone modem on the backup computer, so
if the cable modem is down, I could dialup to Juno. Juno has a local number in
Greenwich for its free access. I am watching the ABC evening news now. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 02/01/02:
Note:
<888> 02/01/02 Friday 3:15 A.M.: I sifted through my email, and I went
through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I noticed that the
Terayon cable modem on the backup computer does not go as fast as the Motorola
surfer modem on the primary computer. I finally figured out it goes about a
third to a fourth as fast which is fast enough. I tried fiddling with the
cables to no avail. I put a longer cable on the Terayon modem, so it can sit on
top of the backup computer CPU. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the
backup computer LAN card driver. I also disabled the Logicode telephone modem
on it. I removed the Network Dialup Adaptor in the Network settings. I also
uninstalled Client for Microsoft Networks, and just left it at Windows Login. I
also tried the tweak setting at www.speedguide.net . Still the Teryaon cable modem on the backup
computer is fast enough for my needs. I also installed the Microsoft Word 2002
updates on it. I ran Symantec Live Update on it. I installed Juno 5 on it. I
tried fixing the Compaq IJ200 printer that is attached to it, but I think the
cartridge has just about had it. I will not be getting another one, since I
have the two good printers on the primary computer. I ran Norton Disk Doctor,
Norton WinDoctor, and I am now running Norton SpeedDisk on the backup computer.
I deleted the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Beta RS2 download files from
the backup computer. Well, I am a bit tired, so after sending out my weekly
email, I will head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/31/02 Sunday 7:00 P.M.: I went out, and I walked the entire
length of Greenwich Avenue. I sat out at a couple of different locations. I
then drove down by the waterfront, and I checked out the cloud formations. It
looks like we might get some rain. I then returned home. I had a call on the
answering machine from a relative. I reheated a bowl of the pasta Alfredo
mixture, and I had it with about 10 Carr’s crackers with mozzarella cheese and
ice tea. I will now watch some television for a while before going to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/31/02 Sunday 1:50 P.M.: Dinner was just fine. The lamb came out
perfect. I will now go out for some fresh air. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/31/02 Sunday 12:15 P.M.: I had to reposition the meat
thermometer. It needs to be in the main portion of the meat which would be the
least done. It seems to working all right.
Note:
<888> 03/31/02 Sunday 11:50 A.M.: I watched a little bit of morning
television. I cleaned up. I went outside briefly. I chatted with a relative. I
started cooking the three pound semi boneless Australian leg of lamb in the
convection oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about one hour and fifteen
minutes. I put a meat thermometer in, but I am not sure whether it works or
not. It should be done at interior temperature of the meat at 135 to 140
degrees Fahrenheit. Before cooking on a
meat rack in a baking pan, I rubbed the entire leg of lamb with olive oil. Then
on both sides and the wide end, I covered it with garlic powder, celery salt,
ground black pepper, chicken and meat seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, Italian
spices, Basil, Oregano, Thyme, and Rosemary. I then minced five large cloves of
garlic, and I spread them on top of the lamb. I will have a some slices of it
with steamed fresh asparagus and reheated green spinach noodles with alfredo
garlic sauce, ice tea, and a cappuccino.
I have about 50 minutes and ten minutes of resting until it is done. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/31/02 Sunday 9:10 A.M.: I read the news in the British press
about the passing of the Queen Mother. I
sent my condolences at http://www.royal.gov.uk/ . I found this link for cooking the Easter leg of
lamb http://www.australian-lamb.com/ . I am guess in my convection oven which
cooks faster, I should cook the 3 pound half of a leg of lamb at 350 degrees
Fahrenheit for about an hour and then let it stand for about 10 minutes. I am not sure whether I will use one of their
recopies or not. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/31/02 Sunday 7:00 A.M.: I was up at 5:30 A.M.. I had breakfast
of three medium boiled eggs, toasted halves of a roll, orange juice, coffee,
and vitamins. I watched the news on the BBC television about the Queen Mother
passing away. They said they are saying prayers for her in England and around
the world. I will now do some regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/30/02 Saturday 6:50 P.M.: I have been listening to tributes to
the Queen Mother of England on her passing away on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/ram/live_news.ram . I am sure the British
people will dearly miss her as well as the Scottish people. I suppose she had
been part of the Old Guard’s life for most of this century. I remember once
attending a horse race at Fort Erie race track in Ontario in Canada in 1972,
where she presented the winning trophy.
I have seen many people over the years that reminded me of the Queen
Mother. Well, we should all pray for her departed soul, and I am sure Queen
Elizabeth will be most grieved on the passing of her mother. I had some potato
chips and French onion dip along with 7 Carr’s crackers and slices of
mozzarella cheese. I am tired, so I will head off to bed. I also chatted with a
relative. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/30/02 Saturday 4:50 P.M.: I just heard the news on the passing
away of the Queen Mum. I am most grieved to hear of the beloved Queen Mum
passing away. I am making a simple dinner of spinach pasta and alfredo garlic
cheese sauce. I will continue listening to the BBC. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/30/02 Saturday 4:15 P.M.: I went out, and I parked downtown. I
walked lower Greenwich Avenue, and I sat out for a while. I then drove down by
the waterfront. I then went to the Greenwich Library, and I read the Greenwich
Times. One of the patrons was looking for the copy of the Greenwich Post, which
the library was missing; so I returned to my apartment and I fetched my this
week’s copy of the Greenwich Post, which I had not read, and I returned to the
library, and I gave it to the patron. I will have to remember to read it in the
library. I then went to the Stop and Shop, and I bought a half of leg of fresh
semi boneless Australian lamb for $1.99 a pound for $5.83, two half gallons of
Florida Natural orange juice for $2.50 each, a 8 ounce bar of Cracker barrel
Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese $2.50, thin fresh asparagus at $1.99 a pound
$2.17, and two large 12.5 ounce bags of Lays potato chips for $1.99 each for
$19.48 total. I then returned home. I was quite hot since it was 68 degrees
Fahrenheit, and I had dressed for cooler weather. I had a 28 ounce bottle of
Perrier with Angostura bitters to quench my thirst. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/30/02 Saturday 12:05 P.M.: I finished house cleaning. I went
downstairs, and I picked up a loaf of poppy seed bread and two rolls. I just
had lunch of two hotdogs with buns and ketchup and mustard and a couple of
small dill pickles and Pepperidge Farm goldfish crackers and ice tea. I will
now have a Brazilian instant coffee. Then I will clean up and go out for some
fresh air. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/30/02 Saturday 8:45 A.M.: I am listening to Cnet Radio talking
about www.datavor.com a new search
engine. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/30/02 Saturday 8:00 A.M.: I relaxed and watched television until
2:30 P.M. yesterday. I had some Carr’s crackers and mozzarella cheese about
noon. I chatted with a relative. I slept until 2:30 A.M.. I had breakfast of
oatmeal, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I went back to bed until
about 7:30 A.M.. I will now have some Carr’s crackers with mozzarella cheese
and ice tea. I threw out the Rib eye steak I bought a week ago. I will then do
some house cleaning and watering the plants.
I will listen to Cnet Radio while doing this. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/29/02 Friday 9:15 A.M.: I had two hotdogs with buns and ketchup
and mustard, a dill pickle slice, a bowl of Pepperidge Farm goldfish crackers,
ice tea, and a cappuccino. I relaxed a bit.
CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 03/29/02:
Note:
<888> 03/29/02 Friday 7:30 A.M.: I sifted through my email. I will now
send out my weekly notes. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/29/02 Friday 5:50 A.M.: I rotated the paper trays in the HP LaserJet
IID printer, so the full lower tray is now in the top position, and I filled
the current lower tray with HP LaserJet paper. Thus both paper trays now have
150 to 200 sheets of paper in them. I keep my HP LaserJet paper in a plastic
bag to prevent moisture accumulation. I also keep it the side up that it goes
into the HP LaserJet II D printer. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/29/02 Friday 5:35 A.M.: I went to bed at 8 P.M. last night, and
I received a telephone call from a friend about 9 P.M.. I slept until 2:30 A.M..
I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, toast with raspberry jam, orange
juice, coffee, and vitamins. I refilled my EpsonStylus 880 Color printer’s
black ink cartridge with the black ink refill kit that I have. I now have a
full black ink cartridge, and the existing color cartridge is about half full.
I also cleaned my Que CD/RW drive with the AT&T CD lens cleaner that I
have. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/28/02 Thursday 6:00 P.M.: I relaxed a bit, and then I made my 3
P.M. appointment. I gave my 3 P.M. appointment #5 copy of my Internet Directory
Cdrom. I have made 2 master CD/R, 2 master CD/RW, and 23 CD/R copies of the
directory. After my 3 P.M. appointment,
I went downtown, and I sat out for a while. I then drove down by the
waterfront, and I checked out the Sea Gull population. I then returned home. I
am a bit tired, so I guess after some Carr’s crackers and mozzarella cheese
slices and ice tea, I will head off to bed. I have been awake for quite a
while, so I guess I need some rest. Have a pleasant evening. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/28/02 Thursday 1:40 P.M.: I ran Norton Disk Doctor on the C:
drive, and then I ran Norton SpeedDisk on the C: drive while I was out. I went
out at 8 A.M., but the Valley Road post office does not open until 8:30 A.M.. I
went to the central Greenwich Post Office, and I mailed the Imation rebate and
one of the Favorites CD envelopes that had eight 34 cent stamps on it. I had to wait to mail the other 5 Favorites
CD envelopes since the central Greenwich post office does not open its windows
until 8:30 A.M. I was able to mail first class domestically three of the
Favorites CD envelopes for $1.72 each and one $1.95 and one air mail to Great
Britain for $5.60 for $12.71 total. I then walked around and sat out downtown
for a while. I then drove down by the
waterfront. I then stopped by the Greenwich Library, and I returned 15 music
CDs and I read the Wall Street Journal and the Greenwich Times. I then stopped
by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. I next went downtown, and I stopped by the
Mews Merry Go Round Thrift shop, and I bought a two level wicker rack for $5. I
then sat out for a while. I then walked up Greenwich Avenue, and I stopped by
the Greenwich Hardware store, and I bought a three pack of 30 pound
Professional picture hangers for $2.49 plus .15 tax for $2.64 total. I then
walked up to the top of Greenwich Avenue, and I sat out for a while. I then
walked down the Avenue, and I sat out in the center of town. I then returned
home. I had a can of Progresso chicken, rice, and vegetable soup with 7 Carr’s
crackers and mozzarella cheese and ice tea. I then hung the wicker rack with
two of the 30 pound Professional picture hanger hooks on the wall to the right
of the main computer. I put two of the speakers on the top level and the Imation
100 CD/R bundle and on the lower level, I put the Sony 50 CD/R bundle with my
extra Epson color ink cartridge and the Office Depot air spray can. Well, it neatens up the work area around the
primary computer a bit. I checked the speakers to make sure they are working
properly. The lucky recipients of my Favorites CDs internet directory will be
able to surf the internet to their heart’s content especially if they were not
fortunate to download it while it was freely available for download over the last
seven years until I had to quit running my server. I have a 3 P.M. appointment. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/28/02 Thursday 5:40 A.M.: I made 18 copies of my Favorites CDrom
to send to six parties. I first printed out a letter and CD labels. I then put
the letters in the mailing envelopes and put address labels on them. I put the
numbered labels in the thin CD jewel cases. I then burned 18 Favorites CDroms
on the Sony CR/R 24X disks. I assembled
3 CDs into each of the six packages. I had a problem getting my computer to
read my Favorites CDrom which interfered with my entire system. I finally
figured out that I had to disable the Real One auto play, and the system worked
fine. I also did a System Restore back to March 26, 2002. My computer is a bit slow starting, and I
need to run Norton Speed Disk to get the startup files at the start of the
computer C: drive. I will mail the disks at 8 P.M. this morning at the Valley
Road post office. I will now have two hotdogs with buns and mustard and ketchup
and potato chips and a dill pickle slice and ice tea and Brazilian instant
coffee. I will then clean up and do some more computer work before going out at
8 P.M.. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/28/02 Thursday 12:15
A.M.: I went to bed after the last message. I received a telephone call from a
friend while asleep. I was up at 10:30 P.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, toast
with raspberry jam, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I will now do some
computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/27/02 Wednesday 2:15
P.M.: I did a little bit of routine computer work. I filled out the Imation CD
$20 rebate information. I had some cheese and Carr’s crackers with ice tea. I
guess I will relax for a while. I feel a bit tired, so maybe I will take a nap.
CIO
Note:
<888> 03/27/02 Wednesday 10:35
A.M.: I drove downtown, and I stopped by the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank
of New York on Mason Street. I then drove downtown. I drove by the waterfront.
I drove over to Staples in Old Greenwich. I bought a 100 pack of Imation 24X
CD/R disks for $29.94 plus there is a $20 mailin rebate. Also I bought a 12
pack of 6” X 9” of Jiffylike cushioned mailers
for $5.49 plus $2.13 tax for $37.56 total. I then stopped by the
Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. Next I drove downtown, and I stopped by the
central Greenwich Post Office, and I bought 20 U.S.A. flag stamps for $6.80. I
sat out briefly. It is still a bit damp out. I then stopped by the Greenwich
Library, and I checked out one video DVD and 15 music CDs. I now will fill out
the Imation $20 mailin rebate. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/27/02 Wednesday 7:20
A.M.: I finished writing the letter. I will go out shortly. I will head over to
Staples in Old Greenwich some time this morning to get a package of the 100
Imation CD/R 24X disks for $30 down from $50 plus the $20 mailin rebate
card. I will now shut down. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/27/02 Wednesday 6:05
A.M.: I checked the mail. I had a meal of two hotdogs with buns and mustard and
ketchup and potato chips and a dill pickle slice with ice tea and a Brazilian
instant coffee. I just finished cleaning up. I will now write a letter to a
relative. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/27/02 Wednesday 4:15
A.M.: I am going through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I found this link for
Whose Watching Me? From http://Trapware.com/ . The 90 day demo did not detect any snoopers. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/27/02 Wednesday 3:20
A.M.: I watched a bit of television until noon yesterday. I fixed the
television cable by jiggling it where it comes out of the wall. Frequently when
the television has lines on Channel 2 it is because of a badly adjusted cable.
Anyway it is working fine now. I rested from noon to 9 P.M.. I had three medium
boiled eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I then rested more
until about 2:30 A.M. this morning. I will now do some regular computer work.
Frequently when it rains, the low barometric pressure makes my low blood
pressure even lower, so I tend to be tired.
CIO
Note:
<888> 03/26/02 Tuesday 7:45 A.M.:
I did a little bit of computer work. I think I might relax a bit or watch
television. A little bit later this
morning, I might go out. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/26/02 Tuesday 6:25 A.M.:
I chatted with a friend until about 10:30 P.M. last night. I was up at 4:30
A.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, toast and raspberry jelly, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I will now pursue some regular computer activity. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/25/02 Monday 9:25 P.M.: I
chatted with my guest. We drove down by the waterfront. We chatted some more. We had dinner of two Stouffer’s hearty meals
with ice tea. When cooking two Stouffers meals in the microwave, I cooked them
about a third longer, and I stack them perpendicular to each other and rotate the
stack half way through the cooking time, and then two Stouffer’s microwave
meals come out fine. I also had coffee earlier this afternoon. I chatted some more with my guest. My guest just left. I will now head off to bed, but I will now be
back on a day schedule. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/25/02 Monday 1:35 P.M.: I
rested from after the last message until 7 A.M.. I had two hotdogs with buns
and ketchup and mustard and ice tea. I went out, and I stopped by Putnam Trust
Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then drove over to Oil Star in Cos Cob, and
I had my oil changed. They put in Castrol 15W40 and a Fram oil filter plus
checked the other fluids, and I also got an air freshener for $1 for $33.92
plus $2.04 tax for $35.96. They have noted the last several oil changes, I have
a torn boot on my front steering rods that needs to be replaced. Also my
starter motor which Exxon has fixed twice recently still occasionally makes a
grinding noise which if not a missing tooth on the fly wheel might be a bad
solenoid. Still the 1976 Volvo is running just fine at 117,000 miles. I then
drove over to Old Greenwich, and I toured the Old Greenwich rummage room. I
next drove around Tod’s Point. I then went by Staples, and I bought a 2002
Calendar of the National Parks for $2.50 plus .15 tax for $2.65. I then went to
Oil City, and I got the Express car wash for $5. I next went by the Greenwich
Hospital Thrift Shop. I then drove downtown. I walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I
bought a raspberry Danish at the St. Moritz bakery for $1.25, and I ate it in
the park. I then stopped by the
Greenwich Library, and I returned a video DVD disk. I have just now returned
home. Staples has a 100 pack of Imation CD/R 24X disks regularly $49.99 minus
$20 instant rebate for $29.94 plus a $20 mailin rebate for $9.94 total. I will
pick up a bundle later in the week. A friend just called and is coming down.
CIO
Note:
<888> 03/25/02 Monday 2:50 A.M.: I
did a little bit of regular computer work. I just had some potato chips and
S&S French onion dip and ice tea. I feel like relaxing, so I will now shut
down watch some television. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/24/02 Sunday 11:15 P.M.:
I was up to 7:30 A.M. this past morning. I watched http://hourofpower.org/ . I was up about 5 P.M.. I had breakfast of three
medium boiled eggs, the last of the Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee,
and vitamins. I chatted with a relative. I went out for a drive. I stopped by
the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then drove
over to Exxon next to the Greenwich Library, and I bought $11 of premium at
$1.679 a gallon. I guess gasoline has gone up 18 cents a gallon since I last
bought gasoline. I then walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I sat out at a couple of
locations. I drove down by the waterfront. On the way back home by the Mercedes
Benz dealership, I brushed a bug off my ear. By the Shell station, I noticed it
was on my windshield and it was a wasp or a yellow jacket. Then it hopped on my
steering wheel. I tried not to panic, I pulled off at Old Post Road, and I
drove down a bit and pulled over, and opened the car door, and I brushed the
wasp or yellow jacket off my steering wheel out of the car. I then returned
home. I relaxed a bit. I just had dinner of a broiled rib eye steak with Lea
and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, steamed white rice with La Choy low sodium
soy sauce, steamed fresh asparagus and broccoli, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I
will now do a little bit of regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/24/02 Sunday 3:55 A.M.: I
surfed the web a bit. I had two hotdogs with buns and ketchup and mustard,
potato chips, and a dill pickle slice along with ice tea. I keep my hotdog buns
in the freezer, and I microwave them before use for 30 seconds. I microwave the
hotdogs for 90 seconds on a microwave proof plate with a cover to keep them
from splattering. I also prick the length of two sides with a fork. I checked
the sale ads, and CompUSA has a Belkin four port router for $50 that I could
use if I want to run both computers on the internet at the same time. One could listen to music or news on one and
web browse on another. I am not sure if it is necessary, but it supposedly
provides additional firewall protection. Of course, I might want to keep some
funds in reserve to pay bills in April since I have my first primary GEICO
payment of the four month billing cycle for the every six month policy. It is getting to be a trade off technology
versus lifestyle. I bet some realistic
people without the internet are able to actually save money without all the
shopping temptation the internet brings.
I will have to check what the regular price is for the four port Belkin
router. I think I will head off to bed
shortly. CIO
Note: <888>
03/24/02 Sunday 2:25 A.M.: I went out,
and I drove downtown. I walked the entire length of Greenwich Avenue and the
train station area. It was not too damp tonight. I then drove down by the
waterfront. On the way home, I stopped by the Shell Station; and I checked the
air in my tires including the spare by pressing on it. I put 28 PSI all around.
My driver’s side front tire was down four pounds, so I put a couple extra
pounds in it around 30 PSI. It has been about a month since I last checked
them. I stopped in to see the station attendant to thank him for the air. I
then returned home. I am having a glass of ice tea. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 11:35
P.M.: I finished cleaning up. Today, I
also took the First Alert rechargeable flashlight out of the right side of the
kitchen, and I put it in the bedroom where the First Alert rechargeable lantern
was. The First Alert rechargeable lantern has not worked very well for two
years since I put in a new rechargeable battery. I put it on the floor underneath
the backup computer plugged into the power strip. I put the old CDrom drive in the box in the
bedroom window. Well time to go out. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 10:55
P.M.: I just finished dinner. I renewed Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step over
the internet at http://pac.greenwichlibrary.org/screens/mainmenu.html . Today, when vacuuming,
I also put in a new Electrolux vacuum bag.
I will now have a smoke. Then I will clean up and go out to enjoy some
brisk spring air. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 10:25
P.M.: I put number labels on my music CD/Rs and Jewel cases, so one can
identify them when out of the case. I finished house cleaning and watering the
plants. I listened to some MP3 CDs on the TEAC DVD player while house cleaning.
Although it is five disk, it does not play continuously from disk to disk. One
has to prompt it to play the next disk. I have not read the instructions to see
if there is anyway to do so. I also made up a batch of ice tea. I just finished
doing my laundry, and when I do my laundry I change the sheets on the bed. I
disconnected the gold plug from the computer to stereo amplifier input line,
and I unscrewed and reattached the wires in a different configuration. It did
not work at first, but when I put the cap on the gold plug, it is now playing
sound on both sides of the speaker system when hooked up. I am not sure if it
is stereo or mono though. I have about six wire pieces in the strand from the
computer to amplifier, and I could probably improve on it by using the right
adaptors and line. I am now making a Stouffer’s 20 ounce lasagna, which I will
have for dinner with ice tea. I will then take a shower and clean up. I am
thinking about going out for a short drive, since I have to go out to throw out
the garbage anyway. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 4:30 P.M.:
I started house cleaning. I was playing music from the computer through my
stereo amplifier, and I noticed one of the channels was not working. I checked
the cables, and I figured out I have the gold plug behind the backup computer
soldered wrong, so I will have to resolder it correctly to get both right and
left sides working correctly. I am surprised I never noticed it before. I also
put the computer input wire on the CD channel of the amplifier. I also noticed
the music CDs that I have recorded have no way off telling the generic CD from
other CDs once they are out of the CD jewel case. I will stop house cleaning
briefly and put labels on each jewel case and CD with matching numbers, so one
knows which CD goes with which jewel case. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 3:20 P.M.:
After the last message this morning, I took the cover off the backup computer.
I changed the rails off the 3.5 inch floppy drive with the rails which were
different off the E: drive. I put both the 3.5 inch floppy drive and the E:
drive back into the computer with the exchanged rails. I also put more black
electrical tape on the 3.5 inch floppy blank, so it looks more uniform. I
cleaned the backup CPU with bleach to clean the case. I then put it all back
together, and it looks much nicer with the uniform blank and the 3.5 inch drive
properly spaced. I had some potato chips and French onion dip along with the
rest of the Danish cookies. I did not fall asleep until about 7:30 A.M.. I did
not make the Italian bread pickup downstairs this morning. I had calls from two
friends. I was up at 2:30 P.M.. I just had breakfast of oatmeal, Italian bread
toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I will now do my weekly house
cleaning. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 3:05 A.M.:
I am tired. I will now go to bed. I turned up the living room thermostat two
degrees, but there is still a chill in the air. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 2:30 A.M.:
My Favorites CDrom works just fine on the new backup computer 45X CD player.
One just has to press the play button next to the eject button to get it to
work. It might be because the CD is not
fully written. Well that is a relief. I
will now do some regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 2:20 A.M.:
After dinner, I ran Live Update. I now have to reboot the machine. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/23/02 Saturday 1:25 A.M.:
I went out after the last message. I
went by the Greenwich Library, and I read three computer newsweeklies. I
stopped by the ATM machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I
then drove up to CompUSA in Norwalk, and I was looking for a face plate for my
backup computer where I have fit the 3.5 inch floppy drive in the top 5.25 inch
bay. They only had a bay fitting for $15
with a USB port on it that would not work on my computer motherboard although it would have held the
drive fine. I toured the store looking at other merchandise. They had a lot of different cables on clearance.
I chatted with a couple. I decided to buy a Clearance Prime Peripherals 45 X
Cdplayer down from $30 for $9.60 plus .58 tax for $10.18 total. Since the couple was looking for a CD audio
cable that the store wanted $15 for, I gave them the four pin audio cable in
the clearance CD player, since I have a spare one at home that came with the
QUE CD/RW player. I then toured Circuit City. I then toured Staples up by
Costco. They have a generic 95A
cartridge on the clearance table for $50. I then returned to Greenwich. I drove
downtown, and I drove by the waterfront. I then went to the Food Emporium, and
I bought asparagus at $1.99 a pound for $3.40, two rib eye steaks at $3.99 a
pound for $2.75 and $2.23 for $8.38 total. I then returned home. I took off the
case off my backup computer. I measured the 3.5 inch floppy drive against a
case 5.25 inch blank. I then drew lines on the blank. I cut small 1/8 inch
holes with a drill every 1/8 inch along the outline. I then broke off the
piece. I filed it with a knife sharpener. I then wrapped the rough edges with
electrical tape. I put it in front of my 3.5 inch floppy drive, so the bay is
closed off. I had a problem with the rails on the floppy drive adjusting them,
so it sits back slightly since I did not have a small pair of rails. I put the
Clearance 45 X Cdplayer in the backup computer replacing my 24X cdplayer that
might have been faulty. I hooked up the sound with the existing four pin cable.
The 45X CDplayer works fine with music cds. However, it does not display my
Favorites CD, although it works with other CDs. It was recognized plug and
play. I fiddled with it a while. I took my backup data CD, and I copied its
data files to the backup computer. I am not sure why the Favorites CD will not
play on the 45X CD player, but since I have the Favorites on the C: drive it
does not matter. I put the 24X cdplayer
in the 45X box. I will now have the same dinner as I had last night finishing
off the cold eye round roast slices with Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce,
McHilney’s Tabasco sauce, and horse radish along with reheated brown rice and
steamed asparagus and broccoli and ice tea.
CIO
Note:
<888> 03/22/02 Friday 5:00 P.M.: I
fell back to sleep until 3:30 P.M.. I checked the mail. I just had a Stouffer’s
Hearty pot roast dinner, ice tea, and a cappuccino. I will now clean up and go out
for some fresh air. I just heard at the Cnet radio site about a clever web site
www.dvdeastereggs.com which lists the Easter Eggs hidden on DVDs. On the
backup computer, the C: and D: drives are 6 gigabyte and the E: drive is 8
gigabytes, so I have a little over 20 gigabytes of storage on the backup
computer. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 03/22/02:
Note:
<888> 03/22/02 Friday 7:45 A.M.:
Winter has returned, it is 19 degrees Fahrenheit right now. I was up at 2:30
A.M.. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread toast, orange
juice, coffee, and vitamins. I then decided to take my old E: drive I had in
the Fire Sentry Case and put it on the backup computer. From the backup computer, I removed the 5 ¼
floppy drive that I do not really need anymore and put it in the bedroom right
night stand. I put my 3 ½ inch floppy in the top 5 ¼ “ bay. I put the C: and D:
drives in the lower 3 ½ inch bays. On the two lower 5 ¼ inch bays, I put the E:
drive and the 24X CDrom drive. I have the C: and D: drives on IDE1 as master
and slave. On IDE 2 I have the 24 X
Cdrom drive as master and the E: drive as slave. In this configuration, my IDE
cables reach the respective drives. I tested the system. Since the E: drive with the old server
information was formatted in NTFS, I had to run Fdisk on it and reformat it. I
had a problem originally having the computer run smoothly which turned out it
was over heating because one of the IDE cables was keeping the CPU fan cooler
from spinning. Once I got the system tested, I put the case cover back on with
the face plates. I do not have a face plate for the top bay with the 3 ½ “drive,
so there is open space around it. I ran Norton Live Update on the system and
updated it. It is all running fine. However, I know longer have a copy of my
old server directory. I will now send
out my weekly notes. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/21/02 Thursday 9:10 P.M.:
I finished dinner. I had to put in the primary audio card outlet splitter plug
in further to get sound on both of the Monsoon speakers. It needs to be pushed
in all the way. I am tired, so I will head off to bed shortly. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/21/02 Thursday 8:00 P.M.:
The first copy of my Favorites on a Sony 24X CD/R disk was done about 7 A.M.
this morning. I then burned another one from the original group of files on the
computer which took about 50 minutes. I then burned two CD/RW from the same source.
I thus have two Master CD/R and two Master CD/RW disks #1 - # 4. I rested a bit
while doing this. I was finally up at 1:30 P.M.. I had two hotdogs with buns
and ketchup and mustard and ice tea. I cleaned up, and I made my 3 P.M.
appointment. I then went by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop, and they have a
new collection of spring items for sale. I then drove downtown, and I walked
from the center of town up to the Greenwich Hardware store. They have the $250
Broehm cappuccino espresso machine on sale for $75 since the regular price on
it is about $150 now. I then drove down by the waterfront. I returned home. I
then made 5 copies on Sony 24X CD/R disks from one of the CD/R master
disks. The copy process show an
erroneous error message since the disks are not completely written. However,
they work just fine. I printed out a front CD label picture of myself in front
of the Louvre ten years ago and a rear CD disk information label. I assembled
the disks in the large CD jewel cases with the labels. I put one CD/R and CD/RW
master in the First Sentry case and the other two masters in another safe
place. I labeled each front label 1 – 9. Since the 75,000 Favorites are
somewhat dated, I am not sure if there is any interest in them. However, at
least now I have them in more useable format that one can use on any
computer including a library computer
with a web browser and CD player without having to copy all of them to one’s
hard disk. I will now have the same dinner as last night. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/21/02 Thursday 6:10 A.M.:
I finished copying the Favorites and the Favorites *.zip files, and the
Interactive directory to the E: CD write able drive. I will now write them to a
Sony CD/R disk. This will probably take a while, so I will go to bed now. I
have a 3 P.M. appointment today. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/21/02 Thursday 2:35 A.M.:
I was up until about 7 A.M. yesterday morning. I had to prompt the file copying
process a few times. I woke up at 4 P.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, Italian
bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I rested a bit until about 7
P.M.. I chatted with a friend. I cleaned up, and I went by the library, and I
returned nine music CDs, and I read the Greenwich Times and the Wall Street
Journal. I then walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I drove down by the waterfront.
I then went by the Stop and Shop, and I bought two packages of S&S hotdog
rolls $1.19 each, a 5.5 ounce bag of Wise potato chips .89, a ten pack of
S&S powdered dried milk $5.49, and a large container of Quaker old
fashioned oats for $3.99 for $12.75 total. I then returned home. They file
copying process had reached a prompt. I have to copy smaller groups of folders
on the “Government Military” category folder since there are prompts that stop
the process on a larger collection. I tried once again by changing the
preferences to use Nero Burning Rom for the process without success. I quit
copying the Government folder, and I copied the IBM, folder. I had dinner about
1 A.M. while doing this of the same meal as last night without the coffee. I
will do some minor computer work, and then start working on copying the
government category and continue on. The copying process to the E: drive CD
burner seems to be into another temporary folder from which after I am done
copying I will burn the CD/R. I would imagine this all will still take a bit of
time. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/20/02 Wednesday 3:10
A.M.: I finished sifting through my email. I am now going to try to copy my
75,000 Favorites to a CD/R disk which I could then copy. This could take a day
or two, so I will be limited to the activity that I can do on the computer. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/20/02 Wednesday 2:10
A.M.: After dinner, I rearranged some of my music CDs in the 50 CD music rack,
so I can put three thin jewel case CDs in one slot, so technically it can hold
a 150 of the thin jewel case CDs. Actually the CD jewel case rack is one that I
bought for 40% off at about $22 at the Al Franklin music store going out
business sale. I think it might actually be designed to be a videotape rack
which I use for a CD jewel case rack. I also made copies of the CDs for my
Microsoft Works Suite 2002, Norton 2002 System Works and Norton 2002 Firewall.
When printing out Music CD labels with the Nero Burning Rom program, I get the
remains of a sheet of paper after I cut it, where I can cut it again, and get a
small sheet of note paper and another about twice the size, so as not to waste
scrap paper. I will now do a bit of regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/19/02 Tuesday 9:10 P.M.:
I was up at 2 P.M. today. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, Italian
bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I cleaned up, and I made my 4
P.M. appointment. I then went to the Greenwich Library, and I returned 9 music
CDs, and I checked out 9 music CDs. I then went to the ATM machine at Putnam
Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then drove down Greenwich Avenue, and
I stopped by the waterfront. I then went to Smokes for Less in Byram, and I
bought three cartons of Seneca Lights 100s for $19 a carton $57 total. I then
returned to my apartment. I had some ice tea. I then drove back by the ATM
machine at Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then drove over to
Staples in Old Greenwich. Their weekly sales brochure did not show the Sony
CD/R 24X fifty bundle on sale, but they checked the sale advertisement at
Staples, and they found out they are suppose to be $10 off for $17.94. I also
bought a 50 pack of thin CD jewel cases for $9.94 plus $1.67 tax for $29.55
total. The thinner CD jewel cases allow
one to put in more CD jewel cases in a CD rack. Staples in Old Greenwich has an
internet terminal in their office furniture department. I then returned home. I
chatted with a neighbor. I had dinner of four 1/3 inch thick slices of cold eye
round beef with horseradish, Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, and
McHilney’s Tabasco sauce along with reheated brown rice with La Choy low sodium
soy sauce and steamed fresh broccoli crowns and fresh cut asparagus along with
ice tea and a cappuccino. I will now do some regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/19/02 Tuesday 5:40 A.M.:
I did a little bit of regular internet work. I am tired, so I will head off to
bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/19/02 Tuesday 3:50 A.M.:
After the last message and dinner, I worked on making some Audio CD/R from some
vintage MP3 files I had on my computer. This took a while. I also labeled them
with the label maker, and I put them by my TEAC DVD player. I also reorganized
my 50 CD wire rack by the day bed. I put the German Classical CDs in the
bookcase next to the records, and I added some new CD/Rs to the wire rack. I
put the big button telephone in the long couch arm to make room on the video
chest for the CD/Rs of MP3s. I made a copy of Nero Burning 5.0, and I put it on
the lower level of my computer table. I put the original in the Que CD/RW box
on the left living room closet shelf. I updated my list of blocked IP addresses
that I have blocked with the Symantec Norton Firewall. The link for the list is
www.geocities.com/mikelscott/blockip.txt . I will now have a
couple of hotdogs with buns and mustard and ketchup and a dill pickle slice,
potato chips, and ice tea. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/18/02 Monday 9:10 P.M.: I
was up at 4 P.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, Italian bread toast, orange
juice, coffee, and vitamins. I cleaned up, and I drove down Greenwich Avenue,
and I stopped by the waterfront. Long Island Sound is still there on a rather
bleak raining evening. I then stopped by the library, and I read P.C. Magazine.
I toured the music CDs for the first time in a while. I know the collection
fairly well since I use to regularly check out music CDs until a couple of
years ago. I recently have not been listening to music at night since it
disturbs my concentration when working on the internet. I did check out one DVD
video and 9 music CDs. I then stopped by the Food Emporium, and I bought a two
dozen large eggs at $1.79 a dozen for $3.58 total. I then returned home. I
chatted with a friend. I then took the slightly less than two pound eye round,
and I seasoned both sides with ground black pepper, garlic powder, celery salt,
poultry and meat seasoning, Italian spices, Basil, and Oregano. I then also
covered both sides with Baby Ray’s barbeque sauce. I am cooking it fat side up
in the convection oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. I will have it
with steamed brown rice and steamed fresh broccoli crowns and asparagus slices
and ice tea and a cappuccino. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/18/02 Monday 4:45 A.M.:
Earlier around midnight, I had potato chips and S&S French onion dip. I
just now had about ten Carr’s crackers with slices of mozzarella cheese and ice
tea. I will now head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/18/02 Monday 3:25 A.M.: I
just finished listening to the MP3 CD/R, and it was quite enjoyable to listen
to some vintage music. I also noticed a vintage circa 1937 Cadillac downtown
today with an antique license plate from Florida. I guess some old timer got
tired of the hot sweaty weather down in Florida and decided to come up north
and enjoy the invigorating spring days.
I remember once in Florida, I met the first Cadillac dealer in New York
City, and he told me if I have nothing better to do, to try to sell some
Cadillacs. Well, I have tried that angle over the years, and I guess no one has
bitten. This old time Cadillac dealer also started General Motor Acceptance
Corporation, and he told me they would beat any dealer’s price on a General
Motors product at http://www.gmacfs.com/ , of course one would have to have some sort of
credit rating. Well, I have seen a lot of Cadillacs in my day. I remember at
tea time in Florida, one would see thousands of new yellow or white Cadillacs
and Lincolns cruising along A1A going to various social occasions. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/18/02 Monday 2:25 A.M.: I
made a CD/R of the collection of various songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. I am
listening to it on the TEAC DVD player since they are MP3 files. I printed out
CD covers for the copy of the CD/RW and the CD/R. I am listening to it on my
Emerson wireless headphones connected to my amplifier with the TEAC DVD player
through on the VCR1 selection. For your
reading amusement I will list the 21 songs which run a bit more than 70
minutes. Since I am user friendly with ASCAP, I do not think they will mind me
listening to them in my own apartment. I can also listen to them with the
headphones next to my computer, if I plug them into the cable by the left lower
desk drawer, so as to save my Emerson wireless headphone batteries. I believe
Odd Job is selling the Emerson wireless headphones for $16.99 this week, but
one would still have to go to Radio Shack for a battery recharger and
rechargeable batteries. The link to my
current listening that I just recorded on the Que CD writer is
http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/music001.jpg . CIO
Note:
<888> 03/18/02 Monday 1:10 A.M.: I
just finished watching Silicon Valley III summit on MSNBC. It was most
interesting since I had seen the previous two broadcasts. I just happened to
catch it. I will now fiddle with the Que CD/RW player some more. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/17/02 Sunday 10:40 P.M.:
I finished my computer work. I will now shut down and watch some television.
CIO
Note:
<888> 03/17/02 Sunday 10:00 P.M.:
I sifted through my email. For dinner, I
had a Stouffer’s Home style meatloaf dinner with ice tea and a cappuccino. I relaxed a bit. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/17/02 Sunday 7:30 P.M.:
Last night I put $10 on my McCray laundry card. I ran Norton Speed Disk on the
C: drive before going to bed about 6 A.M.. I was up at noon and Speed Disk was
done, and I took the AAA rechargeable batteries out of the battery charger, and
I put a pair in my Emerson wireless headphones, so they work now. I went back
to bed until 3 P.M.. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, 3 slices of
Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I then cleaned up, and
I went out about 5 P.M.. I went downtown, and I walked lower Greenwich Avenue
and the train station area. I drove down by the waterfront. I stopped by the
Food Emporium, and I bought two bags at $1.50 each of A&P balanced blend
50% less decaffeinated coffee, and two bags at $1.50 each of A&P regular
red bag coffee for $6 total. I then went by the Stop and Shop, and I bought
fresh heads of broccoli at .79 a pound for $1.34, three S&S premium
margarine for $2 all, a eye round roast at $2.99 for $5.53, and it was the last
one out at that time, fresh garlic at $2.49 a pound .35, and a gallon of
S&S bleach for .99 for $10.27 total. I then returned home. I put away my purchases.
I mixed the four new bags of A&P coffee beans with the existing supply of
coffee beans I had, and I now have about 7 quarts of mixed coffee beans. I keep
the quart jars of coffee beans underneath my dining room table next to the
kitchen entrance. I keep them in resealable quart glass jars similar to mason
jars. I will now do some regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/17/02 Sunday 5:30 A.M.: I
tried twice to copy the CD/RW disk to a CD/R disk, but it did not work. I was
able to copy one of my regular music CDs to a CD/R disk, so that feature does
work. It takes about 9 minutes to copy a music disk. Perhaps, there was a bad
track in the CD/RW disk, or perhaps one can not do that. I am tired, so I will
go to bed shortly. I have to wake up at noon to take the batteries out of the
charger. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/17/02 Sunday 3:15 A.M.: I
encoded with the Real One Roxio plugin some of the music from my hard drive
onto a CD/RW disk. This takes a bit of time, about as much as it does take to
listen to the music. There is a little bit over 70 minutes on the disk. The MP3
music files encoded this way as opposed to copying, play on my TEAC DVD player
which is suppose to support MP3 music formats along with other CD formats. I
hooked up an old pair of head phones to my amplifier that have a lose wire on
one side that some times work properly and some times do not. I am recharging
the AAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable batteries I have for my wireless
headphones, and they should be charged by noon today. I will now make a CD/R copy of the music I
just encoded. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/17/02 Sunday 2:15 A.M.: I
had a Stauffer’s Hearty pot roast dinner along with a couple of slices of
Italian bread toast and ice tea. I tried to burn my Favorites on a CD/RW disk,
but at the rate it takes to transfer each one, it would take two and a half
days to put them all on a disk. I guess, I will wait until I have some time. I
updated the Roxio plugin on Real One, and I imported my C: drive songs into its
media library. I am now encoding a CD/RW disk with some vintage music of my
generation. I went downstairs, and I put $10 on my laundry card. It will take
anther 40 minutes for the CD/RW disk to be completed. I am just relaxing. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/16/02 Saturday 10:50
P.M.: The Nero Burning program froze again when I was trying to burn all my
75,000 Favorites at one time. I have been able to copy them in Zip format
though. I will now try to burn them on one disk one sub folder at a time. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/16/02 Saturday 10:30
P.M.: I had reheated steamed rice with the meal I had after the last note. I
did my house cleaning and watering the plants.
I also ran Norton Clean Sweep along with Disk Doctor and Win Doctor. I
finished the backup of the C: drive to the D: drive. I imported my Favorites
into Nero Burning, but on the first CD write attempt it froze. I will try it
again shortly. I emptied all my garbage cans. I went out, and I stopped by the
West Putnam Avenue postal facility and I mailed my Que rebate forms along with
a Forbes cancel invoice. I did get the two free Forbes magazine. I read their
web site regularly anyway at www.forbes.com . I then went by the ATM machine at Putnam Trust
Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then went to Exxon, and I bought $10 of
premium at $1.499 a gallon. I next stopped by the library, and I dropped off a
DVD video disk at the outdoor video drop. I noticed while at the Post Office my
driver’s side rear bulb was going off and on like it was just about worn out. I
stopped by the Stop and Shop, and they do not carry car bulbs. The Exxon
station did not have them either. The Shell station carries car bulbs for more
recent models. I stopped by the Mobil station, and they did not have car bulbs.
I returned back to my residence, and I had a spare bulb in my tool case in the
trunk. I installed the new smaller driver’s side rear bulb, and I checked the
other lights. They are all fine. I put another snow brush from the trunk in the
back seat to replace, the one that broke some time ago. I will now try to burn
a Favorites CD again. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/16/02 Saturday 4:10 P.M.:
I went to bed at 11 P.M. last night, but I was unable to fall asleep until
about 4 A.M.. I had some goldfish crackers and ice tea. I received a telephone
call from a relative about 9 A.M.. I went downstairs, and I picked up a loaf of
Italian bread from the table now in the community room. I ate breakfast of
oatmeal, Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I fell back
asleep until 3:30 P.M.. I will now the delete the E: drive backup off the D:
drive. I will then run Norton Disk Doctor on the C: drive and Norton WinDoctor.
I will then start a backup of the C: drive to the D: drive. I will have a Stauffer’s lean cuisine Beef
portabella for lunch along with ice tea and a Brazilian instant coffee. I will
then start my weekly house cleaning and watering the plants. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/15/02 Friday 11:30 P.M.: I
did a bit of regular computer work sifting through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I will wait until
tomorrow for my email. I am a bit tired, so I will head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/15/02 Friday 10:50 P.M.:
I cleaned up, and my guest arrived at 4:30 P.M.. We chatted a while. About 6
P.M. we had the same dinner I had earlier this week of spiced barbeque boneless
breast of chicken with steam asparagus and steamed white rice and ice tea. This time besides adding margarine to the
white rice, I also added sesame oil, La Choy low sodium soy sauce, and Medina
balsamic vinegar. After dinner, we watched the ABC evening news. We then
watched the a DVD video movie. My guest left about 9:30 P.M.. We had thought
about going up to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York www.usma.edu tomorrow Saturday March 16, for the 200th
anniversary celebration. However with my rather severe arthritis, I would not
be very comfortable out in the rain expected tomorrow. Well, I guess I will
have to make it to the 250th anniversary. They are selling First Day issues of stamps
and Eisenhower silver dollars at Eisenhower Hall tomorrow for $35 each. I think
an ounce of silver is only worth about $7, so one pays a premium to have
Eisenhower’s picture on the silver dollar. If one ever runs out of money making
such neumistic investments, one could always use it as a lucky silver dollar at
a casino. Well, I then relaxed a bit. I then took off the cover off the
computer case, and I inspected the IDE cables. It is just as I suspected. They
are two short for rearranging them to have one IDE cable on each CD player.
Well, the Que CD/RW player copies fast enough for me from the 50X CD player
with both of them on the same IDE cable. Well, I guess it is the story of my
life at middle age. When ever I think something is fast enough, others think it
is too slow. I guess time is relative as to the speed of events. Well, I will
now do a little bit of regular computer work. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 03/15/02:
Note:
<888> 03/15/02 Friday 3:25 A.M.: I
was up at 10:30 A.M.. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, Italian
bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I made up a batch of www.geocities.com/mikelscott/icetea.htm . I was able to get the
Que CD/RW working successfully. I copied my Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98
Second Edition Upgrades, Windows ME, and my Windows XP Professional disks. I
keep the copies by my computer, and I keep the original disks in their boxes
they were sold in. I made five archive copies of my primary computer data
files, 4 on CD/R and one on CD/RW, and I put one of each in the Sentry Fire
Storage box. I probably will store one or two others off site. On copying CDs, my computer would be even
faster doing it, if I put each CD player on a separate IDE cable. I am not sure
in the present configuration if the existing cables would be long enough. I
will look into it later. I will now send out my weekly notes. I have a guest
coming down for dinner about 5:15 P.M.. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/15/02 Friday 1:15 A.M.: I
zipped my Favorites into sub folders, and I copied them to a CD/R disk. I tried
to add additional folders to the disk, but some how I had them in a different
format. I also can not get my ACER 50/X drive to read the CD/R disk, so I am
still in the learning curve about using the QUE CD/RW drive. I will now relax
and head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/14/02 Thursday 8:05 P.M.: I fixed some short cuts on my desktop.
I filled out the rebate information for the Que CD/RW drive, and for both of
them they want the original UPC code from the box along with a copy of the
receipt, so I sent the UPC code with the $20 rebate, and I copied it, and I
sent that with the $15 rebate. CompUSA advertised two rebates, so hopefully QUE
will honor both of them. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/14/02 Thursday 6:40 P.M.: I was up at 1:30 P.M.. I had a
Stauffer’s lean cuisine honey chicken meal with peppers, and I also finished
off the pineapple grape mixture along with ice tea. I made my 3 P.M.
appointment. I then drove downtown, and I walked lower Greenwich Avenue on the
nice warm spring day, and I also sat out at various locations. I then drove
down by the waterfront. I then returned back to my apartment. I relaxed a bit.
I just now ate a Stauffer’s hearty turkey breast meal with stuffing and ice
tea. I will now do some regular computer work. I also have to fill out the
rebate forms for the Que CD RW drive. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/14/02 Thursday 10:00 A.M.: I installed the Nero Burning Rom 5.0
software, and I tired using it. I had trouble getting it to format a RW disk,
but I found at the Que web site an update to Nero Burning Rom 5.0 for XP, and
the formatting and copying to a RW disk work fine. I still have to figure out
other bits of the software. I did make one RW disk with 15 Beatles songs on it
which plays from the computer CD players, but I can not get it to load on my
DVD player. I made a CD R disk, and it records them very quickly. I will study this all later. I need some rest.
I have a 3 P.M. appointment, so I have to be back up at 1 P.M.. I had some ice
tea and goldfish crackers. Time for rest. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/14/02 Thursday 3:50 A.M.: I did a little computer work, and I
went back out last night at 7 P.M.. I stopped by the ATM machine at Putnam
Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then drove up to CompUSA in Norwalk.
I toured the store looking at the 18th anniversary specials. I
bought the QUE CD-RW Drive 24X/10X/40X for $84.99 which included a $15 instant
rebate plus $5.10 tax for $90.09. The
QUE drive also has two mailin rebates for $20 and $15, so it will eventually be
$50 and tax. I also bought a 10 pack of Smart Buy CD-RW 4X-10X recording disks
for $6.99, a bundle of 50 CompUSA CD-R 24 X recording disks for $14.99 and a
box of 50 CompUSA jewel cases for disks for $14.99 plus $2.22 tax for
$39.19. I started down the road, and I
remembered that I might need a Y cable splitter for my power supply, so I
returned to CompUSA. I bought a Y cable splitter for $10.99 off $2 because I
was short of cash and a CompUSA pack of 6 computer case thumb screws for $3.99
plus .90 tax for $15.88. I then returned home driving through central Greenwich
on the way back home. I first disconnected my computer case, and I looked at
the wiring situation. I only have two double IDE cable connectors, so I decided
I would have to remove the E: hard drive. I reconnected the computer, and I
copied from the E: drive to the C: drive my 74,000 Favorites, some Music, some
small programs and other files. This took some time, so I had same dinner as
last night around midnight. I then took
apart the computer. I removed the E: drive, and I put it in my Fire Sentry Case
next to the front door in a plastic static bag. I put in the new QUE drive in
the same location, setting it as a slave drive. The wires were already set up
there from the E: drive, and I did not need to use the Y power cable splitter.
I connected the two wire connector from the SoundBlaster Live MP#+ sound card
to the QUE drive leaving the 4 wire connector on my Acer 50X cdrom player. I
then tested the system, and sound plays out of both the ACER CD drive and QUE
CD/RW drive. I reassembled the case and connected all the cables in back of the
computer. It all seems to be working fine. I now have to install the software,
and I guess I will do a test record with the QUE CD/RW drive. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/13/02 Wednesday 5:40 P.M.: I went to bed at about 1 A.M. last
night, and I was up at 1 P.M. today. I had breakfast of oatmeal, Italian bread
toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I cleaned up, and I went out. I
stopped by Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then went by the
Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop. I then drove downtown, and I went by the
waterfront. I then went by the Greenwich Library, and I read the Greenwich
Times and the Wall Street Journal. I returned a DVD video, and I checked out
two DVD videos. I then went by the Food Emporium, and I bought two bundles of
fresh asparagus at $1.49 a pound for $1.45 and $1.43 each bundle, three
Stouffer’s hearty meals at $2.15 and a Stouffer’s 20 ounce lasagna at $2.57.
All of the Stouffer’s regular meals are 40% off. I also bought a bulb of garlic
at $2.99 a pound for .75 for $12.65 total. I then returned home, and I put away
my purchases. I will now listen to some Cnet radio. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/12/02 Tuesday 11:30 P.M.: After dinner, I watched a DVD video. I
will shut down the computer shortly and relax a bit before going to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/12/02 Tuesday 7:35 P.M.: I was up at 12:30 P.M.. I checked the
mail. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread toast, orange
juice, coffee, and vitamins. I chatted with a friend. I listened to a bit of Cnet radio www.cnet.com to hear about technology happenings on the west
coast. I worked on the backup computer. I installed the Real One final product
and updates and plugins. I had to set its video in Real One preferences on the
backup computer to a lower level by unchecking a box since the backup computer
only has four megs of onboard video. I tried updating the video drivers on the
backup computer, but I kept the old one. I updated the Symantec firewall and
Norton Antivirus 2002. I also installed Microsoft MSN 7.0 and the latest Java
Virtual machine. I downloaded from Real and listened to Paul McCartney’s
“Freedom”. I am cooking the same
boneless breast of barbeque chicken the same way with a little lemon juice
added to the previous recipe. I will have it with steamed white rice and
steamed asparagus, ice tea, and a cappuccino. It is damp out, so I will
probably be staying inside tonight. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/12/02 Tuesday 12:30 A.M.: I finished sifting through my email
and going through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I noticed that CompUSA
has the Lexmark E210 Laser Printer for $99.99 after rebates Welcome to CompUSA.com - Products , about $100 off. I will now shut down for the night. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/11/02 Monday 11:30 P.M.: I had the same boneless breast of
barbeque chicken, steamed white rice, steamed asparagus, and ice tea as last
night for dinner. I am going through my regular computer routine. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/11/02 Monday 9:20 P.M.: I went downtown, and I walked lower
Greenwich Avenue. I then went by the Greenwich Library, and I read P.C. World
magazine. I returned back to my apartment, and I relaxed a bit. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/11/02 Monday 6:15 P.M.: The Logitech cordless mouse was getting
erratic, so I replaced the batteries in it, and it seems to run better. I moved the Logitech cordless mouse base
station to the left of the power control centers. I put the left Monsoon
speaker behind the computer to the left on top of the HP LaserJet IID manual. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/11/02 Monday 6:10 P.M.: I listened to some internet broadcasts.
I had two hotdogs with buns and ketchup and mustard and a dill pickle slice and
potato chips and ice tea and a Brazilian instant coffee. I cleaned up, and I
will go out shortly. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/11/02 Monday 4:00 P.M.: I reinstalled the Creative SoundBlaster
Live MP3+ drivers for Windows XP. When I was checking the speaker on
quadraphonic speaker setup, I noticed the left Monsoon speaker and one of the
other pair of speakers was not working. I checked the back of the computer, and
on the first speaker output jack the double splitter was not plugged in all the
way affecting the Monsoon speakers, and I also changed the setting on one of
the other pair of speakers to surround, so both speakers work. Thus I now have
all speakers set up and tweaked properly. I will now clean up. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/11/02 Monday 1:50 P.M.: I was up at 11 A.M.. I checked the mail.
I listened to some internet news. I had breakfast of oatmeal, Italian bread
toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins.
For the interested parties that read my notes, I will list the vitamins
and supplements that I take every day.
Following is a list: one 325 mg. aspirin, either a balanced B-100 or
B-50 tablet, 500 mg. of Niacinamide, a multiple vitamin such as Centrum Silver,
400 IU USP vitamin E, 1000 mg. or 500 mg. of Vitamin C, 500 mg. of Deodorized
Garlic, 1000 mg. of MSM, Echinacea 150 mg. and Goldenseal 100 mg. complex, and
Glucosamine Sulfate 500 mg. and Chondroitin Sulfate 400 mg. and MSM 500 mg.
combination. Before going to bed, I take
a Tylenol and a MSM 1000 mg. Well, it
all seems to help me a bit with my over all health and joint pain. I plan to stay inside and do some regular
computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/11/02 Monday 1:45 A.M.: Well, I finished my regular internet
routine. It is time to call it a day.
CIO
Note:
<888> 03/11/02 Monday 12:50 A.M.: I had the same barbeque boneless
chicken breast dinner I had a couple of nights ago. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/10/02 Sunday 11:05 A.M.: I analyzed the IP addresses with http://www.arin.net/whois/arinwhois.html , and judging from the
returns if it is one hacker, it is a Asian from Taipei who travels all the time
to Canada and down the east coast to Georgia going through Massachusetts,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida frequently, and visits California
frequently and might work for Intel in California and made one trip to
Australia. Of course if it is more than
one hacker, then other users IP addresses besides Optimum Online start with
“24.”. However, I bought my motherboards from somebody from Taipei, so maybe
they are monitoring my computer use hoping to sell me an Intel product. So much
for my Sherlock Holmes skills. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/10/02 Sunday 10:25 P.M.:
I made up a list of the IP addresses that I have blocked in the last two
months with Symantec Norton Firewall 2002 mostly for trying to attack my
computer looking for Trojan Horse access. Most of them are from Optimum Online
Users. Following is a link to the list http://www.geocities.com/mikelscott/blockip.txt . CIO
Note:
<888> 03/10/02 Sunday 8:55 P.M.: I went out after cleaning up. I drove
downtown, and I drove around the train station area. I drove down by the
waterfront. I then went to the Food Emporium, and I bought three Stauffer’s
hearty pot roast dinners at 40% off for all Stauffer’s for $2.15 each, and
boneless breast of chicken at $1.99 a pound for $5.77, and fresh asparagus at
$1.49 a pound for $1.55 for $13.77 total. I then went to the Stop and Shop, and
I bought three 96 ounce jugs of Tropicana orange juice with calcium at $2.99 a
jug for $8.97 total. I then returned
home, and I put away my purchases. I chatted with a relative. I noticed
yesterday when I was down at Grass Island that the park there on the waterfront
has about three to five Canadian goose droppings per square foot which is quite
dirty. I suppose if other people with waterfront lawns have the same problem,
they have a major health problem. I read
that they have reduced the Swan population on the waterfront by curdling their
eggs in the nests. Perhaps since the Swan population is down, the Canadian
Geese population is up. I am not sure or not if the Swans will run off the
Canadian geese or keep them from hanging around one’s lawn. Well time for some
regular computer work. It was quite blustery outside. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/10/02 Sunday 6:25 P.M.: I finished two loads of laundry. I
change the bedroom sheets when I do laundry. I had to leave the socks out on
the day bed to dry more. I did a bit of regular computer work. I just had a
Stauffer’s lean cuisine Chicken scaloppini with lasagna meal and some of the
pineapple and grape mixture along with ice tea and a cappuccino. I will now
clean up and go out. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/10/02 Sunday 3:45 P.M.: I was up at noon. I had breakfast of
three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and
vitamins. I put my laundry together, but the machines were busy. I went back to
bed until 2 P.M.. I am now on the dry cycle of the laundry. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/09/02 Saturday 9:45 P.M.: We finished watching the DVD video. My
guest left about fifteen minutes ago. I will now relax before going to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/09/02 Saturday 6:35 P.M.: I finished the house cleaning and
backing up the computer about 1:30 P.M.. I ran Norton Disk Doctor and Norton
Win Doctor before the backup. I had lunch of two hotdogs with buns and ketchup
and mustard and potato chip and ice tea and Brazilian instant coffee. I had a
guest stop by at 2 P.M.. I cleaned up. We went by the library, and I returned a
DVD video, and I checked out 2 DVD videos.
We drove down by the waterfront and took a drive through Bruce Park. We
stopped by the library again to sit outside briefly. We stopped by the Stop and
Shop, and my guest bought fillet of salmon and fresh asparagus. We stopped by Smokes of Less in Byram. We
returned to my place. I ran Norton Speed Disk while I was out. We chatted a
while. I am now cooking the same baked fillet of salmon meal with steamed
asparagus and steamed white rice and ice tea. We will then watch a DVD video.
CIO
Note:
<888> 03/09/02 Saturday 10:50 A.M.: I was up at 9:30 A.M.. I fetched a
loaf of Italian bread and four rolls downstairs from the bread table. I had
breakfast of Italian bread toast, oatmeal, vitamins, orange juice, and coffee.
I will now start a backup of the C: drive to the D: drive. I then will start my
weekly house cleaning. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/09/02 Saturday 12:30 A.M.: I sifted through my email. I went
through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I updated the Java
Virtual machine. I will now shut down, and I will relax a bit before going to
bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/08/02 Friday 11:05 P.M.: My sheep skin from New Zealand is made
by Bowron Sheepskin .
CIO
Note:
<888> 03/08/02 Friday 10:55 P.M.: My guest and I watched the DVD video.
My guest just left. I will now do a little bit of regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/08/02 Friday 8:00 P.M.: A friend stopped by, and we chatted for
a while. We had the same dinner as last night. I just cleaned up. We will now watch a DVD video disk. CIO
End of Scott's
Notes week 03/08/02:
Note:
<888> 03/08/02 Friday 3:05 P.M.: I was up at 9 A.M., and I had breakfast
of three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and
vitamins. I went back to bed until about 2:30 P.M.. I had some spice drops. I
will now send out my weekly email notes. I will then have two hotdogs with buns
and mustard and ketchup and potato chips and dill pickle slice and ice tea and
a cappuccino. I noticed in today’s Greenwich Times that Vice President Cheney’s
wife Lynne Cheney was in town for a fund raiser last night. I was over at
Staples about that time, and I had thought about using the ATM machine over at
the Hyatt at that time, and I would have run into them all, but I decided not
to buy anything at Staples, so I did not need to use the ATM machine at the
Hyatt. Greenwich Time link http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/local/scn-gt-award2mar08.story?coll=green%2Dnews%2Dlocal%2Dheadlines . After my meal, I will
do a little regular computer work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/07/02 Thursday 9:35 P.M.: I sifted through my email. I now will
relax a bit and channel surf the television before going to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/07/02 Thursday 8:20 P.M.: After the last message, I gave one of
my neighbors a ride to Port Chester, New York. I then returned to central
Greenwich, and I went by the Greenwich Library, and I returned a DVD video
disk, and I read P.C. Magazine. I stopped by the Grand Union, and I bought
White Gem boneless breasts of chicken at $2.99 a pound for $4.49. I then
returned back to my apartment, and I had lunch of a Stouffer’s lean cuisine
hearty meal Chicken Picone with rice, pineapple grape fruit salad, ice tea, and
Brazilian instant coffee. I then went out, and I made my 3 P.M. appointment. I
then stopped by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop. I next went downtown, and I
walked lower Greenwich Avenue, and I sat out in the town common. The black
squirrel is still there, and I also saw a Mocking Bird. I then drove down by
the waterfront. I cleaned my car windows with glass cleaner. I chatted with a
resident. I drove over to Staples in Old Greenwich, and I toured the store. I
then returned to my apartment. I relaxed a bit. I then oiled the Pyrex pie dish
with olive oil, and I rubbed one chicken breast in the oil and I diced four
gloves of garlic, and I put them on the chicken breast. I the seasoned the
chicken breast with garlic powder, celery salt, ground black pepper, chicken and
meat seasoning, Italian spices, oregano, and Basil. I then covered the chicken
breast with Texas Best barbeque sauce, and added dashes of McHilney’s Tabasco
sauce, Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, and La Choy low sodium soy sauce,
and I cooked it in the convection oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35
minutes. I had it with steamed white rice and chopped fresh asparagus spears
and ice tea. By the way, I made up a new batch of ice tea last night. I will
now do some regular computer work. Also
my left shoulder has been hurting today like it might have Bursitis, and since
my 1976 Volvo does not have power steering, it was a little painful driving
today. Still, I am sure the pain will go away soon. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/07/02 Thursday 10:30 A.M.: The apartment inspection went
fine. They need to fix the sheet rock
above the bathroom sink where the hot water heater was replaced a few years
ago. It was also suggested that I move my Rubbermaid laundry hamper back into the
bedroom, so there is more hallway entrance space. Well, it is a nice day, so I
will go out for some daytime activity. Have a good day. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/07/02 Thursday 9:00 A.M.: I went to bed at midnight. I was up at
7 A.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee,
and vitamins. I cleaned up, and I went out and threw out some garbage. It is a
very nice day. I have an apartment inspection at 9:15 A.M. today. I guess I will do a little computer work this
morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/06/02 Wednesday 8:55 P.M.: I went out, and I stopped by Putnam
Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then went by the Greenwich Hospital
Thrift Shop. I next went downtown, and I walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I then
went by Exxon, and I bought $9 of premium at $1.499 a gallon. I then went over
to the Food Emporium, and I bought two packs of four General Electric 40 watt
lights bulbs for .99 each and two packs of four General Electric 60 watt light
bulbs for .99 each, four packs of Stauffer’s hearty light meals for two for
$3.99 or $7.98 all, two packages of Master Choice mozzarella skim cheese $2.50
each, and a bar of Cabot’s Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese for $2.89 plus
.24 tax for $17.56 total. I then returned home. I relaxed a bit. Then I had the
same meal as last night. I chatted with a relative, and thanked them for the
sheep skin. I will now watch a DVD movie video. Have a good night. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/06/02 Wednesday 2:00 P.M.: I went over to Odd Job in Port
Chester, and I returned the Eureka steam cleaner for $53.36 cash refund with
tax. I then bought an Oneida wire cheese slicer for $1.99, an Oneida sliver
cheese slicer for $1.99, a pound of spice drops $1.99, 2 Tuff Pot Shot cookware
cleaner .99 each, a Oneida spatula .99, a set of three Chef’s Helper jar
openers $1.49 minus 10 percent senior discount on Wednesday for $1.04 Senior
Discount with my AARP card plus .63 tax for $10.02 total. I then went to Smokes
for Less in Byram, and I bought two cartons of Seneca Ultra Lights 100s for $19
each $38 total. I was told that April 3, when the new Connecticut cigarette tax
increase goes into effect that they will go up $6 a carton to $25 a
carton. I will now have two hotdogs with
buns and ketchup and mustard and a dill pickle slice and potato chips and ice
tea and a cappuccino. I will then go out for some more daytime activity. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/06/02 Wednesday 11:45 A.M.: I tried the Eureka steam cleaner,
and it does not work very well, so I will return it after I clean up. I guess
it is not a very heavy duty item. It just blows a little steam for about ten
minutes before having to be refilled, and the items I tried cleaning did not
really change very much. I also received
a sheep skin from a relative that visited New Zealand, so I put it on my day
bed. It is a Bowron sheepskin very white and fluffy. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/06/02 Wednesday 10:25 A.M.: I watched television until midnight.
I was up at 9 A.M.. I had breakfast of three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread
toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I sent out an email. I will now try
out the Eureka power steamer to see how it works. I will listen to www.radio10.fm for relaxing music while I clean. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/05/02 Tuesday 9:35 P.M.: I went out after the last message, and
I put a half of quart of Pennzoil oil in my car. I also filled the antifreeze
overflow container to half way full. I sprayed WD-40 on the front passenger
side door latch, and I worked it a bit. It shut properly when one slams it
harder, but it is still suspect, so one has to be wary when sitting on that
side, and should test that it is secure by pushing out on the door to make sure
it is securely latched. I also sprayed WD-40 on some of the ignition contacts
and wires along with the battery terminals and some of the throttle linkages. I
then drove over to the Gateway Auto Supply, and I bought two quarts of Pennzoil
10W-40 oil for $1.99 a quart or $3.98 total. I then put another third of a
quart of Pennzoil in my car. I put the two containers in the trunk. I then made
my 4 P.M. appointment. I next drove down by the waterfront. I then stop by the
Stop and Shop, and I bought a dozen large eggs for $1.69, buy one get one free
of Ball Park beef franks for $3.79 both, fresh fillet of salmon at $3.99 a
pound for $1.70, asparagus at $1.49 a pound for $1.47, S&S lemon juice
quart $1.89, and a jar of Classico alfredo garlic sauce $2 for $12.54 total. I
then returned home. I relaxed a bit. I then took a round Pyrex pie dish, and I
put a couple of teaspoons of olive oil in it. I then rubbed the fillet of
salmon I had left over from Sunday in it, and I put about a half inch of lemon
juice and orange juice in the dish. I then seasoned the fish with Old Bay
seasoning, Italian spices, oregano, and Basil. I peeled and halved a small
onion and halved about ten asparagus, and I put them in the dish. I covered the
Pyrex dish with a Pyrex lid, and I cooked it all in the convection oven at 325
degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. I had it all for dinner with steamed white
rice which I added some of the juices too along with the salmon, and I also had
a glass of ice tea. I chatted with a
friend. I then updated the beta of Real One to the finished product with the
plugins also. I will now start relaxing before calling it a day. I might watch a little television before
going to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/05/02 Tuesday 3:05 P.M.: I put the rest of the air freshners in
the bedroom bureau drawer. I will now go out. I will check my car oil and spray
some WD-40 on the car door lock. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/05/02 Tuesday 1:55 P.M.: I dropped my neighbor off at the
Pathmark in Port Chester, New York. I then went to the ATM machine at Bank of
New York. I then went to Staples, and I bought from the Clearance center a
three pack of 500 sheets each of IBM Ultimate white heavy duty inkjet paper
regularly $23 all for $10 all, and a Coleman three pack of electronic mosquito
repellers for $4 all plus .95 tax for $14.95. I then went over to Odd Job, and
I bought two 64 ounce containers of Bissell glass cleaner refill with ammonia
for $1.79 each, two Bissell disinfectant spray antibacterial 12 oz. .99 each,
two McAuley’s carpet and room deodorizer with baking soda Mulberry .79 each,
TurtleWax extreme 2001 Protectant $1.99, 8 Sierra heavy duty room
fresheners 6 oz. .49 each plus .88 tax
for $13.93. I then returned home, and I left my purchases in my apartment. I
then went back to the ATM machine at Bank of New York in Port Chester. I then
went back to Odd Job, and I bought a Eureka Enviro Steamer hotshot regularly
$79.99 for $49.99 plus $3.37 tax for $53.36 total. The Eureka Enviro steamer
comes with a few attachments. It is made in Italy, and it is refurbished in
Mexico. It will be handy for heavy duty cleaning. It also kills germs. I then returned home. I
put one of Sierra room fresheners behind the window fan and another one
underneath the bathroom fan. I will now have two hotdogs with buns and mustard
and ketchup and potato chips and dill pickle slice and ice tea and a
cappuccino. Also my passenger side front
door seems to not close properly, but I think I fixed it. I have a 4 P.M.
appointment today. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/05/02 Tuesday 10:25 A.M.: I have cleaned up. I put new 15 watt
frosted candelabra bulbs in the sconces on the far wall in the living
room. I am now going to give a neighbor
a ride to Port Chester, and then I will do some other outdoors activity. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/05/02 Tuesday 9:05 A.M.: I was up at 8 A.M.. I had breakfast of
oatmeal, Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and pineapple grape
mixture. I will now clean up, and then I will do a little computer work. It
seems a bit cold out at 21 degrees Fahrenheit, so I guess the artic birds had
common sense in flying down here. I
notice it is 51 degrees Fahrenheit in mid state Florida, so I guess the oranges
are all right. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/04/02 Monday 8:30 P.M.: I went out, and I stopped at Putnam
Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street. I then went by the Greenwich Hospital
Thrift Shop. I next went downtown, and I stopped by the central Greenwich Post
office, and I obtained a money order to pay my Verizon telephone bill. I then
stopped by the Greenwich Tobacconist briefly. I next drove down by the waterfront.
I went by the ELDC thrift shop in Cos Cob, and I bought a brass plant mister
for $2.12 with tax. I then returned a DVD video at the library, and I checked
out three DVD videos. I also read the local paper and the Wall Street Journal.
I then went by Stop and Shop, and I bought a fresh Del Monte pineapple for
$3.99, white seedless grapes at $1.99 a pound for $2.61, Vlassic snack kosher
dills $1.99, two containers of S&S French onion dip $1.29, La Choy light
soy sauce $2.19, Old Bay Seasoning $2.99, Asto sesame oil $3.59, Gold’s
horseradish $1.50, two medium bags of Wise Ridge sour cream potato chips $1.09
each for $23.31 total. I then returned home. I peeled and diced the pineapple,
and I cleaned and picked the grapes, and I mixed them together. I then added
three tablespoons of Angostura bitters, a jigger of Mount Gay rum, and two cups
of fresh orange juice, and I mixed it all together. I then put it all in a
Rubbermaid container in the refrigerator to chill. I then relaxed a bit. I put the brass plant mister
on the lower shelf of the bookcase in the kitchen entrance. For dinner I had the rest of the spaghetti
and tomato meat sauce with grated parmesan cheese and ice tea. I chatted with a friend. I think I will relax a bit and maybe channel
surf the television and then head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/04/02 Monday 1:15 P.M.: After lunch, I moved the Holmes lava
mood lamp from the living room window shelf to the Danish bar table, so
hopefully if it is warmer, it might work instead of freezing up. I will now
clean up and go out. I am listening to http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/ram/live_news.ram . CIO
Note:
<888> 03/04/02 Monday 11:55 A.M.: I went downstairs after the last
message, and I checked the mail which was not here yet. I then came up, and I
watched some of the History Channel. I noticed when I switched to channel two
that I had interference lines in the television reception. This is generally
caused by the connections at the splitter where the cable comes out of the
wall. I had hung it up on a stretched rubber band on a hook, and I switched
from the rubber band to a more secure piece of heavier blue electrical wire to
secure the various cables in relative position, so they do not have pressure on
them. Right now the reception on the
television is near perfect. This might
have also been causing interference on the cable modem causing it to disconnect
from being online. Hopefully I have
remedied the problems. I checked the mail, and I received my Verizon telephone
bill, so I will pay it later on this afternoon. I also had a toasted roll. They supposedly are going to move the large
table out of the front entrance hall, since the Housing Authority does not
allow tenants to place furniture in the hallway. I will now have some reheated
spaghetti noodles with tomato meat sauce and grated parmesan cheese, ice tea,
and a cappuccino. I will then clean up and go out for some outdoor activity. I
should be out about 1:30 P.M. or a little before. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/04/02 Monday 9:30 A.M.: I finished sifting through my email. I
also went through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I guess I will now shut down, and I will
clean up and go out for some daytime activity. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/04/02 Monday 7:45 A.M.: I was up at 6 A.M.. I had breakfast of
three medium boiled eggs, Italian bread toast, orange juice, coffee, and
vitamins. I started up the computer, and I uninstalled and reinstalled the
networking. Occasionally when I start
the computer, I have problems with the computer logging onto Optimum Online, so
hopefully this solved the problem. I will now do some regular computer
work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/03/02 Sunday 8:30 P.M.: Instead of going out after the last
message, I relaxed a bit, and I took a nap from 9 A.M. until 11:30 A.M.. I then
had a cappuccino, and I cleaned up. A
friend stopped by about 12:30 P.M., and we drove down by the waterfront. We
then walked the lower Greenwich Avenue area. We stopped by the Stop and Shop,
and I bought three packages of S&S margarine for $1 all, four packages of
Muller thin spaghetti for .50 each, fresh fillet of salmon at $3.99 a pound for
$6.62, fresh asparagus at $1.49 a pound $1.61, S&S hotdog buns $1.19, a 16
oz. package of frozen Brussels sprouts $1.89, and two 16 ounce packages of
frozen green peas $1.89 each for $18.09 total.
We then returned back to my place.
We had some Carr’s crackers with mozzarella cheese and ice tea. We
watched a DVD movie. I then put a light layer of olive oil in a Pyrex baking
dish, and I cut the fillet of salmon in three pieces about a half pound apiece.
I cooked two fillets adding about a half cup of lemon juice in the dish with
salmon and seasoning the Salmon filets on top with Basil, Oregano, and Italian
spices. I cooked them at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. We had the
salmon with steamed white rice and steamed asparagus and ice tea. We then
chatted a while. My guest left about 8 P.M.. I will now head off to bed. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/03/02 Sunday 7:45 A.M.: I sifted through my email. I went
through www.geocities.com/mikelscott/scotwork.htm . I renewed the Microsoft
Windows XP book at http://pac.greenwichlibrary.org/patroninfo at http://www.greenwich.lib.ct.us/
. I was emailed about finding pictures on the
web, and I suggested http://www.corbis.com/ and for art there is always www.getty.edu . Well I will now have a can of Progresso beef and
mushroom soup with a roll with margarine, potato chips, ice tea, and a
cappuccino. I will then clean up and go out in about an hour of more for some
fresh air probably around 9 A.M. or so. Have a good morning. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/03/02 Sunday 6:05 A.M.: I finished writing the letter. I noticed
that CompUSA www.compusa.com has good sale prices on hard drives this week. I will now do some regular computer
work. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/03/02 Sunday 4:30 A.M.: I went to bed at 8 P.M., and I was up at
3:30 A.M.. I had breakfast of oatmeal, Italian bread toast, orange juice,
coffee, and vitamins. I will now write a letter to a relative. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/02/02 Saturday 6:20 P.M.: I had an enjoyable dinner. I think I
will now shut down the computer, and I will watch a bit of television before
going to bed. Have a good evening. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/02/02 Saturday 5:35 P.M.: I put the PCI USB 2 Port card in the
backup computer. I had to move the Logicode EISA modem card and the
SoundBlaster SW32 EISA cards down one slot, so as to make room for the PCI USB
2 Port card to fit into the case. The
PCI USB 2 Port card was a little bit short for my case, but by curving the
backside slide holder, I was able to fit it in.
The PCI 2 Port USB card works fine in the backup computer, although at
the moment I do not have any USB devices to attach to it. I cleaned the inside
of the backup computer with the Cleaning Duster air. I opened up the old power
supply, and I cleaned it, and I attached the new power switch to it, and I
packaged it up in the new box. I will keep it for emergency needs. However,
realistically at the $20 cost, it is better to use a new one in an emergency if
available. I am defrosting some tomato meat sauce, and I will make up some
spaghetti noodles and have some it with parmesan cheese for dinner along with
ice tea and a roll. CIO
Note:
<888> 03/02/02 Saturday 3:45 P.M.: I went out, and I gave a ride to a
neighbor to Port Chester. I then drove through downtown Greenwich, and I drove
by the waterfront. I then drove up to Norwalk, and I stopped by the Wiz, and I
paid my this month’s Cablevision and Optimum Online bills. I the went to
CompUSA, and I bought a PCI USB 2 Port Card for $14.99 and a CompUSA 250 watt
AT Power Supply for $19.99 plus $2.10 tax for $37.08 total. I then returned home
to Greenwich. I just finished installing the new CompUSA 250 watt AT Power
Supply on my primary computer. I did not use the CPU switch that came with the
power supply, but I continue to use my old one, since it was a bit tricky to
install a new switch. I never use the switch since I turn on the computer with
the power control center, so the old switch should be just fine. I also keep the existing power cord. The primary computer is working just fine,
and it is quieter, since the old power supply was a little louder. Since the first year and a half I had the
original power supply in the AT case, I ran a server which means the CPU was on
all the time, there would have been a bit of wear and tear on the original power
supply. I will now install the PCI 2 Port USB card in the backup computer, so
the backup computer will have USB capability. CIO
Note: <888> 03/02/02 Saturday 10:35 A.M.: I finished the house cleaning and watering the plants. I picked up a loaf of Italian bread and four rolls downstairs from the bread donation table. I just had two hot dogs with buns and mustard and ketchup, a dill pickle slice, potato chips, ice tea, and I am just about to have a cappuccino. I will then clean up and go out fo
