I have mentioned Last Pass but have not said much about it. I wanted to learn all I could about it before recommending it to anyone but now I think I am ready. We all need to have passwords and ideally they should all be different. Yeah, right you say and just how are we going to remember all these passwords? That is what Last Pass does. It makes them for you and remembers them. All you have to do is remember your Master Password and that IS important. Last Pass does not have access to your master so if you do not remember it no one can bail you out.
We all tend to use the same password for everything because it is easier and hackers know this so if they can find out one of your passwords they are fairly certain there are lots of other goodies they can get access to as well and they are most likely right.
So not a long preachy thing here but you may want to check out www.lastpass.com and if you have trouble I think I know enough about it now to help you.
Thursday, July 12
Goodbye, iGoogle
iGoogle is going to
quit. They are going to give us about a year before they do but I have
started my search for a replacement and I have found one!! It is called
www.protopage.com . It has
taken me a bit to get used to it and I have had to find a work-around or
two but the more I use it the better I like it. I hate to think how
many people I have helped set up their iGoogle page. So the good news is
that we can get our Proto pages to look, act and feel like what we are
used to and we will have plenty of time to do this.
If you have any questions about this, email me.
This only applies to people who are using iGoogle for their home page. Google is not going away, just iGoogle.
If you have any questions about this, email me.
This only applies to people who are using iGoogle for their home page. Google is not going away, just iGoogle.
Tuesday, July 10
Happy Dance
Loved this too and simply had to share
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=ab9i0s4WEY0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=ab9i0s4WEY0&feature=related
A Different Kind of Morning
When I awoke this morning I could tell it was a cooler day because the AC wasn't humming away at 6:00 A M. Isn't supposed to last long however so we must enjoy it for the bit that it is here. I went out at at 6:00 and watered everything and that is my usual routine unfortunately. I must use the hose to water now because my rain barrel is dry. It takes less time using the hose. It would be so nice to have a break from the daily watering chores. The trees are now becoming stressed.
At any rate I finished early and had some time before meeting Colleen for our walk so I turned on the computer. It seemed everything I encountered was of interest. Just one of those very different days. Josh Nelson is a grand nephew by marriage of Butch's at least I think that is the way it is. He is the grandson-in-law of Butch's sister Marlene. On Josh's Facebook page he had the post I will place below.
At any rate I finished early and had some time before meeting Colleen for our walk so I turned on the computer. It seemed everything I encountered was of interest. Just one of those very different days. Josh Nelson is a grand nephew by marriage of Butch's at least I think that is the way it is. He is the grandson-in-law of Butch's sister Marlene. On Josh's Facebook page he had the post I will place below.
I know some people who may be very interested in this so I sent it on to them. They are young college grads with lots of neat ideas.
Then I checked my email and Kay Voss, a magnolia park friend had some Junk Art that is really cool so I had to share it on the Magnolia Blog and here it is on this one.
Junk Art has intrigued me lately. Love this, Kay!! She says the body is an ironing board, bowls are on the chest, vacuum hose for arms, coffee pot for a head and a pie pan with flowers for a hat.
The 20 minutes I had on the computer before my walk flew by and I had to finish it up after my walk.
Also on Facebook from my cousin Sherry's daughter, Joanna. "Forgive or forget, pick one." I loved it! What a great quote.
Sunday, July 8
Cooler
It did feel cooler this morning but I still worked up a sweat on my walk and even more so when I came home and pulled a bunch of weeds taking advantage of cloud cover. The minute the sun came out I was done. Later after Butch played 18 holes of golf we went out to Leo and Keri's for a visit. On the way we noticed how distressed the corn is. I checked the 10 day forecast and there is not a drop of rain in the forecast. I am afraid it is a death sentence for the local corn. I am sure it is spotty but Jefferson has not been lucky this season in the rain lottery. What little rain Iowa has received has not fallen on our little town.
We are looking at cooler temps for the next week or so and this makes the prospect of getting house things done looking like a more pleasant possibility.
One thing I have failed to mention is that we are part of a Neilsen rating this week. Wednesday is our last day. Watching TV is tedious at best and then keeping track of what is being watched is even more tedious. However it does give us the chance to tell them EXACTLY what we think of TV. Butch gets perturbed with it and I get downright livid. I could shut it off and never look back. Butch does not share that feeling and that is why we still turn it on. Anyway, you now know one of the families who have taken part in a Neilsen rating.
We are looking at cooler temps for the next week or so and this makes the prospect of getting house things done looking like a more pleasant possibility.
One thing I have failed to mention is that we are part of a Neilsen rating this week. Wednesday is our last day. Watching TV is tedious at best and then keeping track of what is being watched is even more tedious. However it does give us the chance to tell them EXACTLY what we think of TV. Butch gets perturbed with it and I get downright livid. I could shut it off and never look back. Butch does not share that feeling and that is why we still turn it on. Anyway, you now know one of the families who have taken part in a Neilsen rating.
Saturday, July 7
DNS Malware warning-It is real
The article below will tell you how to check and how to fix it if it isn't okay.
http://savemybutt.com/kill-dns-changer-malware/
My computer checks out okay.
Here is a more direct way to find out.
Click on this link and it will tell you if you are okay.
http://www.dns-ok.us/
http://savemybutt.com/kill-dns-changer-malware/
My computer checks out okay.
Here is a more direct way to find out.
Click on this link and it will tell you if you are okay.
http://www.dns-ok.us/
Friday, July 6
A & W Experience
We went out to the A & W for our first meal and drink in that location for over 5 years. We have missed it and so have a whole bunch of other folks. They are busy and doing the best they can. We must remember that everyone working there is a brand new employee. We witnessed a whole bunch of rudeness. We knew it was going to be a time when we might have to wait. And we were willing to be patient. We witnessed many who were not and it really ticked me off. Give these folks a break people. We want them to stay in business and we missed them when they were gone so I sure wish people would be kind and patient. I know that all those employees were doing the best they could and I did not witness any goofing off or horseplay etc. Everyone was trying very hard to please their customers. We had a wonderful root beer and cheeseburger. The burger was hot and the root beer was cold. And we did not wait an excessive time considering how busy they were. Could not ask for more!
Bill & Jo's New Pet
This is 5th. day in a row he has come in for food!! Maggie did not even upset him!Thursday, July 5
Still Plugging Away
I am still getting my walks in with Colleen at the only possible time of day. 7:00 A M and this morning I came home and we put some cool of day time in on the house. We are dealing with excess heat but should be getting a break on Saturday.
Butch said he really hates work in the crawl space. I said I know you do and I really hate cleaning up throw up but over the 53 years we have been married I think we are about even on how many times we have each had to do our most hated chores.
Yesterday we attended a gathering of Rebounders and then went out to eat after many phone calls trying to find a place that was open. Finally ended up at Pizza Ranch. It was good but no ones first choice. The A&W is open now but word of mouth did spread and the place was so busy you could not get near it. Butch and I are considering it for lunch today but the same may be true today.
Butch said he really hates work in the crawl space. I said I know you do and I really hate cleaning up throw up but over the 53 years we have been married I think we are about even on how many times we have each had to do our most hated chores.
Yesterday we attended a gathering of Rebounders and then went out to eat after many phone calls trying to find a place that was open. Finally ended up at Pizza Ranch. It was good but no ones first choice. The A&W is open now but word of mouth did spread and the place was so busy you could not get near it. Butch and I are considering it for lunch today but the same may be true today.
Tuesday, July 3
Too hot for comfort...and other stuff
Yesterday we were off to the eye surgeon/doctor in Ames at the Wolfe Eye Clinic. And I was pleasantly surprised. Butch's eye situation when he had his done was lengthy, tedious
and expensive. Mine should be none of those. Butch had several eye conditions that required extra measures that I do not have. His surgery cost us $900 per eye while mine should be covered by insurance. My first surgery will be July 19th in Jefferson and my second one will be in Boone on July 27th. Dr. Vos said my vision will be very upsetting to me between the surgeries so suggested I have it done asap in the closest location and that happens to be Boone. So all in all I was much happier after finding all of this out. Once finished I will only need glasses for reading so now we both will be unable to read menus unless one of us starts to once again carry a purse.
It is too hot to work comfortably in or on the house so we are sort of in a holding pattern. There is that and Butch has reached a spot where he needs specialized crawl space help and our number one guy for that (Jason) is on vacation. Our windows arrived today and they look great but will look even better when they are planted in the wall. Every now and then I feel that we are nearly standing still or spinning in one spot. I know from experience this is only a feeling and that it will pass and also that it is not true because we are getting things accomplished.
The other day I looked out the window and saw two cats "fighting" on the roof of the neighbors house. Here is a photo after the "battle" was done.
Some days are very entertaining around here!
It is too hot to work comfortably in or on the house so we are sort of in a holding pattern. There is that and Butch has reached a spot where he needs specialized crawl space help and our number one guy for that (Jason) is on vacation. Our windows arrived today and they look great but will look even better when they are planted in the wall. Every now and then I feel that we are nearly standing still or spinning in one spot. I know from experience this is only a feeling and that it will pass and also that it is not true because we are getting things accomplished.
The other day I looked out the window and saw two cats "fighting" on the roof of the neighbors house. Here is a photo after the "battle" was done.
And then this morning I placed a wine bottle on a stubby little branch sticking out of a tree and later I looked out to see Mr. Squirrel resting.
Some days are very entertaining around here!Sunday, July 1
Be a Certified Google Power Searcher
I have registered for the course. I thought there may be others of you interested in doing this. It would be good brain exercise even if I don't pass it It is Free!!
Be a Certified Google Power Searcher
Be a Certified Google Power Searcher
Overpass update
Snipped from Jefferson Iowa News on Facebook. It looks huge and high! But of course we will get used to it.
And I am told the A&W will be open on July 4th!! An Unadvertised opening but word will spread like wildfire.
Saturday, June 30
Latest snapshots
Bergamot-also known as Bee Balm in bloom along the trail
Butch the electrician doing his least favorite part of the electrical work down in the crawl space. It is hot!
Out to eat with friends at B'J's in Glidden Iowa, 20 miles west of Jefferson on Hwy 30. Pictured above is Jack, Pete and Butch.
Jerrilyn and Denise.Friday, June 29
A Trip out of town
Yesterday we went to The Wolfe Eye Clinic in Ames, IA for Butch's follow up after the laser treatment to remove the film some people develop after cataract surgery. Everything is A-OK , come back in a year. We will be returning to the same place for me to have the initial consultation about cataract removal next Monday.
After Butch's appointment we went to Hickory House, a world famous place in Ames, for lunch. It was good but each of us will order differently next time we go. It is a great place to eat but it is one of those places where you can benefit from someone else's positive experience when it comes to choices.
We spent a bunch of time in Lowe's after lunch picking up electrical items so that home projects can proceed. We stopped in Boone to spend some time with Jason and ate supper at one of his favorite places in Boone, The Colorado Grill, another great place to eat but I was so full from lunch I tried to eat light but with a minimum of success.
I have a collection of pictures I have taken lately and will try to have them posted soon. I have sure enjoyed our great-grand Elise and her pictures. Her Momma is a teacher and has the luxury of getting to spend more time with her this summer.
After Butch's appointment we went to Hickory House, a world famous place in Ames, for lunch. It was good but each of us will order differently next time we go. It is a great place to eat but it is one of those places where you can benefit from someone else's positive experience when it comes to choices.
We spent a bunch of time in Lowe's after lunch picking up electrical items so that home projects can proceed. We stopped in Boone to spend some time with Jason and ate supper at one of his favorite places in Boone, The Colorado Grill, another great place to eat but I was so full from lunch I tried to eat light but with a minimum of success.
I have a collection of pictures I have taken lately and will try to have them posted soon. I have sure enjoyed our great-grand Elise and her pictures. Her Momma is a teacher and has the luxury of getting to spend more time with her this summer.
Wednesday, June 27
From Amanda Teeter
Have to be a bragging mom for a minute. If you can't read the sign it says she pottied 11 times on the big girl potty today. She's doing so well for the first week out of diapers.
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