April 2006

Moving

I have never purchased a house on my own before. This has been an adventure that has consumed the majority of my time for the past two months. I’ve been trying to get my work done, freelancing projects finished, and everything else that goes along with it… and now the various electricians I’ve asked for estimates are not sending the requested information. I close on the house on Wednesday or Thursday. I have...

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Neat person

I went to a network meeting this past Tuesday and met a really neat lady. She is in town for some training at the local national park. After a few months, she will return to Alaska. We have a lot in common–interests in history, MUDding, and meeting people online. She is a talented writer and photographer. I’m hoping I can monopolize some of her time before she goes back to Alaska. Related Images:

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Riding again!

Isis is back in training and so is Rajiyyah. After a hiatus of several months for both of them, their various feet and or muscle problems have cleared up. Rajiyyah is in training at Forest Hills Farm. I’m working with Isis. It feels good to be back riding. It’s been almost a year since the riding accident, and in that time I’ve lost a lot of muscle tone. I ordered a new hard...

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Microshaft Money, meet the IRS…

Yesterday the IRS sent me a note stating that my 2004 taxes were incorrect and that I owe a pretty chunck of change. Great way to lose some sleep. Today, I brought my 2004 taxes to work, called my CPA, and faxed them the IRS paperwork. My CPA is really good. I know this mistake (whether the IRS’s or something I did not provide my CPA) will be cleared up eventually… Of course...

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Dual Boot OS X and Windows

Apple released a program called “Boot Camp” today in beta. The program allows Intel-based Macs to have a dual boot OS X and Win XP system. (see http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/) My next computer is going to be a Mac =) Related Images:

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