Archive for 'Small Stuff'
Software upgrades, from Windows 1 through Windows 7
Our benevolent host is a proud Mac user, but many of us unwashed types have endured DOS and Windows for decades. Here is the upgrade path from Windows 1 through Windows 7 (neglecting Windows ME), and all the joys of two decades of glorious screen shots. Nerd history! Bookmark to: Hide Sites
Posted: March 2nd, 2011 under Disabilities, Humor, Small Stuff, Tech Lust, Unfiled.
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Proud Papa
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Posted: January 2nd, 2010 under Small Stuff.
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Savouring Small Victories
This parenting gig, not always such an easy thing. Some of you might recall that the Kit Kat joined the rank of the bus drivers this past Fall. And at first she really enjoyed it. In fact, the biggest challenge was getting her to bed after Cadet night because she was too excited to actually [...]
Posted: June 11th, 2009 under Flying, Military, Parenting, Small Stuff.
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Bad News on the Geek Front
Early reviews from the Trekkers say Skip It. Bookmark to: Hide Sites
Posted: May 6th, 2009 under Humor, Small Stuff.
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I’m finally ready to move to Australia
40 % of Australian Women Wear… Bookmark to: Hide Sites
Posted: April 6th, 2009 under Health, Humor, Small Stuff, Travel and Leisure, Unfiled.
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A question: What’s the aviation slang for “idiot”?
This question came up on a flying related email list I participate in, and it seams we are collectively drawing a blank. I’d wager the fine folks that frequent these parts probably have all sorts of good monikers. So, let’s hear it: What’s a good slang word for “idiot” that’s distinctly aviation related? Bookmark to: [...]
Posted: February 5th, 2009 under Flying, Small Stuff.
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Dumb^$$ Question
Because I have to deal with you, not her, Joker. THAT’S “Why so serious!!!” [H/T: Viking the Kitten] Bookmark to: Hide Sites
Posted: December 9th, 2008 under Humor, Small Stuff.
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20 Years ago Today
I got these: And to the surprise of many, I still have them! Bookmark to: Hide Sites
Posted: November 18th, 2008 under Flying, History, relics, Small Stuff.
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The Fly In
I’m an Army guy. Through and through. Even if I’ve been out for ten years, I’m all Army, all the way. So why am I cluttering up The Flight Deck? Two reasons. One, I couldn’t decide what to put up on my blog. And second, I grew up on a Navy base. Naval Air Station [...]
Posted: October 14th, 2008 under Family, Flying, Small Stuff, Unfiled.
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My Not-So-Little Bus Driver
Made the good choice of taking the family out to Camp Aldershot a few weeks back for their open house. Aldershot, apparently more properly known as “Land Force Atlantic Area Training Centre Aldershot”, is, they say, is a training facility for Land Force Atlantic Area of Canadian Forces Land Force Command. And to think I always [...]
Posted: October 7th, 2008 under Military, Small Stuff.
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