tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55949312009-07-06T10:15:42.959-05:00educator & technologist"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-43845853907103404432009-07-06T09:40:00.002-05:002009-07-06T10:02:39.502-05:00

It has been some time since I last posted - almost two years! So I guess it is fitting that I post my birthday list for my 34th birthday:1. Target Merona Sage Brown Ultimate Khakis - Flat Front 36 X 32 (need 4)2. REI Gift Certificate3. Cycles De Oro Gift Certificate - they have a helmet and bicycle fenders I really need4. Harbor Freight Gift Certificate5. Mac Life Magazine Subscription6. PC

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-43588195798799469702007-06-15T19:35:00.000-05:002007-07-10T10:50:05.302-05:00

Ok - well, I am going to be 32. So - how about 32 gifts for this year:)[1] Apple iTunes Gift Certificate[2] Moravian Music: Storm In The Land CD[3] Scooter Patch - MOD Target[4] Book: "Chef at Home," Mike Smith[5] Book: "A Need to Know," H.L. "Bud" Goodall Jr.[6] Scooter Drink Caddy[7] MOD T-Shirt - Extra Large[8] Vjatka(Russian Vespa) T-Shirt - Extra Large[9] Vespa Perpetual Calendar[10] Vespa

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I think I may have had "too" much fun this Halloween! Here I am, bobbing for apples!Apple bobbing has an interesting history (this is from Wiki):"The custom originated among the Celts as part of their celebrations of the Samhain season, celebrations that grew into modern-day Halloween. The original custom generally took place during large gatherings of people. Apples were associated with love or

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1162757117898582622006-11-05T15:05:00.000-05:002006-11-09T10:33:06.870-05:00

Here is my 2006 Christmas list:>Vespa Scooter Part: Selector Box Cover (SCOMO.NET)>Vespa Scooter Part: CDI Ignition Unit (Americanscootercenter.com)>Vespa Scooter Parts: Fueltap Remover(SCOMO.NET)>Vespa Scooter Part: Flywheel Remover Tool (SCOMO.NET)>Vespa Scooter Part: Mudflap (Scooterworks.com)>Book: "Jamie Oliver's Italy," Jamie Oliver>Book: "Chef at Home," Mike Smith>Book: "A Need to Know,"

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1137377967340923352006-01-15T20:29:00.000-05:002006-01-15T22:19:01.406-05:00

Here we go with my "introduction" video for my first Vespa restore project (Quicktime only - sorry non Quicktime users):>vespa_restore_1.movWatch for the blooper at the end!C.

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Here is my first scooter project (pics are few since it was almost dark outside):Scooter and parts~Speedometer (sorry for the blur)~More to come!C.

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I wrote the following about my dear Mama, Grace Ragland:You know, everyone has a grandmother. But not many can claim their grandmother looked like a movie star. My grandmother, Grace Ragland sure did. When she married Bayne Ragland in 1936, Kernersville gained a blonde bombshell.But Grace Ragland, my Mama, was not someone who was all looks and no brains. Although she certainly was as ordinary as

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1135309819615932952005-12-22T22:35:00.000-05:002005-12-23T12:43:05.216-05:00

Discovery Quicktime MovieWe Cooks should change our last names to Columbus (or Eriksson, depending on your view) for we have made so many discoveries this year. Join us onboard the good ship Cook and find out what we discovered in 2005. Chip has discovered his passion for scooters. That’s right, scooters. He purchased a Kymco People 150 Scooter this Fall. It is a real beauty - wine color

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1133120026241831462005-11-27T13:51:00.000-05:002005-11-29T20:35:54.736-05:00

UPDATE: Some "scooterific" items added!>Scooter Patches - "Scooterist" - "It's Not a Damn Moped" - "Scooter Rides 5 Cents">Scooter Keychain>Panasonic Pro Curve Triple-Head Shaver (Will take Norelco - looking for a Wet/Dry Razor)>Call of Duty 2 (My addiction to games continues)>Sleepwear - Men's Flannel Pajama Pants (any kind will do; need large)>Home Moravain Church Cookbook>Encyclopedia Brown

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1118553241732845732005-06-11T23:07:00.000-05:002005-07-05T14:02:29.656-05:00

Here we go:Clothing~>"Oh So Very Polo" Google Shirt (need large)>Adobe button-down shirt (need large)>Intel button-down shirt (need large)>Men's Ultimate Khaki Flat-Front Pants with Teflon - Khaki (36 waist/32 length; NO WAIST EXTENDER)>ASCII Tie>Gordon's Menswear $35 Gift Certificate for Tie (at Fresh Market/Pieworks Lawndale Shopping Center)Gadgets~>WiFi Finder>Google Icon Speaker>Abacus>Cold/

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1112842412775515422005-04-06T21:49:00.000-05:002005-04-06T21:54:40.883-05:00

I have been in Washington, DC for the last few days attending the Federal Office Systems Expo (FOSE). I have a few shots... C.

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1112753619419385452005-04-05T20:56:00.000-05:002005-04-05T21:13:39.420-05:00

I am in Washington, DC for the Federal Office Systems Expo (FOSE) this week. Sarah and Ted were able to come, making this our first family trip to the Capital. Here we have some video of Ted enjoying the mild Spring weather in the park outside of the National Gallery of Art:>ted_dc.mov (Quicktime)>ted_dc.avi (Windows Media)Enjoy!C.

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1103217425123497132004-12-16T11:50:00.000-05:002005-04-05T20:24:49.376-05:00

On Wednesday, at 2:38pm EST, Sarah and I became very proud parents!UPDATE: Here is the full story on Ted's (Henry's) arrival~It was mid-afternoon on December 14 when Sarah and I arrived at the Women's Hospital. We came to the hospital on the advice of the mid-wife at Sarah's OBGYN clinic. The mid-wife was afraid that Sarah was in the early stages of pre-eclampsia, unfortunately her fears were

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1101011616451487612004-11-20T23:18:00.000-05:002004-11-28T23:04:58.200-05:00

Ok Santa - this is what I want (and I have been so good this year): >Mr. Roger's Wrist Watch >Google WiFi Finder >Back to the Future DVD >Book - Running Linux >Book - CNA Examcram (Novell) >Books - Encyclopedia Brown (already have first two in series) >PC Compressed Air Cleaner >Blogger Sweat Shirt - Large >Google Polo Shirt - Large >Mr. Roger's Biography DVD >Game - Star Wars Battlefront >

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1092587907404066042004-08-15T11:30:00.000-05:002004-08-15T11:38:27.403-05:00

For those folks out there who like to have a "back up" copy of their favorite DVD movie, DVD shrink is the best piece of software out there. While I do not advocate making copies of DVD's that you do not own (which technically is illegal), having an extra copy is wonderful in case the original becomes damaged. DVD Shrink is free to download and use - here is the link. C.

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1089492200273148742004-07-10T15:29:00.000-05:002004-07-10T20:28:31.966-05:00

Here are some things that would be nice for my birthday (so far): >NEC 2500A 8X Internal EIDE DVD+/-R/RW Drive >USB/Firewire Combo PCI Card >Fly Fishing Rod >Fishing Lures (no preference - surprise me) >Hand Screwdriver Set >Milwaukee Tool Box (will be used as computer/network equipment toolkit) >Coax & Ethernet Cable Tester >Coffee (prefer Tobacco USA or Starbucks only please) >Bottle of Wine (

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Introducing our latest product, (almost) ready to ship: We also have audio - the best mp3 I have ever downloaded.... 160 heartbeats per minute - wow, he must be thinking about the new Apple Power Mac G5! C.

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1089087749783658422004-07-05T23:15:00.000-05:002004-07-05T23:22:29.783-05:00

Abscess ab·scess noun 1. A collection of pus formed by tissue destruction in an inflamed area of a localized infection. 2. A cavity that is formed by liquefactive necrosis within solid tissue. I am in PAIN! I am going to the dentist on Tuesday..... C.

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While teaching a PC hardware course a few weeks ago, I decided to use a bootable floppy OS for the practical exam. I came across several floppy disk OS's while searching Google - but this seemed to be the most promising. It's called MenuetOS. It was actually featured on The ScreenSavers on G4TechTV some time ago. It is a really extraordinary example of what can be done with a "stripped down"

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1085265150162441212004-05-22T17:31:00.000-05:002004-06-26T15:07:25.136-05:00

The house is almost finished (somewhat). I will have some postings soon:) C.

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Sarah and I bought a house today, (the same one we live in now). We had to go to an estate attorney for the closing (that's state law in North Carolina - if you didn't know). The whole process was not nearly as difficult as we thought. We also went with the State Employee's Credit Union, that may have made the process simpler - I don't know. My brother-in-law sold us the house. He owned the

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1082354895017562592004-04-19T01:08:00.000-05:002004-06-27T12:34:34.306-05:00

Well, I am burning the midnight oil! I just finished preparing my online courses for a new term at ECPI. I usually don't push myself to completing things this late, but the new term starts in a few hours - and I was behind on preparing a new course that I am teaching, called "career orientation." Whew! Moving my office to the workshop behind my house this weekend didn't help matters either. I

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1080859091497170072004-04-01T17:38:00.000-05:002004-04-19T01:15:36.436-05:00

Ever Bought a House: Right now my wife and I are working through the stages of purchasing a house - the experience at times feels like we are going to a visit at the dentist:( For the most part the process has been fairly straight forward. I only hope that we don't run into any problems (like when the house is appraised). We are purchasing the house from my brother-in-law. Some folks might

"Chip"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14229164246558965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594931.post-1080521596476071502004-03-28T19:53:00.000-05:002004-06-26T15:04:29.446-05:00

You may have noticed some changes to the website..... What do you think? E-mail me with your comments.... C.

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Not much to blog about. The cold weather has kept me from doing any fishing - bah! Oh, I did some yard work today - to my wife's chagrin! I found out earlier this week that the town of Kernersville was GIVING away mulch. This mulch was shredded from trees that had fallen during the terrible winter ice storms a year ago. So - I spent most of today laying mulch (that I didn't spend a dime on)

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