Monthly Archives: November 2011

Christian buys the x220

Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Dad

He HIGHLY recommends it.   ThinkPad X220t Processor      Intel Core i7-2640M Processor                (2.8GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Memory         8 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM                1333MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM) Display … Continue reading →

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New job

Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Dad

Day 100 of 1000 Ten percent of our 1000 days is now complete.  It is an auspicious day for that reason alone, but also because I turned in my resignation at my current wonderful job so that I could accept … Continue reading →

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More fun with the commie professor

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Dad

Day 99 of 1000 The following is the transcript of Kelly’s texting from today’s class. It speaks for itself. Kelly in communism, ALL ppl who work a socially useful job get whatever they need whenever they need it mantra switches … Continue reading →

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One more turkey cooking method

Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 by Dad

Day 98 of 1000 We were wildly successful using the combined Igor/Eric methods to cook our turkey at Thanksgiving last Thursday.  Tom, the CFO at our company said he uses an even better method to cook his turkey.  It sounds … Continue reading →

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Gladys goes home

Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 by Dad

Day 97 of 1000 Gladys will go stay with her dear friends in Hillsborough after meeting this afternoon and we will not see her until the next time she visits.  We had an incredibly good time.

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The North Carolina Art Museum Rembrandt Exhibit

Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 by Dad

Day 96 of 1000 Gladys, Lorena, and I went to the Rembrandt exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art (Hat tip:  Andrew).  I do not have time to go into any detail.  Just suffice it to say it was … Continue reading →

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Results from Igor’s turkey cooking theory

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 by Dad

Day 95 of 1000 We used Igor’s temperature differential minimization technique to cook our turkey this Thanksgiving and came out perfect.  I would like to say that the results were conclusive, but I do not think I can.  It is … Continue reading →

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A few Thanksgiving photos

Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011 by Dad

We had a great Thanksgiving dinner.  Here are a few photos: First the guests of honor.  We were profoundly humbled that Gladys was able to spend Thanksgiving with us. Also my old boss Andrew and his (soon to be) veterinarian … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2011

Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011 by Dad

Day 94 of 1000 Last night, we had a wonderful dinner of French onion soup, french bread, cheddar cheese, and pizza.  It sounds a little odd writing it, but it tasted great.  We all sat around the table and talked … Continue reading →

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How gravy got its name

Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by Dad

In the Igor’s turkey cooking theory post, Bryan made a comment that was truly educational.  In spite of the fact that he handicaps himself by using a Mac, his technical skills are so finely honed that none of the rest … Continue reading →

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Good intentions

Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by Dad

Day 93 of 1000 My plan was to take some pictures of our visitors–Grandpa Milo, Grandma Sarah, and our dear friend Gladys–and post them here on the blog last night.  Grandpa Milo lost his luggage (it came to the house … Continue reading →

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It is great to have Grandparents at Thanksgiving

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Dad

Day 92 of 1000 Grandpa Milo, Grandma Sarah, and Gladys (also a Grandma) will arrive at the airport this afternoon to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with us.  I am running hard right now, but life should slow down by later … Continue reading →

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Igor’s turkey cooking theory

Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 by Dad

Day 91 or 1000 My boss is a brilliant physicist from Russia.  We go to lunch together just about every day.  We talk about a lot if different stuff.  A couple of days ago, I told him I was in … Continue reading →

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Awesome new music find

Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by Dad

Day 90 of 1000 Andrew posted this on his Google+ account. I like it a LOT. I listened to some of his other stuff on YouTube. If you like this genre Justin Townes Earle is definitely worth a listen. Update:  … Continue reading →

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NCSU tuition increase causes serious hardship

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Dad

Now that we found out NCSU is going to make dramatic tuition increases, Christian has decided he is going to make do with the equipment he had.  RWDub’s Reviews will be quite happy to know he uses Linux Mint on … Continue reading →

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Christian’s Multivariable Calculus Notes

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Dad

Christian takes very cool note in his Physics and Calculus classes. He invented his own font (with serif) and is good at illustrating complex things. Here is an example:

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Computer travails: Why we are not rich

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Dad

Day 89 of 1000 When it rains it pours.  Between Kelly and Christian, there are five research papers that need to be written between now and November 30.  That means most of Thanksgiving break will be spent at the computer … Continue reading →

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Life is good during this cultural decline even if we do not understand it properly

Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 by Dad

Day 88 of 1000 I subscribe to Hillsdale College‘s free monthly speech digest, Imprimis.  It is a pamphlet size publication that advocates for conservative principles.  I think I must have signed up for a periodic email titled “In the News” … Continue reading →

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The commie prof promulgates the preeminence of the Gospel of Thomas

Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 by Dad

Well, the commie prof is at it again.  Christian called me after class today to tells us their professor had told them that all the other gospels were based on the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas that is dated from around … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for Thanksgiving: Visitors and the Wurlitzer

Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 by Dad

Day 87 of 1000 For the first time in five years we will have a fairly big group of people at our house for Thanksgiving.  Grandpa Milo and Grandma Sarah will get here on Tuesday along with our dear friend … Continue reading →

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