Category: Ramblings

  • Farewell, Gwenivere

    Farewell, Gwenivere

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    Halfling13

    Yesterday the time came for my long lasting best friend and pet Gwenivere to pass away.  She was my first “on my own” dog, and a steady companion since she was just a puppy some 17 years ago.  For a Labrador, she had a very long and filled life, she never gained weight that is…

  • Updated Email functionality

    Updated Email functionality

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    Halfling13

    As part of my recent work on the website, I have also overhauled the email functionality of the site.  WordPress is deployed with a default php based email, which is functional, but (from my digging) unreliable.  In my case, I suspect it has failed entirely, since I rarely receive emails from the website any longer. …

  • SEO optimization

    SEO optimization

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    Halfling13

    I have been attempting to work my way thru the confusing world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).  Basically, when you have a website, Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines use scripts, programs, and robots to scan the site and catalog the content.  Based on their results, your site may or may not show up…

  • Teamviewer replacement

    Teamviewer replacement

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    Halfling13

    Running a bit late today, so posting late.  Been distracted, running into issues with my long-term go-to for remote management, Teamviewer.  While trying to update various computers around the house, I started encountering a 5-minute time limit, apparently due to concerns I might be using the software for business purposes.  Although I do not use…

  • Spambots

    Spambots

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    Halfling13

    A few days ago, I added a new module to the website, which provides for Google Auto-Captcha connections.  If you are not familiar with Captcha, it is the small graphic picture or puzzle you have to answer when you connect to some sites.  In this case, the routine makes an attempt to decide if a…

  • Family reunion

    Family reunion

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    Halfling13

    I don’t remember this event, I was only 3 in 1976, but this is an old family picture gathering most of the extended family.  My dad I assume is the photographer, with (from the left), my Mom’s parents Ethel and Truman (with me in the middle), my mom, my uncle Roelof with my brother, and…

  • Family Photos

    Family Photos

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    Halfling13

    Received a large collection of old photos, rescued from when my grandmother passed away.  Most of these are relatively ancient family photos, some of which I was involved in, and some of which I was not.  But all bring back a lot of memories.  Will be posting most of them over the following weeks and…

  • A touch less travel

    A touch less travel

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    Halfling13

    Skipping the travel this week, and staying home, thanks to the red tape involved in travel arrangements through work.  Admittedly this works well, it gives me a chance to get to my older son’s Boy Scouts Court of Honor this week, and we have preparations to wrap up for the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby this…