Z.Monkey’s Blog

I found this site on the UNH page.  It has all the current construction that is going on on campus.  If you went there you might be interested.

I’ve been able to play with some new stuff lately, and I thought I might share.

1. A Baby - She was ‘playful’ last night.  I don’t think she likes the heat.  We may need to move into the basement till Friday, or I guess we could turn on the central air. 1stDadDay.jpg
2. Wize.com -  A page that lets you compare products.  It’s kinda neat.  I only wish it had better ways compare things (i.e. TV screen size and resolution).
3. Google Reader - A pretty cool way to view RSS feeds.  You can even share what you find interesting (here’s mine, send me yours if you like).  Here’s a video on how to use it (or not… that’s just too many feeds).   Kinda wish it had a search… which is weird since this is a google thing.
4. AutoHotKey - Used this at work today to cut out hours of tedious data entry.  It can learn your keystroke and mouse clicks and turn that into a script (kinda like the macro builder in excel).  Going to try and see what else you can do with this but it looks pretty powerful.
5. GoodReads - Many of you probably got spamed from all the people joining this.  I haven’t given it a try but it looks like everyone else has.  I’ll add what I’m reading.  Got this from Dan.
6. Jeff’s old golf clubs - I went golfing for father’s day (my first my dad’s 27th).  It was fun, now I need to move the clubs into my trunk so I can occasionally hit the driving range.

On an interesting aside, I have found that I need beer.  This has nothing to do with the alcohol but everything to do with the empty calories.  When the scientist was pregnant I lost 5 pounds (like 3.7% of my normal body weight) just because I gave up (read limited) my intake of beer.  So if you see me without a beer please think of my health and give me one.

Woo… yesterday our back window randomly (?) broke. There are no rocks under it and the Scientist did not see anything on the deck after it happened so who knows…

Anyway, here’s a picture. Someone is coming out today (nowish) to give a complete estimate and order the glass replacement. It should be a couple hundred bucks so less than our deductables. Woo.

Hey all, heard about this game on NPR.  It is a game about redistricting voting districts.  I’ve not played it yet, as I don’t want to start that type of behavior at work.  If you give a shot let me know how it is.

If you are interested in playing with something cool.  Check out the Photosynth demo.  You need to view it in IE, but it is worth it.  I recommend checking out the “Gyeongbokgung, South Korea” collection.  I’ve been there!

This last week was slightly eventful. I went back to work, leaving the Scientist home with someone who does not know how to talk. At least she is cute. Last weekend I somehow got myself out of the house a ran the Redhook 5K. Jeff did not come because he was tired.

On Thursday, three eventful things happened. First off (around 6:45am), delivery guys showed up to delivery our new washer and dryer. They take up less room, use less energy and make our clothing feel nicer. At 9:30 was Addie’s first doctor’s visit. She is in perfect health and weighed in at 8 lbs 4 ounces. The third eventful thing was me developing some crappy stomach bug, which kept me out of work (for most of the Thursday… thanks Jeff). I have since given this illness to Addie who has been gasy and cranky, and given us little sleep.

Finally, baby feet are very small (mine are size 9).

P.S. Jeff, I hope you end up getting a job around so that I get another shot of dragging you out to the Redhook Race.
P.P.S. Addie says, “Hrrrr…mphth.”