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Paint

I mentioned here that I painted my kitchen. It still looks great but we’re making big progress now.  My Mom has come to visit and we are working like dogs on the rest of my place. Ok, SHE is working like a dog!  🙂 After a trip to Lowes for paint, Raks for tape, Home Depot… [Read More]

Export DataTable to Excel

How does one export the contents of a datatable to an Excel spreadsheet? There is a bunch of sample VB.Net code on the net that deals with this – the exporting the contents of a System.Data.DataTable to a comma-delimited file (CSV or more commonly referred to as Excel) via an ASP.Net website.  It’s pretty straight-forward… [Read More]

Hot Magneto

I performed some general maintenance on the RV-3 this weekend.  Yes, I know – this engine is not pretty (Lycoming O-320). However; it runs great! 🙂  One of these weekends some parts are going to get pulled, thrown into the bead-blaster, and then into the paint booth. I’ve been into quite a few dirt strips lately… [Read More]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

After my last experience with a tablet computer, I knew I wanted one. It just had to be better than my first cheap attempt. As a software developer, it was really important that I get some hands on experience with these units.  That said, I sure didn’t have $500 to spend.  So, I was really… [Read More]

Flying Pet Peeves

I guess it is bound to happen.  Get a group of people together all doing the same thing and someone is going to do something that you don’t like.  I’m guilty and am probably annoyed way to easily. These are some pet peeves related to flying. Asking if there is anyone in the pattern. Listen… [Read More]

Not Human??

Sadly, I have failed the test – I am not human. I thought I was but apparently not.  I tried to register myself on a forum/message board today and could not pass the two “prove you are a human” questions.  They seemed easy enough but after SIX attempts, I gave up.  I’d tell you which forum… [Read More]

Imperial Nebraska

I did a bit of flying last weekend. I was supposed to go to Minneapolis to work in the offices of the company for which I work so off I went.  Sadly, the weather did not cooperate. I am a chicken pilot when it comes to weather. That said; I like the feeling of being… [Read More]

Eating Update

I noted here that I am eating much differently these days.  I just wanted to update that I have continued this trend and I feel better every day!! I have lost TWENTY POUNDS!!  Yes, my clothes fit much better but my body is telling me that it is quite happy with the better food.  I… [Read More]

WACO UPF-7

A really nice Waco biplane came thru the airpark today.  If I got the information right, it is a 1940 Waco UPF-7 with a 220 HP Continental. She was gorgeous!

Las Vegas

I had a really nice trip to Las Vegas, NV earlier this week. It was for business but still enjoyable.  I flew the RV-3 over as it is always a beautiful flight. I left a bit late as I flew to Grants, NM for a breakfast gathering with friends and, of course, I paid the… [Read More]