Month: June 2011

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IPv6 is near

Like nearly everything else in the world, the internet runs on numbers. The problem is that it is running out of them fast. Since the internet is taking off, there is quickly becoming a shortage of IP addresses. These addresses connect one user to another. With only 4.3 billion of them available, they are running out.

The good news is that there is a new protocol in the works. It is called IPv6 and it will provide a nearly endless amount of addresses that will be available. The system is set to be tested out soon and hopefully everything will go all right.

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Solving problems

As the weather has been getting nicer, I have been doing a lot of work around the house. The winter was pretty hard and it has taken awhile to get things straightened out. I have made a lot of progress though and am hoping to start some new projects this year. One thing I noticed was that some of the items in the yard would have done better in the winter weather if I had put them under a tarp. This would have kept out the rain and snow.

I hope to take care of that problem this year. I have plans to purchase some canvas tarps to protect the items. I want to put a tarp over my firewood. This way, I won’t have to spend so much time out in the cold trying to get pieces of wood that are frozen together. I also hope to keep the wood drier so it is easier to light.

I also have some painting projects going on. One thing about me is that I am a terrible painter. I am always making a mess and getting paint everywhere. I plan to have a drop cloth or two handy when I get started. This year is looking pretty good so far and I hope to eliminate some of the problems I had last year. I guess we’ll find out.

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Boats and water

One thing I love to do is to get out on the water in a boat. I like to fish, but I don’t necessarily have to. Just being on the water and seeing the sunlight on the waves as we make our way down the river is a joy to me. Being with the family is another aspect I like. The kids enjoy the outdoors and I like the fact that I am helping them learn to appreciate Mother Nature.

I would like to get a bigger boat sometime in the future, but for now I am happy with the one I have. It’s never left me stranded and that’s something that I like. I hope we can spend many hours on the water this year.

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The long ride

I love how big our country is. I went on a trip recently and discovered that you can drive for hours on end at 80 miles per hour and still not be even close to our destination. This happened to me when I went to see a friend who lives in Mississippi. His name is john and we went to college together. It was good to see him and his family.

John had just bought a new home and was just starting to get it the way he wanted it. The first thing I noticed was that he didn’t have a security alarm. I talked to him about this and told him that it would be worth the investment to have some peace of mind. Knowing that his family was safe is of great importance. We found a home security tupelo company that could provide the services he needed.

Another aspect of his new home was that it would be very expensive for him to have cable service installed. We did some research and discovered a site called LocalTV-Satellite.com that made our decision easy. John could have his choice of the many programs options they had. I am sure that John is enjoying his new home and his family is too. As for me, I am facing a long ride home!

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Spring cleaning

Today is Saturday and I have a problem. I have been promising to clean up the garage and it looks like the day has finally come. I can put it off no longer. I am not looking forward to this as I know there will be some debate with my wife over what items to keep and which ones to throw away. She doesn’t seem to understand the importance of keeping items that we may need in the future.

Anyway, I guess I’ll get started and do what I can to get the garage clean while limiting the damage done to our inventory. Maybe I can distract her later with a shopping trip!!

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Thanks internet!

The power of the internet is pretty awesome. With just a few clicks and keywords, you can find information on just about anything. Even if the information you need is in another country. This happened to me recently. I was talking with my aunt who still lives in the UK. She has been planning to move and wanted me to help her find a low-cost removal company to move her things.

She has lived in the same apartment for many years. She has always dreamed of living near the water and now she has her chance. She will be moving at the end of the month. The problem is that with all the expenses of her new home, she has to keep her house removal costs to a minimum. I thought I could help and so I did some research online.

I found out that moving can be costly. The good news was that there are many companies out there who can do the job for less. It’s important to have as many moving quotes as possible in order to make a good decision. The site I found above does just that. My aunt is happy to know that she can move to her new home without a lot of worry. Thank goodness for the internet!

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Summer weather

I sure am glad that the weather is getting hotter. I have been having a great time working around the house and am finally getting some of things I wanted to do done. The yard still has a way to go but its looking better all the time. It sure is great to get out of the house. The only bad thing is that I keep thinking up new projects I want to start. I guess I’ll be busy for awhile!