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Reading Ahnentafels
An ahnentafel (German for “ancestor table”) is a compact way to display a persons direct line ancestor within a plain text format. Since there is no need for charts for software code, it is a helpful way to share ancestry information in emails or in a forum. With the ability to add attachments to emails, […]
Continue readingUpdate on RV Inspector Training
As I said in the last post, I have enrolled in the National RV Inspectors Association online training program. I have completed the electrical systems portion of the training and wanted to let you know what I think of the course so far. The basic course is divided into these modules: Electrical, Propane, Water, Water […]
Continue readingRV Inspector Training
I first heard about the National Recreational Vehicle Inspectors Association on one of the Living the RV Dream podcasts. I looked into the association and the possibility of becoming an RV inspector. Everything I saw sounded good to me. RV inspection could be a supplemental source of income after I retire or, if I decide […]
Continue readingBook Review: Last Man Out: Glenn McDole, USMC, Survivor of the Palawan Massacre in World War II
This is a review of the Kindle version of Last Man Out: Glenn McDole, USMC, Survivor of the Palawan Massacre in World War II. By Bob Wilbanks. Disclaimer: I have a personal connection to the main characters of this book so I might be biased in my review. That said though, this is a great […]
Continue readingSpring in Chicago
Yep – the calendar says it is spring. Only 3 to 6 inches of show forecast in today’s Winter Weather Advisory!
Continue readingCrash!
I have used my current web host for many years and never had any problem with down time. So, when I decided to switch this blog to WordPress, I hosted it with the the same host. I was both surprised and disappointed when the server my sites are hosted on went down and stayed down […]
Continue readingSick Days
Georgia and I have both been down with the flu for a few days now. I stayed home from work on Thursday and Friday of last week but I ventured out into the sub-zero temperature to come in this morning. I feel much better but not 100% yet.
Continue readingMoving Day
If you are reading this, you can see that I am moving Winging It from Blogger to WordPress. I know that things look a little disheveled right now but I really believe WordPress will give me more control and that I can get this blog looking good. It is just going to take a little […]
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