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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, […]

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Update 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 […]

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RV 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 […]

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Book 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 […]

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Spring in Chicago

Yep – the calendar says it is spring. Only 3 to 6 inches of show forecast in today’s Winter Weather Advisory!

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Crash!

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 […]

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Sick 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.

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Moving 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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Happy New Year

Happy 2015 I hope it is a great year for every one of us

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Merry Christmas

A very merry Christmas to one and all

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