Wave

Google Wave is now available to everyone! Give it a try with your favorite group of people.

http://lifehacker.com/5542696/google-wave-now-open-to-everyone

Leo Laporte

I've been following Leo Laporte for years (maybe 20). He now has several podcasts, tv shows, and radio shows; all of which are to help people with technology problems. His "The Tech Guy" is my favorite. You can get it from iTunes or Listen (android project). He, and others, have been talking about the increasing security problems surrounding facebook. Today he put his money where his mouth is - he donated to a Diaspora Project. This project is to develop an open-source system to replace facebook. I believe that is a good endeavor, so I have donated as well. See the sidebar for information links to Diaspora.

Copier Problem

Take a look at this CBS report. Thanks to Judy B. for giving me this information.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6412572n&tag=related;photovideo

Take warning.

Copier Problem

Thanks to Judy for sharing this link from CBS -

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6412572n&tag=related;photovideo

Be careful out there.

Facebook & Twitter

I've, once again, decided against Facebook. You will not find me there.

However, I'm giving twitter a try - I like the short messages. And, I think it's a quick and easy way to keep up-to-date on a person's activities (hopefully they won't tell you everything about what they're doing.

My new twitter name is @steve_shaff. Any Gold Canyon Caretaking tweets will be from @stevecaretaker.

Hope this works!

We're Both Ill

Donna's had a cold/virus for the past several days. Even went to the Doctor, which is rare for her (women never get sick; women can handle pain better; women don't whine. I'm just paraphrasing here. I am convinced they are the stronger sex). Anyway, the Dr said it's probably a virus - she should get better soon. But she has given it to me - in the form of a head cold and coughing. We're a fun couple right now. Our extended trip, to see family and friends, begins on Monday. Hope we feel better soon.

Nothing extraordinary to report on the caretaker front. We've had wind the past two days, but nothing very strong. Gusts were forecasted to be about 35mph. It's supposed to get down to 44 degrees tonight. Everyone seems to have new weeds - they were sprayed again this week.

This upcoming trip will give us an idea just how fast the buckets of water evaporate in some of your homes.

And Even More Free W7 Software

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/freeware_files_5_apps_pack_windows_more_awesome_features

More Tips

Here's more -

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/nix_friction_your_win7_system?page=0,1

Enjoy

Donna's Last Day; Caretaking

Today was Donna's last day of the season - her last as Assistant. Her next day at work was scheduled for September 13, but that was changed today. Her new start date is September 27 - she'll have to hit the ground running a little faster! She is excited.

Next week is a caretaking week; we plan to perform that function every two weeks. A little glitch this next week - water will be shut off on Monday for repairs. There is no word on how long that might take, so we plan to do Monday's work on Sunday. We now have a hitch for the golf cart and can attach the supply wagon - no need to pull it around the park. Yeah!

The trip to MO/AR is a go; might even loop through IA & WI. Will let you know about the trip later.

Cool here today, but will warm up soon. Glad we're not in the midwest now - too many storms for us.

Pollen!!!!!!!!!

My allergies are much worse this Spring - must be a lot of stuff floating around. We have so many flowers blooming now - the pollen count must be off the charts. I've had several people recommend I start eating local honey, so I fill up a teaspoon every couple of hours. Still no relief (it must take quit a while to build up an immunity).

Season End

The end of the current season is in sight. The Park is becoming a little less populated - in a few weeks it'll be a ghost town.

We've begun the caretaking job and have found that cleaning up around Cholla's is pretty exciting. Donna had to use barbecue tongs to pick those nasty things up! Beginning next week, we'll be spending about four days a week, every other week, keeping up with the requirements of this job. We think this will be a great summer.

We'll keep you up-to-date on this latest adventure.

More Free Software

It's been a while, but here's the latest free stuff -

http://lifehacker.com/5502751/zeuapp-downloads-82-awesome-open-source-apps

Enjoy. I'm trying Rainlendar - so looks pretty nice.

Another Dry Spell

I know, it's been a while.

I find myself looking at Facebook. I know that's bad, but it's so easy.

Park Model sales are a little busy now. Not so much in the sales side, but many residents are wanting to sell. And, that brings the prices down. It's a little depressing when owners accept these very low prices.

Anyway, that's keeping me very busy most days. In fact, today I missed BOTH breakfast and lunch. Not good, but I am having fun at this job. The next few weeks will be the busiest of the year; or so they say. Lot's of lookers, especially from Canada. I do like Canadians, even though they won THE hockey game! Donna and I are honorary Canadians (we went to PEI), and I even won the Curling Trophy at the Canada Party. BTW, wasn't that a great Olympics?!

Donna has accepted the Activity Director's position for next year. So, that makes me the "administrator to the activity director in charge of computer problems (aadccp)". I've got the whole Summer to train her in the ways of computerdom. I now have FOUR jobs: Home Sales, Caretaker, Computer Repair, AADCCP. Whew!!

This is an exciting time at Gold Canyon Golf and RV Resort.