Note:<888>02/28/01 Wednesday 8:30 P.M. EST: I finished the laundry. I had a hamburger with bun and condiments, steamed fresh asperagus, microwaved potato, ice tea, and Nestle hot chocolate. Well I guess, I will start to call it a day. CIO
Note:<888>02/28/01 Wednesday 5:10 P.M. EST: I did a little bit of regular internet work this morning. I stopped by Putnam Trust Bank of New York. I stopped by the Greenwich Hospital, and I had blood drawn at the lab for a Parkinson's screening survey that I am participating in. They will bill me $15 for the blood withdrawal. I then stopped by PakMail at the Grand Union shopping center and mailed the sample and paper work with the prepaid Fedex mailing envelope. I then went by the Greenwich Hospital Thrift shop, and I bought a Queen Elizabeth II 12 Year old Scotch jug for .25 . I then drove down the Avenue, and I started to enter Exit 3 east bound of the turnpike. I spotted a hitch hiker about my age. I gave him a lift, he was from Bangor, Maine and he was freezing. He had been mugged last Friday in Lawrence, Massachussetts hitchng down from Bangor. He had been stopped by the police in Fort Lee, New Jersey trying to hitch hike. He had decided to hitch back to Bangor. He wanted to be dropped off at the Stamford McKiney train station to warm up, so I dropped him there, and gave him $10 for food since he was broke and a half pack of Marlboros. He said he worked with chain saws. I guess hitchhiking on interstates is illegal anymore. I then continued up to CircuitCity in Norwalk. They have a 19 inch made in Thailand color television there for $120. I stopped by the WIZ and they have two open box 19 inch Toshiba televisions for $144 down from $179 at 20% off plus tax. I then stopped T.J. Maxx next to the Wiz. I bought Tommy Hilfiger 100% Egyptian cotton 300 thread per square inch in Williamburg Blue, one queen size flat for $12 regularly $50 and a king size for $16 regularly $60 plus $1.68 tax for $29.68 total. They were the only two clearence item sheets besides one other color in mustard. They have other sheets, but not at clearence prices. I then toured CompUSA. They have 19 inch monitors there for $249. No sale itmes this week. I then returned to Greenwich, and I drove around Tod's Point. I sat out for a while. I then returned home. I am on the dry cycle of my laundry. It will be done in 45 minutes. CIO
Note:<888>02/28/01 Wednesday 9:05 A.M. EST: I was up at 8 A.M.. I had breakfast of three medium eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I will now do some regular intetnet work today. I have to send a package Fedex today. Well have a good morning. CIO
Note:<888>02/27/01 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. EST: I recieved a check from Northeast Utilities for my electricity, since I had overpaid about two and a half months electricity. I chatted with a relative. I went out, and I stopped by Putnam Trust Bank of New York, and I cashed the Northeast Utilities check. I then drove over to Off Center Hair Desgin in Old Greenwich, and I got my hair cut for $16 and a $4 tip. I then toured the Old Greenwich Thrift shop, and they had a bag sale going on. I stopped by CVS, and I bought on sale two packs of ten Gillette Pro disposable razors for $3.99 and $3.49 with one a coupon down from $7.59 a pack plus .45 tax for $7.93 total. I then drove around Tod's Point. I saw out for a while at the southeast parking area. I then stopped by the Hyatt Hotel and used the ATM. I then stopped by Staples, and I bought from the clearence shelf a Melannco Rosewood three tiered wood letter holder with photo display for $4 down from $12 plus .24 tax for $4.24 total. I then went by RadioShack at the Riverside shopping center, and they have the DirectTV satellite dish system with installation for sale for $80 down from $200, and a full package of shows with all the HBO channels would be about $50 a month. I then drove back to central Greenwich, and I stopped by the Grand Union, and I bought two 12 packs of Barqs root beer for $5 both plus .05 a can deposit for $1.20 can deposit, a two pound bag of onions for $1.99, McCormick whole peppercorns $5.29, Asperagus at $1.99 a pound $2.03, ground sirloin at $2.79 a pound $4.14, GU large eggs $1.59 a dozen for $21.58 total. I then returned home, and I put away my purchases. The Grand Union I believe is suppose to close this saturday and change hands in a week to a new store. I then had a hamburger with bun and condiments for dinner with steamed asperagus, microwaved potato, and ice tea. I put the Rosewood letter holder on the desk. Well time to start relaxing for the evening. I guess I will watch President Bush's speech at 9 P.M.. Have a good evening. CIO
Note:<888>02/27/01 Tuesday 10:55 A.M. EST: I was up at 4:30 A.M. this morning. I had breakfast of Quaker Honey Oats cerial, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I fell back asleep until 10 A.M.. I checked the mail, and it still has not arrived. CIO
Note:<888>02/26/01 Monday 7:20 P.M. EST: I went by the library, and I read the Greenwich Times, the Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian. I then walked lower Greenwich Avenue. I then drove down by the waterfront. I then returned home. I had a half can of mixed nuts with ice tea. I chatted with a friend. CIO
Note:<888>02/26/01 Monday 3:25 P.M. EST: I slept until 10 A.M.. I chatted with a family member. I went out by Putnam Trust Bank of New York, and I cashed my Uniden $20 rebate check. I then stopped bythe Hospital Thrift shop, and they still have the $20 bag sale going on. I tried on a number of suit jackets, they were all too small since I am up to size 44. I bought a jug of rug shampoo for .25, two crystal lamp shades for .25 each, and a sand dollar from St. John's in the Virgin Islands for $1.75 for $2.50 total. I then drove down by the waterfront. I then went to Zyns and bought two buy one get on free of Marlboro Milds menthol and three buy one get one free of Camel 100s for $21 for ten packs total. I then walked up to CVS, and I bought GE 60 watt light bulbs with the circular coupon for $1.69, two cans of 14 oz. of mixed nuts for $4.99 both, pretzels for .79, two bags of sugar free jelly beans for .69 each plue .18 tax for $9.03 total. I then walked up to the top of the Avenue. I then returned down the Avenue, and I stopped the Greenwich Hardware store 70% off display rack. I bought a stainless steel coffee up holder for $5 plus .30 tax for $5.30. I then wallked lower Greenwich Avenue and the train station area, and then I sat out in the Greenwich Common for a while. I then returned home, and I washed six coffee cups and put them on the coffee rack. I put the rack on the counter where the CuisineArt was and put the CuisineArt on the floor next to the garbage can. I then had a meal of a hamburger with bun and condiments, microwaved potato, steamed brocolli, ice tea, and coffee. I will now go out to the library. Have a good afternoon. CIO
Note:<888>02/26/01 Monday 6:55 A.M. EST: I was up at 6 A.M.. I had breakfast of wheaties, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I restarted the server. This week "www.circuitycity.com" up on the Post Road in West Norwalk has the Emachines 17 inch monitor for $180 plus an additional $50 Circuitycity mailin rebate and a $20 Emachines mailin rebate for about $110. If buying a large monitor in a large box make sure it fits into your car. Well time for regular internet work. I use Power Control Centers to turn on and off my monitor, computer, and accessories; so I don't have wear and tear on the switches. CIO
Note:<888>02/25/01 Sunday 6:50 P.M. EST: I watched a bit of television. I had a hamburger with bun and condiments for dinner along with ice tea. I guess I will relax for a while. I am a bit more comfortable since I turned the heat up a couple of degrees. Well have a good evening. CIO
Note:<888>02/25/01 Sunday 2:55 P.M. EST: I finished house cleaning and watering the plants at around 10:30 A.M.. I had two hotdogs with buns and condiments and ice tea. About 11 A.M., the electricity went off came back on briefly for a few seconds and went off for good. I heard emergency trucks heading towards Port Chester, New York. I chatted with a relative since the line phone worked but not the cordless. I checked the elevator and no on was stuck. I checked outside and the neighboring apartments were out. I then put on some warm clothes and drove downtown. All the power was off, the ATM at the bank included.I drove down by the waterfront. I went to the Hospital and I checked the ATM there. It did not work, but the emergency lights were on in the hospital. I stayed there a while. I chatted with a few people. Finally the ATM started working. I got some funds, and I had a bowl or artichokes in vinegarette dressing and coffee for $2.70 . My theory was possibly ice to the north knocked out power, although it is raining here. I stayed about and hour and a half. I then drove over to Staples in Old Greenwich. The electricity was on east of the Mianus River. I toured the store. I noticed on the internet that "www.radioshack.com" has a RCA five disk CD palyer for $20 off for $80. My present one worked fine this morning. I then drove back to town, and I drove down by the waterfront, and the lights came on at 1:52 P.M. my time. I returned home. I chatted with a neighbor. I restarted the computer. I reset the VCR. Well life is back to normal. I will now clean up and stop by the library. Have a good afternoon. CIO
Note:<888>02/25/01 Sunday 7:20 A.M. EST: I slept until 2 A.M.. I had breakfast of Wheaties, orange juice, coffee, vitamins, and toast. I fell back asleep and awoke at 7 A.M.. I will now do house cleaning. CIO
Note:<888>02/24/01 Saturday 3:35 P.M. EST: I have been having a relaxing Saturday. I watched a little bit of TV. I checked my mail. I got the $20 rebate check on the $70 Uniden 900 MHz cordless telephone, I bought on sale at Christmas time for $50 with $30 off instant rebate at CompUSA in Norwalk for a total of $20 at the time, and with the $20 mailin rebate I received, it was free. Thus it is hard to figure out how they make a profit, but it is a very nice cordless telephone particularly for the price. After watching a bit of television, I had a hamburger on a bun with condiments, reheated pasta fraiche, and ice tea. Well I guess I will relax a bit and go to bed in a little while. Have a good evening or late afternoon. CIO
Note:<888>02/24/01 Saturday 8:05 A.M. EST: I was just thinking since it is illegal ship liquor via Fedex, UPS, or the U.S. Postal Service for those whom have the tollerence for alcoholic beverages, the individuals whom produce, distribute, and consume liquor good come up with conterfeit proof liquor gift certificates good any liquor store for certain regions. Thus if one wanted to give a case of wine or liquor to a relative in Florida, you would just send the gift certificate. However, a money order would probably be just as good, but they might not use it for the intended purposes. A friend of a relative, once said; "You're a Damn Fool to Drink Before Fifty, and You're a Damder Fool If You Don't Drink After Fifty." I personally don't drink because of my medical condition. However, lots of people do drink and seem to tolerate it. People whom have trouble with alcohol addiction, should probably not recieve gift certificates for alcohol. Well in the cold climate for those whom are outside for long periods, it seems to help. Well not much more to comment on. CIO
Note:<888>02/24/01 Saturday 6:45 A.M. EST: I surveyed the public media box. I had two hotdogs with condiments and buns. On hotdogs for condiments, I use Bournier French dijon style mustard from the Food Emporium, and right now Heinz Ketchup along with chopped onion. In my low power microwave, I pierce the hotdogs with a fork a dozen time along the sides and microwave two to two and a half minutes on high on a microwave proof plate. It is a quick inexpensive meal when one does not have time to cook. Since the sun has risen, I might try to clean up and do out for some fresh air; or possibly take a nap. Have a good morning. CIO
Note:<888>02/24/01 Saturday 4:00 A.M. EST: I was up at 2 A.M.. I had breakfast of three medium eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I hooked up a headset to my computer sound card with a long cable hung on the wall behind the Queen Anne chair, with the headset hung on the Queen Anne chair, so one can use computer sound without turning on the seven speakers and be able to move around a bit. I taped the lead wire into the headset ear piece with duct tape, so the connection is more secure and hopefully both stereo ear pieces will work as they are now. I hung the wire on the wall behind the Queen Anne chair with a long wood screw screwed into the wall. As usually the BBC sounds great. They were talking about the Swiss Army disbanding the elite bicycle corps and possibly selling their bicycles. I would advise against this since Switzerland is not an oil producing nation, and bicycles generally don't require oil energy, if you have enough Swiss cheese to keep they bicycler nourished with enough energy to peddle. CIO
Note:<888>02/23/01 Friday 5:50 P.M. EST: I made up a hamburger, and I had it on a bun with mustard, ketchup, and mayonaise along with ice tea and a side dish of pasta fraiche. Well time to start relaxing and head off to bed shortly. Have a good evening. CIO
Note:<888>02/23/01 Friday 4:30 P.M. EST: I went out, and I stopped by the Arnold Bread outlet, and I bought 3 loaves of Freirofers 7 Grain bread for $3.48 total. I then stopped by Putnam Trust Bank of New York on Mason Street, and I withdrew funds. I then went by the Hospital Thrift shop, and I bought a European to American voltage set for .50 . I then went by CVS, and I turned in my application and recieved a CVS ExtraCare card good for discounts. I bought Mayfair Fruit Jelly Beans for $1.99 plus .12 tax for $2.11 . I then drove down by the waterfront. I stopped by Exxon, and I bought $12.85 of premium at $1.879 a gallon. I stopped by the Greenwich Library and told them about this report from Volcanic ListServ: Report Follows:
We are sad to
report the death of Dick Stoiber of Dartmouth College.
Below is
the obituary from his hometown newspaper, provided to the volcano
list by
Chris Nye.
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Valley New, February 11, 2001
RICHARD E. STOIBER
NORWICH - Richard E. Stoiber, Dartmouth College professor
emeritus and
world-renowned volcanologist, died Friday at his home in Norwich,
just two
weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday with friends and family.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1911 and raised in South
Orange, N.J. He
entered Dartmouth as a freshman in 1928, starting a commitment to
the college
and its students that Dr. Stoiber lasted more than 70 years.
After receiving his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth in 1932, he
did his
post-graduate work in geology at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology in
Cambridge, Mass., earning his Ph.D. in 1937. By then he had
already returned
to Dartmouth as an instructor and assistant professor until 1942,
when he
joined the U.S. Army Signal Corps.
He returned to Dartmouth in 1946 and became a full professor two
years
later. He was named the Frederick Hall Professor of Mineralogy in
1971. In
spite of an official retirement in 1976, he continued to teach
part-time until
1989, when he devoted himself entirely to his research on
volcanoes and the
care of his wife, Eddie, to whom he was married for more than 50
years.
Dr. Stoiber was an inspiration to many of his students and
colleagues, who now
work alI over the world. As author or co-author - often with his
students - of
more than 100 scholarly articles and an enormously successful
book on optical
mineralogy, Dr. Stoiber's research took him to such places as
Central America,
New Guinea, Indonesia, Iceland and Mount St. Helens in Washington.
A rare volcanic mineral was discovered and named Stoiberite in
his honor. In
recent years, he and two colleagues created "The Electronic
Volcano," a
complete and up-to-the moment Internet repository of past and
current research
by scientists all over the world.
In 1997, he was recognized by his alma mater in a special issue
of its alumni
magazine as "one of the persons who makes Dartmouth
Dartmouth:' His
professional papers, correspondence, photographs and slides will
be preserved
in a special collection of the college's archives.
He is survived by his son, Philip, of Seattle; daughter Christine
Fahlund of
Baltimore; and two grandsons.
Memorial services will be held in Norwich at a later date to be
announced, and
his ashes will be interred at the family's summer home in
Monterey, Mass.
Memories and recollections of Dr: Stoiber may be contributed to
"The Richard
E. Stoiber Archival Collection;' at Dartmouth's Baker Library.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stoiber
Field Fund, in
care of the Department of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College.
The fund
supports the geological field work of Dartmouth students.
End of Message.
I then read the Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine. I then then stopped by the Grand Union, and I bought ground sirloin at $2.69 a pound for $3.60 and GU hamburger buns for .79 for $4.39 total. I then returned home, and I am making up a batch of ice tea which will be done brewing in about an hour. Well have a good evening. CIO
Note:<888>02/23/01 Friday 11:35 A.M. EST: I finished proofing the formating on the diary document. I now have one inch margins, but they are not even; but it is much better. I printed it out, and it is 145 pages long. Time for some pasta fraiche for lunch with ice tea. CIO
End of Scott's Notes week 02/23/01:
Note:<888>02/23/01 Friday 3:45 A.M. EST: Yesterday I turned the computer off for the day, since I am thinking of not running the server, since it is wear and tear on the computer. However, since it is what I do, I will run it for now, unless I change my mind again. The computer is running fine. I relaxed a bit yesterday. About 11 A.M., I had two hotdogs with condiments and ice tea. I made up a batch of Spinach noodles with Ragu alfredo sauce and herbs and spices. I rested from noon until 2 P.M.. I made my 3 P.M. appointment. I returned directly home. I relaxed a bit, and I had some of the pasta fraiche for dinner around 5:30 P.M. along with ice tea. I went to bed about 8:30 P.M.. I was up at 3 A.M. this morning. I will have Wheaties, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I will then send out my weekly emailing of Scott's Random notes. I then will proof more of my old Daily Dairy Microsoft Word file. Well it I ever do take a vacation, I would have to turn off the computer. Well have a nice day. CIO
Note:<888>02/22/01 Thursday 7:15 A.M. EST: I proofed 53 pages of my old diary document. That is all I will do on it this morning. CIO
Note:<888>02/22/01 Thursday 4:10 A.M. EST: Well I went to bed at 8:30 P.M., and I was up at 2:30 A.M.. I had breakfast of three medium eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee, and vitamins. I then replaced the present CPU cooler fan on the primary computer with a new CPU fan that I had that came with the AMD K6 II processor when I bought it last February. I did not install it right away because the one I replaced was fairly new. I was thinking this morning with all the high tech electronics we're using anymore that proper maintenance is important in order to prevent fire hazards as equipment ages. Also in this area when we have severe cold because of increase heating needs, there tends to be increase fire hazards. Thus I dare say, if one is not doing much on the computer recently, one can always do preventative maintenance and other prevention awareness tasks. The fan that I replaced had a build up of cigarettes smoke from me smoking around the computer, so it deteriorated more quickly and it was making noise. Well time to try to proof my diary text file for better formatting. Yesterday, I also changed all my links in "http://mrscott.com/mlsnote1.htm" for "www.mikescott.net" to "mrscott.com" . Well have a good morning. CIO