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Re: Astronomy merit badge-seeking Scouts discover Scouting on distant planet

SoCalDaveL — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:19:50 -0000

I'm finding this difficult to believe... mainly because I don't see a Scoutmaster taking a nap and, as a former Scoutmaster I know to practice NAP Safely.

Re: This minor league baseball team will play in jerseys that look like Scout uniforms

SoCalDaveL — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:56:42 -0000

we can agree to disagree on that one. THIS Scoutmaster wears it neatly tucked under. :)

Re: Nap on Safely: Five steps toward achieving the optimal camp snooze

SoCalDaveL — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:08:27 -0000

Yes. We can all agree on that. :)

Re: Nap on Safely: Five steps toward achieving the optimal camp snooze

SoCalDaveL — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:55:27 -0000

Is it "Nap On Safely"? I earned a "Nap Safely Instructor" merit bad (actually a leader position patch) after completing my course and 10 hours of Field work while at Emerald Bay (Catalina Island). Best use of a hammock yet.

Re: First Look: REI Upgrades ‘Quarter Dome’ Tent For 2017

SoCalDaveL — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:35:43 -0000

After fighting to get my Tarptent Protrail properly staked out in the So Cal Desert, the free standing REI QD1 is a welcome addition even at the weight differential. The 2016 model was only partially freestanding as the single pole by the feet still needed to be staked out. I'd worry that the soft sand would make that rather difficult so I guess each has their own needs.

Re: First Look: REI Upgrades ‘Quarter Dome’ Tent For 2017

SoCalDaveL — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:31:39 -0000

If you end up sleeping in the hammock, don't underestimate an underquilt. "Cold Butt Syndrome" is no joke. :)

Re: Pelican Flashlight Gear Giveaway Contest

SoCalDaveL — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:35:23 -0000

It's a tough call... Kanye or Pelican? I'd have to throw my hat in the ring for Pelican though. Great job guys.

Re: TMUP 188 – BusyCal Interview and Many Reviews and Terminal part 21

SoCalDaveL — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:15:38 -0000

WOW. Victor you and George outdid yourselves. I've long been a fan of both of you going back to both the "Typical PC User" & "In The Trenches" podcasts (may they RIP), but this has to be one of the best shows you guys have done to date. A GREAT interview discussing BusyCal (which was perfect timing because I've been looking for a way to handle synching my calendar between multiple devices), George's review (I'm currently looking for new iPhone headphones too) and a very interesting conversation on encryption techniques (of which you've both discussed numerous times in the past, but this tied it together nicely).

Great job guys. Oh and I can't leave out Bart with his terminal tips. rm -rf / always gives me that evil grin knowing how dangerous it it.

Kudos and keep up the great work.

Re: TMUP Screencast-17: iWeb Custom Calendar from iCal, GCal

SoCalDaveL — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:39:43 -0000

Great screencast George (as usual).
You made a couple of assumptions though... 1) Unless I'm missing something it looks like you're using iWeb '08 so you're assuming we all have that and 2) we all have a .Mac/Mobile Me account. The latter isn't important unless we want wireless synching from iPhone/iPod Touch but the first appears to be to add the web widget.

Re: Victor’s Mino Thoughts 06/29/2008

SoCalDaveL — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:50:10 -0000

Not bad for the 91 freeway.

Heading south on the 15 in Corona though? Do yourself a favor and get off Eagle Glen Pkwy for some really good, New York style pizza at NYPD (New York Pizza Dept). A personal favorite of mine. Best I've had out here since moving from NY. Too bad it takes me 30 minutes to get there from Temecula or I'd be there alot more often.

Re: TMUP 115: Spaces The Final Mac Frontier

SoCalDaveL — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:51:17 -0000

Great timing for this subject matter Victor. It just so happens that I finally upgraded to Leopard and Spaces is one of those new apps that I had wanted to dive into. This serves as a great primer. Thanks

Re: Macworld 2008 Videos: K9 Web Protection

SoCalDaveL — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:02:57 -0000

Ooops. I spoke to soon. There is a "Beta" version for the Mac (as a smaller link beneath the main download buttons).

Re: Macworld 2008 Videos: K9 Web Protection

SoCalDaveL — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:01:27 -0000

As a father I have to agree wholeheartedly with this product. But wasn't this at Macworld? It appears that the K9 software is for XP/2000 or Vista only. (at least those are the only options).

Luckily for me (or unlucky depending on your view) my kids' computer is XP. Will have to give it a try.

Re: New Comments System for the Blog. Now using Disqus

SoCalDaveL — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:05:19 -0000

Here's a test reply.