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Well, I don't think SAM will be much help in ...
June 30, 2002 by Jamie in Hanes
Well, I don't think SAM will be much help in the technical aspect, but Adam will add this info to the sidebar of this page!!!
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It was a quiet Saturday
June 30, 2002 by Adam in Family
It was a quiet Saturday. Mostly, Sam and I hung out in the "nerd cave" playing with Legos. We headed over to our neighbors for a surprise birthday party. It was a fun little gathering, and Sam enjoyed playing with their kids. I've also been taping shows for Sam onto our camcorder. There's a tiny screen where you can watch tapes, so we'll be well prepared for our trip north.
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OK
June 29, 2002 by Jim in Hanes
OK. Cari and Marilyn were down to paint David to come next weekend. Phone #s and E-mail addresses follow.
Jamie: jamie@adamandjamie.com; home: 541-343-4497; cell: 541-954-2616
David: dmellor@peacehealth.org (work so be careful); home: 541-689-3164; cell: 541-912-1192
Brant: mellor@4J.lane.edu (only during the school year); home: 541-69-3164; cell: 541-954-9881
Jeff: rockowhanes@msn.com; home: 503-474-9983
Cari: chanes2020@aol.com; work: 503-225-6706; cell: 503-789-9391
Jim/Judy: jimhanes1@excite.com; Home: 503-657-5438
Jim cell: 503-860-4871
Judy cell: 503-201-6819
Judy work: 503-215-3854
Well, how do we digitalize this? Adam and Jamie??? Sam???
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Sam called me at work to tell me his dream
June 28, 2002 by Adam in Sam
Sam called me at work to tell me his dream. He was walking through the forest, and there were monsters with claws. So, everyone ran back home.
It's always funny to pick up the phone, expecting some business call, only to hear Sam's little voice talking on the other end.
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Well, the results of my echocardiogram came back
June 27, 2002 by Adam in Adam
Well, the results of my echocardiogram came back. Everything's normal. So, I'm evidently as healthy as a horse. Must be all that time in front of the computer - the radiation from the monitor must do me good.
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While we were driving to the swimming pool la...
June 27, 2002 by Adam in Sam
While we were driving to the swimming pool last night, Sam and I were discussing what he wanted to be when he grows up.
"I want to be a dad when I grow up."
"Why is that, Sam?"
"Because I want to play with Legos all the time."
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Well, Jamie just called - the electrician jus...
June 26, 2002 by Adam in Family
Well, Jamie just called - the electrician just left. I had been having computer problems and came the conclusion that an ungrounded outlet in the basement was giving me problem. So, that's fixed now, along with a light switch that was broken and some outlets upstairs. He also cleaned up a bunch of extraneous old wires down in the basement. Even though I haven't seen a bill yet, I'm pretty sure I'll be happy about it.
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Well, my main computer is in pieces at the moment
June 26, 2002 by Adam in Adam's Projects
Well, my main computer is in pieces at the moment. I've been having weird problems - reboots and strange error messages. The solution presented itself when I popped open the case and shocked myself on the metal chassis. It turns out the outlet I was using wasn't grounded. I also suspected the power supply of being flaky.
So, to remedy both, I've purchased a new power supply and had a new outlet put it. Hopefully that'll take care of it all, though I'm forced to use the Tinboy computer until the new power supply arrives. Sigh.
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It's been a pleasant week so far, though admi...
June 25, 2002 by Adam in Family
It's been a pleasant week so far, though admittedly it's only Tuesday. When I arrived home, Jamie was squirting Sam repeatedly with a squirt gun. The look on both their faces was priceless. Whenever Jamie stopped, Sam would ask her to squirt him again. I took over and gave Jamie a break. Sam seemed satisfied, as long as someone was hosing him down.
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I realize I haven't posted for several weeks,...
June 24, 2002 by Sadie in Sadie & Greg
I realize I haven't posted for several weeks, and as I'm presently in a contemplative mood, I'll write a bit. Luke and I just parted after a wonderful evening listening to Mark Allen at Jo Fed's. He is travelling to Alaska to work for a native rights preservation council. It's difficult to know when I'll see him next, for after Alaska is Palestine, and I am still bound to New England for another year. Most of the rest of my buds are also scattered about the country. We are trying to arrange a life that includes each other in the long term, but the good fight has too many fronts to keep us all in one town. Since I don't think I will be reproducing for a while, my friends will (hopefully) remain a priority. We just have to work out the vacinity issues.
I am still plowing right along on the fulbright, and considering taking the GREs in the fall. Ugh. Please send any suggestions and/or vocab priming my way.
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Neverwinter Nights continues to be a great game
June 24, 2002 by Adam in Adam's Games
Neverwinter Nights continues to be a great game. I played with the toolset a bit this weekend, making the first few areas in my module. I have a few conversations in place, so that the player can move around a bit. Lots of bugs still, as I try to figure out how it all works. It took a good ten minutes before I could make a merchant work right. He kept telling me that he couldn't find the store. What's fun is that when an NPC isn't working as I expect, I can smite them dead. If only the programs I worked on at my job acted the same way . . .
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The weekend comes to a close
June 24, 2002 by Adam in Family
 The weekend comes to a close. It's been quite wonderful, with jam making Saturday morning, and lots of family time. Sam and I played Legos until our eyes popped out. We also went for a hike this morning up at Hendrick's park. We must have ran through the paths for nearly two hours. Great fun.
Pretty soon, mom, Dick, and Sadie are visiting for dinner. Jamie's enjoyed setting an ambiance and preparing a yummy meal.
The only really frustrating parts of the weekend revolved around my computer. I've been having strange error messages and reboots. I think I figured it out, however, when I opened up my computer. I touched the case and was suddenly shocked. So, I've got a hot lead connected to the case somehow. I'm borrowing a power supply from a friend - hopefully that's all I need to fix it. Sigh.
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For some reason, I was really happy last night
June 21, 2002 by Adam in Family
For some reason, I was really happy last night. It had been a busy day at work, non-stop coding and meetings. When I got home, all I wanted to do was hang out with my family. Everyone seemed in a good mood. Jamie and Sam picked strawberries. I'm hoping to make some jam this weekend. I may even try jelly, in the hopes that Sam would try it.
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Well, I finally got a chance to play yesterday
June 20, 2002 by Adam in Adam's Games
Well, I finally got a chance to play yesterday. It was hard fighting Sam off of the mouse, as he was wanting to play at the beginning. After I got him to bed, I created a cleric and started in on the game. It's pretty darn' good so far - looks beautiful and is fun. I haven't played with the toolset yet. Perhaps this weekend I'll have more time, though I'd like to play through the single player game before I get too serious.
I've been getting portraits ready for the game. I counted 44 NPCs in the first module alone, so I'll need quite a few of them. Fortunately, I found a great source of artwork on the web. The copyright issue should be okay, as all the original artists are long dead. At least I hope so - I actually had a dream about copyright issues last night. Sigh.
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I haven't talked to anyone else about this page
June 20, 2002 by Judy in Hanes
I haven't talked to anyone else about this page. We have keys made now and I want to get "beachy" key rings. I also have a journal so we can write down exciting news about our visits. Need a photo album next. No written rules yet, but the disgrace board is still a great idea.
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This is a belated posting
June 19, 2002 by Sue in Wielesek
This is a belated posting.
Sad family news, that Sue Stohl died late Monday night. I
need to call Peg, Dad and Meg, which I will do.
Sadie is off camping with Luke and a bunch of high school buds. Dick and I sat around looking at and packing photo albums yesterday evening. Quiet fun...
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As soon as Sam wandered in to our bedroom thi...
June 19, 2002 by Adam in Sam
As soon as Sam wandered in to our bedroom this morning, he announced to Jamie, "Morrowind comes out today!" Well, he got the game wrong (it's actually Neverwinter Nights), but his intentions are good. We went to the mall yesterday to see if it's there, and he's evidently picked up on my excitement. After lunch, Jamie and Sam head to the mall on my behalf to pick up the game. Ah, the joys of having the perfect nerd family . . .
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Well, today's the big day
June 19, 2002 by Adam in Adam's Games
 Well, today's the big day. Supposedly, today at 1 pm, Neverwinter Nights arrives at the software store. I keep hearing excellent things about it, so it's hard to stay calm. Basically, it's the game I've been waiting for for many years. The best part is being able to create your own modules for it. I already have several ready to be built, and eager players at work ready to play. Should be fun.
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Another week zips along
June 19, 2002 by Adam in Family
Another week zips along. It's Wednesday already, and I'm doing a quick update from work. Monday night was a little tough, with Sam showing his three-year-oldness. We tried to do a timeout, which resulted in screaming and crying. Eventually we put him in the guest bedroom until he came out sniffling and saying, "I'm ready to be a big boy now." I suppose all kids need to go through this phase.
Last night, Jamie was off working out then out to dinner with her Tiny Tots group. Sam was great, and we played a ton with Legos. We did have an issue putting him to bed. He bit through the second to the last of his binkies. His remaining one was designated his "holding binkie". Sam was quite distraught, crying for a half an hour until he finally went to sleep. I think that once this last binkie is gone, he's officially weaned off pacifiers.
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Sam visited me a few weeks back, and my cowor...
June 17, 2002 by Adam in Adam
 Sam visited me a few weeks back, and my coworker Dave snapped this picture of Sam and I. Sam's favorite thing to do at work is to accost my coworkers for whatever interesting things they have in their cubicles. I think he's under the impression that we sit around and play with toys all day.
I got an echocardiogram today. It was pretty cool, watching those valves pump away. I once did the math and it turns out my heart has beat many millions of times since I was born. It's amazing to think about. Although the results haven't been reviewed by a cardiologist yet, the technician let me know that I seemed to be just fine.
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Happy Father's Day to all
June 16, 2002 by Adam in Family
 Happy Father's Day to all. We had a great day yesterday. Sam slept in, so I spent a leisurely time waking up and puttering around. We all gathered together for a hearty breakfast, then sent Sam off to my mom's for a bit. In the afternoon, we had the neighbors over for tea. Sam's favorite part was having Ben chase him around with a squirt gun, soaking him through. We also spent a considerable amount of time playing with Legos. Great fun.
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The cloudy sky was welcome this morning after...
June 14, 2002 by Seraph in Cortez
 The cloudy sky was welcome this morning after the heat of the last few nights. We went from heavy blankets last weekend, to none at all the last few nights! I think Isa has held up better than Robbie and I have.
Sadie turned 21 last Sunday, and I think I'm heading out tonight for a night with the girls! A bit frightening, as my usual "wild" nights include a beer with dinner and staying up to watch the 11 o'clock news!
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I can't believe how hot it's getting these days
June 13, 2002 by Adam in Family
I can't believe how hot it's getting these days. I walked to my car from work, about six blocks, and by the time I got there my shirt was soaked through. Bleah.
It's Thursday already. I'm amazed at how quickly the week has gone by. Father's day is coming up this weekend, and I'm feeling utterly unprepared. Sam has another doctor's appointment in a couple hours. We've been pretty happy with how things have been going so far. I'm looking forward to having a few hours to relax - maybe I'll get a chance this weekend.
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It's pretty funny when Sam tries to use the J...
June 13, 2002 by Adam in Sam
It's pretty funny when Sam tries to use the Jedi Mind Trick on me. We were playing with Legos last night, when he started to get grumpy and whiny. I told him I didn't like to play with him when he was this way. He looked at me pitifully, waved his fingers in front of me and said, "You will play Legos with me when I'm sad." I couldn't refuse.
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Neverwinter Nights just went gold
June 12, 2002 by Adam in Adam's Games
Neverwinter Nights just went gold. I'm starting to get excited, as I've been waiting for the game for almost two years now. It'll be a challenge to play the single player game as well as working on the modules I'm planning. The work group is solidifying, and it may be that I end up running the campaign for that crew. It's a bit weird, as I'm basically exposing myself in a fashion. Of course, I do already have an Internet site, so it's not so much of a big deal.
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It was a pretty nutty day today
June 12, 2002 by Adam in Family
It was a pretty nutty day today. Jamie called around 11 this morning, indicating that Sam was being wild and she wanted me to come home. I finished up with work and made it there around noon. By this point, Sam was doing quite well, so I ended up watching him until a bit after seven. So, it was a long day.
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We all went out for Sadie's 21st birthday las...
June 11, 2002 by Adam in Family
We all went out for Sadie's 21st birthday last night. The whole crew was there, with endless small children encircling us in a vortex of chaos. It was nice to see everyone, and Sadie was elegant as always.
The only catastrophe was one I didn't find out until later. When I went to work the next day, I couldn't find the wallet. As the day went on, I got more and more worried. Jamie called our credit card folks and had the cards cancelled. Fortunately, it turns out my wallet had dropped out in Yayoe's car when they took me back home. I'm going to go pick it up pretty soon.
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I slapped in my new video card in the new com...
June 09, 2002 by Adam in Adam's Projects
I slapped in my new video card in the new computer. It took me awhile, as it had to be positioned quite carefully in the AGP slot. If it was screwed in, it popped out the back and stopped working. So, after a little finessing, I now have GeForce3 class video cards in my main and backup gaming computers. Sam and I need to test it out this weekend.
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I was in the basement last night and heard mo...
June 09, 2002 by Adam in Family
 I was in the basement last night and heard movement upstairs. Suspecting the worse, I hurried up the stairs to see what the matter was. My fears were confirmed: Jamie and Sam had returned home early.
It's actually quite nice having them around, though I never really had much quiet time this weekend. Friday night, I mowed the yard, and got a surprise guest. Jamie's uncle Darryl was heading through town and the boy's house didn't have a spare bedroom. So, I made him breakfast and we talked about computers.
I also accomplished a ton of things around here. I did the simple stuff, like mowing the law, doing the dishes, and the laundry. I had breakfast with my mom, Dick, Sadie and Isabell Saturday morning, then took off with Sadie to Costco, Home Depot, and the library. I weeded the back yard and put in a vegitable bed. It's amazing how productive I can be when I'm not chasing after a three-year-old.
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Jamie and Sam are headed East as I type this
June 07, 2002 by Adam in Family
Jamie and Sam are headed East as I type this. It was touch-and-go whether or not they'd go, as John (one of Sharon's kids) was sporting a fever last night. This morning, everyone's fine, so it's solitude and yardwork for me all weekend. Jamie tried to call on her way out, but the reception was terrible and cut out after a few minutes.
I have a couple more hours of work. I may try to do some painting tonight while the weather holds. According to the forecast, it may rain tomorrow.
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Jamie just called to relay a story about Sam
June 07, 2002 by Adam in Sam
Jamie just called to relay a story about Sam.
She and Sam were playing ball in the back yard, when Sam's nose was accidentally hit. It evidently hurt, though Sam didn't cry. He responded, "I want to play with dad because he always misses."
So evidently my inability to throw straight isn't the liability I thought it was.
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Well, tinboy
June 07, 2002 by Adam in Adam's Projects
Well, tinboy.com is up and running again. I'm not really doing much with it yet. I've made a duplicate of this site in case this server is hit by an asterioid or something crazy. I even set up a little routine where I can copy everything from this server to the one in my closet.
My GeForce 3 card arrived a couple days ago. I've got to throw it into the new computer sometime this weekend. That'll turn it into quite the gaming PC as well, almost as good as my main computer. Well, that'll keep Sam and I busy for the next year or two.
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Sam got a new pair of pajamas today, which he...
June 06, 2002 by Adam in Family
 Sam got a new pair of pajamas today, which he proudly wore to the park at lunch today. We played a little game where we couldn't figure out who he was. I'd ask questions like "Uh, are you Aquaman?" And he'd say "No, I can't talk to fish." Sam was also in a much better mood that he's been all week. It makes life easier for all.
Jamie and Sam head out tomorrow. I've got my to do list growing ever longer. Let's hope for a productive weekend.
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Isabell's been going through an amazing groth...
June 05, 2002 by Seraph in Cortez
Isabell's been going through an amazing groth spurt this week. Her sleeping and eating patterns are all out of wack, and she's either a perfect angel or a holy terror! On the good side though, she has started getting up from naps by herself and coming to find us. She's also climbing on everything. We got her a little foot stool so she chould get onto the bed. Now she uses it to get books off the higher shelves!
The joys of children!
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The week moves along
June 05, 2002 by Adam in Family
The week moves along. Nothing big or exciting happening these days. Sam's getting out of a funk that he's been in for the last few days. We had a good time last night hanging out and playing with Legos.
This weekend, Jamie and Sam head to Sunriver with a friend, leaving me alone at the house. As usual, I have a huge list of things that I'd like to get done. There are painting projects, gardening, yardwork, and maybe even some jam making if blueberries are in season. We'll see.
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Hi there,
Well, Dick is off at woodworking c...
June 05, 2002 by Sue in Wielesek
Hi there,
Well, Dick is off at woodworking class, Dad and Sadie are on their way out to dinnner, and I'm off to do my volunteer stint at Legal Aid.
Dad has had such a nice time seeing all the cute great grandkids. Jenny had a really nice barbeque on Sunday evening for the gang, and Seraph and Robbie had a Harry Potter viewing. He's got to get together with his friend Ann, after some false starts.
He leaves on Thursday morning. Alas!
Love to all, om
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Over the weekend, I put together a new comput...
June 04, 2002 by Adam in Adam's Projects
Over the weekend, I put together a new computer, moved the DSL connection over to it, and moved the black computer upstairs. The amazing thing is that it all went smoothly, with virtually no problems at all. I must be getting good at this sort of thing.
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Man
June 02, 2002 by Adam in Family
 Man. June already.
My allergies continue, if a little milder than they've been this last week. Our big Saturday treat was going out with the neighbors, Todd and Victoria, minus the kids. They're both science nerds, so we got to chat about parenthood, life, and research. Plus great food at Cafe Sorias.
Jamie's brothers and their respective attachments come over tonight for dinner. I think Sam will have a good time with Josh. Ah, the joys of Summer.
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