Monthly Archives: April 2006

website thingies

Posted on 4/29/2006 by Bill

I just installed the 2.0.2 update to WordPress, and I’ve installed “Did you pass math?” which is supposed to help block spam. Basically, it’s supposed to ask a simple math question, on the assumption that spam bots will fail the … Continue reading →

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Commericals gone wrong

Posted on 4/26/2006 by Bill

I just saw a new gatorade commercial. It shows many soccer players and fans, in various scenes. In the background, “take me out to the ballgame” is playing, and the commercial ends with “it’s a whole new ballgame”. It just … Continue reading →

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Commenting

Posted on 4/25/2006 by Bill

I’ve temporarily turned comments to members only, due to a rate of one spam comment per 5 minutes. I know that only one person (I’m looking at you weasel) has an account here. it’s pretty easy to register an account, … Continue reading →

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Mom’s surprise birthday party

Posted on 4/25/2006 by Bill

Last Sunday, the 23rd of April, we had a surprise birthday party for my mom. She was really surprised. My dad brought her down to the boat, saying he just wanted to look at a few things. They had been … Continue reading →

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Spamnation

Posted on 4/25/2006 by Bill

Curses. From this morning till now, 88 spam comments trapped in moderation. None got through to the regular posting, but it was quite a bit more than I’m used to for a day. [update] curses, more spam! 25 more messages … Continue reading →

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What happens when you make plans

Posted on 4/21/2006 by Bill

…. Things change. I was going to be going out this evening on the late crew, taking camping gear and scouts to camp. I get a call at 3:37 from Gary, asking where the early crew was. Chris and Adnon … Continue reading →

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Liberty Updates

Posted on 4/18/2006 by Bill

I’ve done some behind the scenes work on the Liberty website. Cleaned up some of the spam on the forums, updated the crew listings, and added Google Analytics. I’ve also finalized pricing information for T-Shirts for the boat, and will … Continue reading →

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I see you

Posted on 4/18/2006 by Bill

To those of you who lurk out there, I see you! Why don’t you say hello here, and drop a note. Real names or fictitious, I want to know who you are!

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Rain Delay

Posted on 4/14/2006 by Bill

2 hour rain delay, and the Dodger game is on! And I was about to go to bed too…..

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Another Wacky Poll

Posted on 4/14/2006 by Bill

Do you have: (1) your own cell phone () a television in your bedroom (3) an MP3 player () a photo printer. Nothing for only photos…. and in fact, I don’t have a printer right now. (4) your own phone … Continue reading →

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