Well, I got my ISDN setup with Sierra Electronics. Its good to get going with that. I have my ISDN line being put in on the 8th. Only problem... No ISDN hardware. I'm looking for a ISDN router or TA for cheap. I've looked on pricewatch and found them for around $150 to $250. I would like to trade something for one. I have a DSL router and 2 DSL bridges (one is synchronous DSL) They are like new (one year usage on each). Any one out there have ISDN they dont need?

We are almost all moved in now. Only two more weeks to go. Two more trips over the mountain and we are done. I can't wait. Jane is here this week, and she will be updating her photo pages. We have a lot more stuff done over there now.

I'm about one month behind on Webentory right now. I'm trying to get cought up, but the move is making this difficult. I will make it up after we get over there. I know this for sure.

Well, I'm getting sleepy already, so I'm off to bed.

I finally got my internet connection at my new house. I have ISDN coming in on the 8th. You know, it kinda sucks for internet in Silver Springs. I had DSL 1.4/384 from Covad for $89 per month. That included 4 static IP addresses and everything. My ISDN will cost me $76 per month for the phone line, $195 per month for the ISP, and $400 to setup both. So I'm paying $271 per month for a 128/128 connection.

CRAZY!

I went from 5mb/s at $45/mo to 1.4mb/s at $89/mo to 384kb/s at $59/mo to 128kb/s at $271/mo.

All well. I need to work you know. I'll have to pay to play. But I'm working on a plan to get free T1. By next year maybe I'll have it setup and running. Wireless to all in Silver Springs.

Anyway, I've got to get back to work.

I'm back again from Nevada. The house is still coming along very well. Its really cool to see the wood floor layed down. Jane, Johnny, and my dad are doing a great job over there. My dad has been landscaping the back yard. He has pulled down the old fences and filled in the holes.

The drive was much better this time around. There was still a slow down, but only a 15 minute total loss. The truck is still running good.

I should be finishing the last of the bonus features this week on Webentory. They its time to sell sell sell! There is a few other major things to add, but that should not stop things from going forward.

Only three more weeks to go and I'll be totally moved over to Nevada.

What is wrong with ISP's in Nevada. They just do not want business? I have emailed and called over 10 ISP's and they will not help me or just blow me off. I just dont understand it. They there is Nevada Bell. I have to get a ISDN or T1 from them because they are the only game in town. First the phone number on their web site is wrong. Next Their web site crashes all over the place. Go to www.nvbell.com and look for home ISDN. Or do a Transport Finder. Crash....

Its crazy.

One ISP did get back to me a few times with I think a good quote. I think I'll call them today. Sierra Electronics.

I email Ableweb twice and I did not get a reply. I called Great Plains Internet and they told me they would call me back... That was almost a month ago. Another ISP flat told me that he could not help me at all with a connection.

This is just crazy. I will need a connection by Feb 15th.

Well, I am back for another week of programming. Jane is at the house helping with the floor and getting it ready for us to move our stuff in. Only a few more weeks to go. Time sure flys. Jane is helping with the floor this week. They should have it put down by the end of the week. Then the paint and sealers should be done by next week. This is for the master bed room, bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Then we will be ready to move in. Wooo woo!

My dad is all moved onto the property. He has his house setup out back and he really likes it. The sun shines into his windows and warms the place up. He has all kinds of plans for the house. New decks, brick foundation, and columns. I'm sure happy he is there.

Jane has been planning her garden for the past three or four weeks. Its going to be a really work of art. All kinds of plants and flowers will be in it. I hope she does not have so much that she does not have time to paint. Gardens of that size can be an 8 hour a day job.

I had quite the adventure driving back to Roseville yesterday. Snow, skiers, and chains. It took seven hours to drive from Silver Springs to Roseville. (normal is three hours.) I did not have any problems with the chains yesterday, that was really good. I drove five miles per hour from the CA border to the top of Donner Pass. Then I drove 10 miles per hour down to almost Colfax. Wow.

Well, now its time to get back to work. I have a ton of things to do, and I need to get them done right away.

Jane now has Internet at the house and a laptop to use. So things are going good there. I'm still looking for a broadband connection. I hope to find one soon. I have a few quotes for ISDN. I think thats what I'm going to get. I would rather have a T1. ;->

I have been looking at that new iMac. It is sooooo nice! I am going to get one for Jane. It has some really killer software for photos and movies. You can even make DVDs that work in DVD players. I'm so sold. Where can I get $1799? I need to start selling some stuff....

I played the new Wolfenstein the other day. It is killer! I love that game. I need to buy the Linux version.

I was looking for some info in google groups and ran across an old friend the other day. I sent him a email and got a reply. He sent a email to another old friend and we have been talking through email today. Its really cool to hear from my old friends from Modesto. I'm glad they are on the net and have email. I look forward to more email.

Well, I finished my inventory search engine today. I had a few things that I needed to fix on the old one. Its running really good now. Check out www.automallcity.com to see it. I was up all last night till about 7am today getting it all uploaded and smashing last minute bugs. I'm really sleepy now. Next features for the Webentory engine are Billboards, Coupons, and Dynamic Specials. I should have Billboards running tomorrow (when I wake up, heh). The Coupons and Dynamic Specials are going to be very interesting. I need to build a graphics library and a chooser for them. Its going to be really neat.

The other day I took a break from work and messed around with my window manager theme. I really like it now. Check it out!

Anyway, I'm off to bed... I need about 10 hours sleep.

Well, its almost new years. I have not even though of a new years resolution yet. I'll probably just work through new years. I still have a lot of things to get done. Things that are taking too long to do.

New years resolutions:

1. Keep track of the time I take on projects so I can estimate a real time frame for new projects. It seems that I always take about three days longer than I quote.

2. I need to keep the sabbath. The only commandment that God told us to "Remember" is the sabbath. From Friday at dark till Saturday at dark I should not work and I should rest.
3. I need to take Jane out more often. Jane is awsome, and I need to spend more time with her. You know how it goes, "all work and no play makes Phill a dull boy."
4. Drink more water. Water is very good for you. I should drink more.
5. I need to get outside once a day for two hours. This computer is going to be the end of me.
6. I really need to read some books. I have not read a book in like 4 years. Before that maybe 10 years. I need to start going to the library and checking out books. Reading is good for you.
   

It was a good Christmas. I got more than I was expecting.

I got to visit with my dad a few times. He is getting ready to move onto the property. We were talking about where to build the garage and plant the garden. It was real fun.

The house is coming along great. Lots of things got done. We stayed in it for the weekend. It is really a big house. Lots of room for the two of us. I think that we can fit everything we own in half of it. I guess we will have to get more stuff. Got a bit of work done on the house also. I ripped out the shower door to install the new one. Jane and her dad worked on the walls. Cyndie worked on the stove. Randy worked on the plumming.

The trip up was not that great. First the road was closed, but we waited it out. Then when they opened it, they made us chain up. It was a dry road. No snow, no ice, not even rain. It was just a bit wet. Any way, we made it over. Only broke the chain once. Took about 8 hours to go 150 miles.

The day we got there it snowed. It was really cool. Everything was white. Good thing the heater works in the house. It was really cold outside. The snow stayed until after Christmas, then started to melt. We had a white Christmas!

Anyway, its time for bed for me. Good night.

Well, another three week programming session has ended. Lots of code fixes on Webentory. I updated the administration system to an updated look and feel. Lots of graphic changes. Things are looking really good on that end of it.

Jane has been kicking ass in Nevada on our new home. Its going to be really hard to stay here until feb.

I'm leaving for Christmas on Sat. I get to live in my new home while I'm there. I'll be back on Wed. Its going to be really fun.

I went outside today.. That was cool. I rode my bike out front. I get out of shape real quick these days. I only did a few tricks and I was tasting blood. Geesh. I can't wait to get my own skate park so I can keep in shape.

Anyway, my head hurts, so I'm going to bed.