JerryBaumchen

Hi kikkoman, My fix-it guy says that I am connected directly to the modem ( which I knew ) & the router is in the modem. That was one of the things he thought it might be but he checked out the modem/router and says that they are OK. JerryBaumchen

I am having a problem with my computer. I am getting a little window down in the lower right corner of the screen that says: LOCAL AREA CONNECTION A network cable is unplugged. This window will pop-up every 2-5 seconds for 2-5 seconds at a time; or it may go 10 minutes without popping up. The last two days I have had a computer fix-it guy here for over three hours so far and we know that it is NOT a cable problem. But, as of now, he is stumped as to the problem. We tried a new internet card but that did not change anything. This problem will slow down anything I am trying on the internet and has really effected my email. This morning I was trying to send a simple email and it took me over 5 minutes of continual trying; that is not an exaggeration. It also has enough interuption to prevent me from updating my virus protection automatically ( AVG ). I am running Windows XP & just updated to IE7 a little over a week ago. This problem has been here for about 3-4 months now. So any thoughts? Thanks, JerryBaumchen A computer dufus PS) I tried to post this a few minutes ago & when I did a Check Spelling it locked the computer up and shut it down. The lockup & shutdown may not be related to this Connection problem. PPS) If anyone needs more info just let me know.

Hi Phree, Not true. They say something about some future maintenance/whatever when they get to the 20-yr point. But they are a long way from that 20-yr point. Both the Vigil 1 & 2 are NOT DEAD at 20 yrs. JerryBaumchen

Hi guppie, That very thing ( no ocean breezes though ) happened to me in downtown Los Angeles in '78. Myself and a co-worker were having coffee at a Dennys and a number of cop cars pulled up outside and drew down on the building across the street. I told the other guy to 'Hurry up; we're out of here.' JerryBaumchen PS) Oh, did I say we left in a hurry?

Hi human, I'm going to try to give some answers without ( hopefully ) stepping on anyone's toes. The Mirage DRX system ( IMO ) is a reworked version of the Eric Fradet/French design. I have some photos of some of their early R&D on this system. But I have not seen their finished (?) version. In the past Eric has kept me informed on his working with them on thier system. But I have not heard anything new in a long time. From what I know (?) the DRX will not infringe upon the Skyhook patent. Also, from what I know (?) none of the 'other' designs infringe upon that patent. HTH, JerryBaumchen

Hi twardo, Those snaps or a version thereof have been around since the '60's. I first saw them in photos taken during international competitions, used by the Eastern bloc countries. Just so you know . . . . . . . JerryBaumchen

Hi Tom, Well put, we do need to assist the new folks all we can. However, my 'do a search' was directed at GLIDEANGLE and not the OP. GLIDEANGLE has been here ( this site ) for quite some time. And my comment to him ( poorly written now that I look at it ) was as regards the TSO certification of these devices. I try my best to never be negative about anything on this site but I learned a long time ago that I am not perfect. JerryBaumchen

Hi Michael, Donut is in the mail; with the Canadian Postal System you may see it in 2010, JerryBaumchen PS) Good work, thanks for the email.

Hi Cygnus, Bingo! I spent 30 yrs working for the federal gov't in QC Programs ( along with other work ). I first came across ISO in 1978 while in Italy on a project. I thought this was a great system, finally a system that would be accepted world-wide ( we were have problems in this area ). A group of us were assigned to look into this ISO 'thing.' Our conclusions were exactly as you state: We can make garbage as long as we document the process and follow the process that we document. IMO, it is a lot of money for very little. But if your customers require it ( the US military for example) then you get it. Just my old two cents on this, JerryBaumchen

Hi GLIDE, I believe that you are understanding wrong. Do a SEARCH for more info on this, JerryBaumchen PS) The contract that a mfr must sign to license the Skyhook details out the testing that the patent holder requires. Not the FAA.

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Hi BV, Interesting & timely post. I went to the same barber for well over 25 yrs. He finally retired last Sept; he is 80 yrs old. He was the best & the conversations were even better. He put me onto a new barber. Twice now the new guy has butchered my hair; I don't think he listens. He gets one more chance and 'Sayanara Bubbo.' Damn-it, I miss my old guy, JerryBaumchen PS) Re: The new look; the bottom line is if YOU like it or not.

Hi jimmy, Your 3-ring system has no FAA certification. JerryBaumchen

Hi Kelly, Yea, but I'm working on putting a motor on my closing device. So there!!!!!! JerryBaumchen

+1 Sorry, Kelly JerryBaumchen

Hi Shlomo, The old engineer in me finds this interesting: Their tolerances could result in the cables being equal length & being acceptable; i.e., 5 1/2" + 1/4" = 5 3/4" & 6" - 1/4" = 5 3/4" Strange to me, JerryBaumchen Edit to add: PS) I would make the tolerances: + 1/4" -0", I think most people could hold those dimensions.

Hi Baron, I agree completely! When I got divorced I became the single-parent of two teenagers. I put them both through college ( my money only ) and my son through law school ( again, my money only ). There are times when I wonder how nice of a car I could be driving or how much larger of a house I could have with that money. But it was definitely worth it. Heck, my daughter now makes more than her engineer husband. You just have to decide what is important & what is not, JerryBaumchen PS) One benefit is that I now get free legal advice.

Hi mama, I 'only' have heard this one: Can't Understand Normal Thinking OK, now where's that flamesuit, JerryBaumchen

Hi skittles, I would strongly recommend that you get this change completed. 1. It will keep your rig at a 'state of the art' condition. This will help in any future thoughts of selling it. 2. I believe that the kits are free NOW. May not be free in the future. Your choice, roll the dice & see what comes up, JerryBaumchen

Hi Andriana, Don't forget bail money, JerryBaumchen

Hey Robbie, Where in the hell you at these days? Haven't seen you in years. Gile & I get together for lunch every now and then; you should join us sometime, Jerry PS) What's this KLAWOCK garbage for a location?

Hi Phree, I tells ya, the older ya get, the faster time goes by. My apologies to the OP, JerryBaumchen

Hi Teigen, I do not believe that the photo is of a Jav built in 1999, unless the rig has been updated. They only started doing the tucking in of the upper reserve flap a few years ago. I would suggest some caution on this purchase. Just my thoughts, JerryBaumchen

Drambuie very soon, JerryBaumchen

Hi dive, Send me a PM, JerryBaumchen