iPad
by Geof on May.28, 2010, under My Rants
I finally got an iPad yesterday. After calling the Cincinnati and Louisville Apple Stores and having no luck, the Best Buy website indicated that the Dayton store had some in stock. Yes, I could have ordered online but I need instant gratification when making technology purchases. So I called the Dayton store and confirmed that they did have them in stock and later drove the 45 minute drive through a thunderstorm and make the purchase. Initial impressions of the iPad are simply amazing. The graphics are very polished and hopefully some of the improvements make their way into the next iPhone OS. They still had 4 left in stock for those looking. I got the wifi only version 32 GB.
This post was made using the WordPress for iPad app. Yes there is even an app for that.
Directv rate increase.
by Geof on Jan.10, 2010, under My Rants
So I have been a directv subscriber since 1999. I love directv and subscribe to almost every package they offer. They also have excellent customer service when something goes wrong.
However, that certainly doesn’t apply to explaining new rate increase. I received an email from Directv letting me know that there was a rate change taking place. The email contained a link to this very clear and well detailed explanation.
http://www.directv.com/email/30896-0_PriceIncrease_2010_Final.pdf
Really Directv? How about sending your loyal customers a detailed rate change letter with current bill and upcoming bill. I am really considering cutting back based on this rate increase. I think the first victims will be the MLB ticket, followed by the ESPN gameplans.
I hope Directv will use some of these rate increases to get back Versus, how about ESPNU HD? Amazing to me that they raised the monthly DVR fee to over $7. At some point I may just set up a Mac Mini with some DVR capability and Digital TV tuner and cut back on Directv service or god forbid go to cable.
Otto turns one!!
by Geof on Dec.24, 2009, under Otto
Otto turned one on December 22! To celebrate he enjoyed a very large birthday cookie treat.
The Holiday Season is almost here
by Geof on Nov.16, 2009, under My Rants, Otto
Its already the middle of November and Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be here. This weekend I made Otto pose for pictures for this year’s Christmas Cards. He was less than thrilled – although later he did want to chew on his outfit.
La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial
by Geof on Aug.22, 2009, under Cigars
This is the first of hopefully many to come cigar posts.
Tonight, before a wine dinner I am enjoying a La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial. Recently rated as one of Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2009. Good steady burn and a mild-medium bodied cigar.
RunKeeper App on iPhone
by Geof on Aug.06, 2009, under My Rants
So today I tried out the RunKeeper App on my iPhone. Very impressive. It tracks my route, mileage, time, etc. One feature would be built-in music control but I just started the iPod feature first and then started the RunKeeper. It even has a pause button in case you stop for a quick break (like I did today to grab some coffee and water for Otto).
Here is today’s route – love the ability to track speed versus terrain all the while it moves along the route on the map.
Just another great iPhone App!!
Mahogany on Walnut
by Geof on Jul.31, 2009, under Cigars, My Rants
If you are ever in Philly you simply have to visit Mahogany on Walnut. It is simply the best cigar bar in America in my opinion. Mahogany on Walnut
Golf outing 2009
by Geof on Jul.25, 2009, under My Rants
Yesterday was the firm golf outing. This year it was an unofficial event so the group was smaller but still a great day. Good cigars, people and weather. I wish my golf was better but oh well. After the outing a group of us had dinner at The Golden Lamb. Good time.
Busy days of summer
by Geof on Jul.23, 2009, under My Rants
Wow, July is almost over. Where has the summer gone. It seems like Reds Opening Day was only a few weeks ago. My schedule lately has been very busy. Work has significantly increased as well as my leadership responsibilities for chairing our Professional Development Committee. Lots of work, but the rewards are high as we have excellent speakers and content for our attorneys.
Firm golf outing is tomorrow which is always a good time. I have playe more golf this year than any other year since becoming a lawyer. Signed up for another 5k. It’s at Kings Island which should be a blast. I considered doing the 10k but chickened out. I hope to run a 10k sometime this fall.
Geof’s Waste of Bandwidth 2.0
by Geof on Jul.20, 2009, under My Rants
The conversion of the old blog into wordpress has been finalized. I am going to leave the old blog up for at least some time due to search engines, etc. I also redesigned the main webpage for Geof’s Waste of Bandwidth. It’s at Geof’s Waste of Bandwidth 2.0
