RenegadeRider

I spent a lot of time this week on a problem with a Windows 7 laptop. Somehow, the admin password had changed. No, we did not forget it. One day we could not get access. I was able to access the computer by booting into safe mode a few times. I also chose the last known good configuration and was able to get access again, but it didn't last for long. A day or two later the problem reappeared and the previous fix would not work. I explored some password crackers, but the information on the web was that they didn't work always very well on Win 7. I eventually found a solution that worked. It was called the Sticky Keys Trick. I pass this on in case anyone else encounters the same problem. Thanks to Michael at: http://4sysops.com/archives/forgot-the-administrator-password-the-sticky-keys-trick/comment-page-1/#comment-204534

We attended the Tea Party Express rally yesterday here in Reno. They are on a tour across America to defend freedom. Sarah Palin was the headline speaker and wowed the crowd. Afterward she signed autographs and granted interviews. Here is the Momma Grizzly autographing Dianne's tee shirt.

There's more about our trip to San Diego. Audio Books Again I found a selection of audio books at the library. This time, since Dianne was along for the ride, I let her select from my selections. She chose Double Cross by James Patterson. It was a cops/murder/mystery story, and one of the most gory stories that I have ever encountered. I personally saw little redeeming value. I wonder why we had to hear the whole thing. I can wholeheartedly recommend skipping this on entirely. I chose the next book. The choice was in part, decided by the length. It finished with about 30 minutes left in our trip. This was On The Wealth of Nations by P.J. O'Rourke. It was, if you will, a review of The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. The wealth of Nations was one of the first works that explained that a nations wealth was created by its' citizens, and government can only get in the way. O'Rourke is a conservative and a satirist, and discusses Smith's book in an almost s

Dianne and I drove to San Diego last week. We wanted to visit an old, dear friend who is experiencing some serious medical problems. For accommodations we imposed on my cousin and her kids. Actually, it was a great chance for a visit. It was a low tide. We went to the beach and explored the tide pools. We found a large octopus, among other things, and even saw the green flash at sunset. Wow! Then Mr "T" had to rest his eyes. Pizza dough worked perfectly. I took the opportunity to look up some former colleagues. It almost looks like I am still working. After all, it was a government job. I never had or work then either.