Goodbye XP !

Yes its that time to say goodbye to Windows XP. Microsoft officially stops support for most XP operating systems. Its been in My mind the best Windows operating system and the easiest to use. I have two PC's currently using XP and even Win2000 on one. We also use Apple products and eventually hope to be all Macintosh but for now Windows is working just fine--its also cheaper because of access to PC parts and the fact I've been able to cobble together My shack PC's.
I'm writing this in response to a message on My shack laptop running XP-- Microsoft Security Essentials will also be a causualty of the XP end of life. I hadn't thought about it but it does make sense however sad that is. So i downloaded another free Virus program to replace security essentials. It was a fine program but I do need the updated protection of a supported Virus program!
Not much new to report on the "radio" side of My blog. Sorry-- been way too busy with other endeavours! no contests-minimal radio net time and not much DX chasing. Quite a difference from previous winters. Speaking of winters--please let this one end.good grief- more snow predicted! Already at 104" for the season and climbing plus one of the coldest on record! Uncle--I cry Uncle! :((
73---Tim

Happy Daylight Savings Time !

Happy DST-or not! I always find it tuff to adjust to the hour change. Maybe if My alarm clock didn't wake Me up My adjustment period wouldn't be so bad. Retirement might ease this some.:) Until then work beckons!
I haven't been in the shack much this Winter so I've not had many topics to blog about. Its been one of the coldest Winters in recent memory so logic would suggest more time inside thus more shack time.This was not the case this Year.I really don't know what kept Me so busy other than lots of Family time and Work. Both are essential so I guess its been a very good year!
Temperatures have been in the low 30s and 40 F so the snow is starting a slow retreat. I'm really looking forward to Spring. Until then--
73---Tim