Locks of Love

Believe it or not - this is after!

Lake Austin Cruise

We went on this sunset cruise of Lake Austin for Brandy and Ella's bday and graduation. Congrats, ladies!

2008-08-15 LakeCruise

WWII blog by my Mom

My mom blogs! I'm so proud! Check it out:

hmdHappenings


Her first post is in response to my young cousin's (he's in elementary school) questions about Hitler. Being a retired teacher and WWII buff herself, my mom just couldn't resist. She has collected some records of my grandfather's time in Germany during WWII. She posted some excellent vintage pics of my Grandpa Mac. Enjoy!

Stacy's pest control recommendations

So, I've been getting lots of questions lately about security. Everyone wants to know what I do to keep my computers running clean and healthy. So to prevent me from having to type this into one more email, I'm putting here.

This is quick list of programs and utilities I use for "pest control." Download, install. More instructions to come soon.

First, you need antivirus. Use AVG Free Edition:

That should be a direct link to the download. If it doesn't work, click here, and download from the Major Geeks TX site:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download886.html

Next, you need a firewall. Use ZoneAlarm:

The direct link and if it doesn't work, go here and click download from the Author's Site:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html

That's the basic stuff. For full protection, also use…

File Sweeper (cleans up useless files that slow you down). Use CCleaner:

direct link

Major Geeks page: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4191.html

Run this FIRST to clean up junk so your scans go faster!

Anti-spyware. Use SpyBot Search & Destroy:

direct link

Major Geeks page: http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpyBot-Search_&_Destroy_Tools_d2471.html

After you download it, update it and then Immunize to prevent future infections. And then run a full scan and let it fix any problems it finds. Run this program (update too) at least every 2 weeks, preferably every week and a computer that does a lot of surfing.

That's probably more info than you ever wanted! Good luck and let me know if you have questions!

Stacy

Swimmin'

at Campbell's Hole in Austin, Tx

What a beautiful day!

Rumors of Grounds

... is blog about coffee shop possibilities in our neighborhood.

Emile and I went to a meeting last night to talk about coffee and meet some of our neighbors. Mark (can you tell he's a writer?) had this to say about our coffee meeting and local business theology in general.

New wedding blog

I am getting married in September and I've started a blog to let everyone know the details.

coreopsis

coreopsis blooming in tomato's real garden

Inks Lake State Park

We went camping this weekend at Inks Lake State Park, near Burnet, Texas, in celebration (belatedly) of Cassie's birthday. Despite ferocious weather to the north and and east of us, we remained unscathed. Very cold, windy weather followed behind the front - but gave us a beautiful morning to try something new - campfired waffles! Delicious!

Family BBQ

Family BBQ

Rosie and Dee visit Texas





Rosie and Dee (Emile's grandparents) visit us in Austin, TX. Karen and Bill were also here in their RV, and Owen moves back to town the same weekend - it's a family reunion! Add hamburgers and hotdogs - a real stretch for the "foodies" of this family - and you've got a real Texas-style Family BBQ for these "Maine-iacs"!
Enjoy!