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AC Update April 15, 2006 1:37 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life
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The ice is thawed and the unit running. Let’s see if it can keep up. Current indoor temperature: 27.2 ° C

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Cops can be wrong April 15, 2006 11:47 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : News, Of Interest
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Abuse of privilege.

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New Car Time? April 15, 2006 11:26 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life
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Maybe it is time to trade in the old Jeep.

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AC Very Cold April 15, 2006 10:45 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life
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Outside: 23.8° C Inside: 25.5° C

Outside AC unit
This is the outside unit.
Inside the outside ac unit
This is inside the outside ac unit. Note that the white stuff is ice and should be copper.

This is inside the inside unit. Note that the white is ice and should be copper.

So, today’s research challenge is to figure out why an air conditioning unit ices over.

Update: Anwer – I knew this. It’s either 1) low coolant – ie. leak or 2) the cold air return is blocked

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Today’s Challenges April 15, 2006 9:30 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life
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  1. Fix air conditioning
  2. E-file 2005 taxes
  3. Fix a lawn mower and cut the grass
  4. Scrub floors; clean house
  5. Program

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WWASD April 15, 2006 9:18 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Boston Legal, Daily Life, Philosophy, TV / Movies
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My favorite television show is Lost. My 2nd favorite is Boston Legal. One of my favorite characters on Boston Legal is Alan Shore portrayed by James Spader (starred in Stargate the movie).

So I have this new anger management plan. Whenever a situation arises with the children, or a phone call (call), or anything else, particularly if I feel myself starting to boil, I pause and ask myself, "What would Alan Shore do?" I did this for several weeks with much success before confiding my plan with my wife. Now she is aware and periodically calls out, "you’re doing it now!" with a grin. I tilt my chin up slightly, give a Mona Lisaesque smile, and reply, "of course I am."

This morning I forgot to ask, "What would Alan Shore do?" It really does make a difference! So, next time the tension hits, just ask, "What would Alan Shore do?"

See also http://boston-legal.org and http://jamesspader.org/.

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Do-over! April 15, 2006 8:45 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life
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I’ve started this day on a bad note. I’m going to lie down for 30 seconds, change clothes, and start over.

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Of Grasshoppers April 15, 2006 8:29 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
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Student: Why do I feel guilty after doing something fun?
Master: Does your fun come at someone else’s expense?

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67 degrees out; 76 degrees in April 15, 2006 8:02 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, House
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I am convinced that there are no air conditioner repair people that know what they are doing in Knoxville. Looks like I’m about to have HVAC to my list of skills.

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