2009, as only the guys at Jib-Jab can recap.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Windows Mail
I learned something new today when I clicked on Windows Mail for the very first time. Windows Mail is the successor to Outlook Express.
I never got my new messages with Outlook Express from my gmail account even though I retried on several occasions. I performed the entire setup procedure perhaps a dozen times.
Today when I clicked on Windows Mail it knew that I had a gmail account? I simply entered my ID and password and downloaded my gmail onto my computer.
If you'd like to try this at home or work and are having problems give me a call and I'll try to assist in your efforts.
However, I don't think you'll have any issues.
Good Day,
Philip
Overview
Windows Mail is the successor to Outlook Express
Windows Mail builds on the foundation of Outlook Express, adding a variety of new features designed to make your e-mail experience more productive and fun, while helping to reduce risks and annoyances such as phishing and junk e-mail.
Quote:
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985
I never got my new messages with Outlook Express from my gmail account even though I retried on several occasions. I performed the entire setup procedure perhaps a dozen times.
Today when I clicked on Windows Mail it knew that I had a gmail account? I simply entered my ID and password and downloaded my gmail onto my computer.
If you'd like to try this at home or work and are having problems give me a call and I'll try to assist in your efforts.
However, I don't think you'll have any issues.
Good Day,
Philip
Overview
Windows Mail is the successor to Outlook Express
Windows Mail builds on the foundation of Outlook Express, adding a variety of new features designed to make your e-mail experience more productive and fun, while helping to reduce risks and annoyances such as phishing and junk e-mail.
Quote:
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985
Saturday, December 26, 2009
iTunes to Electronic album of the year!
iTunes USA have named Fever Ray as their favorite electronic album of 2009 in their Rewind 2009 feature.
Fever Ray is nominated in three categories by Swedish public service radio: Pop, Dance and Rookie!
tinyurl.com/feverray2009
As I learned about Karin Dreijer Andersson today it just kept getting better and better.
Enjoy!
Philip
Fever Ray is nominated in three categories by Swedish public service radio: Pop, Dance and Rookie!
tinyurl.com/feverray2009
As I learned about Karin Dreijer Andersson today it just kept getting better and better.
Enjoy!
Philip
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Lakewood Police Officer's Christmas Letter
Lakewood Police Officer's Christmas Letter
December 19, 2009
tinyurl.com/lakewood2009
I'm pretty sure you'll need some tissue for this story so since you have them handy check out the Soldier's Silent Night Christmas song too.
tinyurl.com/ssn2009
Download the song!
groups.yahoo.com/group/tacomaclub/files/Music/
Share a holiday message with our group?
206-424-0956 voicemail
Happy Holidays!
Philip
Founder
tacomaclub @ Y!
December 19, 2009
tinyurl.com/lakewood2009
I'm pretty sure you'll need some tissue for this story so since you have them handy check out the Soldier's Silent Night Christmas song too.
tinyurl.com/ssn2009
Download the song!
groups.yahoo.com/group/tacomaclub/files/Music/
Share a holiday message with our group?
206-424-0956 voicemail
Happy Holidays!
Philip
Founder
tacomaclub @ Y!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Rheinland Pfalz, Germany
Sud Rheinland Pfalz
South in English
I've spent the past couple of years living near the German wine strasse in Rheinzabern. In fact, I spent most weekends visiting this area. The German wine road parallels the Alsace region of France. It's about 30 kilometers (18 miles) in length and runs North to South. It ends just across the border in France near the town of Bad Bergzabern. The quaint little town of St. Martin is commonly known as the diamond in the wine strasse. Take the Edenkoben exit just a few kilometers North of Neustadt on autobahn 65 and follow the narrow road North. South of Edenkoben lies the vila of King Ludwig. Nope, not the crazy king that bankrupt Bavaria, the summer home of his grandfather. It's also the stop for a chair lift to the highest point in the Rheinland Pfalz.
My photo albums include the towns of Lauterbourg and Wissembourg located in the Alsace region of France. The Flickenstein castle album shows lots of terrain features.
Photos;
http://picasaweb.google.com/atkins.philip/STMARTINGERMANY#
http://picasaweb.google.com/atkins.philip/TOTHETOPOFTHEMOUNTAIN#
South in English
I've spent the past couple of years living near the German wine strasse in Rheinzabern. In fact, I spent most weekends visiting this area. The German wine road parallels the Alsace region of France. It's about 30 kilometers (18 miles) in length and runs North to South. It ends just across the border in France near the town of Bad Bergzabern. The quaint little town of St. Martin is commonly known as the diamond in the wine strasse. Take the Edenkoben exit just a few kilometers North of Neustadt on autobahn 65 and follow the narrow road North. South of Edenkoben lies the vila of King Ludwig. Nope, not the crazy king that bankrupt Bavaria, the summer home of his grandfather. It's also the stop for a chair lift to the highest point in the Rheinland Pfalz.
My photo albums include the towns of Lauterbourg and Wissembourg located in the Alsace region of France. The Flickenstein castle album shows lots of terrain features.
Photos;
http://picasaweb.google.com/atkins.philip/STMARTINGERMANY#
http://picasaweb.google.com/atkins.philip/TOTHETOPOFTHEMOUNTAIN#
Sunday, December 13, 2009
My Miracle
It was a nice spring day back in 1982 as I crossed the five lane street on foot between the laundry mat and the post exchange on Ft. Lewis.
I had my rain jacket tucked under my arm since it had rained for six straight weeks. I was trying to finish my errands for the day while half way across the street my life suddenly changed.
I was hit by a speeding truck as it turned onto the roadway. The impact caused my head to strike the hood of a large 4x4 of some sort and when I came to rest my head was under a portion of the front tire. It was the drivers side and had it rolled one half or perhaps a quarter turn more my head would have been under a large tire.
The paramedics arrived and since I hadn't moved I was taken away strapped to a board. I was placed in the emergency room and soon I had electrodes strapped all over my chest and head. I was covered with warm sheets and was beginning to go into shock. The doctors were also marking on my left leg with some sort of black maker. It actually reminded me of a game of tic tack toe.
The whole time this event was taking place I remember praying and asking God not to let me die. My reason, I was too young and had much to accomplish and that I would live a diligent life in His service. Whatever that might mean?
The medical staff left the room and while praying this whole time out loud I began to move and soon was pulling off the electrodes from my head and chest. I'd made up my mind that I was getting out of that place.
When one of the nurses appeared and asked what I was doing I simply explained that I was going home.
The doctors soon thereafter returned and marveled that I could move so I persuaded them to fetch my clothes.
I had a very large bruise and knot on the top left portion of my head where I had struck the truck hood. I had to eat soup for weeks because my jaw was stiff and sore.
I also had a very large bruise on the thigh of my left leg and had to use a kane for several weeks.
When I didn't show up for formation the next morning my lieutenant came knocking and when he saw my injuries was shocked. Lt. Kort was very understanding and as my platoon leader took care of all the details.
I'm not sure how far that truck knocked me after I was struck but interesting enough the rain jacket I was carrying was never returned.
Had the driver not delivered the exact amount of brake pressure at the precise moment it would have been another story all together.
I had my rain jacket tucked under my arm since it had rained for six straight weeks. I was trying to finish my errands for the day while half way across the street my life suddenly changed.
I was hit by a speeding truck as it turned onto the roadway. The impact caused my head to strike the hood of a large 4x4 of some sort and when I came to rest my head was under a portion of the front tire. It was the drivers side and had it rolled one half or perhaps a quarter turn more my head would have been under a large tire.
The paramedics arrived and since I hadn't moved I was taken away strapped to a board. I was placed in the emergency room and soon I had electrodes strapped all over my chest and head. I was covered with warm sheets and was beginning to go into shock. The doctors were also marking on my left leg with some sort of black maker. It actually reminded me of a game of tic tack toe.
The whole time this event was taking place I remember praying and asking God not to let me die. My reason, I was too young and had much to accomplish and that I would live a diligent life in His service. Whatever that might mean?
The medical staff left the room and while praying this whole time out loud I began to move and soon was pulling off the electrodes from my head and chest. I'd made up my mind that I was getting out of that place.
When one of the nurses appeared and asked what I was doing I simply explained that I was going home.
The doctors soon thereafter returned and marveled that I could move so I persuaded them to fetch my clothes.
I had a very large bruise and knot on the top left portion of my head where I had struck the truck hood. I had to eat soup for weeks because my jaw was stiff and sore.
I also had a very large bruise on the thigh of my left leg and had to use a kane for several weeks.
When I didn't show up for formation the next morning my lieutenant came knocking and when he saw my injuries was shocked. Lt. Kort was very understanding and as my platoon leader took care of all the details.
I'm not sure how far that truck knocked me after I was struck but interesting enough the rain jacket I was carrying was never returned.
Had the driver not delivered the exact amount of brake pressure at the precise moment it would have been another story all together.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
My twitter
A funny thing happened on the way to living the most interesting life anyone could have ever imagined.
It's not bragging if it's a fact, right?
On rare occasions have I met folks who have more of a diverse background than that of myself.
Of course, there's a reason, some years I've traveled around the world nearly a dozen times.
I'm interested in sharing stories, photos and messages just as much as the next person.
That's why I've been exploring some of the lastest sites such as twitter, facebook and blogs.
The world of social networking doesn't necessarly replace your family but it's possible.
I've lived abroad for more than 11 years and what a great way in which to stay in touch with your friends and family members.
Its become all about me!
Philip Atkins
http://twitter.com/atkinsp
Text via twitter @ 40404
It's not bragging if it's a fact, right?
On rare occasions have I met folks who have more of a diverse background than that of myself.
Of course, there's a reason, some years I've traveled around the world nearly a dozen times.
I'm interested in sharing stories, photos and messages just as much as the next person.
That's why I've been exploring some of the lastest sites such as twitter, facebook and blogs.
The world of social networking doesn't necessarly replace your family but it's possible.
I've lived abroad for more than 11 years and what a great way in which to stay in touch with your friends and family members.
Its become all about me!
Philip Atkins
http://twitter.com/atkinsp
Text via twitter @ 40404
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