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Entries from October 2011

Solar Panels Scheduled

October 31st, 2011 · 1 Comment

We have approvals from the city of Tempe, the HOA and the utility company, so we are ready to move forward and install the solar panels on our roof. Construction is scheduled to begin this Friday (November 4), and be complete on the following Tuesday. Inspections and final approval will take another 1 – 2 […]

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Tags: Computers, Tech & Science · Family Updates

Hybrid Hot Water Heater Followup

October 12th, 2011 · 2 Comments

I posted in February about installing a new hybrid hot water heater. Although the initial price was almost $1000 higher, it is supposed to cost less to operate. 6 months later, I have some data. Comparing kilowatt-hours consumed in 2011 with 2010, my average monthly bill is $43 less than it would have been at […]

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Shoulder Setback

October 9th, 2011 · 4 Comments

In early August the surgeon released me to play basketball, and things were going well. I was shooting at a good percentage, feeling good and getting stronger. Then around the first of September I started feeling pain in my shoulder again and getting weaker. One day I could hardly lift my arm, and it hurt […]

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Back from Back East

October 4th, 2011 · 7 Comments

I spent the last 10 days in the far east — New York and Pennsylvania. The main event was a four-day hike in the Pennsylvania “wilderness”, but I also got to meet Jennifer’s family and ride with Dale on his delivery route (twice!). It was great to finally meet Louis, Vinnie, Carmen and Lucy, after […]

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