One Problem Solved. New Problem Observed.

On 2015-11-052024-05-20 By JohnIn health, tiny house, travelLeave a comment

The new shower head is nice – not ideal – but definitely nicer than the ultra-inexpensive one that was originally in our trailer.

A new problem though is that now, with outside temperatures dropping to and below 0C overnight, and our desire to remain somewhere near a civilized temperature inside, interior condensation after a shower (or cooking… or just breathing) becomes a real problem. Even with a window open and a ceiling vent on.

So, we’ll add a compact dehumidifier to the works and see how it goes for a few days.

Verizon Pulled the Plug

On 2015-11-042024-05-20 By JohnIn annoying, tech, tiny house, travelLeave a comment

Well, that’s certainly unfortunate:

Dear Subscriber:

We regret to inform you that your wireless service will terminate effective November 30, 2015 (the “Termination Date”). This termination of service and any resulting inconvenience has resulted from the service provider, Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”) and its decision to discontinue its support of the program. Needless to say, this circumstance is unfortunate and we are disappointed by Verizon’s decision – particularly in light of the fact that Verizon publicly endorsed and applauded the Omnilynx program less than one year ago.

I wonder if this is for all of the Omnilynx subscribers, or just the “general public”.

At any rate, we’ll be on the ongoing lookout for alternatives to supplement our rather expensive T-Mobile coverage and AT&T hotspot.

22 Years On…

On 2015-10-202024-05-20 By JohnIn sysadmin, tiny house, vehicles, workLeave a comment

Back in Washington in our home.

We are, of course, South Dakota residents, and my office is still in Colorado, but seeing that home is where your rump rests, home is, once again, Washington.

As an aside, either the climb up from the Columbia was astoundingly steep, or that last fill-up of bulk, unwashed hippie tears–uh, I mean diesel in Oregon had some sort of power-robbing properties in it. UPGRAYEDD did not like the drive up that ridge at all.