Comments for timbrown.net

Comment on Performance Procyon Sunglasses by Pete

Pete — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:58:49 +0000

Tim, thanks for providing this info. I have picked up the bolt covers from Home Depot and put them on the nose piece where the silicone pads used to be. I called Performance Bike and they can no longer supply the nose piece because they no longer sell the sunglasses. All they have is the nose pieces on clearance. I was told to check with my local Performance Bike store see if they would have anthing to 'cannibalize'. I not too hopeful though.

Comment on Ooma Personal Block List by David

David — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:50:24 +0000

Your data is really good. we should put this on a WEB page and solicit submissions. Most of the caller number ID sites are now owned or operated by a few big companies that tell you nothing until you pay ridiculous fees.

Comment on Memorial Day Weekend Update by Tim

Tim — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:20:49 +0000

Since purchasing the Apollo wheel set, I have about 1,300 miles on them and I still believe they ride just as well as they did when I installed them on the bike some 50 rides ago. I have not experienced any broken spokes nor any loosening of the spokes, or a need to have them trued. That said, I am a casual fitness rider trying to make a mileage goal of about 1,200 road miles this year. I have noticed if I get some dirt built up on the brake pads, that braking is a little noisy, but not bad. I have not experienced any of the play that some people report in the roadbikereview.com thread on these wheels.

Comment on Do Not Call Registry (Ignored) & Ooma Goodness by Tim

Tim — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:17:31 +0000

I picked my Telo at Costco and initially had some issues with jitter and drop out. At that time I was using a Linux firewall and I tried turning on Quality of Service (QOS) to allocate more of the network to the Telo device, but I never could seem to make the call quality better. That was until I got rid of the Linux firewall and started using a Linksys 160N Wireless Router. I entered the MAC address of the Telo in as a voice device and the Linksys QOS seems to keep Ooma quality problems to a minimum. The only times I notice some distortion is when I have just posted images on my web server for clients to come download. I am using RoadRunner turbo as my Internet connection. I have the Telo connected to the network as an internal device only, so the internal network port on the Telo is unused. If you have quality issues and call Ooma for support, they will tell you to connect the Telo directly to your Cable/DSL modem and let the Telo act as your Internet gateway. Luckily I have never had to do that. For some other realistic reviews, check out Amazon. My porting took about 16 days.

Comment on Do Not Call Registry (Ignored) & Ooma Goodness by Karla

Karla — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:49:40 +0000

Loved reading your Ooma Goodness post. I considered Ooma, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. However, the functionality of blocking all of these calls can't be disputed. I have a Panasonic that blocks up to 30 numbers, but that's long since run out. If you have the time to reply, please let me know how your call quality is on Ooma. Thank you very much.
p.s. Found you by searching on 877-815-2680, which just called me. I see it's on your list of shame. And now on mine!

Comment on Performance Procyon Sunglasses by Neil

Neil — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:35:39 +0000

I'm glad you wrote this, Tim. I just bought a pair of these, with the prescription inserts — I had to buy the display pair at my local Performance store after I had seen a separate single pair for sale there but didn't buy them until I knew I could order the Rx inserts. I find that the glasses themselves would have covered my eyes well without blocking any vision, but adding the Rx inserts are kind of like adding a frame, and they can interrupt the very top of my vision slightly if it's a sweaty day and given the way I lean over on my road bike. I thought somehow boosting the nose pads to life my glasses just that little bit would do the trick. I don't know if bolt covers would do it, though.

Comment on Another Creaky Knee Hike and a ATT Ride by Tim

Tim — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:15:14 +0000

It was fun. Hopefully we can work it out to go some more.

Comment on Another Creaky Knee Hike and a ATT Ride by Nancye Dudley

Nancye Dudley — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:58:28 +0000

She had a good time. Thanks for taking her.

Comment on Stand Up Paddleboarding SUP by Tim

Tim — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:50:51 +0000

On the Nova I ended up having the original mast foot which was nothing more than a black tube with some braided nylon covered bungee cord about 5mm in diameter that was on the outside of the tube that would get squished when the mast foot was inserted in the board. It was okay, but water would eventually allow it to slip which usually resulted in a nice gash on the shins when it failed while pulling the sail up. The pivot joint for this foot was some solid flexible tubing (light green) that went from the foot up into the mast receiver. I still have this foot and it looks like it is in good condition. The other mast foot I had was one that inserted into the board, then you would tighten a collar on it and a small section of rubber would expand inside the board to hold it in place. This foot did have the rubber hour glass universal joint and rotted to crap while being stored in my crawl space, but I did find a replacement part on the web (http://www.chinooksailing.com/products/product_info.php?products_id=210&osCsid=agp7pim3rvmo1qp2isavbtham3). But I also found that the long skate board I made and installed a mast foot on was still at my parents in the storage shed and u-joint looks almost new with no signs of rot or tears. So I might get the Nova on the water again this year, but SUP is my first choice.

Comment on Stand Up Paddleboarding SUP by Fitz

Fitz — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:48:51 +0000

Hi
I have a Magnum Nova (looking for mast base, the part that goes into the board).
Anyway, I remember the rubber U-joint was reputed to be a "Renault motor mount", so I suggest you look for one in old euro auto parts supplier.
fitz