Structure? Who needs it.

I've got more going on in my life than I can keep up with. Work, fun, Karen, etc. It all adds up. I do so much that it's hard to know what I want to write about here. Decisions will be made soon. In the meantime, here are some updates related to other posts written here.

1. Ubuntu 9.04 is incredible. I am using it on my primary work laptop and both of the home desktop systems and a few other computers as well. It's terrific and 9.10 promises to be even better. I have a 75% operational MS Office installation working via Wine which gives me the degree of file compatibility that I need (Access files).
2. In the end, I had to upgrade the bicycle. Although my very first "real" mountain bike was a Specialized Hard-Rock, the version I bought was just too damned heavy. It's funny. Somehow that bike felt top-heavy to me. Don't know why. Fortunately Plaine & Son, where I bought the bike, have a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and they mean it absolutely. They let me trade up to a base-level Rock Hopper and I couldn't be happier. I've already ruined one rear wheel and I'm positive that more damage is sure to follow.