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After many years with ADT, I switched to Ring Security System with an indoor camera. On November 18, 2020, I called ADT to disconnect my service. I was tired of paying $24.95 per month for an obsolete system. . The straw that broke the camel's back was the following ADT incident. After remodeling my house, the upstairs window sensor started malfunctioning. I called ADT to…
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On November 19, 2020, I decided to switch from AT&T cellphone plans to Google Fi to save on my cellular bill (usually about $160/month for 4 lines). With COVID-19 still raging, our cellular usage has declined significantly, and we no longer need to pay for 10 GB of data per month. . I selected the $50 per 3-line build with $10/GB of data use. I…
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After almost a year of being unable to dirt bike, I finally got to ride my Yamaha WR250F at Hollister Hills SVRA on Saturday, November 21, 2020. . On Friday, before my planned ride, I loaded my off-road gear into my Sienna minivan and attached the bike carrier. On Saturday morning, I strapped my Yamaha to my van and prepared a couple of sandwiches to…
Read More: Returning to Hollister Hills SVRA
For the past year, Alex has not been driving his 2008 Lexus RX-350 AWD very often, and the relatively new Interstate Battery has not been getting charged. When Covid-19 hit us in March 2020, Alex stopped driving his Lexus to Bellarmine High School altogether, as all his classes moved online. . . . After 3 months of not driving, the battery died ultimately. However, I…
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On Thursday, November 5, 2020, the upper rack of my KitchenAid Dishwasher KUDS35FXSS2 broke. The wheels on the upper rack fell off. After I removed the rack, I noticed that the tabs that hold the wheels in place had broken off. . . Using Repair Clinic, I was able to find replacement (S-Union) parts on Amazon for $23.99 . 4. W10253546 (W10712394) - Adjuster. 5.…
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After Alex completed his EdX class - MIT Introduction to Computer Programming using Python - he experienced a eureka moment. He decided that Computer Science is the area he'd like to study in college. . . . . . . Looking at various Computer Science programs at multiple universities in the United States and Canada, he settled on the following programs: . . Stanford -…
Read More: Applying to Colleges
The last time I mountain biked on the John Nicholas Trail was May 3, 2020. I had a fantastic time; this is one of my favorite bike trails in Los Gatos.. . . . I really enjoy biking on the John Nicholas Trail in the fall. The leaves are turning yellow, red, and all the shades of the rainbow. The temperature is cool - in…
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After surfing for many days in the Laguna Beach area (at Rockpile Beach, Trestles, San Clemente Pier), it was time to return to surfing near my home. Since Surfline.com predicted 4-5 foot swells on Tuesday, November 3, and I had a company day off, I decided to try surfing in the early morning when the wind and wave forecast was most favorable. . . The…
Read More: Back to The Hook
Covid-19 Halloween 2020!. With so many people working from home (due to COVID-19), this year's Halloween decorations were more elaborate and perhaps a bit more macabre than in previous years. In addition to beautifully carved pumpkins. We saw many skeletons, graves, witches, zombies, and other ghastly creatures. . . . . Walking around our regular workout route, we marveled at people's effort to set up…
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We returned to our usual routine after returning from our long staycation at Laguna Beach. . . . . . . When I heard (from Trey) that Alex's Firewire Tuomo v4 surfboard repairs were complete, I drove to Santa Cruz's Midtown Surf Shop to pick it up. . . . . . I made it a fun day by walking with Inna on West Cliff…
Read More: Enjoying Santa Cruz