Recent content by BillG_in_TX

Pandora - a \"music discovery service\" I just thought I would share something neat that I found recently when searching for a Muzak type service for my brother's office. Pandora is a creation of the Music Genome Project, and you can read all about it right here. You can create your own...

I was at home for lunch today and spotted our local Red-tailed Hawk chowing down on a squirrel in my neighbor's front yard (see attachment). He wasn't too concerned with me being "up close and personal" with him. Of course, I was using all 10x of my optical zoom. Here's a close-up - and he was...

Did Muhammad get \"moderated\"?????? It appears as if our venerated webmeister started a thread, and it got deleted! (see attached) OK - who's the brave moderator that pulled the trigger?

Will \"Search User Profiles\" ever come back? Way back in the old days, when I first joined this site, there was a search function that allowed you to scan user profiles for pertinent matches. For example, PT425 owners in Wisconsin, or Kubota L345 owners anywhere. I used it all the time, and...

Muhammad, I just registered for the discussion forums at a photography website, and noticed a PayPal donation button at the bottom of the registration page (see attachment). While I did not donate there (yet), I will donate to TBN as soon as the opportunity arises. Unless there is a reason...

Looking for help in diagnosing a major problem with our lawn tractor. Our church bought a Scotts L17.542 on 8/30/02 and it now has 120 hours on it. After locking it up last week, with no apparent problems after mowing the church lawn, today it wouldn't move. There is a disconnect lever in back...

Does anyone know what FAS.exe does? It is running in my secretary's home computer, and shows up in the Processes section of Windows Task Manager (she has Home Edition). She brought the computer up to the office so I could "fix it", but I'm at a loss. At times the computer (a newish Dell...

wroughtn harv\'s blacksmith neighbor Harv, You have a neighbor up in Farmersville who just got a big writeup in the Dallas Morning News. (sorry folks, but I think you have to sign up for a free subscription to read the story.) His name is Jay Silber, and he has a web page. Seems he used to...

I am considering an upgrade from my current tractor, and the Century has my attention, specifically the 2535. The big dealer in the area puts the C-50 loader on this tractor, which is a good thing, I think. However, in comparing the specs, it seems to come up short against most of the...

I stopped by a Tractor Supply in SW Fort Worth this afternoon and found some real bargains on various King Kutter implements. In talking to the sales guy, he said that KK was changing their standard TSC color from <font color="brown">dark red </font> to <font color="yellow"> yellow </font>...

I'm considering dumping my cable service and going with satellite. Is there a real difference in the basic programming, customer service or signal delivery between these two providers? I'm in the DFW area with a clear view of the southern sky. $35/month for 60 channels plus locals and DVR...

John Deere has just reported their 1st quarter results. Deere & Co. (DE), the world's largest farm equipment maker, on Tuesday said earnings more than doubled in the first quarter on improved performance from its agriculture and construction and forestry divisions.

Cooper\'s BBQ DocsKnotInn mentioned that he had ordered a special anniversary package of meat from Cooper's (the mecca of Texas BBQ) in Llano, Texas. I made the pilgrimage myself on Saturday and have the pictures to prove it! As you approach the front door, you first see all the pits where the...

What\'s That Smell?? In today's Dallas Morning News (I especially like the opportunity to order at the end): Don't like eau de farm? Then stay away, si'l vous plait "In Ottawa County, Mich., city folk are moving out to the country to enjoy what they envision as the charm of life in the...

I just received an e-mail from Country Home Products that their 3-point hitch chipper is on sale for $1799 with free shipping. Sounds like a good price on a good chipper from a good company.