wanderings of a curious mindRandom Bitshttp://www.heukels.com/pblog/2012-05-29T14:43:36ZSquarespaceTiringhttp://www.heukels.com/pblog/tiring.htmlMichael Heukels2012-05-29T14:19:08Z2012-05-29T14:19:08ZDCA->SDF->8 hours->ORD->BOS->2 days->ORD->4 hour delays->SDF->one day->3 hour delay->DCA

That was my week.

At least I didn't have to go to ATL on Friday like originally planned.

]]>Not a toyhttp://www.heukels.com/pblog/not-a-toy.htmlMichael Heukels2012-05-24T13:15:56Z2012-05-24T13:15:56ZThen what is it?

]]>When 200 is cheaper than 90http://www.heukels.com/pblog/when-200-is-cheaper-than-90.htmlMichael Heukels2012-05-21T17:57:46Z2012-05-21T17:57:46Z

 

So, what did they do before?

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So, I had an HVAC technician out b/c the AC system was acting a bit wonky. He tested the system and declared the valves in the compressor were going. His recommendation, net new system. Alterative, new compressor ~$3k.

Following week, different company sends out a tech. 10 min later "nope, compressor is fine, but something is wonky". 10 minutes more..."hey...do you have air return filters?

"yes I do".

"Did you know that normally people either have filters at the returns or at the blower unit in the attic. And, you have them in both places."

So, the filter in the attic, which hasn't been changed in 10 years, had collapsed, and was clogging up the coils. So, cleaned that out, learned that there is stuff called 'coil cleaner'.

$200...a lot cheaper than $90.

]]>Fascinatinghttp://www.heukels.com/pblog/fascinating.htmlMichael Heukels2012-05-09T00:36:20Z2012-05-09T00:36:20ZCool story on the American Airlines all you can fly first class program.

LINK

]]>Just what you want to be picked up inhttp://www.heukels.com/pblog/just-what-you-want-to-be-picked-up-in.htmlMichael Heukels2012-05-03T21:26:08Z2012-05-03T21:26:08Z 

After a long day at a corporate training center.

]]>Found himhttp://www.heukels.com/pblog/found-him.htmlMichael Heukels2012-05-02T09:55:58Z2012-05-02T09:55:58Z

He's in line at dca at 530 am.

]]>Project updateshttp://www.heukels.com/pblog/project-updates.htmlMichael Heukels2012-04-17T21:25:50Z2012-04-17T21:25:50ZA couple of projects for a friend's boat that I helped with. A teak table new floor.

]]>Go TSA!http://www.heukels.com/pblog/go-tsa.htmlMichael Heukels2012-04-13T11:51:46Z2012-04-13T11:51:46ZTSA Waste
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]]>Train trippin'http://www.heukels.com/pblog/train-trippin.htmlMichael Heukels2012-04-11T21:00:16Z2012-04-11T21:00:16ZSo, Amtrak doesn't exactly set the standards for transportation service but I was pleasantly surprised the other day...in addition to mystery meat hot dogs, they have Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA available in the snack car. It's almost like someone was trying.

]]>NYChttp://www.heukels.com/pblog/nyc.htmlMichael Heukels2012-04-10T14:28:15Z2012-04-10T14:28:15Z

NYC for the weekend. Was recovering from a nasty cold but still had fun.

Went to the High Line park for the first time.

Good coffee shop at the southern end.

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