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So we upgraded our internet, phones and cable to Time Warner Signature Home service. That's how we got 4 free tickets to the Nascar race. Here is my new internet speed. Basically a DS3 into my house!

It snowed in Charlotte!

How 'bout a dip?

It started snowing on Christmas Day and into today....

Don't think we'll need that fan today!

GET READY! GET SET! GO JETS!!! GO JETS!!!

I know it's cold and snowy up north but it was warm and sunny down south. 62 degrees and I was grillin up a storm!

Crazy storms and tornadoes heading toward Charlotte. Took this photo in the back yard at 7:40pm Wednesday!

Mikey Backiel the Famous!

Took this little (or should I say BIG) bugger out of the pool today. 13 year Cicada invasion!

Norway. Weird!!

Weird Weird!! I will not comment further!

Promoting Witch Hunt!

A TRIBUTE TO MY GOOD FRIEND. Rodney James Wotton, born January 14th, 1965, in Jersey City, NJ, died September 11th, 2001, in the Terror Attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Growing up in Lincroft, NJ, Rod played Little League baseball and was active in the Boy Scouts. A merit badge in Computing helped influence him toward a career in computer science. Rod graduated from Middletown High School South and continued his education at Brookdale Community College, earning an associates degree in computer science. His career started at Publishers Phototype International in Carlstadt, NJ. This helped him secure a position with Chemical Bank in Somerset, NJ. Advancing up the ranks to systems programmer, Rod transferred to New York City, and this led to his most recent employment with Fiduciary Trust International on the 97th floor of the World Trade Center, Tower II. He spent most of his time with Fiduciary in data center management, where his forte was disaster recovery and data integrity. He advanced to the Vice President level and eventually became the senior vice president of web design. Rod was dedicated to his work and would spend many hours at home, nights and weekends, on the phone or at his computer, assisting his associates. Rod met his wife, Patricia, in 1991, and they were married on May 13th, 1995. Their daughter, Dorothea Jean was born October 4th, 1999, and their newborn son, Rodney Patrick, was born September 19th, 2001, just 8 days after the attacks. A memorial service for Rod was held simultaneously with baby Rodney Patrick’s baptism on Oct. 27th, 2001 at St. Catharine’s Church. Rod is remembered for his tender affection for his wife and daughter. He was a dedicated husband and father, and friend to many. He enjoyed outdoor activities, including golf, going to the beach, softball, roller-blading and running. When he reluctantly hung up his running shoes due to knee problems, his passion became weight-lifting, vegetable gardening and a 1988 Ford Mustang. Rod was a fun-loving person with a quick smile and a positive attitude towards life. He was always helping people in need and spent summers as a teenager at the local park helping physically challenged children learn to swim. More recently, he and his wife participated in several social activities in Middletown, NJ, including the Newcomers Club, greeting new residents. Rodney was an extraordinary person with many friends and relatives who loved him. We will always cherish the memories of Rod. A big tease with a very playful personality. He aspired to his position through diligence and perseverance without complaint. Although Rod never had the chance to meet his son, it is our hope that Rod Jr. inherits his dad's dedication and tenacity. Rod proved that hard work and a sense of humor could move you up the ladder of success. His warmth and compassion towards his colleagues will be sorely missed.

Here's a better picture of 1 WTC...

Downtown Charlotte on a beautiful day!

Charlotte at sunset. November 30th, 2011.

1 WTC November 17th, 2011.

Midtown Manhattan. November 18th, 2011.

Baby Nora says the NY Giants are number 1. Superbowl here we come!!!

Congratulations to the 2012 NY Giants Super Bowl Champions!!!!

We were at the Charlotte International Autoshow and Nora found her dream car!!!

On the attack!

Good morning!

James Comey - United States Hero!!!

Lana and.me...

Took this pic of Trump Force One in April 2016 at LaGuardia...

Reason Define Album - Far From Strangers Debut this Friday 3/24 8PM at the Underground in Charlotte. Hear the tail end of the 106.5 FM promo.... (Sorry I was not fast enough to get the whole broadcast) https://youtu.be/In9u8bc0d-Y

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away....

Meteor from my back yard. It's iron (magnetic & melted). But it's the size of a grain of sand. Here it is magnified.

For those of you who do not have a solar filter or solar glasses, you can use a pin-hole camera or small telescope or binoculars. Take a card and cut a hole in the middle matching the circumference of the eyepiece. Place the card around the eyepiece and point the telescope/binoculars at the sun. (DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN THRU THE EYEPIECE!!). You will project the image of the sun onto another piece of paper. Focus the telescope/binoculars until clear. The pinhole camera is simply a card with a pinhole. Place the card in the sun with another card under it. Move the card up and down until you can see a projection of the sun image. I took this photo my iPhone and a small telescope projecting the image onto a white card...

Another picture of the Sun.

The Solar Eclipse has begun in Charlotte!

Just about mid-point in Charlotte!

Max eclipse in Charlotte!

More max!

Post maximum coverage.

Sun is back.

All my pictures in sequence!

Sorry but this country today is "effed" up in the head! Apologies for the terminology but can't think of a better word. Someone will always be offended by something. Why do we only placate certain groups??? We should placate all Americans and Illegals if they are offended by anything!!! Let's take it ALL DOWN!! TAKE EVERYTHING DOWN SO NO ONE WILL BE OFFENDED!!! And then we will have this which should make EVERYONE happy. America wake up and stop this idiocy!!!

Today I am tracking Project Loon. A balloon traveling over my house at 60,000 feet with speed of 13 knots. It is now 39.3 nautical miles south east of the house at altitude 57,600 ft. (Stratosphere) It is a Google project to bring Internet to rural areas. I am tracking this with my ADS-B receiver connected to a Raspberry Pi. First time tracking something other than airliners at the edge of space. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Loon

Merry Christmas from warm Charlotte!

No grilling today!

Nice pool weather.

Me and my girl Liana!

And me and my girl Nora!

Matt with the smoke clouds of 9/11 behind him. He and his classmates saw the 2nd plane slice threw the south tower from their classroom. The tower my buddy Rod was in on the 98th floor.

Happy anniversary kids. I still have this and will keep it always!!!

Took a picture of the International Space Station over Matthews, NC this evening...