Well we were out for a drive in the subaru for a little off road action since finally getting everything fixed. We stumbled upon this old school that was built quite some time ago but its last day of service was the 1991-1992 school year. It since has been left abandoned and while walking though it we noticed someone has gone in and ripped out all the copper wiring and every radiators from the classrooms.
Link to the gallery can be found here
Link to the gallery can be found here
Link to the meet gallery can be found here.
The photo’s are watermarked but if you would like a non-watermarked copy then just send me a PM and I’ll get you a link to one. Only done this so they don’t end up on a poster. The turn out went great in my book and we had about 50+ total cars (including the hondas, nissans, pickups & 1 vw (hehe greg). I know I didn’t get a picture of every car and I apologize about that but I stayed on the move the whole time and came home and realized I had 2 drinks and a hotdog and was quite dehydrated lol.
If anyone would like me to put a name to the photos in the gallery just shoot me a pm and I’ll change it. I was so glad that we actually had some nice weather (little hot) but I think it turned out great and just wanted to thank the people that made it possible so I’ll list a few here 
Fairway Subaru – For the great food, drinks, music, and moving the cars around so we could have what we needed. Special thanks to Jan and Daniel for helping getting everything ready!
Subaru of America – For the great swag we gave away.
BFG (Rubberman) – For bringing some stuff to give away… minus the rally book that got picked up but recovered.
Dell Computer Corporation – For sending the Dell All in one printer.
Woo Hoo were listed on FairwaySubaru.net also now 
http://www.fairwaysubaru-sc.com/subaruclub.htm
Just so everyone knows who helped put this event on you can see below:
Well this all started out as a joke with my wifes best friend when I saw Mr. Bill forsale in a local toy store and mention thats cool but i’m not spending 8 bux on that. We left and went into another store and the best friend hands me a bag (which I thought was to carry) and she said no dummy open it. She bought me Mr. Bill so I started taking pictures of my adventures with Mr. Bill at work, home, and out and about. Check back often as he goes though some weird stuff, we won’t mention the vegas incident but if you click on my gallery link on the left or here you can see the pictures.
Today Microsoft announced the availability of Windows Server 2008 Foundation. For small businesses with 15 or fewer users, Windows Server 2008 Foundation puts the reliability, security and manageability of the Windows Server platform within the reach of all businesses at an affordable price. This entry level server gives small businesses access to a core portfolio of IT resources, including file and print sharing, remote access and security. Windows Server 2008 Foundation will be available worldwide beginning in 40 countries in seven languages.
Windows Server Foundation can grow along with your businesses, providing the ability to upgrade to a higher-capability edition of Windows Server as needed. Easy availability of skilled manpower, compatibility with most hardware devices, and the peace of mind gained from running a genuine Windows-based server helps you achieve the highest return on investment.
Windows Server 2008 Foundation is designed to meet your needs better than traditional alternatives:
General purpose Server
Windows Foundation Server provides you with a dependable and affordable technology foundation for running your business applications as well as sharing information and resources. Being based on Windows Server 2008, you can run not only core infrastructure, terminal services and identity management solutions for your business – you can support you core LOB applications built on the simplicity and technical capabilities that Windows Server 2008 provides.
Provides channel convenience
Buying Window Server Foundation could never be easier. Windows Server Foundation comes pre-installed along with your server hardware saving you the efforts of separately procuring and installing the operating system on the server hardware. And as Windows Server Foundation is supported by an extensive network of trusted Microsoft partners, you can rest assured that your investment is reliable.
Make your first server investment
Ensuring your initial server investment is key to the success of your IT, Windows Foundation provides an ideal first server supporting your single-server network. Windows Server Foundation can be also deployed in a variety of ways to meet your needs – providing flexibility. Best of all, Windows Server Foundation is full upgradable to higher versions for when your business grows – the Windows Server family grows with you. You can know that your investment in Windows Foundation server will ensure you data and applications will be reliable, secure and provide room for you to grow as needed.More info
I personally think this is a great idea for a start up business and some small companies that I have delt with instead of trying to sell them several thousands of dollars in software/hardware.
Mar 31
Just figured I’d mention it but I just posted up my little computer store if your looking for computers, parts, accessories just click on the My Computer Store link at the top of the page.
Well I signed up like most people for the public beta of Windows 7 and have to admit I wasn’t expecting it to work as well as it did. It however had a few flaws in it at which I did the whole send feedback stuff. The only issues I had was wireless wouldn’t connect after sleep/hibernate modes, ftp access was broken completely. It appears that they have resolved all those issues now as I now have the latest build and everything is working great. The only thing that seems to be a little annoying now is the UAC even on its lowest setting it drives me crazy so I’ll have to disable that. They included some new themes and gagets. Another thing I found really odd is my bluetooth mouse connected to 7 without having to sync it…….. this was from a fresh installation so it shouldn’t have just openinly connected. I did install the vista bluetooth software from dell and it fixed it so it was now synced but could be a possible security issue…… more to come. To view and read more about Windows 7 check out these news articles.
Mar 28
So you have odd popups, a ton of internet explorer toolbars, Incredimail, Bonzi buddy, and this is just the stuff that you see…….. A lot of spyware runs in the background and can include watching what you do on the internet, capture keystrokes, etc. Hopefully after you read this and follow my suggestions you’re PC will be running in tip top shape!
First thing to do is “try” to download the following programs, I find myself downloading them on another computer and putting them on a USB Flash Drive or a CD.
1. Malwarebytes – Antispyware Software
2. Eusing Free Registry Cleaner 2.0
3. Cleanup or CCleaner – either one will work, I prefer cleanup but CCleaner has some extra built in features
4. Clamwin Antivirus
Now if you have a extra USB Flash Drive laying around then you can go to PortableApps and put most of these on your flash drive. Now they do not offer the registry cleaner or anti spyware I recommend yet.
First step is to install Malwarebytes, after it installs it will run a update to get the latest definitions from their site so let it do this and after it is done start a “Quick Scan” (this usually finds everything without the wait of a full scan). It may take a while even for the quick scan, if you experience pop ups and stuff durning the scan try disconnecting from the internet until it finishes. When it is finished it will show you everything you have on your computer just make sure they all have a check mark next to them and click on the remove selected. You maybe required to reboot so do so.
Installing and using Malwarebytes:
Step 3 (Option 1): Install Clamwin Antivirus, take the defaults after it is installed you may want to do a scan of the system. (Not required but its free)
New: You can install Viper Anti-Virus and its a really small installation but works great! It does cost however but I would use this over symantec nortons any day!!!!!
Step 4: Install the Eusing Free Registry Cleaner 2.0 and you can choose to register but I just click on skip. Click on the scan and it may take a few minutes depending on some machines but when it is done Click Repair and it will remove all the invalid entries… (my average on machines is between 400-800 invalid registry entries) Do not take it upon yourself to manually clean up the registry by going to regedit… this is a very bad way to clean it thus why I use these utilities.
Step 5: Install Cleanup or CCleaner: I will walk you though both installations and using of the 2 packages, I prefer cleanup myself but have used ccleaner lately to remove some stuff and it also has a built in registry cleaner but the other one mentioned above does a more intense scan
Step 5a: Installing and using Cleanup: Download Cleanup from their website and install it, once you run the program it will ask you if you want to do a demo mode which you can try or just skip, Click on cleanup and it will remove all temp files on your system and play the sound of a toilet flushing . This software removes all internet temp files, temp files, and misc cleanup. If you click on the options button you can tell it how intense of a cleanup you want. I just choose cleanup and not change the options.
Step 5b: Installing and using CCleaner: Download CCleaner from their website and install it, When installing ccleaner make sure you uncheck the install yahoo toolbar. as illustrated below:
Now after it is installed launch the program and click run cleaner as illustrated below:
Now after you run all of this your computer should be in tip top shape.
Disclaimer: This an how to and you are to use it at your risk, I cannot be responsible for typo’s, errors, etc. (have to put this)
Mar 24
As some may have noticed the site was down for about 2 days while I moved it to a more cost effective system. Our new hosing services go though hostmonster.com, if you haven’t heard of them click on the banner to the left and find out more… So far they rock.
Well it just got approved today so we will be having our next car meet April 4th at 3pm. Figured a little earlier since they are going to have food and music. We are not sure on the give a ways yet but I’ll probably get some flags, and other small Subaru stuff. If I hear anymore on the give away side I’ll post here.
UPDATE: 3/3/2009 – 9:50PM – SOA is going to be sending a basket full of goodies for our meet 
Location:
Fairway Subaru
2209 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29605
Google Map of Location
If possible let me know who’s coming so I can tell them what we will need food wise…
Pictures of our previous meets can be seen here:
Noelflash.com
Subaru Meet Pictures on Nasioc
Subaru Meet Pictures @ Quaker Steak & Lube (Look at my website above)
Vendors so far:
Fairway Subaru
Subieclub
Subaru of America
Mar 1
I was stumbling around on the net and found this….. absolutly funny in my book.
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