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Saturday, May 29, 2010 Day 268 current treadmill total: 349,489.00 meters! (19:05 CET)

Still full of the half full glass...(es)




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Today I went to an optician to get a genuine measurement of my eyes.
It resulted in an order of specialised glasses (!).
Although pretty expensive my new (soon to be) glasses,
do their stuff for reading together with working on the computer!


When I told Lucy, she questioned herself too:


Still full of the half full glass ... (es)
" Will those glasses cut my Pine-Seed allowance, Dude? " - Lucy


No!, please don't worry about that Lucy.


Still full of the half full glass ... (es)
" TV seems fine from here, Dude, but I don't know ... " - Lucy


So I offered Lucy my temporary glasses to check for her self:


Still full of the half full glass ... (es)
" I'd rather NOT use them ... " - Lucy


Still full of the half full glass ... (es)
" The newspaper seems clear too! " - Lucy


Still full of the half full glass ... (es)
" As well as that I can see my mansion from here!
Do I need LENSES, Dude?
" - Lucy


" I am sure you don't need glasses/lenses, dear Lucy! "
I responed ...


Still full of the half full glass ... (es)
" What do you mean the time is up,
can't you see that monster over there ... ??? ...
Now, I need to stay here for at least 15 more minutes!
" - Lucy


Yes, I got Tricked again, by Lucy

- !!! -


:-)


Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Day 265 current treadmill total: 348,668.69 meters! (21:00 CET)

The half full glass...(es)

Life changes can be challenging,
although sometimes it's just a way of looking at it:


The half full glass ... (es)
" Dude! ... You look different ! " - Lucy


So I started explaining... as well as a quick revert to my ol' self:


The half full glass ... (es)
" Ahhh, now I know who you are, again! " - Lucy


After further explanations:


The half full glass ... (es)
" So you're telling me, that I am not in focus right now ? " - Lucy


Unfortunately Lucy wasn't...
Untill I switched back to the NEW me ...


The half full glass ... (es)
" So now I am focussed correctly, right ?
Why don't you show the world how you did that, Dude ...
" - Lucy


Not eager to pose, I agreed to the following:


The half full glass ... (es)
" It's true, the glass is half full,
not proud or eager for this challenge,
the amount of detail I get back from wearing these (reading-)glasses is amazing!
" - Mathijs


I guess, for posing, the Pine-Seeds are for ME tonight!


[ Although I AM planning on sharing :-) ]



Sunday, May 23, 2010 Day 262 current treadmill total: 347,799.41 meters! (18:30 CET)

Lucy's *gossip* Update ...

I do not know where Lucy gets all this from,
although I personally enjoy every second:


Lucy's *gossip* Update ...
" Like I was saying ... WOW ... ! ... Pine-Seed !!! " - Lucy


Lucy's *gossip* Update ...
" I wafff going to tell you... " - Lucy


Lucy's *gossip* Update ...
" Now you've just gotta wait ... " - Lucy


Within two minutes:


Lucy's *gossip* Update ...
" I am serious, I just got an email from "Brad 'Sunflower'-Pitt ... " - Lucy


Lucy's *gossip* Update ...
" He is SOOO COOOL, I'll tell you all about it on the couch! " - Lucy


Lucy's *gossip* Update ...
" HAND-TAXI ! ... DUDE!!! " - Lucy


" I am thinking that, I just got tricked, AGAIN! ... " - Mathijs


Not that I mind! :-)


Thursday, May 20, 2010 Day 259 current treadmill total: 346,775.19 meters! (18:00 CET)

Lucy's Statistical Graphs Update

It has been over two months since last update:


And it has been challenging these last two months,
with hardware troubles and a complete reinstall of Windows 7...


My hamster Lucy (4.0) lastest Treadmill Statistics year 1.
" Lucy recorded a new maximum speed at 73.8 cm/s " - Mathijs


HamsterTracker™ Server crashes/ISP blackouts/Sensor misalignments:
Day 18, 19, 21, 32, 34, 100, as well as countless others...



Treadmill time graph year 1

My hamster Lucy (4.0) latest Treadmill Time Statistics year 1.
" As you can see, Lucy's interest in her treadmill is slowly declining ... " - Mathijs


My hamster Lucy's latest Water Consumption Statistics year 1.
" Lucy4.0's average water consumption is 7 ml.
That's 1 ml. more as opposed to Lucy3.0 & Lucy2.0 6 ml. average...
" - Mathijs


Comparing Lucy 2.0, 3.0 & 4.0 treadmill trends.
The more vertical the above line is,
the more distance Lucy ran in her treadmill.
Note that Lucy4.0 is in red.


Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Day 257 current treadmill total: 345,796,47 meters! (19:30 CET)

My Sweet Hamster Lucy!

Part of the fun of taking care of a pet,
is that it can totally take of your mind of all the daily chores and things.


Fortunately Lucy doesn't mind the help:


My SWEET hamster Lucy...
" Dude! ... you there ? " - Lucy


" Yes I am, Lucy... I've even got a 'new' treat for you ... " - Mathijs


This new treat is Hamster-certified dried banana!


My SWEET hamster Lucy...
" You can let go now... Dude ... " - Lucy


My SWEET hamster Lucy...
" Wow ... it's HUUUGE ! " - Lucy


My SWEET hamster Lucy...
" How to carry all this to the bedroom ... ? " - Lucy


Lucy managed to get it in her bedroom within 21.01 seconds!


Thank you Lucy!



Sunday, May 16, 2010 Day 255 current treadmill total: 344,843.91 meters! (18:55 CET)

Lucy's Food Bowl Devour...

Just after Lucy stashed her corn, she was on a rampage:

This happened so quickly,
I was fortunate enough to have the camera fully charged and ready:
It happened all really quickly:


My hamster Lucy's Food Bowl Devour...
IMG_20678.jpg - 0.0 sec. - Timer Start:

My hamster Lucy's Food Bowl Devour...
IMG_20678.jpg - 0.2 sec.

My hamster Lucy's Food Bowl Devour...
IMG_20678.jpg - 0.3 sec.

My hamster Lucy's Food Bowl Devour...
IMG_20678.jpg - 0.5 sec.

My hamster Lucy's Food Bowl Devour...
IMG_20678.jpg - 0.6 sec.

My hamster Lucy's Food Bowl Devour...
IMG_20678.jpg - 0.9 sec. - Timer End.





Ok, I did imagine the timer thing!,
as well as modify the filename...


Although these numbers ARE correct!
This last photograph was photograph number 20.678 (!) I've shot using this camera!





Thursday, May 13, 2010 Day 252 current treadmill total: 344,162.25 meters! (20:45 CET)

Corn She Wants = Corn She Gets!

I am sorry for not being able to post sooner...
It has been busy times, behind the scenes at HamsterTracker™


And just when you think that you've done it all...
Flu kicked in! ... Having killed endless of tissues,
much resting and many asperines ... I am finally (yet slowly) on the mend!


This doesn't mean that Lucy didn't get her attention,
although I was very carefull;
Hamsters can catch your cold and/or flu...

My hamster Lucy's: Corn She Wants = Corn She Gets!
"I managed to do a FULL cage clean,
as well as a nice CORN supply (see previous post)...
" - Mathijs


My hamster Lucy's: Corn She Wants = Corn She Gets!
"Lucy did some inspecting ... hence the shavings on her head... " - Mathijs


My hamster Lucy's: Corn She Wants = Corn She Gets!
"Dude ... CORN! ... " - Lucy


My hamster Lucy's: Corn She Wants = Corn She Gets!
"This is nice! " - Lucy


My hamster Lucy's: Corn She Wants = Corn She Gets!
"I mean REALLY NICE!!! " - Lucy


My hamster Lucy's: Corn She Wants = Corn She Gets!
"Do you want me to get you some? " - Lucy


I am planning to trade Corn for Pine-Seeds soon!


Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Day 244 current treadmill total: 340,418.34 meters! (20:25 CET)

Lucy's Cultural Experience...

Two days ago, I showed Lucy my very first CuteOverload.com shirt,
in an attempt to show Lucy some HamsterTracker™-History & culture:

My hamster Lucy's Cultural Experience...
"Hhhhhmmm... I wanna piece of Corn too! " - Lucy

Today Lucy asked:


My hamster Lucy's Cultural Experience...
"Dude, I've been Lookin' all over!
But I can't seem to find a piece of Corn!!!
" - Lucy

I did a personal check on this issue:


My hamster Lucy's Cultural Experience...
"How does she do that??? " - Mathijs


Getting back to Lucy:


My hamster Lucy's Cultural Experience...
"I told you so, Dude ... no fresh corn ... " - Lucy


I'll see what I can do the next time I do my groceries, Lucy!
(Meanwhile the yoghurt-drops seem to suffice!)


Sunday, May 2, 2010 Day 241 current treadmill total: 338,487.88 meters! (15:50 CET)

Lucy's Advice on IT...

These last few weeks have been challenging,
in fully reinstalling the Dream Machine software after some hardware replacements.
( A new Harddisk and video card was installed; replacing (appearently) faulty ones. )


All these efforts resulted in a much more stable machine :)
Although it DID experience it's HamsterTracker™-Treadmill-Data-Collector-Troubles
this last week...


After a full restore of all (three!) datadrives,
I've upgraded to a new backup system...


This required me to delete the old backup,
to make room for the new ...


(A bit of a scary exercise...
you DON'T want anything to go wrong...
while the final backup is in preperation).


Fortunately, I can always count on Lucy's (sound) advice:


My hamster Lucy's advice on IT-stuff.
"Dude, how's the hardware runnin' ? " - Lucy


My hamster Lucy's advice on IT-stuff.
"I am serious Dude... Look me in the eyes,
and tell me all is alright ...
" - Lucy


My hamster Lucy's advice on IT-stuff.
"I wish I didn't have to tell Lucy about the above problem...
(Fortunately it only took 5 minutes, after which the Dream-Machine runs fine...)
You can imagine my scare ...
Thinking about doing it all over again ...
Made me panic a little...
" - Mathijs


Lucy retired for 30 minutes, or so,
after which she returned:


My hamster Lucy's advice on IT-stuff.
"DUUUDE ... we NEED to TALK ... YOU THERE? " - Lucy


" Can you also spot Lucy's white 'Zipper' on her chest ??? :-) " - HamsterTracker™-Observation Dept.


My hamster Lucy's advice on IT-stuff.
"Dude ... I am looking at you ... and I am VERY SERIOUS ... " - Lucy


To relief the tension, I opened Lucy's cage,
and offered her a Pine-Seed... what helped in clearing the atmosphere...

Then Lucy started talking:


My hamster Lucy's advice on IT-stuff.
"I can never express enough:
MAKE YOUR REGULAR BACKUP!!!

It's a (this) SMALL thing to do right now,
and might save you hours/days in the future ...
" - Lucy


Lucy is RIGHT!
Fortunately, we have our new backup scheme up (tested) and running continuously right now!!!


Question : How's your current backup of all your data? ;-)


Monday, April 26, 2010 Day 235 current treadmill total: 337,049.78 meters! (18:40 CET)

Cute- (and Daily-) Attention Grab, by Lucy

Frequent readers already know, that I've been working on re-installing,
all (HamsterTracker™-) and System- Software for quite a while now.


Having done this exercise a couple of times these last few years,
I finally started documenting the process!,
as well as copying all essential setups to a DVD...


I am (slowly) re-gaining trust in my system, as it seems right now,
the ol' harddisk, on which I got Windows-warnings about,
was the bad fruit in the basket.


After installing a new disk and fully restoring all data,
the system is quicker as well as fewer USB-troubles...
(and I do need to run quite a lot of USB-devices, to run HamsterTracker.com).


Who could ever expect that an internal-on-disk-interface could cause so much troubles?

And you thought I was just enjoying a holiday :-)

Fortunately Lucy isn't to afraid to ask for her attention:


Cute- (and Daily-) Attention Grab, by my hamster Lucy.
"How's the HamsterTracker™-Server doin', Dude? " - Lucy


I started explaining about installing a new video card, as well as a new harddisk,
reinstalling all software ... Bla Bla Bla ...


Cute- (and Daily-) Attention Grab, by my hamster Lucy.
"Sounds like a lot of work Dude...
Have you got time to HamsterTracker™-Serve me a Pine-Seed?
" - Lucy


Cute- (and Daily-) Attention Grab, by my hamster Lucy.
"Sure, my lady! " - Mathijs


Cute- (and Daily-) Attention Grab, by my hamster Lucy.
"Hmmmm, I can smell there is another one... open up, Dude! " - Lucy


Cute- (and Daily-) Attention Grab, by my hamster Lucy.
"Ahhh, there it is! " - Lucy


Cute- (and Daily-) Attention Grab, by my hamster Lucy.
"That's the last one, right Dude? " - Lucy


" For now it is, Lucy " - Mathijs


Cute- (and Daily-) Attention Grab, by my hamster Lucy.
"Ok, I need to get out! Get the Explorer Ball!
Sorry Dude, I forgot: PLEEEAAASSSEEE!
" - Lucy


She did get out (to fully entertain me while helping me to take my mind of the installation process)!!!


We're a Team, you know!



Thursday, April 22, 2010 Day 231 current treadmill total: 335,523.25 meters! (20:55 CET)

Extreme Hardware Troubles ... (hopefully;) Finally Resolved!

This last week has been challenging for HamsterTracker.com:


The 'Dream-Machine' (HamsterTracker™ Data Collecter) turned into a Nighmare-Machine... overnight ... ;-)


I've done EVERYTHING; restoring backups,
upgrading BIOS and after many hours;
downgrading BIOS to a more stable version ...


Re-installing Windows (7 Ultimate)...
Replacing newly obtained Graphics card (on warrenty),
as well as replacing the 750 GB hard-drive...
After Windows 7 complained about a Hardware issue on that drive ...


Currently we're in the process of restoring all 700 GB of raw data
(20.000+ digital photographs, which are mostly of Lucy (current and past) as well as a little bit of other digital stuff),
which does take a while...


Therefore, while this process is still running,
here's a recap of all 'troubles and fixes':


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"I first tried a boot-disk restore after one horrible blue-screen-crash,
after which the system had trouble to boot...
" - Mathijs


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"That's what I did a LOT...
this can be very lengthy processes, as you may possibly know ...
" - Mathijs


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"After finally rebooting ...
IT DIDN'T FIX IT ... unfortunatly
" - Mathijs


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"There was something about drives and paths, that was incorrect,
therefore I tried to make the right changes... which took hours...
without positive results...
" - Mathijs


Having aged three years in a weekend,
I (finally) opted on a full re-installation of Windows 7,
on my ultrafast SSD (=Solid State Drive)!


It installed in 20 minutes,
a couple of reboots, updates and (what felt like) hours later,
it's fully up and running:


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"It's even faster now!
I don't know if that's the new SSD or the BIOS upgrade or the new Graphics card.
It could be the total combination of it :)
" - Mathijs

Then I got A Disk-Drive-Error-Warning!

Reminding me to backup the (750 GB!) hard-drive (Checked and done!),
as well as contact the manufacturer...


I still have to do the last part (contacting etc.),
although I HAVE just replaced it with a new (1 GB!) harddrive:


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"I needed to make sure that the SATA interface on the motherboard
isn't broken, therefore I want to temprorarely place this new drive in the 'box',
without removing the old (broken?) drive...
This needed a little re-wiring ...
starting with the (new) bootdisk: a 32 GB(!) SSD...
" - Mathijs


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"Now the power-cable can service a drive on the bottom of the box... " - Mathijs


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"Power & SATA II, cables hooked up and ready ... " - Mathijs


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"All ready for tests and restore operations... " - Mathijs

Update:

It's running smooth right now...
the ol' 750 GB(!) hard-drive might have been the cause of all my troubles!
I am gaining confidence on the 'Dream-Machine' correctly and stable running...


Unfortunately Lucy's HamsterTracker™-Treadmill Server has been OUT-OF-SERVICE for a while!
Right now the basics are running!
Although I am still working on the HamsterTracker™-Webcam-Server software ...
It (still) needs a few more software tweaks and tuning ...


Extreme Hardware Troubles at HamsterTracker.com
"Dude... you mean to tell me... I've been runnin' for nothin' " - Lucy


Try explaining: "It's good for your health" to your hamster ...
:-)


Thursday, April 15, 2010 Day 224 current treadmill total: 332,636.84 meters! (20:50 CET)

A Cage-clean-chore, Excellently Executed

After many years of practice,
I do feel that I've finally got the hang of it...
Here's the 'Money Shot' of Lucy after which it's all done:


A Cage-clean-chore for my hamster Lucy; Excellently Executed.
"Phhheerrry nice, Dude!!! " - Lucy

Here's what went on before this above photograph:


A Cage-clean-chore for my hamster Lucy; Excellently Executed.
"All clean new bedroom ... " - Mathijs


A Cage-clean-chore for my hamster Lucy; Excellently Executed.
"Fresh new bedding as well as nice clean toilet... " - Mathijs


A Cage-clean-chore for my hamster Lucy; Excellently Executed.
"New Kräcker & food ... " - Mathijs


A Cage-clean-chore for my hamster Lucy; Excellently Executed.
"As well as some new cardboard for Lucy to shred.
Which she ignored on first instance...
" - Mathijs


A Cage-clean-chore for my hamster Lucy; Excellently Executed.
"Peanut is more important! " - Lucy


After safely putting her peanut in her bedroom,
Lucy started to shred the (half) cardboard box...
(That's good for your hamster's teeth!)


That's when I photographed the first picture (above) of today's blog!


Cutie!, isn't she?


Monday, April 12, 2010 Day 221 current treadmill total: 330,710.25 meters! (20:00 CET)

Software troubles...

As it seems, we are totally back online etc...
These last few days (week) where a bit of a 'horror'-like experience here at HamsterTracker™...
System crashed after installing some software/USB-hardware...

My hamster Lucy didn't notice, but we've experienced some major software troubles....
"Even the Windows repair didn't do it's stuff ... " - Mathijs

Half Empty / Full Experience! It was...

Although it was challenging to attempt to repair,
it was also a scary experience!


Fortunately this gave me plenty of time to observe these few days of blossoming:


My hamster Lucy didn't notice, but we've experienced some major software troubles....
"Depending on weather they last only days... or hours ... " - Mathijs


Reboot ... restart ... update ... it's a lenghty process:


My hamster Lucy didn't notice, but we've experienced some major software troubles....
"It gave me the opportunity to make this (better) compositioned photograph ... " - Mathijs


Fortunatly, after many hours..
Restoring the most recent backup. The system finally is like it's ol'self!


The HamsterTracker™-server did it's unexpected too,
fortunately these issues are all resolved now!


We're so glad to be up and fully running again!


Monday, April 5, 2010 Day 214 current treadmill total: 329,335,72 meters! (19:00 CET)

Second Easter Day in the Netherlands!

In the Netherlands we are fortunate enough to celebrate Easter (as well as Christmas),
for two days! Here's our second day:


Second Easter Day in the Netherlands with my hamster Lucy.
"Hard boil an egg.
Decorate it (optionally).
Peel off top.
And cut out a slice for your hamster...
" - Mathijs


Second Easter Day in the Netherlands with my hamster Lucy.
"What's 'EGG' ??? Dude ...
And what's Easter ???
" - Lucy


I explained that I went into the HamsterTracker™-Gardens
to try to find an Easter Egg...

Which after many many hours I did...
Therefore I needed to share this with you Lucy!


Second Easter Day in the Netherlands with my hamster Lucy.
"Thanks Dude! ... * Wink * ... " - Lucy


Second Easter Day in the Netherlands with my hamster Lucy.
"Did you really spent HOURS in the gardens, Dude ? " - Lucy


" I didn't try to explain that I actually met the Easter Bunny... " - Mathijs


Thinking that it might just make Lucy unnecessarily jealous ... ;-)


Saturday, April 3, 2010 Day 212 current treadmill total: 329,329,53 meters! (18:05 CET)

Lucy is a great Bowler!!!

We where talking about sports
when I got this treat for Lucy to enjoy:


Bowling with my hamster Lucy.
"Would you enjoy a game of bowling, Lucy? " - Mathijs


Bowling with my hamster Lucy.
"That doesn't come close to a 'Morich 'Ntense LevRG'-like bowling ball, DOES IT? " - Lucy


" I don't know where Lucy gets this knowledge from ! " - Mathijs


Bowling with my hamster Lucy.
"I CAN work with that, you know ... " - Lucy


Bowling with my hamster Lucy.
"I'll show you ... " - Lucy


Bowling with my hamster Lucy.
"Getting ready to bowl ... " - Lucy

A split second later:


Bowling with my hamster Lucy.
"Strike! ... Dude! ... " - Lucy





Thursday, March 31 2010 Day 209 current treadmill total: 327,856,16 meters! (20:45 CET)

Lucy's Morning Ritual - Reenactment

Lucy and I share this moment every morning...
At a time that I don't have my camera ready, so here's how it goes:


Lucy's Morning Ritual - Reenactment.
"Mornin' Dude ... What's up ??? " - Lucy


" Remember: For Lucy it's late night ... being nocturnal " - HamsterTracker™-Timezone Dept.


Lucy's Morning Ritual - Reenactment.
"Yaaaaaaaaaaawn ... (!) ... " - Lucy


Lucy's Morning Ritual - Reenactment.
"Dude ... Please don't yawn at me ...
That makes me need to yawn too !
" - Lucy


Lucy's Morning Ritual - Reenactment.
"Sorry Lucy ... " - Mathijs


Lucy's Morning Ritual - Reenactment.
"Thats OK! ...
Phhhhude! ...
*knibble* ...
" - Lucy


Lucy's Morning Ritual - Reenactment.
"I just LOVE reenacting, Dude !
Have you got some more?
Let's reenact DINNER-Time now ... (!)
" - Lucy


Wednesday, March 30 2010 Day 208 current treadmill total: 327,769.59 meters! (21:10 CET)

Extreme HamsterTrackin' México by Kim - Part Deux

After experiencing some wonderfull spring days,
with temperatures way above our last cold winter,
we need this warm second part on Kim & Bruce's Mexico adventure:


Extreme HamsterTrackin' México
Extreme HamsterTracking Mexico by Kim and Bruce.
" I LOVE this Peacock!
(In Dutch my last name 'Paauw' translates to 'Pauw' meaning 'Peacock'.
Hence the 'Peacoque Labs.' name !)
" - Mathijs


Extreme HamsterTrackin' México
Extreme HamsterTracking Mexico by Kim and Bruce.
" It is towl art they put on the bed in when they clean the room.
Lucy made friends with them!
" - Kim

Isn't that beautiful?

I wish I'd poses some of those Towel-powers ... :-)


Extreme HamsterTrackin' México
Extreme HamsterTracking Mexico by Kim and Bruce.
" This photo (and the next) is from in and around the hotel. " - Kim


Extreme HamsterTrackin' México
Extreme HamsterTracking Mexico by Kim and Bruce.
" We stayed at the The Grand Coco Bay. In Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. " - Kim


Extreme HamsterTrackin' México
Extreme HamsterTracking Mexico by Kim and Bruce.
" Lucy had to see the table with all of the things on it.
They sat it up for Halloween.
They go to the graves and have food and drink there.
" - Kim


" That sounds a bit scary ('graves' etc.), but fun! " - HamsterTracker™-Party Dept.

Exreme HamsterTracker™-Shouts to Kim ( & Bruce ) !!!

Another report Excellently excecuted!


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Sunday, March 28 2010 Day 206 current treadmill total: 326,834.59 meters! (19:50 CET)

Checking Lucy's Treadmill sensor.

I know that whenever I check the treadmill sensor, Lucy wakes up,
and gets up to do a on the spot inspection:


I was prepared; so I put some fresh dried grass in her living room,
for Lucy to enjoy:


Checking Lucy's Treadmill sensor.
"Inspection by Lucy... " - HamsterTracker™-Observation Dept.



"Dude ... We need to talk, someone is dumping garden waste ... " - Lucy

Fortunately I was pre-prepared:



Checking Lucy's Treadmill sensor.
"That's not waste Lucy ... it's good for you ... I explained ... " - Mathijs


Checking Lucy's Treadmill sensor.
"Very Nice Dude !!! " - Lucy


Checking Lucy's Treadmill sensor.
"Now, what were we discussing ... knibble ... Dude ... ? " - Lucy


Fortunately the sensor is working fine!

After some troubles these last couple of days,
it seems that Lucy (simply) didn't seem to feel like running.
This is normal for a hamster and does happen occasionally.


Saturday, March 27 2010 Day 205 current treadmill total: 326,829.12 meters! (19:45 CET)

Geekin' hobby stuff while Spoiling Lucy

When going out for groceries, I didn't forget Lucy:


Geekin' hobby stuff while Spoiling my hamster Lucy.
" Lucy's TREAT-JAR is now filled with three flavors of Vitakraft 'Drops'. " - Mathijs

Meanwhile we were experiencing some software difficulties:


I restored my Windows 7 SSD (Solid State Drive) to a previous backup.
In this process I must have mis-checked a checkbox...
It resulted in a following scary error, which popped up EVERY time:



NTLDR is missing
Press Ctrl Alt Del to restart






















"Restarting, lead me back to this screen again,
like a continues loop...
I had to boot from the original Windows install disk, to run a repair...
That fortunately DID the TRICK and fixed it!!!
" - Mathijs


I am not quite sure, what NTLDR stands for.
I think it's "New Technology LoaDeR",
because of that being what failed... loading the Operating System...


After the repair, done by my genuine 'Windows 7 Ultimate' install-disk,
the system gave me a following (next) scare:


Geekin' hobby stuff while Spoiling my hamster Lucy.
" It somehow needed to check the current bootdrive,
which fortunately completed without ANY errors...
" - Mathijs


Then the system rebooted again,
without problems...
Pfffffffffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew !

Fortunately Lucy had her own treat ready

While I was fixing all this ...


Geekin' hobby stuff while Spoiling my hamster Lucy.
" It's a good thing I hoarded some of my treats, right Dude? " - Lucy


" I can't wait to give Lucy a 'new' flavored 'Drop'...
as well as tell her about all this ...
" - Mathijs


Just waiting on Lucy to wake up...



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