Many computer sytems are not coming with software any more. Some come with trial versions that expect you to spend $100+ to upgrade to a full version. At the request of the computer club here in Florida, I did a little research to see what is available for FREE.
Many of us need a Word Processor to create documents and letters. There is an excellant "open source" Word Processor that very closely mimics Microsoft Word. It's GOOD. The program is called ABIWORD. You can download it to your PC in less than 5 minutes with a WI-FI connection. To get there go to:
http://abiword.com/
If you need a full blown immitation of Microsoft Office, consider "Open Office" that includes Word Processor, Spreadsheet, and a presention package. Go to:
http://www.openoffice.org/
Downloading is free, but it could take an hour or more at WI-FI speeds.
Both are FREE!!!!
Enjoy your travels.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
January get together in Bushnell, FL
On January 31st, we got together for our annual pot luck dinner at Dogwood Mobile Home park in Bushnell, FL. Arranged by Joe, Ellie and Linda Van Haelst, we had 55 folks attending with most showing up shortly after noon.
After socializing, Ellie started us off with a prayer. Then Charlie Kline asked for a moment of silence for Ola Williams and Deroy Putman who passed away this past fall.
During dinner, Tom Roule introduced special guests, Bill Conway (past president of the Northeast Area) and his wife Pat, Paul DuBois (Northeast Area 1st vice president), Ed Hoag (Northeast Area 3rd vice president) and his wife Lori and Eleanor Rizzi (Northeast Area treasurer) and her husband Frank.
After dinner, Paul Du Bois updated us on recent events in the Northeast Area. Considerable
progress is being made for the Northeast Area rally in Essex Junction, VT as well as possible changes to New York laws allowing out of state dealers and, therefore, future conventions in New York. Sam Allen is not running for Northeast Area president due to Pat’s health. Paul will be running for the office.
After dinner, we continued to socialize, and complain about the 60 degree temperatures, fully realizing no one up north was sympathetic.
It sure was good to get together and we hope to see everyone soon. Thank you, Joe, Ellie, and Linda and see you same place January 30th , 2010.
After socializing, Ellie started us off with a prayer. Then Charlie Kline asked for a moment of silence for Ola Williams and Deroy Putman who passed away this past fall.
During dinner, Tom Roule introduced special guests, Bill Conway (past president of the Northeast Area) and his wife Pat, Paul DuBois (Northeast Area 1st vice president), Ed Hoag (Northeast Area 3rd vice president) and his wife Lori and Eleanor Rizzi (Northeast Area treasurer) and her husband Frank.
After dinner, Paul Du Bois updated us on recent events in the Northeast Area. Considerable
progress is being made for the Northeast Area rally in Essex Junction, VT as well as possible changes to New York laws allowing out of state dealers and, therefore, future conventions in New York. Sam Allen is not running for Northeast Area president due to Pat’s health. Paul will be running for the office.After dinner, we continued to socialize, and complain about the 60 degree temperatures, fully realizing no one up north was sympathetic.
It sure was good to get together and we hope to see everyone soon. Thank you, Joe, Ellie, and Linda and see you same place January 30th , 2010.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Joe Van Haelst's Potato Soup
During our January Dinner in Bushnell, many asked for Joe's famous Potato Soup recipe. So, after much coaxing, here it is:
In a pot mix,
4 cups of water
4 cups of cubed potatoes
1 cup diced carrot ts
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
Cook until vegetables are tender. Caution, do not drain.
Broth
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup of flour
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of any kind of cheese you like (I use Velveeta)
2 cups diced ham
In a pan, melt butter, add flour and stir until smooth. Add milk a little at a time until smooth. Add cheese and ham. Add salt to taste. When hot and cheese is melted add to vegetable mixture and serve.
In a pot mix,
4 cups of water
4 cups of cubed potatoes
1 cup diced carrot ts
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
Cook until vegetables are tender. Caution, do not drain.
Broth
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup of flour
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of any kind of cheese you like (I use Velveeta)
2 cups diced ham
In a pan, melt butter, add flour and stir until smooth. Add milk a little at a time until smooth. Add cheese and ham. Add salt to taste. When hot and cheese is melted add to vegetable mixture and serve.
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