Paul's Journal

06/07/2012 20:23 #56524

The chemical smell in the water
Category: water

It has been back again for a bit. I seriously cannot stand it. I won't even wash my salad with it anymore because the salad ends up smelling too.

I want to know what causes it. Its smells sort of like permanent marker. Its not my house either, I smell it in other places. Its almost like it replaced the fishy smell of zebra muscle that used to be in the water.

Is it possible that it is some sort of thing to kill them off. Last time I wrote about it in 2008 (e:paul,44701), (e:matthew) linked to a buffalo news article but the link is gone and I cannot remember what it was. Thats probably a side effect of the chemical itself, lol.

paul - 10/31/16 10:20
It happening again and it happend again two weeks ago. It's not chlorine gas because I let the water sit in a jar overnight and it's still very intense.

metalpeter - 06/09/12 09:48
Scent is a funny thing.... People adjust to things... I would think that people with with allergies would be more prone to smelling more things.... There is no real reason for that thought other then it seems to make sense.... I guess the best example I have is many people can't tell one others have been smoking but most ex-smokers pick up that scent from a mile away not a real mile but you know what I mean.....

paul - 06/08/12 23:18
Are you saying I have a big nose? Because I do lol and when its not allergic I am hyper sensitive to smell.

We do have a water filtration system but I have to replace the filter this weekend.

Someone told me it happens during the time of year when they replace the chloramine with plain old chlorine when the lake "turns over." Not sure what that really means though.

metalpeter - 06/08/12 16:44
-I love the smell of markers or maybe just how the smell makes me feel...Ha
-But from water um no...
-I wonder if you are hyper sensitive to smell in other words other people wouldn't notice it...
- I think you are onto something about it being to kill off stuff that is bad for you
- Where I'm a bit confused and maybe it is just my bad memory or maybe I'm think of a blog from the past... But I thought you guys had an entire water filtration system in your house and then on the sink as well....

-In terms of the Buffalo news.... Think they still have the article it is just in the archives and that is a pay service so......

06/07/2012 16:45 #56522

Being sick sucks
Category: body

I can't believe that I have a cold right now. I think its the combination of allergies and then cold weather plus air conditioning that made me sick. Its one of those stupid painful sore throats where it hurts to talk. Hopefully this spicy veggie soup helps and it goes away soon.

06/06/2012 04:24 #56521

Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy Note
Category: mobile

Its seems pretty awesome so far. I am uaing the Only One ICS rom from

Some highlights:

Android 4.04
Tons of developer options
The keyboard seems more intelligent
There is S voice, the siri competion
The UI seems really snappy
They solved the washed out blacks in the display issue!!
Cut, copy and paste plus select is awesome and accurate for once
facial recognition unlock
full disk encryption option
ICS google chrome browser
NFC is working but Google wallet still disabled :(
The s pen note app is insane. It has many more options now. It is one of the best note taking apps I have ever seen.
New task manager with screenshots of each open app.

metalpeter - 06/11/12 17:42
Wish I understood this... I really have to look into getting a decent phone on a decent plan that doesn't break the bank.... Now I'm not up on Tech but I thought I heard something on the radio that there is some apple tech show... and there are rumors of some new thing... The Main thing is that it works well for you...

matthew - 06/11/12 12:06
Wow, apparently when they operated on my brain they unleashed some hidden knowledge of cell phones I never even knew I had. I don't even remember writing that last comment! LOL :)

matthew - 06/11/12 01:13
If you want the smaller size I would hold off for the Gallaxy sIII. It should be out within the next few weeks unless apple succeeds in getting an emergency injunction.

uncutsaniflush - 06/10/12 22:08
I need a new phone. We won't mention how old and stupid my old phone is. I'm debating between the Galaxy Note and the S II skyrocket. I love the display of the Note but I'm worried that the phone itself is too big for my pockets on a practical level.

paul - 06/10/12 13:17
Ya the phone fits comfortably in all my pants pockets. Voice calls work great too. It is all around the best phone I have ever used. Especially with the ice cream sandwich upgrade.

uncutsaniflush - 06/09/12 22:54
It all looks cool. Do you use it for voice calls? If you do, how is it? And does it fit in your front pants pocket?

06/05/2012 22:32 #56520

on{x}
Category: mobile

Normally I hate Microsoft but this system seems pretty awesome

Its based on a standard language, its free and it runs on android.

The system basically allows you to program event based actions for your phone using JavaScript or by deleting pre-written recipes.

06/04/2012 22:15 #56518

Buffalo Pride 2012
Category: holidays

Hated it. Maybe worst day ever. The only good part was seeing my cousin and the hillariousness of the seagull attack on my brother. Not sure if I am even going next year.

metalpeter - 06/05/12 17:54
Ok I got some wrong info then..... Sorry you didn't enjoy it......

paul - 06/05/12 17:28
The event itself was fine. It was my own issues that made it suck. They definately sold beer. I would say too much of it, LOL.

metalpeter - 06/05/12 17:05
well I'm assuming that you mean the stuff after and not the parade? Wonder how much the weather is a factor in that? Plus didn't they like ask for Donations from what I was reading vs. Free? Also read is it true no beer sales?