Comments for Timothy Hoogland http://www.timothyhoogland.com IT Professional Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:40:46 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Toys For Tots Chicagoland Motorcycle Parade 2011 by me http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/12/06/toys-for-tots-chicagoland-motorcycle-parade-2011/#comment-323 me Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:40:46 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=267#comment-323 Thank you for the comment! I absolutely loved it! I will be back for more next year, Rain, Snow, or Shine. Thank you for the comment! I absolutely loved it! I will be back for more next year, Rain, Snow, or Shine.

]]> Comment on Toys For Tots Chicagoland Motorcycle Parade 2011 by Jack Voss http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/12/06/toys-for-tots-chicagoland-motorcycle-parade-2011/#comment-302 Jack Voss Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:50:46 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=267#comment-302 I'm proud to say that the 2011 TFT Parade was my 29th in a row, and it gets better every year. I call it "The World's Greatest Motorcycle Parade". Tim, you gave one of the best accounts of The Parade that I've ever read. It's always so much fun. It's like having your birthday and Christmas and the Super Bowl all at the same time. And, remember, it's the only Chicago parade that actually helps people and has a beneficial purpose. Thanks for your support! I’m proud to say that the 2011 TFT Parade was my 29th in a row, and it gets better every year. I call it “The World’s Greatest Motorcycle Parade”. Tim, you gave one of the best accounts of The Parade that I’ve ever read. It’s always so much fun. It’s like having your birthday and Christmas and the Super Bowl all at the same time. And, remember, it’s the only Chicago parade that actually helps people and has a beneficial purpose. Thanks for your support!

]]> Comment on Toys For Tots Chicagoland Motorcycle Parade 2011 by Jeff http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/12/06/toys-for-tots-chicagoland-motorcycle-parade-2011/#comment-301 Jeff Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:23:42 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=267#comment-301 Been riding for years, this would have been my 4th Toys for Tots ride. You'll see more and more events, that allow you to give back. At least you're not just starting to get out of that shell of yours. You can always give back even when you're not riding. It's a great feeling regardless. Been riding for years, this would have been my 4th Toys for Tots ride. You’ll see more and more events, that allow you to give back. At least you’re not just starting to get out of that shell of yours. You can always give back even when you’re not riding. It’s a great feeling regardless.

]]> Comment on Toys For Tots Chicagoland Motorcycle Parade 2011 by Ray Mulac http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/12/06/toys-for-tots-chicagoland-motorcycle-parade-2011/#comment-300 Ray Mulac Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:26:27 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=267#comment-300 Tim, I totally agree with you. 3rd year in a row for me riding in the parade.I get the same feeling each year.Merry Christmas to You and your lady. Ray Tim, I totally agree with you. 3rd year in a row for me riding in the parade.I get the same feeling each year.Merry Christmas to You and your lady.

Ray

]]> Comment on Powerful Metal Joy Machine by mike k http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/10/18/powerful-metal-joy-machine/#comment-281 mike k Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:05:54 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=248#comment-281 Welcome to the 2-wheel world. It's cool, isn't it, that so many people don't 'get it'? Makes it a bit more exclusive for those of us who do. When I got back into riding 20+ years ago, some family and friends were negative and critical. But as the years passed and they saw me still alive (!), and having fun (!!), they gradually, grudgingly, came around. A few even began to express interest. Yes, it's more dangerous than driving a car (never kid yourself, it really is), and no it's not for everyone. But for those who 'get it'... it permeates our lives, our dreams. There's no going back. Welcome to the 2-wheel world.
It’s cool, isn’t it, that so many people don’t ‘get it’? Makes it a bit more exclusive for those of us who do.
When I got back into riding 20+ years ago, some family and friends were negative and critical. But as the years passed and they saw me still alive (!), and having fun (!!), they gradually, grudgingly, came around. A few even began to express interest. Yes, it’s more dangerous than driving a car (never kid yourself, it really is), and no it’s not for everyone. But for those who ‘get it’… it permeates our lives, our dreams. There’s no going back.

]]> Comment on Powerful Metal Joy Machine by Jeff/Tofu http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/10/18/powerful-metal-joy-machine/#comment-280 Jeff/Tofu Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:02:48 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=248#comment-280 Yes sir. We met early on this year and have ridden quite a few times, both learning more and more day after day, ride after ride, and it's never quite the same. Given the both of us being car guys and both owning bikes, I can also attest and say that riding is definitely a universe all in its own. Shiny side up and rubber side down, this is a part of my life that is always going to remain down to my very soul. See you soon bro! - Jeff. Yes sir. We met early on this year and have ridden quite a few times, both learning more and more day after day, ride after ride, and it’s never quite the same. Given the both of us being car guys and both owning bikes, I can also attest and say that riding is definitely a universe all in its own. Shiny side up and rubber side down, this is a part of my life that is always going to remain down to my very soul.

See you soon bro!

- Jeff.

]]> Comment on Call for Action – Chicago Window Tint Ticket by Window Tint http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/05/06/call-for-action-chicago-window-tint-ticket/#comment-270 Window Tint Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:34:19 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=150#comment-270 That is why it's incredibly important to make sure your caught up with window tinting laws. Cops are vigilant on it. Not only that, but getting pulled over for tint can open the door for many more things. Best to err on the side of caution and stay within the legal limits; that's my opinion. That is why it’s incredibly important to make sure your caught up with window tinting laws. Cops are vigilant on it. Not only that, but getting pulled over for tint can open the door for many more things. Best to err on the side of caution and stay within the legal limits; that’s my opinion.

]]> Comment on Another Power Play From Apple by me http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/05/12/another-power-play-from-apple/#comment-41 me Thu, 12 May 2011 20:10:19 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=187#comment-41 As far as I know the "temperature sensor" is just that. If you didn't know all current SATA hard drives come standard with SMART technology that not only monitors the hard drive temperature but also the errors, rpms, hours on, and many other factors that are mission critical in predicting hard drive failure. So as far as I am concerned, until Apple proves otherwise, they just did this to do it and make more money. As far as I know the “temperature sensor” is just that. If you didn’t know all current SATA hard drives come standard with SMART technology that not only monitors the hard drive temperature but also the errors, rpms, hours on, and many other factors that are mission critical in predicting hard drive failure. So as far as I am concerned, until Apple proves otherwise, they just did this to do it and make more money.

]]> Comment on Another Power Play From Apple by Jon http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/05/12/another-power-play-from-apple/#comment-40 Jon Thu, 12 May 2011 20:07:17 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=187#comment-40 > If you look at the Apple ‘average customer’ > profile, this move will not affect more than 90% > of loyal Apple customers Congratulations on missing the point. Delete your comment it's wasting a couple precious kb. Tim, one question I have, is, are Apple's temperature sensors better? If Apple wants to do something rude, it should explain itself. That it has failed to publicly provide an explanation case for the proprietary hardware (and that'd have to be a pretty damn strong case) is unprofessional and unfriendly. I agree with you there. As far as a "power play" goes . . I say good. This will only lean further pressure on the market. > If you look at the Apple ‘average customer’
> profile, this move will not affect more than 90%
> of loyal Apple customers

Congratulations on missing the point. Delete your comment it’s wasting a couple precious kb.

Tim, one question I have, is, are Apple’s temperature sensors better? If Apple wants to do something rude, it should explain itself. That it has failed to publicly provide an explanation case for the proprietary hardware (and that’d have to be a pretty damn strong case) is unprofessional and unfriendly. I agree with you there.

As far as a “power play” goes . . I say good. This will only lean further pressure on the market.

]]> Comment on Another Power Play From Apple by kostby http://www.timothyhoogland.com/2011/05/12/another-power-play-from-apple/#comment-38 kostby Thu, 12 May 2011 18:51:33 +0000 http://www.timothyhoogland.com/?p=187#comment-38 If you look at the Apple 'average customer' profile, this move will not affect more than 90% of loyal Apple customers. Like most people who drive Buicks, Accords, and Camrys, what the mainstream customer wants is a reliable computing 'appliance' that they don't have to worry about or even think about. If it breaks, they call someone else to fix it. When it gets slow, full, or unreliable, they buy a new one. It's primarily the hardcore fanbois, developers, systems integrators, and 3rd-party upgrade vendors and repair facilities who will have to deal with this new 'feature'. If you look at the Apple ‘average customer’ profile, this move will not affect more than 90% of loyal Apple customers. Like most people who drive Buicks, Accords, and Camrys, what the mainstream customer wants is a reliable computing ‘appliance’ that they don’t have to worry about or even think about. If it breaks, they call someone else to fix it. When it gets slow, full, or unreliable, they buy a new one. It’s primarily the hardcore fanbois, developers, systems integrators, and 3rd-party upgrade vendors and repair facilities who will have to deal with this new ‘feature’.

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