Author Archives: patclem

WordPress – Android Market

Posted on September 17, 2011 by patclem

So I’ve been trying to get WordPress – Android Market to work.  I keep getting: HTTP status code: 412 was returned.  Precondition Failed. I’m gonna keep trying for a little while.  Apparently folks hosted on ICDSoft (which I am) are having trouble. … Continue reading →

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Comcast Xfinity Voice Service – a Nashville experience

Posted on August 9, 2011 by patclem

OK, so back several years ago, we switched our phone service from AT&T to Vonage.  We saved a TON of money since then.  But, occasionally we’ve had miscellaneous minor problems with the service, some were my home phone wiring.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Time for a Patclements.com Facelift

Posted on August 6, 2011 by patclem

I’ve been running my site on Geeklog for many years now, at least 5 or 6.  It’s time for a facelift.  Contemplating the change for many years, even through serving for two years as webmaster for harpethbikeclub.com using Joomla, I … Continue reading →

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Where Have I Been?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by patclem

It’s been quite a while since I wrote an article about the death of Sharon Bayler. If you follow me on Facebook or you browse my Flickr page, you can probably figure out what I’ve been up to. But if … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Cyclist Killed – RIP Sharon Bayler

Posted on May 18, 2010 by patclem

It always makes me very sad when a bicyclist is out enjoying a country road or their ride to work and is run over by a speeding car.  Sharon Bayler was riding just north of Taft, TN on state highway … Continue reading →

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Fowler “Pappy” Boppy Stanton – story from a student

Posted on March 7, 2010 by patclem

Today at Boppy’s funeral, we met many people, some Donna, Sonata and the rest of the family knew, others were from life before our crew.  We heard many stories.  From Mindi Mercer via email to Donna, This story was never … Continue reading →

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Fowler Stanton, Amadeus and the Sea Monster

Posted on March 5, 2010 by patclem

Last week on the evening of February 25, 2010, our family lost Fowler Stanton (Boppy.)  He was Donna’s stepdad and the man that raised her.  He was always up to something crazy or poetic.  The story below is one we … Continue reading →

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Camera is Ready to Upgrade, Which One?

Posted on February 8, 2010 by patclem

I guess readers can see that I’ve gotten pretty big into photography.  It’s another good way to combine my favorite sports and activities with yet another challenge.  I’ve carried my DSLR across Iowa on my bike in my handlebar bag.  … Continue reading →

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365 Flickr Project

Posted on January 25, 2010 by patclem

I don’t know if many folks have heard of a 365 project.  You essentially take one photo per day and post it to a set on Flickr.  The basic rule is you have to post a picture from that day, … Continue reading →

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Motorola Droid Review

Posted on November 29, 2009 by patclem

As a Verizon customer for years, I was a little reluctant to switch to AT&T just for an iPhone.  I mean really – your smart phone has to first work properly as a phone, and I know from observation that … Continue reading →

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