Worked through many failed attempts to have Amazon Echo control my whole house audio. The main source has been iTunes on a Mac Mini, connected to the whole house amplifier. I have tried many things (spoofing HUE HUB the closest) to have Alexa control iTunes on the Mac. I have had a gen 1 Amazon Echo that I got from […]
The power went out last night around 8:30 due to an accident on Business route 7. According the Sheriff’s Office tweet, “W. Main Street near Simmons Road (between Purcellville and Round Hill) will be closed for a significant period of time due to a single vehicle crash involving a utility pole. Utility crews from @DomEnergyVA are on scene and power […]
I got around to posting a Best of 2016 Photo Gallery. Hope you enjoy.
I created a new Gallery of the Best Photos from 2017. It was a fun year in photography. Started it with a new Nikon D500, and ended it with a new Nikon D850. Have a look at a few of the shots.
December 21, 2017 I received my second Echo, an Echo Spot. This was to be my new alarm clock for the bedroom. Step one was to tape over the camera (it can be disabled in software, but that is software). Then I would have an alarm clock that I could remotely add an alarm too (when I make my flight […]
I am switching this site to more of a blog, than photos, as I am now using SmugMug for photos. Click on the link in the header to get to smugmug or click here – https://kevincossaboon.smugmug.com/
At the end of August I went in to buy a Tesla Model S. I had the financing setup, and really was only deciding on new or certified used. After 2 hours with them, I left and did not buy a Tesla. Here is why; Likes: Acceleration, absolutely amazing! Drove the base 70D and I was amazed at the feel […]
Once owned by Thomas Jefferson and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 215-foot tall Natural Bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. More information at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-bridge#general_information [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”72″ gal_title=”2017 VA Bridge”]
While visiting the Virginia Natural Bridge State Park, we took in the Caverns. I was expecting a view like the luray caverns, and this was nothing like that. Luray caverns have large rooms and many Stalactites, where this one give you more of the feeling of being in a CAVE. Excellent visit. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”73″ gal_title=”2017 October Caverns”]
From Septembers walks [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”71″ gal_title=”2017 September Walks”]
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