User:Woozle/to-do

Woozle: To-Do List

"What a to-doooo!" -- Glimfeather, The Silver Chair

Introduction

I keep my to-do list here in the wiki, for all to see, for the following reasons:

• <insert sad violin> so people can see how terribly I suffer under the yoke of overwork etc.
• So Harena can keep tabs on it, add stuff, etc.
• So others can offer suggestions, etc.
• Perhaps the public display of the list will encourage me not to abandon it, etc.
• etc.

Harena Reminders

• (none at the moment)

The List

1. (VBZ Urgent, 2003 and again 4/?) Get email-importing-and-management thing (needed for RDA Dispute and for organizing VBZ customer emails)
2. ($, 4/27) Continue working on Mayhall installation issue (I tend to squeeze a few hours in per week on this)
3. (me, 5/7) Back up this wiki. Really. Before something bad happens.
4. (VBZ, 4/14) Fix problem with Stock Log table -- restock items are having their Restock Item ID logged instead of the Restock ID.
5. (VBZ, 3/?) Fix problem with catalog topics (not showing anything) -- turns out to be same as this problem:
   • (VBZ, 3/20) Revise topic pages script to group items by type (had this working earlier; where did that go??)
6. (VBZ, 3/?) Process scanned and photographed merchandise images
7. (VBZ, 4/11) create new images for new ZR items
8. (VBZ, 4/2) Modify shipping database so items "removed" from stock are still logged, destination Null (with comment)
9. (VBZ, 5/17) When adding charges for a Package, dialog should pop up asking if you want to charge the total (yes/no)
10. (Harena, 3/31) shelf for above Zander's desk
11. (VBZ, 3/20) Move all discontinued MT cat#s to "Discontinued" section. Add redirects for all old MT catalog #s. Delete old pages.
12. (Harena, 3/28) Need place to put documents/letters to be taken out of the office, preferably with flat spot on top for other stuff
13. (Harena, 3/26) Write generic credit-card-account-closing letter
14. (VBZ, 3/20) Finish entering Mountain catalog (children's, longsleeve, etc.)
15. (VBZ, 3/20) Assign topics to new items
16. (Harena, 3/22) email Mitsumi webmaster about missing driver for Rev M card-reader/floppy drive
17. (VBZ, 3/?) Set up HappyLife items in database
18. (VBZ, 3/?) Grab HappyLife images from web and process them
19. (VBZ, 3/28) Research different companies listed in http://authorize.net/solutions/merchantsolutions/resellerdirectory/ and apply for processing (one of them? more?)
20. (VBZ, ~3/1) migrate VBZ from shared hosting to dedicated server (hopefully before next billing cycle)
21. (me, 3/?) Send Anna an email with Thoughts in it.
22. (VBZ/me) Begin posting info on lawsuit, and discuss pros/cons of publishing more than just the public documents
23. (VBZ) Desperately need mailing list sub/unsub web script so VBZ can have a mailing list with multiple categories
24. (VBZ) put tags on loose inventory and put it in proper boxes
25. (Harena, ~3/20) email Jackson's mom about possible playdate(s) for Benjamin
26. (me) either get sound recording working on Linux, or move multitrack audio card over/back to Win98
27. (me/VBZ) Set up regular backups for Camilla & Bunsen

(this list is by no means complete)

In-Between Tasks

tasks not requiring much thought, so they can be done while waiting for computers etc.

1. (Hypertwins 3/22) add more blockage to half-door so Benj can't unlock it

On Hold

items scheduled or awaiting resources that are currently unavailable

1. (Harena) Consolidate Verizon landlines on ringtones & caller ID (Verizon needs permission letter first so I can make changes)
2. (VBZ 3/22 from neglected email of 3/18) Formally send in dispute of $60 chargeback (grr... sent it via email... but they want it faxed or something) -- need signed statement from Tene as proof
3. (VBZ, 3/25) Email F1741, F1746, F2092, F2163, F2312, F2344, F2355, F2419, F2477, F2500: do they still want the stuff they ordered? -- need to import F1xxx order emails, which needs email importer thingy because I'm tired of importing folders piecemeal

Low Priority

1. (me/Squad) Java client for SluggySquad
2. (me) Create wiki page(s) specifically for Pinecrest Rd. and surrounding area; notify pinecrestrd mailing list.
3. (me) Revise Issuepedia to be more intuitive

Long-Term

1. (general, 2004) bury internet cable down to pole
2. (Harena, 2004) Finish backyard fence (before weather gets nice would be good)
3. (Harena, 2003) Stairs down to lower backyard
4. (Harena, 2001) Laundry room remodeling
   1. Build new sink base cabinet for laundry rm. (may need riser to accomodate plumbing)
   2. Have replacement sink base cabinet & sink ready for kitchen
   3. Remove cast-iron sink from kitchen & install it in new cabinet
   4. Install replacement sink base cabinet in kitchen
   5. Rip out old, rotten sink base cabinet from laundry room (may have to be done earlier, to make room)
   6. Rearrange washer/dryer against wall
5. (Harena, 3/2005) Build wrap around benches & table for Breakfast Nook
   1. Move lower shelf on bathroom-side wall so it isn't at head-level
   2. Build benches (do we need a new table?)(yes, it would have to be a special narrow one; maybe one of the closet doors we got from Kathy)
6. (VBZ, 2003) rewrite shopping cart software to use mySQL
7. Projects

Done

1. 5/16 done since last update:
   • lots of run/find-bug/fix-bug cycles on HyperMail (import routine); still not working 100%, but only because it keeps running into exceptions for the formatting rules
   • several hours of stuff on the Mayhall project (as well as associated FormTool wiki documentation
   • new statement for Harena's mom
   • miscellaneous legal back-and-forth
   • (me, 5/11; done 5/11) Get SquadWiki back up.
   • preliminary design for front hallway shelf units
   • mowed front & back yards (2 separate incidents)
2. Done earlier, but I forgot to make note (they were listed in the Low Priority or Long Term sections):
   • (me, low-priority) Add GA Dispute information to wiki
   • (me) Create tech wiki -- this was done set up first in SquadWiki 1.0 and then revived and moved to Hypertwiki when SquadWiki died; the project now is to make SubWikis possible so that the TechWiki can stand on its own
     1. (Harena, 4/1) Lower H's monitor arm thingy (5/17 apparently it needs to be lower still, and this can't be done without a major rearrangement)
3. (me, 3/28) Create neighborhood wiki -- much like the tech wiki, this has now been started but needs SubWiki capability to be really effective. I also need to set up a neighborhood page specifically for the Pinecrest Road area, and alert the people on the pinecrestrd mailing list to its existance (re-added to list with new description)
   • (VBZ) investigate state of mySQL on dedicated server -- did this some time ago; it was found to be functional, and the HyperTwiki was then created.
4. (me, 4/19; done-ish 5/6) Finish moving stuff off old 20GB HDs so they're available for "new" Win98 system (one HD has only extra copies of some email DBs; the other is now D: on Mokey, so if there's anything important...)
5. (vbz, 4/28; done 5/5-ish) Enter Liquid Blue 2004 Winter catalog, as it seems to have been... not entered. o.O
6. (me, 4/27; done 5/3-ish, as modified) find some sample images for Kitten to process. Upload them, with instructions. (Actually: found web site for Kitten to download images from. Gave instructions.)
7. (vbz, 4/26; done 4/29) Process orders for SunDog shirts that came in, and any others for in-stock items.
8. (me/VBZ, 4/24; done 4/28) Take notes on documents from Them in preparation for Thursday's phone call (Phone call moved to Tuesday as a result of notes, yay)
9. (me, 4/25; done 4/26) Get Mokey set up with software to investigate FormTool issue for G. Mayhall
10. (me, 4/19; done 4/25) Get Win98 workstation (Mokey, old Kittenmaschien) going
11. (me, 4/22) fix old Kittenmaschien system board so it will boot without requiring alligator clips, and install in chassis.
12. (VBZ, 4/8; hold until 4/13) submit MT restock order (2nd Day Air) (Did this, but can't remember exactly when. It's in the DB.)
13. (me, off-list; done 4/20) Set up issuepedia.org wiki (all but a few details done, e.g. logo image and of course recreating content)
14. (me, off-list; done 4/15) Set up Hypertwin Wiki to accomodate most urgent stuff from SquadWiki (mainly this to-do list)
15. (VBZ, 4/13; cancelled 4/13) call ZR to confirm they got the order sent 4/11 -- never mind; got confirming email 4/13
16. (Harena, 4/12; done 4/13) Update Perlman statement
17. (Harena, off-list; done 4/13) Emailed Arc of NC back about calling
18. (VBZ, 4/4; done 4/11) Place ZR order, if nothing more urgent has come along
19. (Hypertwins, off-list; done 4/11) Mowed lawn
20. (VBZ, 4/10; done 4/11) Rebuild ZR pages (now need to do new images)
21. (Hypertwins, 3/26 (revised); done 4/9) Put up whiteboard for use as Harena's to-do list
22. (VBZ, 4/8; done 4/9) Send bill to LD's dad
23. (VBZ, 4/7; done 4/9) ship in-stock order(s)
24. (VBZ, 3/?; done 4/10) Enter new Zion Rootswear catalog
25. (VBZ, 4/8; done 4/8) Checked for additional orders; put MT restock on hold until next Wednesday
26. (Harena, escalated 4/7; done 4/7) Compose letter to send Verizon giving permission for me to make changes on her accounts
27. (Harena, off-list; done 4/7) processed more Josh forms
28. (me, 4/6; done 4/6) make techwiki index (was techwiki on SquakWiki)
29. (me, 4/6; done 4/6) move & re-link issuepedia (now encyclopinion) pages
30. (me, 4/2; done 4/3) Wrote analysis of first 3 sections of OSC article; had to postpone the rest because it was taking too long. (Note: this got deleted in the Great SquadWiki Deletion of 2005)
31. (VBZ, subtask; done 4/2) unpack old problem orders which have been sitting around since the millennium
32. (VBZ, 3/30; done 4/2) Create an "I spoke with the customer" document for Tene to examine and maybe sign
33. (VBZ, 4/1; done 4/2) Ship SD order which arrived 4/1
34. (VBZ, 3/29; done 3/30) ship LB order which arrived 3/29
35. (Harena, 3/30; done 3/30) Sent email to Central Park School. Received phone call, making it unnecessary for me to call them.
36. (Harena/general, off-list; done 3/30) bury internet cable where it crosses walkway
37. (VBZ, 3/30; done 3/30) Place another order (probably SD)
38. (Harena, off-list; done 3/29) chopped up fallen tree in back yard
39. (Harena, 3/24; done 3/28) Fix scans of Arc forms so H can fill them out
40. (Harena, off-list; done 3/28) fix scans of Josh Summer Camp forms for processing
41. (Harena, off-list; done 3/28) scan Josh forms for summer camp
42. (me, off-list; done 3/28) Revised Issuepedia GWB pages to be more intuitive; added Peace Amendment issue
43. (me, 3/27; done 3/28) send JERS invoice/receipt for repairs
44. (me/VBZ, 3/27; done 3/27) repair stupid laptop
45. (relatives, off-list emergency; 3/26-3/27) repair JERS's computer network & internet
46. (relatives, 3/22; done 3/26) Send Harena's crocheted blanket to Jess, with picture.
47. (family/Harena 2/?; done 3/25) Fix image of baby-blanket so H can print it and we can send blanket to Jess
48. (Harena, 3/24; done 3/25) Email Melissa Bent @ The Arc
49. (VBZ, 3/24; done 3/25) Ship Mountain shirts
50. (Harena, 3/25; done 3/25) fix Bunsen's network problem (was dead onboard network hardware; added PCI net card)
51. (VBZ, 3/25; done 3/25) place LB order (before noon)
52. (VBZ, 3/24) process credit cards for MT order just arrived
53. (Harena, off-list; done 3/24) letter revision, icky phone call, Josh IEP meeting
54. (VBZ, 3/22; done 3/24) Belatedly process order with corrected credit card (forgot)
55. (Harena, 3/23; done 3/24) lots of scanning (and a letter to Hope Valley)
56. (VBZ - 3/20; done 3/22) ship that in-stock order that came in (another one also came in, but ccard was mis-typed... emailed customer)
57. (Harena - 3/22; done 3/22) email Central Park School to ask same questions as phone call, and be prepared to call again on 3/23 if no answer.
58. (Harena - 3/22; done 3/22) Call Central Park School to ask if possibly Benjamin can start early, since he's been accepted there and we've withdrawn him from Hope Valley (and also find out what's happening with the registration paperwork)
59. (Harena - 3/22; done 3/22) Email Peter Perlman to cancel for Wednesday

Links to Check Out Later

• 2005-05-17 Asterisk: open-source Linux PBX
• 2005-05-16 k9copy front-end for DVD-9 to DVD-5 transcoder
• 2005-05-11 Something about legal threats to OSS (long)
• 2005-05-10 Kexi - another DB manager
• 2005-05-10 GwenRename - GUI-based renaming tool
• 2005-05-07 Knoda: reads MS Access files