Yes. I solved the computer in kitchen problem by using a 20' length of
speaker wire . I have found when I am in kitchen I am usually cleaning it
floor, doing dishes ,putting stuff away, etc. almost constantly while I cook
my meals. Now I can just load in a program into the Eggs-Actor timer and
have it remind me to checkup on all the crucial things.
Like when I am cooking a roast for 3 1/2 hours . I would have it remind me
3 hours in , to check on it , 15 minutes later check it again,
and then at 3 1/2 hours . That way I won't let it get over cooked .
(it is easy to add or take time away from each step by the way )

"Mike Avery" wrote in message
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Jim Rutledge wrote:

Hi, HAPPY EASTER !!!
We are developing the Eggs-Actor 3000 timer
for the XP operation system just in time for Easter
Season!!! It is designed as a timer for meal
preperations, exercise workouts, and much much
more!!


I have severe misgivings about computers in kitchens. They are hostile
environments, the air filled with flour dust, steam, grease, and other
unpleasant things.
I went to a local hardware/cookware store and found a nice timer that is a
clock and has 4 timers in it for about $15.00. It has a magnet so it can
stick to ferrous metals, and a clip so I can put it on a shirt pocket or
other areas. It's been in constant use for over a year, most of that in a
commercial bakery. I had to change its batteries once.

Also, if I leave the kitchen, I can take the timer with me, whether that's
to remind me that something needs to be checked, or so I can time glue
drying on a woodworking project.

I am reminded of one of Steve Ciarcia's comments when his column, "The
Circuit Cellar" was in Byte Magazine (and Byte was still being published),
"With enough programming skill, any $5,000 computer can be made to imitate
a $20.00 electronic gadget." Of course, computers are cheaper now.

Mike

Yes. I solved the computer in kitchen problem by using a 20' length of
speaker wire . I have found when I am in kitchen I am usually cleaning it
floor, doing dishes ,putting stuff away, etc. almost constantly while I cook
my meals. Now I can just load in a program into the Eggs-Actor timer and
have it remind me to checkup on all the crucial things.
Like when I am cooking a roast for 3 1/2 hours . I would have it remind me
3 hours in , to check on it , 15 minutes later check it again,
and then at 3 1/2 hours . That way I won't let it get over cooked .
(it is easy to add or take time away from each step by the way )

"Mike Avery" wrote in message
news:mailman.11.1111848307.218.rec.food.baking@mai l.otherwhen.com...
Jim Rutledge wrote:

Hi, HAPPY EASTER !!!
We are developing the Eggs-Actor 3000 timer
for the XP operation system just in time for Easter
Season!!! It is designed as a timer for meal
preperations, exercise workouts, and much much
more!!


I have severe misgivings about computers in kitchens. They are hostile
environments, the air filled with flour dust, steam, grease, and other
unpleasant things.
I went to a local hardware/cookware store and found a nice timer that is a
clock and has 4 timers in it for about $15.00. It has a magnet so it can
stick to ferrous metals, and a clip so I can put it on a shirt pocket or
other areas. It's been in constant use for over a year, most of that in a
commercial bakery. I had to change its batteries once.

Also, if I leave the kitchen, I can take the timer with me, whether that's
to remind me that something needs to be checked, or so I can time glue
drying on a woodworking project.

I am reminded of one of Steve Ciarcia's comments when his column, "The
Circuit Cellar" was in Byte Magazine (and Byte was still being published),
"With enough programming skill, any $5,000 computer can be made to imitate
a $20.00 electronic gadget." Of course, computers are cheaper now.

Mike

Hi, Mike. Your timer sounds good. Do you happen to have a brand name to
share?
Michelle

Hi, Mike. Your timer sounds good. Do you happen to have a brand name to
share?
Michelle

MBellerjeau wrote:

Hi, Mike. Your timer sounds good. Do you happen to have a brand name to
share?

It's a Presto timer. Amazon has them for $9.99. I'm not pushing
Amazon, but here's a pointer to them which shows the timer.
http://tinyurl.com/dc3me

Mike

MBellerjeau wrote:

Hi, Mike. Your timer sounds good. Do you happen to have a brand name to
share?

It's a Presto timer. Amazon has them for $9.99. I'm not pushing
Amazon, but here's a pointer to them which shows the timer.
http://tinyurl.com/dc3me

Mike

I, too, wrote a simple timer for my own use that I've posted for others
to use. Your program sounds much more capable than mine but maybe some
will find mine useful, too.

This is a single 'channel' timer that dings when the time is up. I find
it very useful when I'm baking, or watering the lawn, or waiting for a
tv program. It has large numerals so it can be read across the room.

Take a look at http://moya.us/Examples/

I, too, wrote a simple timer for my own use that I've posted for others
to use. Your program sounds much more capable than mine but maybe some
will find mine useful, too.

This is a single 'channel' timer that dings when the time is up. I find
it very useful when I'm baking, or watering the lawn, or waiting for a
tv program. It has large numerals so it can be read across the room.

Take a look at http://moya.us/Examples/

I, too, wrote a simple timer for my own use that I've posted for others
to use. Your program sounds much more capable than mine but maybe some
will find mine useful, too.

This is a single 'channel' timer that dings when the time is up. I find
it very useful when I'm baking, or watering the lawn, or waiting for a
tv program. It has large numerals so it can be read across the room.

Take a look at http://moya.us/Examples/

I, too, wrote a simple timer for my own use that I've posted for others
to use. Your program sounds much more capable than mine but maybe some
will find mine useful, too.

This is a single 'channel' timer that dings when the time is up. I find
it very useful when I'm baking, or watering the lawn, or waiting for a
tv program. It has large numerals so it can be read across the room.

Take a look at http://moya.us/Examples/

I, too, wrote a simple timer for my own use that I've posted for others
to use. Your program sounds much more capable than mine but maybe some
will find mine useful, too.

This is a single 'channel' timer that dings when the time is up. I find
it very useful when I'm baking, or watering the lawn, or waiting for a
tv program. It has large numerals so it can be read across the room.

Take a look at http://moya.us/Examples/

I, too, wrote a simple timer for my own use that I've posted for others
to use. Your program sounds much more capable than mine but maybe some
will find mine useful, too.

This is a single 'channel' timer that dings when the time is up. I find
it very useful when I'm baking, or watering the lawn, or waiting for a
tv program. It has large numerals so it can be read across the room.

Take a look at http://moya.us/Examples/

I, too, wrote a simple timer for my own use that I've posted for others
to use. Your program sounds much more capable than mine but maybe some
will find mine useful, too.

This is a single 'channel' timer that dings when the time is up. I find
it very useful when I'm baking, or watering the lawn, or waiting for a
tv program. It has large numerals so it can be read across the room.

Take a look at http://moya.us/Examples/

I, too, wrote a simple timer for my own use that I've posted for others
to use. Your program sounds much more capable than mine but maybe some
will find mine useful, too.

This is a single 'channel' timer that dings when the time is up. I find
it very useful when I'm baking, or watering the lawn, or waiting for a
tv program. It has large numerals so it can be read across the room.

Take a look at http://moya.us/Examples/