Looks like the Ford is beginning to do its happy overheating dance again…I got stopped in traffic a few miles below the 83 onramp, and the temp light began to climb. I noticed some steam or smoke rising from around the edge of the hood, and immediately turned the heater on. I was able to limp into work and put oil and coolant in, but I’m going to be eyeing the gauge from now on, waiting for the inevitable.

My attempt to fix the Apple Pro Mouse worked; following these directions I was able to pull the unit apart and repair the busted connections at the beginning of the cord. The directions were helpful but not without their flaws (the pictures are useful but not clear, and there are a few missing details which would have really helped.) I have to pick up some electrical tape and clean up the connections before I reseal the mouse, and then it’s good as new.

In some fun design news, the 2003 Christmas card is coming out pretty well so far; Jen and I have a pretty humorous idea for it, and I’m trying to build a lot of it this week so we can get it out the door.