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
>