January 31, 2009
Twitters from the Past
I saw a tweet by Leo Laporte this morning. He was pointing out a new twitter feed that is very creative in concept.
Here's the description:
It was started on Jan 1, 2009 called Genny_Spencer.
I went and read the entries up until today's (there's one a day so there are only 31 so far) and now I'm following "her" so I can get the daily entries. Looks like fun.
If you don't have twitter, you can either hit the site once a week and catch up, or join twitter and follow the feed. It might be interesting - or not. Hard to say. But I figure one tweet a day will not be overwhelming in the least.
Here's the description:
Bio:This is the real line-a-day diary of a young farmgirl in 1937.
It was started on Jan 1, 2009 called Genny_Spencer.
I went and read the entries up until today's (there's one a day so there are only 31 so far) and now I'm following "her" so I can get the daily entries. Looks like fun.
If you don't have twitter, you can either hit the site once a week and catch up, or join twitter and follow the feed. It might be interesting - or not. Hard to say. But I figure one tweet a day will not be overwhelming in the least.
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January 29, 2009
This Is Good For Me
Yes it is. Pilates that is. I had class today and I'm wondering if I'll be able to walk tomorrow.
Good grief. I'm getting stronger, but holy crap - I do tend to cramp up. That's when my instructor and I end up laughing hysterically. Because nothing is more ridiculous than getting a quad cramp in the middle of the boomerang or nearly falling over backward doing the Side Bend with Twist because of an oblique cramp.
Really.
If you want to see these fun things - head over to Pilates on Fifth (they do tend to put commercials in their vid casts, but the exercises are demo'd well)
Here is the Side Bend with Twist. And that evil evil boomerang which I can begin very well - keeping my legs from separating - unlike the girl doing the demo, but invariably end up with quad cramps when I get to the teaser part of it and of course she does that part beautifully.
My my, the things I do to keep my body from falling completely to bits. Of course my instructor is incredibly good. She makes it all look soooo easy. Since she's about 5 years younger than I am, and has 2 teenage daughters... I figure I have a chance to eventually get better. Best part is, she has an eagle eye for form and makes sure I get it right, bless her.
My intention is to never get to the point where I let age take over and freeze my joints in place. Considering how very inflexible my body is - that is a distinct probability. I fight it daily. I may not win - but I'm trying. Heh.
Good grief. I'm getting stronger, but holy crap - I do tend to cramp up. That's when my instructor and I end up laughing hysterically. Because nothing is more ridiculous than getting a quad cramp in the middle of the boomerang or nearly falling over backward doing the Side Bend with Twist because of an oblique cramp.
Really.
If you want to see these fun things - head over to Pilates on Fifth (they do tend to put commercials in their vid casts, but the exercises are demo'd well)
Here is the Side Bend with Twist. And that evil evil boomerang which I can begin very well - keeping my legs from separating - unlike the girl doing the demo, but invariably end up with quad cramps when I get to the teaser part of it and of course she does that part beautifully.
My my, the things I do to keep my body from falling completely to bits. Of course my instructor is incredibly good. She makes it all look soooo easy. Since she's about 5 years younger than I am, and has 2 teenage daughters... I figure I have a chance to eventually get better. Best part is, she has an eagle eye for form and makes sure I get it right, bless her.
My intention is to never get to the point where I let age take over and freeze my joints in place. Considering how very inflexible my body is - that is a distinct probability. I fight it daily. I may not win - but I'm trying. Heh.
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Bye Bye Blago.
I'm guessing Rod's arguments were not especially persuasive.
Not sure.
Just a hunch.
But I get the feeling the Illinois state senators didn't get warm fuzzies because he turned up to give his own closing arguments today.
Since he's a Democrat, you have to love it that he sticks like glue to the Dem talking points:
Oh yes, it's for the chiiillldruuun. You will notice he never says a word about "how" he tried to help the chiiiillldruuun, nothing about whether or not the law allows the governor to take particular actions.
Nope - in true Democratic form, he insists that his intentions were of the highest order and that should be enough for everyone to accept that he's a great guy. He's lookin' out for the chiiiillldruuuun.
Sure thing Roddy.
Of course after he spoke, he had to stick it to the tax payers one more time...
Yeah, heaven forbid the guy get behind the wheel of a car and drive the 4 hours up to Chicago. Or even spring for his own plane ticket.
A real man of the people is Rod.
Oops... Nearly forgot. I think someone should have given Blago a copy of this for Christmas. (Think it would've helped?)
I'm guessing Rod's arguments were not especially persuasive.
Not sure.
Just a hunch.
But I get the feeling the Illinois state senators didn't get warm fuzzies because he turned up to give his own closing arguments today.
Since he's a Democrat, you have to love it that he sticks like glue to the Dem talking points:
"How is it an impeachable offense for helping low income families keep their health?" Blagojevich said. "How can you impeach a governor when what we did was about helping families and kids?"
Oh yes, it's for the chiiillldruuun. You will notice he never says a word about "how" he tried to help the chiiiillldruuun, nothing about whether or not the law allows the governor to take particular actions.
Nope - in true Democratic form, he insists that his intentions were of the highest order and that should be enough for everyone to accept that he's a great guy. He's lookin' out for the chiiiillldruuuun.
Sure thing Roddy.
Of course after he spoke, he had to stick it to the tax payers one more time...
Blagojevich will leave the Senate and the statehouse immediately after his closing argument to return home on a state aircraft, to avoid any "plane issues," spokesman Lucio Guerrero said. State lawmakers and Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn have said Blagojevich is not entitled to state transporation home if he is convicted and removed before he leaves.
Yeah, heaven forbid the guy get behind the wheel of a car and drive the 4 hours up to Chicago. Or even spring for his own plane ticket.
A real man of the people is Rod.
Oops... Nearly forgot. I think someone should have given Blago a copy of this for Christmas. (Think it would've helped?)
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January 28, 2009
For Those Planning On Driving In the Austin Texas Area
Someone wanted to give you fair warning...
Someone wanted to give you fair warning...
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January 27, 2009
Gadzooks!
I have a post I want to write - whether I will or not I don't know (they don't generally last for long in my head). But I just can't type anymore, so hopefully I can get it posted tomorrow.
No I haven't started it. If I had, I'd either post it or delete it. I'm not good at saving stuff for later.
We shall see.
No I haven't started it. If I had, I'd either post it or delete it. I'm not good at saving stuff for later.
We shall see.
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January 26, 2009
It's Been a Long Day
Way too many things going on, way too much stuff going wrong. Top it off by an email that just ticked me off.
I give up. I've got a book I haven't had time to even look at yet. I'm going to go read.
I give up. I've got a book I haven't had time to even look at yet. I'm going to go read.
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Have Your DVR Ready
Today (yes, I suddenly realized it's well after midnight) the trial starts in Illinois. It is expected that Rod Blagojevich - the Boy Gov - will be removed from office sometime this week. Sooner rather than later I would suppose.
However, the Boy Gov seems to take issue with this.
Blagojevich says his trial is 'rigged'
Which leads me to wonder... what happens when the seemingly inevitable comes to pass and they vote Blago out of office? To date, the Boy Gov has pretty much ignored what everyone has said to him and suddenly started acting as if he was a real Governor instead of just playing one in Illinois. The news has been full of stories about him heading to the office with the claim that he has "work" to do for the people of Illinois.
Therefore, I have been speculating about the reaction once Roddy Boy is confronted with the vote. Will he hole up in the Governor's Mansion? (that would be a first, he has never lived there since being elected). Will he head to the Mayor's office in Chicago, throw Richie out, proclaim Chicago as the new Capitol of Illinois, and declare all the downstate lawmakers criminals? (that would make him happy since he wouldn't have to ever head to that nasty "downstate" cowtown ever again)
Blagojevich's reign as Illinois governor was different from the start
Different... um... ooookay. Let's have a look at what is "different".
Oddly enough the tenor of the article suggests that if Blago had been a bit more conciliatory, a bit more ready to play ball with the rest of the government, everything would be hunky dory because he's not a Republican. (if a Republican had done this, they'd be measuring the guy for a lovely straightjacket. But, since it's a Dem... well, it's just a little odd)
However, after reading the article, I now believe it is not outside the realm of possibility for him to do something... interesting. I would not be surprised to see him make a mad dash to his office, lock himself in as soon as they start the vote, and refuse to come out. (have they checked the room for weapons?)
In any case, I expect even more bizarre behavior before this is over. Some of it may even take place on camera. Stay tuned.
However, the Boy Gov seems to take issue with this.
Blagojevich says his trial is 'rigged'
Which leads me to wonder... what happens when the seemingly inevitable comes to pass and they vote Blago out of office? To date, the Boy Gov has pretty much ignored what everyone has said to him and suddenly started acting as if he was a real Governor instead of just playing one in Illinois. The news has been full of stories about him heading to the office with the claim that he has "work" to do for the people of Illinois.
Therefore, I have been speculating about the reaction once Roddy Boy is confronted with the vote. Will he hole up in the Governor's Mansion? (that would be a first, he has never lived there since being elected). Will he head to the Mayor's office in Chicago, throw Richie out, proclaim Chicago as the new Capitol of Illinois, and declare all the downstate lawmakers criminals? (that would make him happy since he wouldn't have to ever head to that nasty "downstate" cowtown ever again)
Blagojevich's reign as Illinois governor was different from the start
Different... um... ooookay. Let's have a look at what is "different".
Soon after, the governor's office would become a bunker. He installed locks on the doors of his Capitol offices as if he was hiding something. He began sneaking in the Capitol through basement tunnels. He refused to live in the Executive Mansion, instead commuting between Chicago and Springfield at taxpayer's expense.
Oddly enough the tenor of the article suggests that if Blago had been a bit more conciliatory, a bit more ready to play ball with the rest of the government, everything would be hunky dory because he's not a Republican. (if a Republican had done this, they'd be measuring the guy for a lovely straightjacket. But, since it's a Dem... well, it's just a little odd)
However, after reading the article, I now believe it is not outside the realm of possibility for him to do something... interesting. I would not be surprised to see him make a mad dash to his office, lock himself in as soon as they start the vote, and refuse to come out. (have they checked the room for weapons?)
In any case, I expect even more bizarre behavior before this is over. Some of it may even take place on camera. Stay tuned.
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January 24, 2009
I Want To Blog Something...
But it's been difficult to come up with something - so I decided to start typing and see what happens. (sorry about that)
I've been giggling like mad over the Blago debacle in Illinois. Now the Boy Gov is gonna hire a PR firm. (too late)
He's been chatting it up with the local media thus causing his lawyer to quit. (If the lawyer who was willing to represent R.Kelly won't keep you as a client... you gotta be doin' somethin' really uniquely bad)
Richie Daley says Blago is cuckoo. (Reminds me of: "It's 3 o'clock according to the kook" - anyone remember that?)
It's better than a three ring circus and gets more entertaining daily. Not to mention, if all the politicians are jumping through hoops to oust Blago, they aren't passing more laws. That would be a good thing for IL.
Next we have the President of the United States having a hissy fit over a radio talk show host and then, in an effort to make himself look more Presidential...
It appears the only words he left out were, "Nonny Nonny Boo Boo, You Can't Get Me"
And I'm not even gonna try and talk about Michelle Obama's dress fiascos for the last few days. I'm fashion challenged, but this poor woman needs help. However, I leave the most excellent reportage in this area to the incomparable Suzette. Who is ever so much better at these things than I am.
Hollywood can't come close to the hilarity of this week in politics. Who knew that having the Dems in power would be so funny.
Anyhow, I guess that's it. I suppose that's some sort of blog post - or not. Now I have to go have dinner. Enjoy your Saturday evening.
I've been giggling like mad over the Blago debacle in Illinois. Now the Boy Gov is gonna hire a PR firm. (too late)
He's been chatting it up with the local media thus causing his lawyer to quit. (If the lawyer who was willing to represent R.Kelly won't keep you as a client... you gotta be doin' somethin' really uniquely bad)
Richie Daley says Blago is cuckoo. (Reminds me of: "It's 3 o'clock according to the kook" - anyone remember that?)
It's better than a three ring circus and gets more entertaining daily. Not to mention, if all the politicians are jumping through hoops to oust Blago, they aren't passing more laws. That would be a good thing for IL.
Next we have the President of the United States having a hissy fit over a radio talk show host and then, in an effort to make himself look more Presidential...
While discussing the stimulus package with top lawmakers in the White House's Roosevelt Room, President Obama shot down a critic with a simple message.
"I won," he said, according to aides who were briefed on the meeting. "I will trump you on that."
It appears the only words he left out were, "Nonny Nonny Boo Boo, You Can't Get Me"
And I'm not even gonna try and talk about Michelle Obama's dress fiascos for the last few days. I'm fashion challenged, but this poor woman needs help. However, I leave the most excellent reportage in this area to the incomparable Suzette. Who is ever so much better at these things than I am.
Hollywood can't come close to the hilarity of this week in politics. Who knew that having the Dems in power would be so funny.
Anyhow, I guess that's it. I suppose that's some sort of blog post - or not. Now I have to go have dinner. Enjoy your Saturday evening.
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January 23, 2009
Maybe It Did Just Get Up and Walk Out
I have lost my microwaveable hot pack. Has anyone seen it? I used it just the other day and now it's gone.
It looks like this. I'm too too lazy to download a pic and post it - thus the link to something that looks like it.
My neck and shoulders often bother me, so I bought this to warm them up and ease the muscles a bit. I use it regularly and I like it. Now it has... disappeared, hit the road, slinked out of sight.
This makes me sad. I did do lots of backward stretching at pilates today with the ladder barrel, but I really need that hot pack. Guess I'll have to buy a new one tomorrow.
It looks like this. I'm too too lazy to download a pic and post it - thus the link to something that looks like it.
My neck and shoulders often bother me, so I bought this to warm them up and ease the muscles a bit. I use it regularly and I like it. Now it has... disappeared, hit the road, slinked out of sight.
This makes me sad. I did do lots of backward stretching at pilates today with the ladder barrel, but I really need that hot pack. Guess I'll have to buy a new one tomorrow.
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January 22, 2009
Six Months
That's how much older Caroline Kennedy is than me.
So I saw this picture of her today (taken by Mark Gormus/Richmond Times-Dispatch to give proper credit). And all I could think was...
Geeze where's my Red Hat?
I'm gettin' OLD!!!
Update: I might be old... But damn I can still laugh! If you haven't seen Iowahawk's I Pledge go now! Be sure to hit the link to watch a snippet of the vid first (a snippet was all I could stomach) then read the transcript.
So I saw this picture of her today (taken by Mark Gormus/Richmond Times-Dispatch to give proper credit). And all I could think was...
Geeze where's my Red Hat?
I'm gettin' OLD!!!
Update: I might be old... But damn I can still laugh! If you haven't seen Iowahawk's I Pledge go now! Be sure to hit the link to watch a snippet of the vid first (a snippet was all I could stomach) then read the transcript.
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January 21, 2009
Because Things Were a Bit Dull
Life decided to rain down a bit of extra fun upon me today.
Yes folks, the UPS driver got stuck in the driveway. Not only stuck, but he also managed to rip it to shreds in his attempts to extricate his vehicle.
*sigh*
I'm not exactly sure how he managed the feat, but at the exact junction of our part of the drive and the neighbor's leading to the common bit, he ended up stuck on the ice directly blocking both driveways. Think of a Y and the truck stuck directly across the bit where the V meets the I.
He had come up to my house to drop off a box. I can only assume he backed down the drive to the junction (why he would do this instead of turning around is anyone's guess). Then upon trying to back his truck around the extra sharp curve and up to the neighbor's house, he got stuck. (my neighbor's son works out of the house next door and UPS visits daily)
I had no idea any of this was going on until I tried to leave for my pilates class. That's when I found the truck blocking the drive, my neighbor's son out there trying to help him, and this incredibly gifted in-duh-vidual spinning his wheels like mad in an attempt to move. There was burning rubber smoke everywhere.
At some point in time, he had put chains on the back tires. So, when he was spinning like mad, he was tearing through the asphalt like mad too. The damage had been done. He had already dug a lovely double trench into the driveway.
I got out of my car took one look and wanted to strangle him. Instead I told them to hold on, went and got salt and started making an attempt to get the ice melted to the point where he could move.
There was much pushing of the truck going on. (as if one person pushing a truck weighing several tons is going to make one iota of difference - what is it with guys pushing trucks?).
The salt allowed him to swing the truck around nearly enough... nearly.
Unfortunately, it wasn't quite enough. And in addition to the trench dug into the middle of the drive, he also managed to dig another into the side of the driveway.
When I said "you NEED to call a tow truck" the in-duh-vidual looked at me, laughed the same type of laugh you hear from Goofy (yes the Disney character) and in that same type of voice said... Yup.
Apparently he figured I was kidding, and climbed into the truck to continue trying to dig up the entire side of the driveway or pop his tires - whichever came first.
After 45 minutes, he managed to rock himself out of there. Leaving the carnage behind. My neighbor's son was supposed to call UPS to make a claim.
Up until now, every UPS driver I've ever dealt with has been very good at his job. Very sharp, and all excellent drivers.
Where they got this guy, I have no idea. It was like they ventured out to a shack in the woods and said "Hey dude, you wanna drive a truck for a while? It'll be fun".
Very luckily for all parties involved, I was able to go to the pilates studio and there was a spot available in the class directly after mine. So, I did get a chance to work out.
I'd still like to strangle all involved. How can people be so stupid as to spin the tires to the point of making smoke and figure it was "okay" as long as the truck gets moved.
Why is it that "it only needs to go a little bit further and it will be out" is carte blanche for trying to move a heavy vehicle instead of calling a guy with a winch to come give it a little tug. It would have taken a very short period of time - the truck would have been out and no damage done.
Now - this idiot's problem is mine. We get the added fun of finding someone to come repair the drive and badgering UPS to pay for it. All because he wouldn't get out the phone and call someone - we now have to get things fixed.
We won't even think about what this might do the next time we have to use the snowblower.
Oh joy.
And just to prove I am NOT a real photographer, it never occured to me even one time to pull out my blackberry and take pictures. I was too pissed off.
Damn I hate idiots.
Yes folks, the UPS driver got stuck in the driveway. Not only stuck, but he also managed to rip it to shreds in his attempts to extricate his vehicle.
*sigh*
I'm not exactly sure how he managed the feat, but at the exact junction of our part of the drive and the neighbor's leading to the common bit, he ended up stuck on the ice directly blocking both driveways. Think of a Y and the truck stuck directly across the bit where the V meets the I.
He had come up to my house to drop off a box. I can only assume he backed down the drive to the junction (why he would do this instead of turning around is anyone's guess). Then upon trying to back his truck around the extra sharp curve and up to the neighbor's house, he got stuck. (my neighbor's son works out of the house next door and UPS visits daily)
I had no idea any of this was going on until I tried to leave for my pilates class. That's when I found the truck blocking the drive, my neighbor's son out there trying to help him, and this incredibly gifted in-duh-vidual spinning his wheels like mad in an attempt to move. There was burning rubber smoke everywhere.
At some point in time, he had put chains on the back tires. So, when he was spinning like mad, he was tearing through the asphalt like mad too. The damage had been done. He had already dug a lovely double trench into the driveway.
I got out of my car took one look and wanted to strangle him. Instead I told them to hold on, went and got salt and started making an attempt to get the ice melted to the point where he could move.
There was much pushing of the truck going on. (as if one person pushing a truck weighing several tons is going to make one iota of difference - what is it with guys pushing trucks?).
The salt allowed him to swing the truck around nearly enough... nearly.
Unfortunately, it wasn't quite enough. And in addition to the trench dug into the middle of the drive, he also managed to dig another into the side of the driveway.
When I said "you NEED to call a tow truck" the in-duh-vidual looked at me, laughed the same type of laugh you hear from Goofy (yes the Disney character) and in that same type of voice said... Yup.
Apparently he figured I was kidding, and climbed into the truck to continue trying to dig up the entire side of the driveway or pop his tires - whichever came first.
After 45 minutes, he managed to rock himself out of there. Leaving the carnage behind. My neighbor's son was supposed to call UPS to make a claim.
Up until now, every UPS driver I've ever dealt with has been very good at his job. Very sharp, and all excellent drivers.
Where they got this guy, I have no idea. It was like they ventured out to a shack in the woods and said "Hey dude, you wanna drive a truck for a while? It'll be fun".
Very luckily for all parties involved, I was able to go to the pilates studio and there was a spot available in the class directly after mine. So, I did get a chance to work out.
I'd still like to strangle all involved. How can people be so stupid as to spin the tires to the point of making smoke and figure it was "okay" as long as the truck gets moved.
Why is it that "it only needs to go a little bit further and it will be out" is carte blanche for trying to move a heavy vehicle instead of calling a guy with a winch to come give it a little tug. It would have taken a very short period of time - the truck would have been out and no damage done.
Now - this idiot's problem is mine. We get the added fun of finding someone to come repair the drive and badgering UPS to pay for it. All because he wouldn't get out the phone and call someone - we now have to get things fixed.
We won't even think about what this might do the next time we have to use the snowblower.
Oh joy.
And just to prove I am NOT a real photographer, it never occured to me even one time to pull out my blackberry and take pictures. I was too pissed off.
Damn I hate idiots.
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Well That's A Relief
My husband did not get laid off yesterday.
Guess I'll shop for a new coat now that we don't have to live on my pay check alone. Heh.
Guess I'll shop for a new coat now that we don't have to live on my pay check alone. Heh.
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January 20, 2009
If It's French...
This:
France looks into "magic cheese" case in South America
Reminds me so much of an episode of I Love Lucy. I couldn't find a youtube of it, but if you've watched the shows, you're sure to remember the one I'm talking about.
Lucy and Ethel and high fashion in Paris. They wear burlap sacks as dresses to a local cafe. Because they are seen in the "trendiest" place around, these suddenly become the rage.
Seems as if this still applies. Beats me why this is so, but it does make me laugh.
France looks into "magic cheese" case in South America
PARIS (Reuters) - France is investigating what it says is a scam mounted by a French woman who sold thousands of Chileans kits to make "magic cheese" for French beauty products, an official said on Tuesday.
Reminds me so much of an episode of I Love Lucy. I couldn't find a youtube of it, but if you've watched the shows, you're sure to remember the one I'm talking about.
Lucy and Ethel and high fashion in Paris. They wear burlap sacks as dresses to a local cafe. Because they are seen in the "trendiest" place around, these suddenly become the rage.
Seems as if this still applies. Beats me why this is so, but it does make me laugh.
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January 19, 2009
Definitely Monday
The heater is acting wonky
Last night the temp was set to 65 degrees, it turned on at one point (about 3am) and didn't turn off until it was over 70. No, it's not supposed to do that.
I woke up in the middle of the night, sweating like mad. Thought I was having a hot flash.
Called the heating people today - they're supposed to send someone out to fix it.
Problem? I just realized we got 5+ inches of snow last night. While my car has no problem navigating the driveway with the snow, I'm not sure the same can be said for the van the heating company guys use.
Second problem? I've forgotten how to get the snow blower going. My husband does the job nearly all the time, so I don't believe I've fired the thing up more than once or twice in 3 years.
There is a process.
I can't remember it.
*sigh*
A call is in to my husband - hopefully he'll get back to me before the heater guy comes to our drive, takes one look, and leaves again.
PS: too late - just got a call, the guy is on the way. Fingers crossed that he can get up here.
Last night the temp was set to 65 degrees, it turned on at one point (about 3am) and didn't turn off until it was over 70. No, it's not supposed to do that.
I woke up in the middle of the night, sweating like mad. Thought I was having a hot flash.
Called the heating people today - they're supposed to send someone out to fix it.
Problem? I just realized we got 5+ inches of snow last night. While my car has no problem navigating the driveway with the snow, I'm not sure the same can be said for the van the heating company guys use.
Second problem? I've forgotten how to get the snow blower going. My husband does the job nearly all the time, so I don't believe I've fired the thing up more than once or twice in 3 years.
There is a process.
I can't remember it.
*sigh*
A call is in to my husband - hopefully he'll get back to me before the heater guy comes to our drive, takes one look, and leaves again.
PS: too late - just got a call, the guy is on the way. Fingers crossed that he can get up here.
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January 18, 2009
Airport Sitting Part 2
Back in the airport - in Cleveland. Way early for my flight, but it's been snowing here, so we didn't know how long anything would take.
Had to resort to soda for caffeine this morning since the stupid "coffee shop" here in the airport has no mocha... geeze. Of course the chick at the counter very snottily said "this isn't Starbucks" and I said "Yes I know that" (I'm pretty sure she didn't quite realize how I meant that comment)
It has stopped snowing... so maybe I'll get out today. I'm typing this on my Eeepc which does manage linebreaks - unlike when I post from my bb.
Had to resort to soda for caffeine this morning since the stupid "coffee shop" here in the airport has no mocha... geeze. Of course the chick at the counter very snottily said "this isn't Starbucks" and I said "Yes I know that" (I'm pretty sure she didn't quite realize how I meant that comment)
It has stopped snowing... so maybe I'll get out today. I'm typing this on my Eeepc which does manage linebreaks - unlike when I post from my bb.
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January 17, 2009
Airport Sitting
I'm off and way for a one night trip to... Cleveland. It's for work of course although it's a social get together.
Thus I am once again tempting the travel gods to wreak some havoc.
I'm sure the entire world will know if we end up in the drink, but I have my bb so I too could do on scene reportage. Even now I'm trying to prewrite some blog comments in my head. (Naturally I would forget all of it in a real emergency... But it gives me something to do while I wait)
Of course, I now have very few readers - most having jumped to facebook -. don't find it worth the extra time to stop by to read my scribbles, much less comment.
So to those who have stuck with my blogging, I thank you. (Thought I should say that before boarding the plane - just in case)***
*** this post makes me laugh even more than my cows on Mars post.
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January 16, 2009
Oh Yeah, Let Me Get Right On That
In answer to an email received today.
You want me to click over to a couple of unknown web sites, download a couple of programs I know nothing about, then install them on my server behind my firewall, all in an effort to transfer two tiny files from an ftp server.
Interesting interpretation of "secure file transfer" you've got there.
Here's a hint: Telling me it's "free" doesn't make it alright.
Really.
You want me to click over to a couple of unknown web sites, download a couple of programs I know nothing about, then install them on my server behind my firewall, all in an effort to transfer two tiny files from an ftp server.
Interesting interpretation of "secure file transfer" you've got there.
Here's a hint: Telling me it's "free" doesn't make it alright.
Really.
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Hey Kids!
Name the next Mars Rover!
Deadline Nears for Student Contest to Name NASA's Next Mars Rover
I suggest keeping in mind yesterday's enormously important news. You may want to consider the following... Elsie, Mrs. O'Leary, or Bossie.
If the rover has a "cow name" it may be able to fool the cows and blend in thus allowing us to keep tabs on them as we gather intel on where they are and what they're doing. Not to mention helping us figure out the best way to round them up and de-gas them.
I'm just sayin'...
Deadline Nears for Student Contest to Name NASA's Next Mars Rover
I suggest keeping in mind yesterday's enormously important news. You may want to consider the following... Elsie, Mrs. O'Leary, or Bossie.
If the rover has a "cow name" it may be able to fool the cows and blend in thus allowing us to keep tabs on them as we gather intel on where they are and what they're doing. Not to mention helping us figure out the best way to round them up and de-gas them.
I'm just sayin'...
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January 15, 2009
Cows on Mars!
Today I saw this headline:
Clouds of Methane May Mean Life on Mars
and because I already know about this:
and because I too can put the ever powerful liberal method of deduction into action...
I deduce there are many many cows on Mars.
Many.
What does this mean?
Well, if they ever get there, our astronauts will have access to lots of milk to make ice cream and cheese and other such delights.
However, in an effort to combat this methane menace we need to get there quick and take along these items:
Cow Backpacks Trap Methane Gas
You know... in an effort to stop global warmening on Mars. After all - we must concede that global warmening on earth has caused some incredibly difficult times...
Shocking cold wave drops temps to 40 below zero
So that's it people! We MUST go to Mars, find the cows, and stop the madness.
Write Barak Obama now! Insist that he make this a priority in his administration.
We Must Save Mars!
Clouds of Methane May Mean Life on Mars
and because I already know about this:
a dairy cow cranks out about 142 kilograms of methane per year
and because I too can put the ever powerful liberal method of deduction into action...
I deduce there are many many cows on Mars.
Many.
What does this mean?
Well, if they ever get there, our astronauts will have access to lots of milk to make ice cream and cheese and other such delights.
However, in an effort to combat this methane menace we need to get there quick and take along these items:
Cow Backpacks Trap Methane Gas
You know... in an effort to stop global warmening on Mars. After all - we must concede that global warmening on earth has caused some incredibly difficult times...
Shocking cold wave drops temps to 40 below zero
So that's it people! We MUST go to Mars, find the cows, and stop the madness.
Write Barak Obama now! Insist that he make this a priority in his administration.
We Must Save Mars!
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January 14, 2009
What Is It About Little Swimmy Fish
I splurged today and bought myself a "theme" for my blackberry. I am not a person who needs to change the backgrounds of stuff on my computer or my phone, so this is definitely noteworthy.
Really I don't care about backgrounds.
But I was over reading BBGeek's post today and saw the "Underwater Theme" and couldn't resist it. There's something about little fishies swimming on my screen that I find hilarious. Don't know why. Especially if you stop to think that I won't see it very often. It's not like I sit staring at my BB screen... (no I don't - too many other things to stare at)
Now, if this theme doesn't cause my BB to freeze up, I'll be very happy with it. So far I've downloaded a free theme or 2. the problem is - the icons suck and then the entire thing freezes, causing me to have to pull the battery. That's about the time I go back to the default plain vanilla theme that came on the BB and delete the crappy theme off my device.
Sadly for theme writers, I could care less what my screen looks like if my phone is constantly needing to be rebooted.
I shall hope this one is different. So far it's lasted though my icon reorganization (new themes tend to randomly order the icons and I like them in certain places). That's excellent.
Only time will tell if I've wasted my money or not. So far not. This could change.
Really I don't care about backgrounds.
But I was over reading BBGeek's post today and saw the "Underwater Theme" and couldn't resist it. There's something about little fishies swimming on my screen that I find hilarious. Don't know why. Especially if you stop to think that I won't see it very often. It's not like I sit staring at my BB screen... (no I don't - too many other things to stare at)
Now, if this theme doesn't cause my BB to freeze up, I'll be very happy with it. So far I've downloaded a free theme or 2. the problem is - the icons suck and then the entire thing freezes, causing me to have to pull the battery. That's about the time I go back to the default plain vanilla theme that came on the BB and delete the crappy theme off my device.
Sadly for theme writers, I could care less what my screen looks like if my phone is constantly needing to be rebooted.
I shall hope this one is different. So far it's lasted though my icon reorganization (new themes tend to randomly order the icons and I like them in certain places). That's excellent.
Only time will tell if I've wasted my money or not. So far not. This could change.
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