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To Mr. Murphy
I concede the week.
Now just leave me the f*ck alone, okay?
Thx,
Red
Now just leave me the f*ck alone, okay?
Thx,
Red
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This post brought to you...
...by the letter B -- for BOREDOM...
...the letter F -- for frustration...
...and the number 45 -- because I have 45 minutes before I can get the frak out of here.
ETA: ...and also the letter I -- for the idiots who tell their bosses one story, and then leave behind e-mail evidence to the contrary...
...the letter F -- for frustration...
...and the number 45 -- because I have 45 minutes before I can get the frak out of here.
ETA: ...and also the letter I -- for the idiots who tell their bosses one story, and then leave behind e-mail evidence to the contrary...
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Rumors of my death...
...I know I use that one a lot, but when you have weeks -- sometimes a month -- between postings, it seems appropriate. =)
( Click for update )
Anyway... that's the news for now. As you can see, a lot going on. Things are beginning to settle in, but it's going to take longer than I thought. ::sigh:: As much as I love change, I really hate the upheaval sometimes.
( ETA: For the record )
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Anyway... that's the news for now. As you can see, a lot going on. Things are beginning to settle in, but it's going to take longer than I thought. ::sigh:: As much as I love change, I really hate the upheaval sometimes.
( ETA: For the record )
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Still Alive...
...but moving and without internet. Computers will be at the house tonight; the nice cable man will be there tomorrow morning. If all goes well, I'll be back up and running by noon tomorrow.
( For the HW... )
( For the HW... )
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Random Observations on a Wednesday
( Eight random observations... )
It seems odd to end on 8, but I really can't think of anything else. Maybe I'll put a note here that the list is subject to editing as the day progresses. =)
It seems odd to end on 8, but I really can't think of anything else. Maybe I'll put a note here that the list is subject to editing as the day progresses. =)
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T-Minus 23 Hours
Well, it's about that time. I have about two hours left on my day, and then I'm freeeeeee! For a few days, at least. Fighting off the monster of all headaches but, thankfully, it's not a migraine. I can't afford one of those to knock me down right now. I still have to pack!
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And now... time to go back to those @#$% PowerPoint slides. ::sigh::
Where's Doom 3 when you really need it?
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adama_roslin.] There's some gnashing of teeth regarding the UK delay and the possibly-not-recordable nature of the eps...but I never underestimate the creativity of fans in sharing the fun. =)And now... time to go back to those @#$% PowerPoint slides. ::sigh::
Where's Doom 3 when you really need it?
Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot Moment of the Day
Drilling and pumping for oil isn't supposed to require heavy artillery.
"Iran's Navy Attacks and Boards Romanian Rig in Gulf", Andy Critchlow and Marc Wolfensberger, Bloomberg.
[Hat tip: Drudge.]
"Iran's Navy Attacks and Boards Romanian Rig in Gulf", Andy Critchlow and Marc Wolfensberger, Bloomberg.
[Hat tip: Drudge.]
The. Suit.
Been looking for like two years now, and I. Just. Found. THE. Suit.
OMFG.
Must. Have.
Will. Have.
::goes digging for Visa card::
ETA: Alas, I lost the auction in the final 12 seconds. It went for $368.
For those interested, the suit is from the Armani Collezioni, navy blue pin stripe pant and jacket, rayon/wool mix. Not sure of the year, though it was used for the 2004 - 2005 BSG season, so I'd guess at least the 2004 collection.
And, if anyone out there does find it in a size 10, please let me know. Or if anyone has any ideas on how to find another one...
::pouts::
OMFG.
Must. Have.
Will. Have.
::goes digging for Visa card::
ETA: Alas, I lost the auction in the final 12 seconds. It went for $368.
For those interested, the suit is from the Armani Collezioni, navy blue pin stripe pant and jacket, rayon/wool mix. Not sure of the year, though it was used for the 2004 - 2005 BSG season, so I'd guess at least the 2004 collection.
And, if anyone out there does find it in a size 10, please let me know. Or if anyone has any ideas on how to find another one...
::pouts::
Premeditated Claustrophobia?
London flight diverted to Logan after on-board fight; security threat.
Apparently a woman was experiencing a bout with "claustrophobia" and had a "confrontation" with the aircrew/flight crew. The "prohibited items" are listed in other sources as matches, a screwdriver, and Vaseline. So my question is this: Did she plan on her little attack of claustrophobia? Because I know I carry matches, screwdrivers, and Vaseline in my carry-on luggage simply all the time. (/sarcasm)
I think this chick should have to pay for the jet fuel and the fighter pilots' time spent in escort. Especially if she turns out to be just another nutcase.
Apparently a woman was experiencing a bout with "claustrophobia" and had a "confrontation" with the aircrew/flight crew. The "prohibited items" are listed in other sources as matches, a screwdriver, and Vaseline. So my question is this: Did she plan on her little attack of claustrophobia? Because I know I carry matches, screwdrivers, and Vaseline in my carry-on luggage simply all the time. (/sarcasm)
I think this chick should have to pay for the jet fuel and the fighter pilots' time spent in escort. Especially if she turns out to be just another nutcase.
Checklist, feel free to ignore...
Left to purchase for DragonCon:
Items to exchange/return/purchase before DragonCon:
Okay, so I haven't exchanged yet. I haven't heard from the surplus people I bought it from, either. Grrr.
Days till DragonCon:16 15
Eep!
Items to exchange/return/purchase before DragonCon:
Okay, so I haven't exchanged yet. I haven't heard from the surplus people I bought it from, either. Grrr.
Days till DragonCon:
Eep!
Interesting read...
...from National Review Online.
"The Brink of Madness
A familiar place."
By Victor Davis Hanson
An interesting comparison between our current international situation, and the situation as it existed prior to WWII...and some criticisms about cultural relativism.
ETA: And a reading recommendation, on similar topics mentioned in the article: Natural Right and History by Leo Strauss. Also, War: Ends and Means by Angelo Codevilla and Paul Seabury. The Strauss is a bit heavy, but the Codevilla-Seabury book is very readable.
"The Brink of Madness
A familiar place."
By Victor Davis Hanson
An interesting comparison between our current international situation, and the situation as it existed prior to WWII...and some criticisms about cultural relativism.
ETA: And a reading recommendation, on similar topics mentioned in the article: Natural Right and History by Leo Strauss. Also, War: Ends and Means by Angelo Codevilla and Paul Seabury. The Strauss is a bit heavy, but the Codevilla-Seabury book is very readable.
Meme Spam? Yes, please!
This is what happens when the gray hairs give me a boring job to do repeatedly and too often.
( Personality types for today, last seen with Nessa and Stace. )
Tools of the evil empire, huh? Well, I am a Republican...
::evil cackle::
( Personality types for today, last seen with Nessa and Stace. )
Tools of the evil empire, huh? Well, I am a Republican...
::evil cackle::
A bit of FK Spam
Forever Knight Season 3 DVDs will be available 3 October 2006, for those of you who didn't know already and are interested. =)
::heads off back to writing bios::
::heads off back to writing bios::
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Randomness
Yup. Still alive. Bored to death, but still alive. Had a great weekend with Mom, Step-Dad, and Baby Brother. Didn't do a whole lot, but still had a good time. Was nice to visit. Was also nice to be able to pay for a few things for a change instead of being the free-loading kid...especially since the parentals just had to put four tires on their Jeep. ($$$!)
In other news, DH gets home tomorrow evening, and I'm definitely looking forward to it. The next time someone gets a bright idea to send him somewhere for a month, I'm so booking a ticket, at least for a weekend trip. This just sucked. The good news is that he got per diem and worked lotsa hours. The result? A few days off and a few extra dollars. =)
Slow day at work today. Spent some time working on a bio for a Command NPC and, ironically, who I think would by my PC on Nessa's sim. True, I haven't even visited the sim yet, but eh, I'll take the inspiration when it comes. Nessa? I'll probably be dropping a line to see about something as far as positions go. I've seen the list, but the background I came up with on this guy might lend itself to a couple of different areas. Just wanted to see how you feel about that...but I need to finish fleshing him out first. I'll drop a line when I've about got him written up.
Anyway, that's it for now. More later.
Maybe.
In other news, DH gets home tomorrow evening, and I'm definitely looking forward to it. The next time someone gets a bright idea to send him somewhere for a month, I'm so booking a ticket, at least for a weekend trip. This just sucked. The good news is that he got per diem and worked lotsa hours. The result? A few days off and a few extra dollars. =)
Slow day at work today. Spent some time working on a bio for a Command NPC and, ironically, who I think would by my PC on Nessa's sim. True, I haven't even visited the sim yet, but eh, I'll take the inspiration when it comes. Nessa? I'll probably be dropping a line to see about something as far as positions go. I've seen the list, but the background I came up with on this guy might lend itself to a couple of different areas. Just wanted to see how you feel about that...but I need to finish fleshing him out first. I'll drop a line when I've about got him written up.
Anyway, that's it for now. More later.
Maybe.