Saturday, December 31, 2005
I think I've slept too much the past couple days because I decided to toss Sideways in around 1 am (very good movie, btw). After that, I threw on iTunes and started cleaning up my office while going back and forth between closets. I figured I'd try to pull all my dress shirts into my bedroom closet and in doing so realized more than half were pretty much garbage. I'm trying to salvage one from a stain in the kitchen right now, but the other nine are going to the Salvation Army. Next thing, I went through some short sleeve collared shirts and just couldn't believe the stuff I still had. I mean, shirts from my summer in Michigan before going to FSU so very ancient. I don't know what I was thinking keeping those for this long as I most likely can't fit in them nor are they at all near any current style (though Mrs. Bubba might say most of my shit isn't anywhere near today's style, but that's another story). Maybe its fitting that I'm going through crap on New Year's Eve. Maybe I'm doing whatever I can to extend this year, the known, to keep off 2006. As if I can prevent it without my sleep. I just know its weird being wide awake near 4 am without alcohol coursing through my blood stream. And that I should be fine with 2005 going away.
Friday, December 30, 2005
A couple days I walked by my pool and noticed the water had receded. I was totally ruling out a leak because I know that would kill the depleted wallet. I really didn't give it a second thought until I looked at the hot tub and notice that it, too had lost some water. So, my question is, does the weather we are currently having create an environment where water evaporation is more prevalent? Yes, that's my question.
Zeta, baby! You all know how I love tropical storms and hurricanes. Well, the naming of them.
Bubba is the friggin Devil! I'm sleeping the rest of the day and you can't stop me.
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Thursday, December 29, 2005
Up and moving around and the foot isn't nearly as troubling as it was days previous. Might even meet up with Bubba for a drink, though I'm sure to keep it tame. Jebus, I just jinxed myself.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Friggin Michigan may have blown the game tonight, but the officiating was HORRIBLE. Who the flunk were these people? Kill 'em all, I say!
I've finally done the deed and I'll have a new roof on the house. Now I just need to find several thousand dollars to pay for it.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Well, my foot's hurting like a mofo. I called up my doctor to see if he can squeeze me in, because this thing's a pain in the ass. Or foot, as the case may be.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Well, I am home, but more importantly neolefty has won my fantasy football league, but just barely. He won by 5 points and had significant points from Mark Clayton, Chris Cooley and Frank Gore (who the hell are these guys?) for the victory. Now if I can just find the money to pay him...
Labels: fantasysports, neolefty
mobile post: this could be it
The good news is I'm on a direct flight home, the bad news is that there are three seats per row on this thing. I don't mind small planes, but this is a two hour plus flight in some bad weather so this could be a fun time ahead. And I'm pretty sure my bag didn't make it to the plane so this could suck even if I don't end up dead.
mobile post: on my way
In this ginormous line at the Orlando airport waiting to be screaned. Damn holiday travellers. Trip was successful, though my foot is still giving me problems. Oh, I saw Yo!'s place; he made the best move of his life buying that model home as it is SWEET. I can definitely see the draw now because he's got barely anything to do. Vegas Hotel and I helped move some stuff around and he is now only some sheets away from occupation (the beds have comforters, but no sheets). He even has the mack daddy tv, a 60 inch Sony Wega. OK, I'm a couple feet closer, I might actually make my flight.
Thank Zeus that I slept with the window open at Vegas Hotel's place sure did the trick because now I can breathe again (maybe I should go further into a Robert Plant reference, but I won't).
One shitty thing, though is my foot's bothering me. Vegas Hotel's has a new SVU and I stepped out of it funny last night. It didn't seem too bad at the time, but today it's funny. And not ha ha funny. More like limp like an Egyptian funny (and a Bangles reference!).
Yo! didn't make it up last night, so I won't see him or his new place until later today. It should be interesting as he bought the model home. With everything in it. Only Yo! would do something like that. Who knows, maybe he'll start a trend.
One shitty thing, though is my foot's bothering me. Vegas Hotel's has a new SVU and I stepped out of it funny last night. It didn't seem too bad at the time, but today it's funny. And not ha ha funny. More like limp like an Egyptian funny (and a Bangles reference!).
Yo! didn't make it up last night, so I won't see him or his new place until later today. It should be interesting as he bought the model home. With everything in it. Only Yo! would do something like that. Who knows, maybe he'll start a trend.
Sunday, December 25, 2005
I was going back and forth between the kitchen and watching ESPN so I could check out yestereday's Lions victory highlights. Well, I just walked to the TV and they were just wrapping up. Just my luck. And isn't it just like the Lions to win late in the year to keep them from having a shittier record? Damn they suck even when you don't want them to.
This breathing thing hasn't gotten any better with sleep. Friggin animals are killing my Christmas!
But I did get some cool stuff for gifts. My 8 year old nephew bought me a bartender's guide (I'm glad he knows that his uncle's a lush early) and my mom got me a Hungarian cookbook, electric carving knife, and sweet shirt/tie combo. And I got myself some Benadryl, Merry Christmas to me!
But I did get some cool stuff for gifts. My 8 year old nephew bought me a bartender's guide (I'm glad he knows that his uncle's a lush early) and my mom got me a Hungarian cookbook, electric carving knife, and sweet shirt/tie combo. And I got myself some Benadryl, Merry Christmas to me!
Saturday, December 24, 2005
At my brother's place and drinking a Brahma, the beer of Brazil. And it is just as good as I remember. No wonder I had to drink a couple dozen of these at a time.
It sure ain't helping that these damn animals are giving off dander like nobody's business. I can friggin barely breather here.
It sure ain't helping that these damn animals are giving off dander like nobody's business. I can friggin barely breather here.
I don't know who I was kidding thinking I'd not put any more posts for a few days. I mean, what else do I have to do besides make posts while my folks get stuff ready to head out? Two hour trip up and my brother's going to grill out some crap for dinner. I'm making up some potatoes au gratin for a side tonight so it'll be ready for tomorrow. And tomorrow my folks head out early, but I'm staying up there and hooking up with Yo! and Vegas Hotel for some trouble Christmas night. Well, as much trouble as you can get in on Christmas night.
Friday, December 23, 2005
This place is very condusive to me getting nothing done. I went to bed around midnight, woke up at 9, ran some errands with my mom, had lunch, then took a took hour nap before dinner. The good part of this, though, is I made breakfast (eggs with Hungarian Kielbasa) and sauce for mom's meatballs (though they don't have any paste nor does my dad like pieces of tomatoe in his sauce; I have no idea how dad lived through the depression), so I had a piece in a bunch of stuff around the house. And lots of sleep.
One sort of shitty thing is that one of my friends from high school didn't get back with me, so I won't be seeing him this trip. I guess when you drop into town for three days and give little to no notice, you can't expect miracles.
Well, I guess I'm going to hit the hot tub before passing out. Tomorrow we head up to Orlando for Christmas Eve. Probably no more updates until I get home Monday night.
One sort of shitty thing is that one of my friends from high school didn't get back with me, so I won't be seeing him this trip. I guess when you drop into town for three days and give little to no notice, you can't expect miracles.
Well, I guess I'm going to hit the hot tub before passing out. Tomorrow we head up to Orlando for Christmas Eve. Probably no more updates until I get home Monday night.
I had this crazy ass dream where I ended up getting tortured. I was in some dark room that was cold, but not extremely so. It was a low room and I was strapped to a long table. The one part that stands out is having my mouth pried opened and a piece of my tongue getting bitten off then shoved down my throat. I'll be honest, that wasn't a good dream.
Labels: dreams
Thursday, December 22, 2005
This was crazy, I went out to dinner and I think we had the most adult conversation ever. Though, my dad is now talking about coming to visit me in the ATX. I knew I shouldn't have let him see I have a direct flight back from Orlando.
I'm back from the shopping with my Dad and Mom is ironing up some of my shirts. Apparently Old Navy shirts are really tough to iron and she recommends not getting any more. Well, I've got to go eat the BLT she's made me. Gots to love Mom!
mobile post: shopping is for the birds
So every year I come down for Christmas I have to go shopping with my Dad for my Mom. And every year it is the same; I end up nearly strangling him. Good times!
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
I had a plan to get a new driver'ss license down here only to find out I can get a replacement online and delivered home. Key here is to get a replacement FL one so I can then get a Texas one. Much delayed move I need to do.
My folks place is warm as hell, like 75° insided and they're complaining of the cold. I know they're older, but my place is like 60° and you don't hear me complaining. Key part of that last sentence is the "hear me" part. Anyway, I've got to put the fan on and my folks think I'm nuts. Nuts I say!
Well, JMVC got engaged. First Sealy, then Aces, now JMVC. And that comes after Chilly, Sunshine, and The Cooler getting married. What's everyone's preoccupation with this marriage thing? I just don't get it. Anyway, I guess this when I start tracking down younger, single friends. Or I can jump on the "move to San Francisco" bandwagon with incognegro.
mobile post: not enough
I try to kill through the stacks of old magazines I have laying around. I brought a half-dozen or so, but I'm already through all but one. Damn magazines!
mobile post: sitting on the tarmac
And I remember why I don't like flying so much these days. Getting on the plane and to the airport was fine, but all the families with their screamings and lack of responsibility really gets to me. And don't get me started with that funky smell. Wait a sec, maybe that's me.
I've managed to get up at 5 am and am already to head out. That includes having a package for S. Money to drop off at the post office. I'm impressing myself. If only I could motivate myself (to get up early) in situations when I'm not leaving town. I guess its a bit early to say, since I'm not gone quite yet.
Labels: s. money
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Mrs. Bubba outdid herself tonight with the standing rib roast along other delictable items. That and a few drinks put me in the right mind to pack my shit up so I'm all set for my trip Christmas trip. Now, all I have to do is get up at 5 am to make sure I get to the plane on time.
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mobile post: free food!
Bubba im'd me and he and the misses invited me over for a rib roast and shrimp cocktails. I couldn't get out of the office quick enough.
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Bubba got back from his Italian trip last night and not a moment too soon as there was a train accident in Rome. Why couldn't Bubba have stayed a couple more days?
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Sunday, December 18, 2005
I'm glad to see the Lions did not disappoint. Well, they didn't disappoint in disappointing.
I just got back from the white elephant party and I really lucked out with my gift. I don't know how really to explain it, but its a knife block that you can put any kind of knife into. It's basically a wooden box with an opening on one end. Inside the box are what appears to be long toothpicks. And here's the genius: You just shove your kitchen knifes into the box and the toothpicks things keep the knifes in place. Pure brilliance. And the best part about it, the guy who gave it as a gift made it. Just crazy. The eighth wonder of the world in my house!
Saturday, December 17, 2005
mobile post: it was just supposed to be a drive by
I have a white elephant party to go to, but stopped on the way to see a buddy of mine perform at a coffee shop. Well, he called me out and said he had a song to dedicate to me. So now I've got to hang out. Foiled!
Friday, December 16, 2005
This should be interesting, my Mom said I could make something for Christmas dinner. I'm not really a side kind of guy, so I'll need to thumb through the archives and track something down. Definitely open to any suggestions.
I got this email that pretty much everyone at work is either working on a problem or spent because they worked all night on said problem. That means less people bothering me!
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Well, it is official, I am heading to Vegas for the Superbowl. Just bought the ticket. Flying in Saturday morning and out Monday afternoon. I know I'm tempting fate by going so soon, but if I'm anything it's a fate tempter.
Labels: travel
I heard on the way home that the moon is at its highest point in a 18 year cycle. If I think back 18 years, I was doing next to nothing. Now, nothing. Eighteen years in the future, nothing. Or dead. Though I don't think those are mutually exclusive.
People are the stupidest things on this earth. And this article from incognegro proves it. I mean, stapling brass knuckles to your chest? Jebus strike these people down because it gives me the heebie jeebies.
I got a call from the city of Austin to let me know that I might have a leak. Water during the November time period, 7,000 gallons. I think that's a lot, but figuring I had to actually water my lawn, that wasn't so bad. But then they told me the amount used for this month, 60,000 gallons! So I guess I left the water on to the pool going for a bit longer than I thought.
That Cincinnati-Detroit game on Sunday is going to be ugly just ugly. A protest march around the stadium is planned before the game and Zeus knows what will happen during the game. Friggin Matt Millen needs to get burned in effigy (or, at least, FIRED). Or reality, I'll take either. And did I mention the game starts at 4 PM EST so the crowd will be good and liquored up? It could be a classic Detroit sport's moment. And this is a town known for lots of houses being burned before Halloween, riots when our teams win, and stadium fights. Good times!
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Man, Ben Wallace looks crazy enough with the fro, but these glasses might be going a bit too far. Good thing he's the man or he might get his ass beat. There's also that he's like seven feet tall and is like 300 pounds of muscle might help, too. But the glasses just seem a bit too much. Anyway, it spurred the Pistons onto victory against the visiting Sacramento Kings early tonight and that's all that matters.Labels: basketball, sports
Man, I slept through everything this morning. Along the way I had some crazy dream involving a major terrorist attack on the US and me hopping along some Italian monorail tracks trying to avoid walking across a bridge. And then some Italian security guy catching me and making me walk across the bridge. The bridge, what is it?
Labels: dreams
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Man, this new Yahoo! Mail is great. It's like having Outlook but on the web. I've never really gotten into Gmail, but I'd imagine they're very similar.
Monday, December 12, 2005
So I got this evite and I don't know a single person on the invitation. No friggin clue. Maybe I'll show up and show them!
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Another great showing by the Lions. The only thing better about this performance was that it was on national TV so the disgust could be better shared. Fire Matt Millen!
Funny, tonight's new Simpon's was based in Italy and Bubba's out there right now. Damn Bubba!
Labels: bubba
I just finished this book that either Bubba or S. Money recommended and it ended on a real downer. I'm hoping it was Bubba, because S. Money typically has taste.
Saturday, December 10, 2005
I bought a pair of slippers and I can guarantee they are more comfortable than the ones I used to own.
I got to bed early last night, so I figured I'd run some errands before noon. Key part was the "before noon" part because I wanted to send those winning tickets back to Bally's and ship off my nephew's Christmas gift. Well, I run to Best Buy and get the shit for gifts, headed home to wrap them, then headed to the Post Office around 11:30. Guess what I found? They aren't open for service on Saturday at all. I swear I've stopped in and mailed some stuff before. Well, at least I found out I could do the certified letter via the automated machine. Long live the machine!
Friday, December 09, 2005
Well, I dragging myself to the office and I know it'll be a busy one. So busy, in fact, that I'm wearing a tie. Actually, the tie doesn't really have any effect on me being busy, but I couldn't think of any other way to get that put out there.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
I forgot all about these sports book bets I made before I left last Tuesday. Well, I checked them and I've won about $90 on this four team parlay. JMVC has won $140. Not bad for $5 bets. I wonder if I'll tell him he won...
Labels: jmvc
mobile post: Damn stupid drivers
I tried to do the right thing and avoid traffic before heading to the office. Well, I've been in a backup for 45 minutes on 2222 & 360 due to an accident. Friggin 2222 west is closed. So much for that.
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
I heard this noise in my house when I got back late Monday, but just assumed it was the rarely used heat. It is going to be below freezing tonight so I decided to run the pool pump all night to keep the pipes from bursting. Well, in doing that I found out what that noise was: I had left the faucet that puts water in my pool on. That's probably been on for at least a week. Good times!
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
I'm going to start atoning for basically blowing off a day and a half of work (not to mention the antics of the weekend) by heading in early. I think I might have to start really working or something. Between Vegas and Houston, I've pissed away a good couple mortgage payments.
Labels: travel
After my late drive home, I think I'll change things up by switching rooms. Big changes! It helps that my room is a mess and de-sheeted.
Sunday, December 04, 2005
mobile post: someone help me!
I need to get out of this town, but there is just too much to keep me from going home. I mean, there's a club on a Sunday during the day. How can I turn that down?
Saturday, December 03, 2005
mobile post: screw VA Tech!
Texas had a "tough" time in their game, but FSU had a slightly tougher time with Virginia Tech. I'd like to say I had total faith in my team, but I've been too loaded to put myself into anything except my next drink. And with that, I go to said drink.
Friday, December 02, 2005
mobile post: friggin Houston traffic blows
Well, on my way to Houston and traffic is already shitty. Can't imagine how bad it'd be in a few hours.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
My boy Nick is back!
That crockpot basically disintegrated that flank steak. Crazy.
So the United States is on the verge of its 1000th execution. I ask you: what took so long? We are a great nation and should be able to perform more than 1000 executions in 19 years. I think we need to step up and do some more inspired killing.
So I put in a flank steak with some root vegetables in the crockpot, but I'm a bit worried about the house catching on fire or something. I know people do it all the time, but still leaving an appliance on all day seems a bit controversial. Maybe I'll have to leave early to take care of it...
Shoot, meeting until 5? Oh, the pain.
Shoot, meeting until 5? Oh, the pain.
Man, my sleep is still messed up from Vegas. Slept through the alarm and the crockpot action was significantly delayed.
Labels: travel
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