Do you know which side of the vehicle your gas filler is on? If not, stop reading and go to the garage or to the driveway and find out. Go ahead...I'll wait for you.
Ok, good, you knew.
Well, this morning on my way to work i decided to stop for gas. And even though i knew the gas station would be crowded, i was in no hurry. I'll get in line and just wait my turn. Well, with the morons out there on the road, i should've known better. So, as i was pulling in, i see a guy pulling away from the pump. So, i pull in behind him thinking i got lucky. He stops...gets out and says, "i need to turn around, i'm on the wrong side." Moron...
So, i back up and to move to another line. Nearly every pump had someone waiting in line and i nearly drove off when i saw someone backing up to move on. Now, i assumed this guy was tired of waiting and left. So, i pulled in to where he was previously waiting. I assumed wrong. Two minutes later, i see this guy waving at me. I paid no attention to him, for i didn't think he was really waving at me. A few seconds later the guy walks over to me and says that he was there first. I told him i watched him leave...i could only assume that he was leaving. He said he was on the wrong side of the pump. Moron!! He did step out of line. There are no cutsies at the gas station, dammit. Oh well, because i'm a patient man, and wasn't up for a confrontation on a monday morning, i decided to hop one pump over and wait my turn.
So, don't be a moron. Make sure you know what side your gas filler is on before you pull up to the pump. That'll just save us all a little time...and a lot of frustration.
Here's an automotive tip: Because car manufacturers know that morons buy their vehicles, they have tried to help the morons out by putting an indicator on or near the fuel gauge that tells you which side the gas filler is on. So, look for that arrow or indicator! This free tip brought to you by the letter 'F' and the numbers, 87, 91, and 93.
Ok, i feel better now. On to a brighter note. HorelicaNet has exceed 5000 visitors. The winning visitor was someone in the Sugar Land area and the time of the visit was 2:09pm. So, if that was you, drop me a line and be acknowledged. Ok, you can remain annonymous...but it'd be nice to know who you are.
So, we couldn't have reached 5000 without your support. Thanks to each and every one of my readers. I hope that you get some entertainment out of my posts...and sometimes i hope you learn something. I know there are some readers out there that i haven't met. Hopefully one day we'll meet? But until then, keep reading...and i'll keep writing.
thanks again...
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
For the Time Being...
The cruiser is fairly clean with a fresh coat of wax. I decided i'd do a quick wax job on the cruiser. It's not the best job in the world, but it'll do for now. I couldn't quite get the chromies as clean as i wanted. But it's only noticeable if you get up close. For those of you that look for the dirty wheeled cruiser to know it's mine, you'll be shocked to see a sparkling clean car. Although i hear the rains are coming...so i may not stay clean very long.
I did get a little guitar work in today, but not as much as i would've liked. It's always something that gets in the way.
I expect that HorelicaNet will receive it's 5000th visitor tomorrow. Will it be you? I hope so!
I did get a little guitar work in today, but not as much as i would've liked. It's always something that gets in the way.
I expect that HorelicaNet will receive it's 5000th visitor tomorrow. Will it be you? I hope so!
Relaxing
Good morning. I'm just now wrapping up a fairly relaxing evening. After doing a little vacuuming, i decided that it was time to wash the cruiser and get it prepped for sale. The cruiser probably hasn't been washed in at least a year...well, at least to the detail that i'm known for. If i'm gonna sell/trade in the cruise, she's got to look her best. So, i spent a few hours cleaning her up. I didn't do my best job...there was just too much dirt and grime. I still need to put a coat of wax on her and polish up the chromies again. I did get a little sun today too (yes, mom, i used sunscreen). But man, the sun can drain you of energy. Perhaps that's why i'm so relaxed right now...well part of it anyway.
After getting all cleaned up from my time spent outside, i was just about to sit in front of the TV, when i got an invite to see some live Jazz (Thanks Erin). That was an easy choice for multiple reasons. Andrew, Erin, Tarik, and I enjoyed some pretty good jazz at Cezanne's off of Montrose. When we got there, it was standing room only and pretty packed at that. In between sets we headed downstairs to the Black Labrador and had a drink. Sitting and listening to jazz reminded me of my days in California when we'd spend friday nights at the hotel bar listening to Bob's collection of jazz and blues material. To relive those days, i ordered a long island iced tea...which came short on the "tea" part. Here is another source of relaxation. We finished the night by listening to the last set of Kristine Mills. She's a friend of Tarik's. It was a good night.
Well, i'm going to take advantage of my relaxed state and get some sleep.
G'night or G'morning...
After getting all cleaned up from my time spent outside, i was just about to sit in front of the TV, when i got an invite to see some live Jazz (Thanks Erin). That was an easy choice for multiple reasons. Andrew, Erin, Tarik, and I enjoyed some pretty good jazz at Cezanne's off of Montrose. When we got there, it was standing room only and pretty packed at that. In between sets we headed downstairs to the Black Labrador and had a drink. Sitting and listening to jazz reminded me of my days in California when we'd spend friday nights at the hotel bar listening to Bob's collection of jazz and blues material. To relive those days, i ordered a long island iced tea...which came short on the "tea" part. Here is another source of relaxation. We finished the night by listening to the last set of Kristine Mills. She's a friend of Tarik's. It was a good night.
Well, i'm going to take advantage of my relaxed state and get some sleep.
G'night or G'morning...
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Suck This!
My old vacuum cleaner succumbed to a horrible death, death by cat hair. Somehow cat hair got into the motor and choked it to death. I decided that i wasn't going to play around this time...i was going to get a vacuum cleaner that 1) didn't clog and 2) could handle pet hair. Well, that pretty much narrowed down the choices for me to a Dyson. A quick trip to Best Buy this morning and i came home with this beast. This beast is a pretty incredible design and true to it's calling, it never lost suction...and it pulled all sorts of things out of my carpets and couches. I almost took a picture of the disgusting things pulled from my carpet, but decided that it was really embarrassing. It was really surprising to see how much stuff it picked up...the carpets were vacuumed just last week.
The couches are nearly free of cat hair...so don't fear sitting and relaxing on my couches. I still have a lot more vacuuming to do, but i do have other things i'd like to get to today, so i'm gonna take a break from that chore. Mom, you'll love this vacuum cleaner!
The couches are nearly free of cat hair...so don't fear sitting and relaxing on my couches. I still have a lot more vacuuming to do, but i do have other things i'd like to get to today, so i'm gonna take a break from that chore. Mom, you'll love this vacuum cleaner!
Friday, April 27, 2007
Slow Friday Night
Nothing is/was going on tonight. I've been extremely lazy. Although i did manage to pay some bills and get my checkbook up to date. I know...boring. Well, there was no Finding Reason rockstar session tonight...greg is out of town. I should've worked through some songs tonight, but just didn't have the motivation. I did think about doing some painting too...but once again, couldn't find the motivation. I hate not having the motivation to do what i want to do.
When the mind is not occupied it tends to find things to do...things to think. Good things, bad things, things of no consequence. You start to play the "what-if" game. Experience tells me that things never go as smoothly in real life as they do in my head. You try not to think, you try to purge the contemplations...but they become stronger and more intense. The contemplations devour your sanity. Then you get to the point where you talk yourself in to giving it a shot, give in to them. It'll work, just as you imagined it. Oh but no, it never works that way. Inevitably something always gets screwed up. The world is in a tailspin. you will recover, but things have changed. And usually not for the better. Things are awkward now. Damn my imagination...
Whoa...then you snap back into reality and wonder where the last 20 minutes had gone...
My brain must be tired...i'm spouting off nonsense now. See what the mind will do when it isn't occupied. Beware of the mind...
When the mind is not occupied it tends to find things to do...things to think. Good things, bad things, things of no consequence. You start to play the "what-if" game. Experience tells me that things never go as smoothly in real life as they do in my head. You try not to think, you try to purge the contemplations...but they become stronger and more intense. The contemplations devour your sanity. Then you get to the point where you talk yourself in to giving it a shot, give in to them. It'll work, just as you imagined it. Oh but no, it never works that way. Inevitably something always gets screwed up. The world is in a tailspin. you will recover, but things have changed. And usually not for the better. Things are awkward now. Damn my imagination...
Whoa...then you snap back into reality and wonder where the last 20 minutes had gone...
My brain must be tired...i'm spouting off nonsense now. See what the mind will do when it isn't occupied. Beware of the mind...
Thursday, April 26, 2007
The Visit
Today I got to spend a little time with my awesome brother and my beautiful sister-in-law. Brandon and Jessica just got back from a cruise to Cozumel. While i was stuck at work, they came here to the house and took a short nap before coming to JSC for a tour. Thanks, Rob, for taking us around...it's been forever since i've been in the simulators. Brandon and Jessica also say thank you. They enjoyed the tour.
After a detailed tour in MCC and keeping Melissa occupied for a few minutes, we headed back to the house so that i could change and check some emails before heading out to dinner. We headed over to Gringos in Pearland. Man, that is some good mexican food. It's been a while since i've been there. I just wish that i wasn't on-call...i would've had a few margaritas. Oh well...perhaps next time. Sorry you missed it!
After filling our bellies with great mexican food, we headed back to the house for some pictures and a little chat. It was great to chat with them again...last time i saw them was in January. Now that my increment is over, i think i'll try to make a trip to San Antonio to hang out with them...
So, here are the pictures from the night...
The Horelica Brothers
Me, Brandon, and Jessica
Cheesy Rockstar pose...
Cheesier Rockstar pose...
It was a good night. Can't wait to see you again!!
After a detailed tour in MCC and keeping Melissa occupied for a few minutes, we headed back to the house so that i could change and check some emails before heading out to dinner. We headed over to Gringos in Pearland. Man, that is some good mexican food. It's been a while since i've been there. I just wish that i wasn't on-call...i would've had a few margaritas. Oh well...perhaps next time. Sorry you missed it!
After filling our bellies with great mexican food, we headed back to the house for some pictures and a little chat. It was great to chat with them again...last time i saw them was in January. Now that my increment is over, i think i'll try to make a trip to San Antonio to hang out with them...
So, here are the pictures from the night...
The Horelica Brothers
Me, Brandon, and Jessica
Cheesy Rockstar pose...
Cheesier Rockstar pose...
It was a good night. Can't wait to see you again!!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Increment 14's Success
Here is what we achieved during the 7+ month increment:
Most of this will not make sense to most of you...But i'm lazy and i'm just taking this from an email i sent out.
Firsts (in no particular order):
1) Demonstration of the Zero Prop Maneuver
2) Triple US EVA during stage ops (3 EVAs in 9 days)
3) Flying -XVV during stage for Ku and PMA3 ingress
4) Operating out of FCR-1
Lasts (in no particular order):
1) Operating out of BFCR
2) Operating CMG 3 as a normal CMG (I'm not proud of this one.)
3) No more XPOP (thank you 12A.1)
Records Set:
1) Mike LA currently holds the US longest duration single mission (215 days)
2) Most stage EVAs on a single Increment (5 total)
3) Suni currently hold the record for most EVA hours by a woman (I think)
4) I want to say there were more, but I can't think of them right now.
Other Notables (in no particular order):
1) 20 Thruster Disable Periods for clamp install/removal, MT translates, etc (seems like there were more.)
2) 8 separate CMG 3 testing periods (seems like there were more here too.)
3) Over 1650 kg of prop consumed (both attitude control and reboost)
4) 2 Successful Reboosts (out of 3 attempts)
5) 2 Soyuz Relocates (this may be a first for an increment)
6) 3 GNC MDM swaps
7) Operated with 4, 3, and 2 CMGs.
8) We learned a lot about space weather on 12A.1
9) Did a little golf experiment
10) 12A.1 (successful retract of 4B array to allow for SARJ rotations)
11) Loss of US attitude control due to a GPRV vent
12) Mike LA and his AlphaBet and movie of the week quotes (this truly kept the increment fun)
The increment was a lot of work...a lot of hours, a lot of lost sleep, but very rewarding. Despite all the work and the certain period in my life, i had a lot of fun. I'll never forget the experiences that i had, nor the people that i worked with closely for more than a year now. Increment 14 started with meetings several months before the increment even started. I'm proud of what we accomplished...
It was a fun ride.
With the increment over, i do lose a distraction...but i trade it for another -- STS 118/13A.1. I think i'd like another...we'll see.
At the time of this writing, HorelicaNet is 91 visitors shy of 5000.
I get to see my brother and sister-in-law tomorrow! Yippee!! I'm looking forward to this visit...
Most of this will not make sense to most of you...But i'm lazy and i'm just taking this from an email i sent out.
Firsts (in no particular order):
1) Demonstration of the Zero Prop Maneuver
2) Triple US EVA during stage ops (3 EVAs in 9 days)
3) Flying -XVV during stage for Ku and PMA3 ingress
4) Operating out of FCR-1
Lasts (in no particular order):
1) Operating out of BFCR
2) Operating CMG 3 as a normal CMG (I'm not proud of this one.)
3) No more XPOP (thank you 12A.1)
Records Set:
1) Mike LA currently holds the US longest duration single mission (215 days)
2) Most stage EVAs on a single Increment (5 total)
3) Suni currently hold the record for most EVA hours by a woman (I think)
4) I want to say there were more, but I can't think of them right now.
Other Notables (in no particular order):
1) 20 Thruster Disable Periods for clamp install/removal, MT translates, etc (seems like there were more.)
2) 8 separate CMG 3 testing periods (seems like there were more here too.)
3) Over 1650 kg of prop consumed (both attitude control and reboost)
4) 2 Successful Reboosts (out of 3 attempts)
5) 2 Soyuz Relocates (this may be a first for an increment)
6) 3 GNC MDM swaps
7) Operated with 4, 3, and 2 CMGs.
8) We learned a lot about space weather on 12A.1
9) Did a little golf experiment
10) 12A.1 (successful retract of 4B array to allow for SARJ rotations)
11) Loss of US attitude control due to a GPRV vent
12) Mike LA and his AlphaBet and movie of the week quotes (this truly kept the increment fun)
The increment was a lot of work...a lot of hours, a lot of lost sleep, but very rewarding. Despite all the work and the certain period in my life, i had a lot of fun. I'll never forget the experiences that i had, nor the people that i worked with closely for more than a year now. Increment 14 started with meetings several months before the increment even started. I'm proud of what we accomplished...
It was a fun ride.
With the increment over, i do lose a distraction...but i trade it for another -- STS 118/13A.1. I think i'd like another...we'll see.
At the time of this writing, HorelicaNet is 91 visitors shy of 5000.
I get to see my brother and sister-in-law tomorrow! Yippee!! I'm looking forward to this visit...
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
New Addition and 5000
Yes, I decided to do an early evening post today. I know some of my evening readers are looking for new stuff...so i thought i'd oblige.
First of all...i have a new addition to the blog. I call it "The Thought". From time to time, i'll update the thought, which will be a lyric, a movie quote, or a piece of literature. The thought may or may not reflect my mood. It may or may not have a message. I sometimes like to be cryptic...if you haven't figured that out already. Most things i do are with a purpose. Now, the fun part...figure out where the thought came from...a simple google search will probably yield the correct results. Have fun.
I am nearing 5000 visitors to the blog since i've been keeping track of visitors -- i don't quite remember when i started that, but i'm a 118 visitors away from that nice round number of 5000. Will you be number 5000?
First of all...i have a new addition to the blog. I call it "The Thought". From time to time, i'll update the thought, which will be a lyric, a movie quote, or a piece of literature. The thought may or may not reflect my mood. It may or may not have a message. I sometimes like to be cryptic...if you haven't figured that out already. Most things i do are with a purpose. Now, the fun part...figure out where the thought came from...a simple google search will probably yield the correct results. Have fun.
I am nearing 5000 visitors to the blog since i've been keeping track of visitors -- i don't quite remember when i started that, but i'm a 118 visitors away from that nice round number of 5000. Will you be number 5000?
Monday, April 23, 2007
What was I Gonna Say...
Yes, i had something in mind to post about earlier today...and now i've lost it. I guess I've got what Erin had...
Ok, i'm shootin' from the hip tonight. So, we're roughly a third of the way through 2007. Time for a check-up. How is 2007 treating you? 2007 has been better than i thought it would be. I think it could be better though...i see a lot of potential for improvement. Things just need to work themselves out...
I really wish i could remember what it was that i was gonna say...hmmm...
Um...Oh, i was relieved that the security procedures haven't changed at work. I was a bit worried that there was going to be a huge traffic jam at the gates this morning, but all was normal. There were no issues getting into work today. I hope it stays that way...
Oh...as luck would have it, while watching Scrubs tonight, i've got another line to ponder. "Nothing worth having comes easy." Is this why life is so hard? I guess all that hard work is for something after all.
Ok, i'm shootin' from the hip tonight. So, we're roughly a third of the way through 2007. Time for a check-up. How is 2007 treating you? 2007 has been better than i thought it would be. I think it could be better though...i see a lot of potential for improvement. Things just need to work themselves out...
I really wish i could remember what it was that i was gonna say...hmmm...
Um...Oh, i was relieved that the security procedures haven't changed at work. I was a bit worried that there was going to be a huge traffic jam at the gates this morning, but all was normal. There were no issues getting into work today. I hope it stays that way...
Oh...as luck would have it, while watching Scrubs tonight, i've got another line to ponder. "Nothing worth having comes easy." Is this why life is so hard? I guess all that hard work is for something after all.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Fajitas, Prints, and That's Odd...
Mom and Dad came to visit today. So we grilled up some fajitas! Mmmm...i love fajitas. And while i had an extra set of hands around, my dad and i hung the new prints that i got framed. Well, i think they look better than i thought they would. Still need some additional accent pieces to fill out the blank spaces, but i think i have an idea of what i want to do.
And now on to the "That's Odd" portion of the post. Have you ever watched a movie...that you've seen before...only to pick up on something that you didn't remember seeing before...or even remember paying attention to? Perhaps it's the way you are feeling at the moment or something that is on your mind that triggers you to see something or hear something in a new way, or a way you've not seen or heard before? I won't name the movie i was watching, for it could be used against me later. :) But the following is what i picked up on this time: You don't have to have all the answers right now...you'll find them along the way. I'm not sure what that means for me right now, but i'll ponder that phrase over the next few days. I just found it interesting...
Sometimes it's the little things that get you thinking...
And now on to the "That's Odd" portion of the post. Have you ever watched a movie...that you've seen before...only to pick up on something that you didn't remember seeing before...or even remember paying attention to? Perhaps it's the way you are feeling at the moment or something that is on your mind that triggers you to see something or hear something in a new way, or a way you've not seen or heard before? I won't name the movie i was watching, for it could be used against me later. :) But the following is what i picked up on this time: You don't have to have all the answers right now...you'll find them along the way. I'm not sure what that means for me right now, but i'll ponder that phrase over the next few days. I just found it interesting...
Sometimes it's the little things that get you thinking...
Saturday, April 21, 2007
A Very Long Day
Well, the day is over...and it was a very long day. I didn't get to see everyone that i wanted to see, but it was a rather interesting day nonetheless.
The day started off around 6:30am. I wanted to watch the Soyuz landing to close out my increment. I made a pan of cinnamon rolls for breakfast and watched NASA TV for the landing footage. As the previous post stated, the crew landed safely and was in good health.
The first stop was the regularly scheduled saturday morning football fun. This week was a little different...we had visitors. The Tobin's, Jim and Jenny, were in town for a wedding. Jim is the originator of saturday morning football and that is where i met him and his wife. I had only known them for a few months before they moved to D.C. So, it was nice to see them again.
My original plan was to leave football around 10:30 go home and get cleaned up and then head to Boondoggles. Well, that didn't quite work out. I decided to go straight to Boondoggles from football...yes, i was unclean and in my football clothes. I had just pulled up and Ginger had a Jack & Coke on the way. Thanks Ginger. For a while it was just me, Ginger, Al Drew and Joan Higginbotham. Little by little more and more Increment 14 members arrived at the party. Part way throught the celebration, Mike Lopez-Alegria called Ginger's cell phone to say hello. Wow...talk about surreal. It wasn't a few hours earlier that i watched a recovery crew pull him out of a Soyuz capsule. So very cool.
Just as the party was getting into full swing, i had to bail to get to Luke's b-day party. I flew home took a quick shower and headed out to the park. The weather was great, the food was great, the entertainment was great, the birthday boy had fun. Josh, the photographer took some pictures of the event. if you ask nicely, maybe he'll post some?
Next it was home for another quick shower and a shave. I had another party to attend. By now it is about 5:30pm. The Merancy's (saturday morning football friends) were throwing a BBQ for the Tobin's. After several hours of eating, drinking, and socializing, i decided to call it a night. I started to get a headache and it kept getting worse. I don't normally get headaches, so it is really an annoyance when i get one. The night ended about 11:45pm. If you do the math, that is about an 18 hour day.
Call me crazy, but i still managed to spend some time writing you this update. I hope you had a productive day. For those of you that i saw today, it was good seeing you. For those that i missed...well, i missed you. Have a good Sunday.
I'm off to bed...
The day started off around 6:30am. I wanted to watch the Soyuz landing to close out my increment. I made a pan of cinnamon rolls for breakfast and watched NASA TV for the landing footage. As the previous post stated, the crew landed safely and was in good health.
The first stop was the regularly scheduled saturday morning football fun. This week was a little different...we had visitors. The Tobin's, Jim and Jenny, were in town for a wedding. Jim is the originator of saturday morning football and that is where i met him and his wife. I had only known them for a few months before they moved to D.C. So, it was nice to see them again.
My original plan was to leave football around 10:30 go home and get cleaned up and then head to Boondoggles. Well, that didn't quite work out. I decided to go straight to Boondoggles from football...yes, i was unclean and in my football clothes. I had just pulled up and Ginger had a Jack & Coke on the way. Thanks Ginger. For a while it was just me, Ginger, Al Drew and Joan Higginbotham. Little by little more and more Increment 14 members arrived at the party. Part way throught the celebration, Mike Lopez-Alegria called Ginger's cell phone to say hello. Wow...talk about surreal. It wasn't a few hours earlier that i watched a recovery crew pull him out of a Soyuz capsule. So very cool.
Just as the party was getting into full swing, i had to bail to get to Luke's b-day party. I flew home took a quick shower and headed out to the park. The weather was great, the food was great, the entertainment was great, the birthday boy had fun. Josh, the photographer took some pictures of the event. if you ask nicely, maybe he'll post some?
Next it was home for another quick shower and a shave. I had another party to attend. By now it is about 5:30pm. The Merancy's (saturday morning football friends) were throwing a BBQ for the Tobin's. After several hours of eating, drinking, and socializing, i decided to call it a night. I started to get a headache and it kept getting worse. I don't normally get headaches, so it is really an annoyance when i get one. The night ended about 11:45pm. If you do the math, that is about an 18 hour day.
Call me crazy, but i still managed to spend some time writing you this update. I hope you had a productive day. For those of you that i saw today, it was good seeing you. For those that i missed...well, i missed you. Have a good Sunday.
I'm off to bed...
Welcome Home Expedition 14
The Expedition 14 Crew (Michael Lopez-Alegria & Mikhail Tyurin) and space tourist (Charles Simonyi) have safely returned to Earth on the steppes of Kasakhstan. Video footage shows all three crew members smiling and waving. Medical teams say that all three crew members are in excellent health.
Here is the current status.
With that good news, i officially declare Increment 14 to be complete. That was a lot of fun...
stay tuned for a more detailed post on this...i now have to get my Saturday started. Hope to see you at some of the celebrations today!
Here is the current status.
With that good news, i officially declare Increment 14 to be complete. That was a lot of fun...
stay tuned for a more detailed post on this...i now have to get my Saturday started. Hope to see you at some of the celebrations today!
Friday, April 20, 2007
NASA Woes
It seems every few years (a few months in this case) a member of the NASA family is involved in something that isn't good. We are all human. We make mistakes, we have faults, we laugh, we cry, we live, we die...we are once again stunned. We will get back up...and go on.
I did not know any of the persons involved...i've never even been to building 44. But it is quite possible that i've passed these people in the halls or stood in line behind them at the cafeteria.
This incident could not have been prevented with the current security in place at NASA. The only way that this may have been prevented is if every vehicle and every person is searched before entering the grounds. It would be impossible to search 15000 people...or however many work onsite. The current security that is in place is more than adequate.
It'll be interesting to see how things will change around work...
Finding Reason was supposed to have practice tonight. Ben got caught up in the lockdown and couldn't get out in a timely manner. We decided to cancel practice...that allowed me to visit with the Greens.
I have quite the busy day tomorrow. I hope that things won't be too disrupted by the woes of NASA.
I did not know any of the persons involved...i've never even been to building 44. But it is quite possible that i've passed these people in the halls or stood in line behind them at the cafeteria.
This incident could not have been prevented with the current security in place at NASA. The only way that this may have been prevented is if every vehicle and every person is searched before entering the grounds. It would be impossible to search 15000 people...or however many work onsite. The current security that is in place is more than adequate.
It'll be interesting to see how things will change around work...
Finding Reason was supposed to have practice tonight. Ben got caught up in the lockdown and couldn't get out in a timely manner. We decided to cancel practice...that allowed me to visit with the Greens.
I have quite the busy day tomorrow. I hope that things won't be too disrupted by the woes of NASA.
Happy Birthday Luke!
Today is my Godson's 3rd birthday! Happy Birthday Luke!! Tomorrow is the actual birthday party...the weather is supposed to be great!
Tonight i hung out with the Green's (Denny & Joan (the grandparents), Jena (the aunt), melissa & rob, josh & lisa, and eventually scott & hope & ayden). We played a little poker and had some fun. I think i walked away with an extra dollar or two.
See ya tomorrow!
Tonight i hung out with the Green's (Denny & Joan (the grandparents), Jena (the aunt), melissa & rob, josh & lisa, and eventually scott & hope & ayden). We played a little poker and had some fun. I think i walked away with an extra dollar or two.
See ya tomorrow!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
A Picture For Your Enjoyment
Here is the Increment 14 Flight Control Team, well most of us anyway. Unfortunately, some of the leads couldn't make this photo opportunity, but they were there in spirit.
In the next day or so, i'll post about the increment...
Today is also Debbie's birthday. Happy Birthday Debbie!
On another note, i was able to get some chores done around the house today...mowed the backyard and did a few loads of laundry. I just realized that i write about the most boring things. I apologize to my loyal readers for those type of things. i'm really not this boring...i promise.
And, thanks for taking time out of your day to read the things that i write here. Hopefully the posts here will become more entertaining and meaningful.
In the next day or so, i'll post about the increment...
Today is also Debbie's birthday. Happy Birthday Debbie!
On another note, i was able to get some chores done around the house today...mowed the backyard and did a few loads of laundry. I just realized that i write about the most boring things. I apologize to my loyal readers for those type of things. i'm really not this boring...i promise.
And, thanks for taking time out of your day to read the things that i write here. Hopefully the posts here will become more entertaining and meaningful.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
A First...
Ok, so not really a first, but for the first time in about 8 months, i left work early. I left work about 3:30 and it was awesome. I took a short power nap before i had to get out on the town. I had guitar lessons in Pearland, and then i had football back at JSC. I was worried that i'd miss the first part of the game, but traffic was light, the stop light gods were good to me and i made it there with about 15 minutes to spare. We picked up a few extra players this week since softball was canceled again (Sorry once again Moose & Erin). The MudDogs needed to perform well...especially since our last performance was less than stellar. We did very well tonight...but we weren't playing a very good team. However, a win is a win and definitely a confidence booster. Yours truly scored 2 touchdowns...
Congrats to my cousin Kristine who just got her Aggie Ring.
I think i will take half a day off on Friday...i recommend you take some time off too... Perhaps we can go do something together?
Congrats to my cousin Kristine who just got her Aggie Ring.
I think i will take half a day off on Friday...i recommend you take some time off too... Perhaps we can go do something together?
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Patience
For those of you that know me, you know that i have a lot of patience. i'm a very laid back kinda guy. It's just the way i roll. How does the old addage go, 'Good things come to those that wait...'? I sure hope that is the case. I could use some good things in my life. So good things...come my way. I await your arrival.
I had actually wanted to develop this post, but the fact of the matter is that my brain shut down about an hour ago and i'm struggling just to type this post.
I find it hard to believe that 4.5 months have passed in 2007 already. Where did the time go? There must be an equation out there that relates the apparent passing of time with the age of a person...and the older a person gets the faster time passes. It sure feels that way to me...i know a bit contradictory to the whole patience thing.
Ok, i'm just babbling now...which i tend to do a lot too...
Hurry up and wait...
I had actually wanted to develop this post, but the fact of the matter is that my brain shut down about an hour ago and i'm struggling just to type this post.
I find it hard to believe that 4.5 months have passed in 2007 already. Where did the time go? There must be an equation out there that relates the apparent passing of time with the age of a person...and the older a person gets the faster time passes. It sure feels that way to me...i know a bit contradictory to the whole patience thing.
Ok, i'm just babbling now...which i tend to do a lot too...
Hurry up and wait...
Monday, April 16, 2007
Plans Change
There's no avoiding it...it just happens. Plans change. The only thing you can do is adjust. My friend from high school and his wife (Chris and Kelly) were supposed to come into town this weekend...but due to the last minute plans, his family just won't be around. So, he and Kelly will delay their trip until early June.
Let's see, some other plans that changed...The Expedition 14 Crew (LA and Misha) and the tourist (Simonyi) were supposed to land on Friday morning. But the landing zone is flooded. This delays the landing until Saturday morning. This little delay upset some plans that the Increment 14 team had. We were going to have a "liquid" lunch on Friday after the successful landing. But you see, saturday is Luke's 3rd birthday party. After 7 months of hard work, i'd like to be at the Increment 14 toxification. I also want to be at Luke's party. I can make both, but i need to work out some details.
Um...let's see...My brother and his wife (Brandon and Jessica) will be visiting with me after they get back from their Mexican Cruise. But as luck would have it, i have a flight specific sim that day, that i probably won't be able to get out of. I'd like to spend some time with them since i don't get to see them that often. I'll still be able to hang out with them, but just not as long as i'd like to.
So, the moral of the post is that plans change...and i say...just roll with em...
Let's see, some other plans that changed...The Expedition 14 Crew (LA and Misha) and the tourist (Simonyi) were supposed to land on Friday morning. But the landing zone is flooded. This delays the landing until Saturday morning. This little delay upset some plans that the Increment 14 team had. We were going to have a "liquid" lunch on Friday after the successful landing. But you see, saturday is Luke's 3rd birthday party. After 7 months of hard work, i'd like to be at the Increment 14 toxification. I also want to be at Luke's party. I can make both, but i need to work out some details.
Um...let's see...My brother and his wife (Brandon and Jessica) will be visiting with me after they get back from their Mexican Cruise. But as luck would have it, i have a flight specific sim that day, that i probably won't be able to get out of. I'd like to spend some time with them since i don't get to see them that often. I'll still be able to hang out with them, but just not as long as i'd like to.
So, the moral of the post is that plans change...and i say...just roll with em...
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Season Over...
Houston Aeros hockey is over for the season. And the Aeros ended the season with a loss. I attended tonight's games with Erin, Nel, Nick, and Andrew. Thanks for the tickets Nel. Thanks for remembering Erin...this kinda slipped my mind. We'll go to more games next season...
Tonight's game was just a blah performance by the Aeros. It seemed they were preoccupied with making passes instead of taking shots. You can't score if you don't shoot. Oh well, it was fun anyway.
The weekend is just not long enough.
I think i'll try to go to bed early tonight...
Have a good week.
Tonight's game was just a blah performance by the Aeros. It seemed they were preoccupied with making passes instead of taking shots. You can't score if you don't shoot. Oh well, it was fun anyway.
The weekend is just not long enough.
I think i'll try to go to bed early tonight...
Have a good week.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Lousy Timing Strikes Again
Timing and me just don't seem to get along. I have no sense of timing when it comes to playing music, and i have an issue with timing on other matters. Sorry Erin. I promise, i'll make it up to you. I was disappointed.
So, now on to some random things for today. Had a hair appointment today...the cause of the timing issues. I started to clean the house today. One of my old friends from high school and his wife will be in town next weekend. I figured i'd start cleaning now and by the time next weekend rolls around, i'll be set. The following week, my brother and his wife will be town for the day. They will be getting back from a cruise to Cozumel and the Yucatan. I'm jealous. I need a vacation.
I did more guitar work today. My fingers are starting to hurt...no pain, no gain, right. I'm sure tomorrow will be more of the same. I've got to get better at this thing...
The yard crew came to the house today...the yard looks nice. It's been 3 weeks since they've been here...stupid weather has prevented them from coming here. I was almost at the point where i was going to do the yard myself. But you know me, i'm lazy.
Well, i guess this will about wrap up Saturday. I think i'm going to do some reading now...
So, now on to some random things for today. Had a hair appointment today...the cause of the timing issues. I started to clean the house today. One of my old friends from high school and his wife will be in town next weekend. I figured i'd start cleaning now and by the time next weekend rolls around, i'll be set. The following week, my brother and his wife will be town for the day. They will be getting back from a cruise to Cozumel and the Yucatan. I'm jealous. I need a vacation.
I did more guitar work today. My fingers are starting to hurt...no pain, no gain, right. I'm sure tomorrow will be more of the same. I've got to get better at this thing...
The yard crew came to the house today...the yard looks nice. It's been 3 weeks since they've been here...stupid weather has prevented them from coming here. I was almost at the point where i was going to do the yard myself. But you know me, i'm lazy.
Well, i guess this will about wrap up Saturday. I think i'm going to do some reading now...
Friday, April 13, 2007
Friday the 13th
Today was a weird day. I'm not superstitious, but the day didn't exactly end on a good note. We'll get to that in a minute.
Today was actually a relaxing day at work. I gave a presentation and tour to a class of students from Texas A&M. Dr. Vadali's space craft dynamics class came to JSC for a visit. I had a class with Dr. Vadali back in the day, and when i was asked to give a tour and presentation, i didn't hesitate. I like doing things like this so it was easy to take a "day off" from work to educate potential new flight controllers. It was good to see Dr. Vadali again.
Tonight was another scheduled Finding Reason practice...this is where the day turns sour. It was perhaps the worst practice i've had ever...it was one of those days where i just felt like quitting all together. It was as if i had never picked up a guitar in my life. Ben was in a grumpy mood and i couldn't play worth a darn. That damn blue devils is getting on my nerves. That put me in a grumpy mood.
I came home and continued to practice. I had to get that bad taste out of my mouth. I'm not really any better at blue devils, but i'm not any worse. I may have accidently stumbled upon a new song in the process. I decided i'd try to do some recording through the laptop...and it friggin' worked. I've had problems recording through my desktop for years...but i never tried the laptop until tonight. So, i did a quick recording and sent the newly created piece to ben and greg. I don't know if they've listened to it yet, since it was about 10:45 tonight when i did this. I'm not going to bed grumpy ... so i guess that's good.
Oh...speaking of blue devils, greg posted the other two songs to our myspace website. The songs aren't perfect, but if we want to attract a drummer we need to have our music avaiable for them to listen to. And with that, you can listen to them too.
Tomorrow will be a better day...
Today was actually a relaxing day at work. I gave a presentation and tour to a class of students from Texas A&M. Dr. Vadali's space craft dynamics class came to JSC for a visit. I had a class with Dr. Vadali back in the day, and when i was asked to give a tour and presentation, i didn't hesitate. I like doing things like this so it was easy to take a "day off" from work to educate potential new flight controllers. It was good to see Dr. Vadali again.
Tonight was another scheduled Finding Reason practice...this is where the day turns sour. It was perhaps the worst practice i've had ever...it was one of those days where i just felt like quitting all together. It was as if i had never picked up a guitar in my life. Ben was in a grumpy mood and i couldn't play worth a darn. That damn blue devils is getting on my nerves. That put me in a grumpy mood.
I came home and continued to practice. I had to get that bad taste out of my mouth. I'm not really any better at blue devils, but i'm not any worse. I may have accidently stumbled upon a new song in the process. I decided i'd try to do some recording through the laptop...and it friggin' worked. I've had problems recording through my desktop for years...but i never tried the laptop until tonight. So, i did a quick recording and sent the newly created piece to ben and greg. I don't know if they've listened to it yet, since it was about 10:45 tonight when i did this. I'm not going to bed grumpy ... so i guess that's good.
Oh...speaking of blue devils, greg posted the other two songs to our myspace website. The songs aren't perfect, but if we want to attract a drummer we need to have our music avaiable for them to listen to. And with that, you can listen to them too.
Tomorrow will be a better day...
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Happy Cosmonautics Day
Today is known as Cosmonautic's Day. It's a holiday most celebrated in Russia. What are they celebrating you ask? The anniversary of the first man in space. April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin was launched into space becoming the first human in space.
We have a small celebration here in Houston for Cosmonautics day...we call it Yuri's Night. I went to Yuri's Night a couple of years ago when LTS played there. I was just too tired to make it to Yuri's Night this year. Perhaps another year...
On another note, I played through "Blue Devils" tonight and i'm starting to get a lot more comfortable with it. Not quite ready for public display, but i think i've got enough of it down that we can actually practice it during rockstar practice. We ran through it last practice and it's starting to come together. I think i'm the only hold out on this song, so i promise to you that i'll get better at it.
Have a good weekend...
We have a small celebration here in Houston for Cosmonautics day...we call it Yuri's Night. I went to Yuri's Night a couple of years ago when LTS played there. I was just too tired to make it to Yuri's Night this year. Perhaps another year...
On another note, I played through "Blue Devils" tonight and i'm starting to get a lot more comfortable with it. Not quite ready for public display, but i think i've got enough of it down that we can actually practice it during rockstar practice. We ran through it last practice and it's starting to come together. I think i'm the only hold out on this song, so i promise to you that i'll get better at it.
Have a good weekend...
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Ever Have...
...a moment where you wanted to do or say something, but then you somehow talked yourself out of it? Well, i didn't have that moment today, but i have been experiencing it more often over the last few weeks. Well, that's about all i have to say about that...it was just a random thought i had today and thought i'd share it with you.
Today was a rather long day. I spent 11.5 hours at work. We had a flight specific simulation preparing for the STS118/13A.1 mission. That flight isn't scheduled to launch until NET (no earlier than) August 5th or something in early August. I have to put in the NET because the launch schedule is dependent upon some repairs being made to the External Tank for the STS117/13A mission. I will keep you informed on the progress of my flight as i learn more information.
Due to the long work day, i missed guitar lessons tonight...oh well. I also missed dinner. the day pretty much went like this: work, drive home to get football gear, drive to football, home to take a shower...and now i write to you. I at least ate lunch.
Football was miserable...MudDogs took a beating. But i'm over that now...
The weather was awesome today too...too bad i spend half of it indoors...in a windowless buidling...such is life.
I hope that the weekend turns out to be a good one...i'm exhausted already. I need to relax...
Today was a rather long day. I spent 11.5 hours at work. We had a flight specific simulation preparing for the STS118/13A.1 mission. That flight isn't scheduled to launch until NET (no earlier than) August 5th or something in early August. I have to put in the NET because the launch schedule is dependent upon some repairs being made to the External Tank for the STS117/13A mission. I will keep you informed on the progress of my flight as i learn more information.
Due to the long work day, i missed guitar lessons tonight...oh well. I also missed dinner. the day pretty much went like this: work, drive home to get football gear, drive to football, home to take a shower...and now i write to you. I at least ate lunch.
Football was miserable...MudDogs took a beating. But i'm over that now...
The weather was awesome today too...too bad i spend half of it indoors...in a windowless buidling...such is life.
I hope that the weekend turns out to be a good one...i'm exhausted already. I need to relax...
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Learning to Fly
Today, er...yesterday, I watched the new residents of the ISS (Oleg Kotov and the new commander Fyodor Yurchikhin) and a tourist (Charles Simonyi) enter their new home. There was much joy and celebration, the excitement of one crew seeing their new home, the excitement that another crew is that much closer to home, and a tourist who is soaking up every second of his $20M vacation.
It was quite interesting (and funny) to watch the newbies "fly" around their new home. They fumbled and tumbled and bounced off off the walls trying to keep up with their graceful counterparts. I suppose flying is a learned trick; for the longtime residents can orient themselves in any position with little overshoot. Their motion is true and graceful. As for the new residents, well, their wings have just unfolded and they exert a little too much force in going from place to place. In due time, they will have found their wings and will be just as graceful as crew before them. Perhaps one day i can stretch my wings and fumble and tumble and bounce off walls ... and learn how to fly.
I'll get you the links to the new crew members and the tourist sometime later today. I need to get some sleep since i have to be back at work in less than 8 hours now.
It was quite interesting (and funny) to watch the newbies "fly" around their new home. They fumbled and tumbled and bounced off off the walls trying to keep up with their graceful counterparts. I suppose flying is a learned trick; for the longtime residents can orient themselves in any position with little overshoot. Their motion is true and graceful. As for the new residents, well, their wings have just unfolded and they exert a little too much force in going from place to place. In due time, they will have found their wings and will be just as graceful as crew before them. Perhaps one day i can stretch my wings and fumble and tumble and bounce off walls ... and learn how to fly.
I'll get you the links to the new crew members and the tourist sometime later today. I need to get some sleep since i have to be back at work in less than 8 hours now.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Conducting Business
Since i'm on console tonight, i thought i'd clean up some business matters that i've been meaning to do. I made all the necessary calls that i needed to and i think i've severed all the ties that i need to do. Now, i just need that one signature and a trip to the courthouse to close this chapter in the book of Todd's life. I think there will be some additional forms to fill out once everything is legal, but i took care of what i can right now. I'm sure i'll be reminded of something i forgot to do...such is life.
Well, it's about that time to start getting ready for work...have a good evening.
Well, it's about that time to start getting ready for work...have a good evening.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Happy Easter
I hope you had a great Easter, despite the dreary weather.
I've been sitting here watching Discovery's new Planet Earth series in HD. I am simply blown away by this series. It is beyond words, but HD will do that to you.
Have a good week...
I've been sitting here watching Discovery's new Planet Earth series in HD. I am simply blown away by this series. It is beyond words, but HD will do that to you.
Have a good week...
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Greetings from EB
As promised...an updated post.
It’s April and it’s nearly freezing outside; another example of crazy Texas weather. Although, I don’t think this weather system is just affecting Texas. Anyway, i didn’t really take a look at the temperature before going out doors. I knew that it was going to be a cold day so I dressed appropriately. It was very cold on the football field this morning…yes, I joined 11 others to play some Saturday morning football.
When we started the day, there was a brisk wind that made it even more chilling. But as we got moving around, it wasn’t so bad. Then the rain came…luckily it was only a slight drizzle. It wasn’t until I got in the car on the way home that I realized what the temperature was; 44 degrees. At first I thought my temperature gauge was broken…but no, it was really that cold out there. I’m sure to get sick now…
As stated earlier, I’m in EB for the weekend. The fam and I were supposed to travel to Austin to spend Easter with other family members. But mom had an allergic reaction to some penicillin she was taking…so we’re not going anywhere tomorrow. The weird thing is she was taking the penicillin for a week now with no ill affects until the last day on the drug. She broke out into some serious hives…The hives are still there, but diminishing.
As I write this, the rain trickles in a soothing and relaxing rhythm. I should sleep well tonight…as I normally do when there is a slow rain outside.
On another note, the Expedition 15 crew lifted off from Baikonur today. The crew is on their way to the ISS. Monday afternoon the crew will dock and begin to handover to the Expedition 14 crew. That will mean that my increment is over and Tarik’s increment is just beginning. Good luck there Alex.
Everyone stay warm...
It’s April and it’s nearly freezing outside; another example of crazy Texas weather. Although, I don’t think this weather system is just affecting Texas. Anyway, i didn’t really take a look at the temperature before going out doors. I knew that it was going to be a cold day so I dressed appropriately. It was very cold on the football field this morning…yes, I joined 11 others to play some Saturday morning football.
When we started the day, there was a brisk wind that made it even more chilling. But as we got moving around, it wasn’t so bad. Then the rain came…luckily it was only a slight drizzle. It wasn’t until I got in the car on the way home that I realized what the temperature was; 44 degrees. At first I thought my temperature gauge was broken…but no, it was really that cold out there. I’m sure to get sick now…
As stated earlier, I’m in EB for the weekend. The fam and I were supposed to travel to Austin to spend Easter with other family members. But mom had an allergic reaction to some penicillin she was taking…so we’re not going anywhere tomorrow. The weird thing is she was taking the penicillin for a week now with no ill affects until the last day on the drug. She broke out into some serious hives…The hives are still there, but diminishing.
As I write this, the rain trickles in a soothing and relaxing rhythm. I should sleep well tonight…as I normally do when there is a slow rain outside.
On another note, the Expedition 15 crew lifted off from Baikonur today. The crew is on their way to the ISS. Monday afternoon the crew will dock and begin to handover to the Expedition 14 crew. That will mean that my increment is over and Tarik’s increment is just beginning. Good luck there Alex.
Everyone stay warm...
Friday, April 06, 2007
Melange
Ok, so there are quite a few things to talk about tonight, hence the title of this post. Melange.
1) Today i got the opportunity to talk to the ISS crew one last time before the end of our increment. Ginger assembled the Inc14 Flight Control Team Leads and we each got an opportunity to say a few words to the crew. For some reason, that never gets old.
2) Ever wonder how long it would take to read my entire blog? I have...and i have an answer. One of my newest readers read the entire blog in just under 5 hours. So, if you are new to my blog and you want to read it all...block out about 5 hours. Enjoy.
3) My artwork has been framed. I got a call today that my pieces were complete. I wasn't expecting them until early next week. Nonetheless, i was pretty much useless at work, so i left early to pick up my art. I think the pieces turned out well. Now, i need to hang them. Unfortunately, i have a lot of blank wall space and these two prints will barely make a difference. I'll need some accent pieces to compliment the bigger pieces to fill the space on the walls. At least i'm making a step in the right direction.
4) Since i don't have a social life at the moment, Finding Reason decided to take advantage of the free friday nights and get in some quality rockstar practice. Tonight was a really good night for Finding Reason. We came up with a new song...one that we needed badly. That brings the songs in flux to 17. Yep, Finding Reason has 17 different ideas. If we could just complete those, we'd have enough to do a full show. I think we're supposed to get together tomorrow for our regularly scheduled rockstar practice time slot...but being Easter weekend, i'm not sure we will.
5) Get ready for some cold weather this weekend. Lows are expected to be in the upper 30s/lower 40s this weekend. Dress warm for that egg hunt.
Well, i think that's all i have to post about tonight...i think there is something i'm forgetting, but i can't recall right now.
Have a good weekend and a great Easter!
1) Today i got the opportunity to talk to the ISS crew one last time before the end of our increment. Ginger assembled the Inc14 Flight Control Team Leads and we each got an opportunity to say a few words to the crew. For some reason, that never gets old.
2) Ever wonder how long it would take to read my entire blog? I have...and i have an answer. One of my newest readers read the entire blog in just under 5 hours. So, if you are new to my blog and you want to read it all...block out about 5 hours. Enjoy.
3) My artwork has been framed. I got a call today that my pieces were complete. I wasn't expecting them until early next week. Nonetheless, i was pretty much useless at work, so i left early to pick up my art. I think the pieces turned out well. Now, i need to hang them. Unfortunately, i have a lot of blank wall space and these two prints will barely make a difference. I'll need some accent pieces to compliment the bigger pieces to fill the space on the walls. At least i'm making a step in the right direction.
4) Since i don't have a social life at the moment, Finding Reason decided to take advantage of the free friday nights and get in some quality rockstar practice. Tonight was a really good night for Finding Reason. We came up with a new song...one that we needed badly. That brings the songs in flux to 17. Yep, Finding Reason has 17 different ideas. If we could just complete those, we'd have enough to do a full show. I think we're supposed to get together tomorrow for our regularly scheduled rockstar practice time slot...but being Easter weekend, i'm not sure we will.
5) Get ready for some cold weather this weekend. Lows are expected to be in the upper 30s/lower 40s this weekend. Dress warm for that egg hunt.
Well, i think that's all i have to post about tonight...i think there is something i'm forgetting, but i can't recall right now.
Have a good weekend and a great Easter!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
I Love Wireless...
Today's weather is unbelievable. Absolutely gorgeous. In fact, this post comes to you from my backyard. I decided that i would take advantage of the good weather, come sit out on the back patio and play a little guitar. I brought the laptop along so that i could play through some music. Ahh...wireless...it is so nice. I brought the acoustic outside and worked through some material. It's actually very relaxing out here. Too bad this weather won't stick around very long. It reminds me very much of San Diego. Ahhh...i love San Diego.
Anyway, i hope that you got out to enjoy the weather today.
Anyway, i hope that you got out to enjoy the weather today.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
BLAH...
A cold front pushes through today and brings rain. Gilruth sports (softball and football) cancelled. Sorry Erin. Sorry Moose. I thought football was an all-weather sport?
The Astros somehow get swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yes, you read that right...the Pirates. Not a good start to the season. Perhaps they are getting their typical end-of-season-slump over with early this year?
Had to dig deeper into my pocket to pay the lawyer. I hope this thorn in my side is over with soon. i have things i want to do...
I'm losing sleep for some reason...
Ok, i guess i'm done whining now...
The Astros somehow get swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yes, you read that right...the Pirates. Not a good start to the season. Perhaps they are getting their typical end-of-season-slump over with early this year?
Had to dig deeper into my pocket to pay the lawyer. I hope this thorn in my side is over with soon. i have things i want to do...
I'm losing sleep for some reason...
Ok, i guess i'm done whining now...
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Horelica House of Music Edition # 17
Ok, i know you've been wondering where the latest installment of Horelica House of Music was...and here it is...
This first band is somewhat obscure. This album was given to me by my brother back at Christmas. As i was trudging through my studies today at work, one of their songs rolled through the iPod. So, i listened to the whole album. Not too shabby. Here they are, Grey Haven.
While i don't have the entire album from this next band, the song that is on my iPod also played while i was trying to study. It immediately brought back memories to Friday, march 16th. This song was on Nel's birthday CD. That was such a good night!
This first band is somewhat obscure. This album was given to me by my brother back at Christmas. As i was trudging through my studies today at work, one of their songs rolled through the iPod. So, i listened to the whole album. Not too shabby. Here they are, Grey Haven.
While i don't have the entire album from this next band, the song that is on my iPod also played while i was trying to study. It immediately brought back memories to Friday, march 16th. This song was on Nel's birthday CD. That was such a good night!
Monday, April 02, 2007
Buffet Style
Lot's of little things to blog about tonight...where to start?
Let's see, i wanted to mow the backyard today after work...but it was just a little too mushy. I suppose that is expected after 4.3 inches of rain. I'll mow the lawn tomorrow. I was going to go to an Aeros game tomorrow, but Jason is on call and couldn't make it. So, i'll take advantage of the extra time and get some yard work done.
Tonight was the first night of the Astros season. Well, the Astros pretty much picked up where they left off last year. Great starting pitching, bad relief pitching. The Astros lost in 10 innings.
I've added another vehicle to my list of probables: 2008 Land Rover LR2. It's just slightly out of my price range, but perhaps the right financing and down payments could make it feasible. I think the Nissan Murano is still number one on the list though.
Finding Reason has added another practice day in hopes of building a bigger catalog of songs. It's been a month or so since we've been in the studio. Ben has been busy with LTS. Greg has been in Italy on business. And, I am just me... We still search for a drummer.
I feel another prophetic post coming on...i just don't know how to word it just yet...i know, me at a loss for words? it does happen...
I've added my email address to the right side of the blog. That way, you can send me private messages if you don't want your comments to be posted with the general comments.
Well, i suppose that's it for now...
Let's see, i wanted to mow the backyard today after work...but it was just a little too mushy. I suppose that is expected after 4.3 inches of rain. I'll mow the lawn tomorrow. I was going to go to an Aeros game tomorrow, but Jason is on call and couldn't make it. So, i'll take advantage of the extra time and get some yard work done.
Tonight was the first night of the Astros season. Well, the Astros pretty much picked up where they left off last year. Great starting pitching, bad relief pitching. The Astros lost in 10 innings.
I've added another vehicle to my list of probables: 2008 Land Rover LR2. It's just slightly out of my price range, but perhaps the right financing and down payments could make it feasible. I think the Nissan Murano is still number one on the list though.
Finding Reason has added another practice day in hopes of building a bigger catalog of songs. It's been a month or so since we've been in the studio. Ben has been busy with LTS. Greg has been in Italy on business. And, I am just me... We still search for a drummer.
I feel another prophetic post coming on...i just don't know how to word it just yet...i know, me at a loss for words? it does happen...
I've added my email address to the right side of the blog. That way, you can send me private messages if you don't want your comments to be posted with the general comments.
Well, i suppose that's it for now...
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Slightly More Productivity
Today was a little more productive than yesterday, yet not productive enough. I got several loads of laundry done and some other cleaning done. I still need to get some more cleaning done, but for now, it'll do. With the additional rains this morning, i wasn't able to get any yard work done...perhaps tomorrow after work?
As i was flipping through the channels tonight, i came across a movie i used to watch as a kid: Flight of the Navigator. It's strange how things can take you back...it was a nice trip down memory lane...albeit way too short. Life was so much simpler as a kid.
On a final note, Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you.
As i was flipping through the channels tonight, i came across a movie i used to watch as a kid: Flight of the Navigator. It's strange how things can take you back...it was a nice trip down memory lane...albeit way too short. Life was so much simpler as a kid.
On a final note, Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you.
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