Today is one of those mixed blessing days.
Monday night, one of the men from my church, Lyle Tillinghast, passed away.
He lived a good long life, loved and served God, and was always there to lend a helping hand. I believe he was 75.
He had accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior, so when he passed away Monday night, he went from a weak and hurting man into the presence of our Lord.
So, that, as you can guess, is the mixed blessing. We will miss Lyle very much, but we know he's no longer in pain and he's in Heaven right now.
His funeral is this morning at 10:00 at Floral Haven.
If you would, please when you read this, pray for his wife. They have been married for a VERY long time. I know I miss my wife when we are separated for short time and we've only been married 8 years.
(Now you know why I haven't posted on my trip last weekend)
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
3 Months and counting
I noticed today while doing some scheduling, that it is exactly 3 months to the day till Christmas!
I love Christmas. I love Thanksgiving too. But I do not have the money for Christmas to be here yet. It's about time to start shopping.
I have a few presents already, but not as many as I'd like. Granted, the presents isn't what Christmas is all about, but they are a really fun part. I love the shopping and the giving. The getting isn't too bad either. :)
Now I've got Christmas songs in my head. hehe
I love Christmas. I love Thanksgiving too. But I do not have the money for Christmas to be here yet. It's about time to start shopping.
I have a few presents already, but not as many as I'd like. Granted, the presents isn't what Christmas is all about, but they are a really fun part. I love the shopping and the giving. The getting isn't too bad either. :)
Now I've got Christmas songs in my head. hehe
Cub Scouts Outing
Saturday when I got home from the Fishing trip (still another story) I picked up my boy, and took him to the big Scouting Fall Festival. This is a big event where the kids can go and see a lot of the things that scouting has to offer.
There was all types of things going on. By the time we got there, we only had an hour before it was all done.
My boy got to climb a rope and ring the bell at the top. He liked that, and didn't look like he had too much help (but he did have some).
He also go to drive a push cart (all I got to do was push) :)
He also got to do some archery. He really liked that, but he had problems pulling the bow back. I thought he did real good though.
Afterward, we went to Sonic for chocolate shakes.
We had a good evening. Just wish we could have been there longer and could have done more stuff.
There was all types of things going on. By the time we got there, we only had an hour before it was all done.
My boy got to climb a rope and ring the bell at the top. He liked that, and didn't look like he had too much help (but he did have some).
He also go to drive a push cart (all I got to do was push) :)
He also got to do some archery. He really liked that, but he had problems pulling the bow back. I thought he did real good though.
Afterward, we went to Sonic for chocolate shakes.
We had a good evening. Just wish we could have been there longer and could have done more stuff.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
I'm back
I've made it back from my fishing trip to Roaring River. It was great and I want to talk about it, but I'm tired. Expect a good update in the next day or two.
Trips are good, but it's good to be home with my family.
Trips are good, but it's good to be home with my family.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Wreck
As those who read my blog know, I normally get up every morning to go work out. And I usually leave the gym around 6:30 to come home. Because of my trip I didn't today.
That is a good thing. Just another example of how God watches over us even when we don't know it.
As I was getting around this morning, I heard a wreck around 6:30. I went an poked my head out the door, cause I knew it was close. Shortly thereafter, I heard sirens, but by the time I got to the door, I didn't see where it went. A Few minutes after that, more sirens. This time, I saw the Fire/Rescue truck go through the stop sign and turn off his sirens.
I went for a walk.
2 pickups (a mini and a full size) had a wreck at the corner of 12th and Broadway. Which is where I probably would have been in the car if I had gone and worked out. And that would really have put a damper on my fishing trip.
The dark little pickup was off the road and at first I though it had ran the stop sign and skidded off the road. However, as I go to 12th street, I saw the gold full size pick-up, UP SIDE DOWN.
My guess is the little pickup did run the stop sign, and hit the full size just right to flip it.
It wasn't pretty. However, the doors on the ambulance that was at the site was not open, so my guess is seat belts were used and no one was hurt too badly.
Pray for the people involved in the wreck. And for me as I drive to Missouri this morning.
See y'all when I get back.
That is a good thing. Just another example of how God watches over us even when we don't know it.
As I was getting around this morning, I heard a wreck around 6:30. I went an poked my head out the door, cause I knew it was close. Shortly thereafter, I heard sirens, but by the time I got to the door, I didn't see where it went. A Few minutes after that, more sirens. This time, I saw the Fire/Rescue truck go through the stop sign and turn off his sirens.
I went for a walk.
2 pickups (a mini and a full size) had a wreck at the corner of 12th and Broadway. Which is where I probably would have been in the car if I had gone and worked out. And that would really have put a damper on my fishing trip.
The dark little pickup was off the road and at first I though it had ran the stop sign and skidded off the road. However, as I go to 12th street, I saw the gold full size pick-up, UP SIDE DOWN.
My guess is the little pickup did run the stop sign, and hit the full size just right to flip it.
It wasn't pretty. However, the doors on the ambulance that was at the site was not open, so my guess is seat belts were used and no one was hurt too badly.
Pray for the people involved in the wreck. And for me as I drive to Missouri this morning.
See y'all when I get back.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
WL - 9/20 check-in
I know it's not time for a Weight Loss check-in, but since I'll be on a much needed vacation on Friday, and leaving Thursday morning, I figured Wednesday is my best time this week.
I've now gone 3 1/2 weeks without Dr Pepper. (I think that is a record.)
This week, I saw some drop in body mass as well as weight.
Overall, as of this morning, I have lost 20 pounds. I've lost 3 inches in my chest, and 2.5 inches in my waist.
People have started noticing and my cloths are beginning to fit anywhere from a little to much looser.
I've made my goal for this month. Which also puts me half way to my total goal.
Though I will admit that hitting my total is a bit of a stretch, but I think I should be able to hit another 10 to 15 pounds. We'll see.
Of course this trip this weekend will be tough. I know I will gain weight. It's just how much will I gain. I'm lucky for 1 to 2 meals a day normally, while I'm gone, I know they make 3 meals a day. I know I'll hike at least one day, but not sure about the others, so that will help... a bit. Though I don't think fishing burns many calories. We'll see.
I've now gone 3 1/2 weeks without Dr Pepper. (I think that is a record.)
This week, I saw some drop in body mass as well as weight.
Overall, as of this morning, I have lost 20 pounds. I've lost 3 inches in my chest, and 2.5 inches in my waist.
People have started noticing and my cloths are beginning to fit anywhere from a little to much looser.
I've made my goal for this month. Which also puts me half way to my total goal.
Though I will admit that hitting my total is a bit of a stretch, but I think I should be able to hit another 10 to 15 pounds. We'll see.
Of course this trip this weekend will be tough. I know I will gain weight. It's just how much will I gain. I'm lucky for 1 to 2 meals a day normally, while I'm gone, I know they make 3 meals a day. I know I'll hike at least one day, but not sure about the others, so that will help... a bit. Though I don't think fishing burns many calories. We'll see.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Highway 20 Bridge back!
Back in July, I talked about the State closing the Highway 20 bridge between Collinsville/Owasso and Claremore.
Today, the Highway 20 bridge over the Verdigris River is fixed and open.
The news report initially said it would be closed for 90 days. Today's report said 75. Either way, that is a long time. They ended up getting it done in 57 days.
Course at $3000/day bonus, I'd work my tail off too.
Today, the Highway 20 bridge over the Verdigris River is fixed and open.
The news report initially said it would be closed for 90 days. Today's report said 75. Either way, that is a long time. They ended up getting it done in 57 days.
Course at $3000/day bonus, I'd work my tail off too.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Cruisin'
I got the cruise put into the Caliber today. Yippee!
I dropped it off about 7:50, and they called me at 10:30 telling me it was done and ready to be picked up.
They (and I) didn't expect it to take long, but this was the first they had put into a Caliber, so you never know what complications might show up.
It was a nice drive home today not having to worry about my speed.
I dropped it off about 7:50, and they called me at 10:30 telling me it was done and ready to be picked up.
They (and I) didn't expect it to take long, but this was the first they had put into a Caliber, so you never know what complications might show up.
It was a nice drive home today not having to worry about my speed.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Caliber Update
We have had the Caliber for almost 4 months and I love it
Plus, I have good news. Monday, I will take the car in to FINALLY get the cruise control installed. They had 2 come in today and my salesman called me. I was impressed and happy.
I'm getting ready to take that trip this weekend, and I really didn't want to do it without cruise.
Also, I've learned something very important. It is important to put the right kind of oil in the car. I'm sure it is possible to hurt the engine if the wrong kind of oil is in it (maybe), but it can also hurt fuel efficencie. On my first oil change, I took it in to the dealer to change the oil. They had a special for a $10 oil change. I couldn't change it for cheaper, so I used it. Well, they used 10W30. The car said it wanted 5W20.
On the first tank of gas, I noticed my miles per gallon drop. Well, it was still new, and the gas mileage fluctuating wasn't surpising. But the next tank was just as bad if not worse. As was the next and next and next, etc.
On the last oil change I made sure to put the correct oil in it, and my gas mileage toped 30 MPG. I was happy. My next tank was around 27. So it appears that the oil was what cause the problem. It sorta surprised me.
Plus, I have good news. Monday, I will take the car in to FINALLY get the cruise control installed. They had 2 come in today and my salesman called me. I was impressed and happy.
I'm getting ready to take that trip this weekend, and I really didn't want to do it without cruise.
Also, I've learned something very important. It is important to put the right kind of oil in the car. I'm sure it is possible to hurt the engine if the wrong kind of oil is in it (maybe), but it can also hurt fuel efficencie. On my first oil change, I took it in to the dealer to change the oil. They had a special for a $10 oil change. I couldn't change it for cheaper, so I used it. Well, they used 10W30. The car said it wanted 5W20.
On the first tank of gas, I noticed my miles per gallon drop. Well, it was still new, and the gas mileage fluctuating wasn't surpising. But the next tank was just as bad if not worse. As was the next and next and next, etc.
On the last oil change I made sure to put the correct oil in it, and my gas mileage toped 30 MPG. I was happy. My next tank was around 27. So it appears that the oil was what cause the problem. It sorta surprised me.
WL - 9/15 check-in
Ok, 8 weeks down since I started eating less and exercising regularly.
How am I doing?
Well, come this Sunday, I will have gone 3 weeks without a soda pop.
This week, I've lost another 3 pounds, which takes me to a grand total so far of 17.5 pounds.
I'm also pretty much on track for my 10 pounds this month.
Funny thing as I've kept track of my weight loss, I noticed something interesting from the last few weeks. I've lost 6 pounds, and measurements in my chest and stomach have not dropped, course there are other area's to lose weight, but you'd think I'd a little!
Anyway. I'll weight next Thursday morning. A day earlier than normal because of a Men's retreat I'm taking with my grandfathers church. I'll be trout fishing, hiking and from what I've been told, eating well. This may not help my weight loss. Though, if I do enough hiking, it may not be bad.
How am I doing?
Well, come this Sunday, I will have gone 3 weeks without a soda pop.
This week, I've lost another 3 pounds, which takes me to a grand total so far of 17.5 pounds.
I'm also pretty much on track for my 10 pounds this month.
Funny thing as I've kept track of my weight loss, I noticed something interesting from the last few weeks. I've lost 6 pounds, and measurements in my chest and stomach have not dropped, course there are other area's to lose weight, but you'd think I'd a little!
Anyway. I'll weight next Thursday morning. A day earlier than normal because of a Men's retreat I'm taking with my grandfathers church. I'll be trout fishing, hiking and from what I've been told, eating well. This may not help my weight loss. Though, if I do enough hiking, it may not be bad.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Top Front Tooth #1
Come one, come all! My boy lost his first top, front tooth this morning.
First, his top 2 teeth have been lose for some time. But he's patient, and doesn't wiggle them.
Earlier this week, he was playing on the playground at school, and slipped and hit his tooth and his nose. That really made his tooth wiggle. He really only complained about his nose, but it almost knocked his tooth out. When he went to bed last night, he was willing to wait till it fell out all by its onesie.
This morning, I was going to fix him some cereal, and he said he couldn't eat it because of his tooth. I told him we could pull it, that way one, he could have cereal, and 2 he wouldn't have to worry about losing it at school and not having it for the tooth fairy.
He let me pull it.
First, his top 2 teeth have been lose for some time. But he's patient, and doesn't wiggle them.
Earlier this week, he was playing on the playground at school, and slipped and hit his tooth and his nose. That really made his tooth wiggle. He really only complained about his nose, but it almost knocked his tooth out. When he went to bed last night, he was willing to wait till it fell out all by its onesie.
This morning, I was going to fix him some cereal, and he said he couldn't eat it because of his tooth. I told him we could pull it, that way one, he could have cereal, and 2 he wouldn't have to worry about losing it at school and not having it for the tooth fairy.
He let me pull it.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Sleepy
Last night was the cub scout meeting where I learned more about the pop corn sales.
What's neat about the pop corn sales that the cub/boy scouts do. 70% of the money goes back into scouting.
Well, while I was there, I got paged. Long story short, at midnight I went to bed since I was still waiting for people to answer the page.
I got an hour of sleep before I was paged again. I was then up for almost 2 more hours before getting to go to bed. On the bright side, everything was working when I went to bed.
Course, I couldn't get up and work out this morning. I never heard the alarm even though my wife told me I turned it off.
What's neat about the pop corn sales that the cub/boy scouts do. 70% of the money goes back into scouting.
Well, while I was there, I got paged. Long story short, at midnight I went to bed since I was still waiting for people to answer the page.
I got an hour of sleep before I was paged again. I was then up for almost 2 more hours before getting to go to bed. On the bright side, everything was working when I went to bed.
Course, I couldn't get up and work out this morning. I never heard the alarm even though my wife told me I turned it off.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Tears
Tonight, I made my son cry. I feel so bad.
He was taking a shower and got water EVERYWHERE in the bathroom. I mean everywhere. Took me several towels to clean up the mess.
Of course, I got mad at him.
I went back in a few minutes later to check on him cause I thought I heard crying. He was. Big, huge tears were just pouring down.
"I thought you didn't love me anymore" he said through his tears.
I felt horrible.
I explained to him that no matter what he ever does, no matter how much I may be mad at him, nothing would ever stop me from loving him. That made him feel better.
Course it still didn't make me not feel horrible.
He was taking a shower and got water EVERYWHERE in the bathroom. I mean everywhere. Took me several towels to clean up the mess.
Of course, I got mad at him.
I went back in a few minutes later to check on him cause I thought I heard crying. He was. Big, huge tears were just pouring down.
"I thought you didn't love me anymore" he said through his tears.
I felt horrible.
I explained to him that no matter what he ever does, no matter how much I may be mad at him, nothing would ever stop me from loving him. That made him feel better.
Course it still didn't make me not feel horrible.
Cub Scouts Den Meeting
Tomorrow was suppose to be my son's first den meeting, but because of some leader/parent meeting it won't be.
*sigh*
We were both really looking forward to it.
So, it looks like he will only have 2 den meetings a month. One week there is a parent/leader meeting, and another week is the pack meeting.
*sigh*
*sigh*
We were both really looking forward to it.
So, it looks like he will only have 2 den meetings a month. One week there is a parent/leader meeting, and another week is the pack meeting.
*sigh*
34 Years ago today
34 years ago today, I was born. I was sitting on the back porch Saturday just thinking. (Yes, that is dangerous.) About how God has blessed me so much.
I've grown up with parents that loved each other, and me and my sister. We weren't beat (spanked, more than once, but that's not the same no matter what "they" say). And was taught how to love and care about others.
I've know all four of my grandparents and 4 great grandparents.
I was able to go to college (mostly on my parents tab... Thanks Mom and Dad!), and a great college at that (GO POKES!)
I have a wonderful, beautiful, creative (I could go on) wife! 2 great kids. 3 cars, a house and a good job.
Anyway, that's enough I guess.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Left Behind: Eternal Forces
While glancing through the News headlines today, I saw this very interesting story from Yahoo News of a popular Christian book spawning a video game.The only popular Christian book that I could think of was the Left Behind books. And I was right. There is going to be Left Behind Games.
Here is the description from the Left Behind Website:
Wage a war of apocalyptic proportions in LEFT BEHIND: Eternal Forces - a real-time strategy game based upon the best-selling LEFT BEHIND book series created by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins. Join the ultimate fight of Good against Evil, commanding Tribulation Forces or the Global Community Peacekeepers, and uncover the truth about the worldwide disappearances!
- Lead the Tribulation Force from the book series , including Rayford, Chloe, Buck and Bruce against Nicolae Carpathia – the AntiChrist.
- Conduct physical & spiritual warfare : using the power of prayer to strengthen your troops in combat and wield modern military weaponry throughout the game world.
- Recover ancient scriptures and witness spectacular Angelic and Demonic activity as a direct consequence of your choices.
- Command your forces through intense battles across a breathtaking, authentic depiction of New York City .
- Control more than 30 units types - from Prayer Warrior and Hellraiser to Spies, Special Forces and Battle Tanks!
- Enjoy a robust single player experience across dozens of New York City maps in Story Mode – fighting in China Town , SoHo , Uptown and more!
- Play multiplayer games as Tribulation Force or the AntiChrist's Global Community Peacekeepers with up to eight players via LAN or over the internet!
This could be a very good game. There is a downloadable demo of the game from their web page which I probably will download and give a shot.
The news article talks about how some people are in an uproar because this game is violent.
"It's reprehensible," said Florida attorney Jack Thompson, a critic of video game violence. "They're basically using the phrase — Christian game — to disarm parents into thinking it's going to be OK for our kids."Well, I have a something I'd like to point out to this guy. No one said the Bible was not full of violence. It is. Lots of it. The Bible is full of lies, murder, deception, adultry, wars, insest, and probably much more stuff that I can't think of as I sit here and type.
Now, the Bible isn't a "How to" book on doing these things, but this stuff is in there.
Also, this is a GAME. Suppose to be fun to play. The developers are also trying to reach people with the gosple of Jesus Christ and at the very lease talking about things that will have eternal importance. A game with a Teen rating is about the same thing as a PG-13 movie. Most parents don't flinch an inch about letting their teen's watch PG-13 movies.
I acutally like how the developers responded when asked if the violence was needed to make the game fun. They replied "Violence is not required to make a fun game. However, it is required to make a game about the end of the world in the Left Behind book series. We have taken great care to make certain that there are real consequences for poor gamer behavior, unlike most games in the market. For instance, unnecessary killing will result in lower Spirit points which are essential to winning."
The game is expected out in October, but as I've said before, a downloadable demo is already available. I think I read they expect this game to cost in the $50 range and be rated Teen.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Birthday Party
My wife threw me a little birthday party. Both of our parents came over, and she cooked stuffed hamburgers! She also made cherry delight for desert! It was so good, and I ate WAY too much.
Oh well, how often does a person have a birthday right?
My boy made me a card and gave it to me. It was cute. It had a PlayStation on it, and Lego Star Wars II. He told me, we could get that game, and it would be for me! hehe
While I was opening my presents, my daughter ran off, and wrote me a short IOU birthday card. (she couldn't be one upped by her brother)
My mother-in-law actually got me a birthday present. I was shocked. She never gets birthday presents. It wasn't anything major, but I really liked it. It was an OSU toothbrush.
My parents went through a lot to get me my present, but finally found it. It was Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves Wide screen DVD. I use to have it on VHS, and the tape broke just a few weeks ago. So I really wanted this.
My wonderful wife got me an OSU T-shirt, and a really cool walking stick. It is awesome. I've wanted one for a while, but I've never found one I liked. This is too cool! She knows me so well.
I've had a great birthday party.
Monday is my actual birthday, and I'm sure I'll have more to say about that then.
Oh well, how often does a person have a birthday right?
My boy made me a card and gave it to me. It was cute. It had a PlayStation on it, and Lego Star Wars II. He told me, we could get that game, and it would be for me! hehe
While I was opening my presents, my daughter ran off, and wrote me a short IOU birthday card. (she couldn't be one upped by her brother)
My mother-in-law actually got me a birthday present. I was shocked. She never gets birthday presents. It wasn't anything major, but I really liked it. It was an OSU toothbrush.
My parents went through a lot to get me my present, but finally found it. It was Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves Wide screen DVD. I use to have it on VHS, and the tape broke just a few weeks ago. So I really wanted this.
My wonderful wife got me an OSU T-shirt, and a really cool walking stick. It is awesome. I've wanted one for a while, but I've never found one I liked. This is too cool! She knows me so well.
I've had a great birthday party.
Monday is my actual birthday, and I'm sure I'll have more to say about that then.
Cowboys and Indians
Tonight, the Pokes played the Arkansas State Indians.
I was WAY worried in the first few minutes of the game. It wasn't looking good.
Game got much better. 35 - 7
Overall, they looked pretty good. Hopefully they'll keep that up the rest of the season.
(If they can skip the I don't know how to play football section at the very beginning of the game, I wouldn't mind!)
I was WAY worried in the first few minutes of the game. It wasn't looking good.
Game got much better. 35 - 7
Overall, they looked pretty good. Hopefully they'll keep that up the rest of the season.
(If they can skip the I don't know how to play football section at the very beginning of the game, I wouldn't mind!)
First U8 Soccer Game today
Today was our first U8 soccer game today.
The kids did great! 3 of the 6 kids scored points I think. 1 of the new kids that have never played before scored 2 points. I was excited. The funny part of that, was each time, his mom wasn't looking.
My most experienced kids did great. I'm going to have to watch them. They both look like they have tempers. That is not good.
It was a really good game. Though we still do not officially take score, one of the kids informed me that it was 17 - 2. I'm not sure if that is acurate or not, but it probably was.
I tried to slow down of the girls that was scoring to it didn't get worse. It didn't go so well.
I even had a parent volunteer to coach for me that game I'll be on that Men's Retreat on the 23rd. That was good to get the help. I hate having make-up games.
The kids did great! 3 of the 6 kids scored points I think. 1 of the new kids that have never played before scored 2 points. I was excited. The funny part of that, was each time, his mom wasn't looking.
My most experienced kids did great. I'm going to have to watch them. They both look like they have tempers. That is not good.
It was a really good game. Though we still do not officially take score, one of the kids informed me that it was 17 - 2. I'm not sure if that is acurate or not, but it probably was.
I tried to slow down of the girls that was scoring to it didn't get worse. It didn't go so well.
I even had a parent volunteer to coach for me that game I'll be on that Men's Retreat on the 23rd. That was good to get the help. I hate having make-up games.
Atlantis has launched!
I'm excited to hear that Atlantis has launched!
It is headed to the ISS to add more solar arrays. These new arrays will double the power output of the station!
This is cool. Nothing else could be added to the station until these arrays were added to the station. Once this is done, there will be enough power supply to finish the station!
Wow, launches are so cool!
Friday, September 08, 2006
Happy Birthday Star Trek
The first episode of Star Trek originally aired 40 years ago today.
Hard to believe it's been around that long.
In it's 40 years, there has been 10 movies, 4 TV series, 1 cartoon, and books and comic books galore!
(and I've heard rumors of a new movie)
I can't imagine what life would be like without Star Trek. It's had an impact on just about everything.
Hard to believe it's been around that long.
In it's 40 years, there has been 10 movies, 4 TV series, 1 cartoon, and books and comic books galore!
(and I've heard rumors of a new movie)
I can't imagine what life would be like without Star Trek. It's had an impact on just about everything.
WL - 9/8 check-in
It's been a week and things are going ok I guess.
I've lost 3 pounds this week.
So, finishing up my 7th week of trying to eat right and exercise almost daily (6 days a week) I'm lost a grand total of 14.5 pounds.
I've had a couple people actually notice which has been nice.
It's going to be hard to lose another 5.5 pounds in 12 days. Really it is 14 days, but I've got a Men's Retreat I'm going to and will be gone for my normal weigh in.
I've lost 3 pounds this week.
So, finishing up my 7th week of trying to eat right and exercise almost daily (6 days a week) I'm lost a grand total of 14.5 pounds.
I've had a couple people actually notice which has been nice.
It's going to be hard to lose another 5.5 pounds in 12 days. Really it is 14 days, but I've got a Men's Retreat I'm going to and will be gone for my normal weigh in.
Blog mishaps
This morning, I walked by the computer as my wife was looking at my blog. Was I shocked to see that one of my posts was all screwed up. So, I open it up, and it looks fine.
The difference? IE vs FireFox.
I've corrected that horrible error, and it looks fine in both again.
ahhhhhh All is right in the world.
The difference? IE vs FireFox.
I've corrected that horrible error, and it looks fine in both again.
ahhhhhh All is right in the world.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Gmail drive shell extension
Stumbled across an interesting article at Lifehacker today.
Long story short, it lets you use your Gmail email account as an online hard drive.
Once you install this tool, you drag and drop the file using Windows Explorer, and it basically emails you the file, but you can see it like a hard drive. Download it as an email attachement elsewhere.
Long story short, it lets you use your Gmail email account as an online hard drive.
Once you install this tool, you drag and drop the file using Windows Explorer, and it basically emails you the file, but you can see it like a hard drive. Download it as an email attachement elsewhere.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Oklahoma State Quarter - Vote
It is getting close to the time that the Oklahoma quarter will be released.
You can have a say on what will be placed on the quarter.
There are 10 finalists to chose from. You can pick up to 5.
You can have a say on what will be placed on the quarter.
There are 10 finalists to chose from. You can pick up to 5.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Labor Day Picnic/Hike
My parents called today, and asked what plans we had. Since we didn't have any, they asked if we wanted to come out for a picnic and a hike.
Sounded good to me!
We got to my parents around noon or so, and we headed out to Osage Hills State Park. I didn't even know about this park. It is about 15 minutes west of Bartlesville on Highway 60.
They have camping (tents and RV), hiking, a pool, tennis court, a ball field. There is a lake that is suppose to have good bass, crappie, catfish and perch fishing (no gasoline powered boats).
After cooking and eating some delicious hamburgers, we went out for a hike. It was beautiful.
There is also a lot of wild life. Today, we saw buzzards, hawks, lizards, grey and brown squirrels, armadillo's (alive can you believe it), turtles, and deer. My parents have seen bobcats out there. I'm know I didn't see one, but I think I might have heard one, but I'm not positive.
I have never seen so many armadillo's alive in one place. I'm use to seeing them dead on the roads all the time. At one point, I heard a noise, so I got everyone to be mostly quiet. (You'd have to know my family to really understand that). I tracked the noise to something that was under some leaves. Turned out to be an armadillo. As I got a bit closer to it, it turned into a ball (self defense).
That was too cool! I tried to get closer to get a really good picture. As I did, I guess it decided I had gotten close enough. It jumped up, and took off running. When it did that, I about jumped out of my skin, and jumped back myself. I know what happens when you corner wild animals. They tend to turn and fight and I didn't want to get whooped by an armadillo. What I didn't know about them is how fast they can run. Which is very, VERY fast. hehe My wife laughed so hard!
We hiked for about 2 hours or so. Maybe 2 and a half. My boy did great! I was a bit concerned taking him on such a long hike. But he couldn't have done better.
I plan on going back when foliage starts changing. It should be beautiful!
If you want to see some more pictures, I have posted some as a set on Flickr.
Sounded good to me!
We got to my parents around noon or so, and we headed out to Osage Hills State Park. I didn't even know about this park. It is about 15 minutes west of Bartlesville on Highway 60.
They have camping (tents and RV), hiking, a pool, tennis court, a ball field. There is a lake that is suppose to have good bass, crappie, catfish and perch fishing (no gasoline powered boats).
After cooking and eating some delicious hamburgers, we went out for a hike. It was beautiful.
There is also a lot of wild life. Today, we saw buzzards, hawks, lizards, grey and brown squirrels, armadillo's (alive can you believe it), turtles, and deer. My parents have seen bobcats out there. I'm know I didn't see one, but I think I might have heard one, but I'm not positive.
I have never seen so many armadillo's alive in one place. I'm use to seeing them dead on the roads all the time. At one point, I heard a noise, so I got everyone to be mostly quiet. (You'd have to know my family to really understand that). I tracked the noise to something that was under some leaves. Turned out to be an armadillo. As I got a bit closer to it, it turned into a ball (self defense).
That was too cool! I tried to get closer to get a really good picture. As I did, I guess it decided I had gotten close enough. It jumped up, and took off running. When it did that, I about jumped out of my skin, and jumped back myself. I know what happens when you corner wild animals. They tend to turn and fight and I didn't want to get whooped by an armadillo. What I didn't know about them is how fast they can run. Which is very, VERY fast. hehe My wife laughed so hard!
We hiked for about 2 hours or so. Maybe 2 and a half. My boy did great! I was a bit concerned taking him on such a long hike. But he couldn't have done better.
I plan on going back when foliage starts changing. It should be beautiful!
If you want to see some more pictures, I have posted some as a set on Flickr.
Crocodile Hunter Dead
Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, died Monday snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef.
He was killed by a stingray barb that pierced his chest.
He came over the top of a stingray that was buried in the sand, and the barb came up and hit him in the chest.
I'm in shock. I loved watching Steve Irwin's shows. From sound of the CNN article, weather had kept him from working on a show on "Ocean's Deadliest" and decided to work on a children's show.
For me, the worse part is he has an 8 year old daughter (Bindi) and a 3 year old son (Robert).
He was killed by a stingray barb that pierced his chest.
He came over the top of a stingray that was buried in the sand, and the barb came up and hit him in the chest.
I'm in shock. I loved watching Steve Irwin's shows. From sound of the CNN article, weather had kept him from working on a show on "Ocean's Deadliest" and decided to work on a children's show.
For me, the worse part is he has an 8 year old daughter (Bindi) and a 3 year old son (Robert).
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Pastorless
Today was the last day of our pastor at church.
He accepted a position as BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministries) Director. He will be very good at this, and I'm excited for him, but I will miss him.
This now puts our church without a pastor. Our Search Committee has met and we're starting our look.
This is really an exciting time for our church as well, though not everyone realizes it. When God moves in one place, He is moving elsewhere. Since God is moving our pastor away from us, He already has a man planned for us.
The search will last for a while since you don't want to rush into finding a new pastor. I'm on the search committee. First time to server on a Pastor search committee. This should be interesting.
He accepted a position as BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministries) Director. He will be very good at this, and I'm excited for him, but I will miss him.
This now puts our church without a pastor. Our Search Committee has met and we're starting our look.
This is really an exciting time for our church as well, though not everyone realizes it. When God moves in one place, He is moving elsewhere. Since God is moving our pastor away from us, He already has a man planned for us.
The search will last for a while since you don't want to rush into finding a new pastor. I'm on the search committee. First time to server on a Pastor search committee. This should be interesting.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
September
It's September!
Can you believe it? I can't. This year has just flown by.
Course I love September! And for several reasons
Enjoy September everyone, it will be gone before you know it!
Can you believe it? I can't. This year has just flown by.
Course I love September! And for several reasons
- My Birthday is in September! (9/11)
- The weather starts cooling off! (this is a biggie for me)
- The Tulsa State Fair starts this month! I love going to the fair, when I can.
- Fall is right around the corner (not to mention Thanksgiving and Christmas!)
Enjoy September everyone, it will be gone before you know it!
Friday, September 01, 2006
WL - 9/1 check-in
Well, I'm just finishing my 6th week of working out.
I've stayed even on weight loss, but considering I gained a lot of week last week between my wife's 20th HS reunion and my momma's yummy fried chicken and home-made rolls, I feel that's pretty good.
However, I have lost another inch in my waist! That's a total of 2 inches! So I'm feeling pretty good.
I've been extreamly tired lately. I'm not sure if it's the extra working out or just daily life now that school is in session, and all. I got a real good nights rest last night, and it really seemed to help my workout this morning.
Maybe I'll try that again tonight. hehe (yea right)
I've stayed even on weight loss, but considering I gained a lot of week last week between my wife's 20th HS reunion and my momma's yummy fried chicken and home-made rolls, I feel that's pretty good.
However, I have lost another inch in my waist! That's a total of 2 inches! So I'm feeling pretty good.
I've been extreamly tired lately. I'm not sure if it's the extra working out or just daily life now that school is in session, and all. I got a real good nights rest last night, and it really seemed to help my workout this morning.
Maybe I'll try that again tonight. hehe (yea right)
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Gray Hair
Everyone is commenting on how grey my hair is getting.
I'm surprised every time I got get my hair cut how much more grey hair I have.
Tonight, while reading her Bible, my wife found this verse
I'm surprised every time I got get my hair cut how much more grey hair I have.
Tonight, while reading her Bible, my wife found this verse
Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
Car problems yet again
My daughter came home from school today. Changed for work, and went out to go to work, and her car wouldn't start.
She took our truck.
I'm not 100% sure what is wrong with the car. What I do know is it wont turn over. Wont even click. It has juice, well, enough for the radio and lights. I tried jumping it thinking it had enough juice for everything else, but just not the start. No dice. I hope it's not the starter.
OK, I pull out my daughters books on her car, and start reading.
Fuse? Nope, it's good.
Maybe it's not in park good? Nope. That's good too.
Hot and not want to start? Again no.
OK. I hit Google. From the research I've done there, it is either a) the starter or b) the battery cable.
So, out I go. I jack up the car and get it on blocks. Then the hunt is on for the starter.
I FINALLY found it. Back of the motor. Half way up the block. *sigh*
Off the blocks it comes. Tomorrow, I'll try to tow it to my mechanic and have him look at it. Nothing else I can do. There is no way I can reach the starter with the clearance I have. And to make it worse, I was going to pull it, take it to AutoZone and have them test it. My luck if I did try to get the starter off, that wouldn't be the problem.
We'll see.
Funny thing though. The last time I worked on my daughters car was on July 30th. Today it August 30th.
This better not be a habit.
She took our truck.
I'm not 100% sure what is wrong with the car. What I do know is it wont turn over. Wont even click. It has juice, well, enough for the radio and lights. I tried jumping it thinking it had enough juice for everything else, but just not the start. No dice. I hope it's not the starter.
OK, I pull out my daughters books on her car, and start reading.
Fuse? Nope, it's good.
Maybe it's not in park good? Nope. That's good too.
Hot and not want to start? Again no.
OK. I hit Google. From the research I've done there, it is either a) the starter or b) the battery cable.
So, out I go. I jack up the car and get it on blocks. Then the hunt is on for the starter.
I FINALLY found it. Back of the motor. Half way up the block. *sigh*
Off the blocks it comes. Tomorrow, I'll try to tow it to my mechanic and have him look at it. Nothing else I can do. There is no way I can reach the starter with the clearance I have. And to make it worse, I was going to pull it, take it to AutoZone and have them test it. My luck if I did try to get the starter off, that wouldn't be the problem.
We'll see.
Funny thing though. The last time I worked on my daughters car was on July 30th. Today it August 30th.
This better not be a habit.
Cricket thermometer?
While listening to the radio this morning (Air1), they were talking about how you can tell what the temperature is based on cricket chirps.
So, here is the formula
# cricket chirps in 15 seconds + 37 = current air temp
Pretty simple. Though I don't think my wife would let me have a cricket themometer. She doesn't like them. (crickets, not themometers)
So, here is the formula
# cricket chirps in 15 seconds + 37 = current air temp
Pretty simple. Though I don't think my wife would let me have a cricket themometer. She doesn't like them. (crickets, not themometers)
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Weather Bug
I've made another addition to my blog.
I have added a Weather Bug "Sticker" to my blog. Each time you enter the page (or refresh), it will updates with the latest information.
As many of you know, I live in Collinsville, but we do not have a weather bug station here in town to link to. The closest one is in Owasso, but the temperature doesn't work, so it says it's 32 degrees. As much as I would love that (and I would), I just couldn't leave it.
The next closest location is technically the Tulsa Airport, but I figure Claremore's weather and temperature will be closer to what it really is here at the house.
I have added a Weather Bug "Sticker" to my blog. Each time you enter the page (or refresh), it will updates with the latest information.
As many of you know, I live in Collinsville, but we do not have a weather bug station here in town to link to. The closest one is in Owasso, but the temperature doesn't work, so it says it's 32 degrees. As much as I would love that (and I would), I just couldn't leave it.
The next closest location is technically the Tulsa Airport, but I figure Claremore's weather and temperature will be closer to what it really is here at the house.
Fall?
Well, it is August, but it feels like Fall.
It was 64 degrees this morning when I woke up to go work out.
What a nice break from all this horribly hot weather.
The drive in was just great! I love Fall. I know it isn't that time yet, but this is a nice taste of things to come.
It was 64 degrees this morning when I woke up to go work out.
What a nice break from all this horribly hot weather.
The drive in was just great! I love Fall. I know it isn't that time yet, but this is a nice taste of things to come.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Doom Update
Back in December, I posted about a Doom movie that had been released.
I finally got it in my Netflix queue a while back and watched it.
My impression? It was ok. Nothing spectacular. It was an UR movie, so I'm not sure how different it was from what was in the theaters.
I remember lots of language, and nudity. Other than that it was ok.
I finally got it in my Netflix queue a while back and watched it.
My impression? It was ok. Nothing spectacular. It was an UR movie, so I'm not sure how different it was from what was in the theaters.
I remember lots of language, and nudity. Other than that it was ok.
I thought I saw a Kangaroo?
I could just imagine a little kid telling their mom or dad.
Kid: "Mom, I just saw a Kangaroo!"
Mom: "No you didn't. There are no Kangaroo's in Oklahoma"
Kid: "But I did, I did, I did see a Kangaroo!"
Well, there was a Kangaroo loose in OKC over the weekend.
That's funny.
Kid: "Mom, I just saw a Kangaroo!"
Mom: "No you didn't. There are no Kangaroo's in Oklahoma"
Kid: "But I did, I did, I did see a Kangaroo!"
Well, there was a Kangaroo loose in OKC over the weekend.
That's funny.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Worn out!
Today has been a busy day for me.
After work, which I left early, I mowed my grandparents as usual and my yard.
After finishing my yard, I still had some daylight, so off to Auto Zone to get oil and filter to change my oil in my Caliber. This is it's second oil change since we've had the car. We've gone about 6000 miles in 3 months.
I'm excited that I got it all done.
After work, which I left early, I mowed my grandparents as usual and my yard.
After finishing my yard, I still had some daylight, so off to Auto Zone to get oil and filter to change my oil in my Caliber. This is it's second oil change since we've had the car. We've gone about 6000 miles in 3 months.
I'm excited that I got it all done.
Losing Weight
As some of you may, or may not know. I've been trying to lose some weight.
Cutting back on the food and excercising. (Cutting back on the food is harder than excercising.)
I've been excercising and trying to eat less for the last 5 weeks. For all but the first week, I go 6 days a week.
So far, I've lost 11.5 pounds, 2 inches in my chest, and an inch in my stomach.
Making progress I guess.
Cutting back on the food and excercising. (Cutting back on the food is harder than excercising.)
I've been excercising and trying to eat less for the last 5 weeks. For all but the first week, I go 6 days a week.
So far, I've lost 11.5 pounds, 2 inches in my chest, and an inch in my stomach.
Making progress I guess.
PS3 - Not just games anymore
As you area all aware, the PS3 will be the most expensive (and in my opinion, the most processing power) of the NextGen consoles.
They are touting this as a Home Intertrainment system, not just a game system.
Well, this goes beyond Blu-Ray, DVD, online, I'm sure linux boxes, and playing music (and numerous other hacks that will come out in months to come after it's release).
I've found an article that now adds scientific discovery to a use for your PS3.
For those not familiar with it, Folding@Home client uses distributed computing to help the project assist in understanding how proteins "fold," or self-assemble, to become amino acids or other compounds.
There is more information on the Folding@Home project at their webpage at Stanford. They also have a FAQ about the PS3 version.
They are touting this as a Home Intertrainment system, not just a game system.
Well, this goes beyond Blu-Ray, DVD, online, I'm sure linux boxes, and playing music (and numerous other hacks that will come out in months to come after it's release).
I've found an article that now adds scientific discovery to a use for your PS3.
The team behind the Folding@Home distributed computing client has reported that Sony has developed a version for the PlayStation 3.
For those not familiar with it, Folding@Home client uses distributed computing to help the project assist in understanding how proteins "fold," or self-assemble, to become amino acids or other compounds.
There is more information on the Folding@Home project at their webpage at Stanford. They also have a FAQ about the PS3 version.
Medco Health
I hate Medco.
My company uses them for a prescription plan. They are the biggest pain in the rear I have ever seen.
We can get our medication discounted pretty well if we use their mail order service. However, if the prescription isn't written just so so, then it costs you more. They are the least helpful people I've ever seen. I had ordered and paid for some prescriptions on their web page, and used my debit card. I had let them store it so I'd not have to type it in in the future. MISTAKE!
More than once while refilling, I had marked for them to send me a bill to pay, and they automatically billed my card. That was a disaster waiting to happen. The last time this happened, I called them up and told them to take off the card since they can't seem to not bill me on it if they have it.
I guess they are better than nothing, but maybe not by much.
My company uses them for a prescription plan. They are the biggest pain in the rear I have ever seen.
We can get our medication discounted pretty well if we use their mail order service. However, if the prescription isn't written just so so, then it costs you more. They are the least helpful people I've ever seen. I had ordered and paid for some prescriptions on their web page, and used my debit card. I had let them store it so I'd not have to type it in in the future. MISTAKE!
More than once while refilling, I had marked for them to send me a bill to pay, and they automatically billed my card. That was a disaster waiting to happen. The last time this happened, I called them up and told them to take off the card since they can't seem to not bill me on it if they have it.
I guess they are better than nothing, but maybe not by much.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Pluto no longer a planet?
Ok, this whole Pluto thing is just silly.
All of my life (longer really), Pluto has been a planet. That is what is taught in school. We have 9 planets.
Well, now, because of some stuffed shirted, want to make everything difficult scientist at the International Astronomical Union has said so, Pluto is no longer a planet.
It will now be called a "dwarf planet"
You know what? I don't care except for the havoc this will make on the education system alone.
So now, if you care, our solar system has 8 planets, and 3 dwarf planets.
Does anyone else have a head-ache?
Blogging
It has finally happened. Blogger has been blocked by our "Surf Control" software here at work.
It's a sad day.
Good thing I can still blog through email.
UPDATE: it appears that only the Beta Blogger that is blocked. Still sad though
It's a sad day.
Good thing I can still blog through email.
UPDATE: it appears that only the Beta Blogger that is blocked. Still sad though
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Beta Blogger
Blogger now has a Beta with new features.
I have switched to the beta, but because of the switch, there are a few things I need to pass along.
There are still a few Known Issues that they are working to correct.
The main one is that commenting as a Blogger user doesn't work if you have NOT upgraded your blog. So, for the few of you that do comment, you'll need to chose anonymous or other as an option.
The upgrades to add some nice functionality.
I will however let you know what I think as I do.
I have switched to the beta, but because of the switch, there are a few things I need to pass along.
There are still a few Known Issues that they are working to correct.
The main one is that commenting as a Blogger user doesn't work if you have NOT upgraded your blog. So, for the few of you that do comment, you'll need to chose anonymous or other as an option.
The upgrades to add some nice functionality.
- Private Blogs - So we can now have a private blog that only people assigned to it can view it. This is a huge thing if you've wanted to set up a family blog.
- Labels - you can now add category labels to your posts, so you can find topics by the labels.
- New ways to customize templates - including drag and drop.
I will however let you know what I think as I do.
1st Grade Update
Today was a big day.
My boy had his first ever spelling test. 5 words. Today is a pre-test. If he got them all right today, he doesn't have to take the test on Friday. He got a 100%!!!
That was so cool.
Also, he brought home book to read to us today. We sat down and he read he book. It was so cool!
I was a mean dad though, and I pointed to some of the words out of order to make sure he was really reading and not just going from memory.
*sigh*
He's getting so big!
My boy had his first ever spelling test. 5 words. Today is a pre-test. If he got them all right today, he doesn't have to take the test on Friday. He got a 100%!!!
That was so cool.
Also, he brought home book to read to us today. We sat down and he read he book. It was so cool!
I was a mean dad though, and I pointed to some of the words out of order to make sure he was really reading and not just going from memory.
*sigh*
He's getting so big!
101 most commonly asked Nintendo Wii questions
As most people that know me know, I am a huge Playstation fan. I've always liked the Playstation though I never owned one. The PS2 rocks in my own opinion. I've really enjoyed it.
I am looking forward to the PS3, though I know I'll not be buying it the opening day/week/month. The cost will just be too much for me to be able to get.
I've never been a Microsoft fan. If the XBox was made by anyone other than MS, I'd probably have it. It has some nice titles. One day, maybe.
However, the more I have read about the Wii (pronounced "we"), the more it sounds interesting. And the currenct price guess-timate is around $170, will be affordible. I may be interesting in getting this. The ability to play old Nintendo games (can we say Super Mario Brothers?) and even some old sega games would just be sweet.
Anyway, you may find the following interested if you want to know more about the Wii.
101 most commonly asked Nintendo Wii questions - Nintendo Wii Forum
Oh, and for the record, I still hate the name.
I am looking forward to the PS3, though I know I'll not be buying it the opening day/week/month. The cost will just be too much for me to be able to get.
I've never been a Microsoft fan. If the XBox was made by anyone other than MS, I'd probably have it. It has some nice titles. One day, maybe.
However, the more I have read about the Wii (pronounced "we"), the more it sounds interesting. And the currenct price guess-timate is around $170, will be affordible. I may be interesting in getting this. The ability to play old Nintendo games (can we say Super Mario Brothers?) and even some old sega games would just be sweet.
Anyway, you may find the following interested if you want to know more about the Wii.
101 most commonly asked Nintendo Wii questions - Nintendo Wii Forum
Oh, and for the record, I still hate the name.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Cub Scouts
Today, my boy signed up for Cub Scouts. He will be a Tiger Cub. He was very excited.
We'll have weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
He'll have a lot of fun.
For more information on Cub Scouts, you can go to joincubscouting.org. This site has information for boys and parents.
Also, there is more information on both Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts at Scouting.org
We'll have weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
He'll have a lot of fun.
For more information on Cub Scouts, you can go to joincubscouting.org. This site has information for boys and parents.
Also, there is more information on both Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts at Scouting.org
NASA - Countdown 101
The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to launch on Sunday. I was looking on NASA's web page, and found an article that gives you a Countdown 101 of the launch process.
Interesting if you like that type of thing.
Interesting if you like that type of thing.
Forgetfulness
There are days I am shocked at how forgetful I can be.
There have been several things that I have wanted to blog about, but when I get home (or work) to a computer, I can't remember what they were.
If I'm this forgetful now, I don't want to see me when I get old.
Of course, at this rate, when I'm old, I'll forget I'm forgetful.
There have been several things that I have wanted to blog about, but when I get home (or work) to a computer, I can't remember what they were.
If I'm this forgetful now, I don't want to see me when I get old.
Of course, at this rate, when I'm old, I'll forget I'm forgetful.
Saturday, August 19, 2006
OK Centennial Botanical Garden
Several weeks ago, my friend Michael posted about the Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden.
I finally got a change to go to the Botanical Garden's web page.
It will be great once it is finished. I know that at the moment, I plan to go often!
I finally got a change to go to the Botanical Garden's web page.
It will be great once it is finished. I know that at the moment, I plan to go often!
Friday, August 18, 2006
Happy Adoption Day
6 years ago today, I adopted my little girl. Though I guess she isn't so little anymore.
I gave her a little present (SpongeBob light) and a birthday card. I think I have done that every year.
I've never regretted adopting her. In fact, I never really thought about not adopting her.
She is as much my girl as my son is my boy. And as I point out to her. I was stuck with whatever came out with my son. With her, I chose her. I got to choose to be her daddy.
I gave her a little present (SpongeBob light) and a birthday card. I think I have done that every year.
I've never regretted adopting her. In fact, I never really thought about not adopting her.
She is as much my girl as my son is my boy. And as I point out to her. I was stuck with whatever came out with my son. With her, I chose her. I got to choose to be her daddy.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
First Day of School
Today was the first day of school. As usual, we took pictures before they headed off to school.
My girl is now a Senior. 9 more months and she'll be out of school. That is both great and sad news.
She is in such a hurry to grow up, but if she only knew she'd not mind being a kid for a bit longer.
My boy is now starting 1st grade. He wasn't as excited about the first day of school as I was at his age, but he was much more excited than his sister. Soon he'll be a senior. I know that that is in 11 years, but it will be here before we know it!
My girl is now a Senior. 9 more months and she'll be out of school. That is both great and sad news.
She is in such a hurry to grow up, but if she only knew she'd not mind being a kid for a bit longer.
My boy is now starting 1st grade. He wasn't as excited about the first day of school as I was at his age, but he was much more excited than his sister. Soon he'll be a senior. I know that that is in 11 years, but it will be here before we know it!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
BMI - Body Mass Index
Ok, so while reading another blog today, I ran across this link for a BMI calculator for Adults at the Department of Heath and Human Services Centers for Disease Control. For those that might be interested, here is the BMI calculator for Children and Teens. As I am trying to lose some weight I thought it would be good to see what this says.
Well, It seems that my height of 6' 0" and my current weight, I am considered Overweight (not a big surprise hince the trying to lose weight).
What did surprise me was how much I have to weigh to not be classified as overweight. The magic number? 183.5 pounds would give me a BMI of 24.9. If I weighed 183.5 pounds, I think I would look skinny.
The table at the CDC page has 4 categories.
Well, It seems that my height of 6' 0" and my current weight, I am considered Overweight (not a big surprise hince the trying to lose weight).
What did surprise me was how much I have to weigh to not be classified as overweight. The magic number? 183.5 pounds would give me a BMI of 24.9. If I weighed 183.5 pounds, I think I would look skinny.
The table at the CDC page has 4 categories.
| BMI | Weight Status |
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5-24.9 | Normal |
| 25.0-29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0+ | Obese |
Monday, August 14, 2006
Soccer Practice
Today was the first soccer practice of the season.
I think it went pretty well. I have 2 kids that have never played before. 1 that is on their second season. 1 on the fourth, and 2 on their fifth or sixth.
I went over the basic rules of U8 soccer. Most people didn't have any questions. I'm not sure if that is good or bad.
After much, and I do mean much discussion, we finally chose the name Electric Sharks as our Team name. I'll never do that again. If I let the kids pick the name again, I'll give them 2 or 3 names, and vote. Most votes win.
Well, I have 7 more practice sessions before the first game.
We'll see how it goes.
I think it went pretty well. I have 2 kids that have never played before. 1 that is on their second season. 1 on the fourth, and 2 on their fifth or sixth.
I went over the basic rules of U8 soccer. Most people didn't have any questions. I'm not sure if that is good or bad.
After much, and I do mean much discussion, we finally chose the name Electric Sharks as our Team name. I'll never do that again. If I let the kids pick the name again, I'll give them 2 or 3 names, and vote. Most votes win.
Well, I have 7 more practice sessions before the first game.
We'll see how it goes.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
NFL Commissioner
I was catchin up on the news on KOTV's web page, and I found this story about the new NFL commissioner.
Roger Goodell is the new NFL commissioner for those of you that care.
My grandfater is a Goodell. And unlike Smith and Jones and Brown and all. the Goodells are actually one BIG family.
So I'm related to him. Unfortunately, I have no clue who he is, and visa versa, but still sorta cool.
Roger Goodell is the new NFL commissioner for those of you that care.
My grandfater is a Goodell. And unlike Smith and Jones and Brown and all. the Goodells are actually one BIG family.
So I'm related to him. Unfortunately, I have no clue who he is, and visa versa, but still sorta cool.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
PS3 memory card adaptor
As we already knew, when the PS3 comes out, you will be able to play the PS1 and PS2 titles.
However, there is a catch when it comes to your saved games. There isn't a reader for the PS1 and PS2 memory cards. To be able to get your saved games, you'll have to buy an adaptor to plug them into the machine and copy the contents onto the internal drive.
There are 2 things about this that strikes me.
However, there is a catch when it comes to your saved games. There isn't a reader for the PS1 and PS2 memory cards. To be able to get your saved games, you'll have to buy an adaptor to plug them into the machine and copy the contents onto the internal drive.
There are 2 things about this that strikes me.
- I wont have to worry about keeping up with the memory cards (which always seem to get misplaced).
- This adaptor better not cost much.
- I could see where you buy the adaptor, upload all your saved games, then let your friends borrow (or charge them if your a jerk) to use the card to upload their games to their machines.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Possible Rolling Blackouts?
It appears that PSO is having some equipment problems.
With their problems and the high heat, PSO Issues Appeal To Concerve Electricity.
This is for the Tulsa Area customers. So far, the power has stayed on here at work.
We'll see if that continues.
With their problems and the high heat, PSO Issues Appeal To Concerve Electricity.
This is for the Tulsa Area customers. So far, the power has stayed on here at work.
We'll see if that continues.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
State Highway Signs
I noticed something today.
I'm not sure when this happened, but I noticed that the Oklahoma State highway signs are changing.
I'm not sure when this happened, but I noticed that the Oklahoma State highway signs are changing.
The Old Sign
The New Sign
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Tomato thief
I went over to my grandparents today, and I found something very funny.
Seems someone climbed their privacy fence and stole ALL of their tomatoes. Both red and green!
We figured that if it was an animal, there would have been something left. Half chewed tomato, broken branches, or something. Nope! None of that. Just tomato plants with not a tomato on them.
Beware of the tomato thief!
hehe
Seems someone climbed their privacy fence and stole ALL of their tomatoes. Both red and green!
We figured that if it was an animal, there would have been something left. Half chewed tomato, broken branches, or something. Nope! None of that. Just tomato plants with not a tomato on them.
Beware of the tomato thief!
hehe
Friday, August 04, 2006
What kind of American English do you speak?
Ok, so while I was taking the Sesame Street personality test, I also ran across this test.
I was glad to see it showed 0% Yankee.
I was glad to see it showed 0% Yankee.
| Your Linguistic Profile: |
| 65% General American English |
| 20% Dixie |
| 5% Midwestern |
| 5% Upper Midwestern |
| 0% Yankee |
Sesame Street Personality
My friend Kim over at Momma Moments had posted her results of a Sesame Street Personality test she had taken.
I thought it was very amusing. So I went over and took it myself.
I thought it was very amusing. So I went over and took it myself.
| You Are Bert |
 Extremely serious and a little eccentric, people find you loveable - even if you don't love them! You are usually feeling: Logical - you rarely let your emotions rule you You are famous for: Being smart, a total neat freak, and maybe just a little evil How you live your life: With passion, even if your odd passions (like bottle caps and pigeons) are baffling to others |
HD DVD and Blu-ray Compared Again
While reading Gizmodo.com today, I found a very interesting article.HD DVD and Blu-ray Compared Using Identical Source Material - Gizmodo
The movies Training Day, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Rumor Has It have all be released in both HD DVD and Blu-Ray formats. Finally, a head to head comparison of the new formats.
The article compares them, and ranks HD DVD as the superior product. However, upon further inspections, this is not a complete apples to apples comparison. It appears that the codecs used to encode the movies were not the same. The movies on Blu-ray used MPEG-2 while the movies for HD DVD used VC-1. And the VC-1 codec is a superior codec.
Since both Blu-ray and HD DVD can use the VC-1 codec, there is much speculation as to why they did not use it.
So, though this first comparison of the 2 new formats clearly had HD DVD as the winner, but there are several factors that leaves that conclusion to be doubted.
I personally believe that the Blu-ray will be the superior product when it is all said and done. However, as we learned in the VHS/Beta-max wars, the superior product does not always win.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Burn ban back
Well, the Govenor issued another state-wide burn ban today.
On the bright side, the ban has exemptions in place for charcoal and gas grills and welders.
On the bright side, the ban has exemptions in place for charcoal and gas grills and welders.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Stardust = high traffic
Sometimes, people just don't think.
I tried to go to the Stardust@home project page and I received this message:
Truth is, I expected delays with this. But their comment that they did not was surprising.
I tried to go to the Stardust@home project page and I received this message:
Aug. 1, 2006Today we officially begin the Stardust@home project with real data.
Due to the unexpected large volume of traffic, our website might be slow or non-responsive. If you are receiving this message, please try again at a later time.
We are working to solve this problem as soon as possible. Please be patient and thank you for your understanding,
Stardust@home Team
Unexpected large volume of traffic? You have got to be kidding me. The thought that they didn't expect a lot of traffic is... um... sad? They emailed all that pre-registered best I can tell. I believe I read that the number was over 100,000 people. (Not sure where I saw that).
Truth is, I expected delays with this. But their comment that they did not was surprising.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Stardust
Back on January 10th, I had posted about Stardust@Home.
Well, starting August 1st, the Stardust@Home begins. I got an email today telling me it will start tomorrow (August 1st) at 11:00 a.m. PST.
This could be fun.
Well, starting August 1st, the Stardust@Home begins. I got an email today telling me it will start tomorrow (August 1st) at 11:00 a.m. PST.
This could be fun.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Car update
Let me start off by stating how stinking hot it is outside!
Ok. Well, after church, my wife dropped me off at my daughters work for me to get the truck so I could go work on the car instead of taking my boy to the birthday party he was going to at Incredible Pizza.
So, I go and look at the car. Nothing. I see nothing. No cracks in the hoses or radiator. No signs of a leak. So, I turn it on. Once I get the water moving, I should see the problem easy. Still nothing.
While it was running, it took it a bit to heat up, but once it did, it didn't take much to get over the 50% mark on the temp gauge. I'm leaning towards this being a thermostat problem at this point.
I decide to go into Big Lots and cool off while I'm waiting on the car to cool down. While I was in there, I called one of the men from our church who works on vehicles for a living (meaning he knows WAY more about this stuff than I do). He gave me a couple things to check. Make sure there isn't a bleeder for the coolant system (some have them, didn't know that). Also, make sure the fan was on.
So I got back out to the car, and read some more in the repair books that we have for her car. It talks about how the fan will come on with the AC, or if the AC is off, when the car reaches a certain temp. So, I check. The fan is off. I turn on the AC, and it is on. So, the fan works. I turn off the AC, and wait. The temp gauge got back to the 50% mark, and the fan still hadn't come on. Ding, ding, ding, ding! I think we have a winner.
I turn on the AC, and the temp drops some. So, I close up the truck, and the car, and take the car for a drive with the AC on. Never once did the car ever reach that 50% mark on her temp gauge. I took her back her car and asked if they were running the AC yesterday or not. She said no. So I explained that I think she has a sensor out, and until that can be replaced, the run the AC all the time.
The book actually talked that if the fan worked, then it not coming on automatically could be a combination of a few different things. This one may take a real mechanic to fix.
Now, I'll have to wait to hear how the car is doing with the AC running.
Ok. Well, after church, my wife dropped me off at my daughters work for me to get the truck so I could go work on the car instead of taking my boy to the birthday party he was going to at Incredible Pizza.
So, I go and look at the car. Nothing. I see nothing. No cracks in the hoses or radiator. No signs of a leak. So, I turn it on. Once I get the water moving, I should see the problem easy. Still nothing.
While it was running, it took it a bit to heat up, but once it did, it didn't take much to get over the 50% mark on the temp gauge. I'm leaning towards this being a thermostat problem at this point.
I decide to go into Big Lots and cool off while I'm waiting on the car to cool down. While I was in there, I called one of the men from our church who works on vehicles for a living (meaning he knows WAY more about this stuff than I do). He gave me a couple things to check. Make sure there isn't a bleeder for the coolant system (some have them, didn't know that). Also, make sure the fan was on.
So I got back out to the car, and read some more in the repair books that we have for her car. It talks about how the fan will come on with the AC, or if the AC is off, when the car reaches a certain temp. So, I check. The fan is off. I turn on the AC, and it is on. So, the fan works. I turn off the AC, and wait. The temp gauge got back to the 50% mark, and the fan still hadn't come on. Ding, ding, ding, ding! I think we have a winner.
I turn on the AC, and the temp drops some. So, I close up the truck, and the car, and take the car for a drive with the AC on. Never once did the car ever reach that 50% mark on her temp gauge. I took her back her car and asked if they were running the AC yesterday or not. She said no. So I explained that I think she has a sensor out, and until that can be replaced, the run the AC all the time.
The book actually talked that if the fan worked, then it not coming on automatically could be a combination of a few different things. This one may take a real mechanic to fix.
Now, I'll have to wait to hear how the car is doing with the AC running.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Family is home, back to normal
My family came home today.
I'm glad they are home, but I didn't get everything done I wanted to before they came home. I was hoping to finish the laundry and vacuum, but they got home an hour earlier than I expected. Also, finishing the upstairs took a bit longer too, so once I was done with that, they were almost home.
My daughter was home for maybe 30 minutes before she ran out the door. Normal.
My son didn't come home for a couple of hours. When the neighbor kid was picked up, my boy road home with them, and he stayed there and played. When I went to get him, he didn't want to come home. Normal
My wife got everything unpacked (well, not everything, my daughter and I helped), and then she took a nap. Normal. :)
I've really missed my wife, and I'm glad to have her home. She's my best friend!
As we went to my grandparents to see my cousin off to Guam for her mission trip this year, my daughter called and her car broke down. Guess I'll have to take a look at that tomorrow.
It's late, and I'm tired.
Good night all.
I'm glad they are home, but I didn't get everything done I wanted to before they came home. I was hoping to finish the laundry and vacuum, but they got home an hour earlier than I expected. Also, finishing the upstairs took a bit longer too, so once I was done with that, they were almost home.
My daughter was home for maybe 30 minutes before she ran out the door. Normal.
My son didn't come home for a couple of hours. When the neighbor kid was picked up, my boy road home with them, and he stayed there and played. When I went to get him, he didn't want to come home. Normal
My wife got everything unpacked (well, not everything, my daughter and I helped), and then she took a nap. Normal. :)
I've really missed my wife, and I'm glad to have her home. She's my best friend!
As we went to my grandparents to see my cousin off to Guam for her mission trip this year, my daughter called and her car broke down. Guess I'll have to take a look at that tomorrow.
It's late, and I'm tired.
Good night all.
Friday, July 28, 2006
MyHeritage face recognition
Ok, this is just too funny not to share.
While listening to Air1 yesterday and today, they were talking about a Celebrity Face Recognition from MyHeritage.com found at MyHeritage face recognition - Find the Celebrity in You
So, after hearing what people were saying, I decided to go and see what it said who I looked like.
The site says use large, front-facing straight faces. I couldn't find a picture like that on my laptop (probably have better ones at home). But I used one anyway.
When I got the list of who I looked like, I couldn't help but laugh.
First on my list was Fabio Cannavaro at 74%. For those that don't know, he is an Italian Football (aka soccer) player and plays for Real Madrid. (Now if only the rest of my body looked like his, that would be good!)
Second on the list was John Travolta at 71%.
I may try again when I get home and can find a better front facing photo. I think that will really matter, because everyone they linked me to were smiling and had their head's were not completly front facing.
To share in the laugh, here you go.
While listening to Air1 yesterday and today, they were talking about a Celebrity Face Recognition from MyHeritage.com found at MyHeritage face recognition - Find the Celebrity in You
So, after hearing what people were saying, I decided to go and see what it said who I looked like.
The site says use large, front-facing straight faces. I couldn't find a picture like that on my laptop (probably have better ones at home). But I used one anyway.
When I got the list of who I looked like, I couldn't help but laugh.
First on my list was Fabio Cannavaro at 74%. For those that don't know, he is an Italian Football (aka soccer) player and plays for Real Madrid. (Now if only the rest of my body looked like his, that would be good!)
Second on the list was John Travolta at 71%.
I may try again when I get home and can find a better front facing photo. I think that will really matter, because everyone they linked me to were smiling and had their head's were not completly front facing.
To share in the laugh, here you go.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Noodling - Not using your noodle
I've never understood noodling.
Walking into the water, and sticking your hand into a hold in the hopes that a catfish will bite it so you can catch the catfish and eat it.
I'm all for eating fish, but I try not to let the fish eat me first.
People have scars and missing fingers from this. Well, you can add death as a possible scenario as well now.
Walking into the water, and sticking your hand into a hold in the hopes that a catfish will bite it so you can catch the catfish and eat it.
I'm all for eating fish, but I try not to let the fish eat me first.
People have scars and missing fingers from this. Well, you can add death as a possible scenario as well now.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Alone time
Tomorrow morning, my wife and kids will be going to Falls Creek for the week.
Falls Creek for those that don't know is a great church camp for teenagers (and sponsors). You get away from all sorts of distractions and get time to focus on God. There is a lot of time spent in devotional's and Worship services, but each afternoon (from about noon till 5ish) is a free time (with other shorter free times in there). It sounds like a lot, but it is great!
My wife is going as a cook, and she is taking my boy (the only way non-teenagers can go). My daughter also was able to get off work (thank you God!) so she could go.
That leaves me here, alone for the week. I look forward to this week every year. I love my family, but I enjoy time to myself.
Falls Creek for those that don't know is a great church camp for teenagers (and sponsors). You get away from all sorts of distractions and get time to focus on God. There is a lot of time spent in devotional's and Worship services, but each afternoon (from about noon till 5ish) is a free time (with other shorter free times in there). It sounds like a lot, but it is great!
My wife is going as a cook, and she is taking my boy (the only way non-teenagers can go). My daughter also was able to get off work (thank you God!) so she could go.
That leaves me here, alone for the week. I look forward to this week every year. I love my family, but I enjoy time to myself.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Orion Project
It's official.
The last time man went to the moon was part of the Apollo project missions.
And according to Space.com the next time we go to the moon will be part of the Orion project missions.
It also looks like they are getting close to releasing the name of the Shuttle replacement. That is probably another month or so off.
The last time man went to the moon was part of the Apollo project missions.
And according to Space.com the next time we go to the moon will be part of the Orion project missions.
It also looks like they are getting close to releasing the name of the Shuttle replacement. That is probably another month or so off.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Online TV ( In2TV)
While doing some surfing this evening, I ran across something very interesting that I just had to share.
In2TV by AOL
What is In2TV? Glad you asked.
In2TV, the first broadband TV network, includes hundreds of high-quality, full length classic TV episodes, with a range of choices and interactive features.
From what I can see, you can watch any show in the web window. I believe there is a full screen option that I have not tried yet since it required downloading software. I will probably try that in the next few days.
Here are the shows I know they have (As of 7/19/2006)
Core System Requirements
Operating System: Windows® XP, 32 bit or 64 bit Media Player: Windows® Media Player version 10.0 get it HERE! Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0+, Netscape® 7.2 and 8.0+, Firefox® 1.0.7+ An Internet connection Macromedia® Flash Player 8. Get it HERE! In2TV video is only licensed for viewing in the United States.
Recommended System Requirements
BYOA/LAN, DSL, Cable Pentium® class Multimedia with sound chip or dedicated sound card Pentium III 1.0GHz or better 256MB RAM 1024x768 monitor resolution @ 32-bit Color Depth
In2TV by AOL
What is In2TV? Glad you asked.
In2TV, the first broadband TV network, includes hundreds of high-quality, full length classic TV episodes, with a range of choices and interactive features.
From what I can see, you can watch any show in the web window. I believe there is a full screen option that I have not tried yet since it required downloading software. I will probably try that in the next few days.
Here are the shows I know they have (As of 7/19/2006)
The Adventures of Brisco County JrThere is a lot about this I do not know, but here is what you'll need to run it.
Alice
Against the Grain
Animaniacs
Babylon 5
Beetleguice
Change of Heart
Chico and the Man
Dark Justice
Eight is Enough
Elimidate
F Troop
Falcon Crest
The F.B.I.
Freakazoid!
Freddy's Nightmares
The Fugitive
George Carlin Show
Growing Pains
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
The Jamie Foxx Show
Jesse
Kung Fu
La Femme Nikita
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Maverick
Max Headroom
Monkey'd Minutes
Moral Court
The New Adventures of Batman
The People's Court
Perfect Strangers
Pinky and the Brain
Presidio Med
Prince Street
Scarecrow & Mrs. King
Sisters
Spenser: For Hire
Tom
V
Wanda at Large
Welcome Back, Kotter
The Will
Wonder Woman
Core System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Missing Teeth
Today, my boy lost his 4th tooth.So far, they have all been on the bottom.
The top two middle teeth are both a bit loose, but have been for a while.
At Christmas, he may get to sing:
"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth..."
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Voting
While doing some reading at the the cvilleok.com site to catch up on some local news, I found the sample ballots for next Tuesdays Primary elections.
And for you non-Collinsville Residents you can go to the Tulsa County Web Site and look at the ballots for your precinct.
And for you non-Collinsville Residents you can go to the Tulsa County Web Site and look at the ballots for your precinct.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Bridge Closing
You can officially file this under yuck!
The Highway 20 bridge that crosses the Verdigris River will be closing on July 24th, and will be closed for approximately 90 days!
In case you don't know, there isn't good detour between Owasso/Collinsville and Claremore.
This is gonna be a long 90 days.
Luckily I don't go to Claremore much.
The Highway 20 bridge that crosses the Verdigris River will be closing on July 24th, and will be closed for approximately 90 days!
In case you don't know, there isn't good detour between Owasso/Collinsville and Claremore.
This is gonna be a long 90 days.
Luckily I don't go to Claremore much.
Space Program
I've been listening to a news conference since Discovery has landed.
One of the things that was said (wish I knew his name), was that from the first Viking ships that were put into the water until now where we can fill up a HUGE oil tanker and sail it half way across the world, and almost always get it there safe has taken thousands of years.
The Space program is around 50 years old.
Sometimes I think people forget that it's not been around for forever.
One of the things that was said (wish I knew his name), was that from the first Viking ships that were put into the water until now where we can fill up a HUGE oil tanker and sail it half way across the world, and almost always get it there safe has taken thousands of years.
The Space program is around 50 years old.
Sometimes I think people forget that it's not been around for forever.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Tradegy
We had a busy day at the lake today. Didn't do a whole lot when we got home, and finally decided to go and eat. After a long day in the sun, I know I don't feel like cooking.
We got home, and the phone rang. One of the doctors my wife works for died in a three-wheeler accident.
I took our boy to my in-laws so they could watch him while my wife and I went up to the clinic. His wife and kids had a lot of family around, so everyone just stayed around at the clinic and talked.
He will be missed.
We got home, and the phone rang. One of the doctors my wife works for died in a three-wheeler accident.
I took our boy to my in-laws so they could watch him while my wife and I went up to the clinic. His wife and kids had a lot of family around, so everyone just stayed around at the clinic and talked.
He will be missed.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Family Lake Trip
My wife had the day off from work today, so we went out to the lake today for some fun. My daughter had to work, so she couldn't join us, but we had a lot of fun.
Swimming, tubing, and just the normal putting around on the water. It was a lot of fun.
On the way back, we ran across a guy paddling his boat. So, we took him into tow and got him close to the shore. We offered to take him to the dock, but he didn't want that.
I got a sun burn today too. Not bad, but since it was on top of yesterdays slight sun burn, I'm putting off a bit of heat.
I had a nice time getting to spend it with my wife and son. The only way the trip could have been better was if my daughter could have made it.
Swimming, tubing, and just the normal putting around on the water. It was a lot of fun.
On the way back, we ran across a guy paddling his boat. So, we took him into tow and got him close to the shore. We offered to take him to the dock, but he didn't want that.
I got a sun burn today too. Not bad, but since it was on top of yesterdays slight sun burn, I'm putting off a bit of heat.
I had a nice time getting to spend it with my wife and son. The only way the trip could have been better was if my daughter could have made it.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Alcohol Consumption Warnings
While reading an email earlier, I had a good chuckle at these.
I wanted to share.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a retard.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what happened to your bra and panties.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.
I wanted to share.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a retard.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what happened to your bra and panties.
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.
Lake Trip
Today, we had a Team Building exercise at work. When you hear it like that, it doesn't sound too much fun. But when you take it a bit further and add that the exercise was at the lake, on 2 pontoon boats, then the trip sounds great!
Especially, if you like the people you work with, which I do.
We had a lot of fun. This picture I took on the way to the lake this morning. I just had to stop and take it.
I was asked not to blog any of the other pix of the group. heheh I did put a couple of more scenery pix on my flickr account though
Especially, if you like the people you work with, which I do.
We had a lot of fun. This picture I took on the way to the lake this morning. I just had to stop and take it.
I was asked not to blog any of the other pix of the group. heheh I did put a couple of more scenery pix on my flickr account though
Monday, July 10, 2006
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Chores
I got some chores done around the house this weekend. Took me most of the day Saturday, but i got the trim put up around the door to the balcony in my bedroom. It only took me about 4 or 5 years to get around to it, but it's done.
When we replaced the door, we made sure it was level, problem is, the walls in there were not. So putting up the trim was not a simple matter.
But it's finally done, and looks much better, even if I do say so myself.
Next up, bathroom trim. (I hate doing trim work, can you tell?)
When we replaced the door, we made sure it was level, problem is, the walls in there were not. So putting up the trim was not a simple matter.
But it's finally done, and looks much better, even if I do say so myself.
Next up, bathroom trim. (I hate doing trim work, can you tell?)
Friday, July 07, 2006
Pirates!
Well, the movie was great!
I would love to say more, but I promised not spoilers.
Now stop reading this and go see it!
Go already!
Oh, and like the first Pirates movie, stay through the credits.
I would love to say more, but I promised not spoilers.
Now stop reading this and go see it!
Go already!
Oh, and like the first Pirates movie, stay through the credits.
Patriotic Cookies
I was sitting here eating lunch today and realized, as I was eating my cookies, that I didn't mention my cookies I made on the 4th.
I had to go to Walmart for a few items, and as I walked past the candy I saw them. A large bag of red, white, and blue M&M's.
I had been wanting some chocolate Chip cookies, but hadn't bothered making them. The night before I watched a cooking show where they made red, white, blue cookies, but they used raspberries, blue berries, and white chocolate. Not my idea of a chocolate chip cookie. So I picked up the M&M's. I got the rest of my stuff and went home and made my red, white, and blue M&M cookies. It was the Fourth after all.
I had to go to Walmart for a few items, and as I walked past the candy I saw them. A large bag of red, white, and blue M&M's.
I had been wanting some chocolate Chip cookies, but hadn't bothered making them. The night before I watched a cooking show where they made red, white, blue cookies, but they used raspberries, blue berries, and white chocolate. Not my idea of a chocolate chip cookie. So I picked up the M&M's. I got the rest of my stuff and went home and made my red, white, and blue M&M cookies. It was the Fourth after all.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
We are going to go see Pirates tonight. My wife got the tickets yesterday.
I can't wait. This should be pretty good.
What's also cool about this is that all 4 of us are going. My daughter is going to be seen in public with us... granted it will be in a dark room, but still. :)
I'll let you know what I think today or tomorrow. (No spoilers though)
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Fourth of July Weekend
This has been a good weekend.
Yesterday, my boy and I got around, and got some donuts. Then we went to help my cousin move, ate some really good pizza at "La Pizza" (at 5th and Sheridan in Tulsa). Then we went swimming.
It was a good time. Even the move wasn't bad.
We got home, and my wife had made plans for us to go to her friends houses for a party at her neighbors house. We got there, and her husband and kids were not home. So, she called her husband and promptly cussed him out. It wasn't pretty. It just went downhill from there. I had a lot of fun with my boy, and the kids there. We set off some fireworks. We also had a good dinner.
This morning, we loaded the grill up into the truck and took it to church. We grilled burgers, dogs, and chicken after the morning service. Our music minister was out of town this weekend, so I ended up leading the music. After the sermon, I left a bit early to get lunch started (the burgers and dogs, another man was cooking the chicken).
This afternoon and evening, I spent it playing PS2 games with my boy. We made 3 trips to Game Stop. We got Star Wars Bounty Hunter. We took it back and we got Charlie and the chocolate Factory. We took it back and got Lego Star Wars. This one is a keeper. The first was just too hard. The second was just not very good and too hard. Lego Star Wars has been real good.
No real plans for Monday or Tuesday.
Ahhh, sounds nice.
This is also the first 4th that I've had where someone I know has been over seas serving our Country! It's defiantly made me appreciate more what I have.
Happy Fourth everyone.
Yesterday, my boy and I got around, and got some donuts. Then we went to help my cousin move, ate some really good pizza at "La Pizza" (at 5th and Sheridan in Tulsa). Then we went swimming.
It was a good time. Even the move wasn't bad.
We got home, and my wife had made plans for us to go to her friends houses for a party at her neighbors house. We got there, and her husband and kids were not home. So, she called her husband and promptly cussed him out. It wasn't pretty. It just went downhill from there. I had a lot of fun with my boy, and the kids there. We set off some fireworks. We also had a good dinner.
This morning, we loaded the grill up into the truck and took it to church. We grilled burgers, dogs, and chicken after the morning service. Our music minister was out of town this weekend, so I ended up leading the music. After the sermon, I left a bit early to get lunch started (the burgers and dogs, another man was cooking the chicken).
This afternoon and evening, I spent it playing PS2 games with my boy. We made 3 trips to Game Stop. We got Star Wars Bounty Hunter. We took it back and we got Charlie and the chocolate Factory. We took it back and got Lego Star Wars. This one is a keeper. The first was just too hard. The second was just not very good and too hard. Lego Star Wars has been real good.
No real plans for Monday or Tuesday.
Ahhh, sounds nice.
This is also the first 4th that I've had where someone I know has been over seas serving our Country! It's defiantly made me appreciate more what I have.
Happy Fourth everyone.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
The D word
My wife tells me (all the time), I've lived a sheltered life.
I'm not sure that's really true, but I agree that there are many things in this world I've never experienced, nor do I want to.
Divorce is one of them. I've never been divorced. Never will. (when we said death do us part, we both meant it!) :) I've known people that have had divorces, but I've never been around a couple that was going through a divorce (except my grandparents, and they don't really count cause I was too young, and they always got back together).
Anyway, that's changing. My wife works with a woman that's splitting up from her husband, and planning on a divorce.
Now, I'm not getting into anything about them. This post isn't really about them really, it's about marriage.
Because of all of this, I've really been thinking about what my wife means to me.
I could not imagine living my life without my wife! The thought of it makes me sick.
While looking for a CD last night, I stumbled upon some old Bryan Adams CD's that I had. Well, I've been listening to them. Just a little bit ago, Everything I do, I do it for you came on. I've probably not heard this song in over 8 years, possibly more. But this song really spoke to me about how I feel about my wife.
So honey, when you read this, please take the time and read closely.
Any guy that may read this, back up and read the lyrics to the song.
No really, do it, it will just take a second.
In my personal opinion, that is how each and every one of you should feel towards your wife (of special someone if you aren't married yet). Stop when your wife talks to you and listen to her. And for heavens sakes, tell her you love her! We are all so busy that we don't take the time to be couples. And without that, you'll end up right where our friends are at now.
Anyway, I guess this is enough for now, I may come back to this subject later.
Oh, and honey, I love you.
I'm not sure that's really true, but I agree that there are many things in this world I've never experienced, nor do I want to.
Divorce is one of them. I've never been divorced. Never will. (when we said death do us part, we both meant it!) :) I've known people that have had divorces, but I've never been around a couple that was going through a divorce (except my grandparents, and they don't really count cause I was too young, and they always got back together).
Anyway, that's changing. My wife works with a woman that's splitting up from her husband, and planning on a divorce.
Now, I'm not getting into anything about them. This post isn't really about them really, it's about marriage.
Because of all of this, I've really been thinking about what my wife means to me.
I could not imagine living my life without my wife! The thought of it makes me sick.
While looking for a CD last night, I stumbled upon some old Bryan Adams CD's that I had. Well, I've been listening to them. Just a little bit ago, Everything I do, I do it for you came on. I've probably not heard this song in over 8 years, possibly more. But this song really spoke to me about how I feel about my wife.
So honey, when you read this, please take the time and read closely.
Look into my eyes - you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart - search your soul
And when you find me there you'll search no more
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
Look into your heart - you will find
There's nothin' there to hide
Take me as I am - take my life
I would give it all - I would sacrifice
Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more
Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
There's no love - like your love
And no other - could give more love
There's nowhere - unless you're there
All the time - all the way
Oh - you can't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you - ya I'd die for you
Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
Any guy that may read this, back up and read the lyrics to the song.
No really, do it, it will just take a second.
In my personal opinion, that is how each and every one of you should feel towards your wife (of special someone if you aren't married yet). Stop when your wife talks to you and listen to her. And for heavens sakes, tell her you love her! We are all so busy that we don't take the time to be couples. And without that, you'll end up right where our friends are at now.
Anyway, I guess this is enough for now, I may come back to this subject later.
Oh, and honey, I love you.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: What You Need to Know
While doing some reading on the Net, I found this article on PC Magazine's web page. Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: What You Need to Know
It's a good read even for the non-technical people out there.
As many comments I've read have said, "wait". I tend to agree. Don't go buy one of these players until you either
As for me? I think the Blu-Ray will eventually win, but that is my gut feeling and not supported by any evidence.
It's a good read even for the non-technical people out there.
As many comments I've read have said, "wait". I tend to agree. Don't go buy one of these players until you either
a. Know who is going to win this battleOf course, if you do not have a High Def TV, then this doesn't matter, not yet anyway.
b. Don't care, and are willing to throw your money into the format (and possibly be wrong).
As for me? I think the Blu-Ray will eventually win, but that is my gut feeling and not supported by any evidence.
Monday, June 26, 2006
How does my Garden grow?
Well, for cucumbers, jalapenos and tomatoes, pretty well.
I've picked a LARGE handful of jalapenos, about 4 or 5 cucumbers, and I've seen several green tomatoes.
My basil is doing well, as is my oregano.
Yummy!
I've picked a LARGE handful of jalapenos, about 4 or 5 cucumbers, and I've seen several green tomatoes.
My basil is doing well, as is my oregano.
Yummy!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Fathers Day
Sunday, as you know, was Fathers Day.
Right before we went camping, I got a couple things that would be useful on the camping trip. I got some table cloth holders, a collapsible shovel and a rubber mallet. This was really cool.
Well, Saturday night I was surprised when we were all standing around talking, and I was given another present. I got really excited, because it was in a Victoria Secret bag (ok, not really, but that was how I played it, I recognized the bag from the perfume I had bought my wife). But I got 3 wonderful cards and the Narnia movie.
Here is a rare picture of me and the kids.
Right before we went camping, I got a couple things that would be useful on the camping trip. I got some table cloth holders, a collapsible shovel and a rubber mallet. This was really cool.
Well, Saturday night I was surprised when we were all standing around talking, and I was given another present. I got really excited, because it was in a Victoria Secret bag (ok, not really, but that was how I played it, I recognized the bag from the perfume I had bought my wife). But I got 3 wonderful cards and the Narnia movie.
Here is a rare picture of me and the kids.
Anniversary Gifts
A couple weeks ago, I posted that my wife got me a great mp3 player for our anniversary! (And she told me that I didn't even tell that she got it for a HUGE bargain (about 1/2 off).
Anyway, someone asked what I got her.
I got her a bottle of Dream Angles Heavenly perfume by Victoria Secret.
She loves that perfume.
Anyway, someone asked what I got her.
I got her a bottle of Dream Angles Heavenly perfume by Victoria Secret.
She loves that perfume.
Mystery Snake
Tonight, when my daughter got home from work, she came running in all excited about a snake in the road.
We grabbed flash lights and went out to look at it.
Here is what we saw.
We both really like snakes. And neither of us could identify this snake. Since we didn't know what kind it was, I wouldn't let her catch it. (which she really wanted to do).
I've come in and looked for some time trying to find this snake on Google, but no luck. Maybe someone knows what kind of snake this is. (clicking on the pictures make them larger).
I know it is probably not poisonous, but I didn't really want to take that chance.
We grabbed flash lights and went out to look at it.
Here is what we saw.
We both really like snakes. And neither of us could identify this snake. Since we didn't know what kind it was, I wouldn't let her catch it. (which she really wanted to do).
I've come in and looked for some time trying to find this snake on Google, but no luck. Maybe someone knows what kind of snake this is. (clicking on the pictures make them larger).
I know it is probably not poisonous, but I didn't really want to take that chance.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
You've got to be kidding
File this under "You've got to be kidding".
according to this Breitbart.com story it appears that Presbyterians can now change the divine Trinity of "Father, Son and Holy Spirit" to other gender neutral wording.
Some options listed in this article were:
Here is a quote from the article: One reason is that language limited to the Father and Son "has been used to support the idea that God is male and that men are superior to women," the panel said.
I've always liked this saying.
God made woman (Eve) from man's (Adam's) rib, not from his head for her to be his ruler, or his foot to be trampled on, but from his side to be his equal.
This is also on a church by church basis from the way I read the article.
according to this Breitbart.com story it appears that Presbyterians can now change the divine Trinity of "Father, Son and Holy Spirit" to other gender neutral wording.
Some options listed in this article were:
Mother, Child, Womb (not gender neutral)Ok, Now listen to me. I am NOT bashing Presbyterians. I guess I'm just a nice conservative Baptist that thinks that we should leave the wording in the Bible alone! I'd be upset if the Baptists suggested this change.
Rock, Redeemer, Friend
Lover, Beloved, Love
Creator, Savior, Sanctifier
King of Glory, Prince ofPeace, Spirit of Love (um king and prince are men, they missed the gender neutral here)
Here is a quote from the article: One reason is that language limited to the Father and Son "has been used to support the idea that God is male and that men are superior to women," the panel said.
I've always liked this saying.
God made woman (Eve) from man's (Adam's) rib, not from his head for her to be his ruler, or his foot to be trampled on, but from his side to be his equal.
This is also on a church by church basis from the way I read the article.
Update
I know, it's been a while. 8 days in fact since I've last updated. I think this is the longest I have gone without updating.
Where to start...
Soccer
Well, I didn't get to see any soccer games from Wednesday till yesterday (Monday). The USA is still in the mix, but they will have to win their game Thursday and Italy has to win theirs. If Italy doesn't win their game, then the US will need a lot of points to make it to the next round.
VBS
Vacation Bible School started last night. I do believe this is the smallest VBS start I've ever seen. We only had 9 kids last night. The point isn't really the number of kids that come, but what they get out of it, but more kids would have been nice.
Camping Trip
Last week, we went on a camping trip. We camped at Twin Points at Skiatook Lake from Wednesday through Saturday. It was a very nice trip. It was hot, but we had a good strong south wind the whole time. That was good for the heat, but it made getting out on the lake impossible. We tried Friday night, but I was afraid I was going to capsize the boat, so we headed back to the dock.
On Thursday night, my boy was riding his bike that he got for Christmas. He hasn't ridden it much. So this was a good time for him to practice. He was doing pretty good. I took him up a hill to have him come down so I could take some pictures. Well, it started off real good, but he got going too fast, and had problems stopping. Needless to say, he crashed. And he crashed good! Scratched up his bike and his knees. One was bleeding pretty good, but once we got the mud cleaned off his knee, it wasn't bad. I was proud that he handled it as well as he did, or he might have really gotten hurt. It also made me happy when he got back on the bike Friday morning. I was a bit afraid he wouldn't get back on it.
There was a chance of rain Friday night and into Saturday. We knew this, and almost came home. But this is Oklahoma, and so until it actually rains, who knows if it really will. I asked my boy if he wanted to go home or stay one more night even though it might rain. He said he wanted to stay. So we put the rain tarps on the tents. The neighbors Friday night sat up late into Saturday morning partying. I really wouldn't have cared, except they were noisy as could be. So, I didn't really get any sleep till they went to bed which was around 2. Then their dogs started barking at a raccoon after all had gotten quite and I finally got to sleep. Well, the 'coon finally moved on and the dog was quite and I got more sleep. Then the rain moved in. Lots of lighting and thunder. And the tent started leaking. So did the rain flap. It was dripping on my wife. We talked for a bit about going in or staying through the night. We decided that we would go home if our boy woke up. If not, we would stick it out.
Well, the next morning (around 7ish or so), we got up (the rainflap finally quite leaking sometime during the night. I had put a towel where it was dripping on the bed so we could try to sleep). We started packing up camp to go home. Got most everything put up, and woke up my boy. He asked why everything was wet. He had slept all through the storms in his own tent. My wife and I just laughed about that.
We finished packing up and went into town for breakfast (between the raccoons and the rain, or planned breakfast was wet). After that, we headed home to unpack, reset up the tents and wash and dry them out.
Misc
Saturday morning as we were headed home, my daughters ex-boyfriend decided to try to choke her and then hit her (at her work), so he was arrested for assault. My wife went up to check on her, and I stayed home with our boy and unpacked. Yesterday, my wife and daughter filed a protective order against him.
Through all of this, I missed going to a birthday party of a guy I work with. He turned the big 30! (sucka). Anyway, gratz again.
Well, I guess this novel is long enough.
later
Where to start...
Soccer
Well, I didn't get to see any soccer games from Wednesday till yesterday (Monday). The USA is still in the mix, but they will have to win their game Thursday and Italy has to win theirs. If Italy doesn't win their game, then the US will need a lot of points to make it to the next round.
VBS
Vacation Bible School started last night. I do believe this is the smallest VBS start I've ever seen. We only had 9 kids last night. The point isn't really the number of kids that come, but what they get out of it, but more kids would have been nice.
Camping Trip
Last week, we went on a camping trip. We camped at Twin Points at Skiatook Lake from Wednesday through Saturday. It was a very nice trip. It was hot, but we had a good strong south wind the whole time. That was good for the heat, but it made getting out on the lake impossible. We tried Friday night, but I was afraid I was going to capsize the boat, so we headed back to the dock.
On Thursday night, my boy was riding his bike that he got for Christmas. He hasn't ridden it much. So this was a good time for him to practice. He was doing pretty good. I took him up a hill to have him come down so I could take some pictures. Well, it started off real good, but he got going too fast, and had problems stopping. Needless to say, he crashed. And he crashed good! Scratched up his bike and his knees. One was bleeding pretty good, but once we got the mud cleaned off his knee, it wasn't bad. I was proud that he handled it as well as he did, or he might have really gotten hurt. It also made me happy when he got back on the bike Friday morning. I was a bit afraid he wouldn't get back on it.
There was a chance of rain Friday night and into Saturday. We knew this, and almost came home. But this is Oklahoma, and so until it actually rains, who knows if it really will. I asked my boy if he wanted to go home or stay one more night even though it might rain. He said he wanted to stay. So we put the rain tarps on the tents. The neighbors Friday night sat up late into Saturday morning partying. I really wouldn't have cared, except they were noisy as could be. So, I didn't really get any sleep till they went to bed which was around 2. Then their dogs started barking at a raccoon after all had gotten quite and I finally got to sleep. Well, the 'coon finally moved on and the dog was quite and I got more sleep. Then the rain moved in. Lots of lighting and thunder. And the tent started leaking. So did the rain flap. It was dripping on my wife. We talked for a bit about going in or staying through the night. We decided that we would go home if our boy woke up. If not, we would stick it out.
Well, the next morning (around 7ish or so), we got up (the rainflap finally quite leaking sometime during the night. I had put a towel where it was dripping on the bed so we could try to sleep). We started packing up camp to go home. Got most everything put up, and woke up my boy. He asked why everything was wet. He had slept all through the storms in his own tent. My wife and I just laughed about that.
We finished packing up and went into town for breakfast (between the raccoons and the rain, or planned breakfast was wet). After that, we headed home to unpack, reset up the tents and wash and dry them out.
Misc
Saturday morning as we were headed home, my daughters ex-boyfriend decided to try to choke her and then hit her (at her work), so he was arrested for assault. My wife went up to check on her, and I stayed home with our boy and unpacked. Yesterday, my wife and daughter filed a protective order against him.
Through all of this, I missed going to a birthday party of a guy I work with. He turned the big 30! (sucka). Anyway, gratz again.
Well, I guess this novel is long enough.
later
Monday, June 12, 2006
Soccer
Are you ready for some football?
This is day 4 of the World Cup. I'm watching my 10th game so far at this moment.
The lack of posts has been a combination of being busy and the World Cup.
This has been fun. I've got no idea how I'm going to keep up on all the games with some camping this week and VBS next week.
I don't need to sleep do I?
This is day 4 of the World Cup. I'm watching my 10th game so far at this moment.
The lack of posts has been a combination of being busy and the World Cup.
This has been fun. I've got no idea how I'm going to keep up on all the games with some camping this week and VBS next week.
I don't need to sleep do I?
Friday, June 09, 2006
World Cup Starts TODAY!
Oh yea! Time for some soccer.
3 games a day (except today and there are only 2).
I need a larger hard drive of my DVR.
3 games a day (except today and there are only 2).
I need a larger hard drive of my DVR.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Anniversary Present
My wife can pick out such cool presents!
Yesterday, for our anniversary, she got me the Philips PSA612/17 mp3 player.
It's a 4 gig player with FM tuner, Recharable battery, and a stop watch.
It's really cool.
Yesterday, for our anniversary, she got me the Philips PSA612/17 mp3 player.
It's a 4 gig player with FM tuner, Recharable battery, and a stop watch.
It's really cool.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Anniversary
Today is my 8th Wedding anniversary!!! We were married 6/6 at 6:00 (in 1998).
We joked that if it was a horrible marriage, then the date/time was a sign. If it was a great marriage then it was a joke. It's been a joke. (The date/time thing, not the marriage.)
It's been a wonderful marriage!
We've had good times and bad times since we've been married. But that's to be expected I guess.
The good times have defiantly out-weighed the bad times.
We've only had a couple fights, and not many more arguments.
It's so wonderful being able to say that my wife is my best friend.
Course when you get married, you not only marry the other person, you get the family with them. hehe We both got family we probably would never have expected.
Anyway, I guess that is enough rambling, since that appears to be what I'm doing.
Happy Anniversary my love!
We joked that if it was a horrible marriage, then the date/time was a sign. If it was a great marriage then it was a joke. It's been a joke. (The date/time thing, not the marriage.)
It's been a wonderful marriage!
We've had good times and bad times since we've been married. But that's to be expected I guess.
The good times have defiantly out-weighed the bad times.
We've only had a couple fights, and not many more arguments.
It's so wonderful being able to say that my wife is my best friend.
Course when you get married, you not only marry the other person, you get the family with them. hehe We both got family we probably would never have expected.
Anyway, I guess that is enough rambling, since that appears to be what I'm doing.
Happy Anniversary my love!
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