Over the weekend, we had our camping trip to Cub World at Zinc Ranch. It was a lot of fun.
This year, we camped near a castle they have built there, so they had the boys make swords, shields and swords. My wife and I made his sword and shield. It was really cool and he likes them very much. Then Friday, I made his helmet. It wasn't as cool as I would like, but its not bad. It even has padding in the helmet. He was happy with the set, so we were ready for our camping trip.
So, we went Saturday morning and had a great time. The grass was WAY high, but the castle rocked!!! The kids had a great time storming the castle and fighting for ground. It was an awesome time. Saturday, my boy got hurt though. He was at the castle playing and basically ran into a pole. I'm not sure if it was inside or out, but he gave himself a little shiner.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Memorial Day
Every year, Floral Haven raises hundreds of casket flags of US servicemen who's flags have been given to them. There were hundreds of flags all over. It was a wonderful site!
On Memorial Day, they lower all the flags, and it's a huge undertaking, so they have invited all the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownies to come help. This is the second year me and my boy have been able to go and help take down the flags.
This year, we started with my grandfathers flag. He served in the US Navy and died 10 years ago this summer. It was very heart warming to see my son and his friends lower my grandfathers flag and fold it.
On Memorial Day, they lower all the flags, and it's a huge undertaking, so they have invited all the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownies to come help. This is the second year me and my boy have been able to go and help take down the flags.
This year, we started with my grandfathers flag. He served in the US Navy and died 10 years ago this summer. It was very heart warming to see my son and his friends lower my grandfathers flag and fold it.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Camping trip?
We woke up to rain this morning. Rain and camping just doesn't mix. It's not too bad if you set up dry and are there long enough for everything to dry out before packing up. As it is, the ground is probably already soaked.
Well, here we go.
Well, here we go.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Better gas mileage
As everyone knows, gas now costs an arm and a leg. Last week it cost me over $100 to fill up both vehicles. This is just pretty crazy, and I know it's not going to get better. Also with all the ethenol the gas companies are putting into the gas, my miles per gallon has dropped.
The gas mileage usually runs between 22.3 and 27.7 mpg. I think once I've had the car to over 30 mpg.
I watched a news story a couple weeks ago about slowing down would help with fuel efficiency, so I decided to give it a try. I decided that I'd not drive faster than around 62 mph.
After the first tank of gas, I got 29.5 mpg. Yesterday, I just filled up from my second tank, and I got 30.2 mpg. It really does help. At least for the first 2 weeks I've tried it, I've raise my fuel efficiency by around 10%. That's about a 1 way trip to Tulsa I'm saving each week. Over a months time that will save me enough for 2 round trips to Tulsa! Which is close to half a tank.
And the truth is, you don't lose that much time going somewhere. At 65 mph you can go 65 miles in 1 hour (hence the catchy name). But at least on a daily basis, I'm not going 65 miles. I'm going about 25 miles or so. So it takes me about 1-2 minutes longer to get to work than if i drove 65.
For the moment, I plan on continuing to drive at around 62.
The gas mileage usually runs between 22.3 and 27.7 mpg. I think once I've had the car to over 30 mpg.
I watched a news story a couple weeks ago about slowing down would help with fuel efficiency, so I decided to give it a try. I decided that I'd not drive faster than around 62 mph.
After the first tank of gas, I got 29.5 mpg. Yesterday, I just filled up from my second tank, and I got 30.2 mpg. It really does help. At least for the first 2 weeks I've tried it, I've raise my fuel efficiency by around 10%. That's about a 1 way trip to Tulsa I'm saving each week. Over a months time that will save me enough for 2 round trips to Tulsa! Which is close to half a tank.
And the truth is, you don't lose that much time going somewhere. At 65 mph you can go 65 miles in 1 hour (hence the catchy name). But at least on a daily basis, I'm not going 65 miles. I'm going about 25 miles or so. So it takes me about 1-2 minutes longer to get to work than if i drove 65.
For the moment, I plan on continuing to drive at around 62.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Overwhelmed
Do you ever have so much to do, you just completely and utterly overwhelmed?
On the bright side, with this busy weekend coming up, hopefully I'll have some good blog fodder.
On the bright side, with this busy weekend coming up, hopefully I'll have some good blog fodder.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
How does your garden grow?
Well, I've had 2 posts today cause I've been reminded that it's been over a month since I last posted. I'm not sure it counts but I've thought about it a lot.
Anyway, My garden is doing pretty well, though the brussel sprouts didn't come up.
I found it very amusing that I already have 3 tomatoes and 1 jalapeño. The corn is doing nicely as well.
Anyway, My garden is doing pretty well, though the brussel sprouts didn't come up.
I found it very amusing that I already have 3 tomatoes and 1 jalapeño. The corn is doing nicely as well.
Spelling Words
Now that school is about over, I wanted to share with everyone this WONDERFUL piece of software I found a little over a month ago. It's called My Spelling Words.
My boy had been having some problems with his spelling words in school. In fact, it was getting worse. Before I found this program, the last 3 tests were F, F, D. The conventional ways of writing your spelling words out over and over just wasn't working, at least for him.
So, I did what any good geek dad would do, I hit Google and that's when I found this program.
The reviews of it were great, but I don't put much faith in reviews that are listed on the software's own web page... who knows i they were really written or not.
But it had a 30 day free trial, so I figured what did we have to lose?
First week using this program to help him study his words, he made a 100%!!!
WOW!!! But was it just a fluke?
Week 2, 100%, Week 3, 100%!
At this point, I figured it was worth the $20. But it continues.
Week 4, 95%, Week 5 100%
Needless to say, I can't say enough good things about this program.
you do need a sound card and a microphone if you are going to use it.
My boy had been having some problems with his spelling words in school. In fact, it was getting worse. Before I found this program, the last 3 tests were F, F, D. The conventional ways of writing your spelling words out over and over just wasn't working, at least for him.
So, I did what any good geek dad would do, I hit Google and that's when I found this program.
The reviews of it were great, but I don't put much faith in reviews that are listed on the software's own web page... who knows i they were really written or not.
But it had a 30 day free trial, so I figured what did we have to lose?
First week using this program to help him study his words, he made a 100%!!!
WOW!!! But was it just a fluke?
Week 2, 100%, Week 3, 100%!
At this point, I figured it was worth the $20. But it continues.
Week 4, 95%, Week 5 100%
Needless to say, I can't say enough good things about this program.
you do need a sound card and a microphone if you are going to use it.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Dusk Fishing
Saturday evening my boy and I were fishing late, and as the sun set behind the hill, I noticed how beautiful this view was, so I got my phone and took a picture.
You may have to click to enlarge, but the colors are just amazing, well, in my opinion they are.
I was excited about how it came out.
I was sad that I lost a fish in the process.
You may have to click to enlarge, but the colors are just amazing, well, in my opinion they are.
I was excited about how it came out.
I was sad that I lost a fish in the process.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Geocaching
I first heard of Geocaching from Steven a couple years ago but didn't have a GPS to give it a try. About a month ago, I got a new cel phone that runs Windows Mobile and has a built in GPS in it (more on my phone later). So, after searching a bit on Geocaching and for some software that I could use with geocaching, my boy and I went for our first hunt.
We had a blast! I had found a cache that was close to the house, and went up to see if he was up to go on a treasure hunt. Not only did he say it sounded fun, but he put down his DS, and picked out something to leave in the cache and came happy as could be.
When we found the cache, he wanted to go find another one. Since I only had the one loaded in the phone, I told him no, but we could do more later.
I've got 4 more loaded up and ready to go.
As we were leaving, we caught a great sunset.
UPDATE:
I forgot to mention that this was the cache we found.
We had a blast! I had found a cache that was close to the house, and went up to see if he was up to go on a treasure hunt. Not only did he say it sounded fun, but he put down his DS, and picked out something to leave in the cache and came happy as could be.
When we found the cache, he wanted to go find another one. Since I only had the one loaded in the phone, I told him no, but we could do more later.
I've got 4 more loaded up and ready to go.
As we were leaving, we caught a great sunset.
UPDATE:
I forgot to mention that this was the cache we found.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Storms
Well, it's 3:45 a.m. About an hour ago if that, I was awaken to tornado sirens.
I get up, and turn on the TV and check the computer to see whats going on. Sure enough, rotation west of Sperry, headed this way.
I watch the TV for a bit to really make sure that it's headed this way.
Let me explain for my non-Okie friends, tornadoes can go in a V shaped path from the point of the rotation. So, paths can very a pretty good distance, and even though you are in the path, if you are on one of the outside paths, then, you're pretty safe... if you are in the center, well, not so much.
We were in the center of the path.
So, I woke up my wife, and we watched the weather reports for a while. We didn't want to wake the kids for no reason. I don't want them to feel like we cry wolf or in the case of my boy, grow up scared of storms (And in my bedroom every night it storms).
Things were going ok. It was on track straight for our town, but no rotation had been spotted, and it seemed to be weakening. I was feeling pretty good about going back to bed. Then they cut to a storm chaser*. He said he was a bit east of my town, and was watching the storm. He saw confirmed rotation above my town! Hello, that got my attention, so I did what any self respecting redneck would do, I walked out on the back porch to see for myself.
But when the winds got very strong and hail started pummeling the house so I came back in. Then the tornado indexes shot up on the storm (they had dropped low) and the storm chaser talked about seeing a power flash in town, and another. Did you catch that? IN TOWN.
I was looking out the window at the same time looking for his power flashes, and then I saw one! It was either AT the church next door, or across the street! About the same time my wife said OK as I said NOW!
I hollered at my daughter to get up and head to the basement and I ran up the stairs and grabbed my son and we all ran to the basement! I got my daughter under the stairs wrapped in a blanket. My wife sat down at her feet and our son crawled up in her lap, and they wrapped up in a blanket. I stood posed to cover them up if necessary... then I realized, I didn't have a blanket to protect me from anything.
So, again, I did what any self respectin redneck would do, I came upstairs to get one, and since I was upstairs, I might as well look out the window. I took a quick look, and then as I headed to get a blanket, I grabbed the remote and turned up the TV nice and loud so we could hear it downstairs! I grabbed a blanket, and went back downstairs. I wrapped the blanket over my back, and was prepared to throw myself on my family to protect them from anything that might come.
We waited for a bit and listened... and waited. Then I did what any self respecting nerd would do, and pulled up the radar on my phone. It looked like it had passed, so I came back up and verified it was good, and the family came back up and everyone headed back to bed.
Except me. I decided to blog. I've been in many storms in my life. Gone to the cellar more times than I care to count, but I don't believe I have ever been this scared.
As I sit here typing this, another round of VERY heavy storms above the house. I keep hitting save just in case I lose power.
Anyway, it looks like that's it. Guess I'll watch a bit more TV and then try to go to bed soon... the alarm will go off before I'd like it to.
(oh, and the hail was about pea sized or so)
*Storm Chasers - again, for my non-okie friends storm chasers are people that are a few fries short of a Happy Meal, and when strong storms come out, they get in the cars and chase these storms. Some chase from behind, some from in front! They have their phone, and cameras and other high tech gear (now anyway), and report into the TV station what they are seeing. Now, don't get me wrong about saying they are a few fries short. They really do help the stations let people know whats going on.
I get up, and turn on the TV and check the computer to see whats going on. Sure enough, rotation west of Sperry, headed this way.
I watch the TV for a bit to really make sure that it's headed this way.
Let me explain for my non-Okie friends, tornadoes can go in a V shaped path from the point of the rotation. So, paths can very a pretty good distance, and even though you are in the path, if you are on one of the outside paths, then, you're pretty safe... if you are in the center, well, not so much.
We were in the center of the path.
So, I woke up my wife, and we watched the weather reports for a while. We didn't want to wake the kids for no reason. I don't want them to feel like we cry wolf or in the case of my boy, grow up scared of storms (And in my bedroom every night it storms).
Things were going ok. It was on track straight for our town, but no rotation had been spotted, and it seemed to be weakening. I was feeling pretty good about going back to bed. Then they cut to a storm chaser*. He said he was a bit east of my town, and was watching the storm. He saw confirmed rotation above my town! Hello, that got my attention, so I did what any self respecting redneck would do, I walked out on the back porch to see for myself.
But when the winds got very strong and hail started pummeling the house so I came back in. Then the tornado indexes shot up on the storm (they had dropped low) and the storm chaser talked about seeing a power flash in town, and another. Did you catch that? IN TOWN.
I was looking out the window at the same time looking for his power flashes, and then I saw one! It was either AT the church next door, or across the street! About the same time my wife said OK as I said NOW!
I hollered at my daughter to get up and head to the basement and I ran up the stairs and grabbed my son and we all ran to the basement! I got my daughter under the stairs wrapped in a blanket. My wife sat down at her feet and our son crawled up in her lap, and they wrapped up in a blanket. I stood posed to cover them up if necessary... then I realized, I didn't have a blanket to protect me from anything.
So, again, I did what any self respectin redneck would do, I came upstairs to get one, and since I was upstairs, I might as well look out the window. I took a quick look, and then as I headed to get a blanket, I grabbed the remote and turned up the TV nice and loud so we could hear it downstairs! I grabbed a blanket, and went back downstairs. I wrapped the blanket over my back, and was prepared to throw myself on my family to protect them from anything that might come.
We waited for a bit and listened... and waited. Then I did what any self respecting nerd would do, and pulled up the radar on my phone. It looked like it had passed, so I came back up and verified it was good, and the family came back up and everyone headed back to bed.
Except me. I decided to blog. I've been in many storms in my life. Gone to the cellar more times than I care to count, but I don't believe I have ever been this scared.
As I sit here typing this, another round of VERY heavy storms above the house. I keep hitting save just in case I lose power.
Anyway, it looks like that's it. Guess I'll watch a bit more TV and then try to go to bed soon... the alarm will go off before I'd like it to.
(oh, and the hail was about pea sized or so)
*Storm Chasers - again, for my non-okie friends storm chasers are people that are a few fries short of a Happy Meal, and when strong storms come out, they get in the cars and chase these storms. Some chase from behind, some from in front! They have their phone, and cameras and other high tech gear (now anyway), and report into the TV station what they are seeing. Now, don't get me wrong about saying they are a few fries short. They really do help the stations let people know whats going on.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Garden and stuff
Yesterday (Saturday) I decided to get the tiller working again. The pull string broke last year, and I said I'd fix it before the Spring.... well, Spring got here, and I didn't have it fixed.
So, if we are going to have any veggies, I have to get the tiller fixed, or break out the hoe and get to work. So, I go to Atwoods and get a replacement, I get home and finally figure out how to change it out.
While doing that, I realized the belts are in sad shape. So sad, I'm surprised they didn't break instead. That got me to thinking, so I checked the air filter, and it was in sad shape as well. So, I take them off and head back to Atwoods.
They no longer make the same type of air filter, but i found one that was similar, and got it. But I don't know the length of my belts... so I walk around looking for the tape measures. I then try to measure the belts. I go back to the other side of the store, and get the belts.
After getting home and trying to get the belts on, I realize that one belt was to big, the other, too small. So, I cut them and measure them... sure enough, one was 1 inch to large, the other 1 inch to small. Since I was going through all this trouble, I checked the spark plug, and I'm surprised it could spark.
Anyway, I finally get everything replaced and put back together, and couldn't get it started... I gave up and went fishing. Got 2 small perch.
Today, after church, I got back out there, and emptied out the old gas, and put in fresh, and got it to start up. So, I got the garden tilled. In celebrations, I went fishing. Didn't catch anything. Because of everything that has been going on, and how hard this week has been for my wife, we stayed home to spend some time as a family, and we went ahead and planted the garden. We have corn, and brussel sprouts, jalapeños, and tomatoes. We already have some onions, cilantro, and oregano going. My boy wants some cucumbers, but I need to till up some more dirt before I can get them planted.
So, if we are going to have any veggies, I have to get the tiller fixed, or break out the hoe and get to work. So, I go to Atwoods and get a replacement, I get home and finally figure out how to change it out.
While doing that, I realized the belts are in sad shape. So sad, I'm surprised they didn't break instead. That got me to thinking, so I checked the air filter, and it was in sad shape as well. So, I take them off and head back to Atwoods.
They no longer make the same type of air filter, but i found one that was similar, and got it. But I don't know the length of my belts... so I walk around looking for the tape measures. I then try to measure the belts. I go back to the other side of the store, and get the belts.
After getting home and trying to get the belts on, I realize that one belt was to big, the other, too small. So, I cut them and measure them... sure enough, one was 1 inch to large, the other 1 inch to small. Since I was going through all this trouble, I checked the spark plug, and I'm surprised it could spark.
Anyway, I finally get everything replaced and put back together, and couldn't get it started... I gave up and went fishing. Got 2 small perch.
Today, after church, I got back out there, and emptied out the old gas, and put in fresh, and got it to start up. So, I got the garden tilled. In celebrations, I went fishing. Didn't catch anything. Because of everything that has been going on, and how hard this week has been for my wife, we stayed home to spend some time as a family, and we went ahead and planted the garden. We have corn, and brussel sprouts, jalapeños, and tomatoes. We already have some onions, cilantro, and oregano going. My boy wants some cucumbers, but I need to till up some more dirt before I can get them planted.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
More Prayer
Last Tuesday, I asked for prayer, and I thank you. Today I ask for it again, but for a different reason.
Yesterday morning (Wednesday), Treiton passed away. He was the sweetest 6.5 year old I knew. He was funny and brave. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
Please pray for his family and everyone who knew him as they morn his passing. Our heads tell us his in a better place now. He's no longer in pain, and is in the presence of our Lord. But our hearts miss him terribly. And for my wife and I, we see our boy, and see what his parents will miss.
His funeral is set for Saturday.
Yesterday morning (Wednesday), Treiton passed away. He was the sweetest 6.5 year old I knew. He was funny and brave. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
Please pray for his family and everyone who knew him as they morn his passing. Our heads tell us his in a better place now. He's no longer in pain, and is in the presence of our Lord. But our hearts miss him terribly. And for my wife and I, we see our boy, and see what his parents will miss.
His funeral is set for Saturday.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Debt
Well, on October 15th, 2002, we had around $31,000 in debt, most of that credit cards. We actually had more, cause we had the house and the car, but we had 31K of stupid debt.
Today, 5 years and 5 months since we started, we made the last payment on our stupid debt. And let me tell you how good it feels! It's incredible!
We still have a car loan, and our house payment, but everything else is paid off!!!
Well, I'm going to get off here and go see about buying that boat I saw for sale.
Just joking. Actually, going to finally start up my 401K again at work, and adding to the car payment to get it paid off faster, and also trying to get some money saved up.
Today, 5 years and 5 months since we started, we made the last payment on our stupid debt. And let me tell you how good it feels! It's incredible!
We still have a car loan, and our house payment, but everything else is paid off!!!
Well, I'm going to get off here and go see about buying that boat I saw for sale.
Just joking. Actually, going to finally start up my 401K again at work, and adding to the car payment to get it paid off faster, and also trying to get some money saved up.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Fishin
We went fishing today. I'm really enjoying the Collinsville Lake (Pond). It's nice to be able to drive to the lake, fish, and be back in 1:15, and fished for about an hour.
We did pretty good. I caught 4 fish, and my boy caught 1. 1 crappie, 1 bass, and 3 perch. All too small to keep, but it's always fun catchin. I took pictures of 4 of the 5 fish, but too small to mess with putting up here.
The weekend calls for rain and cooler temps, so probably wont go out this weekend.
We did pretty good. I caught 4 fish, and my boy caught 1. 1 crappie, 1 bass, and 3 perch. All too small to keep, but it's always fun catchin. I took pictures of 4 of the 5 fish, but too small to mess with putting up here.
The weekend calls for rain and cooler temps, so probably wont go out this weekend.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Prayer
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Eph 6:18 (NIV)
I know many that read my blog are Christians, and I ask each and every one of you, right now, to please, take a moment, and pray for a little boy named Treiton.
He is the son of my wifes life long friend. He has been battling cancer for a couple years now, and had been doing well. Tonight, he's fighting for his life. We don't know what the problem is. We know his kidneys aren't working well, his blood pressure is down and his heart rate up. Last I heard, they think an infection may be causing it, and with his weakened immune system, it's tearing him up.
He is one of the most precious kids I've ever had the privilege to meet.
Our God is alive and well! He has made us, and can heal this little boy. I believe in the power of prayer, and at the same time my heart breaks for this little boy. Younger than my own boy by a year or so.
Also, please keep his family, and especially his parents in your prayers.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Hair-less
Or maybe less hair would be a better title.
I got all crazy this weekend and shaved.
About 2 weeks ago, I shaved my beard back into a goatee, but today, I shaved almost everything else off.
Back in September, I started growing out my goatee into a beard, and didn't mess with it until the day after Thanksgiving. I trimmed it down, and kept the beard trimmed until Saturday when I shaved. I took pictures then, so you can see the before here.
And here is the after.....
wait for it.....
ok, you ready?
Here you go
(Click for larger view)
I realized that I have had either a goatee or a beard for over 11 years!!! My wife had never seen my upper lip. Every time she looks at me, she laughs. She hasn't decided yet if she likes it or not. I had a lady at church tell me today, I look about 10 years younger. I don't know about 10 years, but I will agree I look younger.
I got all crazy this weekend and shaved.
About 2 weeks ago, I shaved my beard back into a goatee, but today, I shaved almost everything else off.
Back in September, I started growing out my goatee into a beard, and didn't mess with it until the day after Thanksgiving. I trimmed it down, and kept the beard trimmed until Saturday when I shaved. I took pictures then, so you can see the before here.
And here is the after.....
wait for it.....
ok, you ready?
Here you go
(Click for larger view)I realized that I have had either a goatee or a beard for over 11 years!!! My wife had never seen my upper lip. Every time she looks at me, she laughs. She hasn't decided yet if she likes it or not. I had a lady at church tell me today, I look about 10 years younger. I don't know about 10 years, but I will agree I look younger.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Ram it?
Today, I went out to lunch with a few of the guys at work and as we were walking to the car, we passed this Dodge truck, and well, I guess the tag and pictures say it all.
For those that can't read the tag, it says "If you can't Dodge it, Ram it!"
Looks like he did.
For those that can't read the tag, it says "If you can't Dodge it, Ram it!"
Looks like he did.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Spring fever
I guess you'd say I have a full case of Spring Fever. After the fishing trip this morning, my boy and I washed the car and the truck... Planning on charcoaling some trout on the grill later.
It's a beautiful warm, sunny, windy day. It's 3:21 and 73 degrees.
I'm really hoping all this activity will help me get my strength back from being sick all week.
It's a beautiful warm, sunny, windy day. It's 3:21 and 73 degrees.
I'm really hoping all this activity will help me get my strength back from being sick all week.
Fishin
It's been a long week with both me and my boy having the flu. So, today, we got up, ate some donuts, and went fishin. We went to the Collinsville Lake to give it a try. Not quite sure if I'd really call it a lake or not, but it was a place close by to go for a nice little fishing trip.
We had fun, and my boy even caught a little bass.
It's days like this that build memories.
We had fun, and my boy even caught a little bass.
It's days like this that build memories.
(click for a larger picture)And yes, I have seen bait larger than that fish.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Flu Sucks
The flu sucks! That is actually an understatement, but I've learned something that is worse than the flu, and that is having your son sick with the flu... that he got from you.
I guess I started getting sick Saturday morning. By the afternoon, I had a slight fever, but didn't think much of it. Saturday late afternoon, my dad called asking if I was up to a trip to OKC? I asked when and he said now. He was in a wreck, so out of bed I came and headed to OKC to get him and my mom. (Neither of them were hurt, but the lady that was with them was.)
Anyway, I got them home, and I've been real worried they would get this. If I had known I had the flu, I'd probably had them try someone else. See, they headed out of state Tuesday. The drove to Alabama I think for some convention, where they are speaking. If they get what I have, it's not going to be pretty.
When I talked to them yesterday, dad was starting not to feel well. When I talked to them today, he was feeling better. That's good, cause if that's the case, he didn't get the flu.
OK, more rest. I'm trying to get back to work. Today is the first day I've even tried to get out of bed.
I guess I started getting sick Saturday morning. By the afternoon, I had a slight fever, but didn't think much of it. Saturday late afternoon, my dad called asking if I was up to a trip to OKC? I asked when and he said now. He was in a wreck, so out of bed I came and headed to OKC to get him and my mom. (Neither of them were hurt, but the lady that was with them was.)
Anyway, I got them home, and I've been real worried they would get this. If I had known I had the flu, I'd probably had them try someone else. See, they headed out of state Tuesday. The drove to Alabama I think for some convention, where they are speaking. If they get what I have, it's not going to be pretty.
When I talked to them yesterday, dad was starting not to feel well. When I talked to them today, he was feeling better. That's good, cause if that's the case, he didn't get the flu.
OK, more rest. I'm trying to get back to work. Today is the first day I've even tried to get out of bed.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Format Wars Over!
It truly may be the end of the format wars.
I've already talked about Best Buy and Netflix, but last week Walmart was added to the Blu-Ray only stores.
Then today, Toshiba announces that it is to quit producing HD DVD's!!!
Stick a fork in it, it's done.
I've already talked about Best Buy and Netflix, but last week Walmart was added to the Blu-Ray only stores.
Then today, Toshiba announces that it is to quit producing HD DVD's!!!
Stick a fork in it, it's done.
Hugo Blogs
Ok, so technically, that isn't true. Jorge Garcia (who plays Hugo) blogs.
His blog is called Dispatches from the Island.
One of the guys I work with sent me the link. I've read through several of his posts. Amazing! He is as down to earth as I am. And when I say that I mean normal. You know how actors can be.
So Jorge, if you happen to read this, you rock!
Everyone else? Go read his blog!
His blog is called Dispatches from the Island.
One of the guys I work with sent me the link. I've read through several of his posts. Amazing! He is as down to earth as I am. And when I say that I mean normal. You know how actors can be.
So Jorge, if you happen to read this, you rock!
Everyone else? Go read his blog!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Blu-Ray v HD-DVD update
I heard some great news today. It appears that Netflix is phasing out it's HD-DVD and going to only carry Blu-Ray.
This is great news on many fronts. Mainly cause I think think will help bring the end of this format war to a close. Format wars are not good for anyone, especially us consumers.
More studios are going Blu-Ray only than HD-DVD. Blu-Ray sales are also out pacing HD-DVD. I've said all along I hope Blu-Ray wins this war. But I'll not count my disks till they are burned so to speak. I've read specs and articles till I'm blue in the face (no pun intended). I've seen and heard the pro's and con's of both formats, and I've still chosen Blu-Ray.
Hopefully this event will help.
This is great news on many fronts. Mainly cause I think think will help bring the end of this format war to a close. Format wars are not good for anyone, especially us consumers.
More studios are going Blu-Ray only than HD-DVD. Blu-Ray sales are also out pacing HD-DVD. I've said all along I hope Blu-Ray wins this war. But I'll not count my disks till they are burned so to speak. I've read specs and articles till I'm blue in the face (no pun intended). I've seen and heard the pro's and con's of both formats, and I've still chosen Blu-Ray.
Hopefully this event will help.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Precinct Delegate
Well, I'm not sure if you all know this or not, but there is a presidential election later this year. (Yes, I was being funny, you'd have to live under a rock not to know that)
Anyway, I had a lady call me a week ago asking if I would be able to come to the Republican precinct meeting. Unfortunately, I couldn't go, but I was very interested.
She called me a few days ago asking if I would be interesting as serving as one of our precinct delegate (we get 7 or 8, I don't remember). Anyway, I had been giving it some thought anyway from the call a couple weeks ago, and decided I would. So, I guess on February 23rd, I'll go to our county meeting.... should be interesting to say the least.
Anyway, I had a lady call me a week ago asking if I would be able to come to the Republican precinct meeting. Unfortunately, I couldn't go, but I was very interested.
She called me a few days ago asking if I would be interesting as serving as one of our precinct delegate (we get 7 or 8, I don't remember). Anyway, I had been giving it some thought anyway from the call a couple weeks ago, and decided I would. So, I guess on February 23rd, I'll go to our county meeting.... should be interesting to say the least.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Lost
I love Lost. Have I mentioned that lately? No, I guess I haven't. But I do. Lost rocks. Plain and simple.
It is just so interesting how they do that show.
Wow, just wow!
It is just so interesting how they do that show.
Wow, just wow!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Derby Update
We are back from the races. We had a good time. There were over 50 cars there!
The Pack got a new track this year to go with the new electronic timer we got last year. With the software they got and the timers, the races went fast! Each of the boys got 4 runs. It was great!
My boy didn't place in the Wolf division. But he enjoyed it. He came in 3rd, 2nd, 2nd, and 4th.
All the scouts got to vote on their favorite car in each age group. My boy did the
The Pack got a new track this year to go with the new electronic timer we got last year. With the software they got and the timers, the races went fast! Each of the boys got 4 runs. It was great!
My boy didn't place in the Wolf division. But he enjoyed it. He came in 3rd, 2nd, 2nd, and 4th.
All the scouts got to vote on their favorite car in each age group. My boy did the
Wolves Coolest Looking CarNeedless to say, he was very excited about it!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Pine Wood Derby!
Yes, it's that time again, time for the Cub Scouts Pine Wood Derby.
We had a lot of fun making his car this year. And I think it looks much better than last years model.
He didn't really want to do it, or so he said. Truth is, he's excited about it. Especially now it is done, but he didn't want to take the time from playing video game to work on it. Silly boy.
The big race is tomorrow, lets hope we do better than last years last place finish.
We had a lot of fun making his car this year. And I think it looks much better than last years model.
He didn't really want to do it, or so he said. Truth is, he's excited about it. Especially now it is done, but he didn't want to take the time from playing video game to work on it. Silly boy.
The big race is tomorrow, lets hope we do better than last years last place finish.
Camo Formula 1 style race car? Who woulda thought?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Self Disclosure
I was tagged by Bowden McElroy from Counseling Notes to participate in the following exercise in self-disclosure.
1. Link to the person that tagged you, and post the rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself.
3. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
Seven Facts About Me:
- I am an Oklahoma State Alumni. I graduated with a BS in Com-Sci more almost 13 years ago.
- The summer after graduating from High School, I went on a 3 week student exchange program to the USSR. It was a great, but at the same time, was the longest 3 weeks of my life.
- I am a Junior. And I believe people should not add Jr's or numbers behind their son's names. It become confusing later in life.
- This year will be married to my wife for 10 years! It's been a great marriage!
- I enjoy gardening even though I don't eat many vegetables.
- I really enjoy Sci-fi and Fantasy in all its forms. (Video games, books, and Movie/TV)
- I've had a computer in my home since I was in 7th grade (around 11/12 years old). So though I've not have one all my life, I consider myself one of those that have grown up with computers.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Birthday Cake
Today, we are having my boy's birthday party. On Tuesday (his actual birthday), my wifes parents went with us to CiCi's Pizza, and he got to open some presents. But today, 4 of his friends are suppose to come over and go with us to Chuck-E-Cheese Pizza.
Last year, I made him his birthday cakes. They both were Yoda and they were the first cakes I have decorated in a very long time. Today, I decorated this years cake.
The writing was a bit sloppy (as he pointed out) but it's not too bad. And for the record, the 8 eights are suppose to be at different angles.
He likes it, and that is what really matters.
Last year, I made him his birthday cakes. They both were Yoda and they were the first cakes I have decorated in a very long time. Today, I decorated this years cake.
The writing was a bit sloppy (as he pointed out) but it's not too bad. And for the record, the 8 eights are suppose to be at different angles.He likes it, and that is what really matters.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Happy Birthday
Today is my boy's 8th birthday!!! It's hard to believe it's been 8 years since he was born.
8 years since he stopped breathing and turned blue. 8 years since they put him in N-ICU. My 9 lb 6 oz giant in with all the premie's. That day was one of the happiest and scariest days of my life.
He's growing up so fast! Though I guess all kids do.
Happy Birthday!
8 years since he stopped breathing and turned blue. 8 years since they put him in N-ICU. My 9 lb 6 oz giant in with all the premie's. That day was one of the happiest and scariest days of my life.
He's growing up so fast! Though I guess all kids do.
Happy Birthday!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Happy Birthday My Love
I wanted to take a moment before this day is over, and wish my favorite wife in the whole world...
(Yes, i know, she's my only wife, but still doesn't stop her from being my favorite!)
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy New Year
Well, today is January 1st, 2008.
It's hard to believe that 2007 is over, and 2008 is just beginning.
I always like the new year. Something about it is refreshing.
I hope everyone has a wonderful new year!
It's hard to believe that 2007 is over, and 2008 is just beginning.
I always like the new year. Something about it is refreshing.
I hope everyone has a wonderful new year!
Monday, December 24, 2007
Christmas time is here
Merry Christmas everyone!
Yes, I know, it's only Christmas eve, but I forgot to post anything on Christmas Adam, and I'll be busy on Christmas day, so who knows if I'll post tomorrow or not.
For those of you with children, you may enjoy the Norad Santa tracker. As you can tell by the tracker, he's already started delivering toys in the Australia, Japan, New Zealand area of the world.
Another fun spot is Northpole.com which has some games and other stuff. It also links to the Norad Santa tracker, but it keeps it in a window that I personally don't care for.
And while I hope you have a great time with friends and family this year, I want you to remember that Jesus is the real reason for this season. Jesus was the first gift given. And we choose to celebrate his coming here a Christmas time. So in the hustle and bustle of your Christmas activities, pause and thank God for the true meaning.
Yes, I know, it's only Christmas eve, but I forgot to post anything on Christmas Adam, and I'll be busy on Christmas day, so who knows if I'll post tomorrow or not.
For those of you with children, you may enjoy the Norad Santa tracker. As you can tell by the tracker, he's already started delivering toys in the Australia, Japan, New Zealand area of the world.
Another fun spot is Northpole.com which has some games and other stuff. It also links to the Norad Santa tracker, but it keeps it in a window that I personally don't care for.
And while I hope you have a great time with friends and family this year, I want you to remember that Jesus is the real reason for this season. Jesus was the first gift given. And we choose to celebrate his coming here a Christmas time. So in the hustle and bustle of your Christmas activities, pause and thank God for the true meaning.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Ice Storm Continued
I talked yesterday about the ice storm we had. Well, it got worse. We were very blessed that we didn't lose our electric till about 9:30 Sunday night. So, we lit the candles, turned on the oven and opened the door for heat. I double checked the carbon-monoxide detector just to make sure it was working since we were heating the house with the oven. I also closed off the doors to a couple of the rooms.
As we set in the candle lit room, we listened to cracking and breaking and crashing of tree branches hitting all sorts of things. It sounded like a war zone with all the noise and flashes of light I saw out the window.
I'd hear large crashes several times through the night, and I'd go to check, but couldn't really see anything. Once I'd decide I'd stop checking, something very large would hit again, so I'd get up and check again. It was a very nerve wracking night.
Yesterday, we moved the vehicles because a tree branch fell about 5 to 10 feet from the car. Here was a picture of that tree limb down.
After the night, we woke up to this:
Here is a picture of where the cars were parked before we moved them.
With some help of some people from church (and their chainsaw) we did some cleanup today, and we can now park one of the vehicles back in the driveway.
I estimate we'll loose between 2 and 5 trees when it's all said and done.
As we set in the candle lit room, we listened to cracking and breaking and crashing of tree branches hitting all sorts of things. It sounded like a war zone with all the noise and flashes of light I saw out the window.
I'd hear large crashes several times through the night, and I'd go to check, but couldn't really see anything. Once I'd decide I'd stop checking, something very large would hit again, so I'd get up and check again. It was a very nerve wracking night.
Yesterday, we moved the vehicles because a tree branch fell about 5 to 10 feet from the car. Here was a picture of that tree limb down.
After the night, we woke up to this:Here is a picture of where the cars were parked before we moved them.With some help of some people from church (and their chainsaw) we did some cleanup today, and we can now park one of the vehicles back in the driveway.
I estimate we'll loose between 2 and 5 trees when it's all said and done.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Ice Storm
I woke up last night to no power. I could hear the wind and rain and thunder. Every once and awhile, I'd hear the cracking of ice and wood.
I woke up to this:
I woke up to this:
Friday, December 07, 2007
Winter is on it's way!
I just heard that we are now in a Winter Storm Watch through Tuesday at 6:00 A.M. Freezing rain is possible, and the temperatures aren't expected to get above 35.
My main reason to post this is for my cousin who currently lives in Guam. I'm sure she'll go to the beach that day just to say she did.
My main reason to post this is for my cousin who currently lives in Guam. I'm sure she'll go to the beach that day just to say she did.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Christmas Card
I got my first Christmas Card in the mail today, and it traveled father than probably any other card I will get. It came from Guam!
Thanks Laura!
Thanks Laura!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Space Derby
It's was again time for the Cub Scout Space Derby.
We were a bit slow getting my boys space craft ready for the race tonight, but we got it finished. The design is much different than last years.
Last night was the big race. I ended up helping out with the race, which was a lot of fun. We ran the Tigers first. Then the Wolves! When they hung my boys rocket, he was as excited as could be. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, GO!!!!!!
He came in last. He was the very picture of crestfallen. It broke my heart. We took a walk out into the hall so we could talk in private, and he could shed the tears that were already forming in his eyes.
He was so upset that he came in last (last year he came in third for his division). I explained to him how proud I was of him for designing his rocket, and doing the majority of the work himself. I also explained to him that there was nothing wrong with coming in last. The talk seemed to help, but then he said, with tears welling up in his eyes again, but I wont get a stand to hang it on. I told him they had some stands for sell, and we'll see about getting him one, which we did.
He and my wife came home early to finish up on homework while I stayed to finish the race. When I got home I asked him if he had fun, and I got a resounding YES!
Like I said, I was very proud of the work he did on his rocket. It was the mostunusual unique design I saw all night.
We were a bit slow getting my boys space craft ready for the race tonight, but we got it finished. The design is much different than last years.
Last night was the big race. I ended up helping out with the race, which was a lot of fun. We ran the Tigers first. Then the Wolves! When they hung my boys rocket, he was as excited as could be. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, GO!!!!!!
He came in last. He was the very picture of crestfallen. It broke my heart. We took a walk out into the hall so we could talk in private, and he could shed the tears that were already forming in his eyes.
He was so upset that he came in last (last year he came in third for his division). I explained to him how proud I was of him for designing his rocket, and doing the majority of the work himself. I also explained to him that there was nothing wrong with coming in last. The talk seemed to help, but then he said, with tears welling up in his eyes again, but I wont get a stand to hang it on. I told him they had some stands for sell, and we'll see about getting him one, which we did.
He and my wife came home early to finish up on homework while I stayed to finish the race. When I got home I asked him if he had fun, and I got a resounding YES!
Like I said, I was very proud of the work he did on his rocket. It was the most
Monday, November 26, 2007
Highway 169 widening?
On my way home from work today, I saw a channel 2 and I think a channel 8 news truck out on 169. Well, I decided to try to find out what was happening, so I hit channel 8's web page, and searched for Owasso. And what do I find? This article. Here is a small quote from the story.
I expect this to happen... eventually, just not sure it will happen soon... I hope so.
Tulsa's fastest growing suburb now wants to expand the city's busiest highway.I would welcome the expansion, but would dread the months of construction it would take. The road can be a huge head ache, and as the article says, if a wreck happens? You're dead in the water.
Owasso is asking for millions of dollars in federal money to put the plan on the fast track.
I expect this to happen... eventually, just not sure it will happen soon... I hope so.
Hairy!
Back in September, I decided to grow a beard for the winter, and except for trimming it once to tie in the goatee into my beard, I didn't trim it at all. Needless to say, I was a bit hairy.
Then, to be funny one day, I combed my beard UP instead of down, and well, other than not as much gray, I looked a lot like Santa.
This weekend, after my Black Friday shopping trip, I trimmed up my beard and got a hair cut, much to the relief of my wife I think.
BEFORE Normal:
Before combed up:
AFTER:
Then, to be funny one day, I combed my beard UP instead of down, and well, other than not as much gray, I looked a lot like Santa.
This weekend, after my Black Friday shopping trip, I trimmed up my beard and got a hair cut, much to the relief of my wife I think.
BEFORE Normal:
Before combed up:
AFTER:
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Christmas Time
Christmas time is here!
I love Christmas. I always have, and I think missing a Christmas really makes me appreciate it more!
As I said earlier, I got the tree up on Friday, but we didn't decorate it till Saturday when my boy came home. We now have the winter village on the entertainment center, the nativity is both in the yard, the old nativity that my wife grew up with is on the shelf all lit up.
The tree is decorated with about 95% home made gifts that makes my wife smile.
Here are some pictures for your enjoyment...
This Nativity is one of my wifes favorites. This was the one they had while she was growing up, and she loves this very much!
Thisugly lovely tree toper is just like the one she had when she was growing up. She went through a lot last year to get this. It isn't the exact same one as her brother has it, but it means a lot to her. Takes her back to those Christmas's of years past.
And here is our tree with presents and all.
I love Christmas. I always have, and I think missing a Christmas really makes me appreciate it more!
As I said earlier, I got the tree up on Friday, but we didn't decorate it till Saturday when my boy came home. We now have the winter village on the entertainment center, the nativity is both in the yard, the old nativity that my wife grew up with is on the shelf all lit up.
The tree is decorated with about 95% home made gifts that makes my wife smile.
Here are some pictures for your enjoyment...
This Nativity is one of my wifes favorites. This was the one they had while she was growing up, and she loves this very much!
This
And here is our tree with presents and all.
Christmas Shopping
After having a great Thanksgiving and my parents and looking through all the sales catalogs, I decided I really didn't need to wake up at 3 to go get in line. I did end up waking up around 5:45 or so, so I went ahead and went shopping.
So I ventured the cold and the crowds and went shopping Friday.
I had a good time, and got about 98% of my shopping done. I ended up only hitting 4 different stores, but I did go to one twice.
Afterwards, I came home, put up the tree and wrapped some presents before my wife came home and could see what I got her. (she's sneaky like that)
It was a really good day!
So I ventured the cold and the crowds and went shopping Friday.
I had a good time, and got about 98% of my shopping done. I ended up only hitting 4 different stores, but I did go to one twice.
Afterwards, I came home, put up the tree and wrapped some presents before my wife came home and could see what I got her. (she's sneaky like that)
It was a really good day!
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving
I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
I'll be spending today with my family in a long standing tradition of eating and then going through the sales ads planning tomorrows Shopping extravaganza.
I actually had planned to get up this morning and hit a store, but, I set my alarm for 4:45 PM instead of AM. The alarm went off at the second setting of 7:00 which was when the store opened.
Oh well.
Anyway, with all the craziness of the holidays, remember to take the time to thank God for everything he's given you. (Even that crazy relative you may only see once in a while.)
I'll be spending today with my family in a long standing tradition of eating and then going through the sales ads planning tomorrows Shopping extravaganza.
I actually had planned to get up this morning and hit a store, but, I set my alarm for 4:45 PM instead of AM. The alarm went off at the second setting of 7:00 which was when the store opened.
Oh well.
Anyway, with all the craziness of the holidays, remember to take the time to thank God for everything he's given you. (Even that crazy relative you may only see once in a while.)
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Caliber update
A year ago May, we bought a new car. Well, over the weekend (11/17), we broke the 30,000 mile mark on it.
Took a little less than 18 months to put that many miles on it.
The car is still working great! I enjoy it, still getting between 27 and 30 mpg, so that's not to bad.
I'm just glad I don't drive a lot, or that 30K could easily be much, much more.
Took a little less than 18 months to put that many miles on it.
The car is still working great! I enjoy it, still getting between 27 and 30 mpg, so that's not to bad.
I'm just glad I don't drive a lot, or that 30K could easily be much, much more.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Ouch
Ouch is actually an understatement.
My wife tells me I can be hurt doing the most ordinary things, and Friday was no exception!
I went to my grandparents to mow their yard. Not so much for the grass, but for the leaves. So I get there, get me a Dr. Pepper, and we talk for a while. I then go out, set my Dr. Pepper on the deep freeze, and proceed to mow.
I get finished up, and my grandpa went out for burgers, and anyone know me, knows I love burgers! Anyway, I go inside (with my Dr. Pepper) and sit and talk to my grandma.
While we were talking, I finished up my Dr. Pepper, and I tilted my head all the way back and tapped out the last few drops when something fell into my mouth. I wasn't sure what it was, but it was something that didn't go in a Dr. Pepper, so I make an eww type sound as I sit up in my chair to get rid of this intruder into my mouth.
Now, for those that don't know, my grandmother has always had a nice clean house. Always. So instead of just spitting out my pop all over her new wood floors, I try to spit it back into my can. And for the most part, I'm successful, but I did make a mess, which I felt really bad about. I rush into the kitchen and dump out the pop to see what was in it. And some of you may already know, but it was a BEE!!!! It must have flown into my pop while I was outside.
It was disgusting, but at least it wasn't a finger or something else.... wait.... ouch.... my tongue... it hurts... THAT BEE STUNG MY TONGUE!!!!
We've all been stung my bees I'm sure, but never in the tongue. This brings new meaning to the word pain. It made my ears hurt. Where I was stung swelled up a bit (but not chokingly big) I went to the bathroom to look at my tongue, not because of I needed a mirror, I could look on just about any flat surface at my grandmothers house and find a mirror, but for lighting. Anyway, what is that I see? That don't look right. Is it the stinger? So I ask
gra-ma, dhu you ave some twethers? (I told you my tongue hurt)
Well, we finally find some tweezers, and yep! It was the stinger, so I got it out about 5 minutes or so after getting stung! Well, my grandmother is now officially freaking out. She's ready for me to go to the hospital. I kept telling her I was going to be fine, but she knew I was just going to swell right up and die in front of her. So, to calm her down, I decided to call my wife... strike that, I'll call my mom, my wife would just laugh at me.
Well, I couldn't get my mom, so I call my wife. When she answered I started off with, don't laugh till we are done. And she confirmed what I told grandma, I would be alright. And my wife didn't dissappoint me either, before we hung up the phone, she was laughing!
And as an update, its been 29 hours since I got stung, and my tongue is still sore. Not real bad, but sore.
My wife tells me I can be hurt doing the most ordinary things, and Friday was no exception!
I went to my grandparents to mow their yard. Not so much for the grass, but for the leaves. So I get there, get me a Dr. Pepper, and we talk for a while. I then go out, set my Dr. Pepper on the deep freeze, and proceed to mow.
I get finished up, and my grandpa went out for burgers, and anyone know me, knows I love burgers! Anyway, I go inside (with my Dr. Pepper) and sit and talk to my grandma.
While we were talking, I finished up my Dr. Pepper, and I tilted my head all the way back and tapped out the last few drops when something fell into my mouth. I wasn't sure what it was, but it was something that didn't go in a Dr. Pepper, so I make an eww type sound as I sit up in my chair to get rid of this intruder into my mouth.
Now, for those that don't know, my grandmother has always had a nice clean house. Always. So instead of just spitting out my pop all over her new wood floors, I try to spit it back into my can. And for the most part, I'm successful, but I did make a mess, which I felt really bad about. I rush into the kitchen and dump out the pop to see what was in it. And some of you may already know, but it was a BEE!!!! It must have flown into my pop while I was outside.
It was disgusting, but at least it wasn't a finger or something else.... wait.... ouch.... my tongue... it hurts... THAT BEE STUNG MY TONGUE!!!!
We've all been stung my bees I'm sure, but never in the tongue. This brings new meaning to the word pain. It made my ears hurt. Where I was stung swelled up a bit (but not chokingly big) I went to the bathroom to look at my tongue, not because of I needed a mirror, I could look on just about any flat surface at my grandmothers house and find a mirror, but for lighting. Anyway, what is that I see? That don't look right. Is it the stinger? So I ask
gra-ma, dhu you ave some twethers? (I told you my tongue hurt)
Well, we finally find some tweezers, and yep! It was the stinger, so I got it out about 5 minutes or so after getting stung! Well, my grandmother is now officially freaking out. She's ready for me to go to the hospital. I kept telling her I was going to be fine, but she knew I was just going to swell right up and die in front of her. So, to calm her down, I decided to call my wife... strike that, I'll call my mom, my wife would just laugh at me.
Well, I couldn't get my mom, so I call my wife. When she answered I started off with, don't laugh till we are done. And she confirmed what I told grandma, I would be alright. And my wife didn't dissappoint me either, before we hung up the phone, she was laughing!
And as an update, its been 29 hours since I got stung, and my tongue is still sore. Not real bad, but sore.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Happy Birthday Oklahoma!
Today is officially Oklahoma's 100th Birthday.
Oklahoma became the 46th State on November 16th 1907.
Oklahoma became the 46th State on November 16th 1907.
Weather
You know, there are days that I find the weather really amusing.
Like last night.
We had a Freeze Warning and a Fire Weather Watch.
Something just not right about that.
Like last night.
We had a Freeze Warning and a Fire Weather Watch.
Something just not right about that.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Happy Birthday Baby Girl
Today is my baby girl's birthday. She turned 19 today.
My how the time has flown by.
My how the time has flown by.
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Walk Score
Over at Roemerman on Record, I learned a an interesting site called Walk Score.
Long story short, it tells you how walkable the location you enter.
My house got a Walk Score of 77 out of 100. What this score means is it is Very Walkable. It's possible to get by without owning a car.
Long story short, it tells you how walkable the location you enter.
My house got a Walk Score of 77 out of 100. What this score means is it is Very Walkable. It's possible to get by without owning a car.
Friday, November 02, 2007
Noodling
Ok, I'm sitting here this evening and doing some channel surfing to find something to watch. I stumbled upon a show on PBS on noodling.
PBS. Public Broadcasting... Noodling.
Something wrong about that having a show on PBS on noodling.
Did I mention its and hour long show?!?!?
Oh, and the name of the show? Okie Noodling
PBS. Public Broadcasting... Noodling.
Something wrong about that having a show on PBS on noodling.
Did I mention its and hour long show?!?!?
Oh, and the name of the show? Okie Noodling
Breaks!
OK. So I went to change the front breaks on the truck. This is the same truck we just took to Arkansas and then drove through the mountains in. Well, here is one of the break pads. The top one is the new one. See how thick that is? The bottom one was what I took off the truck. All 4 of them looked that way.
That there is what we call metal on metal... Not a good thing.
I got them all fixed up, and took it for a spin. Works real nice.
Funny thing is, last night I was working on computers, this morning, I was working on cars.
That there is what we call metal on metal... Not a good thing.
I got them all fixed up, and took it for a spin. Works real nice.
Funny thing is, last night I was working on computers, this morning, I was working on cars.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Computers
Tonight, I did some computer work for a mother of one of my friends. She got a new computer (Windows Vista) and was having problems with her printer. It was an old printer and a new computer. She'd gone to Best Buy and got a LPT to USB converter, and had it working once, but kept going and got it messed up. I had it mostly working once, but had problems, so I stopped messing with it after a while.
Then her biggest problem was that she couldn't get some games from Pogo.com to work. So, I looked at all the usual suspects. Virus scanner, fire wall, spyware blocker, IE settings. Nothing I changed seemed to help. Then I tracked it down to the version of Java she was using. So, I upgraded her java. No dice. Ended up removing java and installing an older version. That finally did it.
Of course it was going to take 40 minutes to download version 1.4 over her dialup, so I left, came home, downloaded it and put it on my USB drive, and went back to her house in about 15 minutes.
Did a few other misc items, but on the bright side, it'll pay for the brakes I'm planning on putting on the truck Friday.
Then her biggest problem was that she couldn't get some games from Pogo.com to work. So, I looked at all the usual suspects. Virus scanner, fire wall, spyware blocker, IE settings. Nothing I changed seemed to help. Then I tracked it down to the version of Java she was using. So, I upgraded her java. No dice. Ended up removing java and installing an older version. That finally did it.
Of course it was going to take 40 minutes to download version 1.4 over her dialup, so I left, came home, downloaded it and put it on my USB drive, and went back to her house in about 15 minutes.
Did a few other misc items, but on the bright side, it'll pay for the brakes I'm planning on putting on the truck Friday.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Vacation!!!
Thursday, we got away on a badly needed vacation.
As I discussed in September, we went to Crater of Diamonds State Park. We ended up taking our pickup truck since we couldn't get everything we were taking into the Caliber. So, after getting it loaded up, we hit the road around 10:00 Thursday morning, and we were all excited!
Things were going basically as planned until somewhere in Arkansas I noticed the truck pulling to the left pretty bad. My wife asked if we had a flat. And she was right, we did. So we pulled into a driveway just a bit away to change it, ESPECIALLY since there was no shoulder on the road!
So, we pull into these peoples yard to change the tire, and we had never changed the tire on the truck before. And of course, the jack etc was under the back seat of the truck, so we had to unload the inside of the truck to get it all out. Then we had to figure out how to get the tire down. Things were going pretty well. When I was trying to get the lug nuts off, the ratchet was working right, and my boy said, turn it around. Course that worked. We got the spare on and the truck reloaded, and off we went. I was a bit worried about the tire since it had never been used since we've had the truck, and who know how long before then. We got to the next town, and they had a Walmart! So, we stopped and I went in to find a tire. They had the size our truck used for 80 each, so I got 2. Come to find out, they only had 2 of that size.
So while we waited on the truck, we walked a few blocks to a mexican restaurant (YUMMY) for some lunch. Now, the problem was, we took our dog Gizmo with us on the trip. So, we couldn't exactly leave him in the truck, so we took him with us. But, you know how restaurants can be when it comes to dogs in the them (unless they are on the menu), so we put him in the pet carrier, and did our best to pretend he didn't exist. And since he's a pretty good dog and didn't make a peep, we didn't have any problems.
So, lunch in us and 2 new tires on the truck, we continued on our way. But it's not looking like we'll make the park before the 5:00 check-in, which wasn't that big of a deal, but I just didn't expect the trip to take that long.
The rest of the trip there was uneventful, well, except for a minor problem of finding the place once we got to Murfreesboro. It wasn't bad except for one part in town, the sign was less than clear (well, I think it's less than clear) so it took us a bit longer to find the park.
So, we got there, found our camp site and started setting up. My boy and I set up the tent as my wonderful wife was getting a lot of the other stuff unpacked and set up.
We managed to have a nice campfire every night which is just wonderful. There is nothing quite like a camp fire. We roasted some marshmallows and they ate some smores.
I managed to get up first every morning and get the campfire started to warm us up by, cause my oh my, it got quite chilly!
There is also something to be said for the cool, quiet mornings with the sunlight coming through the trees lighting up the smoke from early morning campfires.
Friday morning, we had breakfast, and then headed off for some diamond mining! Even Gizmo got to come with us. We all had a lot of fun, but after a couple hours, we went back to camp for some lunch.
My boy found some kids around his age to play with, so when I went to go back to look for more diamonds, he didn't want to go. I hunted for a few more hours. Neither of our hunts were very successful. Well, they were. We found lots of really cool rocks, but no diamonds.
Our air mattress had a leak Friday night, so that made for a rough night. My wife likes camping OK, as long as she has things like electricity, water, and her air mattress. My Saturday morning, it was completely flat! So, I had another trip to Walmart.
We did manage to go for a hike on Saturday, and that was nice. Saturday night, they had a little show that we went to. Which our son was much opposed to. We had a real good time. The amusing thing was my wife new nearly EVERY song they sung. I think I might have known 2 or 3.
Sunday morning we got up and torn down camp and was on the road by 10:15. Course we promptly stopped for breakfast. We then decided to go a different way back then we took there, so we meandered our way home. We managed to go on part of the Talamena drive.
It was a really nice trip. Really needed.
My boy told me Thursday night that the best part of this camping trip was that
For those that care, the fall foliage of the Talamina drive was just starting. Peak will probably happen in the next couple weeks.
I've added more pictures on Flickr.
As I discussed in September, we went to Crater of Diamonds State Park. We ended up taking our pickup truck since we couldn't get everything we were taking into the Caliber. So, after getting it loaded up, we hit the road around 10:00 Thursday morning, and we were all excited!
Things were going basically as planned until somewhere in Arkansas I noticed the truck pulling to the left pretty bad. My wife asked if we had a flat. And she was right, we did. So we pulled into a driveway just a bit away to change it, ESPECIALLY since there was no shoulder on the road!
So, we pull into these peoples yard to change the tire, and we had never changed the tire on the truck before. And of course, the jack etc was under the back seat of the truck, so we had to unload the inside of the truck to get it all out. Then we had to figure out how to get the tire down. Things were going pretty well. When I was trying to get the lug nuts off, the ratchet was working right, and my boy said, turn it around. Course that worked. We got the spare on and the truck reloaded, and off we went. I was a bit worried about the tire since it had never been used since we've had the truck, and who know how long before then. We got to the next town, and they had a Walmart! So, we stopped and I went in to find a tire. They had the size our truck used for 80 each, so I got 2. Come to find out, they only had 2 of that size.
So while we waited on the truck, we walked a few blocks to a mexican restaurant (YUMMY) for some lunch. Now, the problem was, we took our dog Gizmo with us on the trip. So, we couldn't exactly leave him in the truck, so we took him with us. But, you know how restaurants can be when it comes to dogs in the them (unless they are on the menu), so we put him in the pet carrier, and did our best to pretend he didn't exist. And since he's a pretty good dog and didn't make a peep, we didn't have any problems.
So, lunch in us and 2 new tires on the truck, we continued on our way. But it's not looking like we'll make the park before the 5:00 check-in, which wasn't that big of a deal, but I just didn't expect the trip to take that long.
The rest of the trip there was uneventful, well, except for a minor problem of finding the place once we got to Murfreesboro. It wasn't bad except for one part in town, the sign was less than clear (well, I think it's less than clear) so it took us a bit longer to find the park.
So, we got there, found our camp site and started setting up. My boy and I set up the tent as my wonderful wife was getting a lot of the other stuff unpacked and set up.
We managed to have a nice campfire every night which is just wonderful. There is nothing quite like a camp fire. We roasted some marshmallows and they ate some smores.
I managed to get up first every morning and get the campfire started to warm us up by, cause my oh my, it got quite chilly!
There is also something to be said for the cool, quiet mornings with the sunlight coming through the trees lighting up the smoke from early morning campfires.
Friday morning, we had breakfast, and then headed off for some diamond mining! Even Gizmo got to come with us. We all had a lot of fun, but after a couple hours, we went back to camp for some lunch.
My boy found some kids around his age to play with, so when I went to go back to look for more diamonds, he didn't want to go. I hunted for a few more hours. Neither of our hunts were very successful. Well, they were. We found lots of really cool rocks, but no diamonds.
Our air mattress had a leak Friday night, so that made for a rough night. My wife likes camping OK, as long as she has things like electricity, water, and her air mattress. My Saturday morning, it was completely flat! So, I had another trip to Walmart.
We did manage to go for a hike on Saturday, and that was nice. Saturday night, they had a little show that we went to. Which our son was much opposed to. We had a real good time. The amusing thing was my wife new nearly EVERY song they sung. I think I might have known 2 or 3.
Sunday morning we got up and torn down camp and was on the road by 10:15. Course we promptly stopped for breakfast. We then decided to go a different way back then we took there, so we meandered our way home. We managed to go on part of the Talamena drive.
It was a really nice trip. Really needed.
My boy told me Thursday night that the best part of this camping trip was that
- Mom was with us.
- Gizmo came too.
- Digging for diamonds.
- Hiking.
For those that care, the fall foliage of the Talamina drive was just starting. Peak will probably happen in the next couple weeks.
I've added more pictures on Flickr.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Sister Visits
Saturday, while my boy was playing the PS2, he was getting frustrated at a part and stopped for a couple minutes. Then he sighed really big. I asked him what was wrong and he said
"I just saw this picture of Sissy. I sorta miss her."
It was the cutest thing you had ever seen. I told my wife that, and I guess she called our girl up, and she and her dog came by for a visit Sunday afternoon.
She spent a lot of time with her brother, and that really made me proud. With so many years between them, it's not really be the easiest for either for them. Both being only kids, and at the same time, not.
It was really neat sitting back and watching them sit, swing and talk on the swing set.
Later on, during her visit, they were looking at this spider that was on the swing set (not the picture above), and she tried to get him to touch it, but he wouldn't do it. She even offered him a dollar if he would touch it.
He turned, and looked at her and said
That made me smile.
"I just saw this picture of Sissy. I sorta miss her."
It was the cutest thing you had ever seen. I told my wife that, and I guess she called our girl up, and she and her dog came by for a visit Sunday afternoon.
She spent a lot of time with her brother, and that really made me proud. With so many years between them, it's not really be the easiest for either for them. Both being only kids, and at the same time, not.
It was really neat sitting back and watching them sit, swing and talk on the swing set.
Later on, during her visit, they were looking at this spider that was on the swing set (not the picture above), and she tried to get him to touch it, but he wouldn't do it. She even offered him a dollar if he would touch it.He turned, and looked at her and said
Which is more important? A dollar, or my life? It could be poisonous.At which point she told him, he was a very smart boy.
That made me smile.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
The verdict is...
NO! The tax did not pass!!!
This makes me so happy.
For those of you that voted, good for you.
For those of you that voted no, thanks!
This makes me so happy.
For those of you that voted, good for you.
For those of you that voted no, thanks!
C-ville Spoke
Well, Collinsville spoke it's peace about the River Tax.
Yes: 333
No: 1475
Total: 1808
And according to Tim at cvilleok.com, that was only 36% of the registered voters.
As of this moment, it appears the No votes are winning 51% to 48%, but it's only with 70% reporting.
We'll see.
Yes: 333
No: 1475
Total: 1808
And according to Tim at cvilleok.com, that was only 36% of the registered voters.
As of this moment, it appears the No votes are winning 51% to 48%, but it's only with 70% reporting.
We'll see.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Go Vote
Tomorrow (or today if you are reading this Tuesday) the poles are open concerning the County River Tax for the Arkansas River.
Not because I don't think the river doesn't need to be developed, but this isn't the way to go about it. Last month, I had stated some reasons, but the main one is I don't see any way this vote is good for the county. And since I don't live in any of the cities work is being planned for, it's defiantly out.
Now if I did live in one of those cities, then more reasons to vote NO tomorrow you can find here.
I'll proudly be voting NO.
Not because I don't think the river doesn't need to be developed, but this isn't the way to go about it. Last month, I had stated some reasons, but the main one is I don't see any way this vote is good for the county. And since I don't live in any of the cities work is being planned for, it's defiantly out.
Now if I did live in one of those cities, then more reasons to vote NO tomorrow you can find here.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
ARGH!
At 3:00 yesterday, I got paged and was on the call till 3:15 this morning, the problem wasn't resolved. I got back on a call at 10:00 for an hour, and while the DBA's rebuilt the DB, I mowed my and my grandparents yard. Then, at 3:00 this afternoon, I got on the call again.
It's now 6:00 and I'm still on the call. No hope in sight.
16.25 hours and counting.
UPDATE:
18.5 hours... problem FINALLY resolved.
UPDATE 2:
19.25 hours... hopefully this will be the last call. This is getting crazy. At least me and my boy got dinner and were on our way home before I got paged again.
It's now 6:00 and I'm still on the call. No hope in sight.
16.25 hours and counting.
UPDATE:
18.5 hours... problem FINALLY resolved.
UPDATE 2:
19.25 hours... hopefully this will be the last call. This is getting crazy. At least me and my boy got dinner and were on our way home before I got paged again.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
October Camping Trip
We finally got our Fall Break Camping trip scheduled today.
We are going to go to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. We initially were going to go to Devil's Den (AR), Robber's Cave (OK), or Roaring River (MO), but all three were out of reserveable camp sites. Since the were out, we started looking elsewhere. We almost went with Roman Nose (OK), but I wasn't sure. Then I found Bull Shoals (AR). It had hiking, camping, fishing in a lake or river. It sounded great. Plus the town also had a cave. So, I went to reserve, and none were available. I guess everyone is going camping that weekend. Then I found Crater of Diamonds. It sounded great, and they had availability... can't beat that!
My boy loves rocks! And even that statement is probably an understatement. So the opportunity for him to dig for diamonds and other stones is a real treat for him. Plus, we'll have hiking trails we'll take and who knows what else. Plus with the trip scheduled in October, hopefully we'll have some nice fall foliage too!
We are going to go to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. We initially were going to go to Devil's Den (AR), Robber's Cave (OK), or Roaring River (MO), but all three were out of reserveable camp sites. Since the were out, we started looking elsewhere. We almost went with Roman Nose (OK), but I wasn't sure. Then I found Bull Shoals (AR). It had hiking, camping, fishing in a lake or river. It sounded great. Plus the town also had a cave. So, I went to reserve, and none were available. I guess everyone is going camping that weekend. Then I found Crater of Diamonds. It sounded great, and they had availability... can't beat that!
My boy loves rocks! And even that statement is probably an understatement. So the opportunity for him to dig for diamonds and other stones is a real treat for him. Plus, we'll have hiking trails we'll take and who knows what else. Plus with the trip scheduled in October, hopefully we'll have some nice fall foliage too!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Roaring River Men's Retreat
I had a great time this weekend. The fishing this year was harder than last. I'm not sure why, but Thursday and Friday were killers as far as getting my limit. Saturday, luckily, was much smoother.
My dad and I didn't get our long hike in cause of how long it took us to get our limit on Friday, but we did manage to go on a small hike.
Saturday, after we got our limit, we walked around and took some pictures. This one is where Roaring River starts.
The Worship service each night was great. And I really enjoyed hearing 30+ men just sing praises to God. Wow!
Oh, and here is one of those pesky little fish that gave me such a hard time this week.
It really was a great trip!
I have a few more pictures on my Flickr account if you're interested.
My dad and I didn't get our long hike in cause of how long it took us to get our limit on Friday, but we did manage to go on a small hike.
Saturday, after we got our limit, we walked around and took some pictures. This one is where Roaring River starts.
The Worship service each night was great. And I really enjoyed hearing 30+ men just sing praises to God. Wow!
Oh, and here is one of those pesky little fish that gave me such a hard time this week.
It really was a great trip!
I have a few more pictures on my Flickr account if you're interested.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Talk like a Pirate Day Update
Talk like a pirate day was a blast. I had a lot of fun with it, and made just about everyone I met laugh. I even got several people to try it, though one couldn't even manage an "Arrrr". I found that amusing.
I hoped eveyone else had a good day as well.
Well, I'm off to Cassville, MO. I'm going on a men's retreat up there, and plan on doing some Trout Fishing!!! I can't wait.
I hoped eveyone else had a good day as well.
Well, I'm off to Cassville, MO. I'm going on a men's retreat up there, and plan on doing some Trout Fishing!!! I can't wait.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Talk like a Pirate Day
Wednesday is Talk like a Pirate Day! In fact, every September 19th is.
Try to have fun with it everyone.
Aye, Der be much fun to be 'ad. Savey?
Try to have fun with it everyone.
Aye, Der be much fun to be 'ad. Savey?
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Okie Blog Awards
Alrighty. Yes, I know. everyone is shocked that I'm posting again! Who knows, this may be a new trend.
The reason for this post is to brag on my brother-in-law who runs the blog 4 Color Commentary which is a comic book related blog.
Anyway, he has been nominated for an Okie Blog Award. The award he's up for is the Best Culture Blog.
So, if you are from Oklahoma, and have an active blog, head on over and vote for him.
And while you're at it, you might want to stop by his blog and take a look-see.
The reason for this post is to brag on my brother-in-law who runs the blog 4 Color Commentary which is a comic book related blog.
Anyway, he has been nominated for an Okie Blog Award. The award he's up for is the Best Culture Blog.
So, if you are from Oklahoma, and have an active blog, head on over and vote for him.
And while you're at it, you might want to stop by his blog and take a look-see.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
It's official, I'm old
Today is my 35th birthday, and it's bugging me a bit.
I don't think it's the age itself that's bothering me. It's the fact that when I fill out forms, I'll no longer be in the 2x-34 age category, I'll be in the 35-50 or whatever it is.
35-50!!! They might as well sign me up for AARP!!!
Anyway, I come home from work today, I look through the mail. I had 3 birthday cards and some mail from AARP telling me I qualify for their life insurance policy!!!!
WHAT?!?!?
Now I really feel old.
But the day ended well with my wonderful wife grilling me steak and shrimp for dinner and get getting me a new stove for camping!
I don't think it's the age itself that's bothering me. It's the fact that when I fill out forms, I'll no longer be in the 2x-34 age category, I'll be in the 35-50 or whatever it is.
35-50!!! They might as well sign me up for AARP!!!
Anyway, I come home from work today, I look through the mail. I had 3 birthday cards and some mail from AARP telling me I qualify for their life insurance policy!!!!
WHAT?!?!?
Now I really feel old.
But the day ended well with my wonderful wife grilling me steak and shrimp for dinner and get getting me a new stove for camping!
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Sex
Wow, very long time since I last posted.
Last night, my boy and I were watching TV when a commercial came on with kids talking, telling their parents to talk to them about sex.
After about the 3rd one I'd seen that evening, my boy looks at me and asks. "What's sex?"
So I explained that sex is something God gave a man and woman that's really nice and it's how babies are made. And just like the commercial said, it should be saved till he's married. That's also how God made it.
He was like, "OK" and he moved on to other conversations.
I'm sure that will be the first of many other conversations to come. Just wasn't expecting the conversation at 7.
Last night, my boy and I were watching TV when a commercial came on with kids talking, telling their parents to talk to them about sex.
After about the 3rd one I'd seen that evening, my boy looks at me and asks. "What's sex?"
So I explained that sex is something God gave a man and woman that's really nice and it's how babies are made. And just like the commercial said, it should be saved till he's married. That's also how God made it.
He was like, "OK" and he moved on to other conversations.
I'm sure that will be the first of many other conversations to come. Just wasn't expecting the conversation at 7.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
River Tax
Well, I'm sitting here running another 101+ temp again for the 3rd time this week (I was "normal" yesterday") and the urge struck me to talk about the River Tax. Why? No clue, but why not.
What do I know about the River Tax? Not a whole lot, and I'll happily admit that.
Concerning a county tax, I'm not sure how having a tax to build at the river will help the Collinsville economy. Nope, don't see it at all. I do, however, see how it could benefit Tulsa.
There has to be some rich person out there that feels the need to get richer and develop the area with private funds. There's gotta be. And if not, any rich person that wants to do that, they can give me their money, and I'll get richer doing it.
Email or comment if you need to know who to make the check out to.
What do I know about the River Tax? Not a whole lot, and I'll happily admit that.
- Do I think developing the Arkansas River in Tulsa would be a good thing? Sure do. Shoot, it's working for Jenks, especially if the Drillers move down there.
- Do I think we needs to be a tax for it? I'm not really convinced one way or the other.
- Do I think there needs to be a county tax for it? Nope.
Concerning a county tax, I'm not sure how having a tax to build at the river will help the Collinsville economy. Nope, don't see it at all. I do, however, see how it could benefit Tulsa.
There has to be some rich person out there that feels the need to get richer and develop the area with private funds. There's gotta be. And if not, any rich person that wants to do that, they can give me their money, and I'll get richer doing it.
Email or comment if you need to know who to make the check out to.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Happy "Birthday"
Today is my daughters "7th" birthday.
Yes, my almost 19 year old daughter turns 7 today. It was 7 years ago today that her adoption was final.
Every year, I have bought her a card and a small present. The card always reads which birthday it is. She ran across her 5th birthday card a few weeks ago. This is a little something that we've always done that's special to both of us.
Yes, my almost 19 year old daughter turns 7 today. It was 7 years ago today that her adoption was final.
Every year, I have bought her a card and a small present. The card always reads which birthday it is. She ran across her 5th birthday card a few weeks ago. This is a little something that we've always done that's special to both of us.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
First Day of 2nd Grade
Today was his first day in Second grade.
He is getting so big! It really can just break your heart sometimes watching. We took him to school and walked him to his class (like normal on the first day of school). Tomorrow, he'll ride the bus to school as he continues this grand adventure!
And as in Kindergarten and in first grade, we again took his picture on the first day of school.
He is getting so big! It really can just break your heart sometimes watching. We took him to school and walked him to his class (like normal on the first day of school). Tomorrow, he'll ride the bus to school as he continues this grand adventure!
And as in Kindergarten and in first grade, we again took his picture on the first day of school.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Compilng
This is just to funny not to share. Of course, it may only be funny since it's the line of work I'm in...
And I've done stuff like this while compiling. hehe
And I've done stuff like this while compiling. hehe
Monday, August 06, 2007
Computer Room
Now that my daughter has moved out, we now have another room.
This weekend, my wife and I painted over the pink & black, and moved in some stuff. The room now has a TV, DVD, satelite, and PS2. My computer is also in here, and we've also got a recliner.
We'll keep our eyes out for a few things to finish off the room. I want to set up a second computer. My wife also wants to get a different chair.
It's been a long weekend, but now it's done... (well, we still have to finish cleaning the other room).
This weekend, my wife and I painted over the pink & black, and moved in some stuff. The room now has a TV, DVD, satelite, and PS2. My computer is also in here, and we've also got a recliner.
We'll keep our eyes out for a few things to finish off the room. I want to set up a second computer. My wife also wants to get a different chair.
It's been a long weekend, but now it's done... (well, we still have to finish cleaning the other room).
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Pokemon
Back at the beginning of the summer, I promised my boy that once HE read 10 books, I'd get him some Pokemon cards that he wanted so badly.
Last week, while he and my wife were at Falls Creek, he finally read his 10th book. So today, we picked him up a small Pokemon kit. It basically works on teaching him how the game works.
After getting home from the store, we read the instructions, and played a couple games.
I won the first game, and he won the second.
We had a lot of fun (even if it was Pokemon)
Last week, while he and my wife were at Falls Creek, he finally read his 10th book. So today, we picked him up a small Pokemon kit. It basically works on teaching him how the game works.
After getting home from the store, we read the instructions, and played a couple games.
I won the first game, and he won the second.
We had a lot of fun (even if it was Pokemon)
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Vacation Journal - Day 7 & 8
Friday 6/22
We got up and packed up and went to Denny's for Breakfast. That was some good eating!!! I love eating breakfast out. We then headed out. We got to New Orleans a couple hours later I guess. That place is still all torn up. It really surprised me. We did go into the French Quarter, and we stopped and walked around Bourbon street for a bit. We stopped by an old drug store that had an old soda fountain, but unfortunately, the fountain was broken. We went back to the van, and headed out. Didn't even eat in town. We missed a lot of what Bourbon street is like by being there in the day, but with my 7 year old with us, we thought that was best.
We got to Fort Worth about 8:30 or so, and my sister-in-law cooked lasagna and garlic toast! yummy! We got to see her new house, and just have a nice quiet evening.
Saturday 6/23
We finally got home around 4:30 I think. It was good to finally be home!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Vacation Journal - Day 6
Thursday 6/21
For the most part, the day was pretty insignificant. while we were in Mississippi, we hit a long line of traffic. It was bad. After being in line for about 30 minutes or so, we finally got to a sign that said road construction, 3 miles. We were still 3 miles from the construction that was causing the problem!!! My wife was driving at the time, and she noticed fish jumping in the swamp next to us. She hollered up at some kids that were hanging out the window in front of us to see if they saw the fish jumping. At one point, I thought we were going to do a Chinese fire drill. During the traffic, I did manage to get a cool picture of a Mississippi sunset though.
Other than the long traffic jam, nothing major happened. I guess the highlight of the day was when we stopped for a hotel room in Buloxi, Mississippi. We looked up a hotel on the GPS and went to it. It was a bit off the main road, but you can usually find better rates there. Anyway, we get there about 8:30 or so, and the office was closed!!! We couldn't believe it. Ok, we'll try again. I found another Hotel real close, we went to it, and when I saw it, I told my wife to just keep driving. hehe It wasn't somewhere we wanted to stay.
When we had got off the highway, there was a hotel that said "Super Low Rates", so we went back there, and it was $88/night, and they didn't have any rooms with 2 beds, and I was NOT sharing a bed with my squirmy son. We went to another place, my father-in-law and I both went in. He ordered a room with a single bed, and wanted to use a senior citizen discount. She told him $55+tax. He said great and took it. He walked out to the van, and I told the girl. "I need a room with 2 beds, and do you have a traveling with your in-laws for 7 days discount?"
She laughed, and then gave me the same rate she gave my father-in-law! That made me happy.
So, we had a shower, and got to watch a little TV on our possessed TV. It would just randomly shut off. Sometimes it would come back on, and sometimes it wouldn't.
Schmap NY Guide
One of my pictures was published in the Schmap New York Guide.
It was a picture I took of Radio City Music Hall a couple years ago.
Sorta cool.
It was a picture I took of Radio City Music Hall a couple years ago.
Sorta cool.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Sick and Tired
I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired! I've been sick now for 11 days straight!!! I had a fever over 100 for 9 of those days. One day, it got to 104.
I'm coughing and I'm quezy. I'm cold and I'm hot, all at the same time.
I went to the doctor Monday, and he said it was either a chest cold or viral bronchitis, and we were trying to make sure it didn't turn into pneumonia.
Now, I don't know what to think. I just can't wait to get well.
I'm coughing and I'm quezy. I'm cold and I'm hot, all at the same time.
I went to the doctor Monday, and he said it was either a chest cold or viral bronchitis, and we were trying to make sure it didn't turn into pneumonia.
Now, I don't know what to think. I just can't wait to get well.
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