Nearly died of heat stroke mowing our backyard!!!

Political rally, followed by setup for the convention my local is hosting, followed by playing hostess (along with several other people) in the hospitality suite at the hotel.

Dead on my feet, have to do it again tomorrow after I vote in the morning (state primary, along with several major millage issues).

Got the final part for my motorcycle and got it put back together. Damn, what a difference gigh-flow filter and a jet kit can make.

traveled to San Antonio TX on the most crowded flights EVER, checked in the hotel and found out they have a reception every night from 5-7pm with 3 free drinks.

Since I'm going to be going to work at 4pm, availed myself immediately of the only drinks I'll be able to have.

Was completely freaked out when they poured the vodka out of a sodafountain type of contraption. Gotta love heavy freepour....

Got up and voted, then headed down to the convention, where I spent all day collecting money for the PAC breakfast and Great Lakes fishing trip which both take place tomorrow. Followed by a LOT of free alcohol, and some pretty heavy-duty networking and conversation.

Had a trip down to London to meet the VP and Chairman. Presented my masterplan for IT for the group and got it accepted.

Good day apart from the damn heat, the underground was far far too hot.

Found out that my trip to Canada on the 15th may be cancelled so I can go to... Shanghai.

Went over to Mother-in-laws, had to feed her Rats. Went to Rural King and bought them more food, they'er eating better than I am!

I love a good Rat Killing!!!!

Tore into the electrical problem in the Grand Prix... only to discover that I'm going to let the warranty take care of it.

Background: the HVAC and Daytime Running Lamps seem to only work sporadically... and both generally crap out at the same time. They've been working less and less as the days have gone by since her trip back from South Carolina.

I basically tore the electrical system down to its major connections/components and got no joy. Oh well - at least I know for a fact that I won't be paying the stealership $50 to change a fuse or relay. :bigwink:

Loadin, followed by some at-home time, followed by loadout of a completely forgettable rap show (Li'l Flip). Accidentally caught part of the show because I showed up for work on time and they didn't.

Considering drinking heavily.

Finished the cabinet I was making for wife. Just need to get glass doors made for it.

very nice, Ace. How long have you been woodworking, and what sort of joinery are you using?

My niece called at 1:15am, because she needed a ride to the emergency room. Apparently, she had a 3/4-inch piece of a sewing needle stuck in her big toe (it was in the carpet, she stepped on it). Drove the ~20 miles to her house, then back ~15 miles to the emergency room...where we waited for almost two hours. Talked to the people across from us, and they told us they'd been there for over five hours already. Called the med. center, where there was no one in the waiting room, so we went there.

In the med center, took x-rays, found out it really was in there (even though we knew that). They numbed her toe (kinda) and started taking it out (had to cut, it was broken off well under the skin). Discovered it was actually stuck in the bone. She damn near squeezed my fingers off, but only two tears. I am now VERY impressed by the girl. More x-rays to make sure the bone wasn't broken, then a HUGE antibiotic shot, a tetanus shot, some stitches, and a prescription for Keflex...finally got her settled back in her apartment around 5:45am.

Got back to my sister's house at a little after 6am and finally got some sleep. Came home to post news, dealt with Verizon wireless again, tore out most of my hair.

Glass doors will be ready monday. About $20k worth of stuff in there.

Just finished the surprise birthday party and I think it was a pretty good success. But I have lots of food left over . Guess no one has to cook around here for awhile.

It looks fantastic Ace! You are a man of many talents!

Saturday: Drove 3 hours north to the hotel and spent the night.

Sunday: Got up at 5:30am to drive the ~30 miles from the hotel to the venue, worked for 12 hours (including two 1/2-hour paid meal breaks) setting up for George Bush. Quick stopped by the hotel for a shower, then drove home.

Monday: Drove an hour east of here to do a loadout, then immediately from there drove back up north (which is even further from there, and all of it two-lane highway instead of divided freeway). Caught the last few minutes of Bush speaking ( ) then did the loadout. Which we finished about .7 seconds before the monsoon hit. Drove the ~30 miles back to my hotel and crashed hard without even taking my shoes off.

Woke up this morning with barely enough time to shower, repack and check out. Drove to this little tiny town south and west of there that has the best jerky EVER (beef, pork, turkey, venison, buffalo, ostrich...various flavours), then cut back across the state to visit my dad and stepmom, now I'm finally HOME for the first time in what feels like weeks even though it's only been a couple of days.

I'm not driving ANYWHERE tomorrow. I don't care what happens.

I hear ya. That is a bit much.

I get my new HD today!!! My own b-day present to myself, a day early.

spending all day upgrading hpux

Thus far I have managed to sleep until just shy of 1:00pm. Being that it is now 1:30pm, I'm having a good day.

Went to put the last door on the cabinet after I broke one, and they cut it 5/8" too big. It was supposed to be 23 and 5/16" wide, but they cut it 23 15/16" in wide. They better fix it!

I am at work, but so far been a slow night. Therefore I am here spa.....I mean posting.

Did a whole pile of laundry, dusted and vacuumed the living room, cleaned the bathroom, watched a movie...and then fell asleep reading my book, forever screwing up my sleep schedule (I wanted to go to bed in a couple of hours since I have to be at work at dark-thirty, but just woke up 30 minutes ago).

Got up at 5:30, went to work until noon.

Started to seriously wonder if I'm not getting too old for this.

Went to the most boring Christening EVER! I drank wine and now I have a headache!

"Napped" for about six hours, made dinner, went back to work. Am becoming more convinced I'm getting too old for this...

Went to work and killed no one...

Just got done dealing with my incredibly ineffective and irritating mother, who insists that when there's a bat in the house it's going to get in her hair, so she clutches at me so I can't function in getting it out, while at the same time turning on all the lights (including the ones near the door I'm trying to get it to fly out) while waving her arms around in the air almost smacking me across the face a number of times so it won't come near her.

Had breakfast! Now, obtaining as much caffeine as possible!

Went to work, did a loadin, begged for first cut even though I'm broke because I feel like crap. Stopped off at the tire place to find out why one of mine refuses to hold air...turns out there was a piece of metal in it. Stopped off at the "new" sub shop (new to here, I eat there all the time when I'm out of town) and picked up lunch.

Now whining quietly to myself.

Mowed the lawn,did the dishes,made love,then made coffee,then walked the dog. Did I ever tell you I called the dog after my Mrs, yeah I call it Beauty. Oh where was I. I put out the bins, read the newspapers,eat lunch,dozed on the couch, then wrote this.

Got up at noon, re-installed some stuff on my computer, did some yardwork outside (weed trimming, watered vegetable garden), ate some Kraft Dinner, went to work from 5-12 and here I am writing this

I will get off work at 7:30am, get home and in bed by 9am, sleep til 2pm and be back at work at 4pm. Oh the joys of overtime.

Got the car serviced, gasman failed to fix the boiler, had a haircut, spot of work, loads of phone calls.

Had the mirrors, door handles, spoiler and rear bumper resprayed on my car then waxed, had £260 taken away in the process

It looks great now

Woke up early... it's our oldest daughter's 7th Birthday - we're taking her to the NY Aquarium and Coney Island (to see my youngest brother, a member of the NYPD).

Replaced son's waterpump in his car.

I worked from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, then went to my school because I was the sound technician for the christmas concert we were holding... (which took place in the cafeteria because our presentation theatre AND our gymnasium were flooded and they are tearing them apart). Then I came home and watched Joe Dirt on T.V. Now I am off to bed!

Went to son's play, "The Best Christmas Pagent Ever". He was awesome. All the kids did a great job.

Apparently fu&ed up my left hip and ankle and my right knee when I stepped wrong today. The left foot kinda hit the edge of the walk and the grass was about 2" lower. I stumbled and thought nothing of it...until now.

I ain't 25 anymo - that's fo sure!

Aw man, you ok?

Decided that reality is where it's at...forums are fun but not life!!!!

I spent the day fixing all the screwups from the upgrades from friday night and saturday.

What does that mean enlighten one?

Too many people take posts personally, at times myself included. I think when that happens, people need to take a deep breath and turn their PC off. It doesn't always have to be about the drama.

*gasp*

Now move a little closer so I can grab your ass Biggie...

Did brakes on my father-in-laws car...then went to work


*already there WDoll*

Been chasing my Grandsons around, Lord I am having fun. I am predicting Pap will be bald by the end of the week though.

got to work at 9 am
been backing up data all day.
3 TB and counting (damn i love random numbers and letters)
then off home and going to concert tonight

65 days of static

Almost got on a plane to South Carolina to commit murder. We have a $450k outstanding bid and were awarded the PO earlier today only to have it rescinded 15 seconds later when the customer's engineers admitted they had never read our proposal.

Bastards.

Did the usual mommy thing (feed, change baby, take 12 yr old to school).
Slept.
Talked to temp agency yet again about another potential short term gig.
Responded to email from client who finally got his project approved, wish it would start soon though.
Found out I have cancer.
Delivered phone directories.