Sunday, December 14, 2008
Snowing In Albuquerque
Hey! It is snowing Albuquerque. We had some snow fall on Monday, but it didn't stick around like this. Here are some pictures.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Christmas List
I got some archery things on my Christmas list this year. Below are some of things I would like to have.
Arrow Shafts
Select One Dozen, Size 55/75, Cut to Length, Install Inserts, specify 30" shaft length
Bullet Points - these should be sold by the dozen, I would like 3 sizes.
Select 80, 100, and 125 grain, .295" for above arrow diameter.
Nocks - need at least 1 dozen of these for the arrows, but I would like spares because they do break on me
Select, Flo Orange
Feathers Not picky on the brand, just as long as they have this parabolic shape and are RW (right wing)
Select 3" 50 RW
One set of orange, one set of white
Also, some 5" 50 RW feathers in same colors.
Fletch Strip tool - there are two places to get them. The other place is martinarchery.com online store. In fact they sell feathers and fletching jigs, too.
A fletch clamp/jig - Choose straight clamp. Perhaps also get a RH clamp too. Other manufacturers make them in plastic and metal. This link is to a metal one; I'm not sure which I'd rather have. But this is the style I like.
Fletch Glue To glue on the feathers
Block Target - I'd like the portable or pro model. I like the bigger size of the pro.
Arrow Shafts
Select One Dozen, Size 55/75, Cut to Length, Install Inserts, specify 30" shaft length
Bullet Points - these should be sold by the dozen, I would like 3 sizes.
Select 80, 100, and 125 grain, .295" for above arrow diameter.
Nocks - need at least 1 dozen of these for the arrows, but I would like spares because they do break on me
Select, Flo Orange
Feathers Not picky on the brand, just as long as they have this parabolic shape and are RW (right wing)
Select 3" 50 RW
One set of orange, one set of white
Also, some 5" 50 RW feathers in same colors.
Fletch Strip tool - there are two places to get them. The other place is martinarchery.com online store. In fact they sell feathers and fletching jigs, too.
A fletch clamp/jig - Choose straight clamp. Perhaps also get a RH clamp too. Other manufacturers make them in plastic and metal. This link is to a metal one; I'm not sure which I'd rather have. But this is the style I like.
Fletch Glue To glue on the feathers
Block Target - I'd like the portable or pro model. I like the bigger size of the pro.
Update
I haven't updated this thing in a long time. I'm still doing archery. Still not very good at it. Now that the time changed back, there has been no daylight after work to shoot out at the range, so with only one day week of practice, I don't think I've been improving my skill. And, it is getting colder lately....
Not much else going on around here. We are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Have started Christmas shopping.
Not much else going on around here. We are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Have started Christmas shopping.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Ouch!
My finger hurts. It is my own fault. I have taken up archery within the past few weeks. I have a recurve bow, and use my fingers to pull back the string. I spent last Saturday shooting for nearly 3 hours at an indoor range.
I joined a club to shoot at the club range - it is an outside range. The target range is constructed of hay bales. Hay bales work great as targets... except when you miss the bale. (I am not yet advanced enough in my archery skill to hit the bale EVERY time). Shooting out there plays havoc with my arrows. I had got two of them repaired last Saturday when I was at the indoor range (they also sell bows, accessories, and repair). After shooting an hour today, I have two arrows that need to be repaired. At this rate, I think I will need to learn and get the tools to repair/build my own arrows.
I'm having fun with archery, though I'm not good at it. There is a 3-d shoot coming up next weekend that I'm not sure if I will participate in. I am just starting to shoot at 20 yard targets, and I'm afraid that the 3-d targets will be at farther ranges. (I tried to shoot at a farther range today, and that's how I broke two arrows.) I would be in my own traditional class, so I wouldn't have to compete with compound bows, however, I'm not very good at traditional. I am curious to go out there and see how it is down so at least I know how to train myself for the next shoot -- but it isn't going to be much fun breaking all my arrows. I need a lot more practice than my poor, sore fingers can take!
I joined a club to shoot at the club range - it is an outside range. The target range is constructed of hay bales. Hay bales work great as targets... except when you miss the bale. (I am not yet advanced enough in my archery skill to hit the bale EVERY time). Shooting out there plays havoc with my arrows. I had got two of them repaired last Saturday when I was at the indoor range (they also sell bows, accessories, and repair). After shooting an hour today, I have two arrows that need to be repaired. At this rate, I think I will need to learn and get the tools to repair/build my own arrows.
I'm having fun with archery, though I'm not good at it. There is a 3-d shoot coming up next weekend that I'm not sure if I will participate in. I am just starting to shoot at 20 yard targets, and I'm afraid that the 3-d targets will be at farther ranges. (I tried to shoot at a farther range today, and that's how I broke two arrows.) I would be in my own traditional class, so I wouldn't have to compete with compound bows, however, I'm not very good at traditional. I am curious to go out there and see how it is down so at least I know how to train myself for the next shoot -- but it isn't going to be much fun breaking all my arrows. I need a lot more practice than my poor, sore fingers can take!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
I thought this was funny....
I got a letter from John McCain (not him personally, but from his campaign). It is a CRITICAL ISSUES SURVEY that needs to be filled out and sent to VICTORY 2008 within 7 days! The funny part is on the back, the final question has two options:
- Yes, I support VICTORY 2008 and am enclosing my most generous contribution of: ___
- Yes, I support VICTORY 2008 Program, but I am unable to participate at this time. However, I have enclosed $15 to cover the cost of tabulating my survey.
What is up with that? Pay someone to take survey; I thought was supposed to be the other way around. What is really happening is that RNC VICTORY 2008 needs money. The return envelope is one of those 'no postage necessary if mailed in the US' kind; however, there is a note indicating that if you use your own stamp you can "save much needed funds."
Anyone else get one of these?
- Yes, I support VICTORY 2008 and am enclosing my most generous contribution of: ___
- Yes, I support VICTORY 2008 Program, but I am unable to participate at this time. However, I have enclosed $15 to cover the cost of tabulating my survey.
What is up with that? Pay someone to take survey; I thought was supposed to be the other way around. What is really happening is that RNC VICTORY 2008 needs money. The return envelope is one of those 'no postage necessary if mailed in the US' kind; however, there is a note indicating that if you use your own stamp you can "save much needed funds."
Anyone else get one of these?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Thinking about buying a house?
I don't know how many people read what I put up here, but if any of you are considering buying a house, I wish to pass on some knowledge that would have helped me out.
The first is your credit score. There are some things you can do to help your score over time, but it will take time to improve it. Basically, hold on to your oldest credit card, at least pay minimum due, and always pay on time. Oh, ya, check your credit report through annualcreditreport -- not the imitators.
Following along with your credit score, is your mortgage application. It would help on your mortgage application if you can keep from using your credit cards in the months before you apply. The mortgage people are going to look at your current balances, and assume that is debt you are going to pay off at the min payment -- regardless if you have a rock solid history of paying off your credit card completely every month -- which is really good thing to do! So, keeping your card balances to absolute minimums reduces the value of the 'liabilities' column when the bank calculates your net worth. -- Handy trick, but not necessary to get a loan.
How did I learn this?!?!? Well, this is going to be a shamless plug for a book I'm reading by Suze Orman called Young, Fabulous, and Broke. It is a good book that gives a basic explaination of the financial world as it pertains to young people in college or starting their careers. And, it is entertaining to read! If you never watched Suze Orman's show on tv, you should do it at least once. She has no reservations telling people you are doing a dumb thing. But she doesn't just say that, she has really good facts and math to backup her statements.
The second tip is take what the bank, realtor, etc. says about tax deductible mortgage interest, and flush it! You should look at the 1040 yourself and read where mortgage interest is deducted. It is in the itemized deduction section; therefore you must itemize all your deductions to take advantage of it. Therefore, if your mortgage interest for the entire year is, say, $8000 (and you had no other itemized deductions) you would be a dumbass to use your $8000 in itemized deductions because the standard deduction you could use instead is $10000. All I'm saying is to look at that itemized deduction worksheet - know which lines pertain to you, calculate your mortgage interest for the year, and then decide if it in your best interest to use the mortgage interest as a deduction.
And about itemized deductions.... I've been glancing it over and it seems there is provision in charitable contributions that you can deduct $.14 per mile for transportation to do volunteer work. There also seems to be a health expense section that includes insurance premiums. And a section to deduct state income tax - you Texans could do a sales tax deduction. That makes sense, why have uncle sam tax the money you paid as tax? They'd be taxing your taxes!
I know, reading tax forms and instructions is not fun. Especially if you only might need to know the information. At least read Suze Orman's book, it is entertaining at least, if you don't get any tips from it.
The first is your credit score. There are some things you can do to help your score over time, but it will take time to improve it. Basically, hold on to your oldest credit card, at least pay minimum due, and always pay on time. Oh, ya, check your credit report through annualcreditreport -- not the imitators.
Following along with your credit score, is your mortgage application. It would help on your mortgage application if you can keep from using your credit cards in the months before you apply. The mortgage people are going to look at your current balances, and assume that is debt you are going to pay off at the min payment -- regardless if you have a rock solid history of paying off your credit card completely every month -- which is really good thing to do! So, keeping your card balances to absolute minimums reduces the value of the 'liabilities' column when the bank calculates your net worth. -- Handy trick, but not necessary to get a loan.
How did I learn this?!?!? Well, this is going to be a shamless plug for a book I'm reading by Suze Orman called Young, Fabulous, and Broke. It is a good book that gives a basic explaination of the financial world as it pertains to young people in college or starting their careers. And, it is entertaining to read! If you never watched Suze Orman's show on tv, you should do it at least once. She has no reservations telling people you are doing a dumb thing. But she doesn't just say that, she has really good facts and math to backup her statements.
The second tip is take what the bank, realtor, etc. says about tax deductible mortgage interest, and flush it! You should look at the 1040 yourself and read where mortgage interest is deducted. It is in the itemized deduction section; therefore you must itemize all your deductions to take advantage of it. Therefore, if your mortgage interest for the entire year is, say, $8000 (and you had no other itemized deductions) you would be a dumbass to use your $8000 in itemized deductions because the standard deduction you could use instead is $10000. All I'm saying is to look at that itemized deduction worksheet - know which lines pertain to you, calculate your mortgage interest for the year, and then decide if it in your best interest to use the mortgage interest as a deduction.
And about itemized deductions.... I've been glancing it over and it seems there is provision in charitable contributions that you can deduct $.14 per mile for transportation to do volunteer work. There also seems to be a health expense section that includes insurance premiums. And a section to deduct state income tax - you Texans could do a sales tax deduction. That makes sense, why have uncle sam tax the money you paid as tax? They'd be taxing your taxes!
I know, reading tax forms and instructions is not fun. Especially if you only might need to know the information. At least read Suze Orman's book, it is entertaining at least, if you don't get any tips from it.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Ooooo Corvette ZR1
Sometimes I'll draft a post, and the forget about it. This one that I forgot about, so it is kinda old.
Has anyone seen this car? This is an awesome car... the OSU Dean of Arts & Sciences agrees with me! - by the way....
If our economy finds some way to run cars on ears of corn, moonshine, or hydrogen - I hope there is still gasoline available at a reasonable price for hobby cars, antique cars, etc. I really like to work on old cars, and if there is no gas to put in them... they'll lose that grunty exhaust charm. You know, the rumble.... Sure, there will be conversion kits to make your '57 chevy burn hydrogen, but the muffled wine of an electric engine is not the same as the ROAR from a gas burning, poison gas belching, tire burning muscle car!!
I really want to get this car! I gotta find a way to afford it. One way would be to put my Dad as the primary driver for insurance :). Corvettes hold their value, so I don't think I could pick up a used one on the cheap. '80s corvettes may be entering my price range, but they are 20+ years old!! I would have to rebuild it, most likely, and I don't do heavy work on cars. One hand, with something old like that, it may be possible for me to do the work. On the other had, it is a Corvette, and they didn't make half a million, so finding parts could be really difficult. Other cars, like a '67-'69 Camaro, have nearly EVERY part available from someone since they are popular cars to restore. Maybe I should get one of those... a 40+ year old car!!! They are very stylish.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/autos/0712/gallery.corvette_zr1/index.html
Has anyone seen this car? This is an awesome car... the OSU Dean of Arts & Sciences agrees with me! - by the way....
If our economy finds some way to run cars on ears of corn, moonshine, or hydrogen - I hope there is still gasoline available at a reasonable price for hobby cars, antique cars, etc. I really like to work on old cars, and if there is no gas to put in them... they'll lose that grunty exhaust charm. You know, the rumble.... Sure, there will be conversion kits to make your '57 chevy burn hydrogen, but the muffled wine of an electric engine is not the same as the ROAR from a gas burning, poison gas belching, tire burning muscle car!!
I really want to get this car! I gotta find a way to afford it. One way would be to put my Dad as the primary driver for insurance :). Corvettes hold their value, so I don't think I could pick up a used one on the cheap. '80s corvettes may be entering my price range, but they are 20+ years old!! I would have to rebuild it, most likely, and I don't do heavy work on cars. One hand, with something old like that, it may be possible for me to do the work. On the other had, it is a Corvette, and they didn't make half a million, so finding parts could be really difficult. Other cars, like a '67-'69 Camaro, have nearly EVERY part available from someone since they are popular cars to restore. Maybe I should get one of those... a 40+ year old car!!! They are very stylish.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/autos/0712/gallery.corvette_zr1/index.html
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Power Toys
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx
Has anyone seen this? I there are some neat applications that Microsoft offers for free!! It is for Windows XP!! One puts a window preview in the alt-tab function, like Vista. Another provides four desktops, like Linux. Another installs a graphing calculator!!
Check it out!
Has anyone seen this? I there are some neat applications that Microsoft offers for free!! It is for Windows XP!! One puts a window preview in the alt-tab function, like Vista. Another provides four desktops, like Linux. Another installs a graphing calculator!!
Check it out!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Brilliant Idea
I had a brilliant idea to combat my hardware imcompatibilities...
Virtual Machine
It only costs $189 to get the VMware Workstations -- no thanks, I'd rather by new hardware.
I tried microsoft's virtual pc. It is free. But I cannot figure out how to share usb devices.... So back to square one!!
Virtual Machine
It only costs $189 to get the VMware Workstations -- no thanks, I'd rather by new hardware.
I tried microsoft's virtual pc. It is free. But I cannot figure out how to share usb devices.... So back to square one!!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
New computer...yay...
I got new computer. I got a really good deal. I used a $400 off coupon from HP and got an ATX machine. I really like my new computer, but I am getting frustrated trying to get it to work with my XP peripherals. Vista is a lot different, and I haven't found it to be backwards compatible. But I really needed a new computer after 7 years. Most people probably don't have cars that long!
My newest game (before I bought this computer) won't run because it has a virtual driver of some sort it installs as part of its copy protection features. The company that made the software doesn't make a patch.... go figure.
The most frustrating thing is trying to get my vista to print on my laserjet 1012. It doesn't. HP doesn't make drivers for vista. Now, it is not like vista came out last month... it came out like two years ago!! Shame on you HP.
I turned off the annoying thing that second guesses everything you want to do. It is sooo annoying.
I got a new game today. It is called assassin's creed. It has a weird plot, without going into its details, you are a 12th century assassin bound to follow the assassin's code of honor (creed) as you carry out your missions. I think it is going to be an interesting game because there is more than one way to complete the mission, and you can go anywhere, do anything. Reminds me of another game that I like, that has that same flexibility in achieving objectives.
I got this real dog of a game called Star Trek Legacy. I am a star trek fan, so I'll buy about any star trek game.... that is EXACTLY what the software company was thinking when they slapped this POS together. The thing is so buggy it is frustrating. Their story line is really lame, too. I did patch it, by the way. And every single mission requires you to battle.... it gets boring.
It will take a lot time (and new software), but eventually I hope to get vista up and going. What am I going to do with my old PC??? Let me know if you have any ideas.
My newest game (before I bought this computer) won't run because it has a virtual driver of some sort it installs as part of its copy protection features. The company that made the software doesn't make a patch.... go figure.
The most frustrating thing is trying to get my vista to print on my laserjet 1012. It doesn't. HP doesn't make drivers for vista. Now, it is not like vista came out last month... it came out like two years ago!! Shame on you HP.
I turned off the annoying thing that second guesses everything you want to do. It is sooo annoying.
I got a new game today. It is called assassin's creed. It has a weird plot, without going into its details, you are a 12th century assassin bound to follow the assassin's code of honor (creed) as you carry out your missions. I think it is going to be an interesting game because there is more than one way to complete the mission, and you can go anywhere, do anything. Reminds me of another game that I like, that has that same flexibility in achieving objectives.
I got this real dog of a game called Star Trek Legacy. I am a star trek fan, so I'll buy about any star trek game.... that is EXACTLY what the software company was thinking when they slapped this POS together. The thing is so buggy it is frustrating. Their story line is really lame, too. I did patch it, by the way. And every single mission requires you to battle.... it gets boring.
It will take a lot time (and new software), but eventually I hope to get vista up and going. What am I going to do with my old PC??? Let me know if you have any ideas.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Maintenance
If you got here by other means than my website, cool. My website is having issues. I edited it in notepad to change the pic and it blew up......
I'll fix it when I can...
I'll fix it when I can...
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Crazyness
Okay, here is something that is not fish....
Has anyone seen this website? http://www.terrapass.com/.
It is a website that calculates your carbon footprint. It does this by asking you about your car, how much you drive it, the airline trips you take, and where your house is. My cars generate 22,409 lbs of CO2 a year, my house makes 16,200 lbs of CO2, and my air travel accounts for 5,263 lbs of CO2 for a grand total of 44,000 lbs of CO2.
This site gets better!
Not only does it tell you how much CO2 you are putting into the environment, but it also provides a convenient way for you to offset your footprint. You simply give them money. You can even choose how you want them to spend it: establish wind farms, methane mitigation for farms, or landfill gas capture.
And what do I get for my $261.80? A bumper sticker, fridge magnet, postcard stickers, luggage tags, and decals. MAN, that just isn't worth it, unless they had a T-Shirt!
Has anyone seen this website? http://www.terrapass.com/.
It is a website that calculates your carbon footprint. It does this by asking you about your car, how much you drive it, the airline trips you take, and where your house is. My cars generate 22,409 lbs of CO2 a year, my house makes 16,200 lbs of CO2, and my air travel accounts for 5,263 lbs of CO2 for a grand total of 44,000 lbs of CO2.
This site gets better!
Not only does it tell you how much CO2 you are putting into the environment, but it also provides a convenient way for you to offset your footprint. You simply give them money. You can even choose how you want them to spend it: establish wind farms, methane mitigation for farms, or landfill gas capture.
And what do I get for my $261.80? A bumper sticker, fridge magnet, postcard stickers, luggage tags, and decals. MAN, that just isn't worth it, unless they had a T-Shirt!
New POST!!!
I know I have been way to lazy to post lately. But it is what it is. I have been busy, too. I went to Oklahoma, worked overtime..... that is about it. It feels busier than it sounds. You know, after work, dinner, clean dinner, pay bills, it is bedtime! Not much time for anything else.
Everything is going well. We have new fish babies now, 3 of them. And the babies we had a couple months ago are small dalmatian mollies! I knew their mother was a dalmatian, but I didn't know that the father was, too! I am really curious to know what kind of babies we have now. I just found them in the tank one day, I didn't know anyone was pregnant. Now, I suspect that the mickey mouse platy is pregnant, but I'll have to wait to see if I'm right. Since I think the mickey mouse platy is pregnant, I suspect the babies have a painted platy mother and a red dalmatian platy father, but we probably won't see their colors for another month.
Just so this does not turn out the be a fish blog, I'm gonna have to find something else to blog about that is not fish related or too deep and political, because though important, it makes boring reading.
Everything is going well. We have new fish babies now, 3 of them. And the babies we had a couple months ago are small dalmatian mollies! I knew their mother was a dalmatian, but I didn't know that the father was, too! I am really curious to know what kind of babies we have now. I just found them in the tank one day, I didn't know anyone was pregnant. Now, I suspect that the mickey mouse platy is pregnant, but I'll have to wait to see if I'm right. Since I think the mickey mouse platy is pregnant, I suspect the babies have a painted platy mother and a red dalmatian platy father, but we probably won't see their colors for another month.
Just so this does not turn out the be a fish blog, I'm gonna have to find something else to blog about that is not fish related or too deep and political, because though important, it makes boring reading.
Friday, April 25, 2008
More sick....
I'm still sick. But I swear my voice got a little better today, but it still needs more work.
Here are some pictures of our fish tank.
This is our Creamsicle molly.
This is our Gold Dust molly.
This is our Dalmatian molly. We bought her pregnant, and earlier this week she gave birth to I don't know how many fishes, but I only managed to find four.
This is a picture of one of the babies. There seem to be a white one, black one, and two mixed ones. We'll have see what their colors are when they are much bigger. They look like little tadpoles; they are only a centimeter long, at most.
I couldn't get a picture of a little platy we got for free from the petshop. But, he looks like a blue mickey mouse, but his mickey mouse is very light. He is still young, so it may darken or change over time. Our old fish, the Gold Twin Bar platy was perfect when we first got him, but over a year he grew a reddish color to his fins.
Here are some pictures of our fish tank.
This is our Creamsicle molly.
This is our Gold Dust molly.
This is our Dalmatian molly. We bought her pregnant, and earlier this week she gave birth to I don't know how many fishes, but I only managed to find four.
This is a picture of one of the babies. There seem to be a white one, black one, and two mixed ones. We'll have see what their colors are when they are much bigger. They look like little tadpoles; they are only a centimeter long, at most.
I couldn't get a picture of a little platy we got for free from the petshop. But, he looks like a blue mickey mouse, but his mickey mouse is very light. He is still young, so it may darken or change over time. Our old fish, the Gold Twin Bar platy was perfect when we first got him, but over a year he grew a reddish color to his fins.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Still sick
I'm still sick. I haven't been this sick in a long time. I have been getting better. I have lost my fever and my cough is much reduced. But I still have no voice and feel tired easy. I got a new anti-biotic, so hopefully that will improve me. The last anti-biotic did some improvement. So, next Monday I'll go back and see how I'm doing.
In other news, our fish had babies. But I didn't realize we had baby fish in the tank until I was gravel-vacuuming the tank during a water change, and I noticed something was not going up the vacuum tube. It was the baby fish trying to swim against the current of the gravel vacuum! So I used the net and got the baby out. I looked around the tank for other babies and ended up saving four babies in all. My wife went to the store and got a breeder net that separates the baby fish from the other fish in the tank and fish baby food.
I don't know what I'm going to do with the baby fish. They may not survive, but I felt like I should try. Maybe I could give them to a pet store to sell.
In other news, our fish had babies. But I didn't realize we had baby fish in the tank until I was gravel-vacuuming the tank during a water change, and I noticed something was not going up the vacuum tube. It was the baby fish trying to swim against the current of the gravel vacuum! So I used the net and got the baby out. I looked around the tank for other babies and ended up saving four babies in all. My wife went to the store and got a breeder net that separates the baby fish from the other fish in the tank and fish baby food.
I don't know what I'm going to do with the baby fish. They may not survive, but I felt like I should try. Maybe I could give them to a pet store to sell.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Sick Log, Supplemental
I am still sick. Went to a different doctor today. It is what happens when you don't have a PCP. This time I got a chest X-ray, and she (the doctor) thought I may have a touch of pneumonia. So she prescribed anti-biotics and a super cough syrup. I haven't been wheezing though. But I have noticed in the last day or so, after a big cough, there is a gurgling in my chest.
I think I may have been hit double with allergies and then got this thing. For the allergies, I have this 'nuclear' class weapon that totally rids it. I've been using it since a few days ago and it should've got me better by now. But a few days ago I noticed a shift in the consistency of what I've been coughing up. So I think I had allergy drainage, but now I've got this pulmonary thing going on. But my breathing does not seem effected.
I don't want to be sick anymore... It sucks. I want to go back to work...
I think I may have been hit double with allergies and then got this thing. For the allergies, I have this 'nuclear' class weapon that totally rids it. I've been using it since a few days ago and it should've got me better by now. But a few days ago I noticed a shift in the consistency of what I've been coughing up. So I think I had allergy drainage, but now I've got this pulmonary thing going on. But my breathing does not seem effected.
I don't want to be sick anymore... It sucks. I want to go back to work...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick.
I'm siiiiii----iiiiiiiick. The dashes are because I've lost some of my voice. It is crackly. I feel horrible. I have had a fever since Saturday, at least. It has been up to 100.5 in the afternoons, but it seems to drop in morning and evening. I went to the doctor yesterday, he said I should measure temperature at the same time every day, at 8~9pm is best, and if I have a fever, don't come to work the next day. Last night it was 100.7, then I immediately remeasured it to be 100.9.
I hope it drops tonight, because I don't think it is good to have a fever for like 4 days.... But I guess it is good that it is not 105 (knock on wood).
Except for feeling crappy, achy, throat scratchy, and tired.... I have seen 8 of 10 star trek movies. Just Insurrection and Nemesis left. I watched Generations twice with once with and once without commentary. I think it has been driving my wife nuts to see so much star trek.
I hope it drops tonight, because I don't think it is good to have a fever for like 4 days.... But I guess it is good that it is not 105 (knock on wood).
Except for feeling crappy, achy, throat scratchy, and tired.... I have seen 8 of 10 star trek movies. Just Insurrection and Nemesis left. I watched Generations twice with once with and once without commentary. I think it has been driving my wife nuts to see so much star trek.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Hey, Did anyone see this?
I saw this and thought it was serious at first, but it is really funny. I mean the feature is real, but they have made fun with it. Read all about Google's "e-flux capacitor." You know, they are one of the top innovative companies, so it should be no surprise that they have invented the "e-flux capacitor."
http://mail.google.com/mail/help/customtime/index.html
http://mail.google.com/mail/help/customtime/index.html
Monday, March 17, 2008
Doh!
I moved to New Mexico and did not realize, until now, that there isn't a Chipotle for like 500 miles!!
AND, to make it worse, Oklahoma just got two locations!!!
AND, to make it worse, Oklahoma just got two locations!!!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
A while
It has been awhile since I been blogging. With a fulltime job it is hard to find the time. I get home, eat, cleanup, and there is like a list of things to do around the house!! All I want to do is watch a movie or Star Trek episode. My birthday is coming up. I've found that recently I have trouble making a birthday gift list. Now, if you had asked me when I was 5, I would have NEVER run out of ideas. But, not that I'm older, I buy most stuff I want that is of small cost. The stuff I really want, is really expensive; Like, HD TV, PS3, computer. Now that I have more income, than myself at 5, you would think I'd be able to purchase those large items.... But NO!! With more income, comes more things to spend it on. I'm making money for two now, and making money to live on. We need to do something with the backyard. It is a dirt patch right now, and we need to pave it / gravel it / grass it or something to it. That is going to be really expensive to buy the rock, pavestone, grass, or irrigation system... depending on how we design it. Also, I want a covered patio.
But I have good news!! I found place in town, on my side of town, that has good cannolis!
But I have good news!! I found place in town, on my side of town, that has good cannolis!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Going
It has been awhile since I blogged. I'm sorry for not being more frequent with updates. I've been adjusting to a new job. As many of you may know, after getting home from work, then eating, there is not much time left in the day.
I'm looking for a new computer. I don't know whether to get the most powerful computer on the planet, or a bargain computer for less than a 1000. I think a powerful computer is going to be really fast. An intel extreme processor is the fastest processor out there. In speed tests the extreme processors always outperform other processors, including zeons. But, they are $1000! A fast computer would last me a long time, though expensive. On the other hand, if I drop 700-1000 every 2-3 years on an average computer... That would keep me up with technology. I currently have a 7 year old PC. I upgraded the vid card and ram a few years ago, and replaced the fan last year. I know that pc was $2000 new, and it has been slow for like 4 years.
I'm looking for a new computer. I don't know whether to get the most powerful computer on the planet, or a bargain computer for less than a 1000. I think a powerful computer is going to be really fast. An intel extreme processor is the fastest processor out there. In speed tests the extreme processors always outperform other processors, including zeons. But, they are $1000! A fast computer would last me a long time, though expensive. On the other hand, if I drop 700-1000 every 2-3 years on an average computer... That would keep me up with technology. I currently have a 7 year old PC. I upgraded the vid card and ram a few years ago, and replaced the fan last year. I know that pc was $2000 new, and it has been slow for like 4 years.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
It's so nice here
It is so nice here. Here is a view from one of my front windows. It is nice how the clouds hide the topmost part of the mountain.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Workin on the house
We've been working hard to settle-in. Moving boxes, unpacking boxes, forgetting where we are and how to get back home.... You know, the usual new place things. I'll post some more when I have something more interesting to blog about.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
In the wind
Our close went really well. They gave us a bottle of wine, too! It was nice surprise since we were not expecting it. We didn't bring a bottle opener with us, so I punched in the cork with my 1/2" drive extension! I tried to drink it all, since it was the most expensive bottle of wine we have ever had (the price of the house), but I couldn't finish it all.
Now we are well into the moving process. It might be another week or so before I have internet access, but there is a lot for me to do to occupy my time. I'm going to start another blog of home improvement projects as I do things to the house. We've already got several projects lined up!
On one of our trips out there, we had to dodge tumbleweeds blowing across the interstate! One was so big, it was as tall as bottom of the door windows! I thought I nearly missed one, but the next day I found a piece of it in the front bumper!
Now we are well into the moving process. It might be another week or so before I have internet access, but there is a lot for me to do to occupy my time. I'm going to start another blog of home improvement projects as I do things to the house. We've already got several projects lined up!
On one of our trips out there, we had to dodge tumbleweeds blowing across the interstate! One was so big, it was as tall as bottom of the door windows! I thought I nearly missed one, but the next day I found a piece of it in the front bumper!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Lock IT
I locked my rate today! Now all I need is a "closer" to take my stuff to the title co. It better happen by Thursday to keep my closing date. Next, I think I'll need some title insurance. Know any good places to get it? What to ask for when buying it? I don't want some fly-by-night company. I forgot to checkup on the builder today to make sure they are doing things to my house. I got a list of things that need to happen before I close. So far, they (the guys doing the constructing and fixing) have been attentive to details and agreeable to fix any little thing, so I don't feel too worried about it. I do believe that I will lose a lot of power to get stuff fixed once I close on the house, and I don't want to delay the closing because something isn't fixed, but I will if I have to!
I'm going to visit the grandparents for the next few days. I need to see my Grandad and Grandma before I move away. I got Christmas presents to deliver for my Grandad, too. One of them is big, so I've been reluctant to mail it. Well, it's not that big, but it is long and would require a big box. Oh, and tomorrow, I'm also dropping another present at my in-laws house. I guess you could say I'm a very late Santa!
I'm going to visit the grandparents for the next few days. I need to see my Grandad and Grandma before I move away. I got Christmas presents to deliver for my Grandad, too. One of them is big, so I've been reluctant to mail it. Well, it's not that big, but it is long and would require a big box. Oh, and tomorrow, I'm also dropping another present at my in-laws house. I guess you could say I'm a very late Santa!
Another Step
Another Step in the home building process. I looked at the property tax for the house I'm buying, and I found that it has not been paid, ever. Tax is due for 2006 with penalties, and 2007 payments are late! I was freaking about this because I'm about buy this house. The title company should have seen this as a problem, because if a lien is placed on the house, the lien holder has rights to the property over me. And the city is only going to auction the property for the lien amount! I called the county treasurer, they confirmed there is tax due on the property. I left a message with the county clerk to find out if a lien is placed against the property, or when a lien may be placed against the property; they have yet to respond. I emailed the title company, so I have a record in email of their response to this matter, they said that the seller/builder is allocating money towards paying the property tax for 2006 and 2007, in the complete amount due the county, and the title company will payoff the city. I guess that solves that problem... But I'm still going to followup with the county treasurer and clerk to make sure that it does get paid and there are no liens appearing!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Back in Town
We did our first walkthrough on the house this weekend. At the last minute we decided to get an inspector to look at the house. It was a $375 thing, but I think it was worth it!! I would definitely recommend to anyone to get an inspector to look at a house. The name of the company was HouseMaster in Albuquerque. The major things he noticed where: the house used-to have a window in the 4th bedroom, the tile under the dishwasher should be extended, and the garage door adjusted. I wish I had made an appointment with the inspector BEFORE our walkthrough. He made a report of every little thing (he was very detailed) that we could have passed along to the builder to fix. But, alas, we got the inspector AFTER we did the walkthrough. Luckily, the superintendent allowed us to add a few items to the list of to-do's. I'll follow up with him on Tuesday to see how it is going. I'd like to get in early on Sunday to evaluate the work before closing.
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