Caption contest
Monday, October 31, 2005
For Gratuitous Dumbassitude
It was only a matter of time before I got around to my first beer review.
While sitting at Wild Wing last Thursday night, I asked the bartender to recommend a beer that I hadn't tried before. He looked at me funny knowing that I had tried most of them. But then he snapped his fingers in a magical way and produced a bottle of Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale.
According to their website, Tilburg's is brewed by Bavaria, in Holland, in a remodeled monastery. Although some boards say that it is actually produced in Texas.
The beer pours dark brown with a thin light tan head that vanishes quickly. There is a pleasant aroma of caramel/molasses and fruit with a hint of coffee. (But the coffee I smell could be overtones from the caramel.)
The initial taste is light and sweet and the two work well together. The sweetness dissipates quickly so it never gets a chance to become overbearing and annoying. The finish is quick with flavors of ginger, raisin, and molasses. All and all, a tasty and refreshing beer that I could sit around and enjoy anytime. Totally drinkable and something I will revisit often with my only complaint being that the texture doesn't match up to the taste and smell.
While sitting at Wild Wing last Thursday night, I asked the bartender to recommend a beer that I hadn't tried before. He looked at me funny knowing that I had tried most of them. But then he snapped his fingers in a magical way and produced a bottle of Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale.
According to their website, Tilburg's is brewed by Bavaria, in Holland, in a remodeled monastery. Although some boards say that it is actually produced in Texas.
The beer pours dark brown with a thin light tan head that vanishes quickly. There is a pleasant aroma of caramel/molasses and fruit with a hint of coffee. (But the coffee I smell could be overtones from the caramel.)
The initial taste is light and sweet and the two work well together. The sweetness dissipates quickly so it never gets a chance to become overbearing and annoying. The finish is quick with flavors of ginger, raisin, and molasses. All and all, a tasty and refreshing beer that I could sit around and enjoy anytime. Totally drinkable and something I will revisit often with my only complaint being that the texture doesn't match up to the taste and smell.
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005
Redux This
To celebrate a year on the web, I'm taking the week off and reposting some of my favorites from the past year. This one was originally posted on April 4, 2005.
This only applies to anyone running Windows XP. Everyone else, go about your business, see you tomorrow.
During my marathon tech support sessions with Microsoft last month, I was given a glimpse of what lies in the deep dark heart of Bill Gates.
At some point in April Microsoft is going to force, yes, you read that correctly, FORCE SP2 onto your machine. You will not be given an option, it will magically download and install.
This information came from Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manager Derrick. Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manager Derrick was very nice and he was the man that I was elevated too when I said I wanted to yell at someone. So take or leave this information, on the one hand I don't trust anyone with Microsoft, but on the other hand Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manager Derrick seemed genuine in his efforts to help me.
During all of this, I learned some key things about how to keep your computer up to date and running well. I am not the most computer literate but I thought I knew enough to keep it up and running smoothly. And evidently, I was wrong. Ever been wrong? Happened to me. I did not keep everything current and I suffered greatly. I share humbly in the hopes that you will not have to go through what I went through.
So without further ado.......................
How to prepare for SP2 according to Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manger Derrick:
1) Fix and consume a strong drink.
2) Visit your computers manufacturer's website. There should be a link called, "Downloads".
3) Enter your computer model and view the updates. Some sites will automatically scan your machine for what it is lacking and take care of everything in one simple step.
4) Download and install this wave of updates. According to Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manger Derrick, we should do this once a month. Fix and consume another drink. If the installation is taking a bit long, then take this opportunity to rub one out. Reruns of Caroline in the City should suit this purpose just fine.
5) After those updates have been installed and your computer has been rebooted, go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
6) This site will automatically scan your computer for any updates you might be lacking.
7) While you wait for this set of updates to install; raise your middle finger towards the direction you think Bill Gates might be and scream dirty dirty words at him. Then fix another drink.
8) Reboot your computer and place it on the floor, jump over the computer seven times while chanting the Survivor theme song. Put the computer in a dark warm place so SP2 can ferment. Leave it alone for exactly 40 days and 40 nights.
9) Turn on computer. Everything should be fine. At least that's what Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manger Derrick said.
I hope this helps you prepare for the impending invasion.
This only applies to anyone running Windows XP. Everyone else, go about your business, see you tomorrow.
During my marathon tech support sessions with Microsoft last month, I was given a glimpse of what lies in the deep dark heart of Bill Gates.
At some point in April Microsoft is going to force, yes, you read that correctly, FORCE SP2 onto your machine. You will not be given an option, it will magically download and install.
This information came from Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manager Derrick. Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manager Derrick was very nice and he was the man that I was elevated too when I said I wanted to yell at someone. So take or leave this information, on the one hand I don't trust anyone with Microsoft, but on the other hand Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manager Derrick seemed genuine in his efforts to help me.
During all of this, I learned some key things about how to keep your computer up to date and running well. I am not the most computer literate but I thought I knew enough to keep it up and running smoothly. And evidently, I was wrong. Ever been wrong? Happened to me. I did not keep everything current and I suffered greatly. I share humbly in the hopes that you will not have to go through what I went through.
So without further ado.......................
How to prepare for SP2 according to Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manger Derrick:
1) Fix and consume a strong drink.
2) Visit your computers manufacturer's website. There should be a link called, "Downloads".
3) Enter your computer model and view the updates. Some sites will automatically scan your machine for what it is lacking and take care of everything in one simple step.
4) Download and install this wave of updates. According to Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manger Derrick, we should do this once a month. Fix and consume another drink. If the installation is taking a bit long, then take this opportunity to rub one out. Reruns of Caroline in the City should suit this purpose just fine.
5) After those updates have been installed and your computer has been rebooted, go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
6) This site will automatically scan your computer for any updates you might be lacking.
7) While you wait for this set of updates to install; raise your middle finger towards the direction you think Bill Gates might be and scream dirty dirty words at him. Then fix another drink.
8) Reboot your computer and place it on the floor, jump over the computer seven times while chanting the Survivor theme song. Put the computer in a dark warm place so SP2 can ferment. Leave it alone for exactly 40 days and 40 nights.
9) Turn on computer. Everything should be fine. At least that's what Microsoft Senior Tech Support Manger Derrick said.
I hope this helps you prepare for the impending invasion.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Redux This
Editor's note: In celebration of a year on the web, I'm taking the week off and posting some of my favorite entries from the past year.
Orignally posted on March 13, 2005
Dave has talked recently about co-workers bringing in their kids swag (E.G. wrapping paper)to sell at work.
Tony wrote about the Girls Scouts selling their cookies at his doorstep.
My turn.
This afternoon while watching UF kick the shit out of UK, I looked towards the window and noticed a kid staring in at me. PEEPING TOM!!! PEEPING TOM!!!
At this point my dog, seven pounds of pure fury, notices him and lunges off of the couch to the chair where she can properly give this kid a talking to.
I go outside where I notice a box of chocolate at his feet and ask, "Can I help you?"
Mumbling kid: YouwannabuysomechocolatetoletthefutureleadersofAmerica?
(Parents, I, in general, have no problem helping out the kiddies, but before you send your kids out onto my doorstep, please realize that if you don't teach them how to speak correctly, I will.)
Me: Excuse me?
Mumbling kid: (BIG SIGH!!!) YouwannabuysomechocolatetoletthefutureleadersofAmerica?
Me: I know that you want to sell me something, I see the box at your feet, but I can't understand the words that are coming at of your mouth. What are you raising money for?
Kid: The future leaders of America.
(AH-HA!!! He can speak!!!)
Me: Ok, do you live in the neighborhood?
(He shakes his head "no" at first but then thinks that I'll only buy if he lives in the neighborhood, his head shaking turns quickly to nodding. Regardless of his lying, I can appreciate that he is trying, but he just sealed his fate.)
Me: Oh, you do? Then your parents must know that there is a large sign at the entrance to our subdivision that says "NO SOLICITING". It is also written in the Homeowners Association Laws.
(The kid starts to bend over to get his chocolate.)
Me: And for future reference, don't peek in people's houses before you ring the bell, it's really not nice. To see if someone is home, just ring the doorbell, if we want to talk to you, we'll open the door. Have a nice day and good luck.
Kid: Bye
Some of you might think I was cruel, harsh, or a jackass to this kid who was just trying to raise money for whatever trip or prize he was trying to earn. Being the heartless SOB that I am, I was not going to reward his peeking in my house or his mumbling English with a sale.
Funny side note: As I was writing this, the doorbell rang again. My first thought was, "shit, the kid's back and he brought his 300 pound Dad." I peaked through the peep hole and saw a mini-van in the street and below me was the most dreaded site to a man home alone with no cash; A Girl Scout. Turns out I didn't even get the option to turn her down. She was delivering the cookies that my wife had already ordered.
Orignally posted on March 13, 2005
Dave has talked recently about co-workers bringing in their kids swag (E.G. wrapping paper)to sell at work.
Tony wrote about the Girls Scouts selling their cookies at his doorstep.
My turn.
This afternoon while watching UF kick the shit out of UK, I looked towards the window and noticed a kid staring in at me. PEEPING TOM!!! PEEPING TOM!!!
At this point my dog, seven pounds of pure fury, notices him and lunges off of the couch to the chair where she can properly give this kid a talking to.
I go outside where I notice a box of chocolate at his feet and ask, "Can I help you?"
Mumbling kid: YouwannabuysomechocolatetoletthefutureleadersofAmerica?
(Parents, I, in general, have no problem helping out the kiddies, but before you send your kids out onto my doorstep, please realize that if you don't teach them how to speak correctly, I will.)
Me: Excuse me?
Mumbling kid: (BIG SIGH!!!) YouwannabuysomechocolatetoletthefutureleadersofAmerica?
Me: I know that you want to sell me something, I see the box at your feet, but I can't understand the words that are coming at of your mouth. What are you raising money for?
Kid: The future leaders of America.
(AH-HA!!! He can speak!!!)
Me: Ok, do you live in the neighborhood?
(He shakes his head "no" at first but then thinks that I'll only buy if he lives in the neighborhood, his head shaking turns quickly to nodding. Regardless of his lying, I can appreciate that he is trying, but he just sealed his fate.)
Me: Oh, you do? Then your parents must know that there is a large sign at the entrance to our subdivision that says "NO SOLICITING". It is also written in the Homeowners Association Laws.
(The kid starts to bend over to get his chocolate.)
Me: And for future reference, don't peek in people's houses before you ring the bell, it's really not nice. To see if someone is home, just ring the doorbell, if we want to talk to you, we'll open the door. Have a nice day and good luck.
Kid: Bye
Some of you might think I was cruel, harsh, or a jackass to this kid who was just trying to raise money for whatever trip or prize he was trying to earn. Being the heartless SOB that I am, I was not going to reward his peeking in my house or his mumbling English with a sale.
Funny side note: As I was writing this, the doorbell rang again. My first thought was, "shit, the kid's back and he brought his 300 pound Dad." I peaked through the peep hole and saw a mini-van in the street and below me was the most dreaded site to a man home alone with no cash; A Girl Scout. Turns out I didn't even get the option to turn her down. She was delivering the cookies that my wife had already ordered.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Control this AJC
So much for taking a week off. Something got me fired up so I'm going to write this and immediately go back on vacation.
Imagine there is a guy named Bob. Bob gets home from work and catches his wife in bed with another man named John. As John tries to fly the scene of the crime, Bob kills John by running him over using his Ford pickup truck.
Is Ford liable? No
Different scenario.
You and your significant other are at a bar. You've both had too much to drink, but you both get in the Toyota Camry and head for home. You misjudge a curve ate deals you a curveball and you get into a single car wreck killing your significant other. Would you even think about suing Toyota?
Of course not. It's not the carmakers fault that some stupid decisions were made.
In each of those incidents listed above switch the name of a gun maker for the car manufacturer. Instead of Ford, think Glock; instead of Honda, think Smith and Wesson; and instead of Camry, think Colt. You wouldn't think about suing the car makers but some people immediately try and sue gun manufacturers when tragedies occur.
Last week Congress protected the gun manufactures by passing legislation that made them exempt from these types of lawsuits. Good job elected leaders!!! (Now if you could step in and do something about the Brand Atlanta campaign, that would be stellar.)
But this AJC staff editorial claims that protecting the gun industry is wrong and that they should be able to be sued for crimes committed with their product.
If we are going to buy into their logic that the manufacturer of anything used in the killing of an individual can be sued then no one is safe. You think we have a lawsuit happy society now?
From Ginsu knives (stabbings) to Louisville Slugger (bludgeoning) to Temper-Pedic Pillows (suffocation) to Aquafina (drowning) to Raid Rat Poison (uhmmm.....Poisoning) to Cherry bombs (exploding) to Mead (a really bad paper cut that gets infected) to a 62 Nova backfiring (scared to death) to..............Have I made my point yet?
Imagine there is a guy named Bob. Bob gets home from work and catches his wife in bed with another man named John. As John tries to fly the scene of the crime, Bob kills John by running him over using his Ford pickup truck.
Is Ford liable? No
Different scenario.
You and your significant other are at a bar. You've both had too much to drink, but you both get in the Toyota Camry and head for home. You misjudge a curve ate deals you a curveball and you get into a single car wreck killing your significant other. Would you even think about suing Toyota?
Of course not. It's not the carmakers fault that some stupid decisions were made.
In each of those incidents listed above switch the name of a gun maker for the car manufacturer. Instead of Ford, think Glock; instead of Honda, think Smith and Wesson; and instead of Camry, think Colt. You wouldn't think about suing the car makers but some people immediately try and sue gun manufacturers when tragedies occur.
Last week Congress protected the gun manufactures by passing legislation that made them exempt from these types of lawsuits. Good job elected leaders!!! (Now if you could step in and do something about the Brand Atlanta campaign, that would be stellar.)
But this AJC staff editorial claims that protecting the gun industry is wrong and that they should be able to be sued for crimes committed with their product.
If we are going to buy into their logic that the manufacturer of anything used in the killing of an individual can be sued then no one is safe. You think we have a lawsuit happy society now?
From Ginsu knives (stabbings) to Louisville Slugger (bludgeoning) to Temper-Pedic Pillows (suffocation) to Aquafina (drowning) to Raid Rat Poison (uhmmm.....Poisoning) to Cherry bombs (exploding) to Mead (a really bad paper cut that gets infected) to a 62 Nova backfiring (scared to death) to..............Have I made my point yet?
Drink this
"Starbucks says they are going to start putting religious quotes on cups. The very first one will say, 'Jesus this cup is expensive!'" -- Conan O'Brien
Monday, October 24, 2005
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Substitute this
I wonder if the University of Missouri would let us borrow their quarterback for the Florida game this weekend.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Bowl for this
I just finished watching the Michael Moore documentary, Bowling for Columbine, and I'm still in shock.
Anyone who has talked with me for over 45 minutes knows that I am Pro-gun and against any form of gun control. With that said, this is a very passionate issue that the two differing sides will never agree on. Pro-gun will always want their guns and Anti-gun won't be happy until there are no guns. But we need to try and respect each other's opinions and views or else someone will get shot and we know which side has the guns.
Here is what I took from the movie.
1) Marilyn Manson is creepier when he is making sense than when he is performing. I have always heard that he was a highly intelligent man, I never had a reason to believe this until now. He is well spoken and he shared his opinions with a calm conciseness that made me shiver in disbelief. "Is this really, Marilyn Manson?" I kept asking myself over and over.
2) There was a tragedy in Michigan when a six year old boy found, stole, and snuck a handgun into his school. He then shot a six year old girl, killing her. A tragic story if there ever was one.
What I'm stuck on is Moore's attempt to pin this crime on Work for Welfare. WfW is a state funded program that helps families on welfare leave the system by loaning them money to establish housing. The family then repays the state by working jobs that the state finds for them. The Mom had two jobs in a mall that was a 40 minute bus ride away.
The mother of the little boy had already left for work when he snuck the gun out of the house. When I was growing up, my parents left the house for work before I went to school, but did I steal a gun to take to school? No.
Trying to blame a state welfare program for the death of a little girl because her mother was working is fucking ridiculous. If someone HAD to be at home when your child wasn't at school, I have a feeling we would have a lot more families on welfare. But that's a stretch.
The only ones at fault for the death of this little girl are the lazy ass adults that left the gun out for the child to find. The state of Michigan and while their Welfare program might be faulted is certainly not the CAUSE of a child's death.
3) Kmart got it's collective ass kicked by Michael Moore and it was fun to watch. That's what you get Kmart for supporting that criminal Martha Stewart.
4) While he didn't change my opinions on guns, I think I agree with Moore on his American Violence/American Fear Theory. Go rent the movie.
Anyone who has talked with me for over 45 minutes knows that I am Pro-gun and against any form of gun control. With that said, this is a very passionate issue that the two differing sides will never agree on. Pro-gun will always want their guns and Anti-gun won't be happy until there are no guns. But we need to try and respect each other's opinions and views or else someone will get shot and we know which side has the guns.
Here is what I took from the movie.
1) Marilyn Manson is creepier when he is making sense than when he is performing. I have always heard that he was a highly intelligent man, I never had a reason to believe this until now. He is well spoken and he shared his opinions with a calm conciseness that made me shiver in disbelief. "Is this really, Marilyn Manson?" I kept asking myself over and over.
2) There was a tragedy in Michigan when a six year old boy found, stole, and snuck a handgun into his school. He then shot a six year old girl, killing her. A tragic story if there ever was one.
What I'm stuck on is Moore's attempt to pin this crime on Work for Welfare. WfW is a state funded program that helps families on welfare leave the system by loaning them money to establish housing. The family then repays the state by working jobs that the state finds for them. The Mom had two jobs in a mall that was a 40 minute bus ride away.
The mother of the little boy had already left for work when he snuck the gun out of the house. When I was growing up, my parents left the house for work before I went to school, but did I steal a gun to take to school? No.
Trying to blame a state welfare program for the death of a little girl because her mother was working is fucking ridiculous. If someone HAD to be at home when your child wasn't at school, I have a feeling we would have a lot more families on welfare. But that's a stretch.
The only ones at fault for the death of this little girl are the lazy ass adults that left the gun out for the child to find. The state of Michigan and while their Welfare program might be faulted is certainly not the CAUSE of a child's death.
3) Kmart got it's collective ass kicked by Michael Moore and it was fun to watch. That's what you get Kmart for supporting that criminal Martha Stewart.
4) While he didn't change my opinions on guns, I think I agree with Moore on his American Violence/American Fear Theory. Go rent the movie.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Play this
Even though today is Tuesday, I want to draw your attention to a musical happening this Thursday.
Radio Cult is back in town for a show at The Peachtree Tavern. What makes this gig SUPER sweet is that upstairs from the Tavern is Moondogs where I will be playing poker starting at 8 o'clock. Moondogs has free, yes FREE, food from 7 until it's gone and then the tourney starts at 8.
The last time I played here, I made it to the final two tables before my Ace-King got busted by an Ace-Queen in the form of a rivered out straight. The action is very loose as most people here have gotten their entire poker knowledge from ESPN. But you can't beat a free dinner, cheap Sweetwater 420 on tap, with the potential of a cash payout to boot.
Back to Radio Cult; a kick ass 80's and more cover band that puts out more energy than should be legally allowed in the Bible belt. The show will start around ten or so.
In football news, I normally don't like Pat Ford's articles, but I like this one he wrote regarding the first BCS poll.
Radio Cult is back in town for a show at The Peachtree Tavern. What makes this gig SUPER sweet is that upstairs from the Tavern is Moondogs where I will be playing poker starting at 8 o'clock. Moondogs has free, yes FREE, food from 7 until it's gone and then the tourney starts at 8.
The last time I played here, I made it to the final two tables before my Ace-King got busted by an Ace-Queen in the form of a rivered out straight. The action is very loose as most people here have gotten their entire poker knowledge from ESPN. But you can't beat a free dinner, cheap Sweetwater 420 on tap, with the potential of a cash payout to boot.
Back to Radio Cult; a kick ass 80's and more cover band that puts out more energy than should be legally allowed in the Bible belt. The show will start around ten or so.
In football news, I normally don't like Pat Ford's articles, but I like this one he wrote regarding the first BCS poll.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
Did you know that John Fogerty wrote Proud Mary?
Ok, how about that Paul Schaeffer was one of the co-writers of the disco anthem "It's Raining Men."
And now I will continue to sing the praises of Apple.
When I got the ibook, that continues to amaze me on a daily basis, I emailed itunes and asked them if I could redownload my previously purchased itunes without having to purchase them again.
I just received an email from them saying; "Yes, you can" complete with instruction on how to retrieve them. I love Apple.
Ok, how about that Paul Schaeffer was one of the co-writers of the disco anthem "It's Raining Men."
And now I will continue to sing the praises of Apple.
When I got the ibook, that continues to amaze me on a daily basis, I emailed itunes and asked them if I could redownload my previously purchased itunes without having to purchase them again.
I just received an email from them saying; "Yes, you can" complete with instruction on how to retrieve them. I love Apple.
Listen to this
I don't know why I like this song so much.
The lyrics aren't great.
The performance is live so there are some faults.
But I can't stop listening to it.
Click here for a streaming version, but you can buy it on itunes.
The lyrics aren't great.
The performance is live so there are some faults.
But I can't stop listening to it.
Click here for a streaming version, but you can buy it on itunes.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Do you have those flash back moments during the day?
The background music at work is always, ALWAYS on B98.5. Not excactly my favorite but it is better than silence. George Michaels' Faith just came on and when the moment hit I remembered Keith Hightower singing the single word, "BaaaaaBey". Just an old memory.
So, I've been avoiding this, but whatever. I'm not going to be an uncle. It wasn't by choice, it just wasn't meant to be. The couple is doing fine considering the circumstances. Those two are tough kids, they'll be fine.
I had the most vivid dream Monday night.
It was Thanksgiving day and Ed McMahon's replacement came busting through the front door to present my Mom with a 20 million dollar Publishers Clearing House Check. If that wasn't enough, later the same night I won the lottery. Having that dream was great until I woke up. Forcing yourself back to reality is not enjoyable. I don't recommend it.
The background music at work is always, ALWAYS on B98.5. Not excactly my favorite but it is better than silence. George Michaels' Faith just came on and when the moment hit I remembered Keith Hightower singing the single word, "BaaaaaBey". Just an old memory.
So, I've been avoiding this, but whatever. I'm not going to be an uncle. It wasn't by choice, it just wasn't meant to be. The couple is doing fine considering the circumstances. Those two are tough kids, they'll be fine.
I had the most vivid dream Monday night.
It was Thanksgiving day and Ed McMahon's replacement came busting through the front door to present my Mom with a 20 million dollar Publishers Clearing House Check. If that wasn't enough, later the same night I won the lottery. Having that dream was great until I woke up. Forcing yourself back to reality is not enjoyable. I don't recommend it.
Thanks to an old college friend that I one set up on a gay blind date with Charles Nelson Riley (no, there is no inside joke there, I just think that's funny) I skirted around the rules of Smed-Ex and successfully started the new ibook up at the house tonight.
This thing is absolutely fandamntastic. It's been running for 4 straight hours now and guess what; It hasn't crashed yet.
Speaking of crashing, Microsoft called me today. To be more specific, Bill from Microsoft called me today. I asked, it wasn't Satan. Bill asked me all kinds of questions in an effort to fix the SP2 issue for future users. Good for you Bill.
So that was the last chapter of the Microsoft debacle. Insert swelling string music and a tear running down my face. Pbbbbbbtttttthhhhhh
But for those keeping score at home this is what I got from Apple
12" ibook. I could have bought the 14" but come on, did I really need the two extra inches?
1.33 Ghz
Power PC G4
1 gig of RAM
60 gig hard drive
Microsoft Office for Mac
I'm still getting used to the differences, so please forward on all the advice, tricks, tips, hints, forums and chatrooms you got.
Oh!!! Before I forget, Will has never, to my knowledge, and is not now, according to his wife, been, in the biblical sense, with another man. Thanks for all your help Will!!!
This thing is absolutely fandamntastic. It's been running for 4 straight hours now and guess what; It hasn't crashed yet.
Speaking of crashing, Microsoft called me today. To be more specific, Bill from Microsoft called me today. I asked, it wasn't Satan. Bill asked me all kinds of questions in an effort to fix the SP2 issue for future users. Good for you Bill.
So that was the last chapter of the Microsoft debacle. Insert swelling string music and a tear running down my face. Pbbbbbbtttttthhhhhh
But for those keeping score at home this is what I got from Apple
12" ibook. I could have bought the 14" but come on, did I really need the two extra inches?
1.33 Ghz
Power PC G4
1 gig of RAM
60 gig hard drive
Microsoft Office for Mac
I'm still getting used to the differences, so please forward on all the advice, tricks, tips, hints, forums and chatrooms you got.
Oh!!! Before I forget, Will has never, to my knowledge, and is not now, according to his wife, been, in the biblical sense, with another man. Thanks for all your help Will!!!
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Pick up this
Emailed to me this afternoon.
AP - (Knoxville) Athletic Director Damon Evans confirmed today that UGA has received a litter from University of Tennessee campus operations requesting payment of a fine for littering. President Michael Adams, who has recently led a charge to clean up the UGA campus on gameday, expressed "regret" over the situation. He promised to meet with Head Coach Mark Richt to discuss the allegation.
The letter from UT was apparently generated after the empty can of WHOOPASS that Georgia opened on Tennessee was not disposed of properly. "We usually designate one of the freshman to pick up the empty can.", said UGA Safety Greg Blue. "I guess with all the UT fans leaving early, he got distracted". Phil Fulmer is expected to contact the SEC league office about Georgia's use of the ENTIRE can.
AP - (Knoxville) Athletic Director Damon Evans confirmed today that UGA has received a litter from University of Tennessee campus operations requesting payment of a fine for littering. President Michael Adams, who has recently led a charge to clean up the UGA campus on gameday, expressed "regret" over the situation. He promised to meet with Head Coach Mark Richt to discuss the allegation.
The letter from UT was apparently generated after the empty can of WHOOPASS that Georgia opened on Tennessee was not disposed of properly. "We usually designate one of the freshman to pick up the empty can.", said UGA Safety Greg Blue. "I guess with all the UT fans leaving early, he got distracted". Phil Fulmer is expected to contact the SEC league office about Georgia's use of the ENTIRE can.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Deliver this
Due to some problem between the shipping company called Smed-Ex and the United States Customs department; I will not receive my new ibook on Tuesday. This is unfortunate because I will be at work on Wednesday when Smed-Ex will try to unsuccessfully deliver my new machine.
I called a friend of mine to get a little inside information on the delivery and to see if there was something he could do to speed up the process. I totally believe him about the United States Customs Department holding things up. But, I can't shake the feeling that if I hadn't asked him to look into it, that it wouldn't have been delayed. Of course, this could all be retribution for the time I set him up with a guy. Karma is such the bitch.
I called a friend of mine to get a little inside information on the delivery and to see if there was something he could do to speed up the process. I totally believe him about the United States Customs Department holding things up. But, I can't shake the feeling that if I hadn't asked him to look into it, that it wouldn't have been delayed. Of course, this could all be retribution for the time I set him up with a guy. Karma is such the bitch.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Worn
Up and back from Nashvegas over the weekend to watch the Dawgs trounce the Vols with old friends.
Brett showed me a highly produced version of this video over the weekend and I continue to laugh thinking about it.
Back story; a Texas Tech tradition states that at each home football game there is a freshman that rings the school bell during the game.
The ibook is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday.
Brett showed me a highly produced version of this video over the weekend and I continue to laugh thinking about it.
Back story; a Texas Tech tradition states that at each home football game there is a freshman that rings the school bell during the game.
The ibook is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
The majority of the odds makers have UT by 3 and I like it.
I've always liked being the underdog.
But for those of you feeling uneasy about this weekend's journey into Kneeland Stadium, read this, you'll feel better.
I had an unplanned stop by the emergency room recently and while I was there I had a few thoughts while there.
1) Hearing someone else vomit makes me start to dry heave.
2) Hospital robes look better on certain people.
3) I hate watching people in pain.
4) My brother is tougher than I thought.
5) I have a new found/heart felt appreciation and respect for nurses.
Modern Skirts
Tonight
The Loft (above Earthlink Live)
9:30 Sharp
I've always liked being the underdog.
But for those of you feeling uneasy about this weekend's journey into Kneeland Stadium, read this, you'll feel better.
I had an unplanned stop by the emergency room recently and while I was there I had a few thoughts while there.
1) Hearing someone else vomit makes me start to dry heave.
2) Hospital robes look better on certain people.
3) I hate watching people in pain.
4) My brother is tougher than I thought.
5) I have a new found/heart felt appreciation and respect for nurses.
Modern Skirts
Tonight
The Loft (above Earthlink Live)
9:30 Sharp
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
My time online is still quite limited and we have a whole lot of Tennessee bashing to get in as well as a music announcement, so let's get started shall we
Music announcement.
Modern Skirts are playing this Thursday night at The Loft above Earthlink Live. It's an early show, 9:30 kickoff. Opening for Athlete on the last night of their North American tour. Come support or to put it another way, GET OFF YOUR COLLECTIVE ASSES AND SUPPORT THIS BAND!!!
uhmm, yeah...
UT bashing...
A Georgia family of football supporters head out one Saturday to do their Christmas shopping. While in the sports shop the son picks up a VOL jersey and says to his older sister,
"I've decided to become a Tennessee fan and I would like this for Christmas".
His big sister is outraged by this and promptly whacks him round the head and says,
"Go talk to mother".
Off goes the little lad with the VOL jersey in hand and finds his mother.
"Mom?"
"Yes son?"
"I've decided I'm going to be a Tennessee fan and I would like this jersey for Christmas".
The mother is outraged at this, promptly whacks him around the head and says,
"Go talk to your father!"
Off he goes with the VOL jersey in hand and finds his father.
"Dad?"
"Yes son?"
"I've decided I'm going to be a Tennessee fan and I ! Would like this jersey for Christmas".
The father is outraged and promptly whacks his son around the head and says,
"No son of mine is ever going to be seen in THAT!"
About half an hour later they're all back in the car and heading towards home. The father turns to his son and says
"Son, I hope you've learned something today?"
The son says,
"Yes, Dad, I have."
"Good son, what is it?"
The son replies,
"I've only been a Tennessee fan for an hour and I already hate you Georgia bastards."
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Buy this
With all of the computer problems I have had with Windows recently, I complained enough to receive the phone number for Microsoft's corporate headquarters. When I was given the number I was told to ask for the Vice President of Corporate Affairs.
When I called the number an automated system answered the phone and the conversation went like this.
Computer: Thank you for calling Microsoft. To reach a specific person just tell me their name at anytime.
Me (Seizing the opportunity): Bill Gates
Computer: Bill Gates is that right?
Me: Yes
Computer: I'm sorry I have no contact information for that person.
'nuff said.
But here is the really good news. In less than 24 hours, my new G4 ibook will leave the Apple warehouse and begin it's journey to my home where I will welcome it with open arms, a warm lap and the knowledge that whatever happens to it, it's covered under a three year warranty.
I am beyond excited.
When I called the number an automated system answered the phone and the conversation went like this.
Computer: Thank you for calling Microsoft. To reach a specific person just tell me their name at anytime.
Me (Seizing the opportunity): Bill Gates
Computer: Bill Gates is that right?
Me: Yes
Computer: I'm sorry I have no contact information for that person.
'nuff said.
But here is the really good news. In less than 24 hours, my new G4 ibook will leave the Apple warehouse and begin it's journey to my home where I will welcome it with open arms, a warm lap and the knowledge that whatever happens to it, it's covered under a three year warranty.
I am beyond excited.
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