Archive for July, 2008

Problems - Updated

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Link problems should all be resolved. Carry on.

The Squirrels Are Getting Smarter

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

The bird feeder is squirrel-proof. It’s spring-loaded and drops down to cover the opening when something heavier than a bird is on the perch. I caught a squirrel on it the other day. It was bending the metal that covers the openings. His buddy was on the ground watching, maybe waiting [...]

In An Effort To Spread Myself Thinner

Monday, July 28th, 2008

I have created a Google Blog (Blogger) account. I wanted a place where I could post via email some of the thoughts that come into my head throughout the day. Now when I’m at work and something hits me, I can just send an email and have a quick post.
The Thought Exhibit
Why spreading [...]

I’m Not Writing A Country Music Song

Friday, July 25th, 2008

But my dog died on Wednesday night.
She was 12 years old. After a few month of not really eating and losing her pep, her organs shut down and she died at home in the evening.
And I am a poor, weak excuse of a man because I received a phone call [...]

Royal Red Robin Burger

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Other burgers are a mere step in the evolution of delicious. This burger is gustatory nirvana.
Taste with me, as we close our eyes and imagine a bite of the utopian staple, the bacon, egg, and cheeseburger. Feel the congealing cheese slip under your tongue, tickling your salivary glands. Savor the [...]

It’s Official*

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

I am no longer funny.
I know. I know. I’m sorry. Gasp in disbelief. Scream in horror. Tear out your hair, rend your clothes, gnash your teeth. Make an appointment with your shrink. I just don’t have it any more.
Overreacting, you say? Just looking for attention, you think? [...]

Learning Experience

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

If your car’s AC isn’t working properly, you have two choices on how to drive down the interstate on a hot day. We’ve now tried them both.
Option 1: Ride with the windows up and the vents blasting. Riding with the windows up will increase your gas mileage, though it will also make [...]

Canobie Lake Park

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Here’s the problem: My car’s AC is not working properly. I can’t explain it, but something is wrong. Well, maybe I could explain it, but I’m not going to take the time to unless someone asks me. Therefore, we drove 4 hours to the park in a sweltering hot car. [...]

Staycation

Monday, July 7th, 2008

There can now be some debate as to whether it is cheaper to go away on vacation or to stay home. Here’s what we’ve spent so far:
Paved Driveway: $1,850
Picture frame for my map: $230
Some stuff at Wal*Mart: $92
One night in a hotel in New Hampshire (later this week, but already paid [...]

My Independence Day Post

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Everyone other US blogger will surely have their own 4th of July post. Hopefully mine is unique.
I have no plans for today. It’s not that I don’t want plans. It’s not that I don’t want to celebrate a holiday. It’s just that…nothing came up. If I were a good US [...]

Frendei’s Beginning

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

This is the whole version of the story I posted a couple snippets to. I know it doesn’t have so much of an ending as it does a beginning.
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Tonight I need an item forgotten in a closet in the Grazlov estate in town. Guard dogs roam inside the gate, but they will be [...]