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Saturday, September 25, 2004
Sinistar
There was an old arcade game called Sinistar that is famous for being one of the very first to feature actual speech.
This is one of its famous sayings.
So, yeah, I'm still alive. This happies some of you and saddens others, I am sure.
I haven't felt much like blogging lately and I haven't felt like I had much to say. Don't worry, I plan to continue blogging. I'm just in a slump right now.
Sorry for the delay, folks. We'll be taking off shortly, though, so please have your tray tables up and your seatbacks in the full upright position.
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This is one of its famous sayings.
So, yeah, I'm still alive. This happies some of you and saddens others, I am sure.
I haven't felt much like blogging lately and I haven't felt like I had much to say. Don't worry, I plan to continue blogging. I'm just in a slump right now.
Sorry for the delay, folks. We'll be taking off shortly, though, so please have your tray tables up and your seatbacks in the full upright position.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Texas Trip Pics
Say that three times fast.
I had bigger plans for tonight's entry, but it just didn't pan out. Instead, you get pics from my trip. Try to make do.
First - not really from my trip, but it's an adorable picture of Nutmeg asleep on my computer desk, complete with network cable.
Second - nothing inspires confidence in your travellers like giant pictures of animals on your plane's tail fin.
Third - I think this is over Texas, but it could be Colorado. Either way, it's a giant patchwork quilt, and an excellent picture of America itself (please play your own patriotic music in the background while reading that last part)
Fourth - I've always liked pictures of airplane wings over a blanket of clouds. Please note the lack of gremlins on the plane wing. I was a bit disappointed.
Fifth - For some reason, there's a giant statue of a cow in a spacesuit in the Houston airport, and here's proof. I am also in the picture. I am the one in front.
Sixth - This is Mike. He is on the phone with his dad, trying to get directions to someplace we can eat some authentic Texas BBQ.
Seventh - Here is where we ended up: Pappas BBQ. Good stuff. I wish I had some more of their pecan pie.
Eighth - The back of the new van, Mike, and I. We tried to look as uncomfortable in each other's presence as possible. I think we did pretty good.
Ninth - A shot of the Houston skyline against the sunset. I think this picture turned out rather well considering I took it while driving at 75 m.p.h (the legal speed limit).
Tenth - one of those shots you always wished you had, but when you finally get you realize how goofy it is: the speedometer turning over 100,000 miles. Also taken while driving at 75 m.ph., somewhere in Mississippi.
You might think I'm holding out on you, but that's all the pictures I took. If you beg, I could maybe find a pic or two more of my cats somewhere.
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I had bigger plans for tonight's entry, but it just didn't pan out. Instead, you get pics from my trip. Try to make do.
First - not really from my trip, but it's an adorable picture of Nutmeg asleep on my computer desk, complete with network cable.
Second - nothing inspires confidence in your travellers like giant pictures of animals on your plane's tail fin.
Third - I think this is over Texas, but it could be Colorado. Either way, it's a giant patchwork quilt, and an excellent picture of America itself (please play your own patriotic music in the background while reading that last part)
Fourth - I've always liked pictures of airplane wings over a blanket of clouds. Please note the lack of gremlins on the plane wing. I was a bit disappointed.
Fifth - For some reason, there's a giant statue of a cow in a spacesuit in the Houston airport, and here's proof. I am also in the picture. I am the one in front.
Sixth - This is Mike. He is on the phone with his dad, trying to get directions to someplace we can eat some authentic Texas BBQ.
Seventh - Here is where we ended up: Pappas BBQ. Good stuff. I wish I had some more of their pecan pie.
Eighth - The back of the new van, Mike, and I. We tried to look as uncomfortable in each other's presence as possible. I think we did pretty good.
Ninth - A shot of the Houston skyline against the sunset. I think this picture turned out rather well considering I took it while driving at 75 m.p.h (the legal speed limit).
Tenth - one of those shots you always wished you had, but when you finally get you realize how goofy it is: the speedometer turning over 100,000 miles. Also taken while driving at 75 m.ph., somewhere in Mississippi.
You might think I'm holding out on you, but that's all the pictures I took. If you beg, I could maybe find a pic or two more of my cats somewhere.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Grief
I don't often push other sites on here, but the Cynical Tyrant has an excellent blog entry on grief that I thought you might like to read, especially if you're going through a tough time right now.
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Sunday, September 05, 2004
Checklist
Location: home
Van: purchased
Problems: a couple of minor ones
Wild turkeys seen by the side of the road: 1
Pictures taken of the odometer reading 100,000: 1
Number of times I had drunk Red Bull before yesterday: 0
Number of times I've drunk Red Bull since yesterday: 1
Did it taste good?: no
Did it help me stay awake?: not that I noticed
Status of cats: secretly glad I'm home, but playing like they're all offended that I went away
Miles traveled on return trip: a little over 1100
Good to be home?: yes
More later?: yes
Good night?: yes
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Van: purchased
Problems: a couple of minor ones
Wild turkeys seen by the side of the road: 1
Pictures taken of the odometer reading 100,000: 1
Number of times I had drunk Red Bull before yesterday: 0
Number of times I've drunk Red Bull since yesterday: 1
Did it taste good?: no
Did it help me stay awake?: not that I noticed
Status of cats: secretly glad I'm home, but playing like they're all offended that I went away
Miles traveled on return trip: a little over 1100
Good to be home?: yes
More later?: yes
Good night?: yes
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Saturday, September 04, 2004
En Route
I've stopped at a hotel in Hammond, Louisiana, largely because I've been up since 4 this morning. Astute observers will note that is an hour later than I should have gotten up. I overslept exactly an hour, but still made it to the airport in time.
The van has been purchased and it seems to be a fine van. I've driven it for a little over four hours now and it is comfortable and runs well. Huzzah!
Mike was awesome and went above and beyond in performing his duties as Host of Houston. I highly recommend him and suggest you, too, eat at Pappas BBQ. Mmm, mmm, good.
More traveling tomorrow! Maybe 13 hours worth! 0 comments
The van has been purchased and it seems to be a fine van. I've driven it for a little over four hours now and it is comfortable and runs well. Huzzah!
Mike was awesome and went above and beyond in performing his duties as Host of Houston. I highly recommend him and suggest you, too, eat at Pappas BBQ. Mmm, mmm, good.
More traveling tomorrow! Maybe 13 hours worth! 0 comments
Friday, September 03, 2004
Yee-haw!
I'm supposed to say that, because I'm on my way to Texas. While there, I'll also be required to buy boots and a 10-gallon hat, from what I can tell.
I've never been to Texas, though I've wanted to go since fifth grade. It all stems from my <3 for the Dallas Cowboys, but I remember writing a "state report" on Texas in fifth grade, and at one point in my life I had a Texas belt buckle that was actually shaped like the state.
Yes, it was as sad as it sounds.
Anyway, I'm flying down and driving back, because I won an eBay auction on a new (to me) van. Yep. A new Mupmobile is in the works.
Best of all, I get to meet Mike (from the THorum) while I'm down there, so that'll be cool.
The worst part? (Say it with me): the drive home.
I'll try to take some pictures and actually post them, too.
Off I go!
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I've never been to Texas, though I've wanted to go since fifth grade. It all stems from my <3 for the Dallas Cowboys, but I remember writing a "state report" on Texas in fifth grade, and at one point in my life I had a Texas belt buckle that was actually shaped like the state.
Yes, it was as sad as it sounds.
Anyway, I'm flying down and driving back, because I won an eBay auction on a new (to me) van. Yep. A new Mupmobile is in the works.
Best of all, I get to meet Mike (from the THorum) while I'm down there, so that'll be cool.
The worst part? (Say it with me): the drive home.
I'll try to take some pictures and actually post them, too.
Off I go!
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