Currently outside temperature -23 F!!! And that is Fuckin' Cold. Not fucking cold because that would be very dangerous. It is supposed to be warming starting tomorrow. It is even supposed to be 32 F on Sunday.
Finally finished Dreamsongs I. Starting Hellblazer: War Lord later tonight.
Caught up on this years Daily Show on Hulu.
Work has been frustrating. A lot of work still to be done and time is running out.
Observation of the day: I wonder if Middle America is primarily Republican because there prime time TV runs from 7 - 10 PM instead of the 8 - 11 PM found on the coasts. I really liked growing up with PTTV from 7 - 10 PM.
The Convenience Store located near the plant has a cash register that when it successfully scans a product it makes the Sonic the Hedgehog Ring sound. I wonder if I buy a 100 things I will get an extra life?
Thought I might be getting a cold this morning but I have felt fine all day except the fact that my neck feels stiff and sore. I think I am just not sleeping on it well.
I am getting excited for Lost to start. I hope ABCDisney does not try and do a spin-off/prequel/sequel.
This blog post has the feel of a series of Twitter Tweets.
I will eventually post more pictures but I am too lazy to walk across the room to get the cable...
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
I wanted an M&M Blizzard not a snow blizzard
Lots of snow today.
Found out that I am going to be staying longer. :(
Found out that my next job is not expecting to have a finished system when I show up on the 18th.
Had a good internet connection, so I was able to watch Better Off Ted (I will miss) and Scrubs (I won't miss) with the Sling Box.
Did not finish DreamSongs I last night so I will give it a shot again. I am kind of tired so I will probably fail.
Witnessed someone getting a case of their own medicine. It was Awesome.
Did some research and it turns out I am 2 hr and 45 minutes from the nearest Comic Book store on New Comic Book Day. I think this is the farthest I have ever been from new comics. :(
Found out that I am going to be staying longer. :(
Found out that my next job is not expecting to have a finished system when I show up on the 18th.
Had a good internet connection, so I was able to watch Better Off Ted (I will miss) and Scrubs (I won't miss) with the Sling Box.
Did not finish DreamSongs I last night so I will give it a shot again. I am kind of tired so I will probably fail.
Witnessed someone getting a case of their own medicine. It was Awesome.
Did some research and it turns out I am 2 hr and 45 minutes from the nearest Comic Book store on New Comic Book Day. I think this is the farthest I have ever been from new comics. :(
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
SBB#8482: Throwback Edition
Found a bottle of Pepsi Throwback today. It was amazing. I really hope that this does not become a non-limited thing because I will have a tough time staying on the wagon.
Dan arrived in Carrigton late last night and the electricians started to get there shit togethor, so we had a busy day at the plant today. Actually made some progress which was nice.
I came to a realization at dinner tonight of another group of people that I can not / will not be Friends with. And that is people that I work with on startups. I have been burned over and over again by these startup friendships that I just don't have it in me anymore. Nothing personal I just have it in me to give a shit any longer. Which is surprising because I am full of shit.
Watched last nights Heroes with my Slingbox. I had to let it queue for a bit and not skip commercials but it was entertaining.
Going to make a push to finish Dreamsongs I tonight. I don't think I will but I will make a solid effort.
Watched an AWESOME Onion News Network report about an accident involving a VH1 bus that spilled a bunch of sluts onto a highway.
On a side note when given the choice between a Prime Rib sandwich and an Endless Taco Bar. Choose the sandwich.
We have decided that Apache Chief's cousin is named Sioux Chef.
Dan arrived in Carrigton late last night and the electricians started to get there shit togethor, so we had a busy day at the plant today. Actually made some progress which was nice.
I came to a realization at dinner tonight of another group of people that I can not / will not be Friends with. And that is people that I work with on startups. I have been burned over and over again by these startup friendships that I just don't have it in me anymore. Nothing personal I just have it in me to give a shit any longer. Which is surprising because I am full of shit.
Watched last nights Heroes with my Slingbox. I had to let it queue for a bit and not skip commercials but it was entertaining.
Going to make a push to finish Dreamsongs I tonight. I don't think I will but I will make a solid effort.
Watched an AWESOME Onion News Network report about an accident involving a VH1 bus that spilled a bunch of sluts onto a highway.
On a side note when given the choice between a Prime Rib sandwich and an Endless Taco Bar. Choose the sandwich.
We have decided that Apache Chief's cousin is named Sioux Chef.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Startup resumes... Sort Of
Back at the plant today. But it only turned into a half day since the electricians wanted access to the panel to get there work done. Spent the rest of the day trying to make progress on my other work without much success. I also did laundry. I am not a big fan of communal washer and dryers. Plus I could not find any Tide Free, so I will probably end up getting a rash from the detergent.
Finished off Friends today and moved on to Volume 2 of Duck Tales. Still like the show but find the synthesizer music annoying.
Spent the evening calling people to see how the gift exchange went for them. Sounds like I missed a good time. Not sure it was how it could have been better than the Bronze Boot or a room in hotel that is hosting a wedding reception for a twenty something couple (turns out they want to party in the hallway all night).
Wanted to mention that I love that the Chieftain does not have low flow showers. I miss having gallons of water running through my hair every few seconds.
It is very common here to see people leave there cars running when they go into a store or eat. Not very good for the environment obviously, so I found it quite funny when we went out to dinner Saturday night and one of the running vehicles when we arrived and left was a hybrid. Not sure they understand how they work.
Finished off Friends today and moved on to Volume 2 of Duck Tales. Still like the show but find the synthesizer music annoying.
Spent the evening calling people to see how the gift exchange went for them. Sounds like I missed a good time. Not sure it was how it could have been better than the Bronze Boot or a room in hotel that is hosting a wedding reception for a twenty something couple (turns out they want to party in the hallway all night).
Wanted to mention that I love that the Chieftain does not have low flow showers. I miss having gallons of water running through my hair every few seconds.
It is very common here to see people leave there cars running when they go into a store or eat. Not very good for the environment obviously, so I found it quite funny when we went out to dinner Saturday night and one of the running vehicles when we arrived and left was a hybrid. Not sure they understand how they work.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Back in Carrington
Got back today only to discover Carrington is even more boring on a Sunday. Apparently everything is closed on Sundays in God's Country.
Since I have so much free time, I took sometime to upload some photos from my trip:
This is a picture from Saturday morning where the cold was trying to get me.
The giant out in front of the Chieftain.
A Rest Area that looks like a Steamboat. Not sure why. But is cool looking.
I finished SoA last night. I am looking forward to the release of the next season.
While sitting around surfing the web, I started watching Season 10 of Friends. I am surprised how much I don't remember for this season.
Really enjoying Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes. I also picked up Marvel Super Hero Squad for the DS. I am very disappointed it does not have the theme song :(
Still reading Dreamsongs I. I really have a hard time getting into short story collections.
Since I have so much free time, I took sometime to upload some photos from my trip:
This is a picture from Saturday morning where the cold was trying to get me.
The giant out in front of the Chieftain.
A Rest Area that looks like a Steamboat. Not sure why. But is cool looking.
I finished SoA last night. I am looking forward to the release of the next season.
While sitting around surfing the web, I started watching Season 10 of Friends. I am surprised how much I don't remember for this season.
Really enjoying Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes. I also picked up Marvel Super Hero Squad for the DS. I am very disappointed it does not have the theme song :(
Still reading Dreamsongs I. I really have a hard time getting into short story collections.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy Palindrome Day
Today is 01-02-2010. I heart palindromes.
Technically still on start-up, but they are painting the floors this weekend so Craig and I went to the Medium City (Grand Forks) to get some better food.
Grand Forks is a strange town. They seem to have a bunch of "chains" that I have never heard of before. We ate lunch at Green Mill that was like an Applebees with really good food. Then there is Home of Economy that appears to be a K-Mart like store. I feel like I have slipped into a parallel universe.
Watched a bunch more SoA. Also watched the Doctor Who End of Time Part II. Overall a lot of fun but got kind of silly at times.
I am having a hard time getting into GTA: CW. It's fun but is not a good pickup and play game. So based on the many positive reviews, I picked up Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes and so far I am enjoying it.
One weird thing about North Dakota is that every place seems to sell Beer Cheese soup. I will never try it but it seems to be popular.
Technically still on start-up, but they are painting the floors this weekend so Craig and I went to the Medium City (Grand Forks) to get some better food.
Grand Forks is a strange town. They seem to have a bunch of "chains" that I have never heard of before. We ate lunch at Green Mill that was like an Applebees with really good food. Then there is Home of Economy that appears to be a K-Mart like store. I feel like I have slipped into a parallel universe.
Watched a bunch more SoA. Also watched the Doctor Who End of Time Part II. Overall a lot of fun but got kind of silly at times.
I am having a hard time getting into GTA: CW. It's fun but is not a good pickup and play game. So based on the many positive reviews, I picked up Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes and so far I am enjoying it.
One weird thing about North Dakota is that every place seems to sell Beer Cheese soup. I will never try it but it seems to be popular.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Startup Day 3
Temperature did not get above -10 F today.
Nothing really happened today. Just work and Sons of Anarchy. The show is good but it is no The Shield.
Nothing really happened today. Just work and Sons of Anarchy. The show is good but it is no The Shield.
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