I'm getting a little sick of the cold.
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You should click on these:
- Yes, alcohol was involved.
- Here's a list of things to do in each of the fifty states.
Friday, February 28, 2014
It's cold. Again.
I don't know if it's another polar vortex or just a swirley but whatever it is, it's cold.
I'm getting a little sick of the cold.
You should click on these:
I'm getting a little sick of the cold.
You should click on these:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
I'm hoping the new shirts arrive today.
During the winter, I wear a particular type of shirt. It is basically a light weight chamois shirt.
I'm not a fan of flannel and I don't like pullovers, I really only like those chamois shirts. I don't like the heavy weights because I feel like I'm wearing a quilt and the medium weights are just as bad.
No sir, I like the light weights. They are warm enough for me and they don't weigh me down.
I also like the shirts that have the button down collar because chamois shirts tend to get gigantic permanent wrinkles and if the collar doesn't button down, it eventually looks like the wings on the Flying Nun's hat.
Anyways, I managed to find the ones I want at Cabela's and I ordered two of them.
The problem with ordering clothes over the internet is you don't know what you got until you get it.
I'm hoping they turn out to be what I want because it turns out that I am actually easy to please.
Here are some links:
I'm not a fan of flannel and I don't like pullovers, I really only like those chamois shirts. I don't like the heavy weights because I feel like I'm wearing a quilt and the medium weights are just as bad.
No sir, I like the light weights. They are warm enough for me and they don't weigh me down.
I also like the shirts that have the button down collar because chamois shirts tend to get gigantic permanent wrinkles and if the collar doesn't button down, it eventually looks like the wings on the Flying Nun's hat.
Anyways, I managed to find the ones I want at Cabela's and I ordered two of them.
The problem with ordering clothes over the internet is you don't know what you got until you get it.
I'm hoping they turn out to be what I want because it turns out that I am actually easy to please.
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Here are some links:
- Only in Florida.
- You have got to love dogs.
- Speaking of dogs, I have got to get one of these!
- We're gonna need a sh!tload of pancakes.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Can we stop using the catch-phrase "World Class"?
I am sick and tired of hearing companies use the words "World Class" to describe themselves.
What the hell does it mean anyways?
Does it mean that it's the best in the world?
I doubt it.
Best is an opinion, not description. For instance, I think Ford's are best and you think Kia's are best. You are obviously deranged and wrong but far be it from me to correct you and your silly little opinion.
Does it mean that it's world wide?
Big Y uses the phrase "World Class" in the name of it's stores but I'm pretty sure they are a local company.
They should change their name to "Big Y Springfield and Surrounding Communities Class Market".
It's a meaningless and annoying phrase.
Stop using it.
You might enjoy these links:
What the hell does it mean anyways?
Does it mean that it's the best in the world?
I doubt it.
Best is an opinion, not description. For instance, I think Ford's are best and you think Kia's are best. You are obviously deranged and wrong but far be it from me to correct you and your silly little opinion.
Does it mean that it's world wide?
Big Y uses the phrase "World Class" in the name of it's stores but I'm pretty sure they are a local company.
They should change their name to "Big Y Springfield and Surrounding Communities Class Market".
It's a meaningless and annoying phrase.
Stop using it.
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You might enjoy these links:
- Wasn't this an episode of Benny Hill?
- What the hell is wrong with kids these days.
- Pantless Teachers Aide would be a great name for 1970's garage band.
- You know, for a family that is supposed to be smart, they sure screw up a lot.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
I'm tired.
John says it's because I'm old and, to be honest with you, I can't disagree with him.
Attention people that are not yet old:
When I was a teenager, and even up into my 20s, I could come home at 2:30 in the morning, crawl into bed and sleep until 1:00 in the afternoon. That was some seriously good sleep and I always felt pretty damned good afterwards.
Then I got old and my sleep pattern changed to:
As you can see, I rarely get more than 4 hours of sleep but dammit, my urinary tract is working at full speed!
So anyways, I'm tired and I don't feel like spending a lot of time reading "news" websites looking for actual news
It's hard because the stories you read aren't really news. The self-aggrandizing drivel published by the media outlets to make themselves or their chosen politician look good.
It's hard work and requires that I concentrate.
I don't feel like concentrating.
While I get some highly unsatisfying yet completely worthless sleep, you can click these links:
Attention people that are not yet old:
- Get all the sleep you can because when you get old, your ability to sleep for any length of time goes away.
When I was a teenager, and even up into my 20s, I could come home at 2:30 in the morning, crawl into bed and sleep until 1:00 in the afternoon. That was some seriously good sleep and I always felt pretty damned good afterwards.
Then I got old and my sleep pattern changed to:
| 9:00pm | - | fall asleep |
| 11:00pm | - | wake up and go pee |
| 11:30pm | - | fall asleep |
| 2:00am | - | wake up and go pee |
| 2:30am | - | fall asleep |
| 5:00am | - | get woken up by the dog, who needs to go pee |
| 6:30am | - | go to work |
| Noon | - | get some lunch |
| 1:00pm | - | try to stay awake at desk. Realize I need to go pee |
| 4:00pm | - | go home and fall asleep in recliner |
| 4:05pm | - | get woken up by dog who is agitated because I didn't let him out to pee when I got home |
As you can see, I rarely get more than 4 hours of sleep but dammit, my urinary tract is working at full speed!
So anyways, I'm tired and I don't feel like spending a lot of time reading "news" websites looking for actual news
It's hard because the stories you read aren't really news. The self-aggrandizing drivel published by the media outlets to make themselves or their chosen politician look good.
It's hard work and requires that I concentrate.
I don't feel like concentrating.
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While I get some highly unsatisfying yet completely worthless sleep, you can click these links:
- We just lost a true American hero.
- Our school administrators at work...
- Presenting this episodes Brilliant Criminal of the Month.
- This petition was started by Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Davis and that wonderful corporation known as Budweiser. You should sign it.
Monday, February 24, 2014
It was a good day today.
I love this time of the year.
Since it was such a nice day, I decided to turn it into a long day.
That means this is a short post.
Try these links out:
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Since it was such a nice day, I decided to turn it into a long day.
That means this is a short post.
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Try these links out:
- Well, this sucks.
- This guy needs to do less crack. Or maybe he needs to do more crack. I don't know. All I know is he needs to do something.
- Isn't this the guy that pushed through the legislation to put the tolls back on the western end of the Mass Pike? Yep, that's the guy.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Furniture moving day.
My daughter will be moving back in with us after she graduates. She will be living back home while she pursues her masters degree. Since she is moving back home, she and her mom decided it would be a good time to update her room.
Yesterday, they went shopping for a new bed and found what she wanted. They bought it and had it delivered today.
That means that I spent most of my day moving beds and assorted other furniture.
You see, my daughter got a new bed and that meant the two twin beds she had in her room were now considered surplus. One of them went in the room formerly occupied by my eldest which meant his old bed was now considered surplus.
That meant I had to haul two beds down into the basement to await their fate.
My back is killing me.
While I nurse my aching back, you can try these links out for size:
Yesterday, they went shopping for a new bed and found what she wanted. They bought it and had it delivered today.
That means that I spent most of my day moving beds and assorted other furniture.
You see, my daughter got a new bed and that meant the two twin beds she had in her room were now considered surplus. One of them went in the room formerly occupied by my eldest which meant his old bed was now considered surplus.
That meant I had to haul two beds down into the basement to await their fate.
My back is killing me.
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While I nurse my aching back, you can try these links out for size:
- Yes, alcohol was involved.
- Here's you Naked Man In The News story.
- Only in Florida.
- Key phrase in this story: "...carries a pink Taser with her everywhere she goes..."
Saturday, February 22, 2014
No bronze either
The U.S. Hockey team got spanked pretty well by Finland. They ended up losing the Bronze Medal game by a score of 5-0.
I told you that Tuuka Rask was a hell of a goalie.
In Red Sox news, they recently contracted with a local boy from West Springfield.
Chris Capuano is a kid who graduated from Cathedral and Duke University before he was drafted by the Diamondbacks back in 1999. He's a pretty good pitcher but he's in his 15th year in the majors so he's no spring chicken.
They offered him a one year contract to pitch out of the bullpen when Ryan Dempster said that he was basically retiring. Hopefully he works out and helps the Red Sox have another excellent season.
You might like these links:
I told you that Tuuka Rask was a hell of a goalie.
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In Red Sox news, they recently contracted with a local boy from West Springfield.
Chris Capuano is a kid who graduated from Cathedral and Duke University before he was drafted by the Diamondbacks back in 1999. He's a pretty good pitcher but he's in his 15th year in the majors so he's no spring chicken.
They offered him a one year contract to pitch out of the bullpen when Ryan Dempster said that he was basically retiring. Hopefully he works out and helps the Red Sox have another excellent season.
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You might like these links:
- Only in Florida.
- Presenting this episodes Brilliant Criminal of the Week.
- Only in Florida.
- Another case of random icicle violence.
Friday, February 21, 2014
No gold but maybe bronze.
Canada was just too much for the U.S. hockey team and they ended up losing 1-0 in the semi-finals. That means Canada will play Sweden in the Gold/Silver medal match and the U.S. will play Finland in the Bronze medal match.
The only issue I see for the U.S. is that the goalie for Finland is Tuuka Rask. He plays for the Boston Bruins and he's a hell of a goalie. Hopefully he'll have a bad day tomorrow and give up a few goals.
All that aside, the real problem with the U.S. loss to Canada is this.
My daughter is home for the weekend and we are expcting my youngest (and his band mates) to blow into town sometime late this evening or very, very early tomorrow morning.
They have a gig out near Framingham tonight and tomorrow they are in Bridgeport, CT. They asked if they could crash at our place so I have a feeling I won't be getting much sleep tonight.
Oh well.
Links are here:
The only issue I see for the U.S. is that the goalie for Finland is Tuuka Rask. He plays for the Boston Bruins and he's a hell of a goalie. Hopefully he'll have a bad day tomorrow and give up a few goals.
All that aside, the real problem with the U.S. loss to Canada is this.
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My daughter is home for the weekend and we are expcting my youngest (and his band mates) to blow into town sometime late this evening or very, very early tomorrow morning.
They have a gig out near Framingham tonight and tomorrow they are in Bridgeport, CT. They asked if they could crash at our place so I have a feeling I won't be getting much sleep tonight.
Oh well.
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Links are here:
- What's worse - A weasel in your curtains or a bee in your bonnet...
- Duct tape - Is there anything it can't do?
- Smart. Very, very smart.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
They almost did it.
The US Women's Hockey team was up 2-1 when Canada pulled it's goalie. That was when the US sent the puck rattling down the ice towards Canada's open net and...
...it hit the left post of the net and bounced to the left of the goal.
That was when Canada scored and took the game into overtime.
Had the puck gone into the net, the game probably would have ended in favor of the US with a 3-2 win but it wasn't to be.
Nine minutes into the 20 minute sudden-death overtime, Canada scored and took home the gold medal in women's hockey.
In other news, the Venezuelan's, the Ukrainian's, the Syrian's, the Afghani's the Egyptians and the Iraqi's are all killing each other.
We should stay the hell out of it.
Here are some links:
...it hit the left post of the net and bounced to the left of the goal.
That was when Canada scored and took the game into overtime.
Had the puck gone into the net, the game probably would have ended in favor of the US with a 3-2 win but it wasn't to be.
Nine minutes into the 20 minute sudden-death overtime, Canada scored and took home the gold medal in women's hockey.
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In other news, the Venezuelan's, the Ukrainian's, the Syrian's, the Afghani's the Egyptians and the Iraqi's are all killing each other.
We should stay the hell out of it.
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Here are some links:
- Dave Barry is a funny guy.
- You gotta love engineers.
- Key name in this story: "Aphinity Marday Jumping Bull".
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
So far, so good.
I continue to monitor the ice dam situation.
So far, there appears to be no leaks.
This has been your ice dam update.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled broadcast.
These are today's links:
So far, there appears to be no leaks.
This has been your ice dam update.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled broadcast.
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These are today's links:
- Key phrase in this story: "He decided to leave."
- John sends us this highly amusing and slightly gross video.
- Holy Crap! One of the greatest baseball teams in all time! And The Mick is farting! I love it!
- Only in Florida.
- Curling is one tough sport.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
It might be time...
...for some of those famous calcium chloride-filled pantyhose.
Despite using my roof rake religiously, I suspect there is a major ice dam on the north side of my roof. I keep checking our bedroom ceilings for water spots and so far, nothing. But I have a feeling that might change.
If we make it to the weekend without any damage, I'll go up there and chip away at all the icicles. That way I'll be able to see if there is a dam or if it's just a major collection of icicles.
I wonder if Joe Kennedy has anything to say about his new "good friend", President Maduro of Venezuela?
That man has annoyed the crap out of me with his self-effacing commercials making it look like he is a hard working guy bringing relief to the huddled masses.
Bullshit.
He pays himself a salary in excess of half a million dollars to run an organization that might, and I emphasis the word might, give grandma enough oil to make it through a mild December.
As for those commercials, they are nothing more than a clever propaganda tool used by Chavez, and now Maduro, to make it look like they aren't the despotic dictators they really are.
And now, the people of Venezuela are rising up against that regime but Kennedy says nothing. Not a damned thing. He just keeps on cashing his checks and spewing rubbish about how great the leaders of Venezuela are.
Screw you Joe. You're just another pompous Kennedy looking out for what's best for him.
These links may, or may not, entertain you:
Despite using my roof rake religiously, I suspect there is a major ice dam on the north side of my roof. I keep checking our bedroom ceilings for water spots and so far, nothing. But I have a feeling that might change.
If we make it to the weekend without any damage, I'll go up there and chip away at all the icicles. That way I'll be able to see if there is a dam or if it's just a major collection of icicles.
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I wonder if Joe Kennedy has anything to say about his new "good friend", President Maduro of Venezuela?
That man has annoyed the crap out of me with his self-effacing commercials making it look like he is a hard working guy bringing relief to the huddled masses.
Bullshit.
He pays himself a salary in excess of half a million dollars to run an organization that might, and I emphasis the word might, give grandma enough oil to make it through a mild December.
As for those commercials, they are nothing more than a clever propaganda tool used by Chavez, and now Maduro, to make it look like they aren't the despotic dictators they really are.
And now, the people of Venezuela are rising up against that regime but Kennedy says nothing. Not a damned thing. He just keeps on cashing his checks and spewing rubbish about how great the leaders of Venezuela are.
Screw you Joe. You're just another pompous Kennedy looking out for what's best for him.
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These links may, or may not, entertain you:
- If there is anyone out there that is shocked by this, please raise your hand so the nice men in the white coats can escort you back to your padded room.
- There are a lot of things in this world that I don't need to know about. This is one of them.
- Key phrase in this story: "Namely, the statute neither requires that a defendant have specifically intended to annoy another, nor does it employ an objective standard to assess whether a defendant’s conduct would be annoying to a reasonable person."
- I'm not sure there is anything I can say about this that wouldn't get me in trouble.
- Forget the self-lacing sneakers. I want a hoverboard.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Guess what!
It's gonna snow again tomorrow!
Isn't that great!
....
So my friend, and occasional contributor to The Daily News©, Chris, posted on his facebook page that it has been 8 years since his life was forever altered.
I met Chris 12 or 13 years ago when he volunteered to help me coach a bunch of out-of-control middle school baseball players. I'm not sure he knew what he was getting in to but he stuck it out, learned a few things and we became friends.
I pick my friends wisely. I always have and I always will.
I don't have a lot of them but the ones I do have are all of the same type.
My friends are the people you want standing next to you if you ever find yourself in a bad situation.
They are the type of people who will stand back-to-back with you in a dark alley on a bad night.
They won't give you their last $10.00 but they will use it to buy a six pack and commiserate with you.
Chris is one of those people and that is why a lot of us are glad he survived that night and is still around to drive us all just a little nuts.
Isn't that great!
....
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So my friend, and occasional contributor to The Daily News©, Chris, posted on his facebook page that it has been 8 years since his life was forever altered.
I met Chris 12 or 13 years ago when he volunteered to help me coach a bunch of out-of-control middle school baseball players. I'm not sure he knew what he was getting in to but he stuck it out, learned a few things and we became friends.
I pick my friends wisely. I always have and I always will.
I don't have a lot of them but the ones I do have are all of the same type.
My friends are the people you want standing next to you if you ever find yourself in a bad situation.
They are the type of people who will stand back-to-back with you in a dark alley on a bad night.
They won't give you their last $10.00 but they will use it to buy a six pack and commiserate with you.
Chris is one of those people and that is why a lot of us are glad he survived that night and is still around to drive us all just a little nuts.
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Try these links:- Only in Pennsylvania.
- Presenting this episodes Brilliant Criminal of the Month.
- Only in Florida.
- Here's your Naked Man In The News story.
- Key entry from our favorite police blotter: "8:43 p.m. Someone saw a man walking down Highway 2 West."
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Okay, now I'm sick of snow.
I'm not entirely sure where the plow guy found those giant chunks of iceberg he left at the end of my driveway but man, those things where heavy.
The Beast had a time of it getting through but, in the end, the plow guy's iceberg chunks were no match for my massive machine.
I'm sorry but the inclusion of professional hockey players on the US Olympic team takes some of the excitement out of the game for me.
There will never be another "Miracle on Ice" because the 1980 US Olympic Hockey team was made up of college kids. As a matter of fact, four of those kids were from Boston University which made it even more exciting.
Watching the games today is no different than watching a NHL game.
Here are some links:
The Beast had a time of it getting through but, in the end, the plow guy's iceberg chunks were no match for my massive machine.
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I'm sorry but the inclusion of professional hockey players on the US Olympic team takes some of the excitement out of the game for me.
There will never be another "Miracle on Ice" because the 1980 US Olympic Hockey team was made up of college kids. As a matter of fact, four of those kids were from Boston University which made it even more exciting.
Watching the games today is no different than watching a NHL game.
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Here are some links:
- Boy, they really don't know much about snow down in the deep south, do they...
- Key phrase in this story: "She told dispatchers to guess where she was and then find her"
- At least they're having fun over there.
- Key phrase in this story: "It’s obvious that Pickens County has nothing better to do"
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Another day of snow.
It's snowing again but that doesn't matter.
What matters is that spring training has begun:
In case you forgot or are too lazy to scroll back through my posts, here's the broadcast schedule:
Soon....
My wife, who likes to make fun of me for watching curling, asked where someone would go to learn to curl. I did a little googling and found The Broomstones Curling Club out in Wayland, MA.
As a joke, I was going to sign her up but when I looked around the website, I found this:
I guess I'm not the only one that likes curling.
And no, I didn't add her to the waiting list. I have better things to spend $260.00 on.
Here are a few links:
What matters is that spring training has begun:
In case you forgot or are too lazy to scroll back through my posts, here's the broadcast schedule:
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME |
| Sunday, March 2 | Baltimore | 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 8 | Baltimore (Sarasota) | 1:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 9 | Pittsburgh (Bradenton) | 1:00 PM |
| Monday, March 10 | Tampa Bay | 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 15 | Philadelphia | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 16 | Tampa Bay (Port Charlotte) | 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 19 | Pittsburgh | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 20 | New York Yankees | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 22 | Atlanta (Orlando) | 1:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 23 | Tampa Bay | 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 25 | Tampa Bay (Port Charlotte) | 1:00 PM |
| Friday, March 28 | Minnesota (Hammond Stadium) | 1:00 PM |
Soon....
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My wife, who likes to make fun of me for watching curling, asked where someone would go to learn to curl. I did a little googling and found The Broomstones Curling Club out in Wayland, MA.
As a joke, I was going to sign her up but when I looked around the website, I found this:
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Your first half-season curling costs only $130. However, Broomstones Curling Club is currently full and is not accepting new members. We appreciate your interest in curling. Please add yourself to our waiting list.
I guess I'm not the only one that likes curling.
And no, I didn't add her to the waiting list. I have better things to spend $260.00 on.
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Here are a few links:
- Key phrase in this story: "...dashcam footage from the police car showing the driver expressing difficulty at leaving his car."
- "We can't possibly hold the winter festival during the winter...."
- Pffftttt.... College students.....
- Pffftttt.... Americans....
Friday, February 14, 2014
No surgery for my youngest.
We went up to Keene, picked up my youngest and headed back here to go to a doctors appointment at Baystate.
Three weeks ago he wound up at the local hospital up there because his throat hurt and it was constricting to the point where he was having trouble breathing. The ER doctor discovered an abscess on his tonsils and massive swelling of his throat. He put him on an IV filled with antibiotics and got him breathing again.
The following day, he went to see a Ear Nose and Throat guy who lanced the abscess and recommended he see a surgeon to determine if his tonsils should come out.
Long story short, he saw the surgeon and the surgeon said no need for the tonsils to come out.
So now we're home and I'm watching curling.
It's men's curling so it's not as good as women's curling.
In case you don't know, curling is a sport that involves throwing stones down a sheet of ice and then going drinking afterwards. When it comes to women, the curlers are generally young and attractive. The men, however, are basically the 40 year old guys you see at the local bar.
You know the guys - they have two ashtrays on the table, three pitchers of Bud, four glasses and there are probably some empty shot glasses left over from the boilermakers they started with.
Not the most attractive guys but they know how to have a good time.
Try these links:
Three weeks ago he wound up at the local hospital up there because his throat hurt and it was constricting to the point where he was having trouble breathing. The ER doctor discovered an abscess on his tonsils and massive swelling of his throat. He put him on an IV filled with antibiotics and got him breathing again.
The following day, he went to see a Ear Nose and Throat guy who lanced the abscess and recommended he see a surgeon to determine if his tonsils should come out.
Long story short, he saw the surgeon and the surgeon said no need for the tonsils to come out.
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So now we're home and I'm watching curling.
It's men's curling so it's not as good as women's curling.
In case you don't know, curling is a sport that involves throwing stones down a sheet of ice and then going drinking afterwards. When it comes to women, the curlers are generally young and attractive. The men, however, are basically the 40 year old guys you see at the local bar.
You know the guys - they have two ashtrays on the table, three pitchers of Bud, four glasses and there are probably some empty shot glasses left over from the boilermakers they started with.
Not the most attractive guys but they know how to have a good time.
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Try these links:
- It's the old 'forgetful dwarf' defense.
- It should be okay for the cops to just whack these people in the forehead with their night sticks.
- Key phrase in this story: "...leave it on the counter, packaged, for three years and it'd still be edible."
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Another day of working from home.
My wife and I both worked at home today and as usual, we got a lot done without risking any car accidents.
At some point during the day, my wife informed me that the dog was having difficulties. Seems that when he went outside to take care of his business, his "package" was dragging in the snow. She asked if I would be so kind as to clear some space in the back yard for him.
So after doing my driveway and raking the snow off my roof, I cleared a path into the back yard and did an area for him to "conduct his business".
I'm a good dog owner.
I was supposed to go to Keene to bring my youngest home for a doctors appointment tomorrow but that didn't happen. That means I'm taking tomorrow off.
That means I have a four day weekend.
Have I ever mentioned that I like four day weekends?
You can try these links if you would like:
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At some point during the day, my wife informed me that the dog was having difficulties. Seems that when he went outside to take care of his business, his "package" was dragging in the snow. She asked if I would be so kind as to clear some space in the back yard for him.
So after doing my driveway and raking the snow off my roof, I cleared a path into the back yard and did an area for him to "conduct his business".
I'm a good dog owner.
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I was supposed to go to Keene to bring my youngest home for a doctors appointment tomorrow but that didn't happen. That means I'm taking tomorrow off.
That means I have a four day weekend.
Have I ever mentioned that I like four day weekends?
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You can try these links if you would like:
- Presenting this episodes Brilliant Criminal of the Week.
- Only in Florida.
- Here's your Naked Guy In The News story.
- Monkey Stud would be a great name for a 1980s big hair band.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
It's not warming up.
Not warming up at all...
Someone is stealing our degrees and I wish they would stop.
I'm supposed to go to Keene NH tomorrow afternoon to bring my youngest home for a doctors appointment on Friday.
Something tells me it's going to be an interesting drive.
Try these links:
Someone is stealing our degrees and I wish they would stop.
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I'm supposed to go to Keene NH tomorrow afternoon to bring my youngest home for a doctors appointment on Friday.
Something tells me it's going to be an interesting drive.
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Try these links:
- Why would he throw the dog?
- It's only a matter of time before they outlaw these things.
- Here's a great mug shot...
- Let me be the first to say, "No, no you're not."
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
We owe someone a degree.
It was just a little cold this morning.
Last night was one of those nights where I got no good sleep.
I fell asleep at 9:00, woke at 11:00, fell asleep at 11:30, woke at 2:00, fell asleep at 2:30, woke at 4:30, emptied the dishwasher, made the coffee, fell asleep at 5:00 and woke up at 5:30.
I hate those kind of nights. I'm usually asleep at my desk around 2:00 in the afternoon after those kind of nights.
And that is never good for my productivity level...
There is a report going around the financial world about a bizarre coincidence regarding the current Dow Jones Industrial Average and the DJIA from 1928 (The Great Depression).
Here is the chart that has everyone up in arms:
As you can see, the squiggly line from 1928 to 1929 looks a lot like the squiggly line from 2013 to 2014. This has a lot of people in the financial world all in a tizzy and concerned that we're about to enter another depression.
The problem that I see is the depiction of the values instead of the percentage.
The chart from 1928-1929 shows a market drop from 350 points to 200 points. That's a drop of 43% of the value of the DJIA.
The chart from 2013-2014 shows a market drop from 16000 points to 13400 points. That's a drop of 17% of the value of the DJIA.
Now don't get me wrong, 17% is a big hit to most people's retirement portfolios but it's not enough to cause a depression like the 1928 stock market crash did.
Besides, despite what the federal government would have you believe, we're already in a depression. All a 17% drop in the market will do is make it worse for a brief period and then begin the process of growth.
I made it home in time to watch some Curling. It was the United States against Great Britain.
I'm an American and I love my country and I hope the United States wins but if the US is gonna lose, I hope it loses to Great Britain...
The following links are for you:
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Last night was one of those nights where I got no good sleep.
I fell asleep at 9:00, woke at 11:00, fell asleep at 11:30, woke at 2:00, fell asleep at 2:30, woke at 4:30, emptied the dishwasher, made the coffee, fell asleep at 5:00 and woke up at 5:30.
I hate those kind of nights. I'm usually asleep at my desk around 2:00 in the afternoon after those kind of nights.
And that is never good for my productivity level...
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There is a report going around the financial world about a bizarre coincidence regarding the current Dow Jones Industrial Average and the DJIA from 1928 (The Great Depression).
Here is the chart that has everyone up in arms:
As you can see, the squiggly line from 1928 to 1929 looks a lot like the squiggly line from 2013 to 2014. This has a lot of people in the financial world all in a tizzy and concerned that we're about to enter another depression.
The problem that I see is the depiction of the values instead of the percentage.
The chart from 1928-1929 shows a market drop from 350 points to 200 points. That's a drop of 43% of the value of the DJIA.
The chart from 2013-2014 shows a market drop from 16000 points to 13400 points. That's a drop of 17% of the value of the DJIA.
Now don't get me wrong, 17% is a big hit to most people's retirement portfolios but it's not enough to cause a depression like the 1928 stock market crash did.
Besides, despite what the federal government would have you believe, we're already in a depression. All a 17% drop in the market will do is make it worse for a brief period and then begin the process of growth.
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I made it home in time to watch some Curling. It was the United States against Great Britain.
I'm an American and I love my country and I hope the United States wins but if the US is gonna lose, I hope it loses to Great Britain...
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The following links are for you:
- The Japanese continue to maintain their number one position in the "Craziest People on the Planet" contest.
- And I thought the T.S.A. was bad....
- I'm not sure if this is a Naked Guy(s) In The News story or not. You decide....
- Some people are really picky about their junk food....
- Only in Florida.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Gosh darn it all to heck...
...I missed the olympic womens curling event this morning.
It was on at 5:00 am this morning and since I'm usually up by 4:30, I figured I had plenty time to get up, make the coffee, tune in the TV and settle in to watch an hour of curling.
Only problem is, last night was the first night in a long time that my brain & my body decided to work together to get a good nights sleep. I slept until 5:45 this morning and missed the curling.
Oh well.
They keep trying....
...but I keep refusing.
Even when they offer me a "FREE MINI DAY BAG", whatever the hell that is.
Try these links:
It was on at 5:00 am this morning and since I'm usually up by 4:30, I figured I had plenty time to get up, make the coffee, tune in the TV and settle in to watch an hour of curling.
Only problem is, last night was the first night in a long time that my brain & my body decided to work together to get a good nights sleep. I slept until 5:45 this morning and missed the curling.
Oh well.
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They keep trying....
...but I keep refusing.
Even when they offer me a "FREE MINI DAY BAG", whatever the hell that is.
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Try these links:
- We don't pay cops enough.
- Only in Florida.
- Only in Texas.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
The schedule is out:
NESN has announced their spring training broadcast schedule:
Enjoy these links:
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME* |
| Sunday, March 2 | Baltimore | 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 8 | Baltimore (Sarasota) | 1:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 9 | Pittsburgh (Bradenton) | 1:00 PM |
| Monday, March 10 | Tampa Bay | 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 15 | Philadelphia | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 16 | Tampa Bay (Port Charlotte) | 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 19 | Pittsburgh | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 20 | New York Yankees | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 22 | Atlanta (Orlando) | 1:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 23 | Tampa Bay | 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 25 | Tampa Bay (Port Charlotte) | 1:00 PM |
| Friday, March 28 | Minnesota (Hammond Stadium) | 1:00 PM |
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Enjoy these links:
- Only at Walmart.
- Russians: They know how to get someones attention.
- Only in Florida.
- The Japanese continue to maintain their number one position in the "Craziest People on the Planet" contest.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Everything is done.
I managed to finish the taxes for my two college students and then I did the FAFSA for my youngest. This means that all of the paperwork necessary to give the government all of my money has been completed.
I hate giving the government all my money.
The Olympics started out boring as hell when they showed an hour of cross country skiing.
If there is anything more boring than watching cross country skiing, I don't know what it is.
But on the high side, they ended up showing that ski jumping.
Every time I watch ski jumping, all I can think of is the opening to Wide World of Sports.
Here are a few links you can click on:
I hate giving the government all my money.
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The Olympics started out boring as hell when they showed an hour of cross country skiing.
If there is anything more boring than watching cross country skiing, I don't know what it is.
But on the high side, they ended up showing that ski jumping.
Every time I watch ski jumping, all I can think of is the opening to Wide World of Sports.
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Here are a few links you can click on:
- It's only a matter of tie before the government steps in and bans these things.
- This is why we need to bring back asylums for the insane.
- Only in Florida.
- Take a bite out of crime!
Friday, February 7, 2014
I only care about Curling.
I realize that curling, as an Olympic sport, is often the target of ridicule and jest. I understand that some "athletes" think of it as shuffleboard on ice. I know that the late night comedians all make fun of it but dammit, I don't care. As long as there is a Swedish Womans Curling Team, it will be a sport worth watching.
And I will be watching it...
And speaking of sports worth watching, only 8 more days until pitchers and catchers report.
Here are some links:
And I will be watching it...
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And speaking of sports worth watching, only 8 more days until pitchers and catchers report.
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Here are some links:
- And this, my friends, is why we need the death penalty in this state.
- This guy must have really wanted to see some Curling...
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Back in the office today.
I managed to survive my drive into work this morning, despite the fact that the roads had a layer of slushy ice and a whole bunch of idiotic drivers.
At the intersection of Wilbraham and Breckwood, the moron in the rear-wheel drive Ford "Police Intercepter" (Well, that's what it said on the back of the car...) decided he needed to be the ahead of everyone else so he came up in what would normally be the right lane. Today, there was no right lane, just 4 inches of chunky slush.
When the light turned green, he hit the gas and proceeded to pirouette through the intersection.
It was fun to watch for those of us behind him but I'm pretty sure both the guy next to him and the crossing guard weren't all that thrilled. He almost swerved into the car next him and then over-corrected and headed straight for the crossing guard standing on the sidewalk.
Fortunately he took his foot off the gas, changed his underwear and decided to get in line like a good little boy and we all proceeded safely down Wilbraham Road to our respective destinations.
Speaking of the crossing guard, I'm going to write a letter to the head crossing guard and let him know that the guy working at Wilbraham and Breckwood is one seriously dedicated and excellent crossing guard.
When I was sitting at the light, waiting for the aforementioned show to begin, I watched the guard step into the road with a snow shovel (which I'm pretty sure is not standard issue for crossing guards) and start shoveling all the crap off the crosswalk so his charges would have a clear place to walk.
I thought that was pretty decent of him.
Try these links:
At the intersection of Wilbraham and Breckwood, the moron in the rear-wheel drive Ford "Police Intercepter" (Well, that's what it said on the back of the car...) decided he needed to be the ahead of everyone else so he came up in what would normally be the right lane. Today, there was no right lane, just 4 inches of chunky slush.
When the light turned green, he hit the gas and proceeded to pirouette through the intersection.
It was fun to watch for those of us behind him but I'm pretty sure both the guy next to him and the crossing guard weren't all that thrilled. He almost swerved into the car next him and then over-corrected and headed straight for the crossing guard standing on the sidewalk.
Fortunately he took his foot off the gas, changed his underwear and decided to get in line like a good little boy and we all proceeded safely down Wilbraham Road to our respective destinations.
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Speaking of the crossing guard, I'm going to write a letter to the head crossing guard and let him know that the guy working at Wilbraham and Breckwood is one seriously dedicated and excellent crossing guard.
When I was sitting at the light, waiting for the aforementioned show to begin, I watched the guard step into the road with a snow shovel (which I'm pretty sure is not standard issue for crossing guards) and start shoveling all the crap off the crosswalk so his charges would have a clear place to walk.
I thought that was pretty decent of him.
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Try these links:
- I sense The Psycho is strong in this one.
- I sense The Psycho is really, really strong in this one.
- Presenting this episodes Brilliant Criminal of the Month.
- I can't help but wonder if they realize they just set a precedent that might come back to haunt them. Most of them are guilty of at least a misdemeanor and some of them are guilty of felonies.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
I kind of like working from home
I'm thinking that this working from home thing is a pretty damned good idea and I should do it more often.
I was on a conference call with about forty individuals this morning and none of them were at the office. We were sharing computer screens and chatting about stuff when it occurred to me that we live in some pretty cool times.
When I was a kid, my father went to work. There were no "snow days" and no ability to work at home, there was only work. Now, I can plug my computer into my network at home, connect to the network at the office, transfer my phone over to my computer and it's just like I was sitting at my desk.
You gotta love technology.
From what I can tell, we got between 8 and 10 inches of snow. This is the first time this winter the weather dweebs have been remotely close to being correct with their predictions.
My driveway is clean and my taxes are done.
I am a happy guy.
You can click on these links if you want:
I was on a conference call with about forty individuals this morning and none of them were at the office. We were sharing computer screens and chatting about stuff when it occurred to me that we live in some pretty cool times.
When I was a kid, my father went to work. There were no "snow days" and no ability to work at home, there was only work. Now, I can plug my computer into my network at home, connect to the network at the office, transfer my phone over to my computer and it's just like I was sitting at my desk.
You gotta love technology.
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From what I can tell, we got between 8 and 10 inches of snow. This is the first time this winter the weather dweebs have been remotely close to being correct with their predictions.
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My driveway is clean and my taxes are done.
I am a happy guy.
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You can click on these links if you want:
- Keep a good thought for him. He's a gentleman and a genuine good guy.
- Dogs, you gotta love 'em.
- Wait, is he saying he has a job? Who the hell would hire him?
- Key phrase in this story: "She's a fat dog, but not a large dog..."
- I have only one thing to say about this: "Lunch lady". Need I say more?
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Normal Day = Short Post
Today was normal length but a stress-filled day.
The stress started at 7:00 am and went straight through to 5:30 pm.
I'll survive but I don't really have a lot of desire to do any more computer stuff.
Here are a few links:
The stress started at 7:00 am and went straight through to 5:30 pm.
I'll survive but I don't really have a lot of desire to do any more computer stuff.
Here are a few links:
- Only in Pennsylvania.
- No relation....
- Play it where it lies.
Monday, February 3, 2014
It stunk in more ways than one.
Despite my earlier statements, I did watch almost all of the super bowl.
Oops. I'm sorry. I forgot. I'm not allowed to say "super bowl". Let me start over.
Despite my earlier statements, I did indeed watch almost all of that massive waste of time and energy that the NFL put on last night.
Right from the very start it was a fiasco for the Broncos when the center decided to snap the ball into the end zone and Denver's offensive line decided to let every Seahawk on the field run into the end zone after the ball. Turns out that the one lone Bronco in the end zone managed to fall on the ball first and it resulted in a 2 point touch-back instead of a 6 point touchdown.
After that, it became obvious that Payton Manning most have flown into New Jersey with his stash of legal Colorado weed because he was throwing the football like a guy who was fully baked. When he threw the ball, I don't think he had a single clue as to where it was going. he was throwing it all over the place.
Well, not all over the place, just to anyone wearing a white/green jersey.
But that's not the worst part of the so-called "super game". (Actually, I like Stephen Colbert's name for it - "The Superb Owl")
The worst part were all the lame commercials.
The one thing that you could always count on the day after the Superb Owl was all the talk in the office about the commercials. Everyone would tell you what they thought was the best one, which was the worst one and how good the Budweiser commercials were.
Today, no one even mentioned the commercials. All anyone would talk about was the look on Peyton Manning's face when the center snapped the ball over his head into the end zone.
Let me remind you one more time - Curling starts in 8 days and pitchers & catchers report in 12 days.
These links are for you:
Oops. I'm sorry. I forgot. I'm not allowed to say "super bowl". Let me start over.
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Despite my earlier statements, I did indeed watch almost all of that massive waste of time and energy that the NFL put on last night.
Right from the very start it was a fiasco for the Broncos when the center decided to snap the ball into the end zone and Denver's offensive line decided to let every Seahawk on the field run into the end zone after the ball. Turns out that the one lone Bronco in the end zone managed to fall on the ball first and it resulted in a 2 point touch-back instead of a 6 point touchdown.
After that, it became obvious that Payton Manning most have flown into New Jersey with his stash of legal Colorado weed because he was throwing the football like a guy who was fully baked. When he threw the ball, I don't think he had a single clue as to where it was going. he was throwing it all over the place.
Well, not all over the place, just to anyone wearing a white/green jersey.
But that's not the worst part of the so-called "super game". (Actually, I like Stephen Colbert's name for it - "The Superb Owl")
The worst part were all the lame commercials.
The one thing that you could always count on the day after the Superb Owl was all the talk in the office about the commercials. Everyone would tell you what they thought was the best one, which was the worst one and how good the Budweiser commercials were.
Today, no one even mentioned the commercials. All anyone would talk about was the look on Peyton Manning's face when the center snapped the ball over his head into the end zone.
Let me remind you one more time - Curling starts in 8 days and pitchers & catchers report in 12 days.
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These links are for you:
- Key phrase in this story: "...they're recognizing that there's a better way to handle marijuana."
- I get these calls all the time.
- This is how to take pictures of a bald eagle.
- Some of you will find the language in this slightly objectionable.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
We killed that computer.
I went shooting today with my son and one of his friends. We took our pee shooters but I also brought along a shoulder cannon. Since it was an outdoor range, I also decided that it was the perfect opportunity for some extra fun and I brought an old computer I had in my basement.
Let me tell you, when you hit a computer with a high-powered rifle, some interesting things happen.
We put at least 20 rounds into that thing. The entrance holes where nice little 1/4 inch circles but the exit holes were large jagged inch and a half tears. At one point, there was a lot of white smoke coming out of a computer that hasn't been plugged in for at least 10 years.
We also set out some plastic milk jugs filled with water. When you hit a gallon of water with a high-powered slug, you get a nice explosion of water and plastic.
So now you know how I spent my day. It was spent with my son, a bunch of guns and a lot of fun.
Here are some links you can click on while I watch Americas Funniest Home Videos:
Let me tell you, when you hit a computer with a high-powered rifle, some interesting things happen.
We put at least 20 rounds into that thing. The entrance holes where nice little 1/4 inch circles but the exit holes were large jagged inch and a half tears. At one point, there was a lot of white smoke coming out of a computer that hasn't been plugged in for at least 10 years.
We also set out some plastic milk jugs filled with water. When you hit a gallon of water with a high-powered slug, you get a nice explosion of water and plastic.
So now you know how I spent my day. It was spent with my son, a bunch of guns and a lot of fun.
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Here are some links you can click on while I watch Americas Funniest Home Videos:
- Attention everyone, everywhere: Please just leave the freakin' groundhogs alone.
- I'm pretty sure this headline should read, "Cootchie, cootchie, cooo!"
- Why is this even necessary?
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Lots to do today
Two of my three offspring are home with us. This usually means there is stuff to do and that's what happened today.
You can visit these links while I continue doing stuff:
You can visit these links while I continue doing stuff:
- Something tells me I won't be able to vote for him in 2016.
- Only in Florida.
- Someone has a lot of free time on his hands.
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