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Meanwhile, at the kitties cams - pye shows his gut while I get dressed this morning - Newt looks out the window at a sunrise over the bay.
- Location:20714
- Music:back creaking and popping
Thnaks for your patience, dear journal.
- Location:bowie, md
- Mood:
busy - Music:cal tort music - XTC playing Mayor of Simpleton
i dont think i’ll be a chicken for halloween this year
William is an entrepreneur!
william posting his haunted house sign
added - also - newt watching the world spin on.
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- Location:20714
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tired
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- Location:calverton, md
- Music:beep beep - vroom vroom
Bisop in the woods yesterday - sculpture is about 18 feet tall.
bhk and me still at bluegrass - note bhk’s cap - monkey on a tractor
at the good deale bluegrass festival. some solid talent and good food here. bhk. chris and larry are along for the ride
beautiful weather today. cool and clear.
creation in a tree… I like this one more than scream!
meme - take a picture of yourself right now, don’t change your clothes, don’t fix your hair… just take a picture. post that picture with NO editing, post these instructions with your picture.
Hm - not the best picture, but sent via cell-phone to flicker which can directly repost to lj. neat technology, for all my glassy-eyed poorly focused self at work.
- Location:calverton, md
- Mood: working
- Music:a/c running needlessly
clay monster gotten at artsfest. his head opens up into a jar.
more info about the creators at www.claymonster.net/
clouds and a tiny red helicopter in view from where I stand at the bus stop.
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- Location:calverton, md
quizmeme via silentyrs / phillykat
80 questions
1. What curse phrase do you use the most?
Dammit!
2. Do you own an iPod?
only as community property - BHK has one
3. What person on your f-list do you talk to the most?
BHK - we are married and living in the same house!
4. What time is your alarm clock set to?
4:50am on workdays / 7:50 on Saturday / sleep in on sunday
5. Do you still remember the first person you kissed?
Yup - I was in first grade - a platonic but “girlfriend” kiss - Diana Horton
6. Do you remember where you were on 09/11/01?
Yup - working the noon-8pm shift at FMM
7. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
I’d rather take the picture.
8. What was the last movie you watched?
In the theater.. it was Tropic Thunder, I Think.
9. Do any of your friends have children?
Sure, a lot do.
10. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
I’ve been called that, and worse.
11. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep?
Nope - I zonk off when I hit the hay.
12. What cd is currently in your cd player?
Well…In the DVD player of my computer, there’s a copy of
13. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
more of a soy milk sort, unless it’s in ice cream or cereal. if pressed, chocolate.
14. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
I’m sure they have.
15. When was the last time you had Starbucks?
last weekend, when we saw the banana trike. probably won’t go again for a long time though.
16. Can you whistle?
yes, but not well.
17. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
hmm.. “hey! that’s a girl!” on the lowest level. on a more reptilian scale, likely to be posture, skin and hair quality
18. What are you looking forward to?
end of current work project, Halloween
19. Did you watch cartoons as a child?
sure thing.. .best excuse to vegetate until 10am.
20. Do you own any band t-shirts?
surly, somewhere. I think I have a rusted root and pearl jam shirt waiting to embarrass my wife somewhere.
21. What will you be doing in one hour?
having dinner / watching tv
22. Is anyone in love with you?
Yup! bhk!
23. What was the last song you heard?
something by smashing pumpkins - that “despite all my rag, I am still just a rat in a cage” pap.
24. Last time you cried?
Today.
25. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop?
desktop
26. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
not really. I prefer books and electronic toys.
27. What’s the weather like?
dark outside - partly cloudy
28. Would you ever date a girl/guy covered in tattoos?
sure - depends on what they’re like, otherwise.
29. What did you do before this?
before… “this”? a previous life? job? page in my history? I was.
30. When is the last time you slept on the floor?
three nights ago - watching tv turned to bedtime.
31. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
6, at least - I prefer 7.
32. Do you eat breakfast daily?
no, but I should.
33. Are your days fast-paced?
some are, some aren’t.
34. What did you do last night?
see yesterday’s entry. soup and bad dreams.
35. Do you use sarcasm?
Where effective, yes. not all the time.
36. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
40!!
37. Are you picky about spelling and grammar?
I can be - it depends on the situation. more at work than on a journal page.
38. Have you ever been to six flags?
six flags atlantis in Florida, ages ago.
39. Do you get along better with the same sex or the opposite sex?
I’d say it’s about even, with the same sex at a slight advantage these days.
40. Do you like mustard?
on a hot dog or soft pretzel, yes.
41. Do you sleep on your side?
usually on my back, sometimes on my side.
42. Do you watch the news?
most work mornings, yes, in the background, at least.
43. How did you get one of your scars?
back surgery.
44. Who was the last person to make you mad?
myself.
45. Do you like anybody?
I love my wife, and I like most people. if you mean crushes.. see love.
46. What is the last thing you purchased?
a diet cherry pepsi, I think!
47. What side of the heart do you draw first?
left.
48. Can you dive without plugging your nose?
yes, though I haven’t swum in over a year or two.
49. What colour is your razor?
black, with blue trim.
50. What is your blood-type?
A+
51. Who would you want to be tied to for 24 hours?
not anyone, really. I like to spend time with BHK, Newton, and PYe, but we all like freedom of movement.
52. What is a rumour someone has spread about you?
someone once spread a rumor about me having been in prison… but I never have.
53. How do you feel about carrots?
good in soups, make excellent weapons when sharpened properly.
54. How many chairs at the dining room table?
4. more if you count the bench near the back wall.
55. Which is the best Spice Girl?
Whichever one I’ve heard the least about recently… the blonde, I guess?
56. Do you know what time it is?
yup. on my computer dash.
57. Do you know all the words to the Fresh Prince Theme Song?
most, but all would come if I thought hard about it.
58. What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator?
call for assistance, call bhk to let her know, read my pda until help arrived, hope I didn’t have to use the bathroom.
59. What’s your favourite kind of gum?
spearmint or peppermint
60. T or F: All’s fair in love and war?
F.
61. Do you have a crush on anyone?
wasn’t that “like” above? T
62. Do you know how to use some words correctly, but not know the meaning?
Don’t I need to know them meaning to use them?
63. Do you like to sleep?
yup.
64. Do you know which US states don’t use Daylight Savings Time?
Not sure. Arizona Hawaii and indiana, I think. Oops, got it wrong. turns out indiana does, now.
65. Do you know the song Total Eclipse of the Heart?
I’ve heard it - I couldn’t play it on an instrument or anything.
66. Do you want a bright yellow ‘06 mustang?
For free, sure. May I sell it?
67. What’s something you’ve always wanted?
a happy home and a loving family. I have it, too.
68. Do you have hairy LEGS?
why, YES!
69. Would you rather swim in the ocean or a lake?
Lake, if freshwater. I pefer whatever is cleanest, and less polluted.
70. Do you wear a lot of black?
not really. I wear a lot of yellows, greens, blues.
71. Describe your hair:
short cut on my head - it’s thinning on top, going gray on the sides.
72. Do you have Entomophobia?
I’m not too worried about bugs.
73. Are you an adult?
I am over 21, yes.
74. Where is/are your best friend(s)?
Upstairs, workign on her pc.
75. Do you have a tan?
a slight one
76. Are you a television addict?
not really - more fo a habit. I could drop tv for books and other entertainments.
77. Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
in short burst, yes
78. Are you a sugar freak?
I like sugar, salt, savory and sour flavors in alternaing doses
79. Do you like orange juice?
freshly suzed, yes. from a tin, no
80. What sign are you?
Aquarius / Earth Monkey
bad dream — written upon waking up - translate at whim.
9434 - Monday
BHK made tofu curry / vinegar soup - pumpkin muffins. Awesomely good food, and it makes it feel like autumn is coming.
Tomorrow at work is “football team” day - I don’t have much in football-wear that’s work appropriate, but hopefully my virginia tech denim shirt will suffice.
the concept ships blog - nifty spaceship design and development for sci-fi series.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.
1 year ago - Bluegrass festival with pictures, moon pies, kitties
2 years ago - wedding announcement, hacking the psp, skybar, justice
3 years ago - choco chippie cookies from the great mazinga, 2nd life, python quiz, newt and I horseplay pic, gave RS the smoking image, lj security issues, ADP vs RI, morning picture
4 years ago - skeeters are coming, Approached to hoax, enron should be glad it’s not Chinese, bro’s gf in jail, Colee contacts me
5 years ago - cej gab, goober and nims, Bottle Imps, Napellus, Salamander’s Feather, Screech Owl, Sycomancy, Tiromancy, sex x-rays, pass this on, first night of 24 hour call, universe POVs, super leaping dancers (my standing leap is now about a foot, guinness, anti-spam
6 years ago - rave, dave, mageknight
7 years ago - Ziito, Vulkon, and helpful hints re: gremlins
8 years ago - applelard comes out of the Bon Jovi closet, present reminder, and federal spending thoughts 
- Location:20714
- Music:VAN MORRISON - DEEDLE SONG in my head
our house has a lot more red than I’d have thought, but I like it!
We traded our old china hutch for it - I think we did aok!
Got my serum at last/ at last, and EKG was done. I’ll know more after my doc reviews it.
Yellow Trike at Starbucks, man with bumblebee helmet - Man not shown. Nice Guy - goofy fan of his new ride… made a comment about lack of cup holders.
We went to Starbucks - BHK found a $15 gift card, so we figured we’d go - BHK’s pumpkin spice coffee was pretty nasty - I remember why we don’t go to that starbucks (or really any these days.) My lemonade/ passion fruit tea was jim-dandy.
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Went to the BIG book sale, but I didn’t get anything, and BHK only got maybe 5 rather than our usual take of a big ikea bag’s worth. I think it got fairly picked over before we got there… earlier next time, perhaps.
Selby Sub Shop with in-laws, I had egg salad which was yummy. prior to that, I played spore for a bit while BHK dug on her new books, and Larry cut down the dead bits of our garden with the edge trimmer.
Amy’s taking a pass on vacationing here this week - sick mom at home and she want’s to stick by her there. Hopefully her mom feels better soon. We’ll likely see her in October-December sometime.
Best part of the night was coming home and having a “no power night” - lights low, relaxing to 40s music on the couch, reading a book while curled up with BHK.
Google Maps map annotated with all the places Marco Polo visited during his travels to China and back. Larger map here. (via short schrift)
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
1 year ago - figuring out my volume and time spent on lj, shopped for presents, DuClaw, Deal Bluegrass show planned
2 years ago - goodies, 008 is landon, kill windows nag, mr t - be somebody, rfjason - wtf prank, kitty combo
3 years ago - Red Thread, Postcard, walking weather, work, 2nd life, battersea
4 years ago - visit meme, case against voodoo, freeflow thought, Mexico Wal-mart Protest
5 years ago - Newt-vet, shoutcast, tiny cities, Why I dislike leiberman, Frankie mooches again, Turkish Hairballs
6 years ago - Lots of robots, World Affairs, palm art
7 years ago - Shocked awake, Nostia, folks scamming relief, weather, programming, lovely chat
8 years ago - Pompano Weather, Warghetz, Suzy News, Censorship, Loved
- Location:20714
- Mood:
calm - Music:40s music on XM
Headed up to Annapolis to do some Vietnamese food with the Mom-in-law while the Dad-in-law worked late at school. (He doesn’t much like viet food, so it’s ok by him.)
BHK was being very silly on cam last night while I worked -
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I’m always happy to have her bouncing around the house like a goof.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind between 7 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
1 year ago - Newt seeks content pic, restful day
2 years ago - venture bros, house, matt starts halloween, mention of 10/25/06 - 2pm, vade mecum, pretty vids
3 years ago - 2nd life, raccoon icon, newt sleepies pic, halloween jukebox, condo doesn’t like newt, ADP ship-out prep
4 years ago - Ivan raises the dead, BK covers call, Shaun of the dead, JLU, Weather pictures, Safe!
5 years ago - Photo Friday - faith, I have a cell phone, soundless music, skunk ape
6 years ago - nice dreams, wargaming terrain tips, $25 benefit for being a non-litterbug, Tony gave me Ants, Brains, Cities and Software
7 years ago- Helping, act more - gripe less, Rant about people who say “we deserved it”, Long chat with Hala, Worried about DelMarVa, chickenpoo dream
8 years ago - looking for things to do, Newtcam reactivated
- Location:20714
- Mood: full
- Music:BHK bouncing around like a silly.
atw man and his cigar smoking monkey friend on a tandem bike tonight after saigon palace with bhk and chris