Cost of ordering 2 Flags off of ebay (one Canadian, one US) including shipping: $11.50! It's costin' ya NOT to get them! What am I going to do with these flags you ask? Hang them in my office!! What else?!?!? My "multi-cultural" office will be the highlight of the site!
I received my iPod shuffle yesterday - the new and very tiny one! It's pretty sweet and a huge improvement over the old one for a variety of reasons. Now I need new headphones since the rubber on my current ones is wearing off. Dang things!
We got another "dusting" last night for snow. Good thing too since we're to get more snow tonight through Thursday! Just in time for my rehearsals in La Crosse!
Speaking of "just in time" - gas shot up again yesterday and is now $2.45 in Rochester. Remember, the peak season doesn't even start till Memorial Day Weekend - so whatever it's at now, expect it to go up.... and up.... and up....
And for any of you that need a "pick me up" like I do today: 10 Minutes of "The Very Best of Peter Griffin"!! References to Pirates of Penzance, Deliverence, The Muppets, A-Team,
Finally - my apologies and sincere thanks to Patrick who picked me up from the airport Friday night. He was a little miffed that I didn't mention how he risked his entire self to drive through adverse conditions from his house to the airport (all 7 minutes of it) in Rochester through the snow, sleet, thunder... UP HILL BOTH WAYS... to come pick me up. Don't worry about the fact that I told him 10:40 and by 10:50 I was standing in front of the airport and he still hadn't left his house yet. But publicly, I thank you Pat for coming to get me. You were cheaper than a cab ride home!
Haiku of the Day -
More Snow on the Way
Glad I have a good Shovel
I bought it myself
Entertainment of the Day- Some weird movies again to pass on. First is A Scanner Darklywhich is with Keanu, Robert Downey Jr, and Winona Rider. It's the one that has the weird animation that reminds me of all those stupid Investment commercials on TV. What a strange and bizarre movie that I still don't totally understand. I think you have to be high to fully appreciate it. It's typical Sci-Fi movie without any action unfortunately:(
Weblink of the Day - An amazing clip of an 8 year old playing Chopin. Very nice!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
Quick Random Thoughts
I'm home safely after a little bit scary ride home Friday night. I had many doubters (including myself) as to getting home that night while it was icing and snowing in Rochester. Once home, there was no need to think about going anywhere else this weekend! We got somewhere around 14 inches of snow (with a sheet of ice from Friday underneath). It may be the end of February, but it looks as if Winter is just starting!!
I was supposed to join my Church this weekend and was going to be singing and playing at the services... but it was cancelled. Not sure if I'll do it all this upcoming weekend now or what. Details to figure out today I'm sure!
I did have to run to HyVee yesterday as my kitchen was very low. I didn't keep a lot since I was gone for 2 weeks and Saturday was a very Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich day around the house. I ran out of Jelly Saturday night so had to run to the store for at least more jelly!
Oscars were on last night. I'm always curious, but not enthralled with the Oscars. Mainly because of my refusal to see movies in the theatre so when I counted, I had only seen 3 movies on the ENTIRE list of nominees (one of them being Cars). Plus I had a 3 hour meeting last night so I watched the Oscars on mute (with closed captioning)... not nearly as enjoyable in that mode.
I caught up on American Idol - more comments coming soon on that. The ladies are WAY better than the guys at this point. I don't think it's right to settle on 6 guys/6 girls. I would put 9 girls and 3 guys at least at this point in the competition. I think the beatboxer guy will be the last guy standing with 4 girls around him. Just my early prediction!
Caught up on The Apprentice as well - fun times and much more enjoyable this year! I think there are some really good contestants this year... and still some idiots!
Kensith was good yesterday at California.... but #24 was right behind him (along with about 30 Chevys). In the race between #8, #17, #99 ("I like him cause he's cute".... nice Jill!), and #24 - I'm winning for the season so far!
Gotta go - I'm WAY BEHIND!!!
Weblink of the Day - Here's a "Man Quiz" that is for everyone;) I got an 80 for comparison. I was pretty proud but I missed a few of the tool identifications and did HORRIBLY on identifying the meat locations on a cow. Missed all but 2 - Eddie won't be too happy with me. I will start to study and here's a chart to view afterwards for those that are curious!
I was supposed to join my Church this weekend and was going to be singing and playing at the services... but it was cancelled. Not sure if I'll do it all this upcoming weekend now or what. Details to figure out today I'm sure!
I did have to run to HyVee yesterday as my kitchen was very low. I didn't keep a lot since I was gone for 2 weeks and Saturday was a very Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich day around the house. I ran out of Jelly Saturday night so had to run to the store for at least more jelly!
Oscars were on last night. I'm always curious, but not enthralled with the Oscars. Mainly because of my refusal to see movies in the theatre so when I counted, I had only seen 3 movies on the ENTIRE list of nominees (one of them being Cars). Plus I had a 3 hour meeting last night so I watched the Oscars on mute (with closed captioning)... not nearly as enjoyable in that mode.
I caught up on American Idol - more comments coming soon on that. The ladies are WAY better than the guys at this point. I don't think it's right to settle on 6 guys/6 girls. I would put 9 girls and 3 guys at least at this point in the competition. I think the beatboxer guy will be the last guy standing with 4 girls around him. Just my early prediction!
Caught up on The Apprentice as well - fun times and much more enjoyable this year! I think there are some really good contestants this year... and still some idiots!
Kensith was good yesterday at California.... but #24 was right behind him (along with about 30 Chevys). In the race between #8, #17, #99 ("I like him cause he's cute".... nice Jill!), and #24 - I'm winning for the season so far!
Gotta go - I'm WAY BEHIND!!!
Weblink of the Day - Here's a "Man Quiz" that is for everyone;) I got an 80 for comparison. I was pretty proud but I missed a few of the tool identifications and did HORRIBLY on identifying the meat locations on a cow. Missed all but 2 - Eddie won't be too happy with me. I will start to study and here's a chart to view afterwards for those that are curious!
Friday, February 23, 2007
Our Friendly Neighbors to the North
Where did you eat dinner last night? Me? Oh yeah - I was on top of the "revolving 360 Restaurant" on top of the CN Tower. It was pretty sweet to see Toronto at night. This place is really cool! Typical big city atmosphere (which I of course love) with a diverse group of people. After a great fancy dinner, we made it to the observation deck that has glass floors so you can see the incredible drop to the ground. Per their provided information, we were as high up at that point as the observation deck on the John Hancock Tower in Chicago. There is another observation deck above us that is one of the highest in the world!
I drove up on the east side of Lake Ontario from Endicott yesterday morning. Took me around 5.5 hours but it was a very pretty drive. I was hoping to see more of the massive snowfall that they had in that area but I agree - there was more snow than is typical around the interstate, but I was still a little ways away from the stuff that would have shocked me. It did snow for my final hour drive into Toronto and traffic slowed down way too much. But I got to the IBM site (which is incredibly nice) just fine.
We headed downtown for dinner reservations. The CN Tower is right next to the SkyDome which is where the Blue Jays play baseball and it was one of the revolutionary new stadiums of our "modern era" that has the retractable roof, etc. Also has a hotel as part of the stadium, Hard Rock Cafe, and other things you wouldn't normally associate with baseball stadiums. The ACC is on the other side which is where the Maple Leafs play hockey. They love their hockey up here.
It was also a coincidence that the Bare Naked Ladies were on Letterman last night. They're touring again and are well known in the Toronto area (their home town). Anyone interested in going to their concert with me? I do not have their newest album yet but will work on that when I get home. I think I'm actually 2 behind for them unfortunately:(
My goal is to get home tonight. I have a 6:00 flight out of Buffalo to Chicago (which I'm not worried about making and it being on time), but then I have a 9:30 flight to Rochester which with the hazardous weather that is on its way, I am worried about getting all the way home. So I just pack an extra pair of boxers and deodorant in my carry on and hope for the best. I'm used to the challenges of flying so bring it on! I just wouldn't mind sleeping in my own bed tonight after 2 weeks;)
Have a good weekend! GO CLONES!!!
Haiku of the Day
Toronto - Kick Ass!
Could be a new fav city
Take off YA HOSER!
Entertainment of the Day - unfortunately when I think of Canada, I think of Strange Brew and Bare Naked Ladies. I did listen to BNL during my work out this morning so there's your Entertainment thought for today!
Weblink of the Day - Speaking of "bored with too much time"... you thought I was bad for my post on donkeys yesterday, how about building all of these art sculptures using FRUIT!! Seriously!
I drove up on the east side of Lake Ontario from Endicott yesterday morning. Took me around 5.5 hours but it was a very pretty drive. I was hoping to see more of the massive snowfall that they had in that area but I agree - there was more snow than is typical around the interstate, but I was still a little ways away from the stuff that would have shocked me. It did snow for my final hour drive into Toronto and traffic slowed down way too much. But I got to the IBM site (which is incredibly nice) just fine.
We headed downtown for dinner reservations. The CN Tower is right next to the SkyDome which is where the Blue Jays play baseball and it was one of the revolutionary new stadiums of our "modern era" that has the retractable roof, etc. Also has a hotel as part of the stadium, Hard Rock Cafe, and other things you wouldn't normally associate with baseball stadiums. The ACC is on the other side which is where the Maple Leafs play hockey. They love their hockey up here.
It was also a coincidence that the Bare Naked Ladies were on Letterman last night. They're touring again and are well known in the Toronto area (their home town). Anyone interested in going to their concert with me? I do not have their newest album yet but will work on that when I get home. I think I'm actually 2 behind for them unfortunately:(
My goal is to get home tonight. I have a 6:00 flight out of Buffalo to Chicago (which I'm not worried about making and it being on time), but then I have a 9:30 flight to Rochester which with the hazardous weather that is on its way, I am worried about getting all the way home. So I just pack an extra pair of boxers and deodorant in my carry on and hope for the best. I'm used to the challenges of flying so bring it on! I just wouldn't mind sleeping in my own bed tonight after 2 weeks;)
Have a good weekend! GO CLONES!!!
Haiku of the Day
Toronto - Kick Ass!
Could be a new fav city
Take off YA HOSER!
Entertainment of the Day - unfortunately when I think of Canada, I think of Strange Brew and Bare Naked Ladies. I did listen to BNL during my work out this morning so there's your Entertainment thought for today!
Weblink of the Day - Speaking of "bored with too much time"... you thought I was bad for my post on donkeys yesterday, how about building all of these art sculptures using FRUIT!! Seriously!
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