04/21/08 09:35 - 58ºF - ID#44075
"Mary"land Part Three etc. etc. etc.
Thursday we went to Baltimore and spent time in the inner harbor. We were able to slip into the aquarium before they closed and it was very cool.
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We stopped at Phillip's express to get a snack and it was alright. I got some fried crab to hold me over until dinner time. I did end up getting shit on by a bird while sitting by the harbor. It happened so fast and I didn't really know what happened at first. The majority of it hit the right lens of my glasses and luckily I was able to close my eye fast enough. Very little got on my pants and sleve. I was still able to wear them the rest of the night. However, I did feel all gross and just wanted to take a shower. My wife said it's good luck...frankly I think it sucked.
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We met my uncle Don and his girlfriend (Bev) for dinner at The Rusty Scupper. I had a broiled seafood dish that included blue crab. It was excellent and tasted so fresh.
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D.C. was our next stop. We had been there a few times before but it is always fun to walk around and see everything.
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This trip we were able to see the new WWII memorial. The layout was very well done. They seemed to touch on so much and I am very happy to see they finally have something honoring this war.
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I wish I could get a hold of some of this grass. Sounds like it would do the trick in my backyard.
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Our hotel was in Arlington just on the other side of they Key Bridge. It is named after Francis Scott Key who wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
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Next we drove up to Pottsville and hit the outlets before heading to my cousins for the night. Apparently they have a nuclear power plant near there. I had never been this close to one before...that I know of.
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We had our first home cooked meal of the week with some of my family in Doylestown, PA.
The drive home was uneventful except for some traffic that delayed our arrival by an hour. I tried to get a picture of the bugs on the windshield. I hate bugs on the windshield!
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04/16/08 06:42 - 62ºF - ID#44031
"Mary"land Part Two
After that we walked around and ended up going into a Target for something. I noticed right away they had an escalator in the store. This was not just any normal escalator though. This would take you up to the second floor along with your CART!! Yeah that's right I said your cart. In the middle of the up/down sides was an up/down lane for carts as well. It is all open so you can watch your purse or whatever you have in there and you reach the top at the same time. It was the coolest thing I have seen in a while.
Again I will reiterate what I said yesterday.....I need a camera phone. I might even just drive back there before we leave so I can take a picture with my digital camera.
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04/15/08 09:47 - 39ºF - ID#44021
"Mary"land
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04/07/08 12:15 - 49ºF - ID#43930
Guinness Book of what???
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Most of them seem a little lame but I am sure there are more in the book then on the site. Why would you buy the book if that were not the case. Maybe we can come up with something for (e:jon) to win.
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03/31/08 11:42 - 57ºF - ID#43854
Ultrasound time...
The ultrasound tech was trying to get some measurements and the baby was being difficult (her genes) but after a short break it was more cooperative (my genes).
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The facial features are still forming but you can make out the head and body.
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03/31/08 02:33 - 50ºF - ID#43845
Sick today
That's all...
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03/22/08 09:36 - 28ºF - ID#43761
Work work work
Lately though I feel like I am missing the boat on new technology and concepts. Several years ago I got my Cisco certification (CCNA) and let it expire. I know I know big mistake! I am trying to talk myself into starting the process again. I want to feel excited about diving in and learning again. It has been a while since I have studied outside of work experience. This week I am going to try and get my learn on. I think it's kind of like going to the gym. Once you get in a groove then there is no stopping you.
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03/16/08 12:54 - 33ºF - ID#43693
Changing fast....for the better
I was given a card with some money in it from my coworkers on Friday. They all knew I wanted to get a PS3 so I immediately went out and got one along with Rockband. I believe they all secretly just wanted to play it and no buy it themselves :) Needless to say we had a blast. Here are some pics to prove it:
Yours truly on the drums
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(e:mrdeadlier) singing
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(e:paul) on the drums
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(e:enknot) rockin out
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On a totally other unrelated topic my wife and I are expecting our first child. We started telling people officially this week which is so much fun. At this point I am a little nervous but I am sure that will go away.
Thank you everyone for coming to my party....it was a great time for me and looks like for everyone else also.
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02/23/08 02:20 - 29ºF - ID#43437
Saturday just doing things
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02/21/08 02:38 - 20ºF - ID#43417
Styrofoam
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From the looks of it, things may be picking up soon, :::link:::
I am so jealous of your seafood exploits. I love crab.