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08/21/07 10:45 - 60ºF - ID#40651

Brewfest?

What's up with the Beer festival happening at the same time as the Elmwood Arts fest? If I were mayor, there would be a law against that. The proper time to celebrate Beer is the fall. I know it looks like fall now, but really, it isn't yet. I still believe it is summer until school starts, no matter what the weather outside looks like.

To make matters even worse, this week there is a Polish Harvest Festival. I am very happy to be 25% Polish, and I love the fact that I can celebrate said heritage here and stuff my self with pirogies.

The German in me wants to drink beer. As a polish guy, I want to be at the harvest festival, and as an estripper, I want to be at the Elmwood Arts fest!

Saturday is spoken for, as church responsibilities will keep me here all day. Sunday morning is also taken, and I am normally super tired after that, but it looks like I will have to press on.
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Category: work

08/17/07 12:52 - 76ºF - ID#40595

Fridays off (sort of)

Because I work on Sundays, I tend to take Fridays off. That would explain why I just returned from Wegman's and why I am doing nothing at 12:30. It means I can take Buckly for a long walk, and enjoy the day.

But...

I did have to go in this morning, because the work that I wanted to do with my assistant yesterday I couldn't do (she was sick--pukey, stay home sick).

And I have to go in tonight, because the rest of the world is on a M-F schedule, and that means that the vacation Bible School ends tonight and I have go back and talk about Joshua and be nice to kids.

But I shouldn't complain because I really do love my job and I don't have to do anything at all tomorrow.
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Category: dissatifaction

08/16/07 08:43 - 81ºF - ID#40583

Citizen's bank closes at 4pm

What's up with that? I gotta get a new bank, but its a pain in the butt to change everything over so I won't.

I am also dissatisfied with the crazy marketers that try to sell stuff to my church over the phone.

That's all the whining for tonight. Tomorrow is some work, (even though its supposed to be my day off), grocery shopping, banking, then (after leading an evening Bible study,) hanging out with Janelle's friends from Pittsburgh. (I like them, too, but Janelle knows them a lot better than I do.)
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08/15/07 02:50 - 79ºF - ID#40560

We got some press. Sort of.


Kids from my church caused havoc on Elmwood, and Buffalo Rising was there to cover it. BR haters don't have to follow the link, everyone else, can see the pictures of the Robot here:



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Category: random

08/14/07 09:56 - 70ºF - ID#40547

unconnected thoughts

Tonight is trash night.

I'm embarrassed to like Beauty and the Geek, but I like it.

Maybe I like it because I am almost as Geeky, but not quite.

It can't be because of the girls in bikini's right?

I want nachos.

My ear hurts--I'm working on making it better.

Dinner was chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. I get to eat like a kid when I go to Vacation Bible School.

My wife is smart. She shoes it on estrip and so many other ways.

I miss playing cards--I did it all the time in Pittsburgh, but haven't found a game here.

Janelle has old clients from her job in Pittsburgh visiting this weekend. I think its going to be hectic having four people with D.D. and 2 staff in our house. I think it will be fun, too.

I have an audition on Saturday as well. I need to create a character that gives good advice without being cheesy.

The weather was perfect today.

Vincents Cheney video is amazing.

I'm glad football season is near.


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Category: trips

08/12/07 08:45 - 65ºF - ID#40490

Driving to state college

Just in case you were wondering: there are no interstates between here and state college, PA (probably because state college is in the middle of nowhere). That means that I did a lot of one lane, small town, up and down mountain driving when I traveled there for a wedding this weekend.

That meant that the driving was slower, but also prettier.

Don't go to state college on a football weekend (especially if you are like me, and a fan of Pitt), but any other time, central PA might make a good weekend getaway. My hunch is that you can get a room REALLY cheap, if there is nothing at the University to create demand.

I haven't done the research yet, but in addition to the best ice cream in the world (Ben and Jerry learned how to make ice cream at Penn State), there are affordable bars and restaurants, and probably some nice places to hike and/or bike.

Oh, and by the way, this is last call for fantasy (American) football. Spaces are still available!
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Category: sports

08/07/07 10:02 - 76ºF - ID#40432

Football?

Is there an estrip fantasy football league? If not, is there any interest in one? I'd be happy to set one up.
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Category: elmwood

08/07/07 11:29 - 76ºF - ID#40421

Elmood Village Celebration of Community

The church is hosting a celebration for everybody (different faith or non-faith, too!) that's all about the Elmwood strip, and takes place after the last band at the Elmwood Arts fest on the 25th. I meet with some other people today, but I am curious as to what you all think. What should happen? What shouldn't?

Right now I am thinking some spiritual, but not religious music. Some readings from different traditions, a time to say "thank you" and a time to ask for help. Hopefully, the whole thing will be 30-45 minutes.
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08/06/07 07:41 - 73ºF - ID#40400

Highs and lows

There was a big party for me last night. Then I came home and found an obscene amount of dog crap on one of the few rugs we have. Nothing like soaking up something that makes you gag to bring you back down to earth.

My sweet dog now has diarrhea, and bugged me (and my wife) to let him about about every two hours last night.

I've got a lot of work that I can do from home today, which will allow me to cook some rice and nurse him back to health, as soon as I say good bye to my parents.

Yes, my dog waited until my family was here to stink up the entire house. Thanks, Buckly.
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08/05/07 12:03 - 78ºF - ID#40388

Tonight

My Installation: 7pm at Lafayette church tonight. Looking forward to it (things went well this morning.)

Tomorrow I get breakfast with my family before they go. I think they've already done Pano's. Anyone have another breakfast place to recommend?

Should be fun. We even get to host my Grammy overnight.
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