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09/23/2006 23:58 #29599

I just fixed my IPOD!!!!
Category: gloriosky
Okay, so Saturday night wasn't exciting, but I have a new found sense of accomplishment! Good night and good luck
mrmike - 09/24/06 18:26
I definitely need a new one, but $$$$$$$$$ are not something I'm flush with.
jenks - 09/24/06 10:25
yeah, but if you hadn't fixed it, you'd have an excuse to "need" one of the cute new ones. ;)

09/23/2006 23:00 #29598

A work rant!
I know, I know, another one. Well, dear reader, deal. Lord knows I've had to. I did a little mental cataloging. The latest agrese error was forgetting my holiday pay. I've joined the chat at times from the glamor of the drive through window a few times. As of Friday, I have to record activities in four different ledger because apparently the four requesters can't seem to share.

I think I did address the trouble with getting benefits put through. The answer from HR (the true palace of sin) came two weeks into TW employ. "he should be able to go online and take care of it." When the fuck was anybody going to say anything?"

The timeclock system is java script which almost every computer has trouble running. Neither I or my boss knew it had to be programmed to record time off. I put in for a day off and made sure it knows I ain't working Monday - as a measure of poetic justice I got an interview with company called Five Point Marketing. I don't know much about them, but I think it would be worth going just to keep my interview b.s. skills sharp.

It was a rough week. Got the my schedule is too full from the woman I was attempting to see. Sigh. Alone again, naturally.........

Ah, well, a day in the semi fresh air tomorrow at the Bills game. Of my 3 employers at the moment, they've been the most interesting to work for late, having the decency of supplying food and drink each time I report.

Seeya at the housewarmin.....

09/21/2006 23:34 #29597

Cheer up, it's almost Friday
Category: feh!

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The sons of bitches didn't pay me for Labor Day. I'm registering for a civil service exam and interviewing for another gig.

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Beautiful sweet beer...mmmm, beer.

09/19/2006 23:10 #29596

Because e:LeeTee asked...
Category: kid pix
With a nod toward (e:Jenks) and her photos, and at (e:leetee) 's request, here you go, a little piece of that time before most of you were born.

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That's me circa late 1966. Careful what you wish for. Cute kid, not sure what happened.
leetee - 09/20/06 11:15
Adorable!! I love that picture!! I think it would make a great userpic... but look what mine have been lately!!

Thanks for posting it, (e:Mrmike) !

Now... who else is gonna be brave?? :O)
theecarey - 09/19/06 23:24
love it! how male-model of you.
Now I need to rummage through my kid pics...
Although I think Lee has the best so far.. she was (and is, haha) such a trouble maker- I mean, just look at all her pics- too cute. ;)

09/17/2006 13:49 #29595

Long walk off a short pier
Category: wanderlust
Took a stroll with the youngins to a largely unspoiled spot in the middle of spoiled yesterday. Went to 3 sisters island in the falls. We drove up and parked in the northern Goat Island parking lot where since it is after Labor Day, there was no College freshman to college my eight dollar parking fee. When you get out of the car there is a path right there that takes you along the river's edge. What I like about three sisters is that the parks people connected the islands for foot traffic and stopped. No souvenir stands, just unspoiled evolution. Doesn't mean you can't see the spoilage, just that you have a little room

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One of them spiritually refreshing days, we walked down to the gorge's edge. That's my guys running the viewfinders. The walk back was good. I felt centered again and my legs were abuzz with just the right amount of exercise that I wouldn't make a noise each time I stood up today.

Nice day.
imk2 - 09/17/06 17:52
wow mike, you didnt tell me that your kids are biracial too. you've met faben right? they look like they could be sisters.
vincent - 09/17/06 16:14
The some of the greatest memories of my Grandfather is doing the exact same thing that you did and the places you went in those pictures.

I love the second island the pic 4th one down I think? Roaming through the woods on that island is always a good time.

Always a bit of a spiritual uplifting place if you catch it at the right time of year as you obviously did.

theecarey - 09/17/06 14:24
Sounds like a vry nice day! I largely avoid many of my favorite places during the summer months as they feel different with so many extra people and other tourist conveniences.

This time of year: perfect. You have it (mostly) all to yourself.

Nice pictures; now I want to go! Good choice on Goat Island- I'm sure it added a nice memory to your kiddos collection of time spent with dad. There are some nice spots to get lost in out there as well.

Feeling centered is a wonderful thing; being around water and green space usually does it for me.