For awhile now, I've been lusting after Samsung's version of the Razor phone. I've had Samsung phones for awhile and have been pretty happy with them as phones. Being a little crumudgeonly (shaddup) I been pleased with how they do has phones. Sprint being high performing jerks won't give any deals to any existing customers. What's a boy to do but to turn to ebay, where I've purchased previous phones. I got a good price on the "razor" and sent off a money order. Today I was checking on a couple of other things in "My Ebay" and noticed that my phone vendor is no longer registered as a user. Serves me right.
Hope he gets mugged taking my mo to the bank.
In other news, I was doing a little research at work today and thought I'd pass along a little bon mot to any of you folks who get your tv/internet from Time Warner. The Customer I was talking about had a "Silver Advantage" pak. This was set up under Adelphia. Whenever anybody changes anything, we're supposed to get them into Time Warner pricing. I discovered that if you put the Silver Advantage customer into Time Warner pricing, the customer doesn't lost any channels, the internet costs go down and the tv goes down about $9.00-$10.00 a month. Not a big amount, but hell, that's a decent bottle of wine (A much better way to spend money). If you got Silver or Bronze from Adelphia, shoot me a post-it or sumthin.
I did get the wine I wrote about in a previous post, 12 bottles of Mcwilliams Australian vino. For free, it's pretty damn good. I got the wooden case (nice touch) out to the car. I popped open a saval blanc open for this post and it's quite tasty. Being a good guy, I gave 3 bottle to the ex and there is still a line to get into my excuse for a wine rack. That is never a bad thing.
On the subject of booze however, my boss came up to me as I was leaving and asked if I could help her out. Turned out there a guy dead to the world in our lobby. Dude had two empty bottles of St. Ives at his feet. No telling how long he had been there. She tried talking to him and you could hear his eyes roll as he went right back to sleep. Cops from next door came and took him to some place to sleep it off. By this time, the cleaning crew arrived. I couldn't help but laugh a little as the crew chief told one of his people to "be sure and clean that chair reaaaal good."
Got an early birthday present today as well. Bagged a $1000 gift card to Circuit City. I'm thinking 43 will be my HD birthday! Wrinkles be damned. The xbox 360 will look so much nicer with the compatible HD set. Good times.
Stay warm ya'all
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02/06/2007 18:58 #38042
I'm such a moronCategory: rants and ....
02/02/2007 18:52 #37971
Shitfuck!!Category: work
Another work related rant, dear reader, bear with me....
I thought my previous position here in the land of cable fun was coming back. Turns out that was not the case. I won a sales contest which while pleasant isn't the big fun I had in mind. The great gawds at TW have another position that is similar to what I was doing before with a heavy concentration on web development, some ad work and some glad handing, which I do fairly well (appearances at estrip parties to the contrary). So, we shall see. I've got a circuit city shopping spree in my future which being a gadget freak should do well toward feeding my inner geek, but I'd really like to professionally wake up my brain soon.
Morale is low at yonder work place. The jobs of about 8 people were placed into question in my office so gallow humor does appear to be the order of the day.
In other news, my dad-in-law is sprung from the Hospital and comfortably at home which is all kinds of cool. So, I'm done with the Roswell beat for the time being (However, anytime you want to do coffee, (e:Imk) , I'm always down for convo and java (or other beverages, for that matter)).
Just answered my 15th letter about all the channels I'm taking so I thought I'd take a breather.
Today's snow is my fault. I left any headgear at home. I think there is a direct relationship. If I had the hat of any kind, it would be 35 and sunny.
I'm almost done being 42, I get older still on thursday. I'd saying my age was the answer to the ultimate question (see Hitchhiker's), but 43 does have a nice ring to it. Get to meet my Dad at Delaware Camera mart on Wednesday to pick out the rents present. The surprise factor ain't there, but who cares at this age.
I might go see Leon Redbone at the Tralf on the day in question for a lark.
Stay warm folks. I'm kid free tomorrow night, but it's chilly for long road to nowhere. Might cowardly open a bottle of something with whatever's new on On Demand.
"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow!"
I thought my previous position here in the land of cable fun was coming back. Turns out that was not the case. I won a sales contest which while pleasant isn't the big fun I had in mind. The great gawds at TW have another position that is similar to what I was doing before with a heavy concentration on web development, some ad work and some glad handing, which I do fairly well (appearances at estrip parties to the contrary). So, we shall see. I've got a circuit city shopping spree in my future which being a gadget freak should do well toward feeding my inner geek, but I'd really like to professionally wake up my brain soon.
Morale is low at yonder work place. The jobs of about 8 people were placed into question in my office so gallow humor does appear to be the order of the day.
In other news, my dad-in-law is sprung from the Hospital and comfortably at home which is all kinds of cool. So, I'm done with the Roswell beat for the time being (However, anytime you want to do coffee, (e:Imk) , I'm always down for convo and java (or other beverages, for that matter)).
Just answered my 15th letter about all the channels I'm taking so I thought I'd take a breather.
Today's snow is my fault. I left any headgear at home. I think there is a direct relationship. If I had the hat of any kind, it would be 35 and sunny.
I'm almost done being 42, I get older still on thursday. I'd saying my age was the answer to the ultimate question (see Hitchhiker's), but 43 does have a nice ring to it. Get to meet my Dad at Delaware Camera mart on Wednesday to pick out the rents present. The surprise factor ain't there, but who cares at this age.
I might go see Leon Redbone at the Tralf on the day in question for a lark.
Stay warm folks. I'm kid free tomorrow night, but it's chilly for long road to nowhere. Might cowardly open a bottle of something with whatever's new on On Demand.
"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow!"
theecarey - 02/03/07 19:15
Kid free? I'd suggest lets grab a coffee/beer/tea but I just went outside for all of 20 seconds and turned myself back around and back into the cozy warmth. I dont even want to get in my car to pull it into the garage. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! amazing starry night tho..
Kid free? I'd suggest lets grab a coffee/beer/tea but I just went outside for all of 20 seconds and turned myself back around and back into the cozy warmth. I dont even want to get in my car to pull it into the garage. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! amazing starry night tho..
01/29/2007 21:15 #37913
The Blizzard of 77 and other stuffCategory: weather
Being a native and having a few miles on me, I wish I could get excited about the 30th birthday of the Blizzard of 77. It was impressive. I made $80.00 moving snow, which was pretty great in 70's dollars. We got eight days off from school, which was really cool until 7th grade lasted until almost the 4th of July. It was indeed eight feet of snow that never seemed to stop moving for very long. The news footage told no lies. I remember being barely able to get out the back door to start moving snow. I also remember having the first multiroom snow duplex that I could remember. A friend of mine and I built a slide to get to the first floor from the second.
Without trying to sound crumudgeonly, it made the October storm like nothing. My dad's fourth trip out to snowblow our driveway after the winds died down had my mom wanted me to go out and help "your father." I was watching tv at the time and knowing my dad's tendencies looked at my mom and said "I am."
She still isn't clear if I was being factual or mouthing off. Maybe a little of both.
In other news, Number One son partook in the "Kick for Life" at Buff State on Saturday. He goes to the Tae Kwon Do studio who sponsored and I am the proud owner for 8 former boards that he turned into 16. The 9th proved tough as he was running out of ideas as to how to smash them. An overhead blow sealed his day of destructive fund raising. And dear peeps, I can tell you I nailed one. His teacher said "let's see if your Dad can nail one." Popped it in two with one shot my friends. Beware the old peeps, friends, we might surprise ya!
Played some ice hockey for the first time in a looooong time last night and did okay, however, it's almost 23 hours later and my knees still aren't speaking to me.
Dad-in-law made it through his surgery okay and should be stepping on how later this week. Pathology checked in this afternoon with all the right news so here's to good vibes. I took my younger two to go see grandpa on saturday and they were both a little afraid as we walked into the main doorway at Roswell, but one scabble tourney later had a blast with the old man in the strange surroundings, did him some good too I'm sure.
Blowing off work for the Sabres game tomorrow night. Sneaking out an hour early for some fun will be pretty cool. Hopefully, I'll have some news soon on what I'l be sneaking out of.
Stay warm, peeps.
Without trying to sound crumudgeonly, it made the October storm like nothing. My dad's fourth trip out to snowblow our driveway after the winds died down had my mom wanted me to go out and help "your father." I was watching tv at the time and knowing my dad's tendencies looked at my mom and said "I am."
She still isn't clear if I was being factual or mouthing off. Maybe a little of both.
In other news, Number One son partook in the "Kick for Life" at Buff State on Saturday. He goes to the Tae Kwon Do studio who sponsored and I am the proud owner for 8 former boards that he turned into 16. The 9th proved tough as he was running out of ideas as to how to smash them. An overhead blow sealed his day of destructive fund raising. And dear peeps, I can tell you I nailed one. His teacher said "let's see if your Dad can nail one." Popped it in two with one shot my friends. Beware the old peeps, friends, we might surprise ya!
Played some ice hockey for the first time in a looooong time last night and did okay, however, it's almost 23 hours later and my knees still aren't speaking to me.
Dad-in-law made it through his surgery okay and should be stepping on how later this week. Pathology checked in this afternoon with all the right news so here's to good vibes. I took my younger two to go see grandpa on saturday and they were both a little afraid as we walked into the main doorway at Roswell, but one scabble tourney later had a blast with the old man in the strange surroundings, did him some good too I'm sure.
Blowing off work for the Sabres game tomorrow night. Sneaking out an hour early for some fun will be pretty cool. Hopefully, I'll have some news soon on what I'l be sneaking out of.
Stay warm, peeps.
metalpeter - 01/30/07 18:17
I don't remember it I was to young. But I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with the Blizzard of 77 board game. On a side note Perry's Ice Cream rerealsed one of there limited addition ice creams. It is called Zero Visibillity it is coconut flavored but not to strong. It also has a mark on it for the 30th anniversary of the blizzard of 77.
I don't remember it I was to young. But I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with the Blizzard of 77 board game. On a side note Perry's Ice Cream rerealsed one of there limited addition ice creams. It is called Zero Visibillity it is coconut flavored but not to strong. It also has a mark on it for the 30th anniversary of the blizzard of 77.
libertad - 01/30/07 11:16
I 'remember' (no I wasn't born yet) the flood of 77 because my family always talks about it and there are pictures. My grandparents have a cottage in pa along the susquehanna river. It was the worst flood in its history since it was built during the 30s. Luckily it didn't float down the river like so many others and smash into pieces after hitting a bridge. They still have a water line mark at the top of the second story commemorating the Flood of 77' The cottage is on pillars already and when you are like four you can walk underneith.
I 'remember' (no I wasn't born yet) the flood of 77 because my family always talks about it and there are pictures. My grandparents have a cottage in pa along the susquehanna river. It was the worst flood in its history since it was built during the 30s. Luckily it didn't float down the river like so many others and smash into pieces after hitting a bridge. They still have a water line mark at the top of the second story commemorating the Flood of 77' The cottage is on pillars already and when you are like four you can walk underneith.
theecarey - 01/29/07 22:38
we have the "blizzard of '77" board game-very cool, was my fave to play
we have the "blizzard of '77" board game-very cool, was my fave to play
imk2 - 01/29/07 21:35
awesome, (e:mrmike)! yay for your in-law! next time youre at roswell, lemme know. we can grab a coffee or something.
awesome, (e:mrmike)! yay for your in-law! next time youre at roswell, lemme know. we can grab a coffee or something.
02/03/2007 19:26 #37994
Can you see the real me, Can ya, Can ya?Category: me
69 confession questions
1. The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?
Someone calling me for work.
2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
all of the time. I used to do cart retrieval when I worked at Bells Markets. I feel their pain.
3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
listener.
4. Do you take compliments well?
like a pro
5. Do you play Sudoku?
Don't know how
6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
lord no, I'd get eaten by a bear or something on the first day
8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Boy scout camp, .
9. What was your favorite game as a kid?
Life. I think it the spinner that set it apart
10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married, would you?
no.
12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?
I have, and no big whoop.
13. Do you like to pursue or be pursued?
Depends on the "Hunt"
14. Use three words to describe yourself?
interesting, intelligent, incisive
15. Do any songs make you cry?
Real World by Bruce Springsteen
16. Are you continuing your education?
always.
17. Do you know how to shoot a gun?
Yes
18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grabbed?
My brother's old toy chimes
19. How often do you read books?
Constantly, night stand is top heavy
20. Do you think more about the past, present or future?
the present
21. What is your favorite children's book?
"Goodnight Opus" by Berke Breathed
22. What color are your eyes?
Blue (mostly)
23. How tall are you?
6"3
24. Where is your dream house located?
Standlin Point, Ontario.
25. Best vacay ever?
NYC '89
26. Coolest picture?
of me?? still lookin
27. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth
Yes, every time it's actually working at Frizzy's.
28. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
Wow, I can't even answer that...early 2006?
29. How about the movies?
The Departed, a few weeks ago at the Market Arcade
30. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
Home to my son's gym -- interesting trip today
32. Do you like mustard?
Yes
33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
sleep...
34. Do you look like your mom or dad?
Put Mom's face on Dad's skull
35. How long does it take you in the shower?
8 minutes. Exactly.
36. Can you do a split?
Not without making a decidely girlish noise
37. What movie do you want to see right now?
Not sure. On Demand is working better than the theater at the moment
39. What did you do for New Year's?
Beheld the wonder that is a party at PMT's
40. Do you think The Grudge was scary?
No
41. Do you laugh a lot?
All the time. My laugh is one of my favorite parts of me.
42. Do you own a camera phone?
No, I did, but it died with my last plant
44. Was your mom a cheerleader?
No
45. What's the last letter of your middle name?
N
46. how many hours of sleep do you get a night?
5ish...wish it was 8ish
47. Do you watch MTV?
I like the MTV HD channel, they show videos
48. Do you like care bears?
No
49. What do you buy at the movies?
Popcorn at the Market Arcade. Regal, not so sure
50. Do you know how to play poker?
yes I do.
51. Do you wear your seatbelt?
All the time, except in the backseat.
52. What do you wear to sleep?
whatever I fall asleep wearing.
53. Anything big ever happen in your hometown?
The Joan Diver stuff was about a mile from my folks house
54. How many meals do you eat a day?
4
55. Is your tongue pierced?
no
56. Do you always read MySpace bulletins?
no
57. Most visited webpage?
estrip.org
58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
a little of both
59. Ever been to L.A.?
I have. It's a disappointment. San Diego was so much nicer
60. Did you eat a cookie today?
Yes, and now I want more
61. Do you use cuss words in other languages?
The Gaelic ones
62. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?
I'm a good boy these days
63. Do you hate chocolate?
I prefer dark chocolate. Nothing can touch a dark chocolate areo bar.
64. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
They're pretty quiet these days
65. Are you a gullible person?
I guess, maybe, I dunno. What do you think
66. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
No, but a crush would be nice. been awhile
67. If you could have any job (assuming you have the skills) what would it be?
Master brewer
68. Are you easy to get along with?
absolutely.
69. What is your favorite time of day?
5:31 pm. I can be me then
1. The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?
Someone calling me for work.
2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
all of the time. I used to do cart retrieval when I worked at Bells Markets. I feel their pain.
3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
listener.
4. Do you take compliments well?
like a pro
5. Do you play Sudoku?
Don't know how
6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
lord no, I'd get eaten by a bear or something on the first day
8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Boy scout camp, .
9. What was your favorite game as a kid?
Life. I think it the spinner that set it apart
10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married, would you?
no.
12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?
I have, and no big whoop.
13. Do you like to pursue or be pursued?
Depends on the "Hunt"
14. Use three words to describe yourself?
interesting, intelligent, incisive
15. Do any songs make you cry?
Real World by Bruce Springsteen
16. Are you continuing your education?
always.
17. Do you know how to shoot a gun?
Yes
18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grabbed?
My brother's old toy chimes
19. How often do you read books?
Constantly, night stand is top heavy
20. Do you think more about the past, present or future?
the present
21. What is your favorite children's book?
"Goodnight Opus" by Berke Breathed
22. What color are your eyes?
Blue (mostly)
23. How tall are you?
6"3
24. Where is your dream house located?
Standlin Point, Ontario.
25. Best vacay ever?
NYC '89
26. Coolest picture?
of me?? still lookin
27. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth
Yes, every time it's actually working at Frizzy's.
28. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
Wow, I can't even answer that...early 2006?
29. How about the movies?
The Departed, a few weeks ago at the Market Arcade
30. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
Home to my son's gym -- interesting trip today
32. Do you like mustard?
Yes
33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
sleep...
34. Do you look like your mom or dad?
Put Mom's face on Dad's skull
35. How long does it take you in the shower?
8 minutes. Exactly.
36. Can you do a split?
Not without making a decidely girlish noise
37. What movie do you want to see right now?
Not sure. On Demand is working better than the theater at the moment
39. What did you do for New Year's?
Beheld the wonder that is a party at PMT's
40. Do you think The Grudge was scary?
No
41. Do you laugh a lot?
All the time. My laugh is one of my favorite parts of me.
42. Do you own a camera phone?
No, I did, but it died with my last plant
44. Was your mom a cheerleader?
No
45. What's the last letter of your middle name?
N
46. how many hours of sleep do you get a night?
5ish...wish it was 8ish
47. Do you watch MTV?
I like the MTV HD channel, they show videos
48. Do you like care bears?
No
49. What do you buy at the movies?
Popcorn at the Market Arcade. Regal, not so sure
50. Do you know how to play poker?
yes I do.
51. Do you wear your seatbelt?
All the time, except in the backseat.
52. What do you wear to sleep?
whatever I fall asleep wearing.
53. Anything big ever happen in your hometown?
The Joan Diver stuff was about a mile from my folks house
54. How many meals do you eat a day?
4
55. Is your tongue pierced?
no
56. Do you always read MySpace bulletins?
no
57. Most visited webpage?
estrip.org
58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
a little of both
59. Ever been to L.A.?
I have. It's a disappointment. San Diego was so much nicer
60. Did you eat a cookie today?
Yes, and now I want more
61. Do you use cuss words in other languages?
The Gaelic ones
62. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?
I'm a good boy these days
63. Do you hate chocolate?
I prefer dark chocolate. Nothing can touch a dark chocolate areo bar.
64. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
They're pretty quiet these days
65. Are you a gullible person?
I guess, maybe, I dunno. What do you think
66. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
No, but a crush would be nice. been awhile
67. If you could have any job (assuming you have the skills) what would it be?
Master brewer
68. Are you easy to get along with?
absolutely.
69. What is your favorite time of day?
5:31 pm. I can be me then
01/25/2007 19:03 #37858
Ooh, Baby it's cold outsideCategory: nurseable grudges
I am growing weary of panicky weatherforecasters. At sometime every winter, we go through a stretch of weather like we've got now. Yet, the local weather dweebs broadcast like the apocalypse is coming. It's Buffalo and January - never a great combo. Just chill, ya nut jobs.
My dad-in-law underwent surgery at Roswell Peep yesterday and all signs are good. They better be after all the harvesting that went on. He's still pretty loopy so I didn't linger today. The robotic surgery was a phenomenon that I had an interesting time getting a hold of. Joystick medicine but it seemed to work out okay.
I've already put in resume with Labatt USA - That they are coming does have many upsides including the fact that the local city government didn't whore themselves out to have it happen. Hell, I'm qualified having been quite familar with the product over the years.
Phew, laundry night, just huffed and puffed back up three flights of stairs. A Pot Pie in the oven. Is there anything that says comfort food like a well done pot pie?
It seems like most of my colleagues are in varying states of ill. I haven't gotten any of the bugs yet, but haven't been right on top of it either. Bush put me to sleep without really working at it. As a result, I'm getting hooked on Cold-Eez. Hopefully that will stiff arm anything else.
Got to get stuff done in time to watch and write about Grey's
And how was your week?
My dad-in-law underwent surgery at Roswell Peep yesterday and all signs are good. They better be after all the harvesting that went on. He's still pretty loopy so I didn't linger today. The robotic surgery was a phenomenon that I had an interesting time getting a hold of. Joystick medicine but it seemed to work out okay.
I've already put in resume with Labatt USA - That they are coming does have many upsides including the fact that the local city government didn't whore themselves out to have it happen. Hell, I'm qualified having been quite familar with the product over the years.
Phew, laundry night, just huffed and puffed back up three flights of stairs. A Pot Pie in the oven. Is there anything that says comfort food like a well done pot pie?
It seems like most of my colleagues are in varying states of ill. I haven't gotten any of the bugs yet, but haven't been right on top of it either. Bush put me to sleep without really working at it. As a result, I'm getting hooked on Cold-Eez. Hopefully that will stiff arm anything else.
Got to get stuff done in time to watch and write about Grey's
And how was your week?
theecarey - 01/25/07 22:44
so we are in a deep freeze- big deal, right? we are a hardy stock. Besides, pot pie tastes best when its sub zero out. Mmmmm pot pie *drooling like Homer* SO on my list of things to do: learn to make pot pie.
Hope all is well with dad-in-law.
Labatts? wonder what the perks are..? :)
so we are in a deep freeze- big deal, right? we are a hardy stock. Besides, pot pie tastes best when its sub zero out. Mmmmm pot pie *drooling like Homer* SO on my list of things to do: learn to make pot pie.
Hope all is well with dad-in-law.
Labatts? wonder what the perks are..? :)
mrmike - 01/25/07 19:44
Old job might be, but can't hurt to cast your bread upon.....
My dad-in-law had the prostate & Bladder done so he's there for next week plus. Seems to be on the right path.
Old job might be, but can't hurt to cast your bread upon.....
My dad-in-law had the prostate & Bladder done so he's there for next week plus. Seems to be on the right path.
imk2 - 01/25/07 19:37
i'm going to be starting a prostate study at roswell soon. i wonder how receptive the men will be to doing yearly questionnaires and blood draws. i hope everything works out well for your in-law. is he going to be undergoing any other kind of treatment?
i'm going to be starting a prostate study at roswell soon. i wonder how receptive the men will be to doing yearly questionnaires and blood draws. i hope everything works out well for your in-law. is he going to be undergoing any other kind of treatment?
jenks - 01/25/07 19:27
resume with labatt's? i thought the old job was coming back?
Hope your dad does well... prostate ca? that's about all they use the robot for over there... but they've got that down pretty well. :)
resume with labatt's? i thought the old job was coming back?
Hope your dad does well... prostate ca? that's about all they use the robot for over there... but they've got that down pretty well. :)
Happy Birthday!
if you had verizon you could probably use some of that gift certificate on a new phone. Verizon has a booth in the circuit cities, but maybe they don't even take the gift cards. congrats
Nice... cool timing on the gift card!
And all i got for my birthday were people telling me my gift is in the mail! Ha! Do i beleive them?
It came from a November sales contest. I rocked it
wait a minute? you got a $1000 dollar gift card and you wait till the end of the post to write about it? how did you end up with that nice gift for your b-day?