Just like me to get in the way of a good sunset, windy down there.
Here it is sans me getting in the way
Raised our overpriced dairy products in salutation
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06/24/2007 21:49 #39797
Old Man and the SeaCategory: fatherman
Saturday in the park. Tough part of climbing the rocks down by the marina is eventually you have to work your way back up
Just like me to get in the way of a good sunset, windy down there.
Here it is sans me getting in the way
Raised our overpriced dairy products in salutation
Just like me to get in the way of a good sunset, windy down there.
Here it is sans me getting in the way
Raised our overpriced dairy products in salutation
06/18/2007 21:01 #39724
Nurseable grudges and other lamentsCategory: monday
Just got back from LaSalle Park and starting feeling bleah again. It's been one of those time frames where you're not sure where you fit in the world. Funny thing about LaSalle, there was a time like it seemed like it was going to bloom a little, instead of just being all the neighborhood has. There used to be tuesday night concerts there. I remember the Dixie Chicks playing just before they started getting big, America playing long after they were and Tito Puente turning the park into a big party. The place got a repaving and now it looks like a little forlorn. Bet the hot dog stand owner is glad he chased Ted's out so he could properly board the place up and let it rot.
Sigh, could have been something, but between the misbegotten fountain by Porter and the snack bar you wouldn't want to eat off of, get the impression the City's to-do list doesn't include it.
My lovely middle child made blueberry pancakes on Sat as a father's day present which was nice. By this morning, she was back to her evil self. I think she has a Sullen Outfit for such occasions. She whined to her mom that I "forced" her to go to Becker Farms, conveniently omitting that she had a great time while she was there.
Sigh
Working the bulk of this week in Buffalo which is a little strange as you don't really fit in there either. There's a lot of remodeling getting done and some really strange practices. Can't send a fax without passing two locked doors, which need to stay locked. Bad enough my keychain is ready for statehood, but geesh. We're anal retentive about a door, but nobody's paying attention when Tops can't process a cable bill or my supervisor can't schedule enough people to close. It must be me.
Sigh
Stopped by the house where a mild water war was in play and the sudden blast from the garden hose was really nice, but again I didn't linger, mostly because I swished when I walked.
Got greeting rather warmly by a woman about my age I've known for sometime at the parade a few weeksago. Didn't too hard about that, but all the sudden I was asked to go see Richard Thompson with her after a chance encounter at Spot last night, so who knows.
One work note, the natives are restless. Pretty much everybody in my department is applying for other things. That can't be good. On the upside, I got my Time Warner digital phone and it is really cool.
So, in every cloud, is some silver shit
sigh
Sigh, could have been something, but between the misbegotten fountain by Porter and the snack bar you wouldn't want to eat off of, get the impression the City's to-do list doesn't include it.
My lovely middle child made blueberry pancakes on Sat as a father's day present which was nice. By this morning, she was back to her evil self. I think she has a Sullen Outfit for such occasions. She whined to her mom that I "forced" her to go to Becker Farms, conveniently omitting that she had a great time while she was there.
Sigh
Working the bulk of this week in Buffalo which is a little strange as you don't really fit in there either. There's a lot of remodeling getting done and some really strange practices. Can't send a fax without passing two locked doors, which need to stay locked. Bad enough my keychain is ready for statehood, but geesh. We're anal retentive about a door, but nobody's paying attention when Tops can't process a cable bill or my supervisor can't schedule enough people to close. It must be me.
Sigh
Stopped by the house where a mild water war was in play and the sudden blast from the garden hose was really nice, but again I didn't linger, mostly because I swished when I walked.
Got greeting rather warmly by a woman about my age I've known for sometime at the parade a few weeksago. Didn't too hard about that, but all the sudden I was asked to go see Richard Thompson with her after a chance encounter at Spot last night, so who knows.
One work note, the natives are restless. Pretty much everybody in my department is applying for other things. That can't be good. On the upside, I got my Time Warner digital phone and it is really cool.
So, in every cloud, is some silver shit
sigh
metalpeter - 06/19/07 17:26
I have a theory about the park but it is only a Theory. I noticed that the more the condo's expandend the less the park got used. Warped Tour and Edge Fest used to go there all the time. But as the condo's got closer to the park it made the time a band could play to less late so EDGE Fest moved and once they moved so did Warped Tour. I believe Ted's closed because no one knew what was going to happen with land for the peace bridge and they sold the land instead of possibly losing it to immenant domain and all the headaches that would cause. The Friendship festival used to have some stuff there but most of it on the candian side. I think all the venders moved to Riverside park. Since you had less concerts there then the food stand wouldn't turn a profit. I know it closed and went out of business. I also think that a lot of people don't know that the bike path connects the park to the Marina. I think that if there was a road that went that way also then the park would get used a lot more often. I believe that the people in the condo's may have a lot to do with no road being built and the concerts going away and things going to riverside park. If you walk in the park you can get to those houses but they are kinda fenced off from the park. I would love to see the rise of LaSalle Park. I'm sure if someone thought they could make money in adding docks they would. I would like to see A concert series go down there although with all the ones we have it would be tough to get another one down there. The sittuation with the pool is a shame. I was hoping one of the pool stores would step up and have the name of the pool changed to there company and as a trade off fix the pool. You could maybe even have the name of there company on the liner. It would be great publicity. But I know why they don't do that. The reason being is that people who go to that pool aren't in the market for a pool because if they where they would use there own. Maybe LaSalle park will improve and get better but who knows.
I have a theory about the park but it is only a Theory. I noticed that the more the condo's expandend the less the park got used. Warped Tour and Edge Fest used to go there all the time. But as the condo's got closer to the park it made the time a band could play to less late so EDGE Fest moved and once they moved so did Warped Tour. I believe Ted's closed because no one knew what was going to happen with land for the peace bridge and they sold the land instead of possibly losing it to immenant domain and all the headaches that would cause. The Friendship festival used to have some stuff there but most of it on the candian side. I think all the venders moved to Riverside park. Since you had less concerts there then the food stand wouldn't turn a profit. I know it closed and went out of business. I also think that a lot of people don't know that the bike path connects the park to the Marina. I think that if there was a road that went that way also then the park would get used a lot more often. I believe that the people in the condo's may have a lot to do with no road being built and the concerts going away and things going to riverside park. If you walk in the park you can get to those houses but they are kinda fenced off from the park. I would love to see the rise of LaSalle Park. I'm sure if someone thought they could make money in adding docks they would. I would like to see A concert series go down there although with all the ones we have it would be tough to get another one down there. The sittuation with the pool is a shame. I was hoping one of the pool stores would step up and have the name of the pool changed to there company and as a trade off fix the pool. You could maybe even have the name of there company on the liner. It would be great publicity. But I know why they don't do that. The reason being is that people who go to that pool aren't in the market for a pool because if they where they would use there own. Maybe LaSalle park will improve and get better but who knows.
06/15/2007 15:50 #39678
Mac OS XCategory: geek cool
Last post of the day. Any peep out there with a Mac OS X disc I can burn or borrow? I got willed a "Wallstreet Version" Powerbook, but it has no Operating System, hence my need of a cd.
Let me know if you're feeling charitable. One good turn deserves a spot beverage or something
Let me know if you're feeling charitable. One good turn deserves a spot beverage or something
06/15/2007 15:31 #39677
LeftoversGuess it is one of those opinionated days....
I was just coming down Auburn toward Elmwood. Green light so I was all set to make a swing on to Elmwood when a guy appeared by the treehouse, headphones in place, never looks to see what color light might be facing, never looks to see if a car is coming from any direction. I beep just enough to say "Hey Stupid." He looks at me. I point to the traffic signal in my favor. He adjusts his volume and keeps on schleppin.
Makes you wonder...
A satisfying day otherwise. Got my windows cleaned on my lil red gomobile, so I can actually see out. Returned a phone and got a better one in its place.
Quietly yanked the plug out from both my facebook and yahoo personals listings (despite the appearance of a peep in my search listing).
Having a decent enough hair day that a new user pic might be on the horizon. Wonders indeed never cease.
Got the kids soon so I'm loafing till then. Their father's day notion is to make pancakes here tomorrow.
Mighty fine, enjoy your friday eves my friends.
I was just coming down Auburn toward Elmwood. Green light so I was all set to make a swing on to Elmwood when a guy appeared by the treehouse, headphones in place, never looks to see what color light might be facing, never looks to see if a car is coming from any direction. I beep just enough to say "Hey Stupid." He looks at me. I point to the traffic signal in my favor. He adjusts his volume and keeps on schleppin.
Makes you wonder...
A satisfying day otherwise. Got my windows cleaned on my lil red gomobile, so I can actually see out. Returned a phone and got a better one in its place.
Quietly yanked the plug out from both my facebook and yahoo personals listings (despite the appearance of a peep in my search listing).
Having a decent enough hair day that a new user pic might be on the horizon. Wonders indeed never cease.
Got the kids soon so I'm loafing till then. Their father's day notion is to make pancakes here tomorrow.
Mighty fine, enjoy your friday eves my friends.
06/15/2007 09:49 #39669
Thank friggin gawd it's FridayCategory: potpurri
A Day off......ain't it grand.
Was watching part of the today show while waiting for the coffee maker to finishing and pretty sure one of the signs being held up featured "HO" rather prominently. You don't suppose we've had our first nationally broadcast peeps? Couldn't see the faces of the sign holders but it did make me wonder.....briefly.
In the here's what I know department, if you want digital phone from TW, it's gonna be $39.95. It's using the cable connection, not the internet to run. If you have tv and net already, you can save some bucks. I just got mine connected (employee perk) and it isn't too shabby.
Made a black belt feel bad. Number one Son was sparring during his Tae Kwon Do class last saturday. His opponent thought he was on UFC and knocked my guy's helmet strap loose and before the instructors would/could do anything, his helmet went flying. As I'm running out to check on him, I'm thinking about all the money that his mom and I are sinking into braces. He was okay, just the dignity got bruised. Anyhoo, I spoke to the school owner and requested that if the equipment that we had to buy from him can't protect our kids, he needs to take some responsibility for that and make sure his instructors are on point. Also, that my guy needs a confidence boost and not have to face a little twerp with Chuck LIddell fantasies.
Got this in the email
This sounds fine, but I'm not sure my IPODS will know the difference. The Itunes files are pretty dense mp3s. The new ones sound like that it is something for the burn em all to cd set.
Shenanigans, either way.
Back to the laundry
Was watching part of the today show while waiting for the coffee maker to finishing and pretty sure one of the signs being held up featured "HO" rather prominently. You don't suppose we've had our first nationally broadcast peeps? Couldn't see the faces of the sign holders but it did make me wonder.....briefly.
In the here's what I know department, if you want digital phone from TW, it's gonna be $39.95. It's using the cable connection, not the internet to run. If you have tv and net already, you can save some bucks. I just got mine connected (employee perk) and it isn't too shabby.
Made a black belt feel bad. Number one Son was sparring during his Tae Kwon Do class last saturday. His opponent thought he was on UFC and knocked my guy's helmet strap loose and before the instructors would/could do anything, his helmet went flying. As I'm running out to check on him, I'm thinking about all the money that his mom and I are sinking into braces. He was okay, just the dignity got bruised. Anyhoo, I spoke to the school owner and requested that if the equipment that we had to buy from him can't protect our kids, he needs to take some responsibility for that and make sure his instructors are on point. Also, that my guy needs a confidence boost and not have to face a little twerp with Chuck LIddell fantasies.
Got this in the email
With iTunes Plus, you can get our highest-quality audio with no restrictions for personal use. iTunes Plus songs are available at $1.29 per song, music videos are still $1.99, and albums are generally available at the same price as DRM-protected versions of the albums.
And best of all, you can upgrade all the eligible music you've previously purchased from iTunes to iTunes Plus for just $.30 per song, $.60 per music video, and 30% of an album price. New additions to iTunes Plus music are added to iTunes all the time, so check back often to find new music available for upgrading.
This sounds fine, but I'm not sure my IPODS will know the difference. The Itunes files are pretty dense mp3s. The new ones sound like that it is something for the burn em all to cd set.
Shenanigans, either way.
Back to the laundry
jenks - 06/15/07 12:32
i think the bigger thing about the itunes plus songs is that they're no longer "protected" files, which is a pretty huge move. (hear hear steve jobs!!) I dunno about the cost increase though... if people will go for it. But they make it sound like it might not go up if you buy the whole album... so who knows.
i think the bigger thing about the itunes plus songs is that they're no longer "protected" files, which is a pretty huge move. (hear hear steve jobs!!) I dunno about the cost increase though... if people will go for it. But they make it sound like it might not go up if you buy the whole album... so who knows.
ladycroft - 06/15/07 10:49
being a black belt myself, i have to let you know the gear isn't meant to offer full protection. it's just to offer some cushion for both the giver and receiver of the hit. sparring is part of the sport and while it may make you momentarily feel 'bad' it's part of the process to work through it. pitting your kid up against lesser skill every time will only give him false confidence. on the flip side, as a black belt going up against someone newer, your job is to not make them look bad, allowing them to get shots on you etc. it's all about the discipline and respect that is being taught along side the physical moves. so..let your kid experience it. he's gonna get hurt, hands down guaranteed. but it's worth it!
being a black belt myself, i have to let you know the gear isn't meant to offer full protection. it's just to offer some cushion for both the giver and receiver of the hit. sparring is part of the sport and while it may make you momentarily feel 'bad' it's part of the process to work through it. pitting your kid up against lesser skill every time will only give him false confidence. on the flip side, as a black belt going up against someone newer, your job is to not make them look bad, allowing them to get shots on you etc. it's all about the discipline and respect that is being taught along side the physical moves. so..let your kid experience it. he's gonna get hurt, hands down guaranteed. but it's worth it!
Firstly nice pictures. Secondly sometimes climbing the rocks isn't about age, but it can be. In my case my balance isn't that good often so I need my solid footing so climbing up and down rocks or wood isn't that easy for me. Last year with (e:PMT) I found out that there is a tiny bit of sand down at the marina. I had never noticed it before so for those that say there is no beach in the city of Buffalo I say you are wrong it is just very small and swimming at it I doubt is safe.
how lovely!
Nice. I'm sure Hemmingway would have loved it!
what a great shot of the water!