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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08/16/2007 20:43 #40583
Citizen's bank closes at 4pmCategory: dissatifaction
08/15/2007 14:50 #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:
leetee - 08/17/07 10:35
Drove by the robot yesterday evening at about 5.30 or so... gave a big wave and a honk!
Drove by the robot yesterday evening at about 5.30 or so... gave a big wave and a honk!
tinypliny - 08/16/07 16:36
Hey, the robot waved at the bus I was on, I think it was Monday. :) I was wondering what the occasion. This makes it clear... uh, somewhat.
Hey, the robot waved at the bus I was on, I think it was Monday. :) I was wondering what the occasion. This makes it clear... uh, somewhat.
lauren - 08/16/07 13:07
Well, I thought I was cool playing 13 bells, but you got me beat! I am certainly open to the possibility of playing...haven't had the chance except for the occasional Christams Eve service and wedding. Keep me posted if anything comes up and if my schedule permits, I would love to get back into it.
Well, I thought I was cool playing 13 bells, but you got me beat! I am certainly open to the possibility of playing...haven't had the chance except for the occasional Christams Eve service and wedding. Keep me posted if anything comes up and if my schedule permits, I would love to get back into it.
twisted - 08/16/07 12:29
omg. I rang handbells for like, eight years. I even played a handbell solo (!) when a member of the adult choir got married. You haven't lived until you've single-handedly performed a 2-octave piece in front of a packed church. Brought the house down.
If I could do it with one, you can do it with three. ;-) But five would be much less stressful and more fun.
omg. I rang handbells for like, eight years. I even played a handbell solo (!) when a member of the adult choir got married. You haven't lived until you've single-handedly performed a 2-octave piece in front of a packed church. Brought the house down.
If I could do it with one, you can do it with three. ;-) But five would be much less stressful and more fun.
janelle - 08/16/07 11:36
I wanna be a handbell ringer. That makes two. And Drew makes three. I think we're well on our way to having a handbell team!
I wanna be a handbell ringer. That makes two. And Drew makes three. I think we're well on our way to having a handbell team!
fellyconnelly - 08/16/07 11:25
lauren comes from a family of handbell ringers... i've seen them at christmas services - but i haven't seen lauren play...
lauren comes from a family of handbell ringers... i've seen them at christmas services - but i haven't seen lauren play...
drew - 08/16/07 11:09
the handbell choir is, at the moment, dormant, but there is some interest in resuscitating it in partnership with St. John's Grace.
But we have bells and music. All we need is some ringers! (and good stuff can be done with just 5 people--well, less than that if the people are good, but I like to have 5)
the handbell choir is, at the moment, dormant, but there is some interest in resuscitating it in partnership with St. John's Grace.
But we have bells and music. All we need is some ringers! (and good stuff can be done with just 5 people--well, less than that if the people are good, but I like to have 5)
lauren - 08/16/07 11:07
PS: what are the chances that you have a hand bell choir at your church? Or know where there is one?
PS: what are the chances that you have a hand bell choir at your church? Or know where there is one?
drew - 08/15/07 20:40
estrip is great. One partner says she is considering a visit to my church, and the other asks where a good sex shop is.
You should visit the church sometime. We'd love to help you. Can't help with the sex shop though.
estrip is great. One partner says she is considering a visit to my church, and the other asks where a good sex shop is.
You should visit the church sometime. We'd love to help you. Can't help with the sex shop though.
drew - 08/15/07 20:35
Robot week is whatever Kirk (the guy in the suit) thinks it is. The Robot is the mascot for this weeks vacation bible school.
Robot week is whatever Kirk (the guy in the suit) thinks it is. The Robot is the mascot for this weeks vacation bible school.
lauren - 08/15/07 19:05
Funny, Felly and I were considering the possibility of you being Presbyterian as we drove past what I now know to be your church this afternoon. Now it seems to be true. I was raised Presbyterian for the first 18 years of my life. Most people have never heard of it.
Funny, Felly and I were considering the possibility of you being Presbyterian as we drove past what I now know to be your church this afternoon. Now it seems to be true. I was raised Presbyterian for the first 18 years of my life. Most people have never heard of it.
mrmike - 08/15/07 14:53
That's pretty cool. Nice work by the robo-builders.
That's pretty cool. Nice work by the robo-builders.
08/14/2007 21:56 #40547
unconnected thoughtsCategory: random
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.
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.
fellyconnelly - 08/15/07 12:52
i too am glad for football season! i think this deserves a post in itself...
i too am glad for football season! i think this deserves a post in itself...
museumchick - 08/15/07 09:03
Good luck with your audition!
Good luck with your audition!
drew - 08/15/07 08:47
The Benched Players. It's a combination of improv/scripted stuff that gets put on in schools and is supposed to help kids learn. I don't know too much more, but the director seems cool.
The Benched Players. It's a combination of improv/scripted stuff that gets put on in schools and is supposed to help kids learn. I don't know too much more, but the director seems cool.
mrdeadlier - 08/15/07 00:48
What's your audition for?
What's your audition for?
drew - 08/14/07 22:33
what do you do with them?
what do you do with them?
mrmike - 08/14/07 22:19
I'm with you on that last one. I moonlight for the Bills and wish they employed me full time. It was fun to come home last night to parking passes for the first few games. Wish my fulltime employer treated me as well.
I'm with you on that last one. I moonlight for the Bills and wish they employed me full time. It was fun to come home last night to parking passes for the first few games. Wish my fulltime employer treated me as well.
08/12/2007 08:45 #40490
Driving to state collegeCategory: trips
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!
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!
mrdeadlier - 08/12/07 21:36
ok well keep me posted duder
ok well keep me posted duder
mrdeadlier - 08/12/07 19:41
Did someone say FF? I'm in 5 leagues this year but hey why not 6? When is your draft and is there a fee involved?
Did someone say FF? I'm in 5 leagues this year but hey why not 6? When is your draft and is there a fee involved?
tinypliny - 08/12/07 19:33
Is there any Ben and Jerry around downtown Buffalo?
Is there any Ben and Jerry around downtown Buffalo?
08/07/2007 22:02 #40432
Football?Category: sports
Is there an estrip fantasy football league? If not, is there any interest in one? I'd be happy to set one up.
tinypliny - 08/09/07 20:10
\m/ Arsenal FC (till Henry Quits)! \m/
\m/ Arsenal FC (till Henry Quits)! \m/
joshua - 08/08/07 10:51
Chelsea FC till I die!
Chelsea FC till I die!
tinypliny - 08/08/07 01:35
If it's the football actually played with feet I am in. ;) If it's the rugby-like counterpart, I have no idea.
If it's the football actually played with feet I am in. ;) If it's the rugby-like counterpart, I have no idea.
mrmike - 08/07/07 23:09
No such thing Drew. I'd give you a second participant if you're looking to get one going. And Jim, that is the beauty of the fantasy. You don't have to know much of anything to be successful
No such thing Drew. I'd give you a second participant if you're looking to get one going. And Jim, that is the beauty of the fantasy. You don't have to know much of anything to be successful
jim - 08/07/07 22:20
Sadly I don't know a hockey puck from an outfield.
Sadly I don't know a hockey puck from an outfield.
FYI, HSBC is an awesome bank, but definitely NOT in terms of staying open late. They close promptly at 4 too. But they always have a bank in town which is open on Saturdays (e.g. the Utica/Elmwood branch). Helps people who are imprisoned the rest of the week (e.g. yours truly)
I have to check out if the Amherst thing is really open late...
HSBC has branches open late. But the one closest to you on Potomac and Elmwood isn't and doesn't have Saturday hours. There is a branch on Amherst near military that has crazy hours. I am sure you could go there to get something notarized at 3 in the morning.
I am sure they have crazy marketers as well.