Tag: Work

Happy 4th of July (Almost)

Happy 4th, Fireworks, Work, Tires, and Apple.

Well, it’s the 2nd of July right now, but wont see again till 5th so Happy Independence Day all.

Jenn and I went to watch fireworks last night, ended up on 3rd and Madison, across from the police station. Tonight we sat on her roof. Think tomorrow we are going to go for something closer.

Worked last 2 days. Tried doing a BK in Chesaning today, lol. Was alot more to be done than we were made aware of. We did not finish.

I am really tired right now. I need to get my schedule figured out better.

Apple apparent misjudged the time it would take to sell off remaining iMacs and bring new ones to market, and are now in a pickle. You can’t buy iMacs from the Apple Store online until September now, according to the store. Apple always cuts production a few months before a new model, and the new model was longer in development that expected. Ahhh…. Apple. No iMacs til September, thats funny. Fun thing is they make it sound like a major revision. Perhaps they will be nice G5 iMacs with 8x SuperDrives and USB 2.0, FireWire 800, Bluetooth, Airport Extreme, and PCI Express upgradable graphics cards. Ooooooh <drool>.

Ok, I can’t stay up much longer, so night all, and see you Monday night.

nick

Another WWDC Keynote

WWDC, and thats about it.

Well, at first glance this WWDC seemed sub-par. A 30″ LCD, new LCD housings, and the Tiger preview. Don’t get me wrong, a 30″ LCD is nothing to scoff at, especially since the new video card supports 2 of them. I would love a pair of 2650×1600 monitors next to my G5, I just dont have $3200 per monitor or even $2000 for a G5.

Then I watched the video though… and everything changed.

Tiger is going to be awesome. No doubt about it. From the new “Pipeline” search feature to my favorite new feature, “Dashboard”, it will rock when it arrives in 2005. If you want to see more about it, since I dont want to explain it all here, check out Apple’s site or the keynote video stream.

Week has been uneventful otherwise. Scott and I broke our record of a 70 minute lunch with a 90. Is kinda sad really. Oh well. Thats about it though I think.

Guess I will see you all Friday.
Sorry about the short crappyness, but I dont have anything else to say.

nick

It’s not that I have to always be right,
It’s just that I always am.

Apple Store, WOOOOO!

Today, Yesterday, Friday, WWDC, and Apple Store highlights.

Today Jenn and I went down to the Apple Store. Her computer was acting goofy, I mentioned my ibook has crashed only about once in the year and a half I have owned it, and after a little looking online we decided to head to Somerset. We looked through the Apple Store, I finally got to see Somerset North (wow, a bunch of $$$$$$$$$ stores, and rather few of them really, compared to South). Then we headed a bit north to Great Lakes Crossing, walked around a bit, and ate at Olive Garden.

Yesterday we went to Marsh Point Par 3. I don’t really suggest it. A lot of lost balls, and even more mosquito bites. Oh well, still kinda fun. I also baked her a cake, as it was her birthday. Friday I worked. So that was my weekend.

WWDC is closer. I can’t freaking wait. I want to see what will be in 10.4, and if Apple will manage any new models. I love keynotes.

So Apple Store stuff…

ipod mini is REALLY mini. I thought my ipod was small, but wow, freaking wow. 17″ PowerBook is massive. I didn’t get a real great look last time, since store was packed during the 10.3 release. Also, G5 towers are huge. I know the only people that care about this shit are Jason and Nick, and both have seen, but I still just have to say it all.

Best part? Jenn says we can go again after WWDC. Wooohoo!

Ok, I going to bed. New Poll up too.

Tata
nick

You bastard.
(OK, funnier when you can watch Peter Griffin say it.)

La la la

Work, Jenn, WWDC, and Website.

Hi

Has been semi uneventful 3 days.

I worked on Wednesday with Scott, and we worked a little on Tuesday too. Bauer kinda took out the side off a building with a mower, so we ran away,

More time with Jenn of course. Her birthday is Saturday. Between finding her a gift and Fathers day, I am kinda stumped. Maybe nobody will get anything, too make it all easier.

WWDC is getting closer, and I more excited. I love WWDC, it and MWSF. I wish I could go someday. Probably MW, since its MUCH cheaper. WWDC is like $3k to go.

I did more website work finally. I need to work on getting it up. I know I need to, but yet I have so little time recently. Soon. Also, as of July 6thish I will be back to 1 counter. Thats the day the SiteMeter turns 1, and thus it will be easier to reset and then forward to whatever bravenet says.

Ok, I promise a new poll next time, but not today.

Sunday…
nick

Diamonds: She’ll pretty much have to.

A Day Off, Yeay!

Day off, School, Unfinished, Jenn, Work, Lucy, Little people, and Bike.

Finally, I have a day off. I worked 5 straight, that’s good for me. I will get a very nice paycheck I’m sure, but I am glad I get to sleep in finally.

I was notified via postcard today I made Dean’s List for Winter 04 at Delta. Is impressive I guess, though I only had 6 credits.

So what have I been doing…

Well, what I haven’t been doing is getting the pics of the dogs scanned, or renting LOTR:ROTK yet. Soon, very soon.

Wednesday after blog I went to Jenn’s, as did I every other day. We figure with the exception of the day Sarah found out her dog had cancer, I have been at her house every day since May 13th, and actually longer. Heck, even that day that I didn’t, I was probably there past midnight the day before, so were good there too. Yesterday we went to the mall and I got a new watch battery, but mostly we just hang out.

Worked Thursday thru today as well. We finished Hughs’ again yesterday, and began Kirshen’s today. I am sure somehow we will end up as Hugh’s again before the end of the summer.

After work and Jenn’s, not much else has been done.

Speaking of Sarah’s dog, it was put down at about 2pm today. Lucy had a tumor on her shoulder. She was in a lot of pain, and removing it wasn’t really an option as it would probably spread if it wasn’t already. Besides, even amputating the bad arm couldn’t be done since she had hip displacement and it would worsen it by adding more weight to each leg.

Friday was the last day of school for the little people. Congrats to any new graduates. Oh how things have changed in 3 years. Wow.

I need to get in some bike riding, but can’t seem to find the time. I get home from work and shower, then either go with Jenn and eat, or eat then go with Jenn. Seems the only way I am going to get to ride is if Jenn does, I don’t work, or I give up Jenn time. I think A is the best choice, maybe the only.

Ok. I am sure I forgot something, but oh well. New poll soon, and FREAKING COMMENT DANG IT. This no voting/no commenting is pissing me off.

I will try harder for the more pics, and at updating too soon rather than too late.

Tuesday,
nick

Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?

It died.

Hello

Pictures, Work, Jenn, New iPods, and Old TV.

I added pics of Ludwig, so you can all see what my turtle looked like. I should have Molly, Roxy, KC, and Shilo up by next time.

I worked today, and yesterday. We started back at Hughs’ but should be done tomorrow. We sepent the day cutting sod, which is one of the most evil jobs we get stuck with. It’s not so bad when it’s dry and peels right off, but when it’s wet like now it just won’t come up.

I spent Monday with Jenn, and was there last night too. Will be going there tonight too. I am almost considering not mentioning it anymore unless we do something big, since I am there every night for the last 3 weeks.

Toshiba unveiled their new 60GB 1.8″ drives today, so it shouldn’t be too long before we see 60 gig ipods. Maybe as soon as WWDC at the end of this month, but maybe not until early August. It depends on how soon Toshiba starts shipping them. I figure 20 40 60 as new lineup, but only Steve and Jon know for sure (Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, and Jon Rubinstein, head of the iPod division for those not in the know).

Salute your Shorts, Hey Dude, Clarisa Explains it All, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Care Bears, GI Joe, Punky Brewster, Pippi Longstocking, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 321 Contact, Alf, Dinosaurs, Eureeka’s Castle, The Elephant Show, The Joy of Painting, Mr. Rodgers, Beakman’s World, You Can’t Do That on Television, Bill Nye, Pete and Pete, Reading Rainbow, Connections, The Secret Life of Machines. Just thoughts. Leave any I missed that you liked, would love to hear. Maybe next poll will be related.

OK, I think that’s it. Be back Saturday with more stuff. PLEASE comment and vote, I always like feedback. And yes, I am working on getting the site back up.

nick

Skinamarinky Dinky Dink,
Skinamarinky Doo,
I Love You

Late Again, Dang

Late, Happenings, Website, and Poll.

Well, I am late again. Oh well, is only 2:10, so not that bad.

I went with Jenn to Alpena today, to meet her parents and see where she grew up. We had a lot of fun, and I know her that little bit better now. Yesterday I worked for a while in the morning, then Jenn and I went grocery shopping and made some interesting food. She made a hash-brown casserole, and chinese vegetable & shrimp marinara. Friday I worked also, then went with Jenn to Ruby Tuesday’s and then to a batting cage.

I have began changing the website. I have pulled down the site and put up a new index page. The new site will look similar, as I work on it. I am really happy with the way its turning out, much better than previous.

Ok, thats all for now. New poll up, so vote, and comment.

nick

Happy Memorial Day!

Another Day, Another Blog

Work, Movies, Dad, WWDC, Anniversary, and Weekend update.

Well, I decided I should update before going to Jenn’s tonight, so I don’t end up late again.

I kinda worked today. We mostly drove around to Dixie Cut Stone and to do a few bids. It’s something. Even if I worked for two minutes, it would be 2 more minutes than last week.

I’m watching “A Beautiful Mind”. I’ve wanted to see it for quite a while, but forgot it when at the video store. By the way, LOTR:ROTK comes out tomorrow, and I will be renting it as soon as I can get to a video store.

Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. He is now 50. There was no big hoopla though, at least not while I was there. Generally they wait and celebrate my dad and uncle’s birthday together, around Memorial Day.

I am really excited for WWDC at the end of next month. Preview of OS X 10.4 Tiger, probably a new G5 with fun specs like double sided DVD writer and dual 2.5Ghz or faster 970s, and more.

Today is the 24th, which means next update will be the anniversary. That means I need to do a shitload of work on the site in the next 3 days.

So what have I been up to…

Yesterday I went to Jenn’s, shopped at Meijer, and ate at the Texan. Saturday was Meijer also, along with taking the dogs for a walk. The dogs being our Molly and Brittany, a Collie/German Shepherd my grandma is watching. And on Friday was, uhm… Oh, an update, so I already told you. Haha!

I really couldn’t remember for a minute there.

OK, so that’s all then.

I WILL do a nice, big update on Thursday, for my anniversary. And vote, you scardy pants. I only got 2 on last poll and 1 on this.

nick

Suspect is down.
Suspect is down… permanently.

Ok, So here's the story…

You caught me, 3 day update, and work.

Has come to our attention you are posting late?
Hopefully you have a valid excuse

Well, yes, I do. I have a girlfriend. I have been spending pretty much every minute she has available with her, and loving it. I still however hold that so long as the post is made by 4am, it is considered to be on the previous day, as was the rule with blogger and KungLog. Yes, I have been much more timely with iblog, but it doesn’t mean the old rule no longer applies.

I can’t even remember all we have done over the last 3 days. Today we went to see if my paycheck was available, and it wasn’t. We then went to the Texan for dinner, Meijer, then watched Bad Boys 2 at her appt. Yesterday we went to Staples to get her check stub and see her boss about work stuff, shopping at the BC Mall, tennis at Carrol Park, and then dinner at her house. And Wednesday we went to Ridge Rd. park for tennis in the dark, which is why we had to attempt again Thursday.

I probably wont get a paycheck next week, unless the weather changes overnight. I haven’t gotten in 1 hour yet this week, and it’s supposed rain again tomorrow. I though it was supposed to be April showers?

Ok, I am very tired, so am going to bed. I promise a pre-midnight update on Monday.

nick

You may be a King or a little street sweeper,
but sooner or later you’ll dance with the Reaper.

Whoopsie

Late, Work, Biking, and Jenn.

OK, I admit it. I am late on this post. It is 2:24am on Sunday, and I was supposed to post on Saturday. Oh well. By old standards, this would be fine, so I deem it still so.

So lets see…

Only 1 vote on poll so far. That’s a bit disappointing. You people need to get it together.

My past few days activities…

Thursday and Friday we did not work, since it was supposed to rain., It did some, so that was a nice break. Saturday we did work though, so I will have an at least decent paycheck.

Thursday I went on a 16.2 mile bike ride, as a follow up to the 10 I did Wednesday night. A note for you all: Don’t do 10 miles, then 15 a mere 14 hours later. After you pass 5 miles, it’s not so bad, but until you get that far there is some pain.

I have been spending the past several evenings wit Jenn. We went to the Driving range on earlier in the week, went to Carrol and Maplewood park on Thursday, and Maplewood again on Friday. Roller slides are awesome, I forgot that. Especially when they’re wet, its much better. Today we went to Dutch Village for putt putt, Texan for dinner, and then to the end of Finn Rd. to watch the sunset.

That would be about it. I highly suggest you all go find a roller slide, or go play at a park you haven’t been to in several years. It is a lot of fun. Wet slides and swings with puddles below are too much fun to leave behind.

See you all Tuesday,

nick

Pedestrians always have the right of way,
Except when their in the way.