Shooted, shooted. At least according to my kid.

That makes me sad. I still want to see a live 'dillo in the wild. Only seen roadkill so far. And ones in zoos in the UK.

Second phone interview for a new job went well, I think I will have a face to face next week :)

Leaving for Maine on Friday.

bitch

:)

*grin*

We fenced the Keystone games over the weekend. Lil' Pete brought home two golds and her old man got a silver, a bronze, and a foil rating. I am just now in a happy place about this because my lack of foresight (I didn't eat right and bonked) cost me better finishes. Even with that, I fenced a couple beautiful bouts this weekend.

Kudos, Griff.:D

We put in a path several years ago and and a few of these sprouted up from nowhere.
They are spreading naturally along the path, and bloom out in late July.

It's always better when you get something for free.

I transplanted some roadside tiger lillies in the yard that have really thrived. Free is a nice price.

tiger lillies do well

yes, thank god they aren't weeds.

We call these montbretia ...

Thx for giving a name.

Just did a Google and found them on EBay @ about $1 - $2 per bulb !
We must be rich, and to think I've been keeping them in check with the lawnmower !

Weeds is such an ugly bigoted word... did you know it is derived from the word weed a term of endearment? The more you know.

Today I caulked the bathroom sink (it's been completely uncaulked since we installed it over a year ago,) then re-caulked the kitchen sink and backsplash while I was at it.

It feels so good to accomplish something that no one can eat, break, or get dirty again in the next few hours. This has made me realize just how much I need more non-cyclical tasks in my day.

You should build a boat...

FTFM.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA - gasp - HAHAHAHAHA

I didn't have to kill a man today. Seriously.

I stopped at Subway this morning and it was crazy busy. Long story short is the guy in front of me was a complete nutjob. He was holding up the line, chewing out the poor girls trying to make his multiple sandwiches, and purposely blocking the aisle so people couldn't get around him. The whole time he is swearing and scaring the shit out of the counter girls.

I stood back quietly just watching the whole scene unfold but figuring it was best if the douchebag was just allowed to be a douche and leave on his own. Then some guy behind me with his kids tells him to quit "being a dick". Douchebag screams a bit more then storms out. Everyone nervously chuckles and continues about their business until douchebag opens the door and comes in with a baseball bat raised.

I decided before I ever started carrying a gun I don't want anyone to know I have it until they hear the bang. It is a good rule for a number of reasons, and I stand by it. Today I broke that rule. Before he got all the way in I was able to hit him with a knee strike throwing him off balance while I drew my gun. Rather than pull the trigger as I was prepared to do, I commanded him to get on the floor or I would fire. I was very pleasantly surprised to see him do so immediately.

The police were there within minutes and took some statements. Douchebag left in handcuffs and I am back at my desk a bit shaky and with an understandable loss of appetite, but happy in the outcome of situation.

I think I might splurge for a starbucks this afternoon.

Whoa! Crazy. Did you get a satisfying crunch outa that knee? I'm glad you were there.

Holy douchebag Batman! :eek: I would need a shot of crown not a starbucks! :)

No, no crunching at all. It wasn't like the movies where I would have made some heroic badass jason bourne type move. I saw him coming and just drove my left foot into his knee then backpedaled while drawing so I'd be out of his range if he attacked.

He'll be bruised and have some legal problems but that's it.

Wow! Superlookout. Well done. I hope the Subway people gave you a free sandwich or something.

Way to go, Lookout! The manager ought to put your picture on the wall.

You look enough like a cop to make him think twice. Screw Starbucks go back to Subway and bask.;)

I never heard anyone ever tell a citizens arrest story with OR without using a legal handgun. :eek:

I am glad you and everyone's ok lookout.

Yeah, I'm glad you were there to save the day. Great job!

So you are eating for free at Subway for how long?


Good job.

Bloody hell Lookout.
You terrify me.

[takes a deep breath]
Yeah mine is pretty pedestrian after that. But then I'd have been in shock for days rather than happy, so it's horses for courses.

I saw one of my favourite children in the library today.
I saw her desk-mate on the bus a week ago. And seeing her today was like getting a pair in cards. Both were delighted to see me and went out of their way to tell me what they were doing. The girl I saw today is also a staffroom favourite - she is kind, considerate, well-mannered, not at the top of the class but with a balanced intelligence across the subjects and neat and meticulous with it. It's too early to tell, but if she carries on as she is, she'll be Head Girl some day.

I almost hoped to still be job-seeking in September so I can be back in the same school.
But I know I'd warm to the children wherever I worked.
Win-win.
But just imagine... if I could be paid for it? How wonderful. It's keeping the stars apart :)

I love that phrase.

No need to be afraid. Aside from my obviously racist and evil political, religious, and social beliefs I'm actually a fairly nice guy. ;)

Your happy story is truly happy though. I love when kids I've coached go out of their way to stop me at the mall or when we're out to dinner. It's nice to know you matter to someone who doesn't rely on you to survive.

sheesh!

Got a new puppy. That makes me very happy. :D

pics Pics PICS PICS REQUIRED of teh nu puppeh

I'm a bit late, but ... Lookout, you rock. Gun or no gun, that was a very brave and noble thing to do.


And just to be a dick, I'm going to advocate bat control. Clearly, the USA needs to restrict access to baseball bats. Aluminum bats should be banned altogether! No one should be able to own more than two bats, and you should need a permit to carry one in public...

I don't think that's the answer. I think we should just clone lookout so we can put multiple lookouts on every street. That way nothing will ever get out of hand.

The problem with that idea is that at my core I'm an overly competitive dick. If you clone me then surely my clones will get out of control and have their own little arms race shooting, at eachother from their respective corners.

Ay, ya, ya! How rude of me! Here are two pics for your enjoyment! I love his Ernest Borgnine eyebrows!

Awesome.

Yes but that's ok. While that was happening, all the other violent pricks in the world would get in on the act too...effectively taking them out of 'real world' play!

It's genious I tell ya!

I found and loaded some word games for my Kindle. That will be a nice break from straight reading on an upcoming long, long flight. Added a few more books, too.

Happy, and proud, of my sister and niece who completed the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure 60 mile marathon in Chicago. WTG, ladies!

In this weather? Well done, them.

seconded

My last child leaves for college in the am.

A lifetime milestone... Congrats

But a difficult transition for Moms.

Yea, she is struggling with it. Stressful for her. Me, I am happy for my dau because I have done my job based on the fact that she is ready to go.

congrats and condolences.

Liars getting caught lying again! It's fun to watch, and chock full of vitamins!

The Big scale I had troubles trying to Adjust in on Monday ,
My Boss Said he and another tech were going to FIX it Yesterday ,
He got home around 9 Last nite ,
They made NO More Progress than I did ,

HA !!!

( But I Have to Go Back this Next Monday when parts come in to try again :( :right::mad:)

My free sandwich.

My youngest G-son starts his new (first, full-time) paying job tomorrow.

He has been diligent all summer looking for work, but high school Juniors are not so much in demand lately. Since he will be allowed part-time work when school starts again, he will at least have gas-money coming in on his own hook.

Go Max !

Peanut M&Ms


Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

From Subway, I assume.

One of these, I expect.

:thumb2: COOL!
:beer: CHEERS!
:devil: TIME FOR PARENTS TO PARTY! <Where's our invite?>

I just got a nice contract to develop a web application for a netgas drilling operation's requisitions and purchasing system. It will be a great portfolio piece... as is the cellar, the field of 64, and the cllr.me projects.

This furthers my goal to move from unemployment to self-employment.

UT, Congratulations... I know the anxiety of contracting for software development.
It can be something of a feast or famine occupation.
But if you can hang in there thru the startup, it can be quite profitable.

Just be sure the words "Deep" and "Horizon" do not appear anywhere in your contracts. ;)

Very good news, Undertoad!