Theresa's New Coffee Pot

Theresa sent me the above picture earlier today while I was at work.

Oops.

Then she sent the picture with the black cup.

Problem solved!

Trying Something New

I'm not sure why, but I bought this. It's due in the mail sometime next week.

I've been a stogie guy for a long time, but thought it might be interesting to try a pipe.

When I read that corn cob pipe don't require any break-in period, and are seriously cheap (this one cost me four dollars), I decided to get all "General MacArthur".

There are tutorials on the web about the required tools, and the 'art' of pipe smoking.

Who knows - this might end up being another new thing I tried that didn't work out. An example of such a thing can be found HERE. Or, this might end up being just as enjoyable as stogies. We'll see!

MDA Time Again

For the third year in a row, I'm trying to raise some cash for the MDA.

Last year was a very successful year because I was able to join forces with coworker (also named Paul), in addition to my employer matching the funds.

This year we aren't going to be doing any of that, and I'm doing it by myself again. But it's still going to be a successful year.

Do me a favor and drop by my page, and if you feel the need to drop a bit of cash - please do so.

You can get to my MDA page HERE, or in my MDA link underneath the outlandish biscuit logo.

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I spent at least half of my work day on the phone with people from Joja.
There are questions regarding the electrical code, cables, and wire terminations. For some reason it didn't really stress me out. Probably because so far nothing has been a mistake of mine. But I have a pretty good feeling that my day is coming...maybe as soon as tomorrow. (There are always mistakes, you know.)
I keep thinking more and more that I'll be making another trip down there.
But we'll see how things go.

On a different topic, Theresa gave me a bunch of poopy tasting protein powder. And some other crap called creatine. It looks like I'm going to have to take all the clothes off of the weight bench permanently this time, and really try to build some muscle. I think I can do it.
We'll see how that goes too.

Lastly, I recently did my taxes. Another year - another time disappointed with my return. Oh well. I will pay off Uncle Sam, and move on without blinking an eye. At least I'm not really in the hole since I prepaired for it this time around.
Has everyone else done their taxes yet?
Helpful tip: don't go to H and R. I have decided that laziness is no excuse for using them morons any more. So I'll be back to doing it on my own next year, no matter how complicated it is.
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They are wiring the press in Georgia finally.

They plan to be done by Saturday night! Holy schmoly these dudes must work fast.

I might have to make another trip down that way before it's all said and done, but for now it looks like things are going really fast down there.

These dudes sure aren't playing around.

The Amato Family Is On My Fridge...

...sporting some moose stashes.

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Today was a hectic day. But not an all-out bad day.

At least I gained most of my 'strength' back.

My slightly chubbier face is already gone, by the way. All the weight I gained recently has left, along with a few extra pounds. That's just how it goes. A few days of being sick turns everything upside down for me. 'Sigh', life with a weak immune system.

What's in order for the night? A premium stogie and some Beam. I need warmed up.

Stogie and Beam fun fact: watch the movie G.I. Jane. In a cigar smoking scene, guess what whiskey she has with her? I just noticed that when the film was on recently.

Tomorrow I go in to work to catch up on a lot of things. I'll probably end up working a full day.

But the work day will get split down the middle, because it's Alex's birthday party!!!!!

Alex Reference HERE

I'll also probably work Sunday night. Somehow a lube system that needed integrated on the press in Georgia was missed. Adding it into the I/O, Device List, Conduit Drawings, Conduit Reports, Layout and Location Drawings, Creating a Junction Box Major Assembly, and a Device Tag Drawing is all starting to cause me some grief. Sometimes it is the 'smallest' things that end up causing us the most pain.

But it's all good. Just let it do what it do cuz it ain't no thang.

Fo' Sho'.

Niagara Falls

For Theresa's birthday we went to Niagara falls.
It was a blast. I have to say, it was just as fun as when we went in July.

Above is Bree next to a random snowman that somebody made. According to her, it was her friend. (She never named it though.)

We hung out in Canada and had a blast!

Theresa and I take great pictures together.
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We ate at the Rainforest Cafe. Bree was afraid of the moving robot gorillas, but after a while she was able to get over the fear. She started telling them "you're not so tough!"

It was a really great time, and I'm glad we got to spend Theresa's birthday at the falls!

(Happy Birthday Tree!)

Bree Went To The Doc Today

Today Bree had a scheduled trip to the doctor. I guess she ended up getting her finger pricked.

She's none the worse for wear, though. She's a tough little trooper and recovers fast.

Meanwhile, I'm sitting at home recovering from the flu. A 24 hour type I guess. It looks like I will be going back to work tomorrow.

But as for Bree - this gal is growing like a weed and everything is looking peachy.

I went home early from work yesterday with the flu.

It's been a yucky morning.
I'm starting to feel better, but I'm still leary of putting a bunch of food in my stomach.

Theresa's mom came up last night. After a nice talk with her, I left Bree with her and they stayed up late.

I guess they partied pretty hard.

This morning we all went out for breakfast. It was really good. (But I'm getting really hungry again.)

She mentioned today that she'd like to have me as a son-in-law.

It's a notion that is popping up more and more lately. Hmmmm.

Theresa just got up from a nap. Grandma is still out and about with Breeboosle.

We'll all get together again today before Grandma leaves.

More to post later!

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