I just visited with Tree at her work.
Man, that is a busy place!
I learned a bit about the business she is in, however. That was cool!

The Engine Won't Give Up The Ghost

The rebuild of the XS360 was halted about a month ago, which would explain why there haven't been any posts about it. Why? Because I couldn't get the cylinder head off and wasn't sure what to do about it. So I set the project aside temporarily.

Wildman came over to check on his bike today. The one that Bryanna is convinced is hers.
After blowing some carbon out of its pipes he decided to hammer on the XS360 engine. Needless to say all he accomplished was the same thing the previous owner and myself did: caused some additional damage.
There is nothing holding it on but an ancient gasket that has obviously petrified into concrete.
It just won't give up the ghost...

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Orchard Ponds 2

Lack of skills has never kept me off the course yet.
Good thing I still have that attitude.
The weather was perfect. The best we've had for golf yet.

Wildman & HCSD A.K.A. Willie.
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They both got par today. I have still never made that once.
Why still play? I don't know. I might wise up one of these days.

goin' ca-razeee

We just got back from the semenburger.
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Water World

Well I come home to my water a-runnin'
That'll be a pretty bill.
It's alright, I tell myself.
Just chill.

I go upstairs and the winder is open,
Thunder storm got the nearby table wet.
Nice water spots.
But I'm not gonna fret.

Oh it's a mighty wet day

But I think it will be ok.
I'm full of pipe dreams nowadays,

Oh it's a mighty wet day
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cuz i'm a sexy beast

there isn't much to write about these days.
it's time for a break.

every thing is good to stand on when you are less than three years old.
***

?

i spent most of today sleeping.
all that sleeping and i feel exhausted.
now it seems another weekend has flown by.
time to start another work week.

i just chatted with somebody i haven't spoken to in at least....
...it has to be....14 years.
thank you, amy.
keep smiling.
keep in mind that you are the SHIT.

The Business Of Being Wrong

(6-3-07)
I’m five shades of green,
Within my dull gray hue.
Been planted for so long.
Yet I’m Still working strong.
Not quite as it must seem,
To the average Joe like you.
It’s the business of being wrong.
Still sitting where I belong.
No daylight in a week.
It’s dark too damn quick.
My “9 to 5” lasts till ten
Even at the week’s end
My lips are too dry to speak
I’m too Empty to be sick.
Been here since not sure when
Tomorrow I’ll do it again
My eyes strain to decipher print
My carpal tunnel’s at its worst
Stale coffee now filling my gut,
While my boss does God knows what.
So I’ll sit here and squint,
Till the pain is dispersed
Opportunity’s door must’ve shut.
It’s a workaholic’s rut.
So I’ll remain in this seat,
with a pounding at my head,
I’ll work until it’s done.
As for praise, well there’ll be none.
My personal life accepts the defeat.
Nearly working till I’m dead.
Even the clock on my wall is broken.
And my complaints will go unspoken.

another day, today.
maybe another day tomorrow.
we'll see.
i guess it's time to start today.

I am fairly excited with the fact that it is looking good for another motorcycle trip, like the one I took last year.

It is looking like work on Saturday, but not Sunday. I am taking a day off.

Theresa and Bryanna returned safely, and were happy to see me. I am happy to have them back. The kink in my neck has also returned, however.

"Splendid Isolation", by Warren Zevon.

Maintenance gate fiasco currently going on at work.

Conduit sizing.

Bryanna throwing a fit. I get my neighbors are happy she is back from vacation.

These are the things going on in my life right now.

Sleep-Working

Nothing has changed.
At least I'm having fun.

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Orchard Ponds

For the first time ever I was able to hit with the 4 iron.
Three awesome shots with it.
Furthermore, I found a way to help my driving...but teeing it up higher. I made that puppy sail a couple of times, and it sure felt good.
Afterwards, HCSD and I grabbed some lunch and went our separate ways.
He is off to do some shopping and Halo playing, while I am at my trusty cubicle. Like every day.
This was one of the more memorable days out on a course.
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All Work No Play Makes Paul A (?)

Working 7 days a week.
I'm a dedicated man.
Getting things accomplished.
At least, that's the plan.

Working 7 days a week.
My bed is right at work.
The cleaning guy woke me up this morning.
That jerk.
***
Hitting a course with High Chief Squatting Dog A.K.A. Willie A.K.A. Shoe Bear this morning before we go into work.Getting some time to clear our heads.

they still lookin' good

bree is lookin' golden brown.
tree is lookin'....umm..i guess golden brown-er.

they are having a great time, getting sun, and maxin & relaxin'.
tree misses me. bree still hates me.
at least things are going as expected.
they come home sunday night. i'll have some hugs stored up.
***

home

milwaukee was as expected.
we had an excellent time. we got thangs done.
and i saw my favorite tunnel in detroit once again.
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More Vacationing

They sent me this pic with the tag line of "We miss you".
Bree looks confused.

Look closely. Bryanna still picks her nose, even when she's on vacation.
After, it is a sport enjoyed by all...but definitely not a spectator sport.

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cheese state

i'm spending the night in wonderful, beautiful, spacious, and lovely Milwaukee again.

there was only a little sarcasm sprinkled on that previous statement.

i packed everything into my back pack because i felt there was no need to take any more than that. but i'm traveling with a bunch of dudes that all have two pieces of luggage.

interesting. maybe all their make up wouldn't fit in one bag.

well. i don't have much to say.

life's fairly boring today.

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Vacation Girls

I have been getting periodic updates via text, picture mail, voicemail, and through short conversations with Theresa. They are having a great time on their vacation!

Example number one (above): Bree at the beach...not sure what she is doing. But she is certainly appearing to take vacationing on the beach very seriously.
Bree and Tree. They are chilling out professional-style.
I wish I was with them. I miss them.
But I'll be here when they get back!
(Unless work sends me out.)

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Erie Golf Course

i was racking up a good score and feeling great.

but then wildman informed me that it is the lowest score that wins, and not the highest.

great. now i need to change my whole strategy.