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I Couldn't Resist...

My sick ass couldn't resist posting this one. LMAO http://albinoblacksheep.com/flash/stfu.php

Ray & Bessie

An elderly couple, Ray and Bessie, are "snowbirds" in Texas. Ray has always wanted a pair of authentic cowboy boots. Seeing some on sale one day, he buys them and wears them home, walking proudly. He saunters into the house and says to his wife, "Notice anything different about me?"

Bessie looks him over and says, "Nope."

Frustrated, Ray storms off into the bathroom, undresses, and walks back into the room, completely naked --- except for the boots. Again he asks, a little louder this time, "Notice anything DIFFERENT NOW?"

Bessie looks up and says, "Ray, what's different? It's hanging down today, it was hanging down yesterday, and it'll be hanging down again tomorrow."

Furious, Ray yells, "AND DO YOU KNOW WHY IT'S HANGING DOWN, BESSIE?? IT'S HANGING DOWN BECAUSE IT'S LOOKING AT MY NEW BOOTS!"

To which Bessie replies, "Shoulda bought a hat, Ray. Shoulda bought a hat."

Doing Time in the Service

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up atthe large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it.

The seven year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, "Good morning, Alex." "Good morning, Pastor," replied the young man, still focused on the plaque.

"Pastor, what is this?" "Well, son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service."Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Little Alex's voice was barely audible, trembling with fear, when he asked, "Which service, the 9:30 or the 11:15?"

The Net Night Before Christmas

THE NET NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Hugh Drumm & Vincent Ambrose 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through theNet, There were hacker's a surfing. Nerds? Yeah, you bet. The e-mails were stacked by the modem with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The newbies were nestled all snug by their screens, While visions of Java danced in their dreams. My wife on the sofa and me with a snack, We just settled down at my rig (it's a Mac). When out in the Web there arose such a clatter, I jumped to the site to see what was the matter. To a new page my Mac flew like a flash, Then made a slight gurgle. It started to crash!! I gasped at the thought and started to grouse, Then turned my head sideways and clicked on my mouse. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, My Mac jumped to a page that wasn't quite clear. When the image resolved, so bright and so quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick! More rapid than mainframes, more graphics they came, Then Nick glanced at my screen, my Mac called them byname; "Now Compaq! Now Acer!", my speaker did reel; "On Apple! On Gateway!" Santa started to squeal! "Jump onto the circuits! And into the chip! Now speed it up! Speed it up! Make this thing hip!" The screen gave a flicker, he was into my RAM, Then into my room rose a full hologram! He was dressed in all red, from his head to his shoes, Which were black (the white socks he really shouldlose). He pulled out some discs he had stored in his backpack. Santa looked like a dude who was rarin' to hack! His eyes, how they twinkled! His glasses, how techno! This ain't the same Santa that I used to know! With a wink of his eye and a nod of his head, Santa soon let me know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, gave my Mac a quick poke, And accessed my C drive with only a stroke. He defragged my hard drive, and added a SIMM, Then threw in some cool games, just on a whim! He worked without noise, his fingers they flew! He distorted some pictures with Kai's Power Goo! He updated Office, Excel and Quicken, Then added a screensaver with a red clucking chicken! My eyes widened a bit, my mouth stood agape, As he added the latest version of Netscape. The drive gave a whirl, as if it were pleased, St. Nick coyly smiled, the computer appeased. Then placing his finger on the bridge of his nose, Santa turned into nothing but ones and zeros! He flew back into my screen and through my uplink, Back into the net with barely a blink. But I heard his sweet voice as he flew from my sight, "Happy surfing to all, and to all a good byte!"

Finally, we're safe

Tim Allen, comedian, had this to say about Martha Stewart: "Boy, I feel safer now that she's behind bars. O.J.& Kobe are walking around; Osama Bin Laden too, but they take the one woman in America willing to cook and clean and work in the yard and haul her ass to jail."

CFEclipse

This is a nerd post, so you might want to skip it. I've found a new program that's really got my curiousity peaked - it's a universal tool platform of sorts - an open extensible IDE for anything and nothing in particular. I've been trying it out for writing Cold Fusion code, and you can check it out at: http://www.eclipse.org/. If you download it, and you write Cold Fusion, be sure to get the CFEclipse plug-in. There are some really cool features and I must say that so far my fave is the code folding. Never heard of code folding? Me either until now, but it's pretty groovy for us nerd types. Anyway, gotta run and get some work done...

Long Live, the Virus is FINALLY Dead

After several days of battle, I've finally gotten rid of a virus on my PC at work. I wish someone would write a program that would make virus creators computers explode once they have sent out their wonderful creations. Let them spend hours and hours writing code, then when they expect to send it out to the masses in effort to control the world (or whatever the hell they get out of writing them?) - their computer explodes into tiny pieces. Anyway, if you've been battling your own virus - make sure you visit www.antivirus.com and do their free online scan. It won't save you from getting a virus, but I've used their free scan and virus encyclopedia countless times to remove viruses from dozens of PC's. Be sure to note the names and locations of all files it finds a problem with, then use their virus encyclopedia to research each one and completely remove it from your system. Until next time...

Man of the Year Awards

I couldn't pass up posting this. LMAO

3rd Place - Albania

2nd Place - Serbia

3rd Place - Ireland

Monday Rabling w/o Dr Pepper

Okay, it's been a few days since I've posted and today I'm only posting because I don't want to do anything else. I'm at work, it's raining, and the machine is out of Dr. Pepper - so I'm sure it's Monday. I guess I don't have to tell you what kind of mood I'm in. The weekend was good though, we did trick or treating and all that goes with that on Saturday - roasted marshmallows and hot dogs at my Mom's and then hung out there yesterday and had a big dinner and watched football. The kids think they've been mistreated if they don't get to go to Mawmaw's house atleast every other weekend. We looked at a horse and have to do some thinking on whether to get it or not because it is not in very good health at all. Still not sure on that one. Anyway, I'm back at work today to get some rest once again.

It's the end of hump day, and I can surely tell that it's the beginning of the crazy holiday season. I didn't even have time to post on here yesterday, and don't really have much time now. About the only new & exciting thing I've got going on is I've started posting some items on eBay here at work. And as bad as I hate to admit it, I'm actually having a good time. eBay is the bomb! LMAO What a nerd!!! Have a groovy day and I'll post more later...

Monday Ramblings

It's been an interesting day so far - to say the least. I've received several phone calls from a lot of the people and know & consider a friend, but we just don't talk that often. And even one phone call from a lady I formerly bought insurance from, ended up talking with her for a while & have decided she's more of a friend than an insurance lady. Attempted to help a friend from the 12-Step program I am a part of with her Algebra - and just couldn't wrap my brain around it at lunch today. Going back after work to try again, then go to a meeting tonight. Work has been fairly laid back today and I've got things scoped out for most of the week as far as what I'll be doing. My side projects are wrapping up nicely and I've got some things working in my head to take their place. I guess I think I don't need the spare time - and it's probably true. Spare time usually gets the human race in more trouble than we want to dig ourselves out of. Did a little research on Buddhism today and joined some email groups to try & learn more about it. It seems to fit in very well with the 12-Step program I'm working. Guess I'll shut up for now, I seem to be rambling. Thanks for reading and if you have any words of wisdom feel free to drop a comment.

This is my first post from the P4 system I built recently. I just hooked it up to the Internet connection today and downloaded all the MS security fixes and all that jazz. I've been reading thru some other blogs - which has become a new hobby of mine more/less. It's very interesting to me - getting to peek into other peoples' lives, see their photographs, read their daily entries. I guess I've always been a people-watcher of sorts. But since starting to work a Twelve Step program and study Buddhism and other religious beliefs I'm getting to know "me" and notice all the little things that make me tick. It's nice to finally get to know me - as wierd as that sounds - it's true.

Hump Day Blues

It's Wednesday night and I am already tired. This week has started to show signs of the busy holiday season to come. I've got side projects backed up and some days the extra cash just isn't worth the trade off on sleep I'm missing out on. Nothing too terribly exciting going on this week. I missed work yesterday to get a local biz's computer fixed for them. They've had a virus for over a week and by the time I could get there after work each day it was time for them to leave and go to an auction or something. Anyway, hell of a deal - I missed payday yesterday. LOL Gonna close for now, I'm tired...

Notes from the Weekend

I don't know why I have so much trouble figuring out the title to these damn posts. Guess I'll just start writing and then figure out the title after it's done? I didn't post all weekend - was too busy and really didn't slow down long enough to check my mail much less post in the blog. Friday night I went to two meetings and got a little time to myself in between. On Saturday, Jeff and I took the kids to the arcade, Chucke Cheese and a movie. As usual, you take them 40 places they want to go to 50 more. They both spent the night at my Mom's. She had some of our family from out of town so I stayed and got to visit some too. Then on Sunday we washed both vehicles and got them both shining & cleaned up to go at it for another week. That's my big exciting weekend, and now I'm back at work to get some rest once again.

Pentium 4 Lives

I did my first bit of work last night on the new P4 and it was wonderful. For those of you still torturing yourselves with an older system - here's the way it is supposed to work...you click a button, or start a program, and it happens THEN, not 5 minutes later after you've chewed your nails, made a fresh glass of tea, or if you're way behind - a fresh glass of whiskey because you can't bare to do anything on the POS without it. I'm planning to chain myself to the desk this weekend and finish atleast one of the two projects I've been working on - there are already 3 more piled up waiting on me that I refuse to touch until these are complete.

Green Grass From Home

"GOD BLESS AMERICA-IN GOD WE TRUST" Here is a soldier stationed in Iraq, stationed in a big sand box. He asked his wife to send him dirt, fertilizer and some grass seeds so he can have the sweet aroma and feel the grass grow beneath his feet. If you notice, he is even cutting the grass with a pair of a scissors. Sometimes we are in such a hurry that we don't stop and think about the little things that we take for granted. Upon receiving this, please say a prayer for our soldiers that give (and give up) so unselfishly for us.

Meditation

I received this yesterday through a meditation email list I get each day and wanted to share it with anyone that cares to read on. If you like and want to subscribe to their daily mailing list, visit www.meditation.com.au. 13 October 2004 - Through violence you may murder a murderer, but you can't murder murder. Through violence you may murder a liar, but you can't establish truth. Through violence you may murder a hater, but you can't murder hate. Darkness cannot put out darkness. Only light can do that.... Difficult and painful as it is, we must walk on in the days ahead with an audacious faith in the future. When our days become dreary with low-hovering clouds of despair, and when our nights become darker than a thousand midnights, let us remember that there is a creative force in this universe, working to pull down the gigantic mountains of evil, a power that is able to make a way out of no way and transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows. Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Martin Luther King Jr

Hump Day

It's hump day folks! It's been a busy, scattered kind of day. Here are Lane's Gifts & Collectibles, where I work, we had someone from the Days of Our Lives soap call and order a doll we had in stock. They are going to use it in one of their episodes. Kinda cool I thought - just the fact that someone way out there in cyberspace from Days of Our Lives was even looking at our web site. Anyway, I've got to get my ass in gear and get two side projects completed so that I can get rolling on another one I just accepted. I'll post links as I get them done. One is a local jeweler that is adding a bridal registry, another is a program for a non-profit organization so they can run statistical reports, and the newbie is a new popcorn shop here locally. At home we just got another horse and two donkey's, so I've got to post pics of those for anybody that's lookin'. For now I'm gonna shut up and finish up here so I can run for the door at 5:30!

Mind is floating in all directions...

It's been one of those days where I have a million things enter my mind to do, see, say, etc. - stereo for Tahoe, new web site I plan to launch in Jan or Feb 2005, various other BS that I won't waste time writing about. Anyway, just thought I'd say hi on here and get out of here soon.

First Monday of the Week

Here we are - it's Monday - or at least the first Monday of this week. Last week I can recall two Monday's so we'll see how things go this week. My weekend consisted of having an extra kid, reloading Windows on both our home systems, and getting another horse & two donkey's. You do the math - I'm tired, back here at work to get some rest. I used to think people were just being silly when they'd say that. But now I know it's true. (LOL) That's just one of the few things I've started noticing here lately. I'm not sure if it's because I'll turn 30 my next birthday in January or what, but I'm definitely feeling differently about a lot of things. Life is strange.

Nerd Verification

Most of the time I don't really notice how big of a computer nerd I am. And then there are times like this when I want to talk about how I just made a 95% (19 of 20) on the HTML and SQL tests on W3 Schools. LMAO My next lesson is going to be in CSS, but for a little purely FYI info - I am currently studying for my Microsoft MCAD Certification. For those of you that don't keep up with the nerd stuff - that just means I've got a piece of paper saying I'm an official computer junkie. I'll shut up for now. Peace...

Shiny Black 'Hoe

I finally broke down yesterday and waxed the Tahoe, and damn she is lookin' good! LOL But really, a black Tahoe all waxed and shined up with no place to go. What a waste! We are stuck here at work but as you see - making the most of each day...LMAO. Nothing eventful going on here, just trying to get the juices flowing so I can get something productive accomplished today. For those of you that don't know, I work a twelve-step program and last night we had a different kind of meeting. It was in rememberance of a lady that passed on about two weeks ago. I'd never met her but after last night I feel as if I'd known her personally. Very touching and I'm sure she'd be pleased. Peace...

In God We Trust

Okay, so I was checking out a twenty dollar bill and realized the "In God We Trust" on it. What the hell is going on with that? They take it away from everything else and leave it on the freakin' money? Yeah, I know - it would cost a lot to drag in all those dollar bills and replace with new ones. So I'm wondering what the hell do "they" think it is costing to take God out of schools, public buildings, etc.?

Stereo pic

Here's a pic of the Pioneer deck I am planning to put in the Tahoe

Nelly, XP SP2, etc...

It's Tuesday, the "real" first day of the week. I think Mondays are just to get everyone together and explain once again that we'll be having another week. I've been writing Cold Fusion code most of the day and right now I'm taking a break and installing the Windows XP Service Pack 2. That in itself should bring about an afternoon to remember if Microsoft holds up to even a fraction of its reputation. A friend of mine loaned me the new Nelly CD so I've gotta burn a copy of that before it's quittin' time. Other than that, nothing too interesting. I'm still trying to decide on a stereo system for the Tahoe. I think I'll go grab some pics of the system I'm thinking about and see if anybody give their 2 cents...

Groovy pic

Just thought this was a cool pic...

It's Monday - 'nuff said...

I'm at work, and from what I understand - we get paid to be here (physically) and they haven't taken a mental status inventory today so all is well. It's rainy and nasty here in the ArkLaTex today, so I'm wishing I was on a comfy couch with blanket, movie and some comfort food. But, since I've started this whole responsible adult & member of society thing - I came to work instead. Nothing too exciting here, although I must admit it was very nice to get to work dry and with my hair not looking wind blown. Ten points to the new 'Hoe (for those of you lost on the 'Hoe comment - read my other posts....I finally got a Tahoe!).

Groovy pic

Just thought this was a groovy pic...

Goodbye Bike, Hello Tahoe

It has been a very interesting past few days since my last post. I've been looking for a new ride for a couple months now, and Friday I traded in my motorcycle and got a Chevy Tahoe. I felt like I was leaving one of my kids when I left the bike there, but I've wanted a Tahoe for several years - not to mention the fact it will be cold as hell soon and the bike ride wasn't sounding too pleasant for much longer. I'll post some pics of it soon. For now, I've gotta get some rest - too much cruisin' and socializing this weekend with the new ride...my ass is draggin' now. Until next time... (10-4-04) Updating with a pic of me, my kiddos and the bike:

Cold Fusion at its finest

Well, things are getting interesting. I've decided to go ahead and install 3 different versions of Macromedia Cold Fusion on my new box. I've been running Cold Fusion 5 for a long time, but they've came out with a new version called Cold Fusion MX now that I'm converting some of my old web sites and applications to. But recently I've started developing an application for a non-profit organization that has a limited budget and I was turned on to a new technology to run CF called Blue Dragon by New Atlanta. It's pretty cool, and a lot easier on the $$$ for clients that can't spend big bucks.

Frenchie gets a P4

Well folks, it's a big day in the nerd world for me. I finally got an Intel Pentium 4 with Hyper Threading. What the hell does that mean? It means I'll be able to cruise thru more web pages in a fraction of the time. Or, if you're a client I do web dev or programming for, it means I'll be able to finish your project in less time which = less money for you! I ordered the system a few days ago and finally got my hands on it today - opened the boxes and realized I didn't tell the wholesaler I wanted them to assemble it. So, I've spent the past few hours putting it together - it's been a while, but it's alive and running so I guess I haven't lost my touch!

One of "those" days

I'm having one of those days where I am ready to get some work done but just can't seem to get my brain working right. Not sure if it's the cool weather blowing into town that's got me wanting to be outside rather than inside stuck in front of the computer. Or if it's just an "off" day.

Is this thing on?

Just wanted to keep up with all the other computer gurus out there. Guess I'll have to do something really groovy on here to show off my creative geek side. Let me know what you think.