--No pictures this time, but we got to hear the baby's heartbeat today! Talk about exciting stuff, it made it feel so much more real.
--In less than a month on January 4th we get to find out what were having, I can't wait!
--After trying to think of a million ways to get out of it I dragged Wendy along with me to my company's Christmas Party on Sunday, and was surprised to actually have a really good time!
--I love Christmas, so I tried to ape shit with the Christmas lights this year, but holy cow that stuff is expensive when you have to buy a tree and everything! I am for sure gonna stock up on stuff right after Christmas this year. I'll be the Clark Griswold of the block, you just watch. Or not. Maybe.
--Commercials that really irritate me: the Old Navy "Modelquins", the Levi's "Pioneers" commercials, the hamburger commercial where the guy is eating the tiny little meal, any commercial that uses the term "anal seepage" or "have a happy period". Nice.
--I had a whole list of these in my head when I was watching TV twenty minutes ago.
--Oh yeah! Those commercials for that damn Flip video camera, I bought one when they came out two years ago and it was a royal piece of crap. It wouldn't work with the then cutting edge Windows Vista.
--I get irritated when someone goes out of their way to spread their bad mood around. I get irritated when people get about things that cannot be controlled. I'm in a really "irritated" mood this evening.
--The s*#% was definitely about to hit the fan on Twitter Saturday night, that was tense. Why do Mommy and Daddy always have to yell?!?!?
--FYI, never drive all the way to Wal Mart to pick up Dramamine four your nauseous, pregnant wife. IGA is about the only place that has it.
--Something I'm not afraid to admit: My wife got me completely hooked on Brpthers and Sisters.
--This blog always feels like a burden when you don't update it, but it's pretty satisfying once you get to typing.
--I went against my better judgement and watched Bruno the other night. My review: DONT.
--Start Trek really ended up being a really cool "crash, boom, bang" kind of flick, and that was the first time I have ever watched Star Trek.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Top Fuel Dragster Facts
I stole this off my company's forum, crazy stuff!
I can't stand any type of professional racing but these numbers are insane!
One Top Fuel dragster 500 cubic inch Hemi engine makes more
horsepower than the first 4 rows of stock cars at the
Daytona 500.
Under full throttle, a dragster engine consumes 1-1/2
gallons of nitromethane per second; a fully loaded 747
consumes jet fuel at the same rate with 25% less energy
being produced.
A stock Dodge Hemi V8 engine cannot produce enough power to
drive the dragster's supercharger.
With 3,000 CFM of air being rammed in by the supercharger
on overdrive, the fuel mixture is compressed into a
near-solid form before ignition.
Cylinders run on the verge of hydraulic lock at full
throttle.
At the stoichiometric (stoichiometry: methodology and
technology by which quantities of reactants and products in chemical
reactions are determined) 1.7:1 air/fuel mixture for nitro methane, the
flame front temperature measures 7,050 deg F.
Nitromethane burns yellow. The spectacular white flame seen
above the stacks at night is raw burning hydrogen, dissociated from
atmospheric water vapor by the searing exhaust gases.
Dual magnetos supply 44 amps to each spark plug. This is
the output of an arc welder in each cylinder.
Spark plug electrodes are totally consumed during a pass.
After halfway, the engine is dieseling from compression,
plus the glow of exhaust valves at 1,400 degrees F. The
engine can only be shut down by cutting the fuel flow.
If spark momentarily fails early in the run, unburned nitro
builds up in the affected cylinders and then explodes with
sufficient force to blow cylinder heads off the block in
pieces or split the block in half.
In order to exceed 300 mph in 4.5 seconds, dragsters must
accelerate an average of over 4G's. In order to reach
200 mph (well before half-track),the launch acceleration
approaches 8G's.
Dragsters reach over 300 miles per hour before you have
completed reading this sentence.
Top Fuel engines turn approximately 540 revolutions from
light to light! Including the burnout, the engine must only
survive 900 revolutions under load.
The redline is actually quite high at 9,500 rpm.
Assuming all the equipment is paid off, the crew worked for
free, and for once NOTHING BLOWS UP, each run costs an estimated
$1,000.00 per second.
The current Top Fuel dragster elapsed time record is 4.441
seconds for the quarter mile (10/05/03, Tony Schumacher).
The top speed record is 333.00 mph. (533 km/h) as measured
over the last 66' of the run (09/28/03 Doug Kalitta).
Putting all of this into perspective:
You are driving the average $140,000 Lingenfelter
"twin-turbo" powered Corvette Z06. Over a mile up
the road, a Top Fuel dragster is staged and ready to launch
down a quarter mile strip as you pass. You have the
advantage of a flying start. You run the 'Vette hard up
through the gears and blast across the starting line and past the dragster at an honest
200 mph. The 'tree' goes green for both of you at
that moment.
The dragster launches and starts after you. You keep your
foot down hard, but you hear an incredibly brutal whine that sears
your eardrums and within 3 seconds, the dragster catches and
passes you. He beats you to the finish line, a quarter mile
away from where you just passed him.
Think about it; from a standing start, the dragster had
spotted you 200 mph and not only caught, but nearly blasted
you off the road when he passed you, all within a mere 1,320
foot long race course.
Edited to add:
I learned also that as of the last few years, Top Fuel dragsters are now limited by the rules to not exceed about 330 mph for safety reasons.
I can't stand any type of professional racing but these numbers are insane!
One Top Fuel dragster 500 cubic inch Hemi engine makes more
horsepower than the first 4 rows of stock cars at the
Daytona 500.
Under full throttle, a dragster engine consumes 1-1/2
gallons of nitromethane per second; a fully loaded 747
consumes jet fuel at the same rate with 25% less energy
being produced.
A stock Dodge Hemi V8 engine cannot produce enough power to
drive the dragster's supercharger.
With 3,000 CFM of air being rammed in by the supercharger
on overdrive, the fuel mixture is compressed into a
near-solid form before ignition.
Cylinders run on the verge of hydraulic lock at full
throttle.
At the stoichiometric (stoichiometry: methodology and
technology by which quantities of reactants and products in chemical
reactions are determined) 1.7:1 air/fuel mixture for nitro methane, the
flame front temperature measures 7,050 deg F.
Nitromethane burns yellow. The spectacular white flame seen
above the stacks at night is raw burning hydrogen, dissociated from
atmospheric water vapor by the searing exhaust gases.
Dual magnetos supply 44 amps to each spark plug. This is
the output of an arc welder in each cylinder.
Spark plug electrodes are totally consumed during a pass.
After halfway, the engine is dieseling from compression,
plus the glow of exhaust valves at 1,400 degrees F. The
engine can only be shut down by cutting the fuel flow.
If spark momentarily fails early in the run, unburned nitro
builds up in the affected cylinders and then explodes with
sufficient force to blow cylinder heads off the block in
pieces or split the block in half.
In order to exceed 300 mph in 4.5 seconds, dragsters must
accelerate an average of over 4G's. In order to reach
200 mph (well before half-track),the launch acceleration
approaches 8G's.
Dragsters reach over 300 miles per hour before you have
completed reading this sentence.
Top Fuel engines turn approximately 540 revolutions from
light to light! Including the burnout, the engine must only
survive 900 revolutions under load.
The redline is actually quite high at 9,500 rpm.
Assuming all the equipment is paid off, the crew worked for
free, and for once NOTHING BLOWS UP, each run costs an estimated
$1,000.00 per second.
The current Top Fuel dragster elapsed time record is 4.441
seconds for the quarter mile (10/05/03, Tony Schumacher).
The top speed record is 333.00 mph. (533 km/h) as measured
over the last 66' of the run (09/28/03 Doug Kalitta).
Putting all of this into perspective:
You are driving the average $140,000 Lingenfelter
"twin-turbo" powered Corvette Z06. Over a mile up
the road, a Top Fuel dragster is staged and ready to launch
down a quarter mile strip as you pass. You have the
advantage of a flying start. You run the 'Vette hard up
through the gears and blast across the starting line and past the dragster at an honest
200 mph. The 'tree' goes green for both of you at
that moment.
The dragster launches and starts after you. You keep your
foot down hard, but you hear an incredibly brutal whine that sears
your eardrums and within 3 seconds, the dragster catches and
passes you. He beats you to the finish line, a quarter mile
away from where you just passed him.
Think about it; from a standing start, the dragster had
spotted you 200 mph and not only caught, but nearly blasted
you off the road when he passed you, all within a mere 1,320
foot long race course.
Edited to add:
I learned also that as of the last few years, Top Fuel dragsters are now limited by the rules to not exceed about 330 mph for safety reasons.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wow.
That's about all I can say about today's tragedy at Fort Hood. I guess because my brother was stationed at Fort Hood up until last September and I am somewhat familiar with the base and the area, this really seemed to hit home for me. I send my prayers and condolences to victims and their families, while at the same time am extremely thankful for my brother's transfer to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. While at Fort Hood he served as a military police officer and all I could think of is had he still been there, would he have been right there? I feel awful thinking selfish things like that, but this has truly effected and saddened me. I am thankful that this shooter is still alive so that he can see what pain he has caused, and so that he can pay for actions. I am not in the military but I would presume that when one enlists, you agree to fight any war your country sends you to, regardless of your support for the war. Hearing these psychiatrists on the mass media outlets try to justify what this bastard has done makes me absolutely sick. This isn't a case of post traumatic stress syndrome, the coward had not yet been deployed overseas, therefore this should be considered an act of TERRORISM. These 'politically correct" liberals who care less about a life than they do someone's feelings have ripped the backbone right out of this country. May God have mercy on his soul, because all Hell is about to break loose on him.
But, like Denney Crane, I could be wrong.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Halloween '09
--No kiddo for me this year, so here are the nieces and nephews.
--It was pretty fun on my street for Halloween, they shut the street down and make a really big deal out of it.
--The Bridgeport Police "Central Command Combat Headquarters" was practically in my front yard, which was cool in an annoying kind of way.
--Most original costume: A guy in a huge Wheaties box with a hole cut out where his face goes.
--Transformers seemed to be the popular costume for the kids this year.
--Whatever happened to saying "Thank You" after someone gives you candy?? Seriously, I probably had only about thirty kids say thank you, and most of those were mumbles while they were high tailing it across the street.
--The Father's House church out on 380 had a really cool "Light The Night" set-up at the Preacher's house, that guy is super nice, and seems to really be in touch with the youth.
--I think there should be a cut-off age for trick-or-treating. If you can drive yourself from house to house, it's time to give it up. Seriously, aren't kids that age supposed to be egging teacher's houses or something?
Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
From Denney Crane's blog
And so true.
Liberal vs Conservative
If a conservative doesn't like guns, he doesn`t buy one. If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn`t eat meat. If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a conservative sees a foreign threat, he thinks about how to defeat his enemy. A liberal wonders how to surrender gracefully and still look good.
If a conservative is homosexual, he quietly leads his life. If a liberal is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.
If a black man or Hispanic is conservative, they see themselves as independently successful. Their liberal counterparts see themselves as victims in need of government protection.
If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation. A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him.
If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.
If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church. A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced. (unless it's a foreign religion, of course!)
If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it. A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.
If a conservative slips and falls in a store, he gets up, laughs and is embarrassed. If a liberal slips and falls, he grabs his neck, moans like he's in labor; then sues.
If a conservative reads this, he'll forward it so his friends can have a good laugh. A liberal will delete it because he's "offended".
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
...and on, and on, and on...
--My friend and I watched the runaway balloon live at work today until it landed. The best part? The goofy guy chasing after it trying to catch the huge thing as it landed.
--Was anyone else getting dizzy from the camera spinning in circles?
--My iMac has turned me into a computer snob, I feel like all PC's are inferior to my computer. HAHAHA!
--I'm still having Big Brother withdrawals, I got way too into that show this season. Survivor is O.K. But still...
--I can't wait to hang up Christmas lights on our house. I love Christmas, I'm kinda like Clark Griswold on steroids.
--I have a huge crack in my iPhone screen, too bad AppleCare protection plan I bought doesn't cover damage cause by concrete.
--I have to keep my hands in pockets at all times in Wal-Mart, just thinking about how many people have touched EVERYTHING in there grosses me out. They should just go around with a spray bottle of Purell all day.
--Ever watch a pregnant chick pass out while having blood drawn? I have, scary stuff.
--I remember one time in college we were standing in class watching a movie and Wendy started getting light headed and leaned over to me and said "I think I'm gonna..." and starts falling face first. So naturally, being the loving and caring boyfriend that I was, grabbed the first thing I could reach, the hood of her sweatshirt. Too bad it was a zip up and it unzipped causing her face to meet the door. Hard. Man, I've never been so scared in my life.
--GoodNight Folks.
--Was anyone else getting dizzy from the camera spinning in circles?
--My iMac has turned me into a computer snob, I feel like all PC's are inferior to my computer. HAHAHA!
--I'm still having Big Brother withdrawals, I got way too into that show this season. Survivor is O.K. But still...
--I can't wait to hang up Christmas lights on our house. I love Christmas, I'm kinda like Clark Griswold on steroids.
--I have a huge crack in my iPhone screen, too bad AppleCare protection plan I bought doesn't cover damage cause by concrete.
--I have to keep my hands in pockets at all times in Wal-Mart, just thinking about how many people have touched EVERYTHING in there grosses me out. They should just go around with a spray bottle of Purell all day.
--Ever watch a pregnant chick pass out while having blood drawn? I have, scary stuff.
--I remember one time in college we were standing in class watching a movie and Wendy started getting light headed and leaned over to me and said "I think I'm gonna..." and starts falling face first. So naturally, being the loving and caring boyfriend that I was, grabbed the first thing I could reach, the hood of her sweatshirt. Too bad it was a zip up and it unzipped causing her face to meet the door. Hard. Man, I've never been so scared in my life.
--GoodNight Folks.
Swish and spit
I will admit since finding out Wendy is pregnant I've pretty much become a certified germophobe, so I'll consider it my civic duty to pass along this email I received yesterday. It really makes a lot of sense, I had a scratchy throat yesterday and tried the salt water gargle, cleared it right up!
Please realize that this is not official advice!
H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and proliferates (only) there. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps - not fully highlighted in most official communications - can be practiced:
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications) .
2. "Hands-off-the- face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.
5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
All these are simple ways to prevent, within means of most households, and certainly much less painful than to wait in long queues outside public hospitals
Edit: Spell check wanted to change germophobe to homophobe. Te He He.
Please realize that this is not official advice!
H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and proliferates (only) there. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps - not fully highlighted in most official communications - can be practiced:
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications) .
2. "Hands-off-the- face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.
5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
All these are simple ways to prevent, within means of most households, and certainly much less painful than to wait in long queues outside public hospitals
Edit: Spell check wanted to change germophobe to homophobe. Te He He.
"Shut up! I'm better than you!"
This kid is a freakin' nuts. And it's great. This is my favorite one, search "Greatest Freak Out Ever" on YouTube for his other masterpieces.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Rambling on, and on, and on....
--In the infamous words of a very rude commenter over at The South 40, this will be a post where I "just yammer on for the sake of hearing myself talk."
--Geez, some people. If your bored or don't like what your reading, JUST LEAVE. There is no reason to leave a snarky comment or report the blog. (i.e. Anonymous 8:04 to Denney Crane)
--Two things the blogging community needs back: Jarhead and Anobiter.
--We went to the Bridgeport Police town hall window peeper meeting last night that was practically in our front yard. They said they were stepping up patrols in the area. And that's pretty much it. Well I feel safe now. THIS is a prime example of why citizens need guns.
--Sitting in the waiting room of the ObGyn or baby doctor, or whatever the heck its called, felt exactly like the scene in Knocked Up.
--I watched Top Gun for the first time in a long time the other day. What a corny, awesome movie.
--Every time i tread to read a blogs comments on my iPhone and it opens a separate window, my phone locks down and I have to reboot it. Crazy.
--2012 looks awesome in a gay, retarded kind of way. Do you think John Cusack's character will go out wearing a trench coat and holding a boom box over his head in the final scene of death and destruction?
--I actually really want to go see Where The Wild Things Are, loved the story when I was little. Same goes for Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs.
--I'm a caveman when it comes to Facebook, its like rocket science to me.
--Twitter is awesome though.
--I didn't get a picture of it, but in today's All Around Wise I saw an ad for a home builder that read "You Deserve a Real Home" and had a big red X over a mobile home. Wow, that could probably be a little more PC.
--Like I said, just to hear myself talk.
--Geez, some people. If your bored or don't like what your reading, JUST LEAVE. There is no reason to leave a snarky comment or report the blog. (i.e. Anonymous 8:04 to Denney Crane)
--Two things the blogging community needs back: Jarhead and Anobiter.
--We went to the Bridgeport Police town hall window peeper meeting last night that was practically in our front yard. They said they were stepping up patrols in the area. And that's pretty much it. Well I feel safe now. THIS is a prime example of why citizens need guns.
--Sitting in the waiting room of the ObGyn or baby doctor, or whatever the heck its called, felt exactly like the scene in Knocked Up.
--I watched Top Gun for the first time in a long time the other day. What a corny, awesome movie.
--Every time i tread to read a blogs comments on my iPhone and it opens a separate window, my phone locks down and I have to reboot it. Crazy.
--2012 looks awesome in a gay, retarded kind of way. Do you think John Cusack's character will go out wearing a trench coat and holding a boom box over his head in the final scene of death and destruction?
--I actually really want to go see Where The Wild Things Are, loved the story when I was little. Same goes for Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs.
--I'm a caveman when it comes to Facebook, its like rocket science to me.
--Twitter is awesome though.
--I didn't get a picture of it, but in today's All Around Wise I saw an ad for a home builder that read "You Deserve a Real Home" and had a big red X over a mobile home. Wow, that could probably be a little more PC.
--Like I said, just to hear myself talk.
I'ma be a baby daddy!
About two weeks and five different pregnancy tests ago we found out
that were expecting our first baby. Right now I'm about 99% excited
and 1% scared TO DEATH, or maybe it's the other way around. Either way
this is going to be an awesome journey.
that were expecting our first baby. Right now I'm about 99% excited
and 1% scared TO DEATH, or maybe it's the other way around. Either way
this is going to be an awesome journey.
Out first doctor appointment was this past Monday, they said she was
about four weeks along, a little less than we thought. Because she was
so early we didn't get a due date, but I will try to update this blog
a little more often now that I've actually got something to write about!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday Mumbles
--I've finally been given a five day work week again, I had forgotten how it felt to have Saturday AND Sunday off.
--The yellow lab had to go this last week, our yard was just way too small for him and he had started digging, and digging, and digging, you wouldn't believe the holes I had to fill in. I really hated to see him go, which is weird because I'm not an animal lover at all, but I know he will be happier out in the country. It's not like he was much of a guard dog anyway, Wendy was walking him through the Fair Oaks addition in Bridgeport and a shiatsu started barking at him, and what does he do? He cowers down and starts crying until the shiatsu leaves him alone, the big baby. I will miss him though, he was a pretty good dog considering.
--I posted a few months ago that brother's little boy was sick, well he got sick again and they finally found a birth defect in his neck, something that didn't close properly but I really don't know the details. He's going to be having a surgery in October to correct it, so please be in prayer for him, and my brother and his wife.
--I've said it once before and I'll say it again: Rahm Emanuel looks like a total Douche Bag.
--Is it douchebag or douche bag?
--I was completely hooked to Big Brother this season, I'm glad the game ended the way it did.
--Twitter is quite possible the most addicting thing ever. I've heard people say the same about Facebook, but I really can't get into it, way too complicated.
--I always feel weird in Lowe's when I have to pull the extra large utility cart, and I know one day I'm gonna hurt somebody with that thing
--Mosquitoes are INSANE this year, and I don't remember seeing the City of Bridgeport spraying once.
--I've probably used my sprinkler system 4 times since we have moved into our house, partly because we've had rain and partly because I'm just a tight wad.
--The yellow lab had to go this last week, our yard was just way too small for him and he had started digging, and digging, and digging, you wouldn't believe the holes I had to fill in. I really hated to see him go, which is weird because I'm not an animal lover at all, but I know he will be happier out in the country. It's not like he was much of a guard dog anyway, Wendy was walking him through the Fair Oaks addition in Bridgeport and a shiatsu started barking at him, and what does he do? He cowers down and starts crying until the shiatsu leaves him alone, the big baby. I will miss him though, he was a pretty good dog considering.
--I posted a few months ago that brother's little boy was sick, well he got sick again and they finally found a birth defect in his neck, something that didn't close properly but I really don't know the details. He's going to be having a surgery in October to correct it, so please be in prayer for him, and my brother and his wife.
--I've said it once before and I'll say it again: Rahm Emanuel looks like a total Douche Bag.
--Is it douchebag or douche bag?
--I was completely hooked to Big Brother this season, I'm glad the game ended the way it did.
--Twitter is quite possible the most addicting thing ever. I've heard people say the same about Facebook, but I really can't get into it, way too complicated.
--I always feel weird in Lowe's when I have to pull the extra large utility cart, and I know one day I'm gonna hurt somebody with that thing
--Mosquitoes are INSANE this year, and I don't remember seeing the City of Bridgeport spraying once.
--I've probably used my sprinkler system 4 times since we have moved into our house, partly because we've had rain and partly because I'm just a tight wad.
Don't Let Me Down
I've never really been into video games, even when I was a little kid and all my friends would stay up all night playing Final Fantasy or MarioKart, but when they came out with The Beatles Rock Band I had to get it. I have Guitar Hero and thats pretty fun, but Rock Band is awesome, especially since its all Beatles tunes. I may suck at the game, but I have a blast with it. It has alot of hits and alot of songs you wouldn't expect to see, but I was kinda surprised at what you don't get to play, Where is "Yesterday", "All You Need is Love" and "Elenor Rigby"? Shouldn't these be staples for this game? Oh well, enough nerd talk and back to real life. Enjoy the viedo of me playing the game abaove.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Cussin', Paintin', and Movin'
Ok, ok, ok, people stop the harassing phone calls and banging on my door at 4 a.m. I'll update my blog. I know you want more but I'm just one man! In all seriousness, I guess I've put this off way too long. It's been well over a month now so I guess it's time to rant about my closing-on-the-house-but-almost-didn't-close fiasco...
We show up at Wise Title company and meet our realtor, both of us are excited and nervous, as is expected when buying your first home. Now, I try to be a glass-half-full kinda guy all the time, but I just cannot stop thinking "This is going way too smooth, something is about to hit the fan." But I let my better judgment calm my nerves and we go ahead an commence with the paper signing. Everything is going great until we hit one little piece of paper from the appraisal district or company whatever its called, claiming that everything looks great except one little spot one the northwest corner of the house that will have to be repainted BEFORE they will allow the loan to go through. WOAH!
Now lets go back a few weeks when I had the home inspection performed. Nothing major, just a few little things here and there that are common with a house of this age, its actually in GREAT shape for this old of a house (early 70's, I believe). Anyway, he points this are on the northwest corner out to me and suggests that I paint it. OK, great that will be my first project as a homeowner, I'll just worry about that after closing. (By the way the inspector did an awesome job, I recommend Tim Martinets with Alpha Omega Home Inspection to anyone.)
SO lets fast forward to the closing date, apparently after the inspection, when the house was appraised they saw the same patch of peeling paint that will have to be repaired and reinspected before closing can occur. The mortgage company's underwriters, however, simply looked over this little tidbit. Of course I offer to go get my painting clothes on and go fix it right now, and everyone agrees that would be just fine. After sending Wendy on a bat-out-of-Hell trip to Lowe's me and my nephew Corbin get to scraping, and that little northwest corner turns into the entire north side of the house as well. Now, I am by no means a professional painter, so it didn't look to grand, but it was white and not peeling any more, so I felt like a regular Bob Villa.
The mortgage company paid for the final inspection and got the guy out there ASAP the next morning, so I was still a happy customer, even though I got to move in a day late. It was hectic, but it was all worth it, we've been here a little over a month and still love it.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Moving...
In the midst of packing, painting and turning off my Internet, this
blog has neglected, more so than usual. But I will be back on soon!
blog has neglected, more so than usual. But I will be back on soon!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Independence Day Work Woes
--I was sitting here about to fall asleep while watching viedos of people getting tazered on YouTube, and I thought I should do something productive at work. So I'll blog!
--My weeks vacation starts in three hours and nineteen minutes, at five twenty nine you'll see a dust trail where my truck was parked, I am so ready to get away frrom this place for a week.
--My vacation won't consist of much rest and relaxation though. On Monday we'll go to big Sis' house and spend the day at Hurricane Harbor, then catch a flight for vegas at 7:30 the next morning. Fly back in Thursday night and round out the week camping with my wife's family up in Oklahoma. I think I will soon find out how it feels to "need a vacation from your vacation".
--On top of everything else, hopefully we'll be moving into our new house by the end of July, just keep your finger crossed. If not I'm going to have to find a place to live for a few days, 'cause I refuse to pay a months rent for 5 days in a apartment. Maybe thats why I get called a cheap bastard from time to time.
--Joe Biden spoke in a ceremony in Iraq for U.S. troops that were becoming American citizens today. "We did it in Saddam's palace and I can think of nothing better. That S.O.B. is rolling over in his grave right now," huh, I didn't think the guy had it in him. For a split second there, I kinda liked the VP.
--Scare for my brother and sister-in-law this past week: my nine month old nephew contracted rare strep infection that caused a large absess(sp?) to grow on his neck, the doctors up in St. Louis had to do surgery to drain it. And on top of that the doctor at the Army hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. gave him an overdose of pinicillen(sp?), the doctors in St. Louis said that if it had been any other drug, he probably would't have made it. Seriously? How could someone be that careless? But as you can see, he kept on truckin' .
--My weeks vacation starts in three hours and nineteen minutes, at five twenty nine you'll see a dust trail where my truck was parked, I am so ready to get away frrom this place for a week.
--My vacation won't consist of much rest and relaxation though. On Monday we'll go to big Sis' house and spend the day at Hurricane Harbor, then catch a flight for vegas at 7:30 the next morning. Fly back in Thursday night and round out the week camping with my wife's family up in Oklahoma. I think I will soon find out how it feels to "need a vacation from your vacation".
--On top of everything else, hopefully we'll be moving into our new house by the end of July, just keep your finger crossed. If not I'm going to have to find a place to live for a few days, 'cause I refuse to pay a months rent for 5 days in a apartment. Maybe thats why I get called a cheap bastard from time to time.
--Joe Biden spoke in a ceremony in Iraq for U.S. troops that were becoming American citizens today. "We did it in Saddam's palace and I can think of nothing better. That S.O.B. is rolling over in his grave right now," huh, I didn't think the guy had it in him. For a split second there, I kinda liked the VP.
--Scare for my brother and sister-in-law this past week: my nine month old nephew contracted rare strep infection that caused a large absess(sp?) to grow on his neck, the doctors up in St. Louis had to do surgery to drain it. And on top of that the doctor at the Army hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. gave him an overdose of pinicillen(sp?), the doctors in St. Louis said that if it had been any other drug, he probably would't have made it. Seriously? How could someone be that careless? But as you can see, he kept on truckin' .
--We'll be staying at the Bellagio and we already have tickets for "O", but does anyone else have any suggestions for a first anniversary Vegas trip?
--Me and Wendy went and picked up a few fireworks yesterday, nothing real big, just some roman candles and what-not. The guy behing the counter kept trying to sell me a $400 firework for $200. Why would I pay $200 bucks when I can just throw a match in a bucket of gas and get the same effect? I just wonder how much of a profit margin you could make running a fireworks stand; anyone?
Monday, June 29, 2009
Billy Mays Tribute
Well, not really a tribute, but pretty funny. As loud and obnoxious as he was, this guy always seemed like he was really likeable, and I was really getting into that "Pitchmen" show. Anyway, I saw this a few months back and thought this would be a good time to post it.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Whacko Jacko Post
Ok, I'll probably get the insensitive bastard tag here, so if your a Michael Jackson fan, just stop reading. I'll start off by saying that my thoughts and prayers do go out to his family, it's the media's portrayal of him as a saint that has got me miffed. I know Michael Jackson was an amazing entertainer in his time, but how can some people see only that and not his infamous later years? I hate it that the guy died and my heart goes out to his family, but this "man" had some serious issues! I mean, the guy actually said there was nothing wrong with sharing a bed with a child. If it's your kid and they sleep with Mommy and Daddy because the storm woke them up or the boogey-man is waiting in the closet, thats fine, but when it is just random kids coming over to "share the love by sharing a bed" that is just disgusting. I'm too young to have been around in his glory days, but just from watching T.V. I think he forfeited the title of "King of Pop" a LONG time ago. It made me sick to see Farrah Fawcett become old news this afternoon, someone who didn't lead a perfect life, but a lot more respectable than Michael Jackson's. I guess thats the mainstream media for you though. I will give it to the guy though, he was an awesome performer. I remember watching Thriller on MTV when I was a kid, and at the time I was thinking "what the hell is going on??", looking WAY back, the guy was actually pretty good.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Belated Father's Day Post
I was once asked who my hero was, and I hadn't ever thought about it much, but I automatically knew the answer: my Daddy.
I have been very fortunate to have my Dad around my whole life, I know many people out there don't get to have that experience, so I am truly grateful for how I have been blessed.
Neither my Daddy nor I are big talkers, when we go anywhere together we don't say much. But in all those quiet rides or visits, interrupted only by small talk of the weather or cattle, there is always the mutual feeling of love between a father and son. My Dad is always know as the joker of the family, when he walks in a room the the mood automatically lightens. He also has the "patriarchal" wiseness about him when I go to him for advice, and as I'm slowly coming to find out, Dad's usually right, even when I don't agree with him.
I remember growing up in the little single-wide trailer house down the road from Meme and Pop's house and right next door to Mammaw Crenshaw's house, it wasn't much but it was home. My Dad busted his butt in the oilfield, but he was ALWAYS there for me when we needed him, he always provided for us, even when money was short. And as times got better and we got a better house and nicer things, only the superficial things changed, Dad was still there just like before. My Dad is the perfect example of what a successful man is. First: He started out at the bottom and worked his way up into an extremely successful career, while never neglecting his family. Second: he and my mother have instilled Christian values in, without which I honestly don't know where I would be today, Third: He and my mother raised four amazing adults (if I say so myself), that are putting those values to work in their own families. Finally: my father is an extremely humble man. He admits when he has screwed up, and I love him that much more for it. He may think he has let us down a few times, but I assure you my Dad has NEVER let me down.
I'm not trying to boast with this, I'm just trying to express my gratitude for my blessings. It may not be the best written piece of work, but its from the heart. My father is great man, I can only pray that I will be half the Dad he is to me.
What's the thing I am most proud of? Being known as Scott Ferrier's boy.
I have been very fortunate to have my Dad around my whole life, I know many people out there don't get to have that experience, so I am truly grateful for how I have been blessed.
Neither my Daddy nor I are big talkers, when we go anywhere together we don't say much. But in all those quiet rides or visits, interrupted only by small talk of the weather or cattle, there is always the mutual feeling of love between a father and son. My Dad is always know as the joker of the family, when he walks in a room the the mood automatically lightens. He also has the "patriarchal" wiseness about him when I go to him for advice, and as I'm slowly coming to find out, Dad's usually right, even when I don't agree with him.
I remember growing up in the little single-wide trailer house down the road from Meme and Pop's house and right next door to Mammaw Crenshaw's house, it wasn't much but it was home. My Dad busted his butt in the oilfield, but he was ALWAYS there for me when we needed him, he always provided for us, even when money was short. And as times got better and we got a better house and nicer things, only the superficial things changed, Dad was still there just like before. My Dad is the perfect example of what a successful man is. First: He started out at the bottom and worked his way up into an extremely successful career, while never neglecting his family. Second: he and my mother have instilled Christian values in, without which I honestly don't know where I would be today, Third: He and my mother raised four amazing adults (if I say so myself), that are putting those values to work in their own families. Finally: my father is an extremely humble man. He admits when he has screwed up, and I love him that much more for it. He may think he has let us down a few times, but I assure you my Dad has NEVER let me down.
I'm not trying to boast with this, I'm just trying to express my gratitude for my blessings. It may not be the best written piece of work, but its from the heart. My father is great man, I can only pray that I will be half the Dad he is to me.
What's the thing I am most proud of? Being known as Scott Ferrier's boy.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Hey, remember me?
--Wow, I didn't realize how long it had been since I had been on here, sorry for the delayed comment approvals, guys.
--Those were some wicked looking clouds this evening, I was totally expecting a full fledged Steve McCaully F5 super tornado.
--We bought my wife a new car this last week, a Chevy Equinox. I really wanted a Tahoe but without kids, I just couldn't make myself drop that much money on something that big. But one day...
--We actually ended up getting a great deal, after some haggle coaching from my Dad and Sister. I would recommend Jerry's in Weatherford to anybody looking for a new vehicle, super nice people down there.
--Satelite radio is quite possible one of the best inventions ever.
--I've noticed that I go to Weatherford to do pretty much anything, is it really that much closer to Bridgeport?
--Even thought I have always hated Start Trek, that movie still looks cool to me.
--I hate working long days to do end of month paperwork, no matter what the conditions are, its stress to the max.
--The powers that be at my job recently put us on direct deposit payroll, I'm not very crazy about it so far.
--It was freakin' hot today. Remind me of that mid-August.
--I put in paperwork for vacation the week after July 4th to celebrate my birthday and anniversary. Well, just anniversary, since I got married on birthday, that doesn't exist anymore.
--But it's all worth, its been the best year of my life.
--Any suggestions of a good restaurant/hotel in the metroplex for a first anniversary?
--Me and Wendy(Mrs. Ryan) watched Here Come the Newlyweds last night on ABC. Now that's actually a pretty funny show.
--Well, I'm about to pass out on my keyboard, so I'm outta here.
--Those were some wicked looking clouds this evening, I was totally expecting a full fledged Steve McCaully F5 super tornado.
--We bought my wife a new car this last week, a Chevy Equinox. I really wanted a Tahoe but without kids, I just couldn't make myself drop that much money on something that big. But one day...
--We actually ended up getting a great deal, after some haggle coaching from my Dad and Sister. I would recommend Jerry's in Weatherford to anybody looking for a new vehicle, super nice people down there.
--Satelite radio is quite possible one of the best inventions ever.
--I've noticed that I go to Weatherford to do pretty much anything, is it really that much closer to Bridgeport?
--Even thought I have always hated Start Trek, that movie still looks cool to me.
--I hate working long days to do end of month paperwork, no matter what the conditions are, its stress to the max.
--The powers that be at my job recently put us on direct deposit payroll, I'm not very crazy about it so far.
--It was freakin' hot today. Remind me of that mid-August.
--I put in paperwork for vacation the week after July 4th to celebrate my birthday and anniversary. Well, just anniversary, since I got married on birthday, that doesn't exist anymore.
--But it's all worth, its been the best year of my life.
--Any suggestions of a good restaurant/hotel in the metroplex for a first anniversary?
--Me and Wendy(Mrs. Ryan) watched Here Come the Newlyweds last night on ABC. Now that's actually a pretty funny show.
--Well, I'm about to pass out on my keyboard, so I'm outta here.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Back In Action
--I want to start off by thanking all of y'all out there for your prayers and uplifting comments, you don't realize how much just a nice word can change your outlook on a situation. Please just keep my family in your prayers,
--This is my first post on my new iMac desktop. My old Gateway laptop suffered a shattered LCD screen, and these thing were just too cool to pass up at Best Buy. But, man, talk about some getting used to.
--There's not much going on in Ryan's world here lately, or at least that makes a good excuse for not blogging. Just a lot of Bridgeport monotony.
--I used to check the news websites about a million times a day to make sure I was staying on track with things; now it rarely even happens once a day. What ever happened to good news? No wonder there are more mass murders going on, everyone is depressed from watching the news. Especially the Drudge Report, I think it was Barry Green who called them fear-mongers here a few months back. Amen, brother.
-But I guess Drudge does get a few points for being "conservative". If anyone even knows what that is anymore.
--I tried to figure it out, but I have no clue who the guest blogger is that Jarhead turned the keys over to for the weekend.
--Has anyone else tried the new Fried Pie Shop here in Bridgeport? They're not bad, just remember to ignore that tingling in your left arm after you eat one.
--You know, living in an apartment was great for the first few months, but now this just sucks.
--I happened to be driving through Balsora this afternoon just as the fire was getting cranked up. There were a few moments where I bet I couldn't see 10 feet in front of me.
--That's all I got for tonight, maybe now I will update this thing more often.
--Nah, probably not.
--Goodnight, folks.
--This is my first post on my new iMac desktop. My old Gateway laptop suffered a shattered LCD screen, and these thing were just too cool to pass up at Best Buy. But, man, talk about some getting used to.
--There's not much going on in Ryan's world here lately, or at least that makes a good excuse for not blogging. Just a lot of Bridgeport monotony.
--I used to check the news websites about a million times a day to make sure I was staying on track with things; now it rarely even happens once a day. What ever happened to good news? No wonder there are more mass murders going on, everyone is depressed from watching the news. Especially the Drudge Report, I think it was Barry Green who called them fear-mongers here a few months back. Amen, brother.
-But I guess Drudge does get a few points for being "conservative". If anyone even knows what that is anymore.
--I tried to figure it out, but I have no clue who the guest blogger is that Jarhead turned the keys over to for the weekend.
--Has anyone else tried the new Fried Pie Shop here in Bridgeport? They're not bad, just remember to ignore that tingling in your left arm after you eat one.
--You know, living in an apartment was great for the first few months, but now this just sucks.
--I happened to be driving through Balsora this afternoon just as the fire was getting cranked up. There were a few moments where I bet I couldn't see 10 feet in front of me.
--That's all I got for tonight, maybe now I will update this thing more often.
--Nah, probably not.
--Goodnight, folks.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Calling Out for Help.
I'm going through some personal issues right now, and I just wanted to ask everyone to please keep my family in your prayers.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Saw this on Denney Crane's Blog...
I thought it was pretty clever....and to prove I haven't been lured to "The Dark Side."
Politics and Poetry
No Hard Feelings....
The election day is over,
The talking is done.
My party lost,
your party won.
So let us be friends,
let arguments pass.
I'll hug my elephant,
you kiss your ass.
Politics and Poetry
No Hard Feelings....
The election day is over,
The talking is done.
My party lost,
your party won.
So let us be friends,
let arguments pass.
I'll hug my elephant,
you kiss your ass.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Supporting *cringe* BHO
Let me start off by saying that I did not vote for Barack Obama nor do agree with his policies, but he is the President and I will support him within reason. I consider myself a conservative and look forward to the day the true GOP regains power, not Dubya's GOP, not Rush Limbaugh's GOP, but a true conservative party with the best interest of the American people at heart, not personal agenda.
That being said, I do feel some sense of pride knowing that America elected a man named Barack Hussein Obama to lead her. It infuriates me when liberals throw a hissy fit every time someone uses President Obama's middle name when referring to him, why should that be upsetting? If anything you should be proud of your country when you hear that, knowing that racial and cultural walls of hatred have been torn down. There is no doubt that some use the name in a derogatory sense, but that just opens a chance to attempt to tear down more walls. Maybe the "Change We Need" starts with us, not the White House. The only way we will ever see "Change" is if we all try to move forward. So, like I said, I will give the President my support within reason to better this country, let's just hope that's actually where were headed.
That being said, I do feel some sense of pride knowing that America elected a man named Barack Hussein Obama to lead her. It infuriates me when liberals throw a hissy fit every time someone uses President Obama's middle name when referring to him, why should that be upsetting? If anything you should be proud of your country when you hear that, knowing that racial and cultural walls of hatred have been torn down. There is no doubt that some use the name in a derogatory sense, but that just opens a chance to attempt to tear down more walls. Maybe the "Change We Need" starts with us, not the White House. The only way we will ever see "Change" is if we all try to move forward. So, like I said, I will give the President my support within reason to better this country, let's just hope that's actually where were headed.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
--I could lie and say I've been too busy to blog, but I just really haven't wanted too. My evenings are just way to packed with Cartoon Network's Adult Swim to pull the computer in front of me.
--My iPhone was no more as of Valentine's Day, it seems that when you drop it in the toilet it just becomes a piece of sh*t. Sorry about that last one I couldn't help it. He he he....
--Anyway I was due for an upgrade on my AT&T plan so I opted for the new BlackBerry Bold, at first I wasn't sure about it but now I can't put it down. I gotta admit, I didn't think I would like anything other than the iPhone, but now I'm sold on BlackBerry.
--Speaking of, can anyone out there with a BlackBerry please help me set up my voice mail?!?!
--My wife's grandfather had a massive heart attack on Wednesday, he might be able to come home soon, so please keep him in your prayers.
--We watched FIREPROOF the other night and, cheesy dialogue aside, every married person out there should watch it.
--We also watched W. All I saw was a liberal love fest.
--How is that no matter how nice an area is when a hospital is built, it always becomes a ghetto sooner or later? Case in point: Whichita Falls.
--Eric Holder seems like a real douche. I may be wrong but that's just the vibe I get. Timothy Geithner too.
--I usually think the race card is played all too often, but regarding the New York Times chimp cartoon, I think the cartoonist did cross a line there.
--My iPhone was no more as of Valentine's Day, it seems that when you drop it in the toilet it just becomes a piece of sh*t. Sorry about that last one I couldn't help it. He he he....
--Anyway I was due for an upgrade on my AT&T plan so I opted for the new BlackBerry Bold, at first I wasn't sure about it but now I can't put it down. I gotta admit, I didn't think I would like anything other than the iPhone, but now I'm sold on BlackBerry.
--Speaking of, can anyone out there with a BlackBerry please help me set up my voice mail?!?!
--My wife's grandfather had a massive heart attack on Wednesday, he might be able to come home soon, so please keep him in your prayers.
--We watched FIREPROOF the other night and, cheesy dialogue aside, every married person out there should watch it.
--We also watched W. All I saw was a liberal love fest.
--How is that no matter how nice an area is when a hospital is built, it always becomes a ghetto sooner or later? Case in point: Whichita Falls.
--Eric Holder seems like a real douche. I may be wrong but that's just the vibe I get. Timothy Geithner too.
--I usually think the race card is played all too often, but regarding the New York Times chimp cartoon, I think the cartoonist did cross a line there.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
I've got mixed feelings about this one...
I'm a huge Springsteen fan but his new stuff is just too politically charged, and on most views I am way off to the right compared to his. I am so tired of hearing everyone praise Obama and slam Bush I could puke. True, Bush made many mistakes that will undoubtedly marr his legacy, but I fear in the not too distant future we may regret the liberal storm we brought on this country. But anyway I'll give "Working on a Dream" a shot, but I don't predict anything better than an Obama commercial. Too bad we'll never get another "Born To Run" or "The River" again.
--I bet I can name at least one person that will comment on this one.
Giggity-giggity. Giggity-goo.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Monday Night Updates
--Nope, I didn't pull a Jarhead, I'm still around. I've been insanely busy, but it seems like I have gotten absolutely nothing accomplished.
--My wife and I have finally bagan shopping for our first home of our own. Good Lord I wasn't ready for the flood of bullcrap you have to wade through in this process. Ah well, I guess its just one of those crazy deals that make life great. (But don't forget to say a little prayer for us if you can.)
--I hated to see Jarhead go, but I also understand where he is coming from. Even though I don't update this thing very regularly, sometimes it just feels like a burden, just knowing it's there.
--I think all Christmas lights should e taken down by Jan. 5th. I mean, I love Christmas, but c'mon man.
--I think anyone my age getting credit card is very irresponsible. But then again, maybe not if they can control themselves. I dont trust myself that much, so I just shy away from the Capital One envelopes.
--Pretty much any Subway commercial sucks. Hard.
--Well, thats all for now folks, I'm outta here.
--My wife and I have finally bagan shopping for our first home of our own. Good Lord I wasn't ready for the flood of bullcrap you have to wade through in this process. Ah well, I guess its just one of those crazy deals that make life great. (But don't forget to say a little prayer for us if you can.)
--I hated to see Jarhead go, but I also understand where he is coming from. Even though I don't update this thing very regularly, sometimes it just feels like a burden, just knowing it's there.
--I think all Christmas lights should e taken down by Jan. 5th. I mean, I love Christmas, but c'mon man.
--I think anyone my age getting credit card is very irresponsible. But then again, maybe not if they can control themselves. I dont trust myself that much, so I just shy away from the Capital One envelopes.
--Pretty much any Subway commercial sucks. Hard.
--Well, thats all for now folks, I'm outta here.
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