Peeps -
I'm taking down the FreshAyer Countdown. It's been up for well over 700 days, and we painfully watched it progress to zero.
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But, it's been 10 days since we have entered the Halfway House stage and everything is progressing nicely. Gradually, in small steps, everything is returning to normal. Our grandkids will never remember this... while we will never forget.
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You may have noticed that this Blog rarely tells you anything. But rest assured that everything has been recorded, and will be disclosed if appropriate.
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When I was a young man, I used to think that we lived in a system that was ordered and structured by a well administered rule of law.... that you could follow a course of action and a moral way of life, and live freely and unmolested.... that you could depend on the government to dispense justice.
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Now that I have morphed into an old curmudgeon, my viewpoint has shifted considerably. I now feel that we live in a kind of free for all... where the rules are made up as you go along, that government exists primarily to provide jobs to check box bureaucrats, and you have to live by your wits to avoid being crushed by the competing interests who want a piece of you for their own checkboxes.
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Man... that sounds cynical. But if you can keep bobbing and weaving, you can outlast the bastards. It's in the bobbing and weaving that the vestiges of a free and fruitful life still exist.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Karmic Action
I was moved to consider the Law of Karma today.
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My version of this cosmic statute goes this way. "If you perform good deeds for others, good deeds will be performed for you, and if you are hostile and aggressive to others, then hostility to you is the end result."
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When Jesus said to turn the other cheek to your enemies, it was practical cosmic advice. It simply means that if you react to a hostile act with revenge and a similar response, you will continue a cycle of responses that can never bring harmony and peace to you.
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But if you break the cycle, by offering a peaceful response to a hateful act, you can escape the endless repetition.
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You don't have to worry about "getting back at people" for being wronged. The Law of Karma takes care of that, and you don't have to lift a finger. Each action has an equal reaction.
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Not that this "turning the other cheek" is easy to do. It certainly seems that smashing the offender's head into a mass of pulpy protoplasm would be a far more desirable and satisfying course of action at times. But that only sends your karma back in the wrong direction.
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God and the Universe has the whole thing under control. Mankind doesn't come close to understanding or defining it. So when somebody screws with you and yours, rest assured that they will get screwed in turn. And let it go.
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My version of this cosmic statute goes this way. "If you perform good deeds for others, good deeds will be performed for you, and if you are hostile and aggressive to others, then hostility to you is the end result."
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When Jesus said to turn the other cheek to your enemies, it was practical cosmic advice. It simply means that if you react to a hostile act with revenge and a similar response, you will continue a cycle of responses that can never bring harmony and peace to you.
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But if you break the cycle, by offering a peaceful response to a hateful act, you can escape the endless repetition.
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You don't have to worry about "getting back at people" for being wronged. The Law of Karma takes care of that, and you don't have to lift a finger. Each action has an equal reaction.
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Not that this "turning the other cheek" is easy to do. It certainly seems that smashing the offender's head into a mass of pulpy protoplasm would be a far more desirable and satisfying course of action at times. But that only sends your karma back in the wrong direction.
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God and the Universe has the whole thing under control. Mankind doesn't come close to understanding or defining it. So when somebody screws with you and yours, rest assured that they will get screwed in turn. And let it go.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
From Cell to Cell
Someday I'll have a lot to say about the BOP. But for now, I'll just have to keep my mouth shut and let this period pass. Don't be surprised if you hear from Ryan soon though. He's got access to a cell phone and is firing up the minutes after all these months.
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We had him hauling equipment today at Nanepashemet Telecom today. Have to ease the boy back into society slowly.
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We had him hauling equipment today at Nanepashemet Telecom today. Have to ease the boy back into society slowly.
Monday, February 06, 2012
A Remarkable American
Only in America can a young Muslim boy, with a White American mother and Black Kenyan father, grow up in Indonesia, lose all his college transcripts, hang out with political radicals in Chicago, and get elected President of the United States. It is a remarkable story.
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It doesn't matter what you think about his politics, it is a remarkable story.
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It doesn't matter what you think about his politics, it is a remarkable story.
Patriots Aftermath
It was a terrible night last night.
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After the Patriots loss to the Giants in the Super Bowl, I donned my sleep apnea mask, fired up the CPAP machine, and settled in for what I thought would be a nice winter's sleep.
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The Super Bowl was an enjoyable game except for how it ended, with Harvey Rowe, TommyO and Linda dropping by. Beers, chicken wings and chili were the center of the game cuisine. I didn't pound down too many beers and felt fine when I retired for the evening.
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But a couple of hours later, I could have sworn I heard someone rummaging down stairs, so I leaped out of bed to do battle armed only in my tighty whities. After thrashing around, I figured that the noise was a combination of the ice maker and the furnace, so I resumed the effort to sleep.
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All that adrenaline apparently revved up my digestive system, and I had three quick and consecutive bathroom toilet sessions. By 4:00 AM, the sleep effort was useless and I headed to the couch to see some back episodes of "Homeland".
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I dawns on me though... and I have been thinking of this for some time now.... that if nothing else, it is incredible how our bodies take all types of organic concoctions though our mouths, and hours later, manufacture it all as piss and shit. No matter what goes in, our body turns it into shit.
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We are shit producing machines. Have a piece of cake? You turn it into shit. Have an apple? You manufacture it into shit. Have chicken wings, beer, and chili? You turn it into a lot of shit, and basically screw up a night's sleep in the process.
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Just an observation.... I probably won't bring it up again.
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After the Patriots loss to the Giants in the Super Bowl, I donned my sleep apnea mask, fired up the CPAP machine, and settled in for what I thought would be a nice winter's sleep.
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The Super Bowl was an enjoyable game except for how it ended, with Harvey Rowe, TommyO and Linda dropping by. Beers, chicken wings and chili were the center of the game cuisine. I didn't pound down too many beers and felt fine when I retired for the evening.
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But a couple of hours later, I could have sworn I heard someone rummaging down stairs, so I leaped out of bed to do battle armed only in my tighty whities. After thrashing around, I figured that the noise was a combination of the ice maker and the furnace, so I resumed the effort to sleep.
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All that adrenaline apparently revved up my digestive system, and I had three quick and consecutive bathroom toilet sessions. By 4:00 AM, the sleep effort was useless and I headed to the couch to see some back episodes of "Homeland".
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I dawns on me though... and I have been thinking of this for some time now.... that if nothing else, it is incredible how our bodies take all types of organic concoctions though our mouths, and hours later, manufacture it all as piss and shit. No matter what goes in, our body turns it into shit.
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We are shit producing machines. Have a piece of cake? You turn it into shit. Have an apple? You manufacture it into shit. Have chicken wings, beer, and chili? You turn it into a lot of shit, and basically screw up a night's sleep in the process.
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Just an observation.... I probably won't bring it up again.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
No Big Deal.
So the Nod came up short.
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Sometimes that happens.
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Don't make a big freaking deal over it.
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Sometimes that happens.
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Don't make a big freaking deal over it.
Super Bowl Nod is Given
Peeps....
Most of you know how eerily accurate I am when predicting the outcome of political races and sporting events... after I have bestowed the Nanepashemet Nod. That's why I don't use this power often, and make the call only in situations of dire importance. Like the Scott Brown - Martha Coakley US Senate race for example.
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There seems to be a lot of national jealously and resentment against the Patriots - particularly Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Not sure why. It is probably because of the steely determination that they bring to the game, and Brady's sizzling supermodel wife, Giselle.
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Well today, the Nod for the Super Bowl epic between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants goes to our beloved Patriots.
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From the first set of downs, Tom Brady will be dialed in and drill laser guided passes to his talented receivers, Welker, Hernandez, Branch and .... yes.... Gronkowski. It will be a freaking rout that will put the tails of the Patriots naysayers squarely between their spindly legs.
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That's right... all you ESPN analysts can kiss my pigskin ass. Pats are going to win and win big. 37-14
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Most of you know how eerily accurate I am when predicting the outcome of political races and sporting events... after I have bestowed the Nanepashemet Nod. That's why I don't use this power often, and make the call only in situations of dire importance. Like the Scott Brown - Martha Coakley US Senate race for example.
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There seems to be a lot of national jealously and resentment against the Patriots - particularly Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Not sure why. It is probably because of the steely determination that they bring to the game, and Brady's sizzling supermodel wife, Giselle.
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Well today, the Nod for the Super Bowl epic between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants goes to our beloved Patriots.
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From the first set of downs, Tom Brady will be dialed in and drill laser guided passes to his talented receivers, Welker, Hernandez, Branch and .... yes.... Gronkowski. It will be a freaking rout that will put the tails of the Patriots naysayers squarely between their spindly legs.
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That's right... all you ESPN analysts can kiss my pigskin ass. Pats are going to win and win big. 37-14
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The Nod has been Given... Let it be Done.
TommyO SaidFeb 5, 2012 07:48 AM
Right On
Of course I am hopeful the PATS will win. It will be nice to enjoy the Championship, but even better is shutting up all those out there currently hating on the PATS for really no good reason except they are jealous of our success.
We are Good, We are BAD, Deal with it YO.
TommyO
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Halfway There
On Thursday, we headed out to the Wilmington Distribution Facility to pick up some spools of cable and pallets of telecom antennas and equipment.... six spools and 18 pallets in two trips with the F150 and the 18' flatbed trailer.
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Naturally, when I was handed the first box that morning, I threw my back out and hobbled around like Quasimodo for the rest of the day.
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Not that I was complaining of the pain..... those complaints would never pass the lips of a Mountain of a Man. In fact, I sucked it up enough to drive that evening to the Framingham Legal Seafood for dinner and Lagavulins with Hillegas, Brown and Elsier.
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But now it's Saturday morning, and the lower back is still aching like a mofo.
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I'm tempted to complain just a little....
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Hopefully things will loosen up by the time we visit Ryan in his new digs at the halfway house in Boston this morning.
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Naturally, when I was handed the first box that morning, I threw my back out and hobbled around like Quasimodo for the rest of the day.
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Not that I was complaining of the pain..... those complaints would never pass the lips of a Mountain of a Man. In fact, I sucked it up enough to drive that evening to the Framingham Legal Seafood for dinner and Lagavulins with Hillegas, Brown and Elsier.
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But now it's Saturday morning, and the lower back is still aching like a mofo.
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I'm tempted to complain just a little....
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Hopefully things will loosen up by the time we visit Ryan in his new digs at the halfway house in Boston this morning.
Tuna Lips said...Feb 4, 2012 08:29 AM
I rekkin' the first thing on yo boys mind is catchin' up on the philosophizing of yers truly. Weez is runnin' a test balloon of sorts on a new cable access show, "Wisdom from the Double Wide." we takin' this to the next level, like they'd does on ESPN.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Attention Spam
Lots of you have been asking me about the TV shows that I've been watching lately.~
There was a gap when the Boardwalk Empire season ended, but now Spartacus has resumed, and that is a marker for 10:00 PM on Friday nights.
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And I recently got into catching up with Homeland.
This prissy peep prefers pleasant positive programming. Do ya think Ben the Bachelor will find love this time? Do ya?
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Profound Thanks
Last night, I went to the Bruins Game with my son Mike, and we remarked how quick the time seems to have passed. That always seems to be the case when an ordeal is over. This one isn't quite over, although the FreshAyer phase has ended. There were times though, when this day seemed that it would never arrive.
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Appreciate all the calls, emails and well wishes to us for this milestone day. Someday, I'll write something profound that expresses how we feel about you who stood by us during this trying experience. But right now, all I can muster is "Thank You".
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Smell of Victory
If the air has a funny smell this morning... that is the smell of victory.
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Yes. A month after our zoning application was tabled down in New Haven County, we emerged victorious with a unanimous vote and much thanks for the balloon test and photo simulations that we produced in the meantime.
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Three hours down, three hours back. On the couch in Marblehead by 11:30PM.
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Sweet.
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Living the Dream.
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Yes. A month after our zoning application was tabled down in New Haven County, we emerged victorious with a unanimous vote and much thanks for the balloon test and photo simulations that we produced in the meantime.
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Three hours down, three hours back. On the couch in Marblehead by 11:30PM.
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Sweet.
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Living the Dream.
Pisc saidJan 31, 2012 12:06 PM
Is that the one in which they hang a balloon from a crane to give a line of site reference to that space the tower will occupy? Raw land new build? Before you break ground, the meter is running full speed. Nice.
The clock shows a scant 4 hours until your son's return home. My considerable array of fifty cent words fail to describe my admiration for your family. Fare forward, voyagers.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
FreshAyer Adieu
We brought the grandkids out for their last visit with Ryan at FreshAyer this morning.
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I won't miss it.
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It has been a depressing task, but Ryan never let us down. He never showed any self pity, never complained, always kept a sense of humor and a sense of discovery. He always looked forward, grasped at every learning experience, and pressed for every advantage that his environment offered.
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At the beginning of this ordeal, he told us not to worry, because he could handle it.
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He could.... and helped us all to cope and handle it ourselves.
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For our enemies, who wished this experience to be hurtful out of your despicable ill will.... you will be dissapointed. In so many ways, the punishment that you so self righteously sought has been an incredible chance to regroup, re-align, and re-boot for Ryan, his Family, and his many supporters. The toxic phonies have been exposed and are getting smaller and smaller in the rear view mirror.
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If Living Well is the best revenge, then Ryan has already had incredible vengeance, and the best is yet to come.
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I won't miss it.
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It has been a depressing task, but Ryan never let us down. He never showed any self pity, never complained, always kept a sense of humor and a sense of discovery. He always looked forward, grasped at every learning experience, and pressed for every advantage that his environment offered.
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At the beginning of this ordeal, he told us not to worry, because he could handle it.
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He could.... and helped us all to cope and handle it ourselves.
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For our enemies, who wished this experience to be hurtful out of your despicable ill will.... you will be dissapointed. In so many ways, the punishment that you so self righteously sought has been an incredible chance to regroup, re-align, and re-boot for Ryan, his Family, and his many supporters. The toxic phonies have been exposed and are getting smaller and smaller in the rear view mirror.
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If Living Well is the best revenge, then Ryan has already had incredible vengeance, and the best is yet to come.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
ReEntry
It's nice to be home. Going away always makes me appreciate home. Even though the Nanepashemet Telecom workload hit me like a sledgehammer well before we got back to Massachusetts, I wasn't taken back because of reentry. Keeping tabs on email is the way to go.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Eighth Grade Sniff Test
So Peeps... I've disclosed to you that this is my vacation week.... and I've been trying to keep low key and unengaged.
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But then Nancy Pelosi hits the airwaves, claiming that Newt Gingrich will never be President ... because of what "I know".
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Granted, she has said some stupid and inappropriate stuff in the past, but this doesn't even pass the eighth grade silliness test. When asked by CNN's John King if Gingrich could be President, Noble Nancy replied, "Let me just say this. That will never happen. There's something I know. The Republicans, if they choose to nominate him, that's the prerogative. I don't even think that's going to happen."
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Of course, she doesn't disclose what she "knows".
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How did an airhead like Pelosi ever become the Speaker of the House? What idiots voted for her? Thank God I didn't have to see her head bobbing behind the President during his State of the Union Speech this year.
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But then Nancy Pelosi hits the airwaves, claiming that Newt Gingrich will never be President ... because of what "I know".~
Granted, she has said some stupid and inappropriate stuff in the past, but this doesn't even pass the eighth grade silliness test. When asked by CNN's John King if Gingrich could be President, Noble Nancy replied, "Let me just say this. That will never happen. There's something I know. The Republicans, if they choose to nominate him, that's the prerogative. I don't even think that's going to happen."
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Of course, she doesn't disclose what she "knows".
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How did an airhead like Pelosi ever become the Speaker of the House? What idiots voted for her? Thank God I didn't have to see her head bobbing behind the President during his State of the Union Speech this year.
Down East
It's nice to get away.
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Generally, I hate vacations, because you have to work so hard before you leave, then you get hit with a ton of crap when you get back.
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But this time, I've stayed close to email every day and handled some routine stuff while being appraised of the important issues... without full scale emotional engagement.
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And I would have been a lot more rested if it wasn't for these damn intestinal issues that made their entrance... or more appropriately... their exit, for the past two days.
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I'm pretty much back to normal , but Joanne doesn't seem to be faring so well.
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Down East Maine, Baby. Can't get enough of it.
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Generally, I hate vacations, because you have to work so hard before you leave, then you get hit with a ton of crap when you get back.
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But this time, I've stayed close to email every day and handled some routine stuff while being appraised of the important issues... without full scale emotional engagement.
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And I would have been a lot more rested if it wasn't for these damn intestinal issues that made their entrance... or more appropriately... their exit, for the past two days.
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I'm pretty much back to normal , but Joanne doesn't seem to be faring so well.
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Down East Maine, Baby. Can't get enough of it.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Play with Pain
Back in the Saddle and heading for Bar Harbor.
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Being a Mountain of a Man means that you have to play through the Pain.
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and BTW, the Web Cameras in Marblehead are working like a charm. So far, a squirrel and a couple of sparrows have been caught near the doors. I'll deal with them when I get home.
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Being a Mountain of a Man means that you have to play through the Pain.
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and BTW, the Web Cameras in Marblehead are working like a charm. So far, a squirrel and a couple of sparrows have been caught near the doors. I'll deal with them when I get home.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Solitary
Peeps....
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After our workout, Joanne and I had a great breakfast in downtown Rockland, Maine.
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Two fried eggs over easy, sausage patties, biscuits, corned beef flannel hash, tomato juice and coffee. I put a little ketchup on the hash and opted against the hot sauce on the eggs, although I really considered it.
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After we left, we did the tourist thing and browsed the stores up and down Main Street..... a really pretty place. But I started to feel distressed, and after an hour bolted for the truck and deadheaded back to the hotel.
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The fever was building, I was starting to feel nauseous but I was really glad that I passed on the Hot Sauce. Let's just say that would have caused a decent amount of pain... the kind that Johnny Cash sang about in his all time hit..."Ring of Fire".
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To those of you who think I had Joanne to help me out.... No Freaking Way, Kemosabe Breath. She bolted for some really important shopping at a TJ Max or Walmart or somewhere. Real high priority stuff. Didn't see her for the balance of the day.
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So I here I am, stuck up here in Mid-Coast Maine, fairly incapacitated , with only this pathetic Blog and you Peeps to keep me company.
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Scratch that.... I'm all alone.... all freaking alone.
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This isn't over.
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After our workout, Joanne and I had a great breakfast in downtown Rockland, Maine.
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Two fried eggs over easy, sausage patties, biscuits, corned beef flannel hash, tomato juice and coffee. I put a little ketchup on the hash and opted against the hot sauce on the eggs, although I really considered it.
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After we left, we did the tourist thing and browsed the stores up and down Main Street..... a really pretty place. But I started to feel distressed, and after an hour bolted for the truck and deadheaded back to the hotel.
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The fever was building, I was starting to feel nauseous but I was really glad that I passed on the Hot Sauce. Let's just say that would have caused a decent amount of pain... the kind that Johnny Cash sang about in his all time hit..."Ring of Fire".
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To those of you who think I had Joanne to help me out.... No Freaking Way, Kemosabe Breath. She bolted for some really important shopping at a TJ Max or Walmart or somewhere. Real high priority stuff. Didn't see her for the balance of the day.
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So I here I am, stuck up here in Mid-Coast Maine, fairly incapacitated , with only this pathetic Blog and you Peeps to keep me company.
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Scratch that.... I'm all alone.... all freaking alone.
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This isn't over.
Get Ready
As you may have guessed, I'm taking this week off from work for a little R&R. That's why I've been able to get to the Health/Pain Club so often. Nanepashemet Telecom is in the capable hands of my partners and staff, and in point of fact, will probably fare a lot better than with me tooling around with it for 18 hours a day.
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Sometime next week, we'll be shutting down the FreshAyer episode and moving to new challenges. The way things are lining up in business, it looks like the timing will be just right... like it was pre-ordained or something. Its's a good time to take a break and rest up with the business tsunami that is about to hit.
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For those of you who believe in the Law of Karma as I do, it's also time to open the doors and let the fresh air rush in... or batten down the hatches... as the case may be.
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You know who you are... and what you have to do.
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But I wouldn't get too worked up about it. There's not a freaking thing that you can change. You've set the course, now get ready for the ride.
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Sometime next week, we'll be shutting down the FreshAyer episode and moving to new challenges. The way things are lining up in business, it looks like the timing will be just right... like it was pre-ordained or something. Its's a good time to take a break and rest up with the business tsunami that is about to hit.
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For those of you who believe in the Law of Karma as I do, it's also time to open the doors and let the fresh air rush in... or batten down the hatches... as the case may be.
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You know who you are... and what you have to do.
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But I wouldn't get too worked up about it. There's not a freaking thing that you can change. You've set the course, now get ready for the ride.
Kick Save and a Beauty!
The Boston Bruins, defending Stanley Cup Champions, were invited to the White House yesterday by President B. Obama. These types of public relations opportunities have been commonplace for years. Tim Thomas, the outstanding Bruins Goalie, didn't make the appearance and issued this statement ...~
"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.
This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government.
Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL.
This is the only public statement I will be making on this topic. TT"
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Kick Save and a Beauty!
Jim L. said....Jan 24, 2012 05:59 PM
That little poster should read, "Dope". This player took a special moment for the Stanley Cup Champions and made it about him and his personal views. It is a great thing in this country to be able to exercise your rights as a citizen. It is also a great thing to know when to do it.
As we know, the cup doesn't come too easy. So, when you get it you want to savor the perks that come with it. This dick figured team should be spelled with an I. And, he took some of that special moment away from his team mates.
I'll root for this guy when he's in the crease. When he steps off the ice, he's not worth my time.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Back on Track
I guess I should thank you for all of the emails and text messages asking how my workout went. It shouldn't be so annoying because I obviously brought this on myself.... what with letting you know about my health club anxiety and all.
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The workout went fine. In my momentary lapse of confidence, I forgot a fundamental tenet on what a Mountain of a Man is really about.
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Not only do we write world class blogs, but we're also Rough, Tough, Hard to Bluff, and Damn Good Looking.
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So it's nice to be back on track.
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The workout went fine. In my momentary lapse of confidence, I forgot a fundamental tenet on what a Mountain of a Man is really about.
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Not only do we write world class blogs, but we're also Rough, Tough, Hard to Bluff, and Damn Good Looking.
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So it's nice to be back on track.
Facing Your Demons
Peeps...
Sometimes being a Mountain of a Man means that you wake up in the morning and face your fears head on.
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So today, before I do anything else, I'm heading back to that Health/Pain Club to stand up to my demons big time.
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Yes... I'll make eye contact with every toned hard body who walks by.
Yes... I'll snort, fart, and wheeze for 40 minutes or so on the elliptical torture track.
Yes... I'll step head long into the group exercise room and stare at the mirrors showing every angle of my girth.
And Yes... I'll avoid any mention of the locker room and showers.
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It will be nerve wracking, but I'm resolved to persevere.
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Sometimes being a Mountain of a Man means that you wake up in the morning and face your fears head on.
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So today, before I do anything else, I'm heading back to that Health/Pain Club to stand up to my demons big time.
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Yes... I'll make eye contact with every toned hard body who walks by.
Yes... I'll snort, fart, and wheeze for 40 minutes or so on the elliptical torture track.
Yes... I'll step head long into the group exercise room and stare at the mirrors showing every angle of my girth.
And Yes... I'll avoid any mention of the locker room and showers.
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It will be nerve wracking, but I'm resolved to persevere.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Doing Their Part
Pats going to the Super Bowl.
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The Patriots just beat the Baltimore Ravens to win the 2012 American Football Conference Championship.
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I did not anticipate this, especially after witnessing the humiliating loss at the hands of the Giants when Tommy O and the O'Shea Brothers almost got me killed in Foxboro.
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The Patriots are headed to Indianapolis for Super Bowl 46 for the sixth time in franchise history, two weeks from tonight.
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I told you Peeps that things were going to be good this year... And the Pats are doing their part.
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The Patriots just beat the Baltimore Ravens to win the 2012 American Football Conference Championship.
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I did not anticipate this, especially after witnessing the humiliating loss at the hands of the Giants when Tommy O and the O'Shea Brothers almost got me killed in Foxboro.
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The Patriots are headed to Indianapolis for Super Bowl 46 for the sixth time in franchise history, two weeks from tonight.
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I told you Peeps that things were going to be good this year... And the Pats are doing their part.
Stressful Image
Back to the Health/Pain Club this morning, and I'll be keeping my comments in strict adherence of the advice in my previous post on the subject from Waterman.
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Another big mistake was wandering into the group exercise room where they hold the aerobics classes. It was empty so I thought there would be no harm in taking a peek....
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The freaking room is three sixty degrees of mirrors. I generally don't mind viewing the image of the Mountain of a Man from one standpoint... but seeing front, back and sides simultaneously was extremely unsettling.
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Another big mistake was wandering into the group exercise room where they hold the aerobics classes. It was empty so I thought there would be no harm in taking a peek....
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The freaking room is three sixty degrees of mirrors. I generally don't mind viewing the image of the Mountain of a Man from one standpoint... but seeing front, back and sides simultaneously was extremely unsettling.
Mitt, Newt, Barack
It looks like the choice for the Nanepashemet Nod will go to either Mitt, Newt, or Barack.
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Weird Names.
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I'm not too psyched about this election selection.
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Weird Names.
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I'm not too psyched about this election selection.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Care Less for Carolina
Looks like Newt Gingrich is going to win the South Carolina Presidential Primary.
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I'm still not ready to place the Nanepashemet Nod.... even with Sarah Palin endorsing the Gingrich candidacy.
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As for Romney... I'm wicked conflicted.
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I believe he has business skills by virtue of his work at Bain Capital and the Utah Olymipics. But he is also such a finger in the wind politician.
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I have close friends who are very tight with him, and I also have close friends who hate his guts... for good reasons. And I highly value both friendships.
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As for Newt winning in Carolina... I had some business dealings down there... and every time left with a big assed knife sticking out of my back. I know that I shouldn't generalize... but people in Carolina can kiss my ass. I could care less who those back stabbing rednecks vote for.
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I'm still not ready to place the Nanepashemet Nod.... even with Sarah Palin endorsing the Gingrich candidacy.
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As for Romney... I'm wicked conflicted.
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I believe he has business skills by virtue of his work at Bain Capital and the Utah Olymipics. But he is also such a finger in the wind politician.
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I have close friends who are very tight with him, and I also have close friends who hate his guts... for good reasons. And I highly value both friendships.
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As for Newt winning in Carolina... I had some business dealings down there... and every time left with a big assed knife sticking out of my back. I know that I shouldn't generalize... but people in Carolina can kiss my ass. I could care less who those back stabbing rednecks vote for.
Health Club
I went to the Health Club this morning.
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The place has been seriously misnamed. It really should be the Club of Pain. After some torturous sweating on the stationary bike, I wandered through the machine room, sat on one and moved some levers that somehow had weights attached to them.
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Then I got on this machine that let you do pull ups and dips while standing on some off setting metal plates.
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There were a number of friendly people who looked extremely toned, and I tried my best not to make eye contact. I got the distinct impression that they had no idea that they were in the presence of a Mountain of a Man.
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The locker room and showers was my favorite part. The Club had this shower head that offered a number of alternatives to get yourself really clean and I took full advantage.
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Feeling a little sore now. Maybe I'll go back tomorrow.
I'm not quite sure what you are driving at Waterman. But I agree that I'm lucky to have you, and I'll heed your advice nonetheless.
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The place has been seriously misnamed. It really should be the Club of Pain. After some torturous sweating on the stationary bike, I wandered through the machine room, sat on one and moved some levers that somehow had weights attached to them.
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Then I got on this machine that let you do pull ups and dips while standing on some off setting metal plates.
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There were a number of friendly people who looked extremely toned, and I tried my best not to make eye contact. I got the distinct impression that they had no idea that they were in the presence of a Mountain of a Man.
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The locker room and showers was my favorite part. The Club had this shower head that offered a number of alternatives to get yourself really clean and I took full advantage.
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Feeling a little sore now. Maybe I'll go back tomorrow.
Doug said...Jan 22, 2012 05:25 AM
Really? I'm the only one who is going to write this?? MOAM, you're lucky to have me.
The next time you go to the health club, do not (I repeat, do NOT)say that the locker room and the showers were your favorite part. Regardless of context.
You are welcome.
I'm not quite sure what you are driving at Waterman. But I agree that I'm lucky to have you, and I'll heed your advice nonetheless.
Kerry D'Orio said...Jan 22, 2012 07:43 AM
Whatever you do, do not drop the soap!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Digital Evidence
I finally got all of the internet cameras installed around the Sundance House.
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So now, I can leave anytime I want, and constantly check to see if any despicable shitheads are trying to steal my precious stuff.
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I'm not talking about you.... per se....
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Maybe I'll go to Maine and test this out.
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So now, I can leave anytime I want, and constantly check to see if any despicable shitheads are trying to steal my precious stuff.
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I'm not talking about you.... per se....
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Maybe I'll go to Maine and test this out.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Stupid Sports
I don't like sports where you can die if you make a mistake... like mountain climbing and downhill skiing. Granted you can die doing anything. A couple of times over the past few years, I thought that I was going to buy it while I was writing this freaking blog.
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But those types of things... dying while doing normal stuff, or even playing basketball... are not what I mean. You generally don't die in these activities by making a mistake.
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But climbing a mountain and slipping, or skiing headlong into a tree just seems to be a dumb way to go.
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Seems to be a lot of skiing accidents lately.
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Ok then... Raj...
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But those types of things... dying while doing normal stuff, or even playing basketball... are not what I mean. You generally don't die in these activities by making a mistake.
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But climbing a mountain and slipping, or skiing headlong into a tree just seems to be a dumb way to go.
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Seems to be a lot of skiing accidents lately.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Money Talks
Made the New Haven commute today. I planned to leave at 7:00AM and get back by 3:00PM.
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Left at 7:45AM and got back to Marblehead at 7:40PM.
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Little bit of ad lib on this one but it ended ok.
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With Martin Luther King Day coming to a close yesterday, the holiday season is officially over. I have to say that it was fun but I'm glad it's over. Things started out hazy the night before Thanksgiving and pretty much stayed that way past New Year's Day.
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That's not to say that we didn't break a sweat at Nanepashemet Telecom, but we definitely were not operating in the zone. Today, I started to feel dialed in again. Ready to tear it up.
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BTW, thanks for all of the purchases that you made at the Nanepashemet Blogging Apparel Store. Between that and the Nanepashemet Books that were flying off the shelf, it kept myself and the Indonesians in the Black big time. For all their whining and bitching, the Indonesians were really cool and they shut up immediately when I came through with the holiday windfall.
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Money talks.
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Left at 7:45AM and got back to Marblehead at 7:40PM.
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Little bit of ad lib on this one but it ended ok.
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With Martin Luther King Day coming to a close yesterday, the holiday season is officially over. I have to say that it was fun but I'm glad it's over. Things started out hazy the night before Thanksgiving and pretty much stayed that way past New Year's Day.
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That's not to say that we didn't break a sweat at Nanepashemet Telecom, but we definitely were not operating in the zone. Today, I started to feel dialed in again. Ready to tear it up.
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BTW, thanks for all of the purchases that you made at the Nanepashemet Blogging Apparel Store. Between that and the Nanepashemet Books that were flying off the shelf, it kept myself and the Indonesians in the Black big time. For all their whining and bitching, the Indonesians were really cool and they shut up immediately when I came through with the holiday windfall.
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Money talks.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Proclamation from 2012 Peep of the Year - Kerry D'Orio
I do not know what I did to deserve this ultimate honor. Of course i would never ask.. I can tell you that I was probably the most annoying and funniest person ( well in my narsassitic mind) at the pre thanksgiving day bash. I can honestly tell you that I payed for that night the next day. I would have Sold my first born to Satan, well not really, for a day of relaxation. some may say I alreAdy married satan himself, aka Brendt .
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Hailing from The Live Free or Die state has shaped my attitude. I shoot guns( AR-15 is my fav), eat red meat and wear real fur. If you don't like it then you can ...... I believe in being myself. I do not shape my beliefs based upon my audience. I refuse to cater to the Queen Bee types( news flash we are not in the sorority house anymore) and am not in to GNO's ( girls nights out). My close friends, who i cherish, have nicknamed me The Canadien Boyfriend.
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Another bonus is my popularity at home. My kids are loving this! Francesca is in awe. She said to me, "Mom , your peep of the year and Alex is wizard ofthe year!" holy shit! My daughter just compared me to Selena Gomez! For those of you unfamiliar with the tween sect Selena plays alex on the wizards of waverly place. When I announced my award my daughter was excited , not for me, but because I am in the same league as Alex , wizard of the year mommy peep of the year. I have struck pre tween gold. Hard to do. Too bad Brendt isn't my justin Beiber. He certainly cannot shake his groove thing anymore seeing he had not hit the cybex machine in at least a decade. (defibrillator please) On the other hand, brendt was really pissed because he thought he had peep of the year in the bag given how many bribes ( I mean automatics) he had donated. Not to worry Brendt I couldn't have done it with out you. You are the man behind the woman. You have put up with my shenanigans for years. I promise you This summer i will let you catch more fish than me.
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This peep of the year is looking forward to early feb when Fresh Ayer runs out and grape fruit season commences. I am sure the foot traffic from the Sundance house to The Razor ( first husbands mancave) will have as much foot traffic as an illegal alien smuggling route from Mexico to The USA . The Razor is always open for an ice cold beverage with good friends. Looking forard to it!
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Once the Whale Eye hits the water and that mountain of a man Jay pulls his lobster traps in a strapping and patrick swayze roadhouse type fashion I think we should initiate an annual peep of the year lobster bake at the sundance house. I am sure Ryan will add to the feast when he reels in a monster Tuna Aboard The Flying Elvis. First husband is an excellent Captain ;)
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I will provide grade A meat ( sorry ladies brendt is off the market) and provide the automatic. Jay whip up those white trash balls and Tommy Ooooo whip up that Chowda!
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Looking forward this roller coaster of a ride.
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On a more serious note, i am Pondering my clothing line...suggestions accepted.
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Hailing from The Live Free or Die state has shaped my attitude. I shoot guns( AR-15 is my fav), eat red meat and wear real fur. If you don't like it then you can ...... I believe in being myself. I do not shape my beliefs based upon my audience. I refuse to cater to the Queen Bee types( news flash we are not in the sorority house anymore) and am not in to GNO's ( girls nights out). My close friends, who i cherish, have nicknamed me The Canadien Boyfriend.
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Another bonus is my popularity at home. My kids are loving this! Francesca is in awe. She said to me, "Mom , your peep of the year and Alex is wizard ofthe year!" holy shit! My daughter just compared me to Selena Gomez! For those of you unfamiliar with the tween sect Selena plays alex on the wizards of waverly place. When I announced my award my daughter was excited , not for me, but because I am in the same league as Alex , wizard of the year mommy peep of the year. I have struck pre tween gold. Hard to do. Too bad Brendt isn't my justin Beiber. He certainly cannot shake his groove thing anymore seeing he had not hit the cybex machine in at least a decade. (defibrillator please) On the other hand, brendt was really pissed because he thought he had peep of the year in the bag given how many bribes ( I mean automatics) he had donated. Not to worry Brendt I couldn't have done it with out you. You are the man behind the woman. You have put up with my shenanigans for years. I promise you This summer i will let you catch more fish than me.
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This peep of the year is looking forward to early feb when Fresh Ayer runs out and grape fruit season commences. I am sure the foot traffic from the Sundance house to The Razor ( first husbands mancave) will have as much foot traffic as an illegal alien smuggling route from Mexico to The USA . The Razor is always open for an ice cold beverage with good friends. Looking forard to it!
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Once the Whale Eye hits the water and that mountain of a man Jay pulls his lobster traps in a strapping and patrick swayze roadhouse type fashion I think we should initiate an annual peep of the year lobster bake at the sundance house. I am sure Ryan will add to the feast when he reels in a monster Tuna Aboard The Flying Elvis. First husband is an excellent Captain ;)
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I will provide grade A meat ( sorry ladies brendt is off the market) and provide the automatic. Jay whip up those white trash balls and Tommy Ooooo whip up that Chowda!
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Looking forward this roller coaster of a ride.
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On a more serious note, i am Pondering my clothing line...suggestions accepted.
TommyO saidJan 16, 2012 12:33 PM
Well Done Kerry, welcome to the club.
TommyO
Kerry D' Orio said...Jan 17, 2012 05:24 PM
Tommy O, we need to celebrate with a drink
White House Tenants
I have some good friends who are offended by the policies of George Bush.
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But regardless of your politics, the Bush's are nice people and never exhibited the crassness of the Clinton's and the Obama's. I know accounts of Secret Service people who served the various administrations who say that the Bush's were the most genuine and caring of all the White House tenants that they served.
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Apparently, Barack wanted to go to Camp David, but Michelle nixed that plan.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Back to Normal
We're heading out to FreshAyer this morning for maybe the last time with the Grandkids. The countdown is down to a little over two weeks.
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For those of you who have been keeping tabs on the days left, I'm sure you feel as we do that it is almost surreal that this ordeal is coming to an end. At the beginning, when we were staring at over 700 days each time, it seemed like these days would never be here.
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As Will Crawford eloquently said the other day, "There's been a void in our lives, and now everything can get back to normal."
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That pretty much sums it up.
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The Waterman among others is asking about any ceremonies or festivities that are contemplated. None yet.... until all the details of the release are available, but he and the rest of the loyal peeps will be suitably informed and involved.
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For those of you who have been keeping tabs on the days left, I'm sure you feel as we do that it is almost surreal that this ordeal is coming to an end. At the beginning, when we were staring at over 700 days each time, it seemed like these days would never be here.
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As Will Crawford eloquently said the other day, "There's been a void in our lives, and now everything can get back to normal."
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That pretty much sums it up.
Doug said....Jan 15, 2012 12:03 PM
Let me know if there is anything planned for his imminent release...I got the little fella a gift he's sure to appreciate.
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The Waterman among others is asking about any ceremonies or festivities that are contemplated. None yet.... until all the details of the release are available, but he and the rest of the loyal peeps will be suitably informed and involved.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Straw Poll
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Taking a straw poll on who is going to win?
POTW Week 2 - 2012
I've told you Peeps that this year seems to be shaping up pretty well. What with Nanepashemet Telecom winning all of that business and FreshAyer drawing close and all. So it comes as no surprize that an Automatic Peep of the Week selection comes up so soon in this magical year.
When Harvey and Lisa Rowe showed up with the lovely Maria Rowen last night they showed the ultimate coolness by sporting their Tuna Lips Skull Caps.
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Then it was tenderly revealed to the Mountain of a Man that Maria had brought the King of Scotch, Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt to grace the evening.
ANNOUNCING....
Nanepashemet Peeps of the Year for the 2nd Week of 2012
Maria Rowen, Automatic Lagavulin Rule
Tommy O 'Shea
Sue Sue Raiche
Will Nestor
Doug Maxfield
Lou Panakio
Joanne, Maria and Lisa professed their gratitude for the Tuna Lips hats in the traditional manner.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Hang in There Michelle
I don't blame Michelle Obama about being pissed at people labeling her as an "angry Black Woman".
She's just trying to get by in a tough situation. And her main concern is that her daughter's make it out of the White House experience intact.
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This country must really be screwed if living in the White House is such a hardship.
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Sorry, but as much as I wanted the Obama's to succeed, they seem to be such out-of-touch lightweights. They make me wish that Hilary Clinton had the job. It's that bad.
Living Well is the Best Revenge
Quite a day.
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Tommy O, outgoing Peep of the Year posted his POTY swan song down on the Dec. 31 post, and Nanepashemet Telecom scored on a big... scratch that... massive contract that makes me particularly happy that I banned that big stupid company from being a Nanepashemet customer.
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Somebody said, "When God closes one door, he opens another." That sure seemed to fit the bill today.
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If we had started work with the banned customer, we would have done our typical professional work while being sabotaged and harpooned the whole way. And it would have been a lot harder to absorb the quality work that we just won.
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So everything works out for the best. We can concentrate our best efforts with ethical, forthright customers and go to sleep every night with a feeling of the recognition of good work and fair treatment.
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Starting to feel really good about this year.
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Tommy O, outgoing Peep of the Year posted his POTY swan song down on the Dec. 31 post, and Nanepashemet Telecom scored on a big... scratch that... massive contract that makes me particularly happy that I banned that big stupid company from being a Nanepashemet customer.
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Somebody said, "When God closes one door, he opens another." That sure seemed to fit the bill today.
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If we had started work with the banned customer, we would have done our typical professional work while being sabotaged and harpooned the whole way. And it would have been a lot harder to absorb the quality work that we just won.
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So everything works out for the best. We can concentrate our best efforts with ethical, forthright customers and go to sleep every night with a feeling of the recognition of good work and fair treatment.
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Starting to feel really good about this year.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Spray Booth
Have to make a spray booth. Got this concept for water borne paints from Fine Woodworking.
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If I were to use oil based, then I'd have to get an Explosion proof fan, prices starting at $600. So the water based will have to do.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
New Hampshire Republican Primary
They're voting for President up North in New Hampshire today.
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Despite a host of annoying requests, I won't be making any endorsements at this time.
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I know that a lot of my New Hampshire Nanepashemet Peeps feel hopelessly cut adrift in having to make a decision all on their own, but I won't be giving the Nanepashemet Nod.
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Don't you know that when the NN is given, then victory is virtually assured for the receiving party?
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It's just too early to release that type of power.
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Plus... What if Sarah Palin dives in, and I've already committed the Nod to another????
Didn't think of that... did you?
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Despite a host of annoying requests, I won't be making any endorsements at this time.
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I know that a lot of my New Hampshire Nanepashemet Peeps feel hopelessly cut adrift in having to make a decision all on their own, but I won't be giving the Nanepashemet Nod.
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Don't you know that when the NN is given, then victory is virtually assured for the receiving party?
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It's just too early to release that type of power.
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Plus... What if Sarah Palin dives in, and I've already committed the Nod to another????
Didn't think of that... did you?
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Cyper Graffiti and Matt Damon
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Law played a Medical Blogger and someone quoted that "A Blog is just Graffiti with punctuation."
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Sad to say, I can't really argue with that.
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Speaking of Matt Damon, he spouted off again about Obama the other day, expressing his dissappointment about the lack of leadership exhibited by the Chief Executive. After shamelessly shilling for BO during the election and pissing off conservatives, Damon is drilling Obama now which will drop Matt's standing with the lefties.
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I'm actually starting to like him. While I probably don't agree with his positions, at least he is true to himself, and is not a sheep in the Liberal Herd.
Culinary Kudo
Peeps...
One of the problems of being a Mountain of a Man with multiple skill sets is that it's hard to be humble. Lucky for me that one of my superior abilities is deep seated humility.
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So naturally, you don't often hear about how good I am at ordinary stuff like cooking.
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Because Joanne is such a good cook... and insists on watching all of those lame cooking shows, and collecting cook books from all of the egomaniacal cooking stars.... I have generally backed off from bragging about my prowness in the culinary area.
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But suffice it to say... I am a freaking great cook.
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And I'm not just talking about the Buffalo Wings and White Trash Balls that we serve up for the Night before Thanksgiving Bash.
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Like today for instance, I whipped up some homemade dough in the Cuisinart to use for pizza while watching the NFL Playoffs, then topped it off with some pecan shortbread cookies which were nothing short of freaking spectacular.
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The Pizza was the balls too.
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I hope Denver wins.
One of the problems of being a Mountain of a Man with multiple skill sets is that it's hard to be humble. Lucky for me that one of my superior abilities is deep seated humility.
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So naturally, you don't often hear about how good I am at ordinary stuff like cooking.
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Because Joanne is such a good cook... and insists on watching all of those lame cooking shows, and collecting cook books from all of the egomaniacal cooking stars.... I have generally backed off from bragging about my prowness in the culinary area.
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But suffice it to say... I am a freaking great cook.
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And I'm not just talking about the Buffalo Wings and White Trash Balls that we serve up for the Night before Thanksgiving Bash.
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Like today for instance, I whipped up some homemade dough in the Cuisinart to use for pizza while watching the NFL Playoffs, then topped it off with some pecan shortbread cookies which were nothing short of freaking spectacular.
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The Pizza was the balls too.
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I hope Denver wins.
Playoff Season
It's Pittsburgh v. Denver with the winner playing the Pats next week. I thought the playoffs would never get here, and I bet Ryan feels the same way.
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But in four weeks or so, it will be Super Sunday... in more ways than one.
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But in four weeks or so, it will be Super Sunday... in more ways than one.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Tablesaw Panel Crosscut Sled
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But with this custom cabinet job that I've taken on, we'll be cutting a lot of plywood sheet panels, so I'll be making a table saw sled capable of handling 35" crosscuts.
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After a little web search, I've settled on the plan shown right which was published by Fine Homebuilding in 2006.
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My version will be made with 24"x42" panels so will be a scale larger than this drawing, and I've ordered some aluminium from McMaster Carr to use for the runners rather than the plywood strips noted here.
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If the McMaster Carr shipment arrives today, this baby will take shape tomorrow over at the Nanepashemet Telecom shop.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Qualifications Standards.
I'm pretty proud of Nanepashemet Telecom. We do good work and our customers show a lot of appreciation with repeat business. Virtually all of the valid players in the industry have approved us as a vendor.
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So I run into a company that is playing games and decides to question our qualifications.
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Guess what? I could give a shit if they don't approve us a a vendor, because I have disapproved them as a customer.
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They are not qualified to be a customer of Nanepashemet Telecom.
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Sorry. You have to pass some basic tests, and your big company failed miserably. And you don't even want to know what the appeal process is.
Pisc said...
Work those C level connections to get past the boobs in their Procurement
fiefdom. Small, petty, Oompah Loompa Looking D Bags run those qualification
"programs". Making you blog about them is often their only shot to being heard
in this world. Walk past like you been there before, and give them a t-shirt or
something, make them feel like they matter.
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So I run into a company that is playing games and decides to question our qualifications.
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Guess what? I could give a shit if they don't approve us a a vendor, because I have disapproved them as a customer.
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They are not qualified to be a customer of Nanepashemet Telecom.
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Sorry. You have to pass some basic tests, and your big company failed miserably. And you don't even want to know what the appeal process is.
Pisc said...
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Fine advice, Pisc. But unfortunately the Nanepashemet Telecom Operations Manual prohibits presenting T-Shirts to Oompah Loompas if their company is unqualified as a Nanepashemet Customer.
This is out of my hands. There is nothing I can do.
Clinking Cubes
Peeps -
When I told you that you could have a Nanepashemet On-the-Rocks Whiskey Glass, I didn't mean all of you. Do the freaking math. There are thousands of you greedy-assed Peeps, but only a couple of hundred Whiskey Glasses. And I need a lot of them for customer appreciation tokens for my Nanepashemet Telecom clients.
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Like today for instance... I'm heading into one of my best customer's office with a case of the glasses, which I will distribute after a vendor pile-on lunch with as many staffers as can sneak away for an hour or so.
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By tonight, there should be cubes clinking in quite a few Nanepashemet glasses.
When I told you that you could have a Nanepashemet On-the-Rocks Whiskey Glass, I didn't mean all of you. Do the freaking math. There are thousands of you greedy-assed Peeps, but only a couple of hundred Whiskey Glasses. And I need a lot of them for customer appreciation tokens for my Nanepashemet Telecom clients.
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Like today for instance... I'm heading into one of my best customer's office with a case of the glasses, which I will distribute after a vendor pile-on lunch with as many staffers as can sneak away for an hour or so.
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By tonight, there should be cubes clinking in quite a few Nanepashemet glasses.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
CAD Learning Curve
Back to reality Peeps.
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Heading back to that little place of heaven, New Haven County, to haul stuff around on the flatbed trailer.
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But I got some great CAD work done yesterday, designing a kitchen concept for one of my favorite Peeps.
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I downloaded the Google Sketchup program which is available on line for free, and I'm still in the learning curve, but it is very powerful the way you can design in 3D and then orbit all around your model to see results and make adjustmnents.
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Sketchup also has an online database of other's models which are unbelieveable time savers.
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My general rule for becoming proficient in a sophisticated program is 40 hours of frustration during the learning curve..... trying to make things work and going back and forth to manuals. I'm only about 5 hours into Sketchup.
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Heading back to that little place of heaven, New Haven County, to haul stuff around on the flatbed trailer.
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But I got some great CAD work done yesterday, designing a kitchen concept for one of my favorite Peeps.
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I downloaded the Google Sketchup program which is available on line for free, and I'm still in the learning curve, but it is very powerful the way you can design in 3D and then orbit all around your model to see results and make adjustmnents.
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Sketchup also has an online database of other's models which are unbelieveable time savers.
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My general rule for becoming proficient in a sophisticated program is 40 hours of frustration during the learning curve..... trying to make things work and going back and forth to manuals. I'm only about 5 hours into Sketchup.
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Happy New Year
Live your life, Dream your dream.
Everyday that you are able to wake up, you are able to think, plan and act.
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For us, it's not three strikes and you're out. As long as we can pick up the bat, we have unlimited opportunities to hit one out of the park.
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So get in the batter's box every day and take your swings.
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Look at your daily obstacles and problems as lessons to learn. Turn them into daily building blocks. Search out the good in every situation. Even though I've known this to be true, Ryan, over in FreshAyer has powered this point home for me.
And don't expect God and the Universe to be on the same plane as you all of the time. If God answered all of our prayers, Tim Tebow would win every game. God has a much larger perspective than we do. Trust that the problems that she throws your way are there to help you, however irrational or unfair that they may seem.
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One day, as you are taking your swings, you will notice that the dream that you had previously formulated has manifested itself all around you.
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May that day happen to you this year. Happy New Year.
Everyday that you are able to wake up, you are able to think, plan and act.
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For us, it's not three strikes and you're out. As long as we can pick up the bat, we have unlimited opportunities to hit one out of the park.
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So get in the batter's box every day and take your swings.
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Look at your daily obstacles and problems as lessons to learn. Turn them into daily building blocks. Search out the good in every situation. Even though I've known this to be true, Ryan, over in FreshAyer has powered this point home for me.
And don't expect God and the Universe to be on the same plane as you all of the time. If God answered all of our prayers, Tim Tebow would win every game. God has a much larger perspective than we do. Trust that the problems that she throws your way are there to help you, however irrational or unfair that they may seem.
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One day, as you are taking your swings, you will notice that the dream that you had previously formulated has manifested itself all around you.
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May that day happen to you this year. Happy New Year.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Nanepashemet Peep of the Year for 2012.
So this is the time that you have so impatiently waited for all year. Ever since Tommy O' Shea achieved the ultimate honor/disgrace.... the Nanepashemet Peep of the Year for 2011.... speculation has been rampant as to who will succeed him in 2012.
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But first a word about Tommy O.
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His reign was regal as his career soared at that foreign corporation that he works for, and he served as an anchor for his long suffering wife, Linda. And it all capped off with the highly successful launch of the TommyO Fashion Line in the Nanepashemet Blogging Apparel Store. Both the TommyO Tank Top and the TommyO Taking Out the Trash Bathrobe were killer sales items that had the Indonesians working overtime and bitching constantly in their cheap labor production sweatshop.
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So Tommy will be a hard act to follow.
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Course all of the former POTY's served with distinction as their lives were transformed for better or worse during their dubious POTY reigns.
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So without any further a do do.....
ANNOUNCING.....
Nanepashemet Peep of the Year for the Year 2012.
Kerry Russell D'Orio.
As you know, it would be taboo to disclose the reason for this solemn selection, and I dare not even approach the topic given the effect that it could have on the balance of the Universe.
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So don't be sending me any "Why, Why" incantations. The deed is done and is forever scribed into the firmament.
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OK???? So that's it. All done. Hang in there Kerry. It will be a roller coaster year for you.
Kerry Russell D'Orio said...
OMG! After a day of ripping it up on the bunny slope like Linday Vaughn and
celebrating my daughters 8 th birthday I have found out that I am peep of the
F'n year!! I can guarantee that I have been annoying and fun. Tommy O ( cue
orgasm voice) is a classic. I have some big shoes to fill. I will order me up a
plush Tommy O bathrobe and write my acceptance speech. Happy New Year!
Kerry Russell D'Orio
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But first a word about Tommy O.
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His reign was regal as his career soared at that foreign corporation that he works for, and he served as an anchor for his long suffering wife, Linda. And it all capped off with the highly successful launch of the TommyO Fashion Line in the Nanepashemet Blogging Apparel Store. Both the TommyO Tank Top and the TommyO Taking Out the Trash Bathrobe were killer sales items that had the Indonesians working overtime and bitching constantly in their cheap labor production sweatshop.
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So Tommy will be a hard act to follow.
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Course all of the former POTY's served with distinction as their lives were transformed for better or worse during their dubious POTY reigns.
- Tom McMahon ~ 2007
- Lauren Rathbone ~ 2008
- Michael "Murph" Murphy ~ 2009
- Jeremy Johnson ~ 2010
- Tommy O'Shea ~ 2011
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So without any further a do do.....
ANNOUNCING.....
Nanepashemet Peep of the Year for the Year 2012.
Kerry Russell D'Orio.
As you know, it would be taboo to disclose the reason for this solemn selection, and I dare not even approach the topic given the effect that it could have on the balance of the Universe.
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So don't be sending me any "Why, Why" incantations. The deed is done and is forever scribed into the firmament.
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OK???? So that's it. All done. Hang in there Kerry. It will be a roller coaster year for you.
Kerry Russell D'Orio said...
Kerry Russell D'Orio
TommyO said...... Jan 12, 2012 01:45 PM
Wow, Twice now I have tried to send along my "outgoing" POTY post and both times, lost it or failed. I am going to tell you this right now. During my run as POTY, this never happened.
This just goes to prove the Power of the POTY Title. I had a tremendous year. Work has been outstanding, could be the best sales numbers in my career. My SWISS based Logistics Company posted excellent results and is very healthy, My family is also healthy and looking good. I have had great times with great friends and hope to continue to do so.
The POTY title is not just a title for one year. This honor gives one the inner confidence to do the right thing and brings out the best in a person. The POTY is not just a title given by a MOAM, it is a state of mind. That is why this attempt will be posted accordingly. Kerry, you are well deserving and all my best going forward. You can feel it right?
Thanks Jay for bestowing upon me this tremendous gift.
TommyO
2012 New Year's Resolutions
Peeps -
So many of you have been pestering me about my New Year's resolutions. Not sure why... resolutions are highly personal, and the reolutions of a Mountain of a Man are normally unattainable by ordinary Peeps like yourselves.
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But I know you.... you will fret, worry, and get really neurotic until you see what the MOAM has in store for the New Year. So, regardless or how irritating it is, I will comply with your pathetic request and let you in on what I have resolved for 2012.
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This year, my resolutions are about developing habits, not necessarily acheiving goals.
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And BTW....phuck the Mayans..... They can take their sophisticated calendar calling for the end of the world and stick it up their extinct asses. I don't plan on cashing it in this year.
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I agree that it sounds pretty boring... but it's my life, not your's. Get your own Goddamn Resolutions.
So many of you have been pestering me about my New Year's resolutions. Not sure why... resolutions are highly personal, and the reolutions of a Mountain of a Man are normally unattainable by ordinary Peeps like yourselves.
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But I know you.... you will fret, worry, and get really neurotic until you see what the MOAM has in store for the New Year. So, regardless or how irritating it is, I will comply with your pathetic request and let you in on what I have resolved for 2012.
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This year, my resolutions are about developing habits, not necessarily acheiving goals.
- Get a burn in every morning, on the Cybex, Treadmill or a Harbor Row.
- Practice Banjo and Guitar every night (after Joanne goes to bed)
- Learn CAD and practice it every night (between banjo practice).
- Process Mail and paperwork daily.
- Archive Files and purge daily.
- Eat sensibly and deny urge to eat carbs.
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And BTW....phuck the Mayans..... They can take their sophisticated calendar calling for the end of the world and stick it up their extinct asses. I don't plan on cashing it in this year.
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I agree that it sounds pretty boring... but it's my life, not your's. Get your own Goddamn Resolutions.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Customer Appreciation
We got these cool on-the-rocks whiskey glasses to hand out as customer appreciation gifts to Nanepashemet Telecom customers and vendors. They are clear heavy glass with "Nanepashemet" laser etched on them. Even Joanne thinks they are really classy.
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It's not required that you drink Lagavulin in them, but highly recommended.
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If your think that you can't live without one, drop me an email, and we'll see if we can save one or two for you.
Anonymous said...
Obviously drinking whiskey out of the glasses.
What's a Cutomer? _________________________________________ Normally I Don't publish anonymous comments, but this guy was correct on the whiskey and correct on the mis-spelling. J.
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It's not required that you drink Lagavulin in them, but highly recommended.
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If your think that you can't live without one, drop me an email, and we'll see if we can save one or two for you.
Anonymous said...
What's a Cutomer?
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Fried Laptop
Somebody dropped some liquid on my laptop at Christmas and it's fried now. The theory expressed by my kids is that it is my own fault for leaving it on the end table when the elderly are around. If I agreed with this, I'd be filled with self-loathing, but I'm basically just pissed.
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I wanted to replace it with a Mac, but I have my Dell account that I paid off earlier this year, so I fired it up for a cheap Dell laptop that should be here next week or so. In the meanwhile, I'll try to see if I can salvage some files from the dead laptop.
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BTW, it would be interesting to hear their theory if it was their computer that was doused.
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I wanted to replace it with a Mac, but I have my Dell account that I paid off earlier this year, so I fired it up for a cheap Dell laptop that should be here next week or so. In the meanwhile, I'll try to see if I can salvage some files from the dead laptop.
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BTW, it would be interesting to hear their theory if it was their computer that was doused.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
POTW Week 51
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For Tommy O, who received the thoughtful gift of a "Tommy O Take Out the Trash Bathrobe" from his beautiful wife Linda, and daughters Kelsy and Kate this Christmas morning, the coming week is especially eventful.
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This is Tommy's last week as the 2011 Peep of the Year.
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By most accounts, it has been a banner year for the POTY.
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This comes as no surprize. You will recall that last year's POTY, Jeremy Johnson became a partner in the Minnesota powerhouse lawfirm of Grey, Plant, Mooty. Tommy O's career has also taken an appropriate boost at the German/Swiss whatever Logistics firm where he works. I hope the momentum of this year carries over.
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Soon, the magic and mystique of the Nanepashemet Peep of the Year mantle will be passed to another deserving POTY wannabee.
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Who will it be???? and why???
Please don't ask these annoying questions which can never be answered.
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In the meanwhile, we have this week's POTW's to honor/disparage.
ANNOUNCING....
Nanepashemet Peeps of the Week for the 51st Week of 2011.
Jill Phillips
Nathaniel Clarke
Peter Lojko
Doug Maxfield
Tim Mcguire
Al Watts
Tension is in the air for next week's selection.
Tuna Lips said...
Yer boy looks like that there kungfu panda in the kiddie shows. I like cut of
his jib, may have te git me one of them samurai robes yer peddlin' for karaoke
night at the Rte 44 Benny Hanna. I does a mean Engleburt Humperdink, "After the
Lovins". That robe would handle the DNA splatter
Tuna Lips said...
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas Wish
It's Christmas Eve.
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A time of many happy memories of family and friends. To me, the classic Christmas movie is the 1989 "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" because so many of us can identify in our own way with the emotions and frustrations that Chevy Chase portrays.
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Looking back at the stages of my life, it's readily apparent that we have had bountiful blessings. Some have been bestowed by our own hard work, and some seem to come from the benevolence of a guiding spirit. Some of our blessings have material manifestations, but the real blessings are the love and friendship that come from family, friends, and even you pathetic Nanepashemet Peeps.
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Merry Christmas Peeps.
Maria Rowen said...
And for the most fortunate, it is the bountiful blessing of brandy in the breakfast egg nog... I too feel blessed to have wandered into your planet this morning... Thanks for another year...
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A time of many happy memories of family and friends. To me, the classic Christmas movie is the 1989 "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" because so many of us can identify in our own way with the emotions and frustrations that Chevy Chase portrays.
~
Looking back at the stages of my life, it's readily apparent that we have had bountiful blessings. Some have been bestowed by our own hard work, and some seem to come from the benevolence of a guiding spirit. Some of our blessings have material manifestations, but the real blessings are the love and friendship that come from family, friends, and even you pathetic Nanepashemet Peeps.
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I feel blessed to have run into you during this brief wander on planet Earth.
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My wish to you on this Christmas Eve is that you take strong notice of the bounteous blessings that rain upon you each and every day amid our daily trials.~
Merry Christmas Peeps.
Maria Rowen said...
And for the most fortunate, it is the bountiful blessing of brandy in the breakfast egg nog... I too feel blessed to have wandered into your planet this morning... Thanks for another year...
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Tidings and Joy
Seems to be a lot of angst out there about Christmas celebrations. Why can't we all just get along?
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Christmas might have started as a religious holiday, but now it has evolved into a wholly secular celebration of "Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward Men".
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Santa has nothing to do with Jesus... nor do pine trees in our house, pagan wreathes, and decorating our homes with electric light bulbs.
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If you want Jesus out, it's already been done. But let's keep Santa. He transcends the religious dogma. And we really should try to keep all of that "Joy" stuff. How can that hurt anybody?
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If you want to add Jesus back in (as I do), that's a personal decision.
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Seasons Greetings.
Blog to Go
Just got an urgent message from a Peep requesting a mobile phone app to access the Nanepashemet Blog.
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It's a fair request. I'm not the least bit insulted by it.
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In fact, such a app already exists.
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If you want to view the blog on your smartphone, point the phone browser to
www.nanepashemet.blogspot.
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Please enjoy your blog fix responsibly.
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It's a fair request. I'm not the least bit insulted by it.
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In fact, such a app already exists.
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If you want to view the blog on your smartphone, point the phone browser to
www.nanepashemet.blogspot.
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Please enjoy your blog fix responsibly.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Bye Bye Kim
Do you buy the news shots of the hysterically crying North Koreans mourning the death of their beloved dictator, Kim Jong il ?
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Seems slightly staged doesn't it? Like we'll imprison your grandmother if you don't obnoxiously wail publically.~
mjnest48 said...
Oh Herro
Tuna Lips said...
Looks like the reactin' that gos on when I crop-dust the Keno crowd with a "pickled egg and pork rinds" silent but deadly special. The humanity.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
East Bumphuck
Those of you who think that the Mountain of a Man always gets what he wants at a zoning hearing three freaking driving hours from his house would be freaking wrong. The worse requests are the simple ones. The kind Board members are inclined to grant the permit, but would we mind just setting up a site viewing and coming back to see them next year or so?
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Of course we don't freaking mind. It is our phucking pleasure to drive to East BumPhuck and come to a whole other freaking hearing a month from now so we can achieve what could have happened easily last night.
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Happy to do it.
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Of course we don't freaking mind. It is our phucking pleasure to drive to East BumPhuck and come to a whole other freaking hearing a month from now so we can achieve what could have happened easily last night.
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Happy to do it.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Brady v. Tebow
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I'm sure that it is not a confrontation of good and evil. Just because Brady swears on the sidelines and has sex with movie stars and supermodels.... that doesn't make him a bad guy. And Tebow, steeped in thanks and prayer living at home with his mom, doesn't make him particularly virtuous.
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I have nothing against either quarterback. But I think I'm leaning towards Brady.
Jim L. said...
I find the fact that the Mountain of a Man describes a couple of guys as "hot" just a little disturbing.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Tazed by a Furniture Ad
I'm sure she's a nice person, and this comment isn't going to seem very Christmas spirit like, but I just have to say this.
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The shrill voice every morning of Bermie and Phyl's slightly rotund daughter on their TV furniture commercials hits my nerves like a freaking Tazer.
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"Get zero percent financing at Bernie and Phyl's!"
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"Get zero percent financing at Bernie and Phyl's!"
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Don't Taze me Bitch... Don't TAZE ME!~
Otherwise... Happy Holdiays.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Waiting to Kick Back
Sorry for the gap in posts. I was back and forth to Connecticut for the past three days and the drive time is tedious.
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It's not like a bunch of blogable stuff didn't happen.... like finding out where about ten thousand crows roost at twilight in Hartford (on the trees surrounding the cell site that we were working on. It was like an Alfred Hitchcock movie.)
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And we've been combining cell site construction with zoning meeting work in the evening, which has contributed to the hours being freaking crazy. Although I like to write and don't feel too much effort in doing it (which probably shows in the content), it is still hard to summon up the strength when you are dead tired.
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One more trip to New Haven County next week, and I'll kick back for the Christmas Holiday. But only after a bunch of customer care holiday events. MOAM... don't fail me now.
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It's not like a bunch of blogable stuff didn't happen.... like finding out where about ten thousand crows roost at twilight in Hartford (on the trees surrounding the cell site that we were working on. It was like an Alfred Hitchcock movie.)
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And we've been combining cell site construction with zoning meeting work in the evening, which has contributed to the hours being freaking crazy. Although I like to write and don't feel too much effort in doing it (which probably shows in the content), it is still hard to summon up the strength when you are dead tired.
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One more trip to New Haven County next week, and I'll kick back for the Christmas Holiday. But only after a bunch of customer care holiday events. MOAM... don't fail me now.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
New Toy
Bought a tool to bend PVC pipe today at http://www.pvcbendit.com/. We'll use it to bend some PVC at a cell site that Nanepashemet Telecom is building..... but then I have a lot of other stuff in mind. Like some wild outdoor furniture, or some complicated plumbing for the Japanese water garden that I'm planning, or some resilient bumpers for the Marblehead Gunning Dory.
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Any tool with it's capabilities tends to widen your mind with its possibilities. This one, which allows a resilient, rigid, material like PVC pipe to be transforimed into highly manipulated curves, is going to be a boon for all sorts of imagination.~
I'm wicked psyched.
Tuna Lips said...
I was wonderin' who was gonna snap up the late Missus Hornstroffer's 2-in-1 vacuum hose and dildo with vibratin' action. You can tell a lot about someone from a yard sale. I reckon it'd suprise nobody that peoples far and wide knowed her fer keepin' a very tidy home.
dougmaxfield said...
I would love a report on how this tool works. Could be quite useful for changing my buoy system that I currently am not so impressed with.
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And you shall have your report, Waterman.
The system basically turns 1 1/4" PVC pipe into plyable spaghetti for a period of time when you can easily place it into any form. After that, it cools to its original rigidity. Check out the videos on the website.
Feel free to give me a call if you want a personal demonstration.
Skull Caps and Slumber
Gail Johnson was over the house yesterday when a shipment of Tuna :Lips Skull Caps was delivered. I could tell by her facial expression that she intensely desired to own the high quality knit garment so I gave her one and another for her slightly schizo spouse Dale/Buck.
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Once that was done, we were emotionally free to have an enjoyable dinner, after which I retired to the bedroom, strapped on my sleep apnea apparatus, and had a long and restful December night slumber.
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I know it's not a particularly interesting or insightful vignette, but it's all I have for now.
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Once that was done, we were emotionally free to have an enjoyable dinner, after which I retired to the bedroom, strapped on my sleep apnea apparatus, and had a long and restful December night slumber.
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I know it's not a particularly interesting or insightful vignette, but it's all I have for now.
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