Full Agenda

Yesterday, Kevin Rockett finished tiling my basement, and we put it back together again so that it can function. This is the third major renovation to the basement, and hopefully the last. Between kids and cats, it tended to deteriorate quickly.
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Ryan and Courtney just finished renovating their basement. Let's see how long it takes before grandson Will makes his mark.
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I still have a great deal of finish carpentry and painting to do downstairs, but at least it can now be used, primarily for my home office and the treadmill. Can't wait for the part to come in for that machine so I can test if my left knee can stand the running strain.
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Also pulled out the Tender and removed the winter tarp. A dirty mess on the inside that has to be powerwashed, sanded and revarnished.
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There's no shortage of things to do, not to mention getting the taxes done by Wed.
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BTW, contrary to popular belief, Dale Johnson is not Tuna Lips, and his son Jeremy is not retaining me as a wedding planner.

Yahweh Piscatelli said...

The first trial balloons of an escuse appear on the horizon, and just as I go out and get fitted for a new pair of running shoes. Are there anymore real cowboys left? Jeez.

Mo swang and missed a 2-2 screwball that backed into the hole in his swing.

The other one was not so lucky.

First herring have been spotted down the cape. Schoolies not far behind.

Nestor, I am laying down a gauntlet of my own. Run the 4th of July race in Hingham, a 5 miler. Good tune up for your 26.2 mile event.

Striped Bass Weathervane

Is this the best looking freaking weathervane that you ever saw???
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I think so too.
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Cape Cod Weathervane Company sells these Striped Bass copper vanes, and one is definitely going to end up on the top of my garage one of these days.
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I'm putting this on the wish list with the 8hp Honda Four Stroke.

POTW - Week 15

OK, just shut up.
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I warned you that the selections might not be on time didn't I???
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So you never screw up ???? Ever???
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My point exactly, so get off my case.

ANNOUNCING.....
Nanepashemet Peeps of the Week for Week 15 of 2008

• Dale Johnson
  
• Kevin Rockett
• Dave Bruett
• Brendt D'Orio
• Lindsey Kepnes
• Emily Engardia

I'm tired, so leave me alone

Cruising

Tomorrow I have to get the POTW stuff done early, because I'm going on the New England Wireless Association Boston Harbor Cruise in the evening when I'd normally be tending to this tedious task.
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So if you have any of your pathetic recommendations or nominations, you'll have to submit them soon.
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Because there's a lot of heavy drinking that goes on in these functions... open bar and all. And you don't want me making the selections if I'm under the influence.
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Actually, I don't plan to really party. This is the opportunity to pick brains, and lie about how good your business is with your competitors. A combination of deception and bullshit, mixed in with a dose of intimidation.
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I can't wait.

Think, then Speak

Lately I have borne witness to some business situations where otherwise intelligent people say some really stupid stuff.
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As in.... not a thought of the implications, the context, or the audience before something highly inappropriate is blurted out.
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The key phrase here is "not a thought".
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Is it so hard to freaking think of what you are saying before the you blurt out the first freaking thing that comes into your FREAKING MIND??????
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YOU FREAKING STUPID, MORONIC, FREAKING IDIOT!!!!!
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Ok.... I'll calm myself down. I do have self control that is almost superhuman. Especially dealing with people in delicate business situations that call for discipline and forethought.
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So why don't you try some discipline and forethought.... YOU FREAKING STUPID, MORONIC, FREAKING IDIOT!!!!!
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Use some braincells and think before you let your lips flay with your stupid, one dimensional, uncalled for ramblings.
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Next time, try thinking before you open your big mouth. Freaking Moron.

Dory Resurgence

Pulled out the Dory Plans
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Time to get serious.
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I've got the base and the frames done. This weekend, I'll attach the middle frames to the base, then turn it over on the base mould and adjust the bottom camber.
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After that, it will be game on.... add the stems, and start planking. We'll have pictures.
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Mark Ryan of Ryan Marine is going to charge me a little under $2k for the 8hp Honda Four Stroke. That's a fair price, and I'll buy it if I can only collect a little more receivables from Nanepashemet Telecom. I'd like to have it on hand during the construction process so that I can customize the motor well around it.

Head Game

Talk about kicking someone when they're down!
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I drop my guard, and innocently point out to you that my treadmill problem is altering my training routine, and I get this taunting email from my Archrival, Joe Collins, inviting me to work out with him at the Oakley Country Club, and watch the Sox on opening day.
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I hope he doesn't think I was born yesterday.
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There's no way I'd let him screw with my head at his hotsy totsy country club. I'm not in country club workout shape yet.. and he knows it. Plus he knows that the Boston Yacht Club doesn't have a gym, and he's trying to rub it in.
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I'm wicked on to him.

Critical Delay

This was supposed to be the day that I began training on the Nordic Track Treadmill.
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But no. The incline engine and console worked, but the tread didn't move. A call to their customer care center put me through a diagnostic over the phone, and they say that I needed a new controller processor circuit board.
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It will be six to ten business days before the part is delivered.
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Don't they understand that I'm on a very strict schedule???? That this delay could inexorably alter the delicate pattern that has been established to bring me to peak performance on October 26, 2008 at the Marine Corps Marathon????
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I'm still going to refrain from running on the pavement before I get some low inpact treadmill training in. So I hope the freaking part comes in on time.
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Meanwhile, the CYBEX reclining bike will have to do.
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Maybe this diversion is ordained from GOD. Maybe the Almighty has decided to intercede in this training effort for the betterment of my glory in October.
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I doubt it... but maybe.

Piscabo said...

Sounds like you need to think over your training approach. I do my best thinking over a bowl of mac and cheese. Also, a pint of Smithwick's and a chicken pot pie with a real crust can be solution inspiring. Finally, tucking into a meatball (not hamburger) and green pepper thin crust pizza with a sixer of Coors light and a remote to welcome the boys of summer back to Fenway, well, it doesn't get much more American than that. You are a patriot. I am getting misty, forgive me.

Family Resemblance

John Quincy Adams looks more like his mother, Abigail, than his father, John.


Piscabo said...

How awkward was it to watch John Sr. get his swerve on with Abigail in last week's installment. Jeepers.

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Jeez Piscatelli.... Well what did you want????
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Full frontal nudity and gasps of ecstasy?
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I thought that John Adams did all of us ugly guys rather proud.

Toy Chest Progress

Even with only a little good weather this weekend, I made great progress in the garage, and cut everything for the carcass of the toy chest that I'm building for Will's first birthday.
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I was able to recycle some cedar from my parents hope chest that I had been saving for some time. It still had a pungent aroma when sawed, and will be the floor of the chest. The walls will be a combination of oak and mahogany in a pattern that worked well on the seats of the Tender. These hardwoods contrast very well together.
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The base will be a dovetailed oak carcass with mahogany moulding accents.
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I want to use a laminated strip pattern for the top that will incorporate a fair curve and give a nautical effect. It's looking great in my mind... curious to see how it will manifest in wood.

Spring is Sprung

Finally.
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A warm day, sunshine, clear sky.
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I made my spring pilgrimage into the garage and organized a little bit. Cut up some scrap wood and made a trip to the dump.

Victorious Week

You remember how I was telling to to celebrate your victories? Well, this week was one big freaking victory.
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Nanepashemet Telecom made great strides with existing and prospective customers, and other stuff that I've been working on for a long time now took a giant leap forward.
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I know all about waiting for the check to clear... but you have to have these forward strides to even get the check. If it all comes to fruition, that would be great, but even if some of it drops out, it's still damn good.
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If I lost about 24 lbs last week, it would have been perfect.

Tuna Lips said...

Puts me to mind of them old time songs you'd here them coloreds singin' whislt they went to cleanin' the pile of dung usin's had 'em livin' in, down by the Wooly Swamp.

Victeree is mines,
Victeree is mines,
Victeree t'day is mines!
I told Satan, get thee behind
Victeree today is mines!

POTW Photo

Normally, I'd never publish a picture of a Peep of the Week.
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The embarrassment/jubiliation is just too intense.
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But this photo of Ethan Rathbone is obviously the exception.
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All of his fingers look fine and there are no noticeable head bruises from his ordeal with the toy box cover.
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He actually looks pretty happy.

Ho Hum

Joe Collins (my archrival) delivers his boastful marathon training program stats....

date workout situps

3/28 14.6 M bike 80

3/29 13.3 " 80

3/30 18 holes ; )

3/31 2.3 run (treadmill) 100

4/2 elliptical 30 min 700 cal 100

4/3 2.3 run treadmill 100

Weight stablized around 205 or so - but fat disappearing... 6 pack abs' starting to take shape !

How's Mike's training coming?

Nice 17mile 50 min workout ! I want to know if there's a resistance setting on that Cybex! If there is, I certainly hope you have it on a higher setting than "wussy"
Semper Fi - Archie

Does this make your blood boil????

Mine too!

This dude is going down.

POTW - Week 14

In case you didn't know it, Thursday is Nanepashemet Peep of the Week day. That's so much better than plain old Thursday, isn't it???
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More than most weeks, today we got a number of nominations and lobbying for selection.
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Annoying.
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Those of you who know me well, realize that I could never be swayed or influenced.... unless of course you gave me cash or Lagavulin. I'm only human, after all.
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To be truthful, I haven't seen any Lagavulin come my way in some time now. Very dissapointing. It's getting so this Blog isn't even worth it, even though the David Letterman show is probing to get an appearance by Tuna Lips. There's nothing in that for me, and TL will never blow his cover.

ANNOUNCING.....
Nanepashemet Peeps of the Week for Week 14 of 2008

• Brian Butler
• Katelyn Nestor
• Rebecca May
• Ethan Rathbone
• Patrick Piscatelli
• Sam Simons

Letterman could never pay enough to get an appearance. And we would never even consider Leno.... unless he asked.

Getting Ready

Starting to get in the spirit.
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Why???
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Because it's Thursday.... Peep of the Week Day!!!!
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Stupid Morons.....

Wireless Project Rule

We were waiting today to see if an announcement would be forthcoming from the CTIA regarding Sprint's WiMAX network. They were building full bore in Boston, but now have cut back. This is typical in wireless. Launch the project. Blast away at full speed. Then slam on the brakes.
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It's the rule rather than the exception.

Tuna Lips said...

Been there, dun that, Hoss. Date rape they calls it. As if.

In Constant Sorrow

Happy Birthday Old Lady

It was Joanne's birthday today. I won't tell you how old she is, but she's definitely getting there.
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All three of our kids called her which made her very happy. At our age, that is really the only present that you need.... but I ordered her a handbag on Amazon and took her to Cafe Italia anyway.

V for Victory

Sometimes you just have to let your guard down.
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Sometimes it's okay just to feel good about things.
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Victories are not all encompassing events. Most of the time, they are just momentary events, and they should be captured and celebrated, or you won't even realize that they occurred.
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Ultimately, we are all headed for ignominious defeat... i.e., the perpetual dirt nap.
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So.... if you don't mark the victories before your ultimate defeat, you are really cheating yourself.