Friday, May 18, 2007
Woo-hoo!
Not only did I fix the problems I was having, but upgraded Wordpress at the same time. Linkability and formatting is back!
We now resume...
Had a couple days of technical difficulties here. Couldn't log in to post anything but from the outside, everything looked fine. Finally sorted things out last night and disabled the offending plugin.
And now I discovered the editor of these posts is goofed up...I have to remember HTML now to link to anything or format text. Rad. Well, I wanted to link to something but my HTML is too rusty and I'm too lazy to look it up. So here's the link anyway, just a neat photo thing I saw. Hopefully I can fix things more completely later today...
http://www.chrisjordan.com/current_set2.php?id=7
Sunday, May 13, 2007
La Tour
Found this random item on a counter at work (click for full size images):
So that was worth a post. Still no action on the selling of our house. Sigh.
Happy Mother's Day to all those moms out there. I think this post puts it well.
Geez, I'm really struggling for anything interesting or wonderful enough to write about, link to, or post here. Slow week. Next time.
So that was worth a post. Still no action on the selling of our house. Sigh.
Happy Mother's Day to all those moms out there. I think this post puts it well.
Geez, I'm really struggling for anything interesting or wonderful enough to write about, link to, or post here. Slow week. Next time.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Goings on
Happy Cinco de Mayo to one and all. The margaritas and cerveza will commence after work today, I believe.
In neighborhood news, our long-under-construction corner Starbucks finally opened yesterday. And there was a line in the drive-through today. Hopefully this won't mean the demise of our friends at the Purple Bean, but if the quality of their drinks continues along the lines of our last two visits, they're in trouble. Don't get me wrong, I love my little Purple Bean, but S'bux makes some good java and that last Americano from PB was nasty.
Not really our neighborhood, but I'm pretty sure I saw a dead body in the Eldorado parking lot yesterday on my way to work. Police were there and there was a sheet over it so it wasn't gory or anything, just a bit unusual. I don't think I've ever seen a corpse out in public like that before. Haven't seen anything in the news about it.
Also of note, our wacky weather continues. Looks like it might be back on track today, but we had snow yesterday. I'm ready for warm weather, my facial hair is gone, let's get on with it already, 'k?
More breaking news at work: we're finally a wireless hotspot at the library! It's been a long time coming and we're WAY behind the curve in the library world, but if you need a connection, come on down and say hello. And what a perfect time for our old laptop to lose all ability to power up, so I guess I won't be trying out the wifi anytime soon.
OK, well, I feel like my threshold for what is interesting/significant enough to merit writing about here has lowered to an unacceptably dull level, so I'll wrap it up and try to refrain from such mundane news in the future. With any luck, my next post will be about the selling of the house, fun times with Grandpa Dave later this month, and the move into a new (as yet unfound) house.
In neighborhood news, our long-under-construction corner Starbucks finally opened yesterday. And there was a line in the drive-through today. Hopefully this won't mean the demise of our friends at the Purple Bean, but if the quality of their drinks continues along the lines of our last two visits, they're in trouble. Don't get me wrong, I love my little Purple Bean, but S'bux makes some good java and that last Americano from PB was nasty.
Not really our neighborhood, but I'm pretty sure I saw a dead body in the Eldorado parking lot yesterday on my way to work. Police were there and there was a sheet over it so it wasn't gory or anything, just a bit unusual. I don't think I've ever seen a corpse out in public like that before. Haven't seen anything in the news about it.
Also of note, our wacky weather continues. Looks like it might be back on track today, but we had snow yesterday. I'm ready for warm weather, my facial hair is gone, let's get on with it already, 'k?
More breaking news at work: we're finally a wireless hotspot at the library! It's been a long time coming and we're WAY behind the curve in the library world, but if you need a connection, come on down and say hello. And what a perfect time for our old laptop to lose all ability to power up, so I guess I won't be trying out the wifi anytime soon.
OK, well, I feel like my threshold for what is interesting/significant enough to merit writing about here has lowered to an unacceptably dull level, so I'll wrap it up and try to refrain from such mundane news in the future. With any luck, my next post will be about the selling of the house, fun times with Grandpa Dave later this month, and the move into a new (as yet unfound) house.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Slacking
Lo it's been another long while since I last wrote...
Feels like I have some stuff to write about. Today's Monday following the weekend boys trip to Chico. Mostly success, our main point in going was a visit to Gearhead Barbershop and Tattoo for manly straight razor shaves, in my case to remove six months growth of facial hair. And I did (remove the hair, that is) but not with a straight razor - turns out they don't do it on Saturdays, they're too busy. Oh well. Still had a fun time visiting there, and the Sierra Nevada brewery, and spending the night camping with Ryan, David, and Bart.
Showings of the house are picking up steam, seems like we have one every couple of days. We also now have our own domain name - 979novelly.com - to sell it to all the cybernauts. Still no offers, but today's visitors sounded like they liked it. Seems like lots of people take flyers too.
We successfully surprised Morgan last weekend for her birthday with a party at the Siena in a most excellent suite. Thanks to all who helped pull that off. Big shout-outs to Gigi, Paige, Tina and all the rest.
Also in news around the Tiar house, our yard sale last weekend was a smashing success. Took in about $250, half of which was from our electric scooters, but got rid of plenty of other things that were cluttering up our lives.
Just in terms of recent days, April is a big month for birthdays. Happy wishes this month to: Morgan, Nana, Emily, Grandpa Dave, Nana, Jess, and Sonya. Whew.
And finally, Nana Tiar's visit is winding down. In a mere eighteen hours she'll be taxiing down the runway at RNO, eventually to land back home in France. Lola has really had a grand time having her around to show things to, ask things of, and generally pal around. Here's hoping their move back stateside materializes soon.
I guess that's 'bout it for now. Ciao! (It's finally Vespa weather again!)
Feels like I have some stuff to write about. Today's Monday following the weekend boys trip to Chico. Mostly success, our main point in going was a visit to Gearhead Barbershop and Tattoo for manly straight razor shaves, in my case to remove six months growth of facial hair. And I did (remove the hair, that is) but not with a straight razor - turns out they don't do it on Saturdays, they're too busy. Oh well. Still had a fun time visiting there, and the Sierra Nevada brewery, and spending the night camping with Ryan, David, and Bart.
Showings of the house are picking up steam, seems like we have one every couple of days. We also now have our own domain name - 979novelly.com - to sell it to all the cybernauts. Still no offers, but today's visitors sounded like they liked it. Seems like lots of people take flyers too.
We successfully surprised Morgan last weekend for her birthday with a party at the Siena in a most excellent suite. Thanks to all who helped pull that off. Big shout-outs to Gigi, Paige, Tina and all the rest.
Also in news around the Tiar house, our yard sale last weekend was a smashing success. Took in about $250, half of which was from our electric scooters, but got rid of plenty of other things that were cluttering up our lives.
Just in terms of recent days, April is a big month for birthdays. Happy wishes this month to: Morgan, Nana, Emily, Grandpa Dave, Nana, Jess, and Sonya. Whew.
And finally, Nana Tiar's visit is winding down. In a mere eighteen hours she'll be taxiing down the runway at RNO, eventually to land back home in France. Lola has really had a grand time having her around to show things to, ask things of, and generally pal around. Here's hoping their move back stateside materializes soon.
I guess that's 'bout it for now. Ciao! (It's finally Vespa weather again!)
Friday, April 20, 2007
Funny stuff
If you have kids, like kids, and/or think Will Ferrell is a funny guy, this video may be the funniest thing ever on the Internets. Apparently it's taking the viral video world by storm.
Sorry I haven't written much lately, just busy with mom visiting and post-vacation catchup and trying to sell our house and all. Wanna buy our house? (Now with virtual tour!)
Yard sale tomorrow. And Sezmu for dinner. Chico next weekend for a shave. Etc.
Sorry I haven't written much lately, just busy with mom visiting and post-vacation catchup and trying to sell our house and all. Wanna buy our house? (Now with virtual tour!)
Yard sale tomorrow. And Sezmu for dinner. Chico next weekend for a shave. Etc.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
30
Wow! I can hardly believe that it has been that long since I was born. If I feel that way, then I wonder what my mom and dad are thinking today. My dad may wait until tomorrow as he is always a day off in remembering my birthday.
Lola has been singing 'Happy Birthday' to me all day. I hope she does it for a month as she did for Tina, not quite understanding that it only lasted one day.
I woke up on Monday and warned Marc and his mom about the tragedy that seems to fall around my birthday: Columbine, Oklahoma, Waco, earthquakes, and plane crashes. Moments later, my mother-in-law came in and told me to come and watch the news. My sympathy goes out to the victims and families of the Virginia Tech tragedy. I'll never throw that prediction out there again!
It is the start of a new decade. Wish me luck.
Lola has been singing 'Happy Birthday' to me all day. I hope she does it for a month as she did for Tina, not quite understanding that it only lasted one day.
I woke up on Monday and warned Marc and his mom about the tragedy that seems to fall around my birthday: Columbine, Oklahoma, Waco, earthquakes, and plane crashes. Moments later, my mother-in-law came in and told me to come and watch the news. My sympathy goes out to the victims and families of the Virginia Tech tragedy. I'll never throw that prediction out there again!
It is the start of a new decade. Wish me luck.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Pics update
Just wanted to mention some new additions to the galleries...a smattering of new Lola photos in her album, and a slew of photos from our San Diego trip in a new album. Enjoy!
lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!
It seems that I come back from vacation more tired than before I left. Maybe it is a sign of a good vacation? It makes me long for the weeks long vacations to Europe.
We had a great time. San Diego was a perfect place to take Lola. She loves animals!
The San Diego Zoo was amazing. I have never seen koala bears or panda bears in person. I love a good zoo!
Sea World was fun as well. Lola loved the dolphin and Shamu shows. She can't stop talking about how high the dolphins jumped or the 'girl' that was in the water with them. Lola and I had to sit out the ride :( We went to the pet show instead. I thought it was great. They had tons of cats, dogs, pigs, ducks, and birds running around in organized chaos. They were all rescued animals. Too cute!
So, back to reality. We are listing the house today. That means a lot of cleaning when I get home from work! Wish us luck! It would be great to get this sold and us moved before the baby comes.
We had a great time. San Diego was a perfect place to take Lola. She loves animals!
The San Diego Zoo was amazing. I have never seen koala bears or panda bears in person. I love a good zoo!
Sea World was fun as well. Lola loved the dolphin and Shamu shows. She can't stop talking about how high the dolphins jumped or the 'girl' that was in the water with them. Lola and I had to sit out the ride :( We went to the pet show instead. I thought it was great. They had tons of cats, dogs, pigs, ducks, and birds running around in organized chaos. They were all rescued animals. Too cute!
So, back to reality. We are listing the house today. That means a lot of cleaning when I get home from work! Wish us luck! It would be great to get this sold and us moved before the baby comes.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Homeward bound
Actually wrote this last night, but wanted to add some links so didn't post it. So rewind to Saturday night...and it's:
Last night in San Diego. Watching MASH again tonight. Funny how vacations can seem like so much work. It's been four days of...
I guess those are the major themes. Unfortunately weather didn't cooperate for real beachgoing, but we at least touched the water and got sand between our toes.
Lots more detail than this but it's bedtime. Maybe more later or shared in person.
Writing again now in real-time, it's Sunday night in Reno. Back to the chaos. I always have mixed emotions returning from a trip...a bit of home-sweet-home, a bit of sad that the fun is over, a bit of stress from the catch-up that's required. It's worse now because it's back to the home buying/selling stuff that we left behind for a few days. At least the shower's (almost) done downstairs, that's some big progress I'm glad to have (almost) behind us. But where success appears in one place, ugliness rears its head elsewhere - tried to bring the sprinklers online for the season and some minor problems need attention from a professional. Sigh. It's always something.
Last night in San Diego. Watching MASH again tonight. Funny how vacations can seem like so much work. It's been four days of...
- Indecision - where to eat, what attraction to visit next, what to do
- Unhappy driving - wrong turns, aggressive drivers, gridlock
- Fun! - Sea World today, a walk along Mission Beach, dinner in our room brought in from a too-fancy-for-a-two-year-old Thai restaurant, Coronado yesterday, Gaslamp quarter, good times generally.
- Indulgence - junk food, good food, Starbucks, six big bottles of extraordinary beer coming home with me, several local brews tasted while here.
I guess those are the major themes. Unfortunately weather didn't cooperate for real beachgoing, but we at least touched the water and got sand between our toes.
Lots more detail than this but it's bedtime. Maybe more later or shared in person.
Writing again now in real-time, it's Sunday night in Reno. Back to the chaos. I always have mixed emotions returning from a trip...a bit of home-sweet-home, a bit of sad that the fun is over, a bit of stress from the catch-up that's required. It's worse now because it's back to the home buying/selling stuff that we left behind for a few days. At least the shower's (almost) done downstairs, that's some big progress I'm glad to have (almost) behind us. But where success appears in one place, ugliness rears its head elsewhere - tried to bring the sprinklers online for the season and some minor problems need attention from a professional. Sigh. It's always something.
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