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June 9, 2007 @ 10:03 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Hmmmm Strawberry

I have noticed that as the days become longer and warmer, I have been spending more and more time outside and as a result less and less time inside. As a result I run a higher risk of memories not being imprinted on the Internet, and being lost in the cloud of forgetfulness.

Spring brought me a shoddy yard that needed a lot of TLC, and I've moved earth, seeded, watered, planted, constructed and cut my back yard and I'm starting to see the fruit of the labor poking above the topsoil. I have been pushing my reel mower over my small yard, and the dandelions have been beating my new grass upwards. The grass is finally starting to thicken up and with my help it may win the war with the weeds.

I've reached the end of my journey completing my certificate course though U of L. It's been time consuming, having to sacrifice a couple of days every second week. Although, a lot was learned during the last few months and I'm sure this weekends wrap-up simulation is going to be a lot of fun.

Coming down the pipe, we have the company BBQ at the Zoo on the same weekend as Ma is coming down with some beef. Getting prepped for her arrival, getting a project out the door at work, and finding some time to relax is going to fill up the rest of this week.

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Where’s Wes?

May 23, 2007 @ 5:14 am · Filed under Uncategorized

By the Firelight

It has been quite some time since I have found time to sit and write. Quite a bit has happened, since I last dumped myself to the internet. As a result, this is going to be all over the place, and very shallow

  • Auntie Nene, and Uncle Ed came by the abode on either end of their vacation. It was a nice visit, and either they enjoyed themselves, or they faked it very well. I'll be able to tell if they ever come back
  • The yard looks completely different. We finished the raised garden and have it planted. Furthermore, the three yards of loam that we picked up is either in the garden, or is spread around the yard. It was about as much fun as...well spreading around three cubic yards of loam can be. We have seeded the grass a couple times, and how have a million green little spear heads poking out of the ground. Soon the lawn will be thick and green and I'll be sick of cutting it.
  • I purchased a motorcycle. I purchased a 2003 Buell XB9S, and am absolutely loving it. I got the bike at a great deal considering how rare it is, and all it needs was a little love. I've already changed out the motor and fork oil, I'm equipped to change out the transmission oil, and all that will be remaining is a new set of tires. I managed to survive all the "I'm going to buy a black dress and wait for the police to call" jokes from the women in my family, and now have rekindled the love I have for riding.
  • I'm nearing the end of my MCPM course. We just finished the eighth session, and only have the final session and the simulation remaining. I've learned a boat load, and wished that I had taken the course before I was given actual projects to manage, but I'm still very glad that I'm taking it now. Although it will be very nice to once again take control of my weekends and not have to sacrifice a half here and a half there.
  • Changes are brewing professionally. One of my secondary incomes has changed some of the rules, thus making it much less appealing. After much internal debate, I'm moving more effort into the third, ditching the second, and adding a new one. If you know me well, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't, why not pick up the phone now and again?
  • We went out camping to Old Man River on the long weekend. As is usual with car-camping, a lot of time was spent in setting up camp (which I termed: Tarp City by weekend's end), and way-way-WAY too much time cooking and eating food next to the campfire. The weather was really co-operative, and I'm getting excited to do more camping and backpacking throughout the summer.
  • I picked up a Water Rower and have been rowing odd morning to get back into a better shape. I'm in shape, but right now it's more 'tube-steak' than 'chiselled-rock'. I managed to get a discount from the sales guy, but Fed-Ex evened the score with the largest shipping bill I've ever had. It wasn't a heavy package, but the rails are seven feet long, and I guess that's hard to stack up. So far, I love it. It's quiet, sturdy, and quite a nice looking piece of hardware.

The next few days are looking to be hectic as well: Another MCPM session, a Smashening, motorcycle maintenance, yard work and a 'sales meeting' have to slide in around the day job, sleeping and eating before the next weekend is finished.

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Photo Friday: Relaxation

April 28, 2007 @ 4:21 am · Filed under Uncategorized

Hanging Out

Photo Friday has snuck up on me once again, and I'll have to say that this one is really fun. Speaking of relaxation, I think this guy is about as relaxed as one can get.

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