Friday, April 30, 2004
Coming to you live from my bed
With our old RoadRunner-issue cable modem seemingly on the fritz -- I still wonder if it somehow had to do with those nitwits cutting trees in our back yard, since the trouble with the modem roughly coincided with the power going out in our house because of their work -- that gave me the perfect excuse yesterday to run out and get this. (OK, well, I couldn't take not being able to get on the Web for much longer.) It got rid of several cables from behind the desk in the computer room, and I'm free to check e-mail from the pool deck (as if that were necessary)!
Current mood: Groggy
Posted by Lynniechan @ 10:43 AM EST [Link] [No shoutouts]
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Ambulance chasers
I'm appalled and disgusted that because of my fender-bender, I've received two pieces of junk mail and one phone call soliciting my business for auto repairs and injury services. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that sad pieces o'shit watch for and solicit auto accident victims.
Current mood: Mad
Posted by Lynniechan @ 12:04 PM EST [Link] [1 shoutout]
Monday, April 26, 2004
PSA of the day
http://www.internalmemos.com/memos/memodetails.php?memo_id=2149
Current mood: Blah
Posted by Lynniechan @ 11:42 PM EST [Link] [No shoutouts]
Go Apple!
http://www.internalmemos.com/memos/memodetails.php?memo_id=2136
Current mood: OK
Current music: Diamondbacks vs. Cubs, ESPNPosted by Lynniechan @ 11:40 PM EST [Link] [No shoutouts]
Friday, April 23, 2004
A week for the ages
I don't want to go into too much detail about the past week -- it would take hours -- but suffice it to say, it's been a mess.
My cat had surgery earlier this week -- to the tune of $700. She had large, painful bladder stones. Poor thing. Thank goodness she appears to be much better. Downside: Vet says they will be back eventually -- she had the same surgery back in 2001. My dad turns 60 today -- and he's more depressed than ever. "I just don't feel right," he said to me. He's not in the best physical health to begin with, and now this. I'm worried. I got into a car accident. The passenger-side front of my car is fucked up. The bumper is tied up with a rope so it doesn't scrape the ground. This doofushead gunned the gas, jumped right in front of me as I was entering a turn lane, and I hit him in the driver's side door. He was ticketed. But he is contesting the claim I made to his insurance. I'm sure he thinks, "What do I have to lose? I'm going to have to pay regardless." Now, the insurance company has to investigate the claim -- and that's that much longer that my car doesn't get fixed. A couple of nitwits taking down trees with a chainsaw on the property directly behind us toppled an entire tree into our yard, breaking large branches in one of our oak trees and damaging our privacy fence. This couple -- one look at them made me gather that they weren't professionals -- had knocked on our door several days ago to ask if they could come in our back yard to "pick up some limbs" because they'd be "trimming trees" along our fence line. I said sure. When someone says they're going to pick up limbs, you don't think it's going to be the entire top of a tree. Anyway, the next day, I heard a loud CRASH, and a couple of minutes later, our power went out. I wasn't sure at the time whether it was related to the tree-"trimming" or just that our power went out (we have a shitty power company to begin with). Our power was back in a couple of hours. The next day, we went out to investigate what had happened back there, and we found an entire tree hanging in one of our oak trees, and one of the major limbs of our oak tree was broken. When the couple came back, the BF freaked out at them. I swear, he shouted (and berated them, ugh, I didn't want to listen) at them for hours. He said he thinks he made the woman cry. I'm sure he harped too long, but I can't blame him for his anger. I couldn't believe their idiocy. They patched our fence -- it's not perfect, but the hole is closed up. It's a long story, and there's more to it, but I swear, I'm just glad that no one was hurt or electrocuted, for fuck's sake. Three lessons learned the hard way this week:
- If you are in an accident, and someone stops by to make sure you're OK, get their name and number. I've been asked multiple times if there was a witness to my accident. There was -- but he just pulled up to see if we were OK and quickly drove off. (I'm sure he didn't want to stick around and be late for work, but tough shit next time, I say.)
- If you are in an accident that you are sure is not your fault and have a camera on you, take pictures of the scene. I had my phonecam at the time, and I wish wish wish I had taken pictures of where the cars were and what lanes they were in. Proof that Doofushead is lying when he told his insurance company that he didn't do anything wrong.
- Never allow a handyman, worker, landscaper, any laborer onto your property unless they are licensed. We've now been burned twice ("handyman" who improperly installed our front door, and now the "tree-trimmers") by nitwits who didn't have a clue as to what they were doing and ended up damaging our property. Next time I will ask if they are licensed, and if they say they aren't, I'm prepared to say, "I can't let you work here, sorry."
Current mood: Depressed
Posted by Lynniechan @ 01:51 AM EST [Link] [3 shoutouts]
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Sunday afternoon
Mucho photos just posted from the regatta in which I raced in Gainesville this weekend. I'm not in too many of them, but you'll spot me with my blinding white skin and rope-like braid hanging out of my khaki baseball cap. We placed third of five boats in the women's 8 event -- not bad, considering I thought we would get blown out of the water. Setting the bar low, I guess. I had a great time, though, and the new, less experienced rowers, called novices, really worked hard. I was proud of them.
Current mood: Fried
Current music: Robbie Williams | Rock DJPosted by Lynniechan @ 02:19 AM EST [Link] [No shoutouts]
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Help me
Someone please make Jessica Simpson go away.
Current mood: Tired
Current music: Outkast | RosesPosted by Lynniechan @ 02:27 PM EST [Link] [No shoutouts]
Monday, April 19, 2004
When it rains, it pours (one in an ongoing series)
Lots of things to tell you -- will try to jot it here in the next couple of days.
Posted by Lynniechan @ 05:55 PM EST [Link]
Thursday, April 15, 2004
True story!
More spam in my inbox from my beloved, highly educated but completely intolerant aunt. I really really wish she'd stop spamming me with this close-minded, conservative, jingoistic, if-they-wear-a-headscarf-they're-going-to-hijack-a-plane nonsense.
Allah or Jesus? by Rick MathesLast month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their belief systems. I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.
After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers. When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?" There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, "Nonbelievers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to Heaven. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to Heaven!" The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to kill me in order to go to Heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to Heaven and He wants you to be with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslim's beliefs.
I think everyone in the US should be required to read this, but with the liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized. Please pass this on to all your email contacts. This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well known leader in prison ministry.
Current mood: Liberal
Current music: Dub Pistols | Problem IsPosted by Lynniechan @ 05:06 PM EST [Link]
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Just another day at the orifice
I called in late to work today (well, yesterday as of this writing) because my appointment at the vet went long. When I came in, my boss wandered by my desk to snidely say, "I respect yoah dedication to yoah cat. You know how I'd take cara my cat? With a shovel. I have a big back yahd."
I don't care either way whether he loves or hates cats. That's totally up to him. But don't be a dick about it just to be a dick about it. Call him Mr. Sensitive. To top it off, I had been told by the vet that my cat needs surgery.
The boss is popular with his staff, as you can see. I often wonder how he ever managed to marry. And have a kid.
Disclaimer: Obviously, the boss here is not the cool boss I previously have written about. I've since been forced to trade down -- way down.
Current mood: Pissy pussy
Posted by Lynniechan @ 12:10 AM EST [Link]
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
As promised...
... Pictures from my trip to New York last month.
Current mood: OK
Posted by Lynniechan @ 02:25 PM EST [Link]
Friday, April 9, 2004
Oh thit
I could swear that a woman I barely know in my office said in the hallway as she passed by me, "Hi Lynnie."
Current mood: Paranoid
Current music: Goldfrapp | TrainPosted by Lynniechan @ 06:45 PM EST [Link]
Monday, April 5, 2004
Come to Buttland
If he's so rich, why not build one here?
Current mood: Hungry
Posted by Lynniechan @ 08:13 AM EST [Link]
It long ago turned into a punchline...
... but it's still disgusting, horrific and sad.
Current mood: Angry
Posted by Lynniechan @ 08:10 AM EST [Link]
Thursday, April 1, 2004
My latest distraction from productivity
Designing logos for an online store.
Current mood: Hungry
Posted by Lynniechan @ 12:05 PM EST [Link]