Monthly Archive for December, 2004

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Now What?

Published on 2004/12/28 in Geeky Stuff. 1 Comment

Well, Christmas is now over, and like the lights on the exterior of my house, the Christmas theme here should probably come to an end before Monday. But I’m torn. I really like the new layout.And I’ve put a lot of work into it. I’ve added an Atom feed, a Recent Comments section, and a list of books I’m trying to find time to finish reading. And I’m working on some other things to add as well.


Anybody who remembers the old design have any thoughts on the new look? The only person who said anything was James, and he nearly had a heart attack. I’m thinking I’ll keep the design and just get rid of the Santa and the snowman. And add a column on the right side. It’s still winter, so that still gives me a few more months to come up with a new layout, if I do actually decide to try something completely different. Let me know what you think.

I Have A New Favorite Shirt

Published on 2004/12/28 in General Stuff. 2 Comments

I’ve never been big on dressing to impress anyone. Every job I’ve ever had allowed me to wear pretty much whatever I wanted to. And my philosophy has been “If they let me wear shorts, sandals, and a tshirt to work, why the hell not?” and I’ve been pretty happy with it. I have been dressing somewhat nicer in the last year or so, though. I’ve got a decent collection of dress shirts and pants and some pretty nice shoes that I like. But I’ve never been one to spend a lot of money on clothes.


But I may have to now. I got a Kenneth Cole shirt for Christmas this year. It’s an $80 shirt. I’ve never owned a shirt that cost that much in my life, and probably never would have if I hadn’t gotten it as a gift. I always figured a shirt is a shirt, and if it’s expensive, you’re just paying for the label. Boy, was I wrong. This shirt looks great. It’s a little flashy (which is kind of cool) but the way it fits is just amazing. I’ve never worn a shirt that fits that well and looks so good on me.


Even with the few extra pounds I’ve put on in the last few months, it still looks great. In fact, the shirt seems to somehow hide those ten pounds that sort of creeped up on me.


Now, I’m going to have to start buying $80 shirts. Great.

Better Late Than Never

Published on 2004/12/28 in General Stuff. 2 Comments

I meant to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, but circumstances were such that blogging wasn’t an option the last few days, so here’s a belated Christmas wish for everyone. I hope everyone got some good gifts and had some good times.


I got some good stuff myself, and I smoked a turkey that just melted in your mouth. Best turkey I’ve ever smoked, and there wasn’t a piece left after dinner, people just destroyed that thing.


And now that Christmas is over, the ACLU can go back to screwing up something else in America besides Christmas.

If Louis Farrakhan Went Christmas Caroling

Published on 2004/12/24 in Humor. 2 Comments

I’m dreaming of a… What? White Christmas my ass! Someone call Johnny Cochran. Yes, right now, you cracker-ass cracker!

Unneeded Laws

Published on 2004/12/24 in Humor. 1 Comment

Here’s a situation I don’t need:


I’m on vacation in Villahermosa, Mexico. I get up one morning and take a shower. As I’m getting out, there’s a breaking news story on CNN (I don’t really know if they have CNN or not, work with me here). I move over to the TV to check out the story. Time passes as breaking news develops. Suddenly, there’s a knock on the door. I look through the peephole to see the Federales. I head back to the bathroom to grab a towel, but before I can get there, the door is opened by the hotel manager and in come the police.


Police: You are under arrest, Senor.


Me: Why, what did I do?


Police: You are naked.


Me: You’re arresting me for being naked?


Police: Si, Senor. Now get dressed, we’re taking you to jail.


Me: I don’t understand.


Police: In Villahermosa, indoor nudity is illegal.


Me: WTF are you talking about, that’s ridiculous.


Police: It is illegal, Senor. Get dressed now, or I will take you to jail just like that.


Me: So outdoor nudity is OK, then?


Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! Thud!


Police: Smart-ass American. Jose, pick that guy up off the floor and put him in the car.

It Finally Happened

Published on 2004/12/24 in General Stuff. 5 Comments

I went to McDonald’s for lunch today. Had the Texas Homestyle Burger combo. Very McTasty. And on the way out, one of the girls behind the counter actually said to me, and I’m serious here, “Merry Christmas, sir”.


I couldn’t believe it. It’s Christmas Eve, um, Eve, and that’s the first time anyone at a store of any kind wished me a Merry Christmas. I smiled and said “Merry Christmas to you, too”.


At least there’s one person out there who isn’t completely insane politically correct.


UPDATE: Went to Carraba’s for dinner. I was wished a “Happy Christmas” there. Syntax was off, but the message was there. That brings it to a grand total of two.

Flowers Don’t Offend Anyone, Right?

Published on 2004/12/23 in Idiots. Closed

Well, it all depends on how you arrange them. This year, just in time for Hanukkah, Melbourne decorated their streets with this lovely arrangement.



Nice going, idiots.

Evilwhiteguy, Lord Of Glencairn

Published on 2004/12/23 in General Stuff. 1 Comment

Kind of has a nice ring to it, no? All I’d have to do is buy one square foot of land in Scotland, and BAM! Instant Lord. Of course, they only ship within the UK, but I probably know someone who knows someone who could forward it to me…

Not Exactly Alvin

Published on 2004/12/22 in Humor. Closed

This song has hamsters.

Random Thought In My Head

Published on 2004/12/22 in Entertainment. Closed

You take the golden “AN”
and put it in the tan van.
You take it to Stan,
who takes it to Fran.
That’s the plan.
That’s the plan?
I’m the man.