Well, I'm happy to have the rain. Its rained here for three days straight now, in the state which was recently making national news about the terrible drought. Maybe that's what you need when you have a drought - national media attention.
Regardless, we have been having thunderstorms sweep through for the past 18 hours and I'm getting a little tired of the lightning and thunder because Dora is a total weeny. She is terribly afraid of storms and she just couldn't sleep and she kept going on alert stauts as if she were going to get out there in that rain and fend this thing off for us. Brought to you buy a dog who will only go pee in the rain in the case of dire emergency. And there better be grass growing on the patio because she will only walk about 2 feet in the rain before turning around.
Anyways, I planned to work on the house for my four day weekend, but that will clearly not happen. Oh well.
Hope you had a great weekend!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR
No, the new year has not yet arrived, but I was able to get my work done and will be off until next year. I do love being abot to say, see you next year, even though it is only a week away. God this four day weekend at home is going to be glorious.
Wifey and I don't have much planned for the holiday weekend. Its never been a holiday we celebrate too hard. However, it is a good time of the year to eat some collards. Gawd my mama makes good greens. It might be worth the drive for just her greens.
Well, happy new year.
Wifey and I don't have much planned for the holiday weekend. Its never been a holiday we celebrate too hard. However, it is a good time of the year to eat some collards. Gawd my mama makes good greens. It might be worth the drive for just her greens.
Well, happy new year.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
LOST for the Holidays
I've never like the television series lost, but damn if I didn't watch about 8 hours of it over the holidays. I must say, its a crazy combination of The Bold & The Beautiful, Survivor, Jurasic Park, and The Twilight Zone.
Very interesting show and if you need to kill several days, say if you are waiting for your boyfriend's foot to heal, I would highly suggest this option. There appear to be three seasons and a helluva lot of tv to watch.
In other words, we had a very merry Christmas. The mother in law and some cousins were around, so we had a houseful. Also, we had what may have been the best Christmas party EVER. Complete with band and about 125 folks. Quite a good time.
Now I just need to get season 1 of lost on dvd from the netflix...
Very interesting show and if you need to kill several days, say if you are waiting for your boyfriend's foot to heal, I would highly suggest this option. There appear to be three seasons and a helluva lot of tv to watch.
In other words, we had a very merry Christmas. The mother in law and some cousins were around, so we had a houseful. Also, we had what may have been the best Christmas party EVER. Complete with band and about 125 folks. Quite a good time.
Now I just need to get season 1 of lost on dvd from the netflix...
Don't swerve for Deer.
I hope all my dear readers had a merry Christmas. It was a hectic Christmas for us as the sister's boyfriend had a bad wreck, rolled my sisters car over about six times, and most importantly, almost lost his foot.
He is coming home from the hospital today but he has had two surgeries to put the bones back together and probably has a few plastic surgeries to repair skin, muscle, and tendon. Hopefully he will be better soon. We are glad he is going to get out.
It was good to celebrate he was ok at Christmas time.
He is coming home from the hospital today but he has had two surgeries to put the bones back together and probably has a few plastic surgeries to repair skin, muscle, and tendon. Hopefully he will be better soon. We are glad he is going to get out.
It was good to celebrate he was ok at Christmas time.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
I Urge You to Shop at IKEA with CAUTION!!
Let me say, I for one, will never shop at Ikea again. I went to the store and had a great time looking around with my friend Tiff. We looked at most all the items and had a good time checking out the merchandise. She found the bed she wanted and wrote down some notes and we went to the part of the store where they actually keep the inventory you can buy - the unassembled furnuture in boxes.
Well, come to find out, we are missing one of the three boxes necessary to assemble this bed. Being a veteran of such big box stores and having done more than one inventory observation myself, I look for the item SKU and then look for a pallet with the same lable. Finding one, I happily go get a staff member and tell them we need something pulled out of overhead. He relies, "We can't"
YOU WHAT?? - ok - calm down, "excuse me - there is a pallet we need pulled out of overhead and if you could pretty please with sugar on top get it down for me we can leave you alone for eternity."
Can't do it - Evidently IKEA, which advertises itself as a desitination store where you can get anything in the world and they love everyone in the world has a store policy against pulling any overhead stock while any customers are in the store. That's right I said, ANY CUSTOMERS IN THE STORE
Because, we were offered the alternative to return when the store closed to get the bed. Frankly at this point in time, I'm like F- it, a $175 bed ain't worth all this, but Tiff wanted this bed, so we come back at 9:00pm and wait - we wait untill each and every person checks out and exits the store, and then, get this, some asshole comes over and tells us we need to go outside so they can pull the furniture. The forklift would be over 100 yards away, in a completely seperate room, but we have to go outside in the cold and rain and wait.
We got the bed. But I'll never go to IKEA again.
Well, come to find out, we are missing one of the three boxes necessary to assemble this bed. Being a veteran of such big box stores and having done more than one inventory observation myself, I look for the item SKU and then look for a pallet with the same lable. Finding one, I happily go get a staff member and tell them we need something pulled out of overhead. He relies, "We can't"
YOU WHAT?? - ok - calm down, "excuse me - there is a pallet we need pulled out of overhead and if you could pretty please with sugar on top get it down for me we can leave you alone for eternity."
Can't do it - Evidently IKEA, which advertises itself as a desitination store where you can get anything in the world and they love everyone in the world has a store policy against pulling any overhead stock while any customers are in the store. That's right I said, ANY CUSTOMERS IN THE STORE
Because, we were offered the alternative to return when the store closed to get the bed. Frankly at this point in time, I'm like F- it, a $175 bed ain't worth all this, but Tiff wanted this bed, so we come back at 9:00pm and wait - we wait untill each and every person checks out and exits the store, and then, get this, some asshole comes over and tells us we need to go outside so they can pull the furniture. The forklift would be over 100 yards away, in a completely seperate room, but we have to go outside in the cold and rain and wait.
We got the bed. But I'll never go to IKEA again.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Weekends & Ladyfriends
Well it hasn't been much of a weekend. I've put in something close to a true work day each day at the office as I have a stack of discovery to answer and I really just don't want to have to deal with motions ot compel. But hey, I'm getting it done here.
In other news, we went to see the wifey's father and meet his new lady friend. She was nice. Her kids were there, they are about our age and they seemed pretty cool. They even knew someone from the 'boro. Seems that everyone knows someon from the 'boro. Life is odd that way.
I told some guy I had to work all day. He asked me if I understood what I read.. After about .023 nanoseconds hesitation, I told him I sure hoped I understood what I'd read as I have to sign my name to it and put my bar number on it. Best not screw up such things too bad.
I think the wifey and I are going to see a movie this evening. That sounds like fun.
In other news, we went to see the wifey's father and meet his new lady friend. She was nice. Her kids were there, they are about our age and they seemed pretty cool. They even knew someone from the 'boro. Seems that everyone knows someon from the 'boro. Life is odd that way.
I told some guy I had to work all day. He asked me if I understood what I read.. After about .023 nanoseconds hesitation, I told him I sure hoped I understood what I'd read as I have to sign my name to it and put my bar number on it. Best not screw up such things too bad.
I think the wifey and I are going to see a movie this evening. That sounds like fun.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Brought To you By the Facebook "Entourage" Application
My brother decided to buy a big ugly go-kart this weekend and I went along for kicks. Out in the adjoing county we found the go-kart. It was the property of this guy who lived in a double-wide up top a hill. Yes, there was the requisite tractor-trailer in the yard, a tractor with the hood up, and a shed where someone was working on a car.
I can't say I was really surprised until we went to take the go-kart away. Delivery was included in the purchase price, but I say we should have gotten a discount because the seller had to load his 2 small children, one older kid, his wife and his friend into the suburban to go deliver this kart 10 miles away. He was only gone for no more than an hour. It was really interesting to see.
And I thought I rolled deep.
I can't say I was really surprised until we went to take the go-kart away. Delivery was included in the purchase price, but I say we should have gotten a discount because the seller had to load his 2 small children, one older kid, his wife and his friend into the suburban to go deliver this kart 10 miles away. He was only gone for no more than an hour. It was really interesting to see.
And I thought I rolled deep.
Friday, November 30, 2007
How U can Find Me
IF you google the following, you will find me:
"This class is boring" - well many of them were.
"dekalb dfcs, christmas list" - Huh??
""captain kayak" blog" - No dummy - I'm the Pontoon Pirate.
"score on georgia bar examination 2007" - I passed, thank you very much!
"bar exam more difficult than cpa exam" - yes it was. very much so.
"adopt a kid for christmas wish list" - and to think the wifey calls me a scrooge - Bah Humbug!
"old flames" - murf?? where did that one come from?
"boró dora" - this person was not speaking the english with this search.
"installing a fountain slab" . . . is a horrible idea.
"tripp self" - one of our honorable superior court judges!
"save ferris blogspot"- a case of mistaken identity!
"Dora tying up games" - I would be willing to bet $100 this would cost you a finger.
"women searching for place in the world" - another one i don't comprehend
"bernoulli's principle and the human body" - I would advise not combining the two
"drugy man" - clearly i'm not the only one who sucks at typing.
"hazard a guess" - if you know me, you know i will always hazard a guess.
"doing laundry for person with shingles" - proud to say i was #1 on this one.
"This class is boring" - well many of them were.
"dekalb dfcs, christmas list" - Huh??
""captain kayak" blog" - No dummy - I'm the Pontoon Pirate.
"score on georgia bar examination 2007" - I passed, thank you very much!
"bar exam more difficult than cpa exam" - yes it was. very much so.
"adopt a kid for christmas wish list" - and to think the wifey calls me a scrooge - Bah Humbug!
"old flames" - murf?? where did that one come from?
"boró dora" - this person was not speaking the english with this search.
"installing a fountain slab" . . . is a horrible idea.
"tripp self" - one of our honorable superior court judges!
"save ferris blogspot"- a case of mistaken identity!
"Dora tying up games" - I would be willing to bet $100 this would cost you a finger.
"women searching for place in the world" - another one i don't comprehend
"bernoulli's principle and the human body" - I would advise not combining the two
"drugy man" - clearly i'm not the only one who sucks at typing.
"hazard a guess" - if you know me, you know i will always hazard a guess.
"doing laundry for person with shingles" - proud to say i was #1 on this one.
They're Back
Well folks, the jury came back and I can't say we beat their pants off. We got an extra $75k for our property owner but, well, let's just say that is not what we asked for for the Christmas. You win some, you lose some! I'm gonna go play some golf.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
i am turning into a bird dog
Well folks, hello from scenic waynesboro and the lovely Jameson Inn. We are here for a jury trial before 12 good citizens of Burke County. We represent a property owner (big surprise, I know) who developed the wal-mart shopping center. While the trial has a certain allure, I must say my visit here in the 'boro has been quite nice. We have had lunch at a lovely little counter and dinner tonight was at my favorite, the Colemans Lake - TASTY FRIED SHRIMP!!
Anyways, it has been a good experience here. I'll update you soon how this thing turns out. Get excited
Anyways, it has been a good experience here. I'll update you soon how this thing turns out. Get excited
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
things to be thankful for
1-this blog post is brought to you by blackberry. While I don't do a good job of posting, I actually like my blackberry in that it really provides me some freedom from work.
2 the wifey- who is currently letting me sit in her office and blog whilst she organizes her office and expresses love for her predecessor who was such the immaculately organized person
3 my boss - while we all have our moments with those in charge, you've got to like someone for not making us work through the holiday because he can. We're ready for trial and we get a holiday. This was not the case at my former place of employment where we worked senseless hour in a silly fashion.
4. my mom who got all my diplomas framed and then actually delivered them to me.
5 my dad - who keeps sending me clients
6 this big family celebration that is thanksgiving
To be continued
2 the wifey- who is currently letting me sit in her office and blog whilst she organizes her office and expresses love for her predecessor who was such the immaculately organized person
3 my boss - while we all have our moments with those in charge, you've got to like someone for not making us work through the holiday because he can. We're ready for trial and we get a holiday. This was not the case at my former place of employment where we worked senseless hour in a silly fashion.
4. my mom who got all my diplomas framed and then actually delivered them to me.
5 my dad - who keeps sending me clients
6 this big family celebration that is thanksgiving
To be continued
THANKSGIVING
What a great holiday. Wifey and I are off to the 'boro this afternoon for four days of quality family time. Turkey, ribs, and I may even mow some grass on that new lawnmower thing.
I hope you have a happy thanksgiving!!
I hope you have a happy thanksgiving!!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Another good weekend
Well, the Dawgs beat the Tigers..the WarEagles???..the plainsmen? Well, whoever they are, we won 45 - 20. It was fun. We had great seats - yes, we actually went to a game! - and the season ticket holder had paid for the little stadium seats. Very cush - made my butt much happier to be at the game, that is for sure.
We went straight to the 'boro from there. the sibilings all had pancakes and then it was off to look at some old family furniture. I learned that my great-great-great grandaddy and he was a Captain in the civil war. Our family also lived in Fort Valley, a city south of here for several years where he was a Baptist preacher. There is a good picture of him in the family papers which, courtesy of my relative are stored at the University of Georgia. I didn't get any furniture but I did get neat framed picture of Savannah.
So, it was a good weekend for us!
We went straight to the 'boro from there. the sibilings all had pancakes and then it was off to look at some old family furniture. I learned that my great-great-great grandaddy and he was a Captain in the civil war. Our family also lived in Fort Valley, a city south of here for several years where he was a Baptist preacher. There is a good picture of him in the family papers which, courtesy of my relative are stored at the University of Georgia. I didn't get any furniture but I did get neat framed picture of Savannah.
So, it was a good weekend for us!
Friday, November 09, 2007
Interesting Coincidence
My father was admitted to the bar of this great state on April 4, 1978
Which is my birthday, three years before I was born.
Neat
Which is my birthday, three years before I was born.
Neat
Friday I'm In Love
Eveidently there is some thing going around about posting every day and I've seen this title all over the place for today.
Today I'm in love with my new number 353227
Today I'm in love with my new number 353227
Monday, November 05, 2007
i SWEAR
Well tomorrow is the day of the big swearing in of me to the bar. I wonder what we will have to swear to..
things are going well. Working, watching tv, cleaning. working on the house.. stuff.
Well i guess i don't have much to post so I'll just move along now...
things are going well. Working, watching tv, cleaning. working on the house.. stuff.
Well i guess i don't have much to post so I'll just move along now...
Monday, October 29, 2007
Really Couldn't Ask for More
What a weekend!!! It all really started on Thursday when we settled a big case at work and ventured forth to the local Club for drinks at3:30. Dinner, paid for by the boss, and drinks, also paid for by the boss. Good times. Next morning I'm chasing the post-man down in the Walgreens parking lot for my bar results. All three members of the household pass. Very good. Come back to work, make my announcements, and ahhh - there is a paycheck waiting for me. Nice.
Wifey calls and the judge wants to take us to lunch. Venture forth for a lovely lunch, paid for by the judge. After lunch, go home and change clothes and find a set of three new white brooks shirts waiting for me that my mother bought me for no real reason at all. Notice all shirts have initials embroidered on them.
Next, meet fellow new members of the bar for drinks. Have drinks, paid for by someone who was already a member of the bar. Go to the golf course and hit golf balls. Return to drinking establishment to pick up very drunk wifey and go home to get ready for dinner.
Go to dinner at wonderful restaurant, give them the business card on which I have written my father's credit card info (with permission) and durn if they didn't take it. Leave waiter fat tip of my own $$. Get home and pass out.
Wake up on Saturday, realize we passed the bar exam and immediately wake wifey up to remind her of the same. Take dog for a walk and some fetch. Go get wifey's car from the mexican drinking establishment and thn head to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Venture to retail mecca side of town and have some retail therapy without buying anything.
Go to friends house to watch the Dawgs. Dawgs beat Florida for the fist time in ages. South Carolina loses to Tennessee. Go home. go to sleep
Wake up - go play golf all day. Come home and rearrange some furniture, watch some TV and go to bed
Really, quite the weekend!
Wifey calls and the judge wants to take us to lunch. Venture forth for a lovely lunch, paid for by the judge. After lunch, go home and change clothes and find a set of three new white brooks shirts waiting for me that my mother bought me for no real reason at all. Notice all shirts have initials embroidered on them.
Next, meet fellow new members of the bar for drinks. Have drinks, paid for by someone who was already a member of the bar. Go to the golf course and hit golf balls. Return to drinking establishment to pick up very drunk wifey and go home to get ready for dinner.
Go to dinner at wonderful restaurant, give them the business card on which I have written my father's credit card info (with permission) and durn if they didn't take it. Leave waiter fat tip of my own $$. Get home and pass out.
Wake up on Saturday, realize we passed the bar exam and immediately wake wifey up to remind her of the same. Take dog for a walk and some fetch. Go get wifey's car from the mexican drinking establishment and thn head to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Venture to retail mecca side of town and have some retail therapy without buying anything.
Go to friends house to watch the Dawgs. Dawgs beat Florida for the fist time in ages. South Carolina loses to Tennessee. Go home. go to sleep
Wake up - go play golf all day. Come home and rearrange some furniture, watch some TV and go to bed
Really, quite the weekend!
Friday, October 26, 2007
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