2008 Index
2008 Complete Blog Entry Index
| Tue, Jul 29, 08 |
Never Miss a Meeting |
I think I've mentioned before that I live in a neighborhood run by a Homeowners Association. |
| Mon, Jul 28, 08 |
Theory of Yardwork |
I have this theory ... a plan if you will... about maintaining one's yard. |
| Sun, Jul 27, 08 |
Uninvited Guest |
Doing some cleaning, going through stuff, seeing what is needed and what can be tossed, recycled or donated. |
| Sat, Jul 26, 08 |
No Excuses |
Yeah, I know... it's been a while. Not sure exactly why either, I just didn't feel like writing. |
| Mon, Jun 16, 08 |
How to Get Your Daily Calories in One Meal |
Eat at McDonald's, that's how. |
| Mon, Jun 16, 08 |
5 = 6 |
My hotel room number begins with a 5 .... |
| Mon, Jun 16, 08 |
On the Road Again |
Time to fly (again). |
| Mon, Jun 16, 08 |
Last Supper |
Saturday was my last full day in Iasi. I hate the end of vacation.... |
| Sat, Jun 14, 08 |
Gas Price Update |
Did a better calculation of gas prices here in Romania... |
| Sat, Jun 14, 08 |
Dr Pepper! |
Coke and Pepsi (mostly Coke) own Europe, from what it seems. |
| Fri, Jun 13, 08 |
Football |
Being in Europe, "football" does not mean football in the American sense .... |
| Thu, Jun 12, 08 |
Machine Gun Man |
Walking down the street, camera in hand, taking random shots of Iasi... |
| Thu, Jun 12, 08 |
Gas Prices |
Saw an article about how gas prices in the US have reached an average $4 a gallon. |
| Thu, Jun 12, 08 |
Bad Dad |
I'm over here in Romania, and it seems that I sort of lose track of what is going on in the "real world". |
| Thu, Jun 12, 08 |
Product Packaging |
Packaging of products in the US seems to more often have multiple languages on them. |
| Wed, Jun 11, 08 |
McDonald's |
Monday night I suggested we go eat at McDonald's, since I was craving a hamburger. |
| Wed, Jun 11, 08 |
No Graduation Ceremony |
Normally I take my vacation right after tax season, but this year I decided to wait. |
| Wed, Jun 11, 08 |
Cata in High School |
Catalina asked me if I would like to look at her high school yearbook, and of course I said yes. |
| Wed, Jun 11, 08 |
Ominous Signs of Impending Doom! |
Okay..that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but then again, it might not. |
| Tue, Jun 10, 08 |
Great Invention |
There are very few residential buildings that I've been to in Iasi that have central heat and air. |
| Tue, Jun 10, 08 |
I Need a Drink! |
No, not an alcoholic drink, just something to drink! |
| Mon, Jun 09, 08 |
No News is Good News? |
Haven't heard much from the family or office since I got here. |
| Sun, Jun 08, 08 |
Going to Church |
As today being Sunday, today is Church day, just like back home. |
| Sun, Jun 08, 08 |
Bowling |
Friday night, I went bowling. |
| Fri, Jun 06, 08 |
Rain in Romania |
At night I leave a window or two open to let in some fresh air. |
| Fri, Jun 06, 08 |
Deadbolt Question |
I moved to my "real" apartment on Tuesday, the one I had the last time I was here. |
| Thu, Jun 05, 08 |
Gypsy Party |
There's a Gypsy party going on across the courtyard, and I wasn't invited. |
| Wed, Jun 04, 08 |
4 Bottles of Wine |
For my birthday, I suggested that perhaps I should be given a nice bottle of wine. |
| Tue, Jun 03, 08 |
Happy Birthday to Me |
Today is my birthday...yep, happy birthday to me. |
| Mon, Jun 02, 08 |
I Walk, Therefore I Ache |
Been walking an awful lot lately, and are my legs sore. |
| Sun, Jun 01, 08 |
My Apartment |
Let's see if this makes sense. The apartment I'm in right now isn't my apartment. |
| Sat, May 31, 08 |
City Sleeping |
It's late on a Friday night...maybe Saturday morning, and having a slight problem falling asleep. |
| Fri, May 30, 08 |
Traveling in Romania |
I just flew to Romania...and are my arms tired! |
| Thu, May 29, 08 |
Frankfurt - Airport from Hell |
If Hell had an airport, I think it would be designed exactly like the one in Frankfurt Germany. |
| Wed, May 28, 08 |
Packing |
Time for me to fly. |
| Fri, May 23, 08 |
Blast from the Past |
It's not every day that someone walks into your office that you haven't seen in 10 years... |
| Thu, May 22, 08 |
Wood Bee Hunting |
As I pulled into the driveway, I noticed a couple of wood bees buzzing around my carport. |
| Wed, May 21, 08 |
Phone Line Fixed |
After days of weird and unusual happenings with my phone and internet service, everything is now fixed! |
| Sun, May 18, 08 |
Sunday Funday (not!) |
This wasn't the best of days. My phone didn't work, my Internet was having problems, and my DISH satellite repair appointment was cancelled. |
| Sat, May 17, 08 |
Let There Be Light |
Over the years, things break. Just one of the "joys" of home ownership. |
| Fri, May 16, 08 |
Ch-ch-ch-changes (think David Bowie) |
Things in my life are changing a bit. |
| Sun, May 11, 08 |
Happy Mother's Day |
To all the Mother's out there, happy Mother's Day. |
| Fri, May 09, 08 |
Home Again |
I had classes today and yesterday in Oklahoma City. |
| Wed, May 07, 08 |
Jailbird Mack |
Before the cats leave my "possession", I told Nicole that I would take them to the vet to get their shots. |
| Mon, May 05, 08 |
The End of the Cats |
It's the end of the cats at my house, and I can't wait. |
| Sun, May 04, 08 |
Out of Gas |
Cutting back on my trips to Tulsa. |
| Thu, May 01, 08 |
The Weather and CSI |
One of the things I didn't do much of during tax season was watch network TV. |
| Tue, Apr 29, 08 |
Instant Presentation |
What do you do when its Tuesday and you find out ... |
| Mon, Apr 28, 08 |
Cut Phone Lines |
Today, technology failed in a much much bigger way. |
| Sun, Apr 27, 08 |
Technology Bites Me Again, part 2 |
As I mentioned last time, there seems to be some confusion as to where my web site is really located. |
| Sat, Apr 26, 08 |
Technology Bites Me Again |
Tax season is over. Finally! |
| Mon, Apr 14, 08 |
The End! |
The End is coming!! |
| Wed, Jan 23, 08 |
Why? |
That's the question, isn't it? Why? |
| Tue, Jan 08, 08 |
Empty Nest |
The kids are gone, and the house is now empty. It's just me and the cats again. |
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