Well, we just got home from our shift at the NORAD Santa Tracking Center. What a blast! There are more than 100 people answering phone calls and e-mails from children all over the world who want to know where Santa is.
If you don't know about NORAD Tracks Santa, click here.
Merry Christmas, and if you're here in Colorado Springs and want someplace to hang out tomorrow afternoon, we're having an open house, bring a plate of finger food or chips or something, we'll have a keg of Arctic Lager!
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Update on Mum ...
I talked with her for 20 minutes today, and I am much relieved. The doctors did not do surgery on her, instead they put in a drain and what amounts to a colostomy bag (yuck) and she has finally begun responding to the antibiotics.
In short, Mom is responding and recovering. The fever is gone, swelling and redness reduced and is looks like she'll be able to enjoy Christmas.
And my sister brought Mom and Dad two new kittens for Christmas. They've been tearing the house up - climbing the tree, unwrapping presents. In a way, as much as I wish that we were there visiting, I am glad we're not.
So, that's what's up now I need to rest some more before the beer mile!
In short, Mom is responding and recovering. The fever is gone, swelling and redness reduced and is looks like she'll be able to enjoy Christmas.
And my sister brought Mom and Dad two new kittens for Christmas. They've been tearing the house up - climbing the tree, unwrapping presents. In a way, as much as I wish that we were there visiting, I am glad we're not.
So, that's what's up now I need to rest some more before the beer mile!
Friday, December 22, 2006
Lots happening in the Guhrilla kingdom
and forgive me (Catwoman) for not posting more religiously.
Here's the deal: about 2 months ago, my Mother, who lives in Alaska, told me she had to have a lump removed from her breast. It turned out not to be cancerous, which is great.
Monday, she told me she had to go to the emergency room; she has been diagnosed with cellulitis, a serious, potentially fatal bacterial infection.
Wednesday, the infection had doubled in size. The doctors put her on vicodin for the pain and put a port in her arm where they have been injecting major amounts of high-power antibiotics in her blood.
Today, the doctor told her she's got "galloping cellulitis" and they are opening her up surgically to irrigate the infection with antibiotics.
So, if you are religious, please pray for my Mother, Linda. This is a potentially life-threatening infection (but the doctors are NOT using that terminology).
On a much lighter note, please come the the Arctic Brewery's Christmas party tonight! It promises to be a drunk and debauched time for all!
Here's the deal: about 2 months ago, my Mother, who lives in Alaska, told me she had to have a lump removed from her breast. It turned out not to be cancerous, which is great.
Monday, she told me she had to go to the emergency room; she has been diagnosed with cellulitis, a serious, potentially fatal bacterial infection.
Wednesday, the infection had doubled in size. The doctors put her on vicodin for the pain and put a port in her arm where they have been injecting major amounts of high-power antibiotics in her blood.
Today, the doctor told her she's got "galloping cellulitis" and they are opening her up surgically to irrigate the infection with antibiotics.
So, if you are religious, please pray for my Mother, Linda. This is a potentially life-threatening infection (but the doctors are NOT using that terminology).
On a much lighter note, please come the the Arctic Brewery's Christmas party tonight! It promises to be a drunk and debauched time for all!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
I hate this!
1) OK, I'll drink for whining.
2) Been stuck in a motel and classes all week - my workout schedule is SHOT. I haven't run since Saturday's Mall Walker's Hash. I am going crazy.
3) Poop.
4) I hear Brownie is gay.
5) Poop. I think I'll go do the Incline again tomorrow or Saturday morning. I gotta do something, damn it! Back in the office next week and I can get my daily runs OnOn.
6) POOP!
2) Been stuck in a motel and classes all week - my workout schedule is SHOT. I haven't run since Saturday's Mall Walker's Hash. I am going crazy.
3) Poop.
4) I hear Brownie is gay.
5) Poop. I think I'll go do the Incline again tomorrow or Saturday morning. I gotta do something, damn it! Back in the office next week and I can get my daily runs OnOn.
6) POOP!
Friday, November 10, 2006
The Incline
Is the most intense, most killer workout I have EVER experienced!
Brownie, thanks for telling me about it. Yer a pussy for not coming. Oh, and WTF with the Barr trail only being 3 miles? You are high. 4 is more like it ...
The coolest thing about the climb, though, was topping out, looking around and realizing how incredibly beautiful my surroundings were! I will definitely hit this trail again!
Brownie, thanks for telling me about it. Yer a pussy for not coming. Oh, and WTF with the Barr trail only being 3 miles? You are high. 4 is more like it ...
The coolest thing about the climb, though, was topping out, looking around and realizing how incredibly beautiful my surroundings were! I will definitely hit this trail again!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
The Incline ... solo
I have never even been there, but f***in' Brownie wanked out on me! And he's not even going to happy hour!
1) Brownie, drink for wussing out.
2) I am going to the Incline tomorrow (today? WTF time is it?) FRIDAY at 1030. Any of you hosers want to come get sweaty, e-mail me.
3) poop. Just, f***ing poop.
4) I like beer.
Lick
1) Brownie, drink for wussing out.
2) I am going to the Incline tomorrow (today? WTF time is it?) FRIDAY at 1030. Any of you hosers want to come get sweaty, e-mail me.
3) poop. Just, f***ing poop.
4) I like beer.
Lick
Thursday, November 02, 2006
It was beautiful ...
I had a loooooooooooooooo (lotta "o's", huh?) oooooooooong day at the office today. Stuff flying at me from left and right. Everything had to happen now, everything was not quite working correctly, and it just wouldn't let up. Let me say one thing before I get over the long day -- Microsoft Server Extensions to support FrontPage are *EVIL*. Just my opinion. If you don't agree, keep that shit to yourself.
So, long day, 1/2 of it taken up with training (so I couldn't get the other projects done) and then, get the little things I didn't quite finish during the morning finished before I skipped out the door.
Got home, changed into my running gear immediately. Kissed the wife and away!
I headed West, the sun setting just over the shoulder of Pike's Peak, beautiful colors in the sky and a crisp, cool breeze. I just kind of locked in to my pace and ran. No MP3 player. No distractions, just me and the road. If only it was a little warmer, and a little less pavement, but, no matter. I just put on the miles.
About three miles into the run, I decided to do some wind sprints, just because I need to get acclimated to this altitude. I surprised myself, a little, but enjoyed the feeling of the wind on my face as I pushed just a bit harder. And the sunset was glorious.
The only bad thing about runs like today's is that they have to end some time. I took it easy, just four or so miles, but it was a great way to unwind from a rough day. I think I'll do it again.
So, long day, 1/2 of it taken up with training (so I couldn't get the other projects done) and then, get the little things I didn't quite finish during the morning finished before I skipped out the door.
Got home, changed into my running gear immediately. Kissed the wife and away!
I headed West, the sun setting just over the shoulder of Pike's Peak, beautiful colors in the sky and a crisp, cool breeze. I just kind of locked in to my pace and ran. No MP3 player. No distractions, just me and the road. If only it was a little warmer, and a little less pavement, but, no matter. I just put on the miles.
About three miles into the run, I decided to do some wind sprints, just because I need to get acclimated to this altitude. I surprised myself, a little, but enjoyed the feeling of the wind on my face as I pushed just a bit harder. And the sunset was glorious.
The only bad thing about runs like today's is that they have to end some time. I took it easy, just four or so miles, but it was a great way to unwind from a rough day. I think I'll do it again.
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