My roof has become a race track for some squirrels. They are having early morning race around my roof at alarming speeds. They start on the far end of the front of the house race across the bedrooms and then race across the back of the house and again towards the front of the house. Usually two laps per race.
Go Speed go.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Cowboys Win
Dallas Cowboys 31
Cincinnati Bengals 22
In a very tight game the Cowboys held the ball for 31:45 with 2 turnovers.
Cincinnati Bengals 22
In a very tight game the Cowboys held the ball for 31:45 with 2 turnovers.
What Happened To Halloween?
I went to the grocery store today and the Christmas decorations where out and for sell.What happened to Halloween?
Did I sleep through Thanksgiving?
PLEASE let us enjoy one holiday at a time.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
OK Now What
Well the economic package has passed wooden arrows and all.
Actually the economic bill was attached to the wooden arrow bill.
And of course as with all bills tons of pork has been attached to the bill which means it's politics and greed as usual. No lesson have been learned. No thought to how this mess has effected the people in this nation who are living one day to the next. No thought on how this mess has effected the lives of people living in poorer regions of the world. How much medical aid will be slashed to pay for this? How much food aid will be cut to the starving in Africa and elsewhere? More over the shear fact some child will go to bed hungry it our very borders is unforgivable.
What was done by these banker in my view was treasonous. They endangered the economic health of the United States to line their own pockets. They put themselves before this country and that is treason. I think this people should be tried for treason as well as fraud and other gambits of crimes committed here. And if found guilty they should be punished as any other person guilty of treason is.
Death.
Actually the economic bill was attached to the wooden arrow bill.
And of course as with all bills tons of pork has been attached to the bill which means it's politics and greed as usual. No lesson have been learned. No thought to how this mess has effected the people in this nation who are living one day to the next. No thought on how this mess has effected the lives of people living in poorer regions of the world. How much medical aid will be slashed to pay for this? How much food aid will be cut to the starving in Africa and elsewhere? More over the shear fact some child will go to bed hungry it our very borders is unforgivable.
What was done by these banker in my view was treasonous. They endangered the economic health of the United States to line their own pockets. They put themselves before this country and that is treason. I think this people should be tried for treason as well as fraud and other gambits of crimes committed here. And if found guilty they should be punished as any other person guilty of treason is.
Death.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
It Could Have Been Us
88 city workers in Robstown Texas gave up their employee bonus to buy 500 care packages for hurricane Ike victims.
Worker Robert Alameda said"What if it had been us? I think they would have done something to help us. I think what we did was something from our hearts."
The worker gave up safety bonuses to give Ike's victims a six pack cooler holding pen, paper, wipes, snacks, and drink packets.
Texas baby.
Worker Robert Alameda said"What if it had been us? I think they would have done something to help us. I think what we did was something from our hearts."
The worker gave up safety bonuses to give Ike's victims a six pack cooler holding pen, paper, wipes, snacks, and drink packets.
Texas baby.
Boom De Yada
Upsetting.
No Mythbusters last night.
They where replaced by some show about the mob. The mob does not exists but Jamie and Adam do.
I want my Mythbusters, to hell with MTV.
And what has happened to Buster?
I personally think he has gone into retirement on some hidden tropical island surrounded by beautiful native girls. He sipping drinks with little umbrellas in them and and watching clips of Adam self-infilting some wound or the other.
Tropical Update
Nothing!
Zip, zilch, zero, da nada.
Stomach: Very happy thank you.
Taste buds: Waiting for the first pecans of the season.
Zip, zilch, zero, da nada.
Stomach: Very happy thank you.
Taste buds: Waiting for the first pecans of the season.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Shut Up And Dance
"It seems to me that the folks who create and publish a game shouldn't stop receiving income from further sales." That's the word from Bungie audio director Marty O'Donnell.
I guess O'Donnell feels that he should get money when I trade an old game in.
Then why don't car companies get more money when you trade a car in for a newer model?
Should movie and television producers get money if I trade in a DVD of a show or movie for a new DVD?
What about used book sales?
Do the Dallas Cowboys get some money off the old cowboy t-shirt I bought at a garage sale?
Also, if your game so good why are people trading it in?
Personally, I was going to hang onto all my Halo disks forever but with comments like this I just might trade them in out of shear spite.
This is why audio guys get paid to listen and not talk. Marty, do yourself a favor.
Shut up and dance.
I guess O'Donnell feels that he should get money when I trade an old game in.
Then why don't car companies get more money when you trade a car in for a newer model?
Should movie and television producers get money if I trade in a DVD of a show or movie for a new DVD?
What about used book sales?
Do the Dallas Cowboys get some money off the old cowboy t-shirt I bought at a garage sale?
Also, if your game so good why are people trading it in?
Personally, I was going to hang onto all my Halo disks forever but with comments like this I just might trade them in out of shear spite.
This is why audio guys get paid to listen and not talk. Marty, do yourself a favor.
Shut up and dance.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Moral Hazards
Moral Hazard: The idea that a party behaves differently knowing they will not be held accountable for there actions compared to their behavior if the knew they would have to suffer the consequences of their actions.
If we bail out these people responsibility for this mess we find our selves in there will be no lesson learn and this poor behavior will be seen again.
There MUST be consequences to their actions.
This applies not only to fiscals matters but to vandals, thiefs, con artists, and liars as well.
Localy we have people "tagging" or spray painting churches and grave sites of vetrens. When caught they are put on probation, warned and told not to do it again. There is no punnishment. As there is no punnishment the vandals repeat their crime over and over again. If they where punished with jail time they would at least be not able to perferm such acts while serving their sentance.
The same applies to bad roofers, plumers, and bankers.
No punnishment, actions repeated.
As long as these actions by the banking conmunity are forgiven with bailout after bailout no leason will be learned. No course of action will be altered. Responibilty will be evaded.
If we bail out these people responsibility for this mess we find our selves in there will be no lesson learn and this poor behavior will be seen again.
There MUST be consequences to their actions.
This applies not only to fiscals matters but to vandals, thiefs, con artists, and liars as well.
Localy we have people "tagging" or spray painting churches and grave sites of vetrens. When caught they are put on probation, warned and told not to do it again. There is no punnishment. As there is no punnishment the vandals repeat their crime over and over again. If they where punished with jail time they would at least be not able to perferm such acts while serving their sentance.
The same applies to bad roofers, plumers, and bankers.
No punnishment, actions repeated.
As long as these actions by the banking conmunity are forgiven with bailout after bailout no leason will be learned. No course of action will be altered. Responibilty will be evaded.
Cursed.
There is a Chinese proverb that goes "May you live in interesting times."
Well welcome to those time.
While I am trying to wrap my head around this entire mess of mortgages and bailouts. One of the problems that I see causing in part and it may be a very minor part is instant gratification.
Humans, especially American humans are not a very patient lot. When they want something they want it now. Very little thought is given to the consequence.
Discipline is becoming a lost art. Ask any dentist
This not only applies to the people who bought houses they really could not afford but to the managers of the mortgage offices who made these loans and the banks who saw easy money.
But it's not just money matters where impatience causes problems. Personal problems, such a road rage, outburst of anger, and relationships falling apart could be traced to the inability to wait.
Impatience could be one and maybe a very minor cause for all this mess.
Between you and me I could do with a little less interesting times.
Well welcome to those time.
While I am trying to wrap my head around this entire mess of mortgages and bailouts. One of the problems that I see causing in part and it may be a very minor part is instant gratification.
Humans, especially American humans are not a very patient lot. When they want something they want it now. Very little thought is given to the consequence.
Discipline is becoming a lost art. Ask any dentist
This not only applies to the people who bought houses they really could not afford but to the managers of the mortgage offices who made these loans and the banks who saw easy money.
But it's not just money matters where impatience causes problems. Personal problems, such a road rage, outburst of anger, and relationships falling apart could be traced to the inability to wait.
Impatience could be one and maybe a very minor cause for all this mess.
Between you and me I could do with a little less interesting times.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Definitions
Progress: Movement towards a goal or to improve.
Congress: 435 idiots with their heads up their asses.
Congress: 435 idiots with their heads up their asses.
Question
I keep hearing people say that they go to church religiously, I wounder if it possible to go to church agnosticly?
Stock Plumit
The Wall street stock market had it worse down turn in two decades.
1.2 Trillion dollars had fled the stock market like mice from a burning building.
The result was leaving everyone with that same shocked expression Joan Rivers has had on her face for years.
1.2 Trillion dollars had fled the stock market like mice from a burning building.
The result was leaving everyone with that same shocked expression Joan Rivers has had on her face for years.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Microsoft Shifting?
The recent actions of lowering the price on it's "Arcade" console, canceling certain games, and moving towards more casual games.
Games like Your In The Movies, and Lips are the only games with the exception of Fable 2 that Microsoft own game studios are making. The hard core games such as Fallout, and Resident Evil 4 are all be produced by thirds parties. Gears of War which they own is being made by an outside company under Microsoft guidance.
Is Microsoft trying to move in on Nintendo's casual gamers market? Are they eyeing the pick up a play crowd?
Does this mean hardcore gamers will be an after thought in the next generation of consoles.
Games like Your In The Movies, and Lips are the only games with the exception of Fable 2 that Microsoft own game studios are making. The hard core games such as Fallout, and Resident Evil 4 are all be produced by thirds parties. Gears of War which they own is being made by an outside company under Microsoft guidance.
Is Microsoft trying to move in on Nintendo's casual gamers market? Are they eyeing the pick up a play crowd?
Does this mean hardcore gamers will be an after thought in the next generation of consoles.
Mombasa
Today the boys at Bungie reminded the gaming world who was number one.
They released a trailer with no warning, no explanation, and no mercy.
Like all good Bungie stunts the trailer raises more questions than answers.
More than likely it is a tease of an upcoming expansion pack for the Halo 3 game, but being Bungie you never know.
One things for sure, someone gonna get their ass kicked.
They released a trailer with no warning, no explanation, and no mercy.
Like all good Bungie stunts the trailer raises more questions than answers.
More than likely it is a tease of an upcoming expansion pack for the Halo 3 game, but being Bungie you never know.
One things for sure, someone gonna get their ass kicked.
Cowboys Schedule For October
Sunday October 5th 3:15 Cincinnati
Sunday October 12 3:15 Arizona
Sunday October 19 12:00 St. Louis
Sunday October 26 12:00 Tampa Bay
Go Cowboys
Sunday October 12 3:15 Arizona
Sunday October 19 12:00 St. Louis
Sunday October 26 12:00 Tampa Bay
Go Cowboys
Cowboys Lose
Dallas Cowboys 24
Washington Redskins 26
In a back and forth game the Redskins pull an upset victory of the Dallas Cowboys.
Washington Redskins 26
In a back and forth game the Redskins pull an upset victory of the Dallas Cowboys.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
All Jacked Up
Attorney Jack Thomson has been disbarred from practicing law in the state of Florida.
Thomson will no longer be allowed to practice law in the state of Florida due to what Judge Dava Tunis described as Thomson “repeatedly stated…that he will not change his conduct” and that she “finds no evidence whatsoever to indicate that respondent is amenable to rehabilitation.”
Thomson has also been ordered to pay "recovery costs" of $43,675.35.
Thomson has thirty days to clear out any current cases before he will be disbarred.
Thomson has filed an emergency motion in clear defiance of court orders stating he could not take such action but a lawyer in good standing could. Thomson is claiming that the disbarment is a retaliation to his book "Out of Harms Way" in which he claim the Florida Supreme Court is acting in defense of the entertainment industry.
Thomson is most notable noted for attacking the video game industry. In particular he has made a target of Rock Star games makers of the "Grand Theft Auto" game series.
Thomson will no longer be allowed to practice law in the state of Florida due to what Judge Dava Tunis described as Thomson “repeatedly stated…that he will not change his conduct” and that she “finds no evidence whatsoever to indicate that respondent is amenable to rehabilitation.”
Thomson has also been ordered to pay "recovery costs" of $43,675.35.
Thomson has thirty days to clear out any current cases before he will be disbarred.
Thomson has filed an emergency motion in clear defiance of court orders stating he could not take such action but a lawyer in good standing could. Thomson is claiming that the disbarment is a retaliation to his book "Out of Harms Way" in which he claim the Florida Supreme Court is acting in defense of the entertainment industry.
Thomson is most notable noted for attacking the video game industry. In particular he has made a target of Rock Star games makers of the "Grand Theft Auto" game series.
Hurricane Kyle
Hurricane Kyle
Latitude: 36.2 North
Longitude 69.5 West
Winds: 75 mph
Moving: North at 23 mph
Pressure: 995 millibars
Kyle has strengthened into a level 1 hurricane. He is still moving north and may make landfall in Nova Scotia late next Sunday.
Latitude: 36.2 North
Longitude 69.5 West
Winds: 75 mph
Moving: North at 23 mph
Pressure: 995 millibars
Kyle has strengthened into a level 1 hurricane. He is still moving north and may make landfall in Nova Scotia late next Sunday.
Bills Trip
Bill the cat commandeered my fathers scooter and took a trip.
Well in his imagination. As you can tell by the look on his face the trip was very serious stuff.
I have no idea where he was going but when he got back he had to have a large lunch and a long nap.
It's His!
The was a very angry bird guarding a box of spilt popcorn. The popcorn was his as possession is nine tenth of the law. He would charge and bluff anyone who dared to get near HIS popcorn.
Now thats entertainment.
Oh The Horor
I have been informed that by brother by another mother's x-box has died.
(Like I need another reason to detest Bill Gates)
England shall shake in his furry, mountains shall fall, and oceans shall dry up.
More like he will close a few pubs and chase some "birds".
Maybe he can talk his work mate into an x box party. Then again, the moon may be made of cheese, and the sun yellow bubble gum.
In any case I hope his x box is repaired soon.
Take care bro.
(Like I need another reason to detest Bill Gates)
England shall shake in his furry, mountains shall fall, and oceans shall dry up.
More like he will close a few pubs and chase some "birds".
Maybe he can talk his work mate into an x box party. Then again, the moon may be made of cheese, and the sun yellow bubble gum.
In any case I hope his x box is repaired soon.
Take care bro.
Friday, September 26, 2008
This Crap Didn't Happen To Criss
The Columbus ships are all aground.
The local replicas of the three "caravels" Christoper Columbus used for his journey to the Americas are all sitting high and dry looking sad, tired, and beaten.
Dry rot has weakened the decks of the ships to the point that they are unsafe for tourist and the masts have removed in fear that they may collapse.
The local museum is hoping to raise millions for repairs and maintenance.
A sad ending for a gift from the government of Mexico to our fair city.
The local replicas of the three "caravels" Christoper Columbus used for his journey to the Americas are all sitting high and dry looking sad, tired, and beaten.
Dry rot has weakened the decks of the ships to the point that they are unsafe for tourist and the masts have removed in fear that they may collapse.
The local museum is hoping to raise millions for repairs and maintenance.
A sad ending for a gift from the government of Mexico to our fair city.
"Trust Me..."
It is my personal experience that when a man hold out his hand asks you for money and says "Trust me..." the odds are very great that some portion of the money will wind up in his and his friends pockets. Even is the man is a former Eagle Scout.
Tropical Storm Kyle
Tropical Storm Kyle
Latitude: 26.5 North
Longitude: 68.3 West
Winds: 60 mph
Moving: North 12 mph
Pressure: 998 millibars
Kyle is not projected to make a direct landfall in North America however high tide will have an effect on the East coast.
Stomach: Happy
Latitude: 26.5 North
Longitude: 68.3 West
Winds: 60 mph
Moving: North 12 mph
Pressure: 998 millibars
Kyle is not projected to make a direct landfall in North America however high tide will have an effect on the East coast.
Stomach: Happy
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Round And Round
Everything is cyclical.
If you hang around long enough you will see the same old song and dance set to new music. That is what is happening here in the USA.
Every decade or so there is some huge economic disaster that requires taxpayers to foot the bill or face some form of disaster.
And the outcome each and every time is the innocent will be burdened for the actions of a few shiftless people. The thieves for the most part will get away free, clear, and unpunished.
Even sadder is this time two men are making political hay out of this colossal mess.
Still sadder, lessons will not be learned, pockets will be lined, and we will be doing the same old dance in another decade or so.
If you hang around long enough you will see the same old song and dance set to new music. That is what is happening here in the USA.
Every decade or so there is some huge economic disaster that requires taxpayers to foot the bill or face some form of disaster.
And the outcome each and every time is the innocent will be burdened for the actions of a few shiftless people. The thieves for the most part will get away free, clear, and unpunished.
Even sadder is this time two men are making political hay out of this colossal mess.
Still sadder, lessons will not be learned, pockets will be lined, and we will be doing the same old dance in another decade or so.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Time For The Enemas
Last night was the Emmy's.
I for one did not watch this long slow parade of self obsessed ass wipes breaking their arms to pat them selves on their own backs. And here some shocking news for the "stars" of television.
I do not care about your political opinions!!!
If this collection of clowns wants to do some real good in the world how about handing over a weeks pay to a charity without making a photo op out of it. Better yet go clean some disabled persons gutters. I be far more impressed if you joined former president Jimmy Carter by grabbing a hammer and help building a house. God forbid you should have to break a sweat.
How about how you demonstrated how two face you are when it comes to matters of sexism when you rip the tux of Heidi Klum to reveal a dress.
If this is the best prime time television can do I'll stick to The Discovery Channel.
Television can be used to do so much good and these pea brains could not beyond their own egos and paychecks.
You can use TV to fight crime and corruption. You can demonstrate proper ways to deal with health matters. Television can explore the worlds of arts, music, literature, and science that some people would otherwise never be exposed to.
What a waste of an amazing platform.
I for one did not watch this long slow parade of self obsessed ass wipes breaking their arms to pat them selves on their own backs. And here some shocking news for the "stars" of television.
I do not care about your political opinions!!!
If this collection of clowns wants to do some real good in the world how about handing over a weeks pay to a charity without making a photo op out of it. Better yet go clean some disabled persons gutters. I be far more impressed if you joined former president Jimmy Carter by grabbing a hammer and help building a house. God forbid you should have to break a sweat.
How about how you demonstrated how two face you are when it comes to matters of sexism when you rip the tux of Heidi Klum to reveal a dress.
If this is the best prime time television can do I'll stick to The Discovery Channel.
Television can be used to do so much good and these pea brains could not beyond their own egos and paychecks.
You can use TV to fight crime and corruption. You can demonstrate proper ways to deal with health matters. Television can explore the worlds of arts, music, literature, and science that some people would otherwise never be exposed to.
What a waste of an amazing platform.
Fall
As of 4:30 pm local time fall is here.
The temperature will be lowered by a few degrees tomorrow mostly due to cloud cover. And as a reminder of the time of year the beginnings of what may become a tropical storm has raised it's ugly head.
Here cold front, come here boy.
The temperature will be lowered by a few degrees tomorrow mostly due to cloud cover. And as a reminder of the time of year the beginnings of what may become a tropical storm has raised it's ugly head.
Here cold front, come here boy.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Cry Havoc ...
This weekend September 26 - September 28 will be the "Grand Theft Auto 4 Cause Chaos Live Weekend"
All kinds of GTA goodies will be given away and you will get a chance to play with a Rockstar employee.
All kinds of GTA goodies will be given away and you will get a chance to play with a Rockstar employee.
Fall In Texas Means Football
I went to the grocery store today and the store was covered in Cowboy blue, silver, and white. It's not that the store had been decorated for the upcoming game but that almost everyone was wearing Cowboys shirts, hats, pants, shoes, or even in one case diapers.
Football in Texas is a religion and The Cowboys are the church.
Football in Texas is a religion and The Cowboys are the church.
Cowboys Win
The Dallas Cowboys won in Lambeau Field for the first time in years.
Dallas Cowboys 27
Green Bay Packers 16
Go Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 27
Green Bay Packers 16
Go Cowboys
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The New Carl Sagan
Met Dr. Michio Haku.
This Theoretical physicist has replaced the late Dr. Carl Sagan as the man of science for the common man.
Dr. Haku's relaxed demeanor and childlike curiosity is helping viewer of the cable television Science Channel explore the world of science.
I really like Dr. Haku.
He rarely uses big multi sylables words when simple words can do. And his enjoyment of the topic at hand is obvious. Mild and soft spoken he is not as preachy as the late Dr. Sagan.
Dr. Haku has a website as well... http://mkaku.org/ .
Finally someone has filled Dr. Sagan shoes.
This Theoretical physicist has replaced the late Dr. Carl Sagan as the man of science for the common man.
Dr. Haku's relaxed demeanor and childlike curiosity is helping viewer of the cable television Science Channel explore the world of science.
I really like Dr. Haku.
He rarely uses big multi sylables words when simple words can do. And his enjoyment of the topic at hand is obvious. Mild and soft spoken he is not as preachy as the late Dr. Sagan.
Dr. Haku has a website as well... http://mkaku.org/ .
Finally someone has filled Dr. Sagan shoes.
The Doughnut Of Death
The LCH (Large Hadron Collider) or as I call it The Doughnut of Death has sprung a leak.
Don't worry micro mini black holes have not escaped but some helium has.
That right, the super collider cut one.
So much for super science.
The dang doughnut has a short and somehow a small leak of helium has occured.
A short between two magnets happened under the high voltage, no workers where at risk.
No word if Baron Karza has been spotted stomping around the control room but should the evil leader of the Microverse attack it will be nice to know the coo coo clocks will be among the first to go.
Where the Micronaughts when you need them?
Don't worry micro mini black holes have not escaped but some helium has.
That right, the super collider cut one.
So much for super science.
The dang doughnut has a short and somehow a small leak of helium has occured.
A short between two magnets happened under the high voltage, no workers where at risk.
No word if Baron Karza has been spotted stomping around the control room but should the evil leader of the Microverse attack it will be nice to know the coo coo clocks will be among the first to go.
Where the Micronaughts when you need them?
Thinking Ahead
I have been thinking about Christmas.
With the economy the way it is I think it will be a very thin Christmas. I am however determined to put up a full size tree this year. The table top tree last year was a big disappointment.
My father has already found some thing he wants. He hardly ever gives a hint ha to what he wants.
I have no idea of what to ask for but maybe some books by Dr. Micho Kaku. I could always use a pair of pants. In any case Christmas is closing fast.
I wish time would slow down now that the nights are getting longer and the days getting cooler.
With the economy the way it is I think it will be a very thin Christmas. I am however determined to put up a full size tree this year. The table top tree last year was a big disappointment.
My father has already found some thing he wants. He hardly ever gives a hint ha to what he wants.
I have no idea of what to ask for but maybe some books by Dr. Micho Kaku. I could always use a pair of pants. In any case Christmas is closing fast.
I wish time would slow down now that the nights are getting longer and the days getting cooler.
Friday, September 19, 2008
It's War
North star has opened a website for GTA: China Town Wars for the Nintendo DS.
http://www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars/
They are promising the game this winter but do not say if it will be out by years end.
Will there be a special DS to celebrate this games release?
http://www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars/
They are promising the game this winter but do not say if it will be out by years end.
Will there be a special DS to celebrate this games release?
The Heat Is Back On
The cool front has passed and the heat of summer is returning. But hopefully not for long. The weather folks are predicting another cool front around the middle of next week. Yeah!
I am looking forward to the first cold front.
I am looking forward to the first cold front.
Power To The Man
The power is back on at our local police department.
Monday a small fire closed the building and Wednesday the power to the entire building died.
Who to blame...? Hurricane Ike.
The very high tides caused by Ike made it way into the under ground area of the police department and served the fatal blow to an already old and ill power delivery system that ran under the building. The power surge cause by the death of the power system took out the local 911 system, fried the water pumping system that ran throughout the building, and bricked most of the buildings computers.
The 911 has been running out of the emergency command center used by city officials at city hall during hurricanes and other crises.
The power has been restored and now the task of replacing and repairing the bricked computers lies ahead. Hopefully things will be back to normal in days.
Very thankfully this did not occur in the middle of a hurricane strike.
Monday a small fire closed the building and Wednesday the power to the entire building died.
Who to blame...? Hurricane Ike.
The very high tides caused by Ike made it way into the under ground area of the police department and served the fatal blow to an already old and ill power delivery system that ran under the building. The power surge cause by the death of the power system took out the local 911 system, fried the water pumping system that ran throughout the building, and bricked most of the buildings computers.
The 911 has been running out of the emergency command center used by city officials at city hall during hurricanes and other crises.
The power has been restored and now the task of replacing and repairing the bricked computers lies ahead. Hopefully things will be back to normal in days.
Very thankfully this did not occur in the middle of a hurricane strike.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Mall Walker
I went to my favorite mall today.
The mall has been bought by a new company and they are claiming lots of changes.
That worries me.
The food court is being moved to the ground floor.
A waterfall has been planed as well as a much needed new elevator.
These all sound well in good but you know that the rent will go up and that will push out the small mom and pop stores.
The mall will be echo North Star Mall which at one point was full of interesting shops and carts. North Star is now so up scale that you can afford to buy anything. Popcorn there is 3.00 a small bag. There is no book store. A mall without a book store is unAmerican. And the book store in the mall here will close in one weeks time.
While I'm glade to see new money being brought to my home town I'm sad to see the small retailers being forced out of locations they have had for years. I'm sadder to see a great book store with great employees closing.
Times are changing.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
New Mythbusters
Tonight on The Mythbusters Jamie and Adam looked into the myth that you could make a tazer out of a squirt gun. The first big problem was getting a constant unbroken stream of water to the target. The second was getting enough raw power in the stream of water for it to have any real effect. The solution. Simple but Jamie in a Tesla coil with a very simple and powerful squirtgun. Jamie squirted upon the target and the Tesla coil providied the power in the form of lighting.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Aftermath
There have been new photos released of the damage caused by Ike.
One of the most telling is a before and after showing the Galveston Island. In the before image there where eleven beach front houses and plenty of grass.
In the second image take after Ike only one house is left standing, the grass has been entirely striped away and all the trees are missing.
Our beaches have been doubled in width and sand dune after sand dune are simply gone. There are pieces of ruble, seaweed, trash, and broken lumber stand well over six foot tall.
One of the most telling is a before and after showing the Galveston Island. In the before image there where eleven beach front houses and plenty of grass.
In the second image take after Ike only one house is left standing, the grass has been entirely striped away and all the trees are missing.
Our beaches have been doubled in width and sand dune after sand dune are simply gone. There are pieces of ruble, seaweed, trash, and broken lumber stand well over six foot tall.
Monday, September 15, 2008
How Bout Them Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 41
Philadelphia Eagles 37
In an absolutely amazing game the Boys won.
The lead change side 7 times.
Go Cowboys!
Philadelphia Eagles 37
In an absolutely amazing game the Boys won.
The lead change side 7 times.
Go Cowboys!
Impact
I have played TNA Impact for the 360.
This is a first offering from TNA wrestling and Midway games. TNA signed a deal of a series of wrestling games.
This is not a pick up and play game.
The game offer no lesson in how to play. You will spend a great deal of time using trial and error to learn how to use the games controls.
The create a wrestler is slim compared to a WWF game.
You can not create your own entrance.
The graphics are last generation.
The sound is OK but not spectacular.
If you want a easy to play game skip this one but if you want a challenge you'll enjoy this game.
This is a first offering from TNA wrestling and Midway games. TNA signed a deal of a series of wrestling games.
This is not a pick up and play game.
The game offer no lesson in how to play. You will spend a great deal of time using trial and error to learn how to use the games controls.
The create a wrestler is slim compared to a WWF game.
You can not create your own entrance.
The graphics are last generation.
The sound is OK but not spectacular.
If you want a easy to play game skip this one but if you want a challenge you'll enjoy this game.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Seinfeld Gates
Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates have joined forces to promote Microsoft.
I can not think of two more repulsive people to hawk for a company who cares so little for its customers or the quality of it's products.
You are introduced to this post modern odd couple in a shoes store then you will follow them meeting "real people" by moving into a middle America white family.
Soon the hard sells will come. They will be shoving a Microsoft products down you throat.
I for one refuse to watch two self centered individual push crap of any sort.
Bring back Morris the cat. Now there a salesman!
I can not think of two more repulsive people to hawk for a company who cares so little for its customers or the quality of it's products.
You are introduced to this post modern odd couple in a shoes store then you will follow them meeting "real people" by moving into a middle America white family.
Soon the hard sells will come. They will be shoving a Microsoft products down you throat.
I for one refuse to watch two self centered individual push crap of any sort.
Bring back Morris the cat. Now there a salesman!
Cool Front
While Hurricane Ike brought us no rain, today about 1 pm, a cool front came in and delivered from .40 to 1.25 inches of rain.
Fall starts September 22 this year.
This cool front is very welcomed at least by me.
The daytime temps will be in the eighties instead of the nineties or century mark and the night time temps will dip into the low seventies.
The resulting cooling of the coastal waters will make strengthening difficult for any future hurricanes.
Here comes the fall.
Stomach: Happy.
Fall starts September 22 this year.
This cool front is very welcomed at least by me.
The daytime temps will be in the eighties instead of the nineties or century mark and the night time temps will dip into the low seventies.
The resulting cooling of the coastal waters will make strengthening difficult for any future hurricanes.
Here comes the fall.
Stomach: Happy.
Hurricane Ike 10
Ike is now just a collection of winds.
The mass of winds are moving northwest at 50mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
Stomach: Happy
The mass of winds are moving northwest at 50mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
Stomach: Happy
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Hurricane Ike 9
Hurricane Ike made landfall at 2:10 am near Galveston Island.
Ike's maximum winds where 110 mph.
Ike now is a tropical storm after a life span as a hurricane for 9 days and 21 hours.
Tropical Storm Ike is moving north north west at 21 miles an hour. Ike will continue to be a treat by dumping heavy rain and strong wings until he blows himself out.
The people who stayed in Galveston Island and Houston Texas will have spent a season in hell they will not soon forget. Damages will run form 8 to 18 billion dollars.
There has been at least two deaths I know of and the guess the power will be out for a minimum of a week to more than a month.
I would not wish a hurricane like this on anyone even the nastiest of Nazis.
It's good to be home and under the iron paw of the ruling Bill the Cat
Home!
Home again home again, please no more roam again.
I'm home!
The ride here was uneventful except for a long line of military black helicopters flying south.
There was no accidents and no foul weather.
After talking to a neighbor and a close friend I learned there had been no rain fall or high winds in me neighborhood.
I did take a nap and talk to my friend in England.
I also got some mail. It was a car circular for a used car dealership The flyer showed a hurricane tracking map with a storm course projected directly at Port Lavaca. The depth of bad taste, poor choices, and ill timing is unforgivable. The ad firm behind this advertisement should be not only mortally embarred by the piece of crap but fired by the dealership. The dealership is all so to blame in the hidiously poor choices and deserved to be called on the carpet.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Hurricane Ike 8
Ike has moved away from my home town and seems to have taken at at Houston Texas. Ike is still below us but is moving in a more Northerly course.
Latitude 26.3 North
Longitude 90.4 West
Winds 10 mph
Moving WNW 12 mph
Pressure 956 millibars
Latitude 26.3 North
Longitude 90.4 West
Winds 10 mph
Moving WNW 12 mph
Pressure 956 millibars
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Hurricane Ike 7
We are on the very edge of the "Cone of Uncertainty." In fact the people in San Antonio may come here to hide from the storm. However it is a hurricane and may stall, do dough nuts, or just change direction and make a bee line for us.
Stomach: SLIGHTLY even happier.
Latitude 24.9 North
Longitude 86.7 West
Winds 100 mph
Movement North West 7 mph
Pressure 944 millibars
Stomach: SLIGHTLY even happier.
Latitude 24.9 North
Longitude 86.7 West
Winds 100 mph
Movement North West 7 mph
Pressure 944 millibars
The Peak Of Hurricane Season
Today September 10 is the peak of hurricane season. After October 20th the odds of being hit by a hurricane drastically decrease. The season official ends November 30th.
There are 80 days to the end of hurricane season.
Hurricane Ike 6
Stomach: SLIGHTLY happier.
Ike has moved a slight bit more towards the north and may make landfall late Friday north of us.
We are packed and ready to leave tomorrow morning. Ike may show up in San Antonio sometime Saturday or Sunday. By then he should be a lot weaker.
Latitude 24.5 North
Longitude 86.1 West
Winds 100 mph
Moving NW 8mph
Pressure 947
Ike has moved a slight bit more towards the north and may make landfall late Friday north of us.
We are packed and ready to leave tomorrow morning. Ike may show up in San Antonio sometime Saturday or Sunday. By then he should be a lot weaker.
Latitude 24.5 North
Longitude 86.1 West
Winds 100 mph
Moving NW 8mph
Pressure 947
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Hurricane Ike 5
Stomach : SLIGHTLY happier.
Hurricane Ike has moved into The Gulf of Mexico and is slightly less than a thousand miles away from us. Ike has made a tiny West North West turn. This is good news for us. IF Ike keeps this up he will come in well north of us.
We have booked a hotel in San Antonio and preparing to leave early Thursday. Ike may make landfall Friday or Saturday. I hope Ike keeps moving to the north.
Latitude 23.1 North
Longitude 84.0 West
Winds 75 mph
Moving WNW 10 mph
Pressure 969 millibars
Hurricane Ike has moved into The Gulf of Mexico and is slightly less than a thousand miles away from us. Ike has made a tiny West North West turn. This is good news for us. IF Ike keeps this up he will come in well north of us.
We have booked a hotel in San Antonio and preparing to leave early Thursday. Ike may make landfall Friday or Saturday. I hope Ike keeps moving to the north.
Latitude 23.1 North
Longitude 84.0 West
Winds 75 mph
Moving WNW 10 mph
Pressure 969 millibars
Monday, September 08, 2008
Hurricne Ike 4
Ike is now aimed directly at us. The weatherman has he has a low reliance in the projected paths as the projections keep changing. I'm hoping that the storm changes to an even more Northerly course.
Stomach Unhappy
Latitude 21.8 North
Longitude 80.8 West
Winds 80 mph
Moving WNW 13 mph
Pressure 967 millibars
Stomach Unhappy
Latitude 21.8 North
Longitude 80.8 West
Winds 80 mph
Moving WNW 13 mph
Pressure 967 millibars
Hurricane Ike 3
Hurricane Ike is back over water and headed our way. If Ike follows his projected course he should make landfall north of us sometime Saturday.
Latitude 21.4 North
Longitude 79.7 West
Winds 80 mph
Moving West 14 mph
Pressure 965 millibars
My stomach hurts.
Latitude 21.4 North
Longitude 79.7 West
Winds 80 mph
Moving West 14 mph
Pressure 965 millibars
My stomach hurts.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Hurricane Ike 2
Hurricane Ike is moving Westward following the coast line of Cuba. Ike seems to be set to enter the Gulf of Mexico.
Latitude 21.1 North
Longitude 75.8 West
Winds 120 mph
Moving West 13 mph
Pressure 945 millibars
Latitude 21.1 North
Longitude 75.8 West
Winds 120 mph
Moving West 13 mph
Pressure 945 millibars
Dallas Cowboys Win Season Opening Game
Dallas Cowboys 28
Cleveland Browns 10
The Cowboy pull ahead for an early lead and stayed there.
Tony Romo was knocked down and given a bloody chin but guided the boys to victory.
Cleveland Browns 10
The Cowboy pull ahead for an early lead and stayed there.
Tony Romo was knocked down and given a bloody chin but guided the boys to victory.
What The Hell
Yesterday I tried to play Mercenariness 2 on line with my friend who lives in the UK. The on line co op was one of the reason I bought this game.
Much to my great disappointment I discovered that I could not play with them because they where in a different regions.
If you are going to have on line co op why have region restrictions on your PAYING customers?
Is it that complicated?
Why is it other games have no problem with this?
Come on, speak up.
I hope there is a patch for this. I guess I'll add this to my growing list of why to rent Mercenaries 2 and not to buy it. This will go on the list after the game being buggy as a roach motel, unfinished, poor audio, and last generation graphics.
Again Mercenaries 2 World In Flame is a rent. Do not waste your money buying this game.
Much to my great disappointment I discovered that I could not play with them because they where in a different regions.
If you are going to have on line co op why have region restrictions on your PAYING customers?
Is it that complicated?
Why is it other games have no problem with this?
Come on, speak up.
I hope there is a patch for this. I guess I'll add this to my growing list of why to rent Mercenaries 2 and not to buy it. This will go on the list after the game being buggy as a roach motel, unfinished, poor audio, and last generation graphics.
Again Mercenaries 2 World In Flame is a rent. Do not waste your money buying this game.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
End Of An Era
Tonight marked the end of an era in local television.
The Chill With Phil Show has come to an end.
Chill With Phil was an old fashion "Let's watch a B movie with funny host program."
Phil took live calls and gave away prizes for answering trivia questions.
The show built a loyal following an a family of supporters.
Phil has had several eye surgeries. His vision has not returned as he has hoped and the station has "released" him from work.
I have no idea what Phil's future plans include but I wish him luck.
Good luck Phil.
The Chill With Phil Show has come to an end.
Chill With Phil was an old fashion "Let's watch a B movie with funny host program."
Phil took live calls and gave away prizes for answering trivia questions.
The show built a loyal following an a family of supporters.
Phil has had several eye surgeries. His vision has not returned as he has hoped and the station has "released" him from work.
I have no idea what Phil's future plans include but I wish him luck.
Good luck Phil.
Friday, September 05, 2008
The Day The Earth Stood Still
I pick up a dvd of one of the greatest movies ever made.
The Day The Earth Stood Still
This 1951 sci fi classic stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, and Hugh Marlowe.
This is one of the finest movies ever made. And the DVD does have some goodies.
The is audio commentary by Robert Wise and Nicolas Meyer.
A 70 minute long documentary.
A restoration comparison.
5 stills galleries.
Shooting Script.
Theatrical trailer.
If you like classic movies or sci fi movies I recommend this DVD highly.
The Day The Earth Stood Still
This 1951 sci fi classic stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, and Hugh Marlowe.
This is one of the finest movies ever made. And the DVD does have some goodies.
The is audio commentary by Robert Wise and Nicolas Meyer.
A 70 minute long documentary.
A restoration comparison.
5 stills galleries.
Shooting Script.
Theatrical trailer.
If you like classic movies or sci fi movies I recommend this DVD highly.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike has made a slight North West turn.
Ike has winds of 135 mph and is moving WNW at 14 mph.
Ike's pressure is at 945 millibars.
If Ike stay on his projected path he will move in to the Florida area around late Tuesday early Wednesday next week.
Ike has winds of 135 mph and is moving WNW at 14 mph.
Ike's pressure is at 945 millibars.
If Ike stay on his projected path he will move in to the Florida area around late Tuesday early Wednesday next week.
Hurricane Hanna
Hanna has turned towards Florida.
Latitude 25.5 North
Longitude 75.0 West
Pressure 988 millibars
Winds 65 mph
Moving NW 14 mph
Latitude 25.5 North
Longitude 75.0 West
Pressure 988 millibars
Winds 65 mph
Moving NW 14 mph
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Dallas Cowboys Football Schedule
Here the schedule for the next month.
September 7th Sunday at Cleveland
September 15th Monday Philadelphia
September 21st Sunday at Green Bay
September 28th Sunday Washington
Go Cowboys
September 7th Sunday at Cleveland
September 15th Monday Philadelphia
September 21st Sunday at Green Bay
September 28th Sunday Washington
Go Cowboys
Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike is headed west towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Position:
Latitude 21.7 North
Longitude 53.2 West
Winds 115 mph
Pressure 960 millibars
Movement WNW 18 mph
Position:
Latitude 21.7 North
Longitude 53.2 West
Winds 115 mph
Pressure 960 millibars
Movement WNW 18 mph
VA Visit
My father is on his way home after his visit to the VA Hospital in San Antonio.
They temporally lost his blood work and he is to call some time next week for the results.
He did visit Van's Bar B Q and spent some time playing with his new scooter in the malls in San Antonio.
They temporally lost his blood work and he is to call some time next week for the results.
He did visit Van's Bar B Q and spent some time playing with his new scooter in the malls in San Antonio.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Tropical Storm Hana
Hurricane Gustav is done but will but releasing a lot of water and winds for the next few days.
Gustav has been replaced with Tropical Storm Hana.
Hana
Latitude 20.6 North
Longitude 79.2 West
Winds 70 mph
Pressure 985 millibars
There are also two other tropical storms.
Ike and Josephine
Gustav has been replaced with Tropical Storm Hana.
Hana
Latitude 20.6 North
Longitude 79.2 West
Winds 70 mph
Pressure 985 millibars
There are also two other tropical storms.
Ike and Josephine
Monday, September 01, 2008
Gustav Makes Landfall
Hurricane Gustav made land fall about 10am with winds of 110 miles an hour. The storm made landfall near Cocodrie Louisiana.
Latitude 29.6 North
Longitude 91.1 West
Pressure 957 millibars
Moving North West at 15 mph
Latitude 29.6 North
Longitude 91.1 West
Pressure 957 millibars
Moving North West at 15 mph
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Mercenaries 2 Down In Flames
I have been playing Mercenaries 2 World In Flames.
The game is slightly disappointing. The graphics are last generation and the voice acting is as flat as an ironing board.
However there is plenty of action to be had. You can drive various vehicles, fly helicopters, and blow stuff up real good. You can call in air strikes and helicopter to pick up prisoners, evacuate you when injured.
All in all the game is a rental not a purchase.
The game is slightly disappointing. The graphics are last generation and the voice acting is as flat as an ironing board.
However there is plenty of action to be had. You can drive various vehicles, fly helicopters, and blow stuff up real good. You can call in air strikes and helicopter to pick up prisoners, evacuate you when injured.
All in all the game is a rental not a purchase.
Gustav 6
Hurricane Gustav is now a category 4 storm.
Latitude 26.4 North
Longitude 87.3 West
Pressure 956 millibars,
Gustav is forecast to make landfall between Monday or Tuesday AM.
Latitude 26.4 North
Longitude 87.3 West
Pressure 956 millibars,
Gustav is forecast to make landfall between Monday or Tuesday AM.
Back On My Feet Again
I actually wore my favorite pair of sneakers or tennis shoes. It was a tight fit as my left foot is still slightly swollen. However I got them on and could walk around. I still have a bit of a John Wayne gate to my walk but I am walking.
A World In Flames
Mercenariness 2: World In Flame for the Xbox 360 should be released today. The local game store, Game Stop will open at noon. I feel like a kid on Christmas eve.
I want to play with my new toy.
I am talking some old games in to trade.
The trade in thing is a clear scam. If I trade in three games I will get 20 percent of the price of the game. However if you wait and take the games in on a different occasion you will get the trade in price of the games some of which is up to 30 dollars or more. That far better than a 20 percent value off a game for say 60 dollars.
Tricky little buggers arn't they.
I want to play with my new toy.
I am talking some old games in to trade.
The trade in thing is a clear scam. If I trade in three games I will get 20 percent of the price of the game. However if you wait and take the games in on a different occasion you will get the trade in price of the games some of which is up to 30 dollars or more. That far better than a 20 percent value off a game for say 60 dollars.
Tricky little buggers arn't they.
Why Weather People Piss Me Off
Watching all the different weather forecasters is aggravating.
They talk in absolutes. Example "Thursday it will be sunny" this statement made on a Saturday night. Sunday morning arrives and it's "Thursday will be overcast with some rain."
Just admit you don't know what will happen one day to the next and explain your giving an educated quess. When you miss the forcast you can say "I warned you that the forcast was just a guess don't blame me" and when you get it right you can proclaim "Today is Thursday an it overcast with some rain. I got it right and I am brilliant!"
It's all a shot in the dark just admit it!!
We return you to our normale happy go lucky blog... weather permiting.
They talk in absolutes. Example "Thursday it will be sunny" this statement made on a Saturday night. Sunday morning arrives and it's "Thursday will be overcast with some rain."
Just admit you don't know what will happen one day to the next and explain your giving an educated quess. When you miss the forcast you can say "I warned you that the forcast was just a guess don't blame me" and when you get it right you can proclaim "Today is Thursday an it overcast with some rain. I got it right and I am brilliant!"
It's all a shot in the dark just admit it!!
We return you to our normale happy go lucky blog... weather permiting.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Saturday Night Stomach Looking For Sunday Morning.
My stomach is churning.
These hurricanes are making me ill.
I really hope all the storms go in north of us. I know that sounds cold for the poor people that will be effected by the storms but I don't need all this stress.
However tomorrow Mercenaries 2 should be released and I am really looking forward to the distraction of a new game to play.
I got to talk to an old friend last night. We both agreed that we both miss Ken a great deal. I feel like I lost a mentor and brother when Ken died. The last time I saw Ken he was in so much pain I was speechless. I am grateful he is no longer in pain.
I also got to talk to another old friend who lives in England. His job keeps him very busy and he and his wife are trying to adapt a child. I was nice to talk to an old play mate.
The sooner hurricane season is over the better. Bring on the cold weather.
These hurricanes are making me ill.
I really hope all the storms go in north of us. I know that sounds cold for the poor people that will be effected by the storms but I don't need all this stress.
However tomorrow Mercenaries 2 should be released and I am really looking forward to the distraction of a new game to play.
I got to talk to an old friend last night. We both agreed that we both miss Ken a great deal. I feel like I lost a mentor and brother when Ken died. The last time I saw Ken he was in so much pain I was speechless. I am grateful he is no longer in pain.
I also got to talk to another old friend who lives in England. His job keeps him very busy and he and his wife are trying to adapt a child. I was nice to talk to an old play mate.
The sooner hurricane season is over the better. Bring on the cold weather.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Crossroads Closes
Yesterday the coffee shop Crossroads was closed. Crossroads was in the middle of our favorite grocery store. My dad loved to have some coffie while waiting for prescriptions to be filled at the pharamcy.
In The Teeth Of The Season
We are in the peek of hurricane season and it shows.
Today the last seven remaining unclaimed bodies that where victims of hurricane Katrina where laid to rest.
Three years ago today Katrina made landfall. Katrina was the fifth strongest hurricane ever in Atlantic and third strongest ever to make landfall. Katrina took at least 1,836 lives with 705 still missing. She packed winds measured up to 175 mph.
Meanwhile today one hurricane and one tropical storm lurk in the Atlantic ocean. Hurricane Gustav is traveling towards the Gulf of Mexico and tropical storm Hana is growing stronger.
There are 92 days left in the hurricane season.
Today the last seven remaining unclaimed bodies that where victims of hurricane Katrina where laid to rest.
Three years ago today Katrina made landfall. Katrina was the fifth strongest hurricane ever in Atlantic and third strongest ever to make landfall. Katrina took at least 1,836 lives with 705 still missing. She packed winds measured up to 175 mph.
Meanwhile today one hurricane and one tropical storm lurk in the Atlantic ocean. Hurricane Gustav is traveling towards the Gulf of Mexico and tropical storm Hana is growing stronger.
There are 92 days left in the hurricane season.
Gustav 5
Latitude 18.8 North
Longitude 79.3 West
Winds 75 mph
Pressure 984 millibars
Moving West North West 11 mph
Longitude 79.3 West
Winds 75 mph
Pressure 984 millibars
Moving West North West 11 mph
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Gustav 4
Gustav is now a tropical storm after making landfall in the Dominican Republic.
Latitude 17.8 North Longitude 77.3 West
Winds 70 mph moving west 7 mph pressure at 988 millibars.
Latitude 17.8 North Longitude 77.3 West
Winds 70 mph moving west 7 mph pressure at 988 millibars.
Dallas Cowboys Win
Dallas Cowboys 16
Minnesota Vikings 10
This was the final preseason game of the year.
Minnesota Vikings 10
This was the final preseason game of the year.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Saffir - Simpson Scale
The Saffir - Simpson Scale is used to messure the power of hurricanes.
Category 1 Winds 74 - 95 mph with storm surge 4 - 5 feet above normal.
Category 2 Winds 96 - 110 mph with storm surge 6 - 8 feet above normal.
Category 3 Winds 111 - 130 mph with storm surge 9 - 12 feet above normal.
Category 4 Winds 131 - 155 mph with storm surge 13 - 18 feet above normal.
Category 5 Winds 156 and higher with storm surge above 18 feet.
The system was created in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Bob Simpson.
Category 1 Winds 74 - 95 mph with storm surge 4 - 5 feet above normal.
Category 2 Winds 96 - 110 mph with storm surge 6 - 8 feet above normal.
Category 3 Winds 111 - 130 mph with storm surge 9 - 12 feet above normal.
Category 4 Winds 131 - 155 mph with storm surge 13 - 18 feet above normal.
Category 5 Winds 156 and higher with storm surge above 18 feet.
The system was created in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Bob Simpson.
Gustav 2
Gustav is now at Latitude 18.8 North, 74.4 West.
The storm has winds of 60 Miles An Hour.
Pressure of 997 millibars.
Gustav is projected to be in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday morning.
Landfall is expected on Monday.
The storm has winds of 60 Miles An Hour.
Pressure of 997 millibars.
Gustav is projected to be in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday morning.
Landfall is expected on Monday.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Gustav
Hurricane Gustav made landfall on Haiti. Gustav has killed one at lest one person. The storm is moving north west at 8 miles an hour.
Tropical Update - Gustav
The tropical activity without a name became hurricane Gustav.
Gustav strengthened into a category one hurricane early Tuesday morning traveling north west at 9 miles an hour. Gustav is expected to strengthen over the next few day and head into the Gulf of Mexico. There is a possibility that a high pressure front may change Gustav course away from us.
Gustav strengthened into a category one hurricane early Tuesday morning traveling north west at 9 miles an hour. Gustav is expected to strengthen over the next few day and head into the Gulf of Mexico. There is a possibility that a high pressure front may change Gustav course away from us.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Busy Day
Bill the cat has had a busy day.
He has retired from gardening and spent most of the day napping on the cool kitchen tile floor. It has just been to hot for him to over see my father gardening adventures. Usually he helps out with some digging or monitoring the watering. However today he spent the day indoors.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Tropical Storm Fay 5
Tropical Storm Fay has been downgraded to a tropical depression. She is expected to take a turn north and travel north until al her energy is depleted.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Blogging
I am trying to train myself to do a daily posting in this blog.
Not that anyone knows about it. A few family members may visit it.
This is more or less an exercise in self control.
I think it would be neat if every one I knew had a blog so we could see whts going on in each others worlds.
Not that anyone knows about it. A few family members may visit it.
This is more or less an exercise in self control.
I think it would be neat if every one I knew had a blog so we could see whts going on in each others worlds.
Huricane Season
There less than a hundred days left in hurricane season. It can not end soon enough for me.
Now if only time would slow down after the winter starts. I looking forward to the winter and cool and cold weather.
Now if only time would slow down after the winter starts. I looking forward to the winter and cool and cold weather.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Tropical Storm 4
Tropical Storm Fay has moved back into the Gulf of Mexico.
They expect the storm to make landfall again Saturday.
They expect the storm to make landfall again Saturday.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tropical Storm Fay 3
Tropical storm Fay made her third landfall today. With high winds and down pours Fay is moving towards Florida's panhandle.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Finally
Today the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) issued rules banning prerecorded calls from telemarketers.
To receive a prerecorded call from a Telemarketers you must choose to receive these calls. These rules do not block "informational" calls such as those telling you of a canceled flight, appointment reminders.
These calls are not covered by the TSR (Telemarketers Sales Rules) as they do not try to sale any goods or services to the receiver.
To receive a prerecorded call from a Telemarketers you must choose to receive these calls. These rules do not block "informational" calls such as those telling you of a canceled flight, appointment reminders.
These calls are not covered by the TSR (Telemarketers Sales Rules) as they do not try to sale any goods or services to the receiver.
Tropical Storm Fay 2
Tropical storm Fay made landfall Monday then moved back out to the sea then made a second landfall near Cape Romano Tuesday morning.
A Tropical Storm Warning is out for the Central Atlantic Coastline.
A Tropical Storm Warning is out for the Central Atlantic Coastline.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Rainbow In The Dark Skys
There was a rainbow this morning. Wile Florida is dealing with Fay we are having some much needed rain. Hopefully there will be some more.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Tropical Storm Fay
Topical storm Fay is setting course for a tour of Florida. The current project path shows Fay moving through the body of Florida. Fay is moving a 6 miles an hour and is packing winds of 60 miles an hour.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Tropical Update
There a new tropical storm out there and her name is Fay. Fay has winds at 50mph and is moving North West alone the Cuban coastline. And may move to the coast of Florida.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Big Foot Big Flop
Two men claiming to have found the remains of Big Foot submitted DNA from the remains for testing. The results have come back with the results that their Big Foot is more opossum than ape.
Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer are the two men who claimed to have found the body. By sheer coincidence they are co owner of a company that make Big Foot merchandise. Who would have guessed at that.
Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer are the two men who claimed to have found the body. By sheer coincidence they are co owner of a company that make Big Foot merchandise. Who would have guessed at that.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
A Man And His Hobbies
Shigeru Miyamoto can not discuss his hobbies. It's not that they are bad but they make Nintendo Billions. Miyamoto hobby for gardening helped him create the game Pikmin. When he got a puppy he made Nintendogs. After he decide to lose weight he designed WiiFit.
The above games have made Nintendo billions of dollars and they do not want Shigeru discussing his hobbies out of fear someone will design a game best off his hobby.
If I was Nintendo I'd make sure he had plenty of free time to try new hobbies.
The above games have made Nintendo billions of dollars and they do not want Shigeru discussing his hobbies out of fear someone will design a game best off his hobby.
If I was Nintendo I'd make sure he had plenty of free time to try new hobbies.
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