Mish Mash
Here it is Wednesday already. I haven't done much posting this week. I guess the flurry of activity over the weekend took it out of me (all two posts!). I think I average something like two or three posts a week anyway. I'm so boring to read.
I didn't mention last week about the stuff at work...
We had a power failure. The generators didn't come online right because someone did something wrong. I wasn't here when it happened. I came in several hours later (at my usual time). Anyway, the battery backup lasted as long as it could and then died. After another couple of minutes, they got the building on generators. That two minutes without power caused all the computers to shut down. Major deal! I think when the totals are in it will have cost something like $34M. That's $34,000,000!!!! What is it about data that is so expensive? We stayed on generators for the next 60 hours just to make sure the utility feeders were back and stable and to complete an investigation into what happened. What a great time to have fuel costs escalate... I think we probably paid something like $112,000 for fuel during that time. All I did during the ordeal was my usual job. They had plenty of other folks dealing with the crisis and managing the generators. It was like it happened to someone else. I felt almost totally isolated and uninvolved. Strange feeling. I'm the lead electrician in this building and they didn't even ask me any questions... maybe it's time to start looking for another job.
On the home front, most everything is well. My wife has a cold that is punishing her. I don't have any idea where it came from. No one else is sick. She has probably run herself ragged enough to be susceptable to stuff more. I've been trying to help more while she isn't feeling well. Kind of hard to do from work though. When I get home, it usually seems like she's got it under control well enough and then I get into something else and miss the opportunity to just take over for her. I guess I really don't want to take over and it is easy to find something else to do. Not really being a good husband there, am I? I'm not real good at that sacrificial servanthood thing. I need to make a point of working on this area more. I did take care of bathing the dirty devils the other night, though. I do mean dirty! I had to use fresh water with each kid. I don't know what they'd gotten into, but we're talking dirt ring in the tub, dirty! And most of them didn't want to take a bath either. Nasty!
Two of the boys are playing flag football this fall. It was three, but one decided it was too much running for him. The other two love it. One is a receiver and the other a running back. They are on a team with two of their cousins. I think they will have a much better respect for the game now that they are playing. From what I can tell, they will also be less inclined to think the hard hitting of the football they see on TV is painless. They both have been bruised pretty good in this "gentle" version of the game. I will get to one of their games later this week. I will not schedule any work for the weekend so that I have no excuses. I really want to see them play.
My second daughter is in the middle of her equestrian season. I went to one of her shows last Saturday and will go to another this Sunday. She's really good and far as I can tell. I don't get all the stuff she does, but I sure enjoy watching her ride. I am trying to get good video of her so that we can get a performance tape together to send to perspective college teams. I've found that there really isn't much scholarship money for equestrian atheletes. Big surprise there. Good thing this kid is an excellent student. Now if I could just get her to be content in the "relationship" area. I want her to rely on herself, not some boyfriend. She has a good head on her shoulders and I'm pretty sure she understands where I'm coming from. I need to remember to tell her I love her more often.
The Pontiac dealer finally called for me to come in and finalize my order on my Solstice. At this rate, it will be a Christmas present for me from me. I'm gonna take it out driving no matter if it's cold or not. I've waited something like 2 years for this car (since I first saw the concept version). I'll be like that guy in the Superbowl commercial for the new Ford Mustang. I think it was titled "Frozen In Fargo". Here's a pic from the ad:
Not much else going on with me. I've got today and Thursday for work and then I'm off for 7. Sure am looking forward to that! I have the hardest time with day shift. I'd rather just work nights, I think. Or not at all...
I'm seriously looking in to becoming a timber baron. I think it'd be the best job to just wander around watching my trees grow. That and shrimp farming. I think I could get into that.
Thanks for reading.
I didn't mention last week about the stuff at work...
We had a power failure. The generators didn't come online right because someone did something wrong. I wasn't here when it happened. I came in several hours later (at my usual time). Anyway, the battery backup lasted as long as it could and then died. After another couple of minutes, they got the building on generators. That two minutes without power caused all the computers to shut down. Major deal! I think when the totals are in it will have cost something like $34M. That's $34,000,000!!!! What is it about data that is so expensive? We stayed on generators for the next 60 hours just to make sure the utility feeders were back and stable and to complete an investigation into what happened. What a great time to have fuel costs escalate... I think we probably paid something like $112,000 for fuel during that time. All I did during the ordeal was my usual job. They had plenty of other folks dealing with the crisis and managing the generators. It was like it happened to someone else. I felt almost totally isolated and uninvolved. Strange feeling. I'm the lead electrician in this building and they didn't even ask me any questions... maybe it's time to start looking for another job.
On the home front, most everything is well. My wife has a cold that is punishing her. I don't have any idea where it came from. No one else is sick. She has probably run herself ragged enough to be susceptable to stuff more. I've been trying to help more while she isn't feeling well. Kind of hard to do from work though. When I get home, it usually seems like she's got it under control well enough and then I get into something else and miss the opportunity to just take over for her. I guess I really don't want to take over and it is easy to find something else to do. Not really being a good husband there, am I? I'm not real good at that sacrificial servanthood thing. I need to make a point of working on this area more. I did take care of bathing the dirty devils the other night, though. I do mean dirty! I had to use fresh water with each kid. I don't know what they'd gotten into, but we're talking dirt ring in the tub, dirty! And most of them didn't want to take a bath either. Nasty!
Two of the boys are playing flag football this fall. It was three, but one decided it was too much running for him. The other two love it. One is a receiver and the other a running back. They are on a team with two of their cousins. I think they will have a much better respect for the game now that they are playing. From what I can tell, they will also be less inclined to think the hard hitting of the football they see on TV is painless. They both have been bruised pretty good in this "gentle" version of the game. I will get to one of their games later this week. I will not schedule any work for the weekend so that I have no excuses. I really want to see them play.
My second daughter is in the middle of her equestrian season. I went to one of her shows last Saturday and will go to another this Sunday. She's really good and far as I can tell. I don't get all the stuff she does, but I sure enjoy watching her ride. I am trying to get good video of her so that we can get a performance tape together to send to perspective college teams. I've found that there really isn't much scholarship money for equestrian atheletes. Big surprise there. Good thing this kid is an excellent student. Now if I could just get her to be content in the "relationship" area. I want her to rely on herself, not some boyfriend. She has a good head on her shoulders and I'm pretty sure she understands where I'm coming from. I need to remember to tell her I love her more often.
The Pontiac dealer finally called for me to come in and finalize my order on my Solstice. At this rate, it will be a Christmas present for me from me. I'm gonna take it out driving no matter if it's cold or not. I've waited something like 2 years for this car (since I first saw the concept version). I'll be like that guy in the Superbowl commercial for the new Ford Mustang. I think it was titled "Frozen In Fargo". Here's a pic from the ad:
Not much else going on with me. I've got today and Thursday for work and then I'm off for 7. Sure am looking forward to that! I have the hardest time with day shift. I'd rather just work nights, I think. Or not at all...
I'm seriously looking in to becoming a timber baron. I think it'd be the best job to just wander around watching my trees grow. That and shrimp farming. I think I could get into that.
Thanks for reading.
posted by Slicer at 9/14/2005 08:26:00 AM
4 Comments:
*ring*
"Hello, Slicer Gump's Shrimp and Christmas Tree farm. How may I direct your call?"
"I'm looking for Mr Matt. Is he in today?"
"No - he's ummmm *checks calendar* I really don't know where he is, his calendar says "Horse Show" on it...
"OK. Just leave him a message that Fatchans was passing through. Maybe I'll see him on the Bayou."
Missy, I do whatever it takes to keep the building I work in up and running. That includes pretty much every trade as well as custodial work at times. My training is in electrical and HVAC, but sometimes other stuff is required.
John, If all this comes to pass the way I hope, you will either be working with me, or will likely have a direct phone line. I'll need your humor and wisdom to keep me strong.
I understand the relationship thing w/ your daughter. Self-esteem can be pretty hard to come by, growing up female. It starts as early as 6th grade (the "must have a guy on your arm or you're not popular/pretty" thing). Kudos to you for sensing the need to assure her. :-)
Well, I just wanted to say that. Oh, and keep seeking God on the servanthood thing. You know Satan's going to be on your back b/c he knows that's a weakness for you. Stay strong!! 11 kids....Make that, stay alive!! Hehehe. Hugs to you and Mrs. Slicer for all that you do.
Fatchans...hang in there. They're almost home!!! (I should visit your blog more often...)
What John and Amy said is what I wanted to say. but they said it so well. so... ^^ that works. :)
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