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| Monday, September 7th, 2009 | | 11:00 pm |
Dragon*Con Security
Why do I bother doing this? I drive down after work for two days in a row, drive in early for two more days, work over twenty-four hours as is required and get bitched at by fans who don't like the rules. I've been to exactly one panel in five years of going to the Con, and I was working security at that one. I have gamed a couple of times, purchased a few items, and seen a couple of concerts, but is it worth it? Maybe I'm expecting too much from most of the volunteers, but I'd like to see a bit of a professional attitude being used. Dispatchers who say "It's a radio" when someone does a radio check. A pack of twenty-somethings dressed in quasi-battle-rattle. A security staffer carrying a "No Photography" sign running and jumping in front of people taking pictures. These were just a few of the incidents that stick in my mind. Some of the folks who work Security are great. Most of the leads have been doing this for a while. Unfortunately, a lot of them are getting burned out. I left the Con around 7:45pm on Saturday night and 8:00pm Sunday because I was tired and really don't need the noise overwhelming my ears. Maybe next year I'll look at working in another section. Current Mood:  tiredCurrent Music: Radio Nowhere, Bruce Springsteen | | Saturday, April 25th, 2009 | | 12:48 am |
New Star Trek
So the new Star Trek movie isn't even out yet and I'm already disappointed. I watched several of the trailers online and noticed one thing right away. THE FREAKING ENTERPRISE WAS NOT BUILT PLANETSIDE!!!!!!!!!
Maybe I'm a bit of a geek and a purist, but it was long established that the design of the Constitution Class cruisers, as well as most of the Starfleet vessels, did not lend themselves to operating in an atmosphere or a gravity well. The only part of the ship that possibly could make atmospheric flight was the saucer section, and that was speculation on the original series.
Harumph. Current Mood:  aggravated | | Saturday, March 21st, 2009 | | 3:43 pm |
Crossroads feast
So the Shire's first weekend event in over a decade is in a week and I'm doing feast. And of course with just a week to go I'm starting to get a little nervous that I'll have enough food. Feast MenuFirst CourseBread & Butter Onion Soup Fruit Spreads Mashed Neeps Sausage Second CourseChicken & Barley Stew Herbed Cheese Tarts Marinated Mushrooms & Vegetables Vinegeret Salad Third CourseRoast Marinated Pork Apples & Oats Tarragon Carrots Mustard BeveragesIced Tea Sweet & Unsweet Mulled Apple Juice I've only got 65lbs of pork, 40lbs of chicken and 30lbs of sausages. Definitely need more sausages. Current Mood:  busy | | Saturday, December 20th, 2008 | | 11:24 am |
Honeydo Saturday
So today was to be my fix-it day. Find out why the bathroom sink was drain so slow and see if the dryer was fixable. Sink first. Pull the trap. It's clear so the clog is further along the line. Go look for plumbing snake. Not under the kitchen sink. the last place I used it. Look in shed. Found it under assorted camping supplies including two tents. Go figure. Return to bath, extend snake down line until it stops and give it a whirl. Pull out nasty gray gloppy mess. Recheck line. Clear as far as the snake can extend. DONE Dryer next. Open casing, remove drum and discover the squealing noise is due to the bushing being shot on the tension pulley. Get on-line to see if I can order it. Found a place. Then I remembered the little hole-in-the-wall hardware store by the Interstate. Took a short trip, the part is in stock. Return home, reassemble dryer and everything works. I had allotted all day for the various repairs. Took about 2.5 hours total. Now the rest of the day is free. And it's POURING RAIN!!!! Current Mood: accomplishedCurrent Music: Mack the Knife (in my head) | | Thursday, October 16th, 2008 | | 8:46 pm |
Fraud
Well just lovely. I've become the victim of debit card fraud. Someone has duplicated my debit card and has been using it lately. I found out this evening when I tried to pay for dinner and my card was refused. Called the automated balance checking and my account is over $200 in the hole. And I just got paid this morning. Came home, got online and checked my pending transactions. Found four that I did not recognize to the tune of over $450. Called the bank, spent several minutes on hold as I was transferred to the various departments that needed to confirm everything. Got the card put on hold. The bank people were very helpful through all of this even telling me what towns the charges were made in. Cumming, Buford, and Norcross GA. None of which I've been to. I haven't even been in that part of the state for quite some time. I do know that if I ever meet the weasel who did this........ Current Mood: aggravated | | Friday, October 3rd, 2008 | | 6:19 pm |
I am become....
Your result for Which Tarot Card Represents Your Higher Self? Test... Death3 0Fool, 1 1Magician, 1 2Priestess, 0 3Empress, 6 4Emperor, 1 5Hierophant, 2 6Lovers, 4 7Chariot, 3 8Strength, 1 9Hermit, -1 10WheelOfFortune, -1 11Justice, 4 12HangedMan, 9 13Death, 3 14Temperance, 4 15Devil, 3 16Tower, -2 17Star, -1 18Moon, 3 19Sun, 0 20Judgement and -1 21World! 
The image of Death charging across a field on his spectral steed would strike fear into the heart of almost any man. The appearance of the Death card has a similar effect on most people, though it really should not. Whether you like it or not, Death is one of the most powerful cards in the Tarot. Humans naturally fear the unknown, and so Death is our greatest fear since it is the greatest unknown. The majority of us are unaware that our mind and spirit die all the time, constantly shedding old beliefs and acquiring new ones. It has been said many times by many readers: the Death card is not a card of death - it is a card of transformation. In the Tarot, as in reality, Death is nothing more than a transition to the next level of life. Whether you believe that a soul goes to heaven or back to Earth to be reincarnated, the fact remains that the soul lives on. The candle is extinguished, but only because the day has come. The river shown on many versions of the Death card is a symbol, showing that life will go on, no matter what disastrous things happen. The river water will reach the sea, rise into the clouds, then rain onto the land to flow into the river again. Nothing is destroyed, because nothing can be destroyed - there can be only transformation. The only real reason the transformation shown by Death is so catastrophic is because it is being held back, fought against by those too afraid to realize that change is beneficial. Every change happens for a reason, and Death is a force like Justice in that it is absolutely fair. It does not discriminate against one group and spare another - everyone is equal in the eyes of Death. So if big changes are happening in your life it is certainly plausible that you are the reason for them. There's no point fighting death, it only makes things worse. Like the Hanged Man, accept that change happens and let it do what it must. Take a look at the Rider-Waite version of the Death card, and note the bishop on the right side of the image. He is actually welcoming Death, because he knows of the great spiritual transformation it brings. Almost all versions of the Death card show a symbol of resurrection or re-birth. This could be the rising sun, an egg, or a sapling sprouting from the body of a dead man. All these symbols show that to progress in life, our old form must die, just as a snake sheds its old skin to reveal a shiny new one. This is the message of the card: Death must be conquered by the regeneration of the soul, and he who knows this shall live forever. When the Death card appears, big changes are heading your way. Usually this change refers to something in your lifestyle; an old attitude or perspective is no longer useful and you have to let go of it. While the Hanged Man was a card of voluntary sacrifice, the Death card is a forced sacrifice - but that does not mean that it is not for your own good. Sometimes you cannot see how your attitudes are hurting you, and when that is true, the Death card is your wake-up call. Death is not simply destruction; it is destruction followed by renewal. Even though one door may have closed, another is opening. Will you have the courage to step through? If so, before you go forward, take a moment to look back. Is there anything that you are carrying with you that is no longer necessary? Let it go now, before you proceed. Are your old attitudes holding you back, or are high expectations constantly disappointing you? Cast them off, or let Death's watery energy wash them away from you. Open yourself and let it strip away all that you no longer need - fear, revenge, intolerance. Flowers cannot bloom if the land is full of weeds which choke the ground, and likewise, your spiritual enlightenment will be held back by doubt and fear. Let them go now or risk having them painfully ripped away when Death inevitably returns. Take Which Tarot Card Represents Your Higher Self? Test at HelloQuizzy | | Thursday, September 11th, 2008 | | 5:40 pm |
Assimilation anyone?
Your result for Reincarnation Placement Exam... Borg Cube47% Intrigue, 73% Civilization, 46% Humanity, 51% Urbanization. 
Placing you was easy. According to your answers, you like things civilized, sophisticated, and uncomplicated by things like human nature and adventure. We have just the thing: A Borg cube. Welcome to The Hive. A haiku for you:
We Are Without End Melding Your Distinctiveness Forever With Ours Hope you didn't want to be a romantic individual... but we couldn't let that happen, because your answers don't show enthusiasm for human nature and free will. Just settle down, and allow your consciousness to sink deeply into the hive mind. Resistance is futile. Take Reincarnation Placement Exam at HelloQuizzy Current Mood:  amused | | Monday, July 14th, 2008 | | 6:27 pm |
| | Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 | | 9:30 pm |
Writer's Block: Choose a Power
Teleportation definitely. I'd start my own package service with the motto "When it absolutely has to be there NOW" UPS and FedEx would have nothing on me. | | Friday, March 7th, 2008 | | 6:46 pm |
DOOOOMM
Of course the classic Doom, not that movie version. Your results: You are Dr. Doom| Dr. Doom |
| 77% |
| Mr. Freeze |
| 75% |
| Magneto |
| 74% |
| Apocalypse |
| 72% |
| Lex Luthor |
| 72% |
| The Joker |
| 70% |
| Two-Face |
| 63% |
| Venom |
| 57% |
| Dark Phoenix |
| 56% |
| Juggernaut |
| 55% |
| Kingpin |
| 48% |
| Catwoman |
| 48% |
| Green Goblin |
| 47% |
| Riddler |
| 47% |
| Mystique |
| 47% |
| Poison Ivy |
| 46% |
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Blessed with smarts and power but burdened by vanity.
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Click here to take the Super Villain Personality Test | | Friday, January 18th, 2008 | | 1:05 am |
Work
Yes I have a job. It's a temporary contract for two to four weeks, evenings from 4pm to 12:30am, but it pays money. The previous job I was at that had to lay me off called and let me know the company is no more. It sucks because I was kind of hoping to go back. However the temp job I'm at now is noticing me. And they've been informed of my previous experience in shipping and receiving. May be things might be good. We'll see. Oh, and it snowed last night Current Mood: tiredCurrent Music: cat chirping | | Friday, January 4th, 2008 | | 5:33 pm |
Back to pounding the pavement
Life sets you up just to kick you down again. I went to the doctor yesterday and was finally cleared of all weight lifting restrictions. I can even start heavy fighting. Today, the manager at the job I've been temping at fro three and a half months tells me the company has is being bought out and they have to let go of all the temp workers. Time to start making phone calls. Current Mood: tired | | Monday, November 5th, 2007 | | 6:51 pm |
Mmmm steak
Kroger was eeeeeeviiiiil. I went in to just get some basics (milk, bread, eggs, etc.) and discovered that they had whole new york strips on sale for $4.99/lb. So I bought one. And for the price of one night out eating, we have enough for nine meals. mmmmm Now I need to fill the propane tank. Current Mood: pleased | | Friday, October 12th, 2007 | | 8:47 pm |
Creatures of the night..........
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Which mythological creature is most like you? (with pics!)
created with QuizFarm.com | | You scored as Vampire You are a creature of the dark, once human, now indestructible. You have love for others which is so passionate and deep it can overwhelm you.
Dwarf | | 75% | Vampire | | 75% | Giant | | 75% | Dragon | | 75% | Were-wolf | | 63% | Unicorn | | 63% | Centaur | | 63% | Minotaur | | 63% | Ghost | | 63% | Faery | | 63% | Nymph | | 50% | Phoenix | | 50% | Veela | | 50% | Gnome | | 50% | Demon | | 50% | Pixie | | 38% | Mermaid | | 38% | Selkie | | 25% | Elf | | 25% | Angel | | 13% |
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Current Mood:  disappointed | | Monday, August 13th, 2007 | | 3:12 pm |
I weep for the future
While I was at Pennsic several instances caused me to wonder about the younger generations. While at the camp store a lady next to me in line was paying for her small purchase with three half-dollar coins. The cashier (young lady) looked at the coins and asked the older ashier next to her "Do we even take these?" Answer "Yes". Second question "How much are they?" My comment was that the coins were probably older than she was. Second incident, different young lady; Total purchase of $1.65. Cashier was handed $2.00. She had zeroed out the total before receiving the cash. She could not figure out how much change to give. I finally said "Thirty-five cents." She at least said thank you. WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY TEACHING THAT TEENAGERS CAN'T EVEN DO SIMPLE MATH IN THEIR HEADS ????? Current Mood: cynicalCurrent Music: ac running | | Monday, July 2nd, 2007 | | 10:31 am |
Anniversary
One year ago today we stood together in front of friends and family and exchanged vows I became your husband. You became my wife. We were already friends. We were already lovers. We have become even more. I love you Allison Renee. Current Mood: loved | | Thursday, June 28th, 2007 | | 12:53 pm |
Oh Marvin.........
 | You scored as Heart of Gold (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), You are a light and humorous person. No one can help but to smile to your wit. Now if only the improbability
drive would stop turning you into weird stuff.
Heart of Gold (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) | | 81% | Deep Space Nine (Star Trek) | | 75% | Serenity (Firefly) | | 69% | Millennium Falcon (Star Wars) | | 69% | Babylon 5 (Babylon 5) | | 69% | Moya (Farscape) | | 63% | Andromeda Ascendant (Andromeda) | | 63% | SG-1 (Stargate) | | 63% | Galactica (Battlestar: Galactica) | | 63% | Bebop (Cowboy Bebop) | | 56% | Nebuchadnezzar (The Matrix) | | 50% | Enterprise D (Star Trek) | | 38% | FBI's X-Files Division (The X-Files) | | 31% | </td>
Which sci-fi crew would you best fit in with? (pics)
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Current Mood:  blah | | Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 | | 9:00 pm |
Grrr poof
 | You scored as Green Dragon, The green dragon is a belligerent creature and master of intrigue, politics, and backbiting. He is cruel. He prefers forests—the older and bigger the trees, the better. Instead of being overtly aggressive, he prefers to concoct elaborat schemes to gain power or wealth with as little effort as possible. He may make his lair behind a waterfall or near a lake, pond, or stream that provides a submerged entrance. The closer one gets to his lair, the darker the woods become. Evil hangs in the air, mingling with the forest scents to produce foul odors.
The green dragon's head is covered in hornlets. He has a long neck and legs, and resembles a brontosaurus.
The green dragon reaks of chlorine.
The green dragon is a liar and master of verbal evasion. Just talking to a green dragon can lead to ruin. When attacking, he will usually stalk his prey first, sometimes for days. The green dragon has a palette for elf flesh. He loves to play with his prey. He will subside on practically anything, including shrubs and small trees. He uses camoflauge to his advantage. He is obsessed with life and growth, and wants to live eternally. He is envious.
He is good at tracking.
The green dragon likes to instill terror in lesser opponents before torturing them to death.
Green dragons breathe poisonous gas, that is, a toxic chlorine gas.
Green Dragon | | 100% | Bronze Dragon | | 83% | Red Dragon | | 83% | Copper Dragon | | 83% | Gold Dragon | | 67% | White Dragon | | 67% | Blue Dragon | | 67% | Black Dragon | | 67% | Brass Dragon | | 67% | Silver Dragon | | 50% | </td>
What Dragon Are You PICS!!!
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I'd rather have fire than chlorine gas, but whatever works. Current Mood: amused | | Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 | | 7:17 pm |
Interesting
Your Score: Anakin SkywalkerYou scored 66% outgoingness, 76% intelligence, and 34% goodness!Sometimes very calculating and usually plotting to make other people suffer. You are the perfect example of good abilities being used for the wrong motives. | | Friday, May 4th, 2007 | | 9:26 am |
Rrriiigghht
, you're now logged in! Below you'll find your test result. After, continue on to your homescreen to discover what we're about.
Bard
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Dashing and multi-talented: You are a Bard!
A decent warriors, reasonable spell-caster, and fairly good at tricking people, the Bard is the jack of all trades. These charming fellows live by their wits, though a sharp blade, a few spells, and some lockpicks never hurt.
Smart, sneaky, and aggressive, you're probably good at most things you try. You don?t have much need for spirituality or superstition and are much more likely to live in the here and now... and if you can get some fun and profit out of the here and now, even better. |
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My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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You scored higher than 99% on Combativeness |
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You scored higher than 99% on Sneakiness |
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You scored higher than 99% on Intellect |
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You scored higher than 99% on Spirituality |
| It usually helps if one has musidal ability to be a Bard. I guess I could be a mime. Current Mood: amused |
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