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01 November 2009 @ 01:01 am
  • 01:27 Eek. Going to bed... only to get up in 3 hours to go to work. I wonder how many people will recognize my Captain Hammer costume tomorrow. #
  • 10:27 Worst question to be asked on Halloween: "So... what are you supposed to be?" #
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Knightly
30 October 2009 @ 02:00 am

  • 09:29 @NathanFillion Didn't Castle and Becket wear blue rubber gloves also... "Two by two, hands of blue"? #

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Knightly
28 January 2009 @ 03:15 pm
Thanks to [info]fragbert for the birthday wishes (yes my wife passed them on to me and just to prove you wrong, I went and read it... so there :P).

For a "wonderful" birthday present, I was fortunate enough to experience (first-hand), the deleterious effects of "our part" of the ice-storm that has been sweeping the nation. Last night on the way home from work, I became stuck in the ice on a long freeway off ramp (that slopes up gradually). Shortly after that, I was rear-ended by a young lady who was going too fast and could not stop (or steer around me) because of the ice. It was raining (freezing rain) and was, overall, a sucky night. By the time we started walking away from our cars, to safety, there were approximately 12-15 vehicles all stuck on the ramp. We traded info at a 24-hour convenience store/gas station and her Dad came to get her and offered me a ride home, which I gratefully accepted.

The truck is still there, because the weather is worse now than it was last night. Many of the counties around here have issued a "Level 3 Snow Emergency"... which means: "No vehicles allowed on the road except emergency vehicles." So, you get a ticket if they catch you on the road. I called the cops when I got home (more than 2 hours after the wreck), they said that the Sergeant in charge on the scene (so the police eventually came), said that my truck was far enough off the road that they were not going to move it. It also means that the snow-plows will bury it when they come by *facepalm*. Wonder when I will be able to retrieve it?

Today, I called the 800 number to report to my employer that I would be absent today. Basically, the automated system makes a note in the computer that you are going to be absent (or late) and then connects you to the store you work at and you talk to a manager to notify them personally. Today, I got the Big Cheese... the Store Manager. The conversation went something like this:

Me: Hello Sir. This is Michael O. I just wanted to let you know that last night while driving home from my shift, I got stuck in the ice and then rear-ended. My truck is still there. Because of 'that' and the weather conditions, I will not be able to work my shift from 3pm to 11pm.
Big Cheese: Oh... [disappointment very apparent] Okay, Michael. So will you be in tomorrow?
Me: Um, no sir. I am not on the schedule Thursday or Friday, and I do not know when I can retrieve my truck.
Big Cheese: Oh... [more disappointment]. Okay then. Thanks. Bye.

I feel for the guy. Yesterday, there were 27 call-ins on 1st and 2nd shift alone. (I wish I had gone with my gut and called-in yesterday as well). I wonder if the 3rd shift people who came in (there were very few), made it home safely. He probably has almost no one running the store... on the up-side of that, he probably has very few customers to take care of.

Anyway, I think we'll make birthday brownies, or something... since Sheryl could not go get cake yesterday because of the weather.

I'm thanking God that I made it to my 46th birthday. Last night could have been worse.
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Prevelant venue: Home safe and sound
The champion's temperament: cold
While the troubadour plays: Soundtrack - World of Warcraft
 
 
Knightly
01 January 2009 @ 06:34 pm
Happy New Year everyone!

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." -- Benjamin Franklin
 
 
The champion's temperament: happy
 
 
 
Knightly
25 December 2008 @ 11:34 pm
(This is the only day that this icon is 'outdated'. [facebook friends, ignore this comment. It's a Livejournal thing.] *grin*)
Hope everyone had a great day today. :)
 
 
Knightly
17 September 2008 @ 12:34 am
Power was restored at our house at approximately 6:50pm on Tuesday evening. :))
 
 
The champion's temperament: giddy
 
 
Knightly
16 September 2008 @ 08:12 am
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Cell towers' battery backups are starting to fail. They do not have generators. I wonder if this will help companies fix the holes in their disaster recovery plans. Maybe?
 
 
Knightly
16 September 2008 @ 07:59 am
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Power situation still unchanged. I think we are eating marshmallows and syrup for dinner tonight.
 
 
Knightly
15 September 2008 @ 11:35 am
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lose some food. :-(
 
 
Knightly
15 September 2008 @ 11:35 am
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570,000 people in the greater Cincinnati area still without power... Including us. They have said some folks won't have power until this weekend. We may
 
 
Knightly
14 September 2008 @ 07:17 pm
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Found a Dairy Queen running on a generator. No hot food. Had some ice cream to hold us over. We will head back home to have some sandwiches.
 
 
Knightly
14 September 2008 @ 06:02 pm
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Initial reports are that power will not be repaired until Tuesday. 750,000 in Cincinnati area without power. Great.
 
 
Knightly
14 September 2008 @ 04:50 pm
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The remnant of Ike has hit Cincinnati. Power is out at the Wal*Mart and at home. WM is closed and I may be going home soon. It's been almost 4 hours.
 
 
Knightly
13 September 2008 @ 11:06 pm
My honey and daughter just introduced me to the Cartoon Network series "Chowder". I am still laughing!
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Prevelant venue: Radda radda radda, radda.
The champion's temperament: Radda
 
 
Knightly
04 September 2008 @ 12:34 am
I have recently taken a temporary job at Wal*Mart again. I was kinda forced into it by the fact that I have Child Support payments to keep up with.

*sigh* Miss my boys.

Still looking for a real job (no 'slight' intended toward Career Wal*Mart employees). I would really like to get back into a job in my field (I.T.), with normal hours. Call me crazy, but I'd rather spend time with my Wife and step-daughter.

I thought about just keeping this job and working on my nutrition business... but I'd rather do I.T. work and 'work on my nutrition business'. My time is worth more than *mumble, mumble* an hour.

On the up-side, I already know most of the (not-so) intricacies of the WM culture... so I just have to learn my new departments (sporting goods, toys and hardware). Oh, and by the way, if you have kids and take them to the WM toy department... pick up after your munchkins and the toys that they play with. I will have so much more respect for you, if you do.

Knightly, out.
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The champion's temperament: cranky
 
 
Knightly
11 August 2008 @ 02:16 pm
Stole from [info]almsthvn ;)

1. What is your occupation right now? My occupation is looking for a job.
2. What color are your socks right now? White
3. What are you listening to right now? Conservative Talk Radio (Jason Lewis in for Rush Limbaugh)
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Roast Beef sandwich
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yep
6. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My Lovely Wife
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you (or you stole this from)? Yep :)
8. How old are you today? 45
9. What is your favourite sport to watch? At the moment, Olympics Beach Volleyball, Swimming and Gymnastics
10. What is your favourite drink? Limeade
11. There is no eleven. :P
12. Favourite food? Lasagna
13. What is the last movie you watched? A Knight's Tale (carved up for television)
14. There is apparently no 14, either.
15. How do you vent anger? Discuss with other person (if possible), but rarely lose my cool.
16. What was your favourite toy as a child? Verti-bird
17. What is your favourite season? Spring
18. Cherries or Blueberries? Blueberries
19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? If they wish.
20. Who is the most likely to respond? My Honey
21. Who is least likely to respond? Good question.
22. Living arrangements? Married, living with wonderful Wife, my darling Step-Daughter, and 3 felines.
23. When was the last time you cried? Good question...
24. What is on the floor of your closet? Clothes and shoes
25. What friend have you known longest that's on LJ? I think [info]longnwindngroad, back when I was going through the divorce.
26. What did you do last night? Started unpacking my games onto shelves in the basement... only 6 boxes left, but the shelves are pretty much full. :(
27. What inspires you? Hearing of someone conquering something that I am facing.
28. What are you most afraid of? Growing apart from my kids.
29. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy (not necessarily hot-spicy) + cheese. I make great barbeque burgers. I just need a barbeque grill.
30. Favourite breed of dog? Can't choose... Yellow Lab, Golden Retriever, Beagle, German Shepherd
31. Favourite day of the week? Saturday
32. How many provinces/states have you lived in? 8 - Washington, Maryland, Texas, Missouri, New Jersey, California, Arizona, Ohio
 
 
Knightly
01 August 2008 @ 01:13 am

  • 13:01 @mdp1974 Thanks! But I'm still acting like a Texan as much as possible. I mean... Bengals over the Cowboys? I think not. #

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Knightly
30 July 2008 @ 03:40 pm

  • 15:05 Finally got Ohio license plates. Oy. #

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Knightly
27 June 2008 @ 01:10 am
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