Saturday, January 31, 2009

Long day of moving, only a few items remain :-)

Friday, January 30, 2009

Wine has been ordered and will arrive next week! next step... Cheeses :-)
Planning day today. :-)

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Pizza time!
Heading out to alternative office #1 - if you find yourself around Java Nirvana, stop past!

:-)
http://ping.fm/p/xb4Uy - Walgeeens makes bad Trader Joes pun
Winter Music Conference/Ultra Music Festival - Have you been? Should I get VIP tix at 3x the price?

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Xrays have been taken. Back to listening to the same 3 stories on CNN. Hey y
All done at hospital and heading heading home
Is CNN always this innane or is this a special version for ER only?
Sitting at the hospital telling my story to Nurse Nancy
New apartment is a go! Next step moving party. Who's up for beer and pizza this weekend?
Need some help... Closing in on 100k SMS messages this month. All I ask is stay chatty :-) or txt me
Need a Tivo? I have a Tivo series 2 - make me a creative offer :-)
WiFi in Shanghai & Beijing easy to find? or should I just seek out Internet cafe?

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

laptop is nearly drained.. time to head back home to recharge... I'm sure there is some rum that requires drinking. :-)
Working at my other office listening to Sterling McGee sing the blues http://gulfport365.com/sterling-mcgee-in-gulfport/
Red Bull, Lemon Cake, & 80 degrees. You'd be surprised how well they go together. :-) At the second office - Java Nirvana in Gulfport, Fl
time to pick up some fruit from the farmers market... wonder what I can get with $3
Well that was fast... the person I need to talk to regarding the lease is out sick. Round two tomorrow :-)
Err negotiations
Lease breaking notifications start now :-)
And school is out for me :-)
Lots to do today: get bike checked, get me checked, clean apt, write, play fetch...
Last day at Gibbs High School for now - school finally hired a permenant band instructor!

Monday, January 26, 2009

I've got Chi.mp invites.. .who would like one?
Siouxsie -the matron cat in the apartment has picked up Angus' cold. This means lots of sneezing and air filled with fine feline mucus mist
Thanks everyone for your words of concern :-)
Crash Update: still feeling good. Need to get bike fixed. Anyone know a good lawyer in the St. Petersburg area? :-)
Just got hit by a car. I was on my bike. More to follow...
http://ping.fm/p/Bi6l3 - Nearly done! Wonder what cookies they have today.... :-)
Need advice on breaking a lease. Current place too small, floor problems and other issues. Location proving not to be ideal either.
Waiting to donate blood... Always fun :-)
Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Angus has decided it is time to play fetch!
Sitting on the veranda enjoying cheese and fruit while basking in the sun and making PHP my biznatch! :-)

Saturday, January 24, 2009

From tdavis7182@tampabay.rr.com -Have you guys lost your minds are you that stupid that someone would actually respond to this mindless ad..
Those of you in the Tampa area I need help finding a place to live. What I'd like: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/hou/1006604229.html :-)
now trying to figure what photo to add to http://gulfport365.com and wishing I had a better camera. Got a digital SLR you can part with?
Delicious dinner at O'Maddy's tonight.. carrot cake a little dry...
Had the second repair guy look at the floor today. He said he'll be back on Monday to start pulling up the floor to check the damage.
Slumdog Millionaire - didn't like the movie. Actors yes, cinematography yes, story no especially the ending.

Friday, January 23, 2009

MooseB8 stops again :-)
Second inspection for the apartment floor this afternoon... I see water and termite damage. Will he?
MooseB8 having trouble slowing down. Wonder what the cold loosened up

Thursday, January 22, 2009

It seems that spicy Indian fare gives me the hiccups :-P
What a busy day running around... working, looking for apartments, networking... yowza... time for some Baklava! (after some Indian food)
Robert Downey Jr. secures Best Supporting Actor nomination for his roll in Tropic Thunder
Migrated a few blocks to the Mirror Lake library branch. Quiet, cleaner, and the only drawback being no convenient place to plug in :-/
Goodbye Globe, I'll not be back!
looks like I could use a pair of noise canceling headphones.... got suggestions for which I should use?
I amaze myself with how brilliant and jointly how nearsighted I can be. technologically speaking that is. :-P
at the Globe Coffee House in St. Petersburg.Three cockroaches in the last 10 minutes has me a little concerned. But hey, free WiFi & warm
As soon as Angus is done playing fetch I'm off to find an indoor location with free wifi
Temps should return to the 70's by the weekend here in Gulfport. Looking forward to it
One more week as a sub for guitar and band class.
Coldest day yet... Driving to work instead of biking and I think my tomato plants have frozen :-(

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Deciding to make cookies tonight to help ward off the chilly weather - anyone have a good recipe for P-nut butter cookies?
Posting via Ping.FM SMS interface. Thanks for all the recent improvements to Ping.FM
wahoo!! Ping.fm has added Seesmic as a live video recording option. ;-)
Berlin Calling - has anyone seen this film yet?
Cat litter in da' house!!!
http://ping.fm/p/ZSDaj - Triceratops, now at a Wal-mart near you!
Playing fetch with Angus

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

who is streaming the best live video of Obama's inauguration?
http://ping.fm/p/yfpZR - 5k text messages makes my iPhone work all wonky

Monday, January 19, 2009

The floor in my apartment seems to need extensive repairs - should I temporarily relocate or just find a new place?

Sunday, January 18, 2009

great time kayaking ... no otters or alligators out today, maybe next time
The sun is out and Gulfport is getting warm. Looks like a good day to go Kayaking!

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Kittens are engaging in the morning exercise regime of chase each other about the apartment. I'm heading out to work at the beach. :-)

Friday, January 16, 2009

Having a good day in Clearwater, FL! Lunch at Pangea Cafe was totally noms :-)
http://ping.fm/p/wYLg4 - Red Bull and a PowerBall lotto ticket. Hoping it's a win-win
combination!

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Obama Inauguration - iPhone App http://kestrachern.com/obama-inauguration-iphone-app/
Pork and sweet potatoes for dinner. :-)
Taking a break from working to organize my closet. Things are just waaaaay out of control in there.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Gift of a Burning Man experience http://kestrachern.net/gift-of-a-burning-man-experience/
I need two free Burning Man 2009 tickets... who can help me out with that awesome gift?
Caffeinated and back on line at Java Nirvana!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Baking chocolate chip cookies tonight :)
Angus has decided it time to play "Fetch that Frog"
Enjoying the (live) sweet sounds of Sterling McGee Blues musician from Mt. Olives, Mississippi :-)

Monday, January 12, 2009

Finished a jigzaw puzzle tonight. Discovered the difficulty factor for completion is increased in the presence of kittens
Sitting outside on the veranda enjoying a cheese and fruit plate & contemplating what project to tackle first....

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Tampa Bay Tweetup at MOSI http://kestrachern.net/tampa-bay-tweetup-at-mosi/
http://ping.fm/p/UH8Vw - Greyhounds and Salty Dogs tonight!
Not sunburned or overly sore today. Means more kayaking next time!

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Kayaking today was amazing. Tomorrow I find out how sore and sunburned 3 hours on the water have made me.

Friday, January 9, 2009

http://ping.fm/p/WwRRz - Dinner at Dominic's Pizzeria!
Rum or Vodka.... Rum or Vodka.... Rum or Vodka... hmmm Let's get both!!!

Thursday, January 8, 2009

today seemed long and full of paperwork

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Heading out to see Cats the Musical opening tonight here in St. Petersburg :-)
Kayaking on Boca Ciega Bay http://kestrachern.net/kayaking-on-boca-ciega-bay/

Monday, January 5, 2009

Sunday, January 4, 2009

I've got a juicer! http://kestrachern.net/ive-got-a-juicer/

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Good schwag day - free larger TV for better DDR and rockband and a bunch of fresh off the tree grapfruit for breakfast and greyhounds!