Favorite Headline of the Week:
Microsoft to Vista Owners: You'll Pay for Our Mistake
It's true, if you were one of the victims of Vista you still have to pay full price (as much as $220) for a ridiculously small update. (They're re-releasing Vista, the way it should have been released (working) calling it Windows 7, and charging you for it, The real winners are the ones who kept their XP. 7 seems nice enough, but even the ultimate version seems... well lacking ( I miss inkball, I hear you can still get it but I don't see it). Macs on the other hand are also getting an OS update this year. What people thought was going to be a relatively small update (like vista to windows 7) turned out to be something very nice, but Apple is a strange company, they like to under promise, and over deliver, so their better than expected new OS is very reasonably priced. $29.99*
Celebrity Anti-Crush of the Week:
Megan Fox
That girl is Vulgar! in every sense. and I don't think she's all that pretty either, just trashy. She probably could be ok, but she's not.
Will I be seeing T2? No.
Biggest surprise of the week:
Being set up on a blind date, by a person that I just met... not minutes before.
not kidding!
Google good news of the week... and the temporary downside:
Google Voice. I get SMS, and a new phone number, and Voicemail, but no phone. I may just sign up for that. Unfortunately they took away the SMS that I was using, and I'm hoping for better luck with the Google Voice voicemail, than the Google Talk voicemail... I like the option to not send my blank messages. Ü
Saddest Celebrity Death of the Week: Ed McMahon.
Yeah the king of pop, and a bigtime actress, but Ed McMahon just seemed more entertaining.
But seriously, lots of big names this week. My condolences.
well that about wraps things up.
ttfn
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
SS of EC : USG edition
As you may already know this week is (one of the weeks of) the Utah Summer Games. And Because I have a friend sponsoring a team of... my friends, I have decidedly thusly:
I will be going to CVMS around 7:00...
watching some volleyball...
and then maybe taking a small intermission, say around 8 or so, to play some Extreme Croquet, also in that area
If anybody is interested.
(just keep heading north on main if you don't know where it is. ü)
ttfn
I will be going to CVMS around 7:00...
watching some volleyball...
and then maybe taking a small intermission, say around 8 or so, to play some Extreme Croquet, also in that area
If anybody is interested.
(just keep heading north on main if you don't know where it is. ü)
ttfn
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Summer Series of Extreme CROQUET: update
The Summer Series of Extreme Croquet...
will be taking the week off.
Due to forces, beyond my control (a family reunion)
I will not be around Friday or Saturday probably, so I will not be holding the summer series of E.C.
But thanks to everyone who has particitpated, and feel free to join us when we resume if you have not yet, by the way... who was it that won the last game?
Ü
Have a great week!
will be taking the week off.
Due to forces, beyond my control (a family reunion)
I will not be around Friday or Saturday probably, so I will not be holding the summer series of E.C.
But thanks to everyone who has particitpated, and feel free to join us when we resume if you have not yet, by the way... who was it that won the last game?
Ü
Have a great week!
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
SS of EC #2 -- My younger days... South Elementary
I have to admit I'm excited about this one.
The Summer Series of Extreme Croquet #2
7:00ish
Friday June 5,
400 South 600 West. (South Elem.)
More details and write-ups coming, to my other blog.
The Summer Series of Extreme Croquet #2
7:00ish
Friday June 5,
400 South 600 West. (South Elem.)
More details and write-ups coming, to my other blog.
The Wednesday Five: Five Things About Women
I know, it doesn't quite have the ring of the Friday Five, but I just made the connection, and I'll admit it, I thought it was funny.
More specifically this blog is not "Five Things About Women," but rather "Five Things that I Look for in a Woman."
I'll admit I'm not perfect, and I really don't expect a perfect girl,
but there are some things that I value, and ideally I'd hope a person could do well in these things... better than mediocre or average. (Average is such an interesting word, because average is solely based on what other people are doing. The reality is that merit in some of these areas is not dependent on what other people are doing. However; the reality, that carries with it even greater sadness, is that in some of these areas, average is not always good. To that end I am looking for better than average; simply put, good or better).
#1 Are they modest?
Obviously everyone (aside from Europeans) is sort of modest. But, somehow a lot of people (pardon the pun) are short on modesty. Some of the best counsel that I've heard on the subject comes from a man I know, I'll call him Brother Grant. He gave a simple test based on a beloved primary song. It's called the Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, test. If you know the actions this test is quite simple, if not this test is, well, simple. I'll explain it to you (as Brother Grant explained it to me... more or less, hey my memory's not that great Ü) First it is best if you can do this with a mirror, a full length mirror is really ideal, but be forewarned, you might be surprised by what you see. Now take your hand and put them on top of your head. Simple right? Right. Now check the mirror? How's you're belly? Can you see it? Hopefully not.
This next step as you might guess Involves great feats of physical strength... like touching your shoulders... OK so it's not that hard. Touch your shoulders. Cloth or no? You should have a sleeve there (perhaps something like I may have mentioned in a thing a way way long time in the anti-future).
Half way done, hey that's not bad.
Knees... You know the drill take your hands (plural) and touch your knees. Man this is easy!
Ok so you got clothes there? You should have something, but this is only a third of the test here. You've got two more places you might be showing more than you should: I'll give you a hint they start with 'Sh' and end with 'irt.' It should also be noted that this one comes with a corollary. See if you're not wearing an outfit with legs (meaning you're wearing a kilt... or a dress, or a skirt, or a wrappy thingy) The rules actually change a little because you're knees really, really need to be covered if you're in that situation. Especially when you sit down. Still covered.
And toes. Yep touch yer toes. Again see anything? What if you turn around? Does that change your answer?
And tight clothes does anybody remember that part? It's like Barry Nelson as 007. Like nobody remembers that guy. And yet he was a bond. Much as it is with tight clothes. Modesty ≠ tight clothes. 'nuff said.
So, can they pass brother grant's test? Can they pass it with flying colors, 'cause that's ideal... and super rare.
#2 What's their intelligence?
Now I'm not going to say that this is just about IQ, but I'm not going to lie, a good IQ is um attractive. Sure I want someone who's smart. I also recognize the value of other intelligences, but I like some one who excels. As the inimitable Napolean once said –You know, like… numchuck skills, bow-hunting skills, computer hacking skills. Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills!" Ditto. Girls should have skills too.
#3 Can I Communicate well with them?
Yes this one is very related to the last one. I like people that I can communicate with. That I can communicate with well. ü
#4 Are they Healthy?
My dad was just told that he may have to take insulin shots for the rest of his life. It's not exactly the kind of news he was hoping for, but it's something that he probably could have prevented. My dad has taught me many great things, like how to fish, and how to be the envy of every other campsite at the Fathers' and Sons' Outing, and how to play freecell, let's not forget freecell, but my dad has also taught how important a persons health can be, and how unpleasant it can be when your health isn't tip-top. I know I could use some work here too, but healthiness is something I value.
#5 Where do they put the things of the Lord?
I found like a bajillion quotes on the importance of Family Home Evening, and how we may have lots of great things that we are doing, but the most important things are the things that the Lord has asked us to do. But alas. I'm tired. So I'm not going to take the time to say them here. Besides you know the story. It's not like this is something new. But I want someone who really values the things of the Lord. More than work, more than George Wythe, more than their friends or their MLM scheme, more than anything.
And now... ah, sleep.
More specifically this blog is not "Five Things About Women," but rather "Five Things that I Look for in a Woman."
I'll admit I'm not perfect, and I really don't expect a perfect girl,
but there are some things that I value, and ideally I'd hope a person could do well in these things... better than mediocre or average. (Average is such an interesting word, because average is solely based on what other people are doing. The reality is that merit in some of these areas is not dependent on what other people are doing. However; the reality, that carries with it even greater sadness, is that in some of these areas, average is not always good. To that end I am looking for better than average; simply put, good or better).
#1 Are they modest?
Obviously everyone (aside from Europeans) is sort of modest. But, somehow a lot of people (pardon the pun) are short on modesty. Some of the best counsel that I've heard on the subject comes from a man I know, I'll call him Brother Grant. He gave a simple test based on a beloved primary song. It's called the Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, test. If you know the actions this test is quite simple, if not this test is, well, simple. I'll explain it to you (as Brother Grant explained it to me... more or less, hey my memory's not that great Ü) First it is best if you can do this with a mirror, a full length mirror is really ideal, but be forewarned, you might be surprised by what you see. Now take your hand and put them on top of your head. Simple right? Right. Now check the mirror? How's you're belly? Can you see it? Hopefully not.
This next step as you might guess Involves great feats of physical strength... like touching your shoulders... OK so it's not that hard. Touch your shoulders. Cloth or no? You should have a sleeve there (perhaps something like I may have mentioned in a thing a way way long time in the anti-future).
Half way done, hey that's not bad.
Knees... You know the drill take your hands (plural) and touch your knees. Man this is easy!
Ok so you got clothes there? You should have something, but this is only a third of the test here. You've got two more places you might be showing more than you should: I'll give you a hint they start with 'Sh' and end with 'irt.' It should also be noted that this one comes with a corollary. See if you're not wearing an outfit with legs (meaning you're wearing a kilt... or a dress, or a skirt, or a wrappy thingy) The rules actually change a little because you're knees really, really need to be covered if you're in that situation. Especially when you sit down. Still covered.
And toes. Yep touch yer toes. Again see anything? What if you turn around? Does that change your answer?
And tight clothes does anybody remember that part? It's like Barry Nelson as 007. Like nobody remembers that guy. And yet he was a bond. Much as it is with tight clothes. Modesty ≠ tight clothes. 'nuff said.
So, can they pass brother grant's test? Can they pass it with flying colors, 'cause that's ideal... and super rare.
#2 What's their intelligence?
Now I'm not going to say that this is just about IQ, but I'm not going to lie, a good IQ is um attractive. Sure I want someone who's smart. I also recognize the value of other intelligences, but I like some one who excels. As the inimitable Napolean once said –You know, like… numchuck skills, bow-hunting skills, computer hacking skills. Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills!" Ditto. Girls should have skills too.
#3 Can I Communicate well with them?
Yes this one is very related to the last one. I like people that I can communicate with. That I can communicate with well. ü
#4 Are they Healthy?
My dad was just told that he may have to take insulin shots for the rest of his life. It's not exactly the kind of news he was hoping for, but it's something that he probably could have prevented. My dad has taught me many great things, like how to fish, and how to be the envy of every other campsite at the Fathers' and Sons' Outing, and how to play freecell, let's not forget freecell, but my dad has also taught how important a persons health can be, and how unpleasant it can be when your health isn't tip-top. I know I could use some work here too, but healthiness is something I value.
#5 Where do they put the things of the Lord?
I found like a bajillion quotes on the importance of Family Home Evening, and how we may have lots of great things that we are doing, but the most important things are the things that the Lord has asked us to do. But alas. I'm tired. So I'm not going to take the time to say them here. Besides you know the story. It's not like this is something new. But I want someone who really values the things of the Lord. More than work, more than George Wythe, more than their friends or their MLM scheme, more than anything.
And now... ah, sleep.
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