Category Archives: What Am I Doing?

And I remember when I thought a T1 was fast…

Comcast installed the Internet yesterday. I could have connected to the office with wireless, it’s just right over there (he gestures in THAT direction) but do I really want my Internet access going through the company I work for? I … Continue reading

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Leaving the country

Well it seems like it anyway. I’ve been spending some time in Louisiana for work, and I can always tell when I’m crossing the line into Texas. The roads get better and the speed limits go up. It’s like being … Continue reading

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The Life Enhancing Internet

Have I mentioned lately how much I love the Internet? I practically live on line. So much so that when I can’t be on line it feels like something is missing. I don’t see this as a bad thing. I … Continue reading

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Tanks!

In addidion to a bridge with over 10,000 pistols on it, Lake Charles has a tank. That reminds me of another favorite Tank! of mine, the theme song from Cowboy Bebop: No, they don’t have anything to do with each … Continue reading

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Pistols on the Lake Charles Bridge

I’ve been in Lake Charles, LA a few times recently and the other day I was on the I-10 Lake Charles Bridge and noticed an interesting detail on the bridge railing. I finally realized yesterday that they are crossed pistols. … Continue reading

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GPS fail?

I need a new battery in my truck. I’m in a city near Houston. No problem, check the Google Map app on the iPhone and find the nearest Walmart. Drive there… WTF? There is no Walmart at that location. There … Continue reading

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Why yes, I am working today.

BTW, to my friends in the sales department, I know you promised the customer 10 mbps but that radio link can only do 8 mbps on a good day and there is already other traffic on it. Not only that … Continue reading

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View from my hotel window

Seabrook, Texas. You can almost see Galveston Bay over the fence. Almost.

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Up

Just saw Up with my daughter. Not at all what I expected. The story was good. Really good. If the first part doesn’t at least make your eyes water a bit, then you’re not human. The 3D was done well. … Continue reading

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NRA convention Friday

Show floor today – meeting folks. Podcast thingy with Cam Edwards at 5:00 in the press room. Eleventy million things to see and do today, but I have my iPhone and Eee so I’ll so some live updates when I … Continue reading

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