Category Archives: What Am I Doing?

Upgraded to WordPress 2.5

Posted on March 30, 2008 by alan

And trying out the post by email feature. If you can see this, it’s working. I know post via email has been available in previous versions, but I’ve never turned it on before. Upgrade went smoothly. I used the automatic … Continue reading →

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Happy 150K!

Posted on March 29, 2008 by alan

My truck turned 150K today! And the check engine light turned on. Every now and then I’m asked why I drive a truck instead of a smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle. Because I like my truck. Because I need a … Continue reading →

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Another time waster picked up from Tam

Posted on March 28, 2008 by alan

From Tam. It appears I am over caffeinated. Or maybe it’s all those years playing Defender down at the 7-11.

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20 hour day

Posted on March 27, 2008 by alan

I hope. So far today I’ve been: Up at 2:00 am. Off to DFW for the 6:00 am flight to Miami. 11:00 meeting at Dolphin’s Stadium to OK cable plans with the contractor. 14:00 back at Miami International waiting on … Continue reading →

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The NFL Stadium Tour Continues

Posted on March 24, 2008 by alan

I’ll be in Miami again this Thursday.  Then next week, I’ll be in Indianapolis and Buffalo. I’ll be taking a look at the new stadium in Indianapolis, even though it’s not finished yet.   It’s far enough along that we … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on March 23, 2008 by alan

The great thing about a vacation is how good it is to get back home. Galveston seems a little more run down than it was even a couple of years ago. The visitor’s center on Seawall Blvd. is gone, and … Continue reading →

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Galveston Sunrise

Posted on March 22, 2008 by alan

Sunrise this morning at Galveston Island.

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The Biggest Guns In Texas

Posted on March 22, 2008 by alan

The USS Texas, BB-35 It’s an amazing ship, and it’s hard to believe it’s 95 years old.

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Knowledge and Hubris

Posted on March 20, 2008 by alan

I am an idiot. I didn’t used to be. In fact, there was a time when I knew everything. When I was younger. I’ve found that the older I get, the less I know. I’ve never been more wrong than … Continue reading →

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Bad year for colds

Posted on March 4, 2008 by alan

For me at least. I woke up with a sore throat, and by mid day it was a full fledged severe cold, with all the fun that brings with it. Hopefully it will go away as fast as it arrived. … Continue reading →

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