I’m backed into a corner. My weather station and my telephone can’t communicate, even though I’ve checked my server and tested my uploads. A lot of “my” in there, for very little in return.
posted in food, Wx | Comments Off on The forum is noisy, nothing more | 274 words
Enough snow fell overnight to have two effects. One, the dog is confused. Two, the floor in my cubicle is wet.
posted in technology, Wx | Comments Off on Living in a pool of water | 268 words
We’ve had a quarter century to get used to the barefoot comfort of carpets. Not unusual in this neighbourhood; we all built at a time when the fashion required it, and it fit well with plans for children. Or, as some know them, rug rats. To do it all again, I’d opt for concrete and bubble wrap, but hindsight is a simple balm.
posted in economy | Comments Off on A purchase based on faint praise | 273 words
Certain of my ancestors are probably shaking their heads, sadly.
I decided to go fishing, for supper. Over to Provigo Pond, where my virtual line was able to catch a feed of pan-ready cod and sole. A choice on the menu, if you will. Didn’t need my boots, or a sou’wester. In counterpoint, I did help a real fisher, somewhere, to earn a living. That’s a positive thing.
posted in environment, food | Comments Off on Fishing, the city slicker way | 278 words
Among the football-inspired headlines from this past weekend, one bears repeating: “Bieber Booed, Lightfoot Lauded”. Or as a co-worker put it, “What were they thinking?” Unless the target audience was “girls under the age of eight”, the choice for a headline act was wrong, on so many levels.
posted in politics | Comments Off on I recall when he was recalled | 262 words
Starting with the big news. The first snowfall of the season has stayed, all day. Not sure this is the lock-in point of the winter, but a picture is in order.
posted in sports | Comments Off on Some pre-game highlights | 260 words
Cue the music: (“Bat Out Of Hell” by Meatloaf”. Fasten the seatbelt on your Barcalounger. Life jacket, too (although that’s more for atmostphere than necessity). Now, read the article: Sailrocket.
posted in technology | Comments Off on Skimming along, really fast | 287 words
To celebrate the occasion, a second panful of chicken wings. After all, with the Rouge et Or winning the Vanier Cup (only minutes ago), this part of the planet has stopped holding their collective breath. The defeat (bitter defeat) one year ago will now be just a line note in university football history.
posted in economy, sports | Comments Off on The Vanier Cup is coming back for the winter | 259 words
I’ve been taking the time to listen to others in the workplace. Although all claim to look forward to retiring, some seem reticent to give up the social comfort of the workplace. I have heard similar echos in my inner circle. So here’s the question? Should I be less keen on the idea of a week that fits my interests? Is working really the summum of civilized life?
posted in media | Comments Off on Interested in a mash up | 251 words
When supper has to be quick, and KD isn’t up for approval, I’ll often opt for a hen in a space shuttle (BBQ chicken sold in a plastic package). And years from now, I hope we’ll all look back and laugh.
posted in environment | Comments Off on Faint praise for the shredder guy, and an online seller | 253 words
