Monday, August 30, 2004

What is your life Rated?


My life is rated R.
What is your life rated?

Listening to Primetime

- I was not one of these people who thought that Canada did a horrible job at the Olympics. 12 medals for this country is good, espically for the Summer Olympics. I have no problem with the amount of money that we give Amatuer Athletes. If they want more, lets do something like having a "top-up" at some of the great corporate citizens, like if you go to Sobey's and the bill comes to 21.59, let's bump it up to 22.00 and give the overage to the athletes.

-I bought the Sons of Maxwell's new album "Sunday Morning". It's what you would expect from the boys, which is good but not great. It will get a spot in my stereo for a while.

-Who will get a contract first? Aliant or The NHL? Leave your thought on the tag board.

- The Halloween party is apparently in the planning stages. Now when it comes to the costume I will wear; I have no idea.

-I am just about a month away from Vacation...I go from October 2 to October 8 (Go shorty, It's my birthday) but with some creative scheduling, I don't have to go back untill the 12. I know that Dave is going to be in the province for some of that time, so I'm hoping to make it down to moncton to see him. Maybe go to F-city to hang around with the kid brother, we'll see.

-Speaking about F-city, it along with Saint John is going to get a visit from the boys of Great Big Sea. I'm a little disapointed that Northren New Brunswick is not getting a show, but that may be another reason to hold off and go down for the show.

-Speaking of GBS, Saw the new Video for "Shines Right Through Me", Who are the extra two guys and why is Sean Mccann wearing a cowboy hat? I know the drummer (Kris Macfarlane) was on tour with Crush, so have they added someone new or was it just a guy to fill in a spot in the video.

-I'm writing this post using Mozilla Spacephoenix, thanks to a plug-in in Firefox. The plug in renames the browser everytime that you open a new window. Totally useless, but fun. I don't think that I've done a full review of Firefox yet, and I won't tonight, but everyone should at least give it a try. IE does a good job with Service Pack 2, as I have not recieved a pop-up in the few times that I use IE since the install.

-Leo Laporte is back on the air on Tech TV Canada. It's a great show for the computer novices amongst us. Check your local listings on your digital provider. If you don't have digital television. the shownotes are available here

-As I was sitting here, CIBC called and wanted to know if I was happy with my service. I am, and the one on the line told me that I could pay less interest if I change cards. HBC rewards are not enough to make me want to pay 9% more interest.

-Then I am calling Bell to have the movie networks removed from my Bell Expressvu. Since I have had them, I haven't watched more then 3 whole shows, "What a girl Wants", "Chris Rock- Never Scared" and "Lewis Black- Black on Broadway". It's just not worth it.

-The NAW are back on the block this week with the first Saturday Night Rampage. CD is back in the main event, this time teaming back up with Gregory Maines to take on Damien and Theron in a Steel cage match. If any of the old gang from RAW or the ICWF come by here, drop me a line. We are looking for people to join up

Sunday, August 22, 2004

If I was a Harry Potter character I'd be a ...

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I'm
a Gryffindor!

What I go through Everyday

I think this is as close as I can get to explaining what goes on with me at work when talking to the public:

In the essence of "Who's on first?"

ABBOTT (behind the counter at: Super Duper computer store): Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den, and I'm thinking about buying a computer.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.

ABBOTT: Your computer?

COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.

ABBOTT: What about Windows?

COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?

ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?

COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look in the windows?

ABBOTT: Wallpaper.

COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.

ABBOTT: Software for Windows?

COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What have you got?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?

ABBOTT: I just did.

COSTELLO: You just did what?

ABBOTT: Recommend something.

COSTELLO: You recommended something?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: For my office?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!

ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.

COSTELLO: I already have an office and it has windows! OK, lets just say, I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?

ABBOTT: Word.

COSTELLO: What word?

ABBOTT: Word in Office.

COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.

ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.

COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?

ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue "W."

COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue "W" if you don't start with some straight answers. OK, forget that. Can I watch movies on the Internet?

ABBOTT: Yes, you want Real One.

COSTELLO: Maybe a real one, maybe a cartoon. What I watch is none of your business. Just tell me what I need!

ABBOTT: Real One.

COSTELLO: If its a long movie I also want to see reel 2, 3 & 4. Can I watch them? ABBOTT: Of course.

COSTELLO: Great, with what?

ABBOTT: Real One. COSTELLO; OK, I'm at my computer and I want to watch a movie. What do I do?

ABBOTT: You click the blue "1."

COSTELLO: I click the blue one what?

ABBOTT: The blue "1."

COSTELLO: Is that different from the blue "W"?

ABBOTT: The blue "1" is Real One and the blue "W" is Word.

COSTELLO: What word?

ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.

COSTELLO: But there's three words in "office for windows!"

ABBOTT: No, just one. But it's the most popular Word in the world.

COSTELLO: It is?

ABBOTT: Yes, but to be fair, there aren't many other Words left. It pretty much wiped out all the other Words out there.

COSTELLO: And that word is real one?

ABBOTT: Real One has nothing to do with Word. Real One isn't even part of Office. COSTELLO: Stop! Don't start that again. What about financial bookkeeping, you have anything I can track my money with?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?

ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.

COSTELLO: What's bundled to my computer?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?

ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.

COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?

ABBOTT: One copy.

COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?

ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.

COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?

ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!

COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?? ABBOTT: Click on "START".........


Thursday, August 19, 2004

Just a few things

-I like the new navbar at the top of the page. I've been checking out a few other blogs from the "Next Blog" window

-I talked to Jimmy Rankin at work yesterday. He was having problems with his e-mail. He sounds like he's a pretty good guy

-I don't know what it is but I have been getting the "611" calls at work more. People, is it that hard to dial 6 then 1 and then 1.

-Played poker saturday night...didn't win..at all

Monday, August 16, 2004

Vegas

One of the Boards I go to all the time is the Thread APA~. ONe of the guys just got back from Vegas. This is his story.

Thursday, August 12, 2004

Just a couple of things

-Had a good time saturday night at Gully's, had to slow down just a touch near the end of the night; but a couple of Ben's Sliders (burgers) made everything better

-This is the the reason I can't wait for the next PS2 WWE game; RAW vs Smackdown!

-The NAW is taking a couple of weeks off. I thought I came out strong this past week at No Guts No Glory; but I guess just not strong enough. It will be interesting to see what will happen when the hiatis ends; as Gregory Maines has joined CD Lawrence as what seems to be the only Faces in the whole company.

Wednesday, August 04, 2004

The Mother of all Updates

-So I went to the poker tournament last week in Chatham head. I wasn't the first man out, so I consider it a win. Although I didn't win anything., it was an experience

-A couple of new links, including the link to Trillion and the site that I kill a lot of time with at work, Tech Comedy

-So I have to start paying my student loan, Not that big a deal, I knew this day is coming. They were supposed to take the money on the 1st. Tonight, the money is still sitting in the account. To top it off, I get a phone call from the national bank, wondering where my payment is. In my very sarcastic voice. "It's still in my bank account, waiting for you to take it".

-I think I am to the point of disliking stupid people. I'm beginning to use my LART ( (l)user attitude re-adjustment tool) even more often then usual. Actual call today (My part in red):

"Yeah I was supposed to call 611"
"OK, you called 611 and they tranfered you to me" (Stupid, but not out of the ordinary)
"No, I didn't know how to dial 611, so I called you. How do I dial 611?"
(My head meets the desk at a slowly increasing speed)"You dial 6-1 and then 1"
"Oh Ok thanks" (disconnects call)

One of my co workers says "I love it when you get sarcastic without getting sarcastic"

-I'm beginning to thinh the official language of my workplace is "answering questions correctly and honestly, but the answer having nothing to do with the question asked"

-Who will have a contract first, the NHL or Aliant?

-Looks like there is a spot opening on my Fav. radio station...Oh you thought I meant the Sludge? No, fool, The Fan 590 out of Toronto, as some major changes are coming down. it’s looking like Gord Stellick will move to the mornings to partner with Don Landry. Chuck Swirsky could be the afternoon replacement for Stellick. In the drive-home slot, 590 has finally canned Damien Cox. McCown will likely have rotating guest hosts instead of a regular partner.

-Looking forward to the parties at Carrie's on Saturday night, I might even have a beer or two :)