Who knows?

(In the spirit of the most recent post at Gooch's website:)

Will Bill Gates wake up one morning and see Steve Jobs standing over him with a sharp knife, proclaiming "Time for you to go, PC"?

Does the fact that I'm thinking about sushi after eating a non-sushi lunch mean that I have a problem?

Can I find the will to organize my garage this week?

How much is it going to cost me to install new flooring in my living room?

At what point do I tell one of my female friends that I'm not okay with her having a crush on me still?

Who invented Limon, and why?

Will Spinal Tap come to Portland?

Questioningly,
Gregsta' Pope of SouthEEEst Puddletown

Impeach the Bastard!

In a rather bold move, Dennis Kucinich has introduced a resolution to Impeach Tricky-Dick Cheney. That's right - Dick Cheney is on the fast track to Impeachment. HR 333 is the bill number for anyone who's interested. It's interesting that it's taken this long. So long as things aren't delayed any longer, we may have a chance to save face in the eyes of the International Community. This Saturday, there are rallies scheduled all over the US in support of removal of Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dangerous. I'm not a political guy by nature (unless it impacts my morning commute), but this is something to get behind.


See the summary of the brilliant resolution submitted by Dennis Kucinich here:
http://kucinich.house.gov/UploadedFiles/int2.pdf


Politically,
Gregster G'Mo

Day from Heck?

I can't believe how crazy it has been around here today.

Groc Shopping and Laundry tonight.

Maybe Putters later.

No maybe.

For Sure.

Needing a Drink,
Gregsta'

Birthday week(s) come to an end...

Saturday marked the final birthday celebration. This year wasn't so bad. Turning 29 was less than exciting. Bets' put on a great party Saturday night. Lots of folks showed.

Sunday was spent doing little to nothing. We even turned our phones off.

Back at the office today. Big meeting to prepare for tomorrow.

Gregsta'

New Matress

It's one of those things that guys hate to spend money on. Matresses. We're okay sleeping on an air matress or a bunch of couch cushions put together with duct tape and covered in 100 thread count sheets (luxury, really).

Then one day, our backs start giving out. Then our girlfriend moves in.

I love my new matress. It's got pillow top and memory foam. No more couch cushions!

Going to bed.

Gregsta'

Ahhhh....

Sushi was everything I was hoping for... and more. I think I ate $23 worth of Sushi. Is that a crime? Then I'm guilty as hell.

Here's an updated image of the office progress. It's starting to look real good. The floor is in. Bets' and I still have some painting and molding/casework to install.

Pow for now.

Pope: Out*

*At a poker game Saturday night, several folks decided my new nick name was Pope of South-East Portland. Why, I don't know. I like it, and I think it shall stick.

Sushi...Sushi...Sushi...Sushi...

All weekend, I worked hard on the office remodel. Bets' and I made some serious progress. One of the cats discovered the top rung of the ladder. I think she felt very at home perched precariously on top of that thing.

When I woke up this morning, I rolled over and said to Bets' - "Good Morning Honey. I'm having Sushi with Gooch today." I'm not sure if the look on her face was bewilderment or jealousy. Probably a mix of both.

I've become a slave to the MPG readout on my new car. I'm not happy unless it tells me that I got at least 35 mpg on any given trip. It's pathetic, yes. Apparently the carbon footprint of my car is worse than a Hummer. I'm not feeling so green at the moment upon this discovery. Yes, my pocket book is happy and the gas station attendant doesn't remember my name anymore. But, I don't want to be contributing to the acid raid problem in a canadian town where they make the batteries for my car... We can't win, can we?

Almost sushi time...

Counting down...

Gregsta'

Wame

When Gregster doesn't post for awhile, there's a reason. It's never a GOOD reason, but whatever.

My calling this week has been to train our new IT Helpdesk/Network tech. So far, so good.

The Home Office remodel continues on. Flooring is going in this week. I'm the about the slowest contractor known to man. Anyone who was being paid would have had this done in 2 weeks or less. I on the other hand am going on 2 months.

To bed... Now...

Gregsta'

Riding the Rails...

I've got a business trip today to visit Seattle and install some things. It's very geeky, and I'm embarassed that I've admitted that much. Fortunatly, Bets' finds my geek musings "cute".

Gotta run... Town car here soon...

Gregsta'

Birthday Week Begins

I'm about to turn 29. I guess for the most part, I don't care that I'm going into the last year of my 20's. I've spent the majority of my life preparing for 35 and older anyway.

28 was a big year for me. Lots has happened, and I'm pleased as punch that it's primarily good stuff. Highlights of being 28:

1. Betsy came into my life
2. Continued prosperity at work
3. Started leading a healthier lifestyle
4. New car
5. New truck
6. Mexico
7. Quality time spent with friends and family

There are, of course, many more highlights. I think perhaps, looking back, I've not wasted away my 20's like I thought I had. I think I've done a lot of great stuff and I will continue to in the last year of my 3rd decade on this planet and into the 4th.

Gregsta'