Category: random crap
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And sometimes, there are entire evenings of awesome.
So yesterday was the epic get-together of win. A dozen of us crammed into one of the local restaurants and pretty much had a table or two entirely to ourselves, and an epic server of awesome to boot. Why? Simply because we could. There was me, Jessica, Heather and … Read the rest
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Concert Goin’.
We discovered completely by accident over the weekend that Rascal Flatts is coming to Rochester at the end of the month. Not normally being ones to make plans that far in advance, and looking for an excuse to cellebrate neither of our having been confined to the bed for the … Read the rest
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In honour of my upcoming trip to the US, my tribute to Starbucks.
On my multiple trips south of the border, one thing almost always hits me. You guys down there love your Starbucks nearly as much as, if not more than, we up here love our Tim Hortons. I’ve yet to actually figure out why, specificly. Well, okay, beyond the fact … Read the rest
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You know it’s bad when even the crazed are done. Hi, Ottawa Senators.
According to a recent poll, the Senators are done. Not just done, but according to the Ottawa Sun article, toast. So say 66% of fans questioned in the linked article. Uh. What was their first clue?. It’s been said before, and it’ll be said again. The Stanley Cup … Read the rest
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Ending 2010 with a splat.
As eventful for some as 2010 turned out to be, it all lead up to last night–at least as far as we were concerned. It was the last night Jessica would be spending here, and well, we were long overdue for a party. That meant pizza, beverages of choice–we did … Read the rest
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It’s the most chaotic time of the year.
Whoever said the Christmas holidays were made for relaxing and taking it easy has clearly not met me, my fiance, or my family. busy is probably the understatement of the century–or at least the year. After Jessica showed herself on the 24th, it’s been pretty well non-stop. christmas morning at … Read the rest
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Sugarland: A reason to reconsider country.
I grew up on country. That’s kind of no secret–my parents, several aunts and uncles, a few friends were all into the stuff. I’ve expanded my musical tastes beyond it, but I’ve always had a place for country music. If I hadn’t, though, I think hearing this group might make … Read the rest
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Whatever.
According to a recently released poll, “whatever” is the most irritating word currently in use. Apparently, it’s even more irritating than the word “like”, when less than appropriately used. How that happens I have no idea. But apparently it annoys people. Eh, like, whatever. So like, is anyone else irritated … Read the rest
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My kind of cake recipe.
You know I need to develop much, much better cooking skills when a cake recipe like this catches my attention. Suddenly, I’m the god of kitchenery. Or maybe not really. Thanks for the forward, mom. Finely,,,,,, Christmas cake I think I can make. Christmas Cake Recipe Ingredients: * 2 cups … Read the rest
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Things I will always miss about tech support, number 98562.
We didn’t get many calls like this, but when we did, they were the source of many hours of amusement. This punked from a tech support community on LJ I’ve been stalking since my Dell days. ME: Thank you for calling the support desk. This is ____. May I … Read the rest