Just My Take On Things

Once again its been a long time

2008-05-26T13:32:00.001-05:00

Im bored and waiting on my next flight. I used to go on and on about my travels but by now its just a job and it gets boring. Im on my way to south carolina to help redesign dixie narco's assembly lines. Im kind of the expert when it comes to this. Maybe I will blog later

Wesley Skinner
Crane Energy

One down one to go

2007-04-22T12:17:00.001-05:00

So far so good I'm onboard my flight from Cincinnati to St Louis. The first leg was pretty quick and I only laid over for about 40 minutes so I should make it right on time.
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Breaking the law

2007-04-22T09:31:00.001-05:00

I got busted. I tried to sneak my lighter in my carry on backpack. Most of the time they never say anything but this time they weren't too happy about it. But I made it on through ....... without my lighter.

Airports are full of all types of different people and that's usually cool. I always get to the airport way too early so I'm stuck here waiting for my flight.

This might be an interesting flight. There is a search and rescue dog and her trainer from Colorado. I figured the dog would be in one of those carriers but no it gets its own seat on the plane. This didn't bother me at first but now the dog is bouncing around and barking. If the dog barks on this flight it will drive me crazy.

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Leaving on a jet plane

2007-04-21T19:41:00.001-05:00

I know it has been forever since I posted anything. I can't find the time these days.

I'm leaving in the morning for St Louis for work and I'll be gone for a week. Everything is going great and I will go into more detail when I have a chance. It's time to pack and get everything ready.

I'll be posting while I'm away.
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Yeah I'm still alive

2006-12-30T19:01:00.000-06:00

I've been too busy to post anything but I want to wish everyone a very safe and happy new years!

Ready for the holidays

2006-12-17T21:46:00.000-06:00

Not at all!

I still have shopping to do.

Catman

2006-11-13T19:50:00.003-06:00

If you have ever owned a cat then you probably know that from time to time a cat decides that it needs to be at the other end of the house right now.

Well I'm still on the plane and there this guy sitting in front of me and every now and then he just jumps up out of his seat and goes for the baggage hold. Then gets right back in his seat
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Blogging mid flight

2006-11-13T19:50:00.002-06:00

It's really beautiful up here in the sky on my way to Toronto. Its dark on the ground but we are above the clouds.

Looking out at clouds with swirls of pink and purple. There is a crimson glow to the west where the sun has just dipped under.

I'm flying in a regional jet from Houston so its pretty cramped in here. But I always have my blackberry which at the moment is my MP3 player until I can turn the wireless back on.

Time to eat my mini sandwich and drink my diet coke.
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Argh

2006-11-13T19:50:00.001-06:00

I just want to stretch my legs!

We have been circling Toronto for the last 30 minutes. The fog has prevented us from landing. So now we are low on fuel and have to go to Syracuse NY to land, refuel, and get some kind of paperwork and take back off for Toronto.

I'm never going to get any sleep.
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Random thought

2006-11-13T19:50:00.000-06:00

The only time I see people drinking tomato juice or ginger ale is on a plane.

Don't get me wrong, I actually like ginger ale, but it is often a drink I forget even exists until I fly and then I start to think about picking some up.
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DAMMIT

2006-11-13T19:49:00.000-06:00

Now we are diverting to Buffalo NY. We must be really low on fuel.

I guess you will all know if I am alive if I post another post after this one
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Leaving on a jet plane ..... Again

2006-11-13T06:39:00.000-06:00

I'm leaving this morning for Canada and I am just now packing. I hate packing because I always have this feeling like I am leaving something behind.

I'm looking forward to my trip, but I think they are calling for rain pretty much all week. I'll try to take plenty of pics while I'm up there and I hope we can take a detour to go see Niagra Falls.
Well, I will be online in the evenings, so I'll post anything interesting.

A man's day!

2006-11-04T17:13:00.000-06:00

Today was just a man's kind of day! I slept in late this morning, had my coffee, then a friend and I went shooting. After firing for a couple of hours, we went to lunch and I had a big freaking steak! We then came back to the house and worked on a truck.

Strange set of events have been set into motion

2006-10-31T20:21:00.000-06:00

I can't explain it, but do you ever get that feeling (call it paranoia) that there is all these things happening behind the scenes that is controlling or at the least steering you in one direction or another.

I know what I would like to happen but I'll play the chances and ride it out, let us see where it takes me.

More travel??

2006-10-31T20:13:00.000-06:00

Coming back from a trip, my inbox overfloweth. I've spent all week playing catch up. The good thing is that our system hasn't update properly so I couldn't make any of my buys, which bought me time, and time is worth more than I have ever imagined.

After months of wondering when it was going to happen, they told me today that I'm going to our foundry in Canada in 2 weeks. This won't be no sales trip...... all business this time. I have to put on my big boy shoes and walk the walk and be damn sure I can talk the talk.

My mission ..... is to understand our system thru and thru and share some "objective" ideas and to "challenge" our position. Blah blah blah. Basically I need to know my shit front and back for this one!

As for my Memphis pics, I'm having trouble loading them, so you'll just have to wait.

Blogging from Memphis

2006-10-27T15:14:00.000-05:00

Day 3 in Memphis and I am wore slap out. Here is a quick run down of my trip so far.

Wednesday:
I got here at 5:00 PM, drove 200 miles from home nonstop. Once I got checked to the hotel (which by the way is a kick ass one), we hit the bar hard and heavy. A couple of hours later we walked to this amazing resturant called Automatic Slims. After a full blown 4 course meal. We went to the famous Peabody Hotel and had a few drinks in the lobby. Then back to the hotel for more drinks. I finally retired to my room at 1:00 am.

Thursday:
Meetings first thing in the morning. I grabbed a quick lunch at T G I Fridays and then our guests started to arrive. At 5:30 PM we had a cocktail reception for an hour and went to eat at an awesome Brazilian steakhouse called the Texas de Brazil. After stuffing myself full of every kind of steak imagineable I called it a night and got some sleep.

Friday:
More meetings until lunch where we had ribs from a place called rendevous's, then I shuttled a group of people to the golf course (I don't play golf) then I headed back to the hotel where I was supposed to have meet up with another group and take them to Graceland. When I got back to the Hotel the second group had already left so I'm free until tonight where we are going to the B.B. Kings Blues Club. So I headed to the bar and knocked down a few drinks and now I'm going to take a nap!

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Come on!!

2006-10-24T19:16:00.000-05:00

Ok, let's talk about smartphones. I appreciate the windows based cell phones, however I have used these before and nothing compares to a blackberry.

I see these ads for the "smartphones" and they are so expensive. When all you need to do the same thing is a blackberry.
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Back to being a crackberry addict

2006-10-18T18:55:00.000-05:00

Yeah well its official. I'm back on the crack ...... Crackberry that is. I'm loving my new 8100 Pearl.
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The Titanium Spork

2006-10-13T20:08:00.000-05:00

Just recently I was wondering about the spork. I mean really .... it is a cool invention. The best of both worlds, you can use this one utensil for most meals. Imagine my surprise to see this!

I actually want one!

From ThinkGeek:

The Spork of the Gods

Every mythic hero normally has an equally mythic weapon. Zeus had his thunderbolts. Thor had his hammer, Mjolnir. King Arthur had his Excalibur. Frodo and Bilbo had their Sting. Rhydderch Hael had his Dyrnwyn. King Kong had his bananas…you get the idea. It's time for you to join the ranks of the heroes and heroines of lore as you weld your own legendary weapon in your battle against a very powerful foe: hunger.

The Titanium Spork is ready to for the challenge. Titanium is known for its great strength, corrosion resistance, and light weight, which makes this spork a valuable asset around feeding time. Imagine how much more food you could shovel in at your local buffet if you didn't have to worry about the strain of picking up a heavy fork or spoon. Your food consumption can become the stuff of legends. Even just holding the Titanium Spork in your hand, you can feel its power. It is perhaps the greatest gastronomic invention since lickable wallpaper. Hunger, beware - your end is near!

I'm only going to say this once.

2006-10-13T12:41:00.000-05:00

I have never claimed to be perfect, nor should anyone expect perfection from me. Mistakes are made no matter who you are.

When faced with political bullshit, you choose your battles and that is exactly what I have done. I'm sure I've "disappointed" a few people along the way, but does it keep me up at night, NOT ONE FUCKING BIT!!

Judge all you want, point your fingers where you may, but my intentions were always in the best interest of the people and not of myself.

Life is a book composed of many chapters. After one chapter is over, it's time to move on the next and that is exactly what I have done.

I love the Pearl

2006-10-06T22:18:00.000-05:00

My new love affair comes in the form of the newest blackberry. The Blackberry Pearl 8100 from T-mobile has got to be the best of all worlds.

The best phones I have owned was the Sony T-610 and the Blackberry 7100T. Now imagine a perfect cross between the two and you get the Pearl!

So small... the best BB to date. All of the features of the BB to include a 1.5 MP camera. As I type right now I'm listening to MP3's using the headset while answering calls.

I have a Micro SD card in here loaded full of songs and it covers all angles!!

Hand Cannon

2006-08-24T22:05:00.000-05:00

I wanted a revolver so I got one. This is a snub-nosed .44 Titanium!! HELLS YEAH!! Talk about power. You should see the size of the bullet it's HUGE! Weighing only 19 oz and small enough to actually carry concealed.

On the Right - .40 SW, my usual carry round

One the Left - .44, my new carry round ..... BANG!

Dead Rising (Updated)

2006-07-28T23:22:00.000-05:00

Update!!

I downloaded the demo off of the Xbox live marketplace and this game has huge potential. Everything EVERYTHING can be used as a weapon, I was smacking zombies with signs, toys, sledge hammers, CD's, Books, everything I picked up. Every store has potential weapons in it. I was even able to put a toy mask on a zombie's head before knocking it off with a golf club. Keep your eyes out of this one!!

CAPCOM SHOWCASES DEAD RISING FOR XBOX 360

The Road to Stardom is Wrought With Swarms of Flesh-Hungry Zombies

E3, LOS ANGELES May 10, 2006 Capcom showcased Dead Rising for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, an action horror game that brings new meaning to the phrase "retail hell." Dead Rising follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance photojournalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to a small suburban town only to find that it has become overrun by zombies. He escapes to the local shopping mall, thinking it will be a bastion of safety but it turns out to be anything but. It will be a true struggle to survive the endless stream of enemies, but players will have full reign of a realistic shopping center, utilizing anything they find to fight off the flesh hungry mob and search for the truth behind the horrendous epidemic.

Dead Rising features an open level of freedom and offers a vast array of gameplay possibilities. As part of a real time system, time is dynamic in Dead Rising , marching on whether Frank is actively engaged or if he is stationary. Time also plays a role as zombies become more powerful when the sun goes down. Though they move slowly during the day, the zombies become stronger and faster at night, making it even more dangerous for players to survive. The unprecedented numbers of enemies come in never-ending waves and consist of a diverse population of former humans that have retained some memory of their previous lives, which is reflected in their behavior and appearance. The variety of different stores in the mall offers players an endless supply of resources including vehicles, makeshift weapons and more. Players will also encounter other survivors along the way and by helping them can acquire valuable clues as to what has happened.

Dead Rising includes the following features:

Huge environment expansive indoor and outdoor areas of the mall provide a variety of different locations to explore

Swarm technology allows an unprecedented amount of enemies on screen at once resulting in nonstop, pulse pounding action

Intense gore and vibrant realism

Anything in the mall is at Frank's disposal Grab environmental objects like umbrellas and benches to use as improvised weapons

Snatch items from different stores to use as weapons including golf clubs, lawnmowers, fry pans and more

Chow down on various mall food to revive health

Real time system, key events happen at certain times and if players are not mindful, important story elements and opportunities may be missed

Use Frank's photojournalistic skills to capture the insanity on film; the better the shot, the better the reward will be

PC vs Mac

2006-07-27T12:24:00.000-05:00

Bad day for this guy

2006-07-10T19:45:00.000-05:00