Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Randomness
So I am doing some spring cleaning (in January) by trying to remove my old web presence on plaza.ufl.edu. This required me to resurect my old login by getting my password reset (thought to do this last time we were in gville visiting debbie). It also required me to find the little sheet of paper that my new password was written on. Found this today while doing some actual cleaning.
It's pretty funny what all I had on the plaza.ufl.edu ftp site. Found some old programs that I wrote way back when. One of them was a flash game to play beer pong that I never finished (link). Another was a program that would pick winning lottery numbers by going out on the web and grabbing past winning numbers to help predict (link). Man, this guy had some ambition way back when what happened to that guy?
Also found a bunch of SimCity screenshots that I apparently thought were worth saving for some reason:
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/startingMap.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/arcologies.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/budget.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/cityWide.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/popedhealth.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/startingMap.JPG
Weird...
It's pretty funny what all I had on the plaza.ufl.edu ftp site. Found some old programs that I wrote way back when. One of them was a flash game to play beer pong that I never finished (link). Another was a program that would pick winning lottery numbers by going out on the web and grabbing past winning numbers to help predict (link). Man, this guy had some ambition way back when what happened to that guy?
Also found a bunch of SimCity screenshots that I apparently thought were worth saving for some reason:
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/startingMap.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/arcologies.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/budget.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/cityWide.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/popedhealth.JPG
http://plaza.ufl.edu/jsammy/simcity/startingMap.JPG
Weird...
Friday, January 29, 2010
The World's Strongest Beers - Food
The World's Strongest Beers - Food & Drink - FOXNews.com
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Figured you beer lovers would like this. Alex, the last one is on the list. Need to locate it!
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Figured you beer lovers would like this. Alex, the last one is on the list. Need to locate it!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
GAYnesville?? =====>(L)
Something I always thought to be true...sure explains a lot about all you guys......
Nick D (Hetero) > Rory (Homo)
Nick D (Hetero) > Rory (Homo)
[L] Ahahahaha
I couldn't help but laugh at this article, mainly because I'm pretty sure I've heard these exact words come out of the mouths of several of you. It's a cautionary tale though... clearly not meant to be said in a public forum.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Rented Toyota Yaris 1 - Costa Rican Jungle River 0
It has been a great while since I have posted on the blog so I have a backlog of happenings to share. Today's post concerns my Costa Rican Adventure.
The above picture is what happens when a bridge washes out and you need to be on the other side of the river. I had purchased full insurance and felt my rented yaris would make it across, or be light enough to push out should the river prevail.
What they do not mention in the tour guides is the easy availability of liquor of all kinds even far removed from civilization. Alcohol reminds people how much fun go fish can be at 4am in the middle of the jungle. It also gave me ample ammunition to try and scratch an item from my bucket list to R. Kelly a monkey in a foreign land, but sadly alcohol also makes the aim poor and the sight hazy.
Costa Rica is more than just failing infrastructure and peed upon monkeys it is also crazy scenic, where a drive across country has many wonders to behold. Upon my return to the states and my place of employment, I was told it by a co-worker that it reminded her of Arkansas. I have not had the chance to set foot in the state of the razorback and Clintons, but if it looks anything like Costa Rica, I would never make an inbred pig caller joke again because they would be some of the smartest people in the world to keep something so beautiful a secret by pretending to be extras from deliverance.
While in Costa Rica I picked up a surf board, mainly because I thought it might be hilarious to visit a Costa Rican ER, but to my surprise being tall and completely uncoordinated do not hamper your ability to surf. WII has given me impressive balance skills that lend themselves nicely to surfing. No pictures were taken during our surf excursion so you will have to take my word on my long board skills.
In our little jungle surfing community we met some expats both of the feline and crazy variety. A grown woman at a bar who speaks only through her lamb chop puppet is completely acceptable in my book, but then again I enjoy people with some freak on them. I also shared my $6 dollar lobster with a cat that hopped in my lap, at $6 dollars I can afford to share my lobster. The spiny lobster is proof of the unfair nature of the universe, you are made delicious and accompany butter perfectly, but have no claws or defense mechanisms with which to spare yourself from the boil.
It was a good time and a land where normal hangover rules do not apply, because apparently you can drink as much costa rican beer as you want and feel no ill effects, unless you happen to be a monkey casually walking through the jungle who just happens to pass below my balcony, then my friend you will feel an ill effect of a whole different variety.
The above picture is what happens when a bridge washes out and you need to be on the other side of the river. I had purchased full insurance and felt my rented yaris would make it across, or be light enough to push out should the river prevail.
What they do not mention in the tour guides is the easy availability of liquor of all kinds even far removed from civilization. Alcohol reminds people how much fun go fish can be at 4am in the middle of the jungle. It also gave me ample ammunition to try and scratch an item from my bucket list to R. Kelly a monkey in a foreign land, but sadly alcohol also makes the aim poor and the sight hazy.
Costa Rica is more than just failing infrastructure and peed upon monkeys it is also crazy scenic, where a drive across country has many wonders to behold. Upon my return to the states and my place of employment, I was told it by a co-worker that it reminded her of Arkansas. I have not had the chance to set foot in the state of the razorback and Clintons, but if it looks anything like Costa Rica, I would never make an inbred pig caller joke again because they would be some of the smartest people in the world to keep something so beautiful a secret by pretending to be extras from deliverance.
While in Costa Rica I picked up a surf board, mainly because I thought it might be hilarious to visit a Costa Rican ER, but to my surprise being tall and completely uncoordinated do not hamper your ability to surf. WII has given me impressive balance skills that lend themselves nicely to surfing. No pictures were taken during our surf excursion so you will have to take my word on my long board skills.
In our little jungle surfing community we met some expats both of the feline and crazy variety. A grown woman at a bar who speaks only through her lamb chop puppet is completely acceptable in my book, but then again I enjoy people with some freak on them. I also shared my $6 dollar lobster with a cat that hopped in my lap, at $6 dollars I can afford to share my lobster. The spiny lobster is proof of the unfair nature of the universe, you are made delicious and accompany butter perfectly, but have no claws or defense mechanisms with which to spare yourself from the boil.
It was a good time and a land where normal hangover rules do not apply, because apparently you can drink as much costa rican beer as you want and feel no ill effects, unless you happen to be a monkey casually walking through the jungle who just happens to pass below my balcony, then my friend you will feel an ill effect of a whole different variety.
Growing Up - Step 1
So now that I am in a serious relationship again and bachelor life appears to be over, I decided to re-focus on the long-term and make some changes financially. The most obvious change being reducing my $600 car payment on my Evolution. After about two months of removing/selling parts and finding a car, I finally made the deal this weekend.
From $36k 2008 Mitsubishi Evo GSR...
To $18k 2005 Subaru WRX STI...
Obviously I was crazy upside-down in the Evo, but I was able to sell all my aftermarket parts for about $6k, so I was able to get out cleanly...which is a miracle considering I owned it 1 year in January.
Step 1 Complete.
From $36k 2008 Mitsubishi Evo GSR...
To $18k 2005 Subaru WRX STI...
Obviously I was crazy upside-down in the Evo, but I was able to sell all my aftermarket parts for about $6k, so I was able to get out cleanly...which is a miracle considering I owned it 1 year in January.
Step 1 Complete.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Yeah, none of that
Our HOA dues hard at work. They recently put up these signs around our neighborhood to prevent... well hmm, I guess I don't know what.
Friday, January 22, 2010
This is for you Alex
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Figured you'd like that. OK so it didn't go directly to the pic in reference, but scroll down....you'll see what I'm talking about.
Figured you'd like that. OK so it didn't go directly to the pic in reference, but scroll down....you'll see what I'm talking about.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tebow is walking on thin ice
Very interesting that he is doing this. Not that I am totally opposed to the message, in moderation, but for someone who tries to have a squeaky image this is an interesting move.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Cut the Cord
So last night at around 11pm something miraculous occurred.
We finally cut the cord and cancelled our service with DIRECTV. Furthermore, we did not replace them with any new cable/satellite provider.
We will now be getting all of our content through HD Over-the-air, Hulu, Netflix, ESPN 360, or possibly purchasing a season of something through I-Tunes.
I'm sure there will be an adjustment period as watching whatever was on was the fall-back activity in times of boredom but it got to the point where we just couldn't justify the cost each month.
Anyone else out there cut the cord or thinking about it?
We finally cut the cord and cancelled our service with DIRECTV. Furthermore, we did not replace them with any new cable/satellite provider.
We will now be getting all of our content through HD Over-the-air, Hulu, Netflix, ESPN 360, or possibly purchasing a season of something through I-Tunes.
I'm sure there will be an adjustment period as watching whatever was on was the fall-back activity in times of boredom but it got to the point where we just couldn't justify the cost each month.
Anyone else out there cut the cord or thinking about it?
Monday, January 18, 2010
Race Results
In response to Nick's last comment on the previous race post, I am being compelled by an individual with whom I share residence to post the following picture:
Upon close inspection you can see that one of us was given an overall ranking of 4855 while the other was given an overall ranking of 4854 even though the times were identical. Some might call this a victory, others might call shenanigans.
You be the judge.
Upon close inspection you can see that one of us was given an overall ranking of 4855 while the other was given an overall ranking of 4854 even though the times were identical. Some might call this a victory, others might call shenanigans.You be the judge.
Senate Seat
Drew what are your thoughts on the race tomorrow? Can the repub's pull that bad boy off, not knowing to much, but it seems to be huge as far as the whole health care battle rages on.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Race Day Tomorrow
Headin' up to Phoenix today, then race day is tomorrow. Wish us luck (and wish luck to Jae to beat Jenny)!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
[L] Competitor Wireless
So Jen & I are doing another PF Chang's 1/2 Marathon this next Sunday. I just got an email from PF Changs about this website https://www.competitorwireless.com/ where friends & family can track a runner's progress through the event and receive text updates at certain splits.
It's not free ($2 for the first runner, $1 for each additional runner) so it's obviously not for everyone but maybe some of you might be interested and no doubt my mom will be interested :).
It's not free ($2 for the first runner, $1 for each additional runner) so it's obviously not for everyone but maybe some of you might be interested and no doubt my mom will be interested :).
Monday, January 11, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Repaired 360
As many of you heard, Alex's 360 fell victim to the dreaded RROD. Instead of paying to get it fixed by Microsoft, he offered it up to me for a repair attempt while he got a new one. One heatsink modification and intentional overheat later... a working 360! Hopefully the fix will prove to be permanent.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Cold!
Hey Drew,
It must be cold where you're at. I'm not sure if it's just rumors, but I heard someone actually saw a Democrat with his hands in his own pockets.
Any truth to this?
It must be cold where you're at. I'm not sure if it's just rumors, but I heard someone actually saw a Democrat with his hands in his own pockets.
Any truth to this?
Saturday, January 02, 2010
X Box
So I got my Xbox Live account all set up. My gamertag is fasoli312. Add me as a friend so you all can kill me in Call of Duty.
Friday, January 01, 2010
I guess everyone is too busy...
...Happy New Year everyone! Jen and I are officially old as we didn't really do much of anything. We did pick up some baby-back ribs and let me just say that it's a good thing Eve wasn't made out of a pig's rib because Adam would have eaten her. What'd all the cool people do for nye?
By the way, did anyone else see Dick Clark? Talk about hard to watch.
By the way, did anyone else see Dick Clark? Talk about hard to watch.
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