I have to admit

I'm not the storyteller my Dad was, and I'm not the writer my Mom is. So, unless something really interesting happens, this blog is moribund.

TTFN

I guess summer has come and gone

That pretty much says it all.

Rain again

We had a glorious, sunny weekend. Today it's back to light rain.

Drizzly

While the rest of the country roasts, here near Seattle it's 60s and light rain. I grew up in Phoenix, but I'm enjoying this.

Field again

I'll mostly be out in the field for the rest of the week. Even though the new phone has a flash, I still won't take shots in a sanican.

Another day, another $1.05

Yes, I'm making more money for the next few weeks. My boss is on vacation and I'm Acting Boss (cue fanfare.)  Is not a huge amount of money, but will be noticeable in my check.

New phone

I got a new phone in the last couple of days. This one has a flash, so no more problem with dark stalls.

The outside is finished

The work on the outside of the house is finished. Fresh paint, roof cleaned, patio pressure-washed, landscaping cleaned up.

I'm back

You see, there were these pirates who captured me while I was sailing the South Seas...

Too bad, but I have just been slacking. I still don't feel like I have anything to say.

Spring is

Thinking about arriving. Now that summer is almost here (tomorrow), spring finally feels like it might be here. They don't call this month Junuary around here for nothing.

I'm too old for this shit

Well, not this shit, but for spending my weekend going up and down a ladder working on the roof. I'm near crippled.

Field work

I'll be out in the field most of this week. I refuse to even try to take a shot in a Sani-can.

Memorial Day

It's the day set aside to honor those who have served. Do that.

Spring growth

The lawn is in full spring mode. You can almost hear it growing. And it pisses me off because I have to keep the damn thing mowed.

Back in the office

Amazing how much crap can pile up in a week off.

Home again

Back to the cool, rainy northwest. And it's nice.

Luau

I think the luau we went to has worked its way through. Generally, if your poop floats, there's to much fat in your diet; and there was lots of fat in that meal.  Today though, the only way that pig would have been better was if it had bacon.

Still in paradise

We went to a luau last evening. I ate good food, had nice conversation, and was stimulated by many gyrating hips.

Time zones

Here I am, thousands of miles from home, wide awake and ready to get started. Problem is, it's only 6 AM here.  By the time I get acclimated to the local time it will be time to go home. Could be worse, could be raining.

Summer breeze

Got one here!  Beach later.

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Traveling again

Well, soon.  Headed for the tropics in two days.

My favorite app

I think my favorite app on my Android phone is Tricorder. It's a functioning Star Trek tricorder!  While it can't help you find dilithium, it will scan the local gravitational field, magnetic field, cell signal, WiFi signal, and acoustic spectrum; all the time making cool 60's sci-fi noises.

Kilt 2 on order

My second Utilikilt is on order and should be here by Monday. This one is a basil Survival model.

Back in the office

And I'm even putting the training to use!

Long week

I was in training most of last week in the Land of Auto Flushers.   My brain has been turned to mush.

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Happy Easter

Resurrection of Christ or bunnies and chicks? Or is it a celebration of Spring coopted by Christians?

It's Friday

Yeah, it's only been a three-day week for me, but I'm tired.

OK Mother Nature

Enough is enough.  Wet snow on the ground this morning.

Back to work

Four working days off, how the fuck did I accumulate all this shit in my inbox?

Hungover

Good wedding, great reception. That is all.

In Gilbert Arizona

Waiting for breakfast to be delivered to the room.  Long travel day yesterday; pick up tux and rehearsal today.

Traveling

I'll be traveling the next week or so. Posting may be more sporadic than usual.

Bristol Chart and the Blustery Day

It's a lovely day outside. Contrary to the normal Seattle gloom and drizzle, it's *raining* and a bit windy. I like it.

Working today

That is all

Friday!

Unfortunately, it's not payday and I am working this weekend. But it's still Friday.

Getting ready for a trip

Mrs Bristol and I are going to visit AZ next weekend for a friend's wedding. I enjoy travel alone; with wife, not so much.

I'm one of those people who arrive at the airport 3 hours before my flight, get through security, grab a coffee and newspaper and relax until it's time to board. She, on the other hand, leaves home with just enough time to get to the airport and rush to the gate as they are boarding; it doesn't help that she needs a wheelchair for the long treks. We pack differently, I have a carry on packed two days in advance; she's still throwing too much stuff into a huge suitcase as we're heading out the door.

She's also a nervous flier, where I am the exact opposite. So she's also doped up on antianxiety meds; a little turbulence and she's a basket case. I'm looking forward to being there, but not to getting there.

Snow?

Yes, it's snowing right now.

High-resolution photos of Fukushima Daiichi

See them here. http://bit.ly/eZ1Nti

Vegas

I need a Vegas break.  I have three vacations scheduled this year, but none to Vegas.  Going to Reno in August, but the "Biggest Little City in the West" just doesn't have the same vibe.

Young cats

Our kittens are growing up.  They'll be a year old next month.  Still active pains in the butt, but loveable.

Yep, Spring is definitely here

We hit the magic temperature yesterday. The slugs hatched!! The driveway here at work was awash with baby slugs.

Spring is still around

But it's hiding behind the rain clouds.

Feeling old today

Not sure why, but feeling old A.D. tired today.  I'll get over it I'm sure.

I think Spring is arriving

Today is the first day it actually really feels like Spring. I'm not sure what that feeling is, but it's definitely there today.

Much better today

Yesterday I wasn't fit company, was snappy and easily annoyed. Much Mike comfortable in my skin today.

Quiet

It's quiet in here today!  I'm the only one in the office and all I hear is the ticking of the clock on the wall and the traffic on the freeway outside. I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts.

I am the boss of you

At least for the next few days.  Boss is on vacation so I'm the boss. No real difference in what I do, but I get paid 5% more for it.

Much better today

Still annoyed with spouse, but I'll survive.

It's a beautiful day today, may be our first official 60 degree day of the year.

Frustrated

And yes, a female is involved.  A medical thing that Mrs Bristol has been putting off for a couple of years is suddenly interfering with a planned trip. Sometimes I'm not sure why I'm still married…

Mostly finished

I took care of most of the stuff I need to get done yesterday. I'm paying for it today, but will finish it up today.

Busy weekend ahead

Lots of stuff that I need to get done the next two days and maybe not enough time to finish them all. I guess I should get off my dead ass and get started...

I think I needed that

Life has been quiet lately and I like it that way.  I should post this one on my Facebook page, but I won't.