I'm going to get back to bloggin' regularly.
First off...yes, it's Saturday. Yes, I'm at work. In production...no matter what field you are in...if it's production, you can usually expect to "make up" for a holiday. We're making up for the 4th of July today.
This new job is going to be OK. The drive is long mileage wise, but I'm getting used to it. The road is quiet and deserted, the Sirius radio has my favorite show on during the drive time, and I'm treating myself to a cup of store bought coffee every morning. It helps me get up knowing that it's there.
We're achieving some pretty good results. I'm getting a lot of praise. I think I'm going to enjoy not being the Superintendent for awhile. I've seen my boss (he used to be my counterpart until I took this move) get ran around and stopped every 5 seconds for stupid questions. I see what I probably have looked like over the last few years. I feel sorry for him, and I don't want to ask him any questions even though I'm new. I'm almost apologetic for stopping him.
Did I mention football around the corner? UGA recruiting really took off like a rocket last month. Today, a defensive end is decided to play for either Bama or UGA. He'll decide around noon. I'll check back and see what he did.
Otherwise...things are going well. I'll be in Grand Jury Monday and Tuesday. In two weeks, we're going to the beach. When we come back, the kids are back in school. Things are just zipping along.
Before you know it, it will be the holiday and I'll be wondering where the football season went.
Help me find momma's clock
Brass face, with a waterfowl standing by some reeds. Respond to the most recent post if you have any leads.
Greg's Minister of Information
Greg is working full time on his song writing career.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
a little bit of everything
I'm back to blogging every day now. Or, at least I think so.
work has been busy, but the results are encouraging. I even got a call at home to congratulate me for the success. That's refreshing.
I enjoyed a long 4 day weekend over the 4th of July. We had visiting relatives in town. There was some good food, some Euchre, and a trip to Six Flags involved. Check my wife's picture on FACEBOOK to see us going down the Log jamboree. Gracie's face is priceless.
My mom had a scare. She has a possible blockage of her liver bile duct. Possible gallstone, or possibly something else. Her mom (my grandma) and her sister (my Aunt Rhonda) both died of complications from cancer of the liver bile duct. Well, it turned out to be a gallstone. We're praising GOD for it.
One quick note about football.....if Favre comes back to play for the Vikings, I think they might win the Super Bowl...or at least the NFC. I told that to my friend Marc, and he thought I might be crazy.
However, the Vikings have a awesome defense, especially against the run, and the top rushing attack in the league. They have a big play receiver in Barrien (sp?). However, they have had terrible QB play. They drafted Percy Havin, who will give them a big play threat. Throw in Favre...who isn't what he used to be but is light years ahead of what they have now....and I think they could go all the way.
For what it's worth, I picked them to make it to the Super Bowl last year. Maybe I was 1 year too early.
work has been busy, but the results are encouraging. I even got a call at home to congratulate me for the success. That's refreshing.
I enjoyed a long 4 day weekend over the 4th of July. We had visiting relatives in town. There was some good food, some Euchre, and a trip to Six Flags involved. Check my wife's picture on FACEBOOK to see us going down the Log jamboree. Gracie's face is priceless.
My mom had a scare. She has a possible blockage of her liver bile duct. Possible gallstone, or possibly something else. Her mom (my grandma) and her sister (my Aunt Rhonda) both died of complications from cancer of the liver bile duct. Well, it turned out to be a gallstone. We're praising GOD for it.
One quick note about football.....if Favre comes back to play for the Vikings, I think they might win the Super Bowl...or at least the NFC. I told that to my friend Marc, and he thought I might be crazy.
However, the Vikings have a awesome defense, especially against the run, and the top rushing attack in the league. They have a big play receiver in Barrien (sp?). However, they have had terrible QB play. They drafted Percy Havin, who will give them a big play threat. Throw in Favre...who isn't what he used to be but is light years ahead of what they have now....and I think they could go all the way.
For what it's worth, I picked them to make it to the Super Bowl last year. Maybe I was 1 year too early.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
been busy
not much to report. I've been busy at work. The drive is too long to be nice, but it's not too bad. I've been stopping for a cup of coffee on the way. I'll probably continue that practice.
I won't be bloggin' as much for awhile...I'm going to get settled more before I blog at work.
Football news coming soon. I'm getting my EARLY predictions ready.
I just ate crab legs (insert your joke here, Kelly....you know, something about Klingons) with Marc and Jason. Jason's treat, it was a birthday present. We had a good time talking about everything...sports, weddings, etc.
More later..
I won't be bloggin' as much for awhile...I'm going to get settled more before I blog at work.
Football news coming soon. I'm getting my EARLY predictions ready.
I just ate crab legs (insert your joke here, Kelly....you know, something about Klingons) with Marc and Jason. Jason's treat, it was a birthday present. We had a good time talking about everything...sports, weddings, etc.
More later..
Monday, June 29, 2009
Today was my first day. I'm pretty sure I will be fine.
It's 46 miles away, and it took be 1 hr to get there.
Paperwork isn't very complicated, and I won't be expected to stay late very often.
I got along with everyone very well.
I think this will work out. More later.
It's 46 miles away, and it took be 1 hr to get there.
Paperwork isn't very complicated, and I won't be expected to stay late very often.
I got along with everyone very well.
I think this will work out. More later.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Death of a weirdo
Just FYI.
The death of a hero of mine, who I never met, probably wouldn't cause me to drop my responsibilities and travel to go stand beside the hospital.
How/why are these people flocking to follow Michael Jackson's body around?
His death....I guess you could call it tragic, but mostly due to his young age....is a national news story. He had some fun tunes and they are playing them a lot right now. I'm a Thriller man myself. Really, to this day, when I hear him, I remember a girl I went to Elementary School who loved him...Jamie Brooks. I'll probably always associate the two of them in my mind.
Even if Michael Jackson never molested the kids.....I frankly have no idea what ever happened with the court case....nobody could argue that he wasn't weird.
He was weird. I know weird. I am weird. He was weird. Maybe if you're rich and famous (he was beyond both) at a young age, you can't be "normal". What is "normal" anyway?
Everyone is weird to some degree. However, you can't be a grown a$$ man and sleep in a bed with kids that aren't yours just because you want to do it. I mean....stranded in a blizzard with one hotel room...maybe. However, you can't just do it at your dad-gum house just because you want to be with kids. That's.....well, it's weird.
Thank you. I just argued that Michael Jackson is weird. Next, I'll argue that fire is hot, and that the Braves need a power hitter in the middle of their lineup.
The death of a hero of mine, who I never met, probably wouldn't cause me to drop my responsibilities and travel to go stand beside the hospital.
How/why are these people flocking to follow Michael Jackson's body around?
His death....I guess you could call it tragic, but mostly due to his young age....is a national news story. He had some fun tunes and they are playing them a lot right now. I'm a Thriller man myself. Really, to this day, when I hear him, I remember a girl I went to Elementary School who loved him...Jamie Brooks. I'll probably always associate the two of them in my mind.
Even if Michael Jackson never molested the kids.....I frankly have no idea what ever happened with the court case....nobody could argue that he wasn't weird.
He was weird. I know weird. I am weird. He was weird. Maybe if you're rich and famous (he was beyond both) at a young age, you can't be "normal". What is "normal" anyway?
Everyone is weird to some degree. However, you can't be a grown a$$ man and sleep in a bed with kids that aren't yours just because you want to do it. I mean....stranded in a blizzard with one hotel room...maybe. However, you can't just do it at your dad-gum house just because you want to be with kids. That's.....well, it's weird.
Thank you. I just argued that Michael Jackson is weird. Next, I'll argue that fire is hot, and that the Braves need a power hitter in the middle of their lineup.
Goodbye
This is my last day here at this facility. I'll be going to "The Rock" starting Monday.
I have a long day of handshakes (not as good as milkshakes), hugs, tears, etc. I appreciate their emotion. It's always good to be loved and recognized.
That's being said...it's going to be a hard thing to go through. I've been going through it all week, but this is the big one today. I just want to get this day over with and move on to the next chapter in my career.
See you later, dear reader.
I have a long day of handshakes (not as good as milkshakes), hugs, tears, etc. I appreciate their emotion. It's always good to be loved and recognized.
That's being said...it's going to be a hard thing to go through. I've been going through it all week, but this is the big one today. I just want to get this day over with and move on to the next chapter in my career.
See you later, dear reader.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Football predictions
I'm still going through my football predictions. I'll be posting them as I get them finished.
My accuracy last year was somewhat questionable as I admitted that I had UGA winning the national championship. Although I always predict that, I did it last year because I couldn't stand to predict them to lose any games since they were the preseason #1.
What did I get right?
I predicted Florida to go 11-1 in the regular season.
I said Bama would win the West.
I said Georgia Tech would win 9 games.
Those are pretty good predictions.
Anyway, I'm sure almost everyone will have Florida winning it all again. how can you NOT predict that when the have almost everyone from last year's national championship team back?
Bama will take a step back on offense, but will still be good due to Saban and his defense.
Ole Miss might win the West for the first time since we went to a divisional 17 years ago.
Georgia will have 6 games that they should win, without having to analyze too much of it. Don't get me wrong....I WILL analyze it, but I'm pretty sure about these before I get started....South Carlina, Arizona State, Vandy, Tennessee, Tennessee Tech, and Kentucky. Some of those games might be close, but we should win them.
I can't pencil in wins for Auburn or Arkansas yet. Not yet, anyway. Georgia Tech and Oklahoma State are toss up games right now. Florida and LSU will be tough. Alabama rotates off and Arkansas rotates on.....which despite what everyone thinks, I don't think that's such a good thing. Well, it might be, but I'm not sure. I can see Arkansas having a wonderful passing attack which might hurt us since we have an inexperienced CB playing opposite of Prince Miller. Bama is losing a 5th year QB and their two best offensive lineman.
I felt good about Okie State in the home opener in Stillwater, but I don't feel so good about it now. We beat them 35-14 three years ago, but their offense might be even better this year with great WRs (did I mention we will have questions in our secondary), their defense should be tough....plus it's on the road and it's the season opener.
My accuracy last year was somewhat questionable as I admitted that I had UGA winning the national championship. Although I always predict that, I did it last year because I couldn't stand to predict them to lose any games since they were the preseason #1.
What did I get right?
I predicted Florida to go 11-1 in the regular season.
I said Bama would win the West.
I said Georgia Tech would win 9 games.
Those are pretty good predictions.
Anyway, I'm sure almost everyone will have Florida winning it all again. how can you NOT predict that when the have almost everyone from last year's national championship team back?
Bama will take a step back on offense, but will still be good due to Saban and his defense.
Ole Miss might win the West for the first time since we went to a divisional 17 years ago.
Georgia will have 6 games that they should win, without having to analyze too much of it. Don't get me wrong....I WILL analyze it, but I'm pretty sure about these before I get started....South Carlina, Arizona State, Vandy, Tennessee, Tennessee Tech, and Kentucky. Some of those games might be close, but we should win them.
I can't pencil in wins for Auburn or Arkansas yet. Not yet, anyway. Georgia Tech and Oklahoma State are toss up games right now. Florida and LSU will be tough. Alabama rotates off and Arkansas rotates on.....which despite what everyone thinks, I don't think that's such a good thing. Well, it might be, but I'm not sure. I can see Arkansas having a wonderful passing attack which might hurt us since we have an inexperienced CB playing opposite of Prince Miller. Bama is losing a 5th year QB and their two best offensive lineman.
I felt good about Okie State in the home opener in Stillwater, but I don't feel so good about it now. We beat them 35-14 three years ago, but their offense might be even better this year with great WRs (did I mention we will have questions in our secondary), their defense should be tough....plus it's on the road and it's the season opener.
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