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Wind AF already. Ran the string trimmer for 3 hrs or so yesterday. I think my arms are still shaking. . . And I have poison ivy.
What is this sleep that you speak of? I know it not...Jeez, guys, would you pipe down? I’m still trying to get to sleep.
couldn't sleep, then had the kind of dreams that's you're very mentally involved in so woke up feeling not at all rested. last day of pops being here. taking him to coffee with a friend of his this morning, then 14yo to his first day of summer hs football workouts this afternoon. suppose i'll squeeze a bit of work in there somewhere...
Hey fam! I'm a little tired and sore this morning after doing a half Ironman yesterday. The swim was 1.2 miles down the Connecticut River, but there wasn't much current assist so my swim was slow as usual. The 56 mile bike ride was hilly but still a fast course. I didn't push the effort too much and averaged 19.1 mph (2500' of uphill). It rained for the majority of the ride and temp was 57. Unpleasant! My hands and forearms got so cold that by end of the ride I could not squeeze my water bottles. Since I didn't pedal hard, I had plenty of juice left in my legs for the 13.1 mile run and I banged out a 1:36 half marathon. My total race time was 5:22. Not bad for a training race!
WORK
There was some fuckery yesterday. Guy at work called me three times, while out on a ride. I ignored them of course and sent an email with something like "can't take call, in middle of forest. Will look at it later or you try X and solve it yourself". Dude panics and does something totally different. So now I'm guessing we will have duplicate pieces of information somewhere - but thats his problem.
Anyways, coffee.
There was some fuckery yesterday. Guy at work called me three times, while out on a ride. I ignored them of course and sent an email with something like "can't take call, in middle of forest. Will look at it later or you try X and solve it yourself". Dude panics and does something totally different. So now I'm guessing we will have duplicate pieces of information somewhere - but thats his problem.
Anyways, coffee.
Hello fronds!
Spoke with new employer type guy today. He sounds awesome. I successfully negotiated a signing bonus which removes the anxiety I had about leaving so much cash on the table at my current place. So now the move is a positive one in salary, bonus, title, coworkers, likely commute, science I'll be working with, career growth, and company outlook. I guess it's a no brainer.
Spoke with new employer type guy today. He sounds awesome. I successfully negotiated a signing bonus which removes the anxiety I had about leaving so much cash on the table at my current place. So now the move is a positive one in salary, bonus, title, coworkers, likely commute, science I'll be working with, career growth, and company outlook. I guess it's a no brainer.
what started as a fun ride yesterday was cut short by another friend's crash. he's all good though, not borked.we medicated at the brewery afterwards and OOF do I feel like trash today.
Removed the central vac system that came with the house. No regrats. Does anyone actually use those any longer?
Time for some worky work.
How it started…
How it’s going…
Still need to dig the curved walkway to the Bong Shed™ into the earth a bit, and then later this summer we’ll fill in a bunch of very low spot and seed the whole area. Next year we’ll do some more proper landscaping with plants and shrubs and whatnot. We had some trenches dug for electrical, as well as excavated an old concrete root cellar, so that side of the yard was/is a mess. Should be really nice when we get done.
How it’s going…
Still need to dig the curved walkway to the Bong Shed™ into the earth a bit, and then later this summer we’ll fill in a bunch of very low spot and seed the whole area. Next year we’ll do some more proper landscaping with plants and shrubs and whatnot. We had some trenches dug for electrical, as well as excavated an old concrete root cellar, so that side of the yard was/is a mess. Should be really nice when we get done.
run it in reverse and make your house into a giant hotbox.
Removed the central vac system that came with the house. No regrats. Does anyone actually use those any longer?
Time for some worky work.
i saw parts of colorado had some weather....
we medicated at the brewery afterwards and OOF do I feel like trash today.
True story. Saturday was sketch out by Toshi.
It always "looks" gnarly in the foothills, but doesn't get as bad until the storms move east and warm.
Morning Monkeys.
So the property manager sent an email to my boss last night that there was a power issue at the office. I figured that out when I got there this morning and the fire panel was beeping. The elevator has no power and the stairs aren't accessible from the outside. I will be working from the shed today.
So the property manager sent an email to my boss last night that there was a power issue at the office. I figured that out when I got there this morning and the fire panel was beeping. The elevator has no power and the stairs aren't accessible from the outside. I will be working from the shed today.
Funny, they don't look Polish.
Tried to work from home today as I have shit ton of work that needs to be done and I am constantly distracted when in the office. The whole morning was a constant string of IMs and phone calls from people asking for help. As a Sr engineer I am expected to spend 50% of my time helping and mentoring younger less experienced engineers but that 50% is never used to determine what work I am expected to deliver. Thankfully quiet after lunch.
@Pesqueeb and his colleagues seemingly doing solid work at COS airport.
Colorado city dubbed 2nd-worst 'spot for summer travel' in US | OutThere Colorado
Forbes Advisor recently released their ranking for the 'worst cities for summer travel' in the United States and two Colorado spots can be found high on the list.
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Counting down the days until graduation....16 but I will only have my HS classes until Thursday then it's exams for them and my MS classes I will have until next Tuesday. Just keep swimming....
Here. Hannah is at daycare currently. They are trying to account for her ADHD a little better now with a fidget and some break time as needed. Haley is getting ready for our trip with Wifey. They are currently off getting the family we are having to spend $700 to fly out from FL to "watch Layla" which actually means they are here to be close for MIL1. Me? Work. That and the Dr has given me a small dose of on-demand ADHD drugs. See if I can get more efficiency on the days that I actually need it without blowing up myself every day.
Edit: and... It looks like multiple cracks in the kart. Fuck.
Edit: and... It looks like multiple cracks in the kart. Fuck.
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The Bridgestone was stolen today. I am very saddened by this. It was a special bike. I was careless and it's all on me. While I was swimming.
Boo!
Probably worth a call to the local pawn shop since that's an uncommon brand in this day and age
RPD takes care of that I hope.
Fucking bikes, maaaaaan…