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W2's are done. 11 companies, 15000 forms, >$1 billion in total wages. I'm glad that's done. PITA.
I just submitted an online request through our IT website for a $2000 laptop and monitor, and the request got routed right back to me for approval. Ok, sure, I approve of this request.
A lady who aggressively changed lane then continued directly into my lane and where I was so I was only saved by decent Volvo handling and no cars in the lane left of me so I could move over. A couple of scary seconds in the car. I need to be even more alert next time I see aggressive driving like that and make sure I have an escape planned.
This morning has been a total shit show and its barely 10am.
I woke up and found that a manager had sent a meeting invite for 8am. Sure no problem, but don't send the invite for it at 11pm the night before. wtf mate?
It snowed quite a bit over night, which judging from the lack of snow plowing being done, no one was expecting it. It took me an hour to go 7km. wtf mate?
I pushed back the meeting this morning because of the traffic and get on the webex. Had to use WebEx's shitty remote control feature to access this persons computer all the way over in China. Only to discover they are not on our work network; so there we go, lets make another hop and VPN into a city no where close to them. Oh and then lets RDP to a computer from over there, back to friggin' Toronto. wtf mate?
And now I get to have a coffee. HELL Fin YEAH.
I woke up and found that a manager had sent a meeting invite for 8am. Sure no problem, but don't send the invite for it at 11pm the night before. wtf mate?
It snowed quite a bit over night, which judging from the lack of snow plowing being done, no one was expecting it. It took me an hour to go 7km. wtf mate?
I pushed back the meeting this morning because of the traffic and get on the webex. Had to use WebEx's shitty remote control feature to access this persons computer all the way over in China. Only to discover they are not on our work network; so there we go, lets make another hop and VPN into a city no where close to them. Oh and then lets RDP to a computer from over there, back to friggin' Toronto. wtf mate?
And now I get to have a coffee. HELL Fin YEAH.
35* and clear this morning. The 3 am wake up call sucked donkey dicks. Having lunch at 8 am is strange. And I need moar coffee....
Morning Monkeys.
Why do short weeks feel WAY too long? I seem to be having network issues, I should call it a day and try fresh tomorrow. Ugh.
Why do short weeks feel WAY too long? I seem to be having network issues, I should call it a day and try fresh tomorrow. Ugh.
you should celebrate with a whole cake.
One of my big take aways from my first motorcycle class was "leave yourself an out" and I use that in my commute daily.
For whatever reason, folks like to be in front of me. No matter my speed or distance from the car in front of me, folks just NEED to pass me. I tend to stay in the right lane unless actually passing.
I approve of this message. When do you get it?
buy it already.
maybe next year
There are signs that actually say that, yet some folks just rather cruise in the left without a fuck to give.
Here. New glasses came in last night; still getting used to them. I can for sure read better, but they are a bit warped around the fringe as the lens is slightly curved.
Had a really good conversation with a buddy who helps me out with Haley's skiing last night. He was a 25 year ski racer, so he picks out the little details of bad habits to try and nix early. I got a long video of her on Sunday because he likes to get periodic updates of her. He pointed out that her boots aren't flexing enough, so we need to loosen there (things you don't know when you are not an advanced skier). And this should mean something to the skier folk, but apparently the way she turns is really weird for her age in that she articulates her inside knee up to keep both skis on the slope. Given her boots don't flex, it looks like she's turning (and generally well) on just straight power. Then her flip side is that she pivots during her turns, which she probably picked up from me, unfortunately.
Had a really good conversation with a buddy who helps me out with Haley's skiing last night. He was a 25 year ski racer, so he picks out the little details of bad habits to try and nix early. I got a long video of her on Sunday because he likes to get periodic updates of her. He pointed out that her boots aren't flexing enough, so we need to loosen there (things you don't know when you are not an advanced skier). And this should mean something to the skier folk, but apparently the way she turns is really weird for her age in that she articulates her inside knee up to keep both skis on the slope. Given her boots don't flex, it looks like she's turning (and generally well) on just straight power. Then her flip side is that she pivots during her turns, which she probably picked up from me, unfortunately.
I was 16 and only had a permit when I was allowed to drive a Saab 900 turbo on the Autobahn. They took keeping to the right unless passing very seriously.
Man... this sorta horseshit would take all the fun out of skiing for me. Remind me never to allow any video to be taken to present to any ski racers any time soon.
That's because the Bundespolizei are not fucking around and will actually ENFORCE the "no passing on the right" law. AFAIK.
one of my old directors from switzerland actually got his license suspended for 6 months for passing on the right.
And here (in CO specifically), if you follow this, you'll get NOWHERE fast. Last time we drove back from skiing, I passed probably DOZENS of cars, while using the right lane. Here the slow lane is the left lane.
Colorado: Texas JrAnd here (in CO specifically), if you follow this, you'll get NOWHERE fast. Last time we drove back from skiing, I passed probably DOZENS of cars, while using the right lane. Here the slow lane is the left lane.
I brought my laptop home yesterday because I had to bring the boy to the orthodontist at 11 today. I figured it would be easier to work from home in the morning. turns out it was the right call. It's been nuking all day (easily 12" since yesterday) and it's warming up. The roads are ridiculously slippery. it's supposed to warm up and turn to rain tonight too. 
all this beautiful fresh fluffy snow is going to go to shit. 
all this beautiful fresh fluffy snow is going to go to shit. Then I tell her to show me something cool and she tries to ski backwards or find a jump, so...Man... this sorta horseshit would take all the fun out of skiing for me. Remind me never to allow any video to be taken to present to any ski racers any time soon.
this is the equivalent of being the soccer mom that yell's at the other team's parents when they're 5.
Heh. It has been like that for ~40 years.
Texas the Third?
I started watching the new Lost in Space on the Netflix during my trainer workouts. I like it so far...love the Robot character. Westworld season 2 pissed me off.