Doctor appointments suck, even when you know what's wrong. I have another appointment on Monday with a vascular doctor to determine why my legs are not getting enough circulation. Hopefully, I don't have a drastic measure done to improve my circulation. Oh, well.
It looks like I'm limited to episode reviews for Season 4 of Atlantis, instead of what I had (which has been deleted). Disappointed, yes, understood, also yes, especially if I want to get noticed.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
October 1st
Are you ready for the playoffs in baseball? Yes? No? Well, we're not. There's another game to be played in the wacky National League this evening. This in mind, I was anxiously awaiting who was going to be covering the game. It happens to be Turner Broadcasting, who is in its first year of covering the postseason for MLB. What an exciting way to begin the coverage, a one game play-in to determine the Wild card in the NL. It will be the Colorado Rockies playing the San Diego Padres in Denver tonight at 4:30 PM Pacific. Only time will tell if the H Street trio with a bit of rookie sweetness (Hawpe, Holliday, and Helton with Tulowitzki) will overcome the ace pitching of the power arm, Jake Peavy, in tonight's critical matchup.
In other news, I get to keep everything on for another month as I paid the bills. It's hard to do when yours truly doesn't get his motor in gear and act like he wants a job. Is Lord Z sorry? No. He just blasted a few more brain cells in the direction of the only things that matter to him: The bed, the TV, and Baron Destructo's alter ego's job, where he wants to be: Stargate Central.
In other news, I get to keep everything on for another month as I paid the bills. It's hard to do when yours truly doesn't get his motor in gear and act like he wants a job. Is Lord Z sorry? No. He just blasted a few more brain cells in the direction of the only things that matter to him: The bed, the TV, and Baron Destructo's alter ego's job, where he wants to be: Stargate Central.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
September 30th #2
I usually don't post on Sundays. Today was different. As part of an agreement, I had to go to church for the first time in 20+ years. The agreement: Go to church or lose Atlantis Season 3 until I do. The things I get myself into. Sacrifices must be made, however, and I'm back to NFL watching in bed during the football season next week.
The Lord of the Zs continues his Sunday vigil next week, and will do so until football season ends. This is his second year in existence after a sore butt continuously complained for nine years of misery and in the butt's words, "hell in the Deathmobile."
Lord Z is going back to his cubicle to watch his football as soon as his disciple arrives in the palace.
The Lord of the Zs continues his Sunday vigil next week, and will do so until football season ends. This is his second year in existence after a sore butt continuously complained for nine years of misery and in the butt's words, "hell in the Deathmobile."
Lord Z is going back to his cubicle to watch his football as soon as his disciple arrives in the palace.
September 30th
I have permission to do this on my blog after several e-mails between myself and Baron Destructo. So, each week after a viewing of the best show on TV, I will post a review of the episode in question. Today's Episode: Stargate Atlantis, Season 4, Episode 1: Adrift. Enjoy! This is taken from one of the e-mails.
Watched Adrift twice yesterday and I can sum it up in one word: Wow. The tension between McKay and Sheppard, the fight to save Weir, the asteroid sequence, the city protecting itself (the shield sequence with the wayward crewmen), McKay's defiance and last, but not least, the hyperspace safety protocol discussion. Exciting stuff. I was thinking along the same lines as Sheppard with regards to Weir's nanites being activated to the tune of screaming at my TV at McKay "You're an idiot!", with good reason. I actually shed a few tears at Ronon's frank and emotional (for him) admission to Weir. Weir going Replicator, that's going to be shocking, but not unexpected to this fan (think of the "You're an idiot" line).
Next episode: Lifeline
Got to go.
Watched Adrift twice yesterday and I can sum it up in one word: Wow. The tension between McKay and Sheppard, the fight to save Weir, the asteroid sequence, the city protecting itself (the shield sequence with the wayward crewmen), McKay's defiance and last, but not least, the hyperspace safety protocol discussion. Exciting stuff. I was thinking along the same lines as Sheppard with regards to Weir's nanites being activated to the tune of screaming at my TV at McKay "You're an idiot!", with good reason. I actually shed a few tears at Ronon's frank and emotional (for him) admission to Weir. Weir going Replicator, that's going to be shocking, but not unexpected to this fan (think of the "You're an idiot" line).
Next episode: Lifeline
Got to go.
Friday, September 7, 2007
September 7
Great news, good news and bad news today:
The great news: My laptop computer came in yesterday. I stayed up til 5 in the morning playing with it (two eps of SG1, trying, in vain, to get a wireless connection going so I could hook up to the internet, and playing 'Family Feud' until I won fast money on the fourth try), and wound up with a stiff neck and a slight case of insomnia.
The good news: My fantasy football teams got off to a promising start last night (Riverdogs 27, Beavers 11) with 3 players playing for the Dogs and 1 for the Beavers. There are still glitches in the system, apparently, as the boys at ESPN erroneously gave the first touchdown reception to Reggie Wayne when it was my boy Marvin Harrison who caught it. All was well after 25 minutes of complaining. Marvin ended up with 14 fantasy points for the week. My kicker for both of my teams is Adam Vinatieri, who scored 11 points with 5 PATs and 2 FGs inside 40 yards. Reggie Bush ran into a great defense that surprisingly gave up just 10 points and left Reggie with just 2 fantasy points.
The bad news: My Beavers stunk the joint up after losing 34-3 to Cincinnati. Inexperience at QB was the downfall this week and may be for the season. 6 picks!?! Cincinnati's defense is good though, so it may just be a bump in the road.
The great news: My laptop computer came in yesterday. I stayed up til 5 in the morning playing with it (two eps of SG1, trying, in vain, to get a wireless connection going so I could hook up to the internet, and playing 'Family Feud' until I won fast money on the fourth try), and wound up with a stiff neck and a slight case of insomnia.
The good news: My fantasy football teams got off to a promising start last night (Riverdogs 27, Beavers 11) with 3 players playing for the Dogs and 1 for the Beavers. There are still glitches in the system, apparently, as the boys at ESPN erroneously gave the first touchdown reception to Reggie Wayne when it was my boy Marvin Harrison who caught it. All was well after 25 minutes of complaining. Marvin ended up with 14 fantasy points for the week. My kicker for both of my teams is Adam Vinatieri, who scored 11 points with 5 PATs and 2 FGs inside 40 yards. Reggie Bush ran into a great defense that surprisingly gave up just 10 points and left Reggie with just 2 fantasy points.
The bad news: My Beavers stunk the joint up after losing 34-3 to Cincinnati. Inexperience at QB was the downfall this week and may be for the season. 6 picks!?! Cincinnati's defense is good though, so it may just be a bump in the road.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
September 4
Wow, what a weekend. Upset central as far as Michigan was concerned. Ranked fifth in the nation and they lose to Appalachian State. I could hear the screams of protest from faithful Michigan fans calling for somebody's job (the coach's, more often than not.) Schembechler is probably still restless in his grave as we speak.
Fortunately, there were no other upsets to speak of in football. The pro boys get started on Thursday. Hmmm..., Oregon State vs. Cincinnati or Indy vs. New Orleans? Tough call, there. How about both? Yeah, that sounds good. More Friday....
Fortunately, there were no other upsets to speak of in football. The pro boys get started on Thursday. Hmmm..., Oregon State vs. Cincinnati or Indy vs. New Orleans? Tough call, there. How about both? Yeah, that sounds good. More Friday....
Friday, August 31, 2007
August 31st
Watched my Oregon State team beat Utah into the ground last night, as the college game gets into gear. It was a 24-7 final score, which is a good start to the season. Next up: at Cincinnati on national TV next Thursday.
Season 4 airs in 4 weeks, and they're shooting up in the Canadian wilderness for this location shoot for "Harmony", which is slated to be the 17th episode for the season. Of course, I'm talking Atlantis here. Wonder what Joe's going to write next... I'm becoming quite the pinball player. Taking the weekend off from job hunting, but have a couple of postings that I'm interested in. That's all for now.
Season 4 airs in 4 weeks, and they're shooting up in the Canadian wilderness for this location shoot for "Harmony", which is slated to be the 17th episode for the season. Of course, I'm talking Atlantis here. Wonder what Joe's going to write next... I'm becoming quite the pinball player. Taking the weekend off from job hunting, but have a couple of postings that I'm interested in. That's all for now.
Monday, August 27, 2007
August 27th
This is intended to be a weekday blog. Every Monday, I'll post how my weekend went and upcoming things I'm looking forward to for the week.
Right now, it's my birthday. I'm celebrating by listening to Journey on my Winamp player. Talked to my dad, who sounded like a bad Internet connection when he sang Happy Birthday. My dad cracks me up sometimes. Waiting for Mom to call. It could be a while, though. My friend will call after she gets off work tonight after 7. Can't wait for that.
My weekend was good. Full of golf, sleep, football and The Lord of The Rings trilogy, which was on TNT this weekend. I'm almost ready to spend Sundays in bed. That happens when the regular season starts in two weeks. College football starts this week. My Beavers play Thursday night with the first full Saturday being the 1st of September. Go Beavers! More tomorrow.
Right now, it's my birthday. I'm celebrating by listening to Journey on my Winamp player. Talked to my dad, who sounded like a bad Internet connection when he sang Happy Birthday. My dad cracks me up sometimes. Waiting for Mom to call. It could be a while, though. My friend will call after she gets off work tonight after 7. Can't wait for that.
My weekend was good. Full of golf, sleep, football and The Lord of The Rings trilogy, which was on TNT this weekend. I'm almost ready to spend Sundays in bed. That happens when the regular season starts in two weeks. College football starts this week. My Beavers play Thursday night with the first full Saturday being the 1st of September. Go Beavers! More tomorrow.
Friday, August 24, 2007
August 24th
This is what summer should be. Good (free) food, friendly people, and preseason football. Too bad Jonathan's (my friend and caretaker) not here to enjoy it yet! I had to call him as a reminder, but I usually give him a break. Oh, did I mention how addicting Tetris is? Anyway, off to eat my free food (including cake!)
First Post
Well, it's my first post. Welcome to my inner world.
I suppose it should be pointed out that I turn 31 on Monday. And while I'm stuck in Portland, Oregon (where I live), I'd rather be in California with my best friend celebrating with her. Oh, well. Life's no picnic for me. I'm fairly sure that while I have a degree in Geography, I lack the experience necessary to get a job in the field. With that in mind, I'm working on an alternative that plays to my strengths (or vices).
What are they, you ask? Over time, they will be revealed. For now, I'll reveal two: Sports and Stargate (the series franchise).
I am a huge sports fan. Can't get enough sports. Football season is almost here. Baseball is on the stretch run for the playoffs. Basketball, which my roommate hates, is in the offseason for another 6 weeks.
Fantasy wise, I have two fantasy football teams going this year to make up for a faulty computer which caused me to go 5-8 last year (not bad after an 0-4 start). I'll make up for it this year, though. As far as basketball fantasy goes, we'll see. My usual option was taken out three years ago, although I had a pretty successful five year run. I don't do baseball now and probably won't do it again. A 162-game season with very little breaks is too much for me to handle. There was a period of two years where I did do it, but now...
Now for my second vice, and a pretty strong one at that. Stargate. Own everything from the movie to the final season of SG-1. Atlantis, too. With season 3 coming out in September (18th to be precise) to DVD and season 4 arriving on Sci-Fi channel on the 28th, I'm pumped. I must admit the commercials are going to be a pain, since I have everything on DVD. I wonder, with the production of season 4 winding down, if there will be a season 5.
It will be interesting to see one of my favorite actresses adjusting from what was an earth-based series (SG-1) to an outpost in another galaxy (Atlantis). It's funny, because this actress and I, while 11 years apart, are a day apart in birthdays. I have not met her and, unless there's a twist of fate, will never meet her.
Um, that should read not. "Never say never" as the saying goes. I'll leave it to you to figure out who this actress is...
I suppose it should be pointed out that I turn 31 on Monday. And while I'm stuck in Portland, Oregon (where I live), I'd rather be in California with my best friend celebrating with her. Oh, well. Life's no picnic for me. I'm fairly sure that while I have a degree in Geography, I lack the experience necessary to get a job in the field. With that in mind, I'm working on an alternative that plays to my strengths (or vices).
What are they, you ask? Over time, they will be revealed. For now, I'll reveal two: Sports and Stargate (the series franchise).
I am a huge sports fan. Can't get enough sports. Football season is almost here. Baseball is on the stretch run for the playoffs. Basketball, which my roommate hates, is in the offseason for another 6 weeks.
Fantasy wise, I have two fantasy football teams going this year to make up for a faulty computer which caused me to go 5-8 last year (not bad after an 0-4 start). I'll make up for it this year, though. As far as basketball fantasy goes, we'll see. My usual option was taken out three years ago, although I had a pretty successful five year run. I don't do baseball now and probably won't do it again. A 162-game season with very little breaks is too much for me to handle. There was a period of two years where I did do it, but now...
Now for my second vice, and a pretty strong one at that. Stargate. Own everything from the movie to the final season of SG-1. Atlantis, too. With season 3 coming out in September (18th to be precise) to DVD and season 4 arriving on Sci-Fi channel on the 28th, I'm pumped. I must admit the commercials are going to be a pain, since I have everything on DVD. I wonder, with the production of season 4 winding down, if there will be a season 5.
It will be interesting to see one of my favorite actresses adjusting from what was an earth-based series (SG-1) to an outpost in another galaxy (Atlantis). It's funny, because this actress and I, while 11 years apart, are a day apart in birthdays. I have not met her and, unless there's a twist of fate, will never meet her.
Um, that should read not. "Never say never" as the saying goes. I'll leave it to you to figure out who this actress is...
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