Moving Update Number 2!

Well here’s an update :)

Still throwing stuff out, but I’m actually getting things done! Go Figure! At the rate I’m going, I should be ready to move within a week or two. Moving on the 15^th/16^th should be a snap.

I’m really looking forward to this move. Just the fact that the apartment is going to be bigger is going to be well worth my time and effort. Found my “Cord Box” and got rid of all the old computer mice that I had in there. Wrapped up all my other cords, and repacked it. Also borrowed Heather’s Swiffer Sweeper so I can get all the dust from behind the entertainment center.

So although it’s slow going, I’m determined to have everything ready to go.

Movin' Update Number 1

Well here’s an update on “The Move”.

I’m slowly making a dent out of all the stuff I’ve been accumulating. I emptied all but one of my bookshelves, so most of my books/DVD/CD’s are packed away for at least 2-3 weeks. Actually that helps a lot – considering that there is a TON of dust on the floor behind my entertainment center and stuff. I wrapped up as many cords as I could so far. Went over to Lowe’s and purchased a 500 zip ties. I needed them to bundle cords.

So I’ve got about 20 boxes so far – and I still have to clean out 2 closets worth of stuff as well.

More updates later. (

I'm Moving!

Well after at least 6 years in my current, small VERY cramped apartment, I’m moving to a 3^rd floor, 2 bedroom Apartment in Auburn.

My friend Bob (whom I worked with at Domino’s) owns the building, and I’ll be moving most of the month. I’ve already packed 5 boxes worth of DVD’s and CD, and I’m going to start packing books as well. Especially considering that I’m on vacation, I’ll have LOTS of time to go through all my belongings and figure out what needs to go with me and what I can toss.

So over the next few weeks, I’ll be packing, sorting and eventually – moving. Which is a great thing. 7 years ago when I moved into my current apartment, it was just the right size. And you know, it’s AMAZING how much crap accumulates over 7 years.

I have 2 closets to empty, and built in set of drawers to clear as well.

So I’ll be signing off for now, and I’ll try to update before and after the big move.

More good shows!

Wow. ABC has really ramped up their fall lineup.

“Daybreak” looks like the best new show to pop up. Taking LOST’s time slot after they air the first 7 episodes, Daybreak is a series like the movie “Groundhog Day”, but way more serious. A New York cop gets framed for the murder of a District Attorney, and he ends up reliving his day over and over again. This same plat device was used years ago on the FOX made for TV movie “12:01”, and hasn’t been used much since, (Although I do remember an episode of Xena that dealt with the repeating day thing).

“The Nine” looks good as well. Nine people are in a bank when it get robbed, and the series seems to follow their lives after they are rescued. Looks intriguing, with a lot of character focus.

“Traveler” is also up there. 3 friends go to visit a museum in New York. After 2 of them race through the museum and they exit, they call their friend Will Traveler, and then the museum explodes. The series is very much like “The Fugitive”, but then again “The Fugitive” is a classic series, so it should do well.

The one show that looks intriguing, but I’m kinda lukewarm about is “6 Degrees”. Produced by J.J. Abrams (Lost, Alias) it’s kinda like “6 Degrees of Separation” but in a series format. It looks ok, but after 2 action packed series, it’s odd seeing a straight drama out of him.

3.5 good shows – I’m gonna have to get a bigger hard drive :(

HERE'S A MUPPET NEWSFLASH!

Well, a lot has been happening lately.

FINALLY joined the NSA – National Scrabble Association. I’m currently ranked 2458th in the US.

Beat my Club Director Sharon in a standard game! Last Sunday, I finished with 2 wins – 1 loss, and I bingoed twice in each game. And the last game was my highest scoring club game ever – 397 points.

Chuck and I joined up over at Planet Fitness. We’ve been going 3 nights a week, using the treadmills, weight equipment and trying to get back into shape. Amazingly, I can leg press 160 pounds, lateral pull 90 and work up a really good sweat. My arms are killing me tonight, but I have to keep reminding myself that it’ll all be worth it in the long run.

Charlotte is finally completely moved into her new apartment. It took 2 weeks (and MANY trips in my car) but it’s done. And as a thank you, she gave me Trivial Pursuit – The Vintage Years. Another TP game to add to my growing collection.

Vacation in 6 days! Taking a week off, and an extra day because of Labor Day, so I’m really looking forward to it.

I’m hoping to pay ahead on my rent for the next 8 weeks, so I can save up some money for a trip to Massachusetts. I can pay 297 every two weeks, and I’ll be golden.

Finally picked up MacGyver Season 2, 9 Samurai Movies, the complete Victory at Sea documentaries, Superman, and Eddie Murphy’s Raw. Lotsa viewing.

So far so good – I hope to update this more regularly, so stay tuned.

Amazing Juggling Magician

Wow....

They Say Competitive Eating is a sport...

I think it has to be the most disgusting thing I have ever seen.

I’m all for eating contests, but the Hot Dog eating contest at Nathan’s is just completely sick.

One guy was literally SHAKING after eating 40 dogs, and he’s still kept going.

ESPN (of all stations) aired this as a Live event from Nathan’s Hot Dogs.   Competitive Eating, which is mindless eating, and Poker, which has no physicality to it,  are considered “Sports “ but Scrabble isn’t?  Scrabble falls into the poker category, because it’s a mind game, and much more cerebral than Poker is anyways.