Day: December 12, 2004

Got some programming done. Had some family time. Overall I was relaxed most of the day and rolled with it. I’ll still be up late.

My washing machine momentarily sounded like the Tardus landing in the basement. I expected Doctor Who to step out and offer me a jelly belly.

The Best of Blogs Awards 2004 is going on right now. Nominations close December 17th. Go here and nominate a blog for each category.

I personally would like to see my wife win an award. She has an exceptional blog!

This beta fish is incredible. It actually has personality! I found this glass container at AC Moore roughly 3 years ago for something like $6 and the plant at Bi-Lo for $4 and the fish for $3 or so. I thought Sarah would really enjoy it and she has.

I’d seen a cheap plastic version of this type of tank for $19.95 so for less money I put together a better quality fish bowl myself. I was told to expect the beta to live approximately 2 years if well cared for. I would not say that we always take the best care. For instance, I should have taken this picture 10 minutes later as the water is no longer as cloudy as it is in this picture. The fish is regularly fed and has lived nearly 3 years!

Frequently it is so still in the tank that Cathy and I have each announced “time for a new fish” but then we move the plant and it swims off. I do recall being told “it likes to hang out in the roots of plants.” I am sure it was resting peacefully and we probably scare some life out of it each time we do that but it is so hard not to check on the fish when it goes so long without moving!

 

A New Day!

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This Morning


The current state of The Tree on the morning of December 12, 2004. 

What needs to be done today?

• 120 hours programming on one project
• 12 hours documentation and setup on another project
• light tree
• paint room
• fix car
• fix garbage disposal This can wait.
• Go Christmas shopping
• Empty trailer and pickup furniture for inlaws
• Invoice for bio-dad