"Murphy was an optimist!"
Real Life Warner Brothers April 18, 2006 1:39 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, PhilosophyPet owners will enjoy this story of a pet sitter and a rabbit.
add a commentWho has the right of way? April 17, 2006 4:02 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life
I don’t care what color the light is you yield to an 18 wheeler! (and since it is a run-on accident, I am not correcting my run-on sentence.)
This test of physics (ie. 2 objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time) occurred at the intersection of Northshore Drive and Morrell Road at roughly 1:00pm today.
add a commentTaxes filed! April 17, 2006 3:19 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeMy taxes have electronically drifted off to the IRS. This is an incredible relief! See, the last time I filed taxes as April 15, 1999. Most people don’t know how to respond to a statement like that. Typically the jaw drops and the subject changes quickly. I also had an IRS agent come a hair short of calling me a moron.
Obviously there is a backstory but I have to consider the movie rights before revealing the whole plot. I can say it has some classic themes that the Coen brothers would really enjoy.
I just feel a little more human being a good citizen again. Now that 2005 is filed I can go back and start fixing the other years.
2commentsPublic Outcry Does Change Things – Safe to drink in TX again April 17, 2006 8:38 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : News, Of InterestA bit of news made the rounds not long ago. Texas was arresting drunks in bars (you know, fish in a barrel). They assumed these drunks would try to get behind the wheel of a car (guilty until proven innocent – doesn’t imply I want drunks on the road). After much ridicule and public protest, "Operation Last Call" has been "temporarily suspended."
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add a commentI hate this day already April 17, 2006 8:22 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeIt’s 9:20am and already I’m in reaction mode.
Long live Quad I!
add a commentAC Update April 15, 2006 1:37 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeThe ice is thawed and the unit running. Let’s see if it can keep up. Current indoor temperature: 27.2 ° C
add a commentCops can be wrong April 15, 2006 11:47 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : News, Of InterestNew Car Time? April 15, 2006 11:26 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeMaybe it is time to trade in the old Jeep.
add a commentAC Very Cold April 15, 2006 10:45 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeOutside: 23.8° C Inside: 25.5° C
This is the outside unit.
This is inside the outside ac unit. Note that the white stuff is ice and should be copper.
This is inside the inside unit. Note that the white is ice and should be copper.
So, today’s research challenge is to figure out why an air conditioning unit ices over.
Update: Anwer – I knew this. It’s either 1) low coolant – ie. leak or 2) the cold air return is blocked
add a commentToday’s Challenges April 15, 2006 9:30 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeFix air conditioningE-file 2005 taxes- Fix a lawn mower and cut the grass
- Scrub floors; clean house
- Program
WWASD April 15, 2006 9:18 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Boston Legal, Daily Life, Philosophy, TV / Movies
My favorite television show is Lost. My 2nd favorite is Boston Legal. One of my favorite characters on Boston Legal is Alan Shore portrayed by James Spader (starred in Stargate the movie).
So I have this new anger management plan. Whenever a situation arises with the children, or a phone call (call), or anything else, particularly if I feel myself starting to boil, I pause and ask myself, "What would Alan Shore do?" I did this for several weeks with much success before confiding my plan with my wife. Now she is aware and periodically calls out, "you’re doing it now!" with a grin. I tilt my chin up slightly, give a Mona Lisaesque smile, and reply, "of course I am."
This morning I forgot to ask, "What would Alan Shore do?" It really does make a difference! So, next time the tension hits, just ask, "What would Alan Shore do?"
See also http://boston-legal.org and http://jamesspader.org/.
9commentsDo-over! April 15, 2006 8:45 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeI’ve started this day on a bad note. I’m going to lie down for 30 seconds, change clothes, and start over.
add a commentOf Grasshoppers April 15, 2006 8:29 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: Why do I feel guilty after doing something fun?
Master: Does your fun come at someone else’s expense?
67 degrees out; 76 degrees in April 15, 2006 8:02 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, HouseI am convinced that there are no air conditioner repair people that know what they are doing in Knoxville. Looks like I’m about to have HVAC to my list of skills.
add a commentMilestones April 14, 2006 12:47 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeWow! After that round of manic typing, I need a nap.
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