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Saturday, July 12, 2003

This edition comes to you from my In-laws house. Loooove that broadband connection!!

This week at work was BORING...less said about it, the better. We got the smart set at work all taking vacation before the traffic picks up again. Myself, I have to wait another three weeks 'till Penticton rolls 'round again.

Still haven't painted the deck rail...L sez we will set aside next weekend to do it. I hope the weather is good. Is raining cats and dogs now, so there is a 50-50 chance of rain next weekend. Reminds me: I need to get my roto-stripper out of Bob's garage. Reminds me again: Bob sez he threw out the roto-stripper years ago...oh well.

Tomorrow is the DC507 open house; my moment to shine! Mom has agreed to go, and we may even (sotto voice) -sneak out of church early- to attend. I will make the most of my 15 minutes...

We are here at Bob and Trudy's to celebrate...Danielles UnWedding day. Yep, the bullet Dani dodged would've been tying the knot with Clayton TODAY. Still had the invitations sent and the entertainments arranged, so why not throw a party? It's raining, as I mentioned, but Dani got some tents rented and a tarp rigged and now a party of about 30-40 (somethings) are out boogie-ing to Michael Jackson (I didn't say it was GOOD entertainment). I'm just an anti-social hermit who found himself pigeonholing one of the other guests and holding forth on things political, musical, and moral. I decided after eating to quit while I was ahead. It's about 10:30 now, and most of the guests with kids have already left. I think L expects that we will stay until the end and help clean up. I myself have stocked up on much sleep today; so I can stay up late, if necessary.

I saw the Matrix Reloaded Tuesday last. What a mind trip! Seeing the movie after all the reviews and pontification are over has it's advantages and disadvantages. Hearing the Architect hold forth on the Creation of the Matrix and Freedom and Choice and The One et al was ENTERTAINING. 'Specially since I'm one of only two people I have talked to that actually claimed to understand what the H*LL he was talking about. The story left about a dozen or so loose threads and some of the overly simplistic storyline was more than a little contrived ( to provide a convenient opportunity for car chases, fight scenes and a truckload 'o digitally enhanced explosions), but overall the script progressed the story cycle well and whetted my appetite for the third installment. Can you say "triple feature"?

Sunday, July 06, 2003

Well, here we are again.

Just finished a walk down the Delta Millenium Trail. L's idea. The dog seems to have enjoyed it least of all. Myself and the kids were into it, although Colin got a little tired by the end and I had to carry him on my shoulders. We are doing the family thing again tomorrow night and going out for the free swim at Sungod Rec Centre.

Installed a new door last weekend. I didn't know we were buying a new door, which caused some consternation on my part when L announced it. Deep down, my whingeing was all about my having to install the !@#$%^&!! thing and how difficult that was gonna be. I spent three hours trying to straighten out that pre-hung frame, when I realised that the frame was fine...it's our HOUSE that's bent! Some shims on the hinges and the sill plate got it (almost) settled - at least the door doesn't stick.

I will be doing a LOT of house work in the coming week(end)s. We have to get that deck stripped and re-painted before we leave for Penticton. Got some repair to do on the deck stair as well...may need to re-organise the woodpile and (sigh) set up that !@#$%^&*!! shed.

The car is running as well as can be expected. I managed to figure out which widget in the EC gear was running wonky, and I disconnected it. The car still stalls and chokes, but only for a few seconds each trip while warming up. I still need to get that engine diagnosed and fixed on the cheap, if possible - BEFORE the car is aircared.

Work is fine and the DC is holding a Public Open House on July 13. I have invited family and friends to come, and maybe some will show up. It's from 11am-3pm so we'll only be available to catch the last hour and a half. I would love showing off my workplace to my parents and wife 'n kids.