En memoriam...

Well, inventory is done, and the warehouse hasn't burned down, nor has the AS400 destroyed itself. John and I were wondering if we were gonna screw anything up, but I think we got past it. That was nice.

On a sad note, Marcy and Craig's dog Oscar died last night. He was Val's favorite dog, since he was a daschund, and Val likes them. He was really old, though. But, that never makes it any easier. Add to it that he has been with the family for as long as the 2 of them have been married (at least 11 years), and it is a hard thing for their kids and Val to take.

Poor grumpy, needy old dog...

Almost there, unfortunately...

Tomorrow is inventory, so I won't be posting tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to it, as it is our first inventory since the death of Bernie. It won't be the same without him.








I really hope we don't screw anything up...

I know, I know

I know I've been using comics a lot lately, but they coincide perfectly with things like this.

The problem is that I fail to see why this is news, especially in this digital age...

What puzzles me is that most sentient, self-aware people will admit that pornography, drugs, alcohol, adrenaline rushes and lots of other things are addictive and should be avoided. There is no such thing as 'trying a little' of an addictive substance or behavior. The unfortunate thing is that self-awareness is a spiritual gift more than anything. Thus, most people are addicts to one or more of the above things and don't even know it. So, you have Switzerland telling its people to be aware of their habits.

.......................

I suppose that it's better to have someone tell you to be wary than to continue in self-destructive bliss.

The best sunscreen

Check this out.

This is good news for those of you who spend lots of time outdoors, either working, in the garden, or sunning yourselves.

Us pasty white computer-potatoes have no real need of new sunscreens, as we rarely see the gaseous orb that sustains life on our planet.

We only venture forth with the proper 'protection'.

By the way...

Today is Pioneer Day. 159 years ago today the advance body of LDS pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, including Brigham Young. I've been reading 'The Work and the Glory' and am reading the last book. It truly is a miracle that anyone was able to make a city and civilization out of a desert and wasteland. I look at the valley now, and it's amazing. Trees everywhere where there once was only sagebrush. Isn't it great? Isn't it grand?

Back to the grind...

Good day, bloggers! I've been working nights for the last 2 weeks, and I'm back at work during the day, and except for being rather tired, it has been quite gratifying to be back. People have been saying "How nice it is to have you back", and "We've missed you while you have been gone." One person mentioned how noticeable my weight loss has been. So, it's been nice.

I should switch places with Taunya more often, I think...

It's true...

Meeting new people can be scary....
















































Especially if they are the shock troops of a brutal alien civilization....

Quick Sunday post...

Good evening, blogophiles! This is gonna be a quick post, just so you don't think I've died or anything...

Val and I were released today from our calling in the nursery. We are bummed, but I figure we got to be in there twice as long as anyone else has been. It was 16+ months, so, we were fortunate. I was called to co-teach Sunday school in the 14-15 year old class. Nervous is an understatement. Val retains her calling in the Bear den in our ward.

It was 106 degrees yesterday, but Val and I braved the sun and went boating at Willard Bay with Marcy and Craig (sister and brother-in-law to Val). Craig's company was having their party there, so we went. The only thing I can say about the day, other than it was lots of fun, is: Work hard, play hard, hurt hard.

I'm tough. I can take it...

I think........ :D

A sad day...

Here is your link for the day.

I'm not too sad about this. Most of Floyd's early stuff I didn't like that much. Basically, Dark Side of the Moon was their first real album, in my opinion. I'm sure that shocks quite a few of you who know that one of the bands I swear to is the Floyd.

It just didn't seem like good music, that's all.

By the way...

Yesterday was my parent's 29th anniversary. I hope my marriage is like theirs after 26 more years.

And also, today is Dad's birthday. I won't say how old he is, but he isn't as old as he thinks he is!
Congrats father dearest!

Sunday night blues...

Well, here I sit at work, waiting for 45 minutes to pass so I can go home. All of my stuff is done, and I am now at the mercy of others and the things they need me to do. I suppose that's not too bad, since I'm not rushing around trying to get all of my stuff done.

But man... I really don't like working Sundays. I'd rather be at home with Val, either spending time with her, or sleeping.

*sigh*

Such are the sacrifices of work...

Oh well.

What a good idea...

I'm glad they got it back up and running.

Have a good weekend. Mine is gonna be short, since I will be working nights for the next 2 weeks. Therefore, the 3-day weekend at the end will definitely be worth it.

I'm out...

Thursday part 2...

Not much more to report today, except that I am getting the 'downloading' bug again. Last time I had it, I was using KaZaA. That was before the re-format of the hard drive. Now that I am older and more law-abiding, I'm thinking of using Limewire or some other service that is legal.

Because, heaven knows I don't need to be sued...

Oh, yes, did I mention...?

I am a mouse-potato, I think. But, at least I'm not sedentary.

I just like computers a lot...

That's OK, isn't it?

Wednesday/Monday...

Well, Idaho was lotsa fun. We played a lot of pinochle, and Dad and I won against my wife and my mother. I also won at Scrabble , finishing with the word 'gala'. I think that's the only time I've beat my mom at Scrabble. Val had a good time, which helped me feel good. It was also nice to see the doggies. Hal is huge, and Ti's face droops a bit. They're so cute!

4th of July was yesterday. Val and I went to her Layton granparents' house and played volleyball fo about 1.5 hrs in 100+ degree heat. We made sloppy joes for everyone, which everyone liked despite the lack of meat. Yumminess! We played hard, and slept hard. So, that was good.

Sorry this isn't very coherent... I'll do better tomorrow.