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omni
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response 496 of 673:
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Aug 18 15:55 UTC 2003 |
IHB
I went to Detroit, and didnt get mugged/carjacked. Of course, with what
I drive, no one wants to.
I had plans of going to the Woodward Dream Cruise. I went, of course, but
could find no place to park for less than $30 bucks. Being ever the cheapskate
I decided a day at Metro Beach was more in line. I hit Meijer for some ice,
and they were the only store with ice. Then I headed for the beach via my
nephews house. While I was there, it began raining very hard. So much for
the beach. I decided then and there that Canada was a better plan.
On the way, I decided to help out with some weather spotting, so I pulled
over, and found that I was a litte too far over. I wound up stuck in a ditch.
My Canada plans seemed in jeopardy. I used my radio to rustle up some help,
and I found 2 people with SUV's that were willing to come pull my Toyota out
of the ditch. But before they could arrive, several passing motorists stopped
and helped. I was rescuse from the jaws of the ditch and when I offered
payment, they just said that they were there to help. No charge. I was
impressed.
I then proceeded to the tunnel. Remembering the last encounter with the
Canada Customs, I had all my significant documentation ready, including
birth cert, ham license, and note from my mommy. ;) Passing the border was
very easy, unlike last time. I ate dinner at a very nice Italian place, Went
to Wal Mart, and found some unusual canadian things, took some nice nite shots
of the Detroit Skyline and returned to the US without a hassle. When the
guard asked what I had bought in Canada, I produced my reciepts, and my
docs. He complimented me for being efficient, and didnt mention that my
car could use some tidying up. I'm almost up for another visit.
I had a very nice weekend.
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rcurl
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response 497 of 673:
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Aug 18 18:06 UTC 2003 |
It's great that while it rains in Michigan it doesn't rain in Canada. 8^}
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scott
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response 498 of 673:
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Aug 18 23:18 UTC 2003 |
Getting broadband Internet on Friday.
Hey, it's Comcast and it's cable - do I need to buy a cable modem? Would I
save money if I bought my own?
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gelinas
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response 499 of 673:
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Aug 19 03:46 UTC 2003 |
Not really happy, but amused: the real-estate channel uses a Windows
machine for the display. We know this, because it is currently low on
virtual memory. :)
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phaza7
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response 500 of 673:
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Aug 19 03:55 UTC 2003 |
IHB I've just finished reading Learning Perl and
school starts next week. An I heared the IT classes
got all new equipment :))
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dcat
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response 501 of 673:
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Aug 19 05:01 UTC 2003 |
A high school friend whom I hadn't seen all summer returned from a two-week
vacation to find my email about leaving shortly, called me, & asked if i
wanted to go for a drive. While I was waiting for her, got a call from Dan
about our plans changing to give us an extra day in Ann Arbor, so we were able
to really go all out -- we drove through Dixboro, then up past Whitmore Lake
and through Pinkney to Hell, then down through Dexter past Ann Arbor and
Saline almost to Bridgewater, then out almost to Manchester, then up 52 to
Scio Church and back to Ann Arbor, over two and a half hours of bugs popping
on the windshield. Had a couple close calls, but managed to avoid killing
any mammals.
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michaela
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response 502 of 673:
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Aug 19 05:13 UTC 2003 |
Re #498 - most people just rent their modem through the cable company.
Kalamazoo falls under Charter's regime, and the modem rental is $5/month. I'm
pretty sure Comcast charges similar rates.
IHB my new dress is turning out beautifully. This vacation-at-home is doing
wonders for my well-being. :)
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remmers
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response 503 of 673:
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Aug 19 11:54 UTC 2003 |
Re resp:499 - Heh. I noticed that too.
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scott
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response 504 of 673:
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Aug 19 13:15 UTC 2003 |
Re 502: Thanks, and the Comcast web page say $3/mo. Seems about right given
my long-term plans to leave.
My dial-up account ran out yesterday, but after a bit of scraping around this
morning I found a copy of "cu" so I could Grex.
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mynxcat
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response 505 of 673:
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Aug 19 14:48 UTC 2003 |
Hmmm, my modem is free, however I hve to pay $5 a month for my cable
box for my TV
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gull
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response 506 of 673:
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Aug 19 15:07 UTC 2003 |
I had to pay up front for my DSL modem.
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goose
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response 507 of 673:
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Aug 19 15:21 UTC 2003 |
YEah, when I had DSL I had to pay $299 for the DSL router/modem/whatever but
I got a $299 credit for it a month later, and now we rent a cable modem for
$3 or $3.95 a month, and I think that's a fair deal esp. since they've had
to replace it a couple times.
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scott
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response 508 of 673:
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Aug 19 15:25 UTC 2003 |
My "birdcage web japanese" weave for the next chainmail shirt will actually
work! <evil laughter>
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polytarp
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response 509 of 673:
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Aug 19 17:10 UTC 2003 |
HEY SCOTT DRAW US AN ASCII DIAGRAM
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mooncat
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response 510 of 673:
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Aug 19 19:07 UTC 2003 |
IHB- after a couple weeks of agonizing pain- I have finally had all
four of my wisdom teeth extracted (procedure was completed about an
hour ago). Just a bit of local and some nitrous and I was rather
entertained by the process. It doesn't hurt yet... but I'm prepared for
when it does.
Also, IHB the beau is coming down later to take care of me, and my
roomie and everyone is being really wonderful about this.
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polytarp
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response 511 of 673:
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Aug 19 19:55 UTC 2003 |
THER"S AN ITEM ABOUT NITROUS AT THE DENTIST.
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michaela
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response 512 of 673:
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Aug 19 20:20 UTC 2003 |
Anney - Ice cream. Lots of ice cream. :)
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goose
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response 513 of 673:
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Aug 19 21:07 UTC 2003 |
Vodka and Percodan.
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slynne
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response 514 of 673:
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Aug 19 21:16 UTC 2003 |
Hmmm. I just got some emails from a couple of guys I went to Germany
with when I was 14. It was weird because I was just thinking about that
trip recently. Anyhow, they are trying to get the whole group together
which is pretty cool.
Also, my friend Shannon called me last night to let me know she is
going to be in town this weekend. What do you know!
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scott
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response 515 of 673:
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Aug 20 02:05 UTC 2003 |
Finally got to install some new jacks in the Ark's mixer, which should fix
the flaky-channel problem that's been going on for the last few months.
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mooncat
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response 516 of 673:
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Aug 20 02:48 UTC 2003 |
Will have to get some ice cream.. though I'm not sure how many stores
have fully restockd after the blackout. In any case- pudding is good. :)
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mcnally
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response 517 of 673:
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Aug 20 05:22 UTC 2003 |
I'm happy because my DSL has finally been hooked up.
Also, had a fun day yesterday. My 13-year-old nephew is in town,
along with his best friend, and my sister and I took the two of them
out in the boat over to Bostwick Inlet on nearby Gravina Island.
Along the way we came across a pod of whales, one of whom was bold
enough to allow us to approach. After watching the whales for a while
we continued to the inlet, where we put down a couple of crab pots,
then went back to the mouth of the inlet and started trolling.
Caught a nicely sized silver and had enough keepers in the crab pots
that everyone had all the crab and salmon they could eat.
I'm liking Alaska..
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polytarp
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response 518 of 673:
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Aug 20 05:54 UTC 2003 |
I DON"t THINK SCOTT WANTS TO TALK TO Me
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jaklumen
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response 519 of 673:
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Aug 20 06:49 UTC 2003 |
resp:510 Hmmm... I had my wisdom teeth out when I was 16 or so. They
gave me painkillers, but I skipped them. I dunno if this would work
for you, as you had them out so much later, but what I did was changed
the gauze when needed, and remembered to ice my cheeks frequently and
on a rotating basis. Oh, you were just talking about food you could
eat? The vodka suggestion threw me.
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michaela
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response 520 of 673:
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Aug 20 07:59 UTC 2003 |
IHB I'm putting the final hand-stitching touches on my dress, and it fits
perfectly.
IAHB I'm excited about my classes this semester. I went and picked up the
books today.
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