The Keys were beautiful! We had great weather the whole time. I broke my bank account, but it was worth it.
Our many adventures included: cruising along in our cool rental car during the long (8 hour) drive down and back up (giving us the opportunity to drive amongst those crazy Miami drivers) , Duval St. (a row of bars, souvenir shops, drunkards, and people generally having a good time), a glass bottom boat, the Hemingway house (6 toed cats included), getting closer to Cuba (i.e. southernmost point), getting accosted by the street bums, and ghosts.
Maybe Wendy and Rena will get a nice victorian house out there and I'll come to visit.
Sunday, August 22, 2004
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Farewell to Summer
I'm headed to Key West for a few days, trying to make the most of my dwindling summer. Should be back Saturday night.
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Bye Charley
With a trail of destruction following, Charley has left. Luckily, the brunt of the storm just missed us, but we still experienced some wind and rain. Our power did not go out, but the power in surrounding areas did.
Most of the businesses in the area were closed, but I was still called into work. On my drive into work I found the roadways to be a little chaotic, the main problem being the traffic lights. All of them were out! Surprisingly, the movie theater was packed. Many residents without power sought refuge in the air conditioned building. Understandably, the theater was under staffed and the employees who did come to work (me included) were not in the best of moods for being dragged into work.
I would like to say though; the channel 6 news gave the most entertaining coverage of the storm. I owe much gratitude to some poor newscaster named Mike, who must have been at the bottom of the station’s list of favorite people. During the worst part of the storm, all the other news stations had their people safely out of the storm, but poor Mike was forced to stand outside in the storm near the Sanford Riverwalk. The wind gusts were strong and the rain was pounding down. Every time they placed the camera on the guy he was squinting to the point where you knew it was impossible for him to open his eyes. He was saying that the rain was coming at such a slant that it was stinging his face to the point of becoming numb. Now at this point, we are all in the living room laughing hysterically at this poor guy making these great faces. To top it off, the people in the news room were asking him questions, while he was in the middle of the hurricane. The focus would then switch to the news room, but before the camera went back to the news room Mike was told to “not go anywhere” (which was repeated at least 3 different times)! This went on for at least 25 minutes.
So Mike, I would like to thank you for your fantastic coverage of Charley.
Most of the businesses in the area were closed, but I was still called into work. On my drive into work I found the roadways to be a little chaotic, the main problem being the traffic lights. All of them were out! Surprisingly, the movie theater was packed. Many residents without power sought refuge in the air conditioned building. Understandably, the theater was under staffed and the employees who did come to work (me included) were not in the best of moods for being dragged into work.
I would like to say though; the channel 6 news gave the most entertaining coverage of the storm. I owe much gratitude to some poor newscaster named Mike, who must have been at the bottom of the station’s list of favorite people. During the worst part of the storm, all the other news stations had their people safely out of the storm, but poor Mike was forced to stand outside in the storm near the Sanford Riverwalk. The wind gusts were strong and the rain was pounding down. Every time they placed the camera on the guy he was squinting to the point where you knew it was impossible for him to open his eyes. He was saying that the rain was coming at such a slant that it was stinging his face to the point of becoming numb. Now at this point, we are all in the living room laughing hysterically at this poor guy making these great faces. To top it off, the people in the news room were asking him questions, while he was in the middle of the hurricane. The focus would then switch to the news room, but before the camera went back to the news room Mike was told to “not go anywhere” (which was repeated at least 3 different times)! This went on for at least 25 minutes.
So Mike, I would like to thank you for your fantastic coverage of Charley.
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Bye Charley
With a trail of destruction following, Charley has left. Luckily, the brunt of the storm just missed us, but we still experienced some wind and rain. Our power did not go out, but the power in surrounding areas did.
Most of the businesses in the area were closed, but I was still called into work. On my drive into work I found the roadways to be a little chaotic, the main problem being the traffic lights. All of them were out! Surprisingly, the movie theater was packed. Many residents without power sought refuge in the air conditioned building. Understandably, the theater was under staffed and the employees who did come to work (me included) were not in the best of moods for being dragged into work.
I would like to say though; the channel 6 news gave the most entertaining coverage of the storm. I owe much gratitude to some poor newscaster named Mike, who must have been at the bottom of the station’s list of favorite people. During the worst part of the storm, all the other news stations had their people safely out of the storm, but poor Mike was forced to stand outside in the storm near the Sanford Riverwalk. The wind gusts were strong and the rain was pounding down. Every time they placed the camera on the guy he was squinting to the point where you knew it was impossible for him to open his eyes. He was saying that the rain was coming at such a slant that it was stinging his face to the point of becoming numb. Now at this point, we are all in the living room laughing hysterically at this poor guy making these great faces. To top it off, the people in the news room were asking him questions, while he was in the middle of the hurricane. The focus would then switch to the news room, but before the camera went back to the news room Mike was told to “not go anywhere” (which was repeated at least 3 different times)! This went on for at least 25 minutes.
So Mike, I would like to thank you for your fantastic coverage of Charley.
Most of the businesses in the area were closed, but I was still called into work. On my drive into work I found the roadways to be a little chaotic, the main problem being the traffic lights. All of them were out! Surprisingly, the movie theater was packed. Many residents without power sought refuge in the air conditioned building. Understandably, the theater was under staffed and the employees who did come to work (me included) were not in the best of moods for being dragged into work.
I would like to say though; the channel 6 news gave the most entertaining coverage of the storm. I owe much gratitude to some poor newscaster named Mike, who must have been at the bottom of the station’s list of favorite people. During the worst part of the storm, all the other news stations had their people safely out of the storm, but poor Mike was forced to stand outside in the storm near the Sanford Riverwalk. The wind gusts were strong and the rain was pounding down. Every time they placed the camera on the guy he was squinting to the point where you knew it was impossible for him to open his eyes. He was saying that the rain was coming at such a slant that it was stinging his face to the point of becoming numb. Now at this point, we are all in the living room laughing hysterically at this poor guy making these great faces. To top it off, the people in the news room were asking him questions, while he was in the middle of the hurricane. The focus would then switch to the news room, but before the camera went back to the news room Mike was told to “not go anywhere” (which was repeated at least 3 different times)! This went on for at least 25 minutes.
So Mike, I would like to thank you for your fantastic coverage of Charley.
Bye Charley
With a trail of destruction following, Charley has left. Luckily, the brunt of the storm just missed us, but we still experienced some wind and rain. Our power did not go out, but power in surrounding areas did.
Most of the businesses in the area were closed, but I was still called into work. On my drive into work I found the roadways to be a little chaotic, the main problem being the traffic lights. All of them were out!Surprisingly, the movie theater was packed. Many residents without power sought refuge in the air conditioned building. Understandably, the theater was under staffed and the employees who did come to work (me included) were not in the best of moods for being dragged into work.
I would like to say though, the channel 6 news gave the most entertaining coverage of the storm. I owe much gratitude to some poor newscaster named Mike, who must have been at the bottom of the station's list of favorite people. During the work part of the storm, all the other news stations had their people safely out of the storm, but poor Mike was forced to stand outside in the storm near the Sanford Riverwalk. The wind gusts were strong and the rain was pounding down. Every time they placed the camera on the guy he was squinting to the point where you knew it was impossible to open his eyes. He was saying that the rain was coming at such a slant that it was stinging his face to the point of becoming numb. Now at this point were all in the living room laughing hysterically at this poor guy making these great faces. To top it off, the people in the news room were asking him questions, while he's in the middle of the hurricane. The focus would then switch to the news room, but before the camera went back to the news room Mike was told to "not go anywhere" (which was repeated at least 3 different times)! This went on for at least 25 minutes. So Mike, I would like to thank you for your fantastic coverage of Charley.
Most of the businesses in the area were closed, but I was still called into work. On my drive into work I found the roadways to be a little chaotic, the main problem being the traffic lights. All of them were out!Surprisingly, the movie theater was packed. Many residents without power sought refuge in the air conditioned building. Understandably, the theater was under staffed and the employees who did come to work (me included) were not in the best of moods for being dragged into work.
I would like to say though, the channel 6 news gave the most entertaining coverage of the storm. I owe much gratitude to some poor newscaster named Mike, who must have been at the bottom of the station's list of favorite people. During the work part of the storm, all the other news stations had their people safely out of the storm, but poor Mike was forced to stand outside in the storm near the Sanford Riverwalk. The wind gusts were strong and the rain was pounding down. Every time they placed the camera on the guy he was squinting to the point where you knew it was impossible to open his eyes. He was saying that the rain was coming at such a slant that it was stinging his face to the point of becoming numb. Now at this point were all in the living room laughing hysterically at this poor guy making these great faces. To top it off, the people in the news room were asking him questions, while he's in the middle of the hurricane. The focus would then switch to the news room, but before the camera went back to the news room Mike was told to "not go anywhere" (which was repeated at least 3 different times)! This went on for at least 25 minutes. So Mike, I would like to thank you for your fantastic coverage of Charley.
Bye Charley
With a trail of destruction following, Charley has left. Luckly, the brunt of the storm just missed us, but we still experienced some wind and rain. Our power did not go out, but power in surrounding areas did.
Most of the businesses in the area were closed, but I was still called into work. On my drive into work i found the roadways to be a little chaotic, the main problem being the traffic lights. All of them were out!
Surprisingly, the movie theater was packed. Many residents without power sought refuge in the air conditioned building. Understandibly, the theater was understaffed and the employees who did come to work (me included) were not in the best of moods for being dragged into work.
I would like to say though, the channel 6 news gave the most entertaining coverage of the storm. I owe much gratitude to some poor newscaster named Mike, who must have been at the bottom of the station's list of favorite people. During the work part of the storm, all the other news stations had their people safely out of the storm, but poor Mike was forced to stand outside in the storm near the Sanford Riverwalk. The winds were gusting and the rain was falling. Everytime they placed the camera on the guy he was squinting to the point where you knew it was impossible to open his eyes. He was saying that the rain was coming at such a slant that it was stinging his face to the point of becoming numb. Now at this point were all in the living room laughing histerically at this poor guy making these great faces. To top it off, the people in the news room were asking him questions, while he's in the middle of the hurricane. The focus would then switch to the news room, but before the camera went back to the news room Mike was told to "not go anywhere" (which was repeated at least 3 different times)! This went on for at least 25 minutes.
So Mike, I would like to thank you for your fantastic coverage of Charley.
Most of the businesses in the area were closed, but I was still called into work. On my drive into work i found the roadways to be a little chaotic, the main problem being the traffic lights. All of them were out!
Surprisingly, the movie theater was packed. Many residents without power sought refuge in the air conditioned building. Understandibly, the theater was understaffed and the employees who did come to work (me included) were not in the best of moods for being dragged into work.
I would like to say though, the channel 6 news gave the most entertaining coverage of the storm. I owe much gratitude to some poor newscaster named Mike, who must have been at the bottom of the station's list of favorite people. During the work part of the storm, all the other news stations had their people safely out of the storm, but poor Mike was forced to stand outside in the storm near the Sanford Riverwalk. The winds were gusting and the rain was falling. Everytime they placed the camera on the guy he was squinting to the point where you knew it was impossible to open his eyes. He was saying that the rain was coming at such a slant that it was stinging his face to the point of becoming numb. Now at this point were all in the living room laughing histerically at this poor guy making these great faces. To top it off, the people in the news room were asking him questions, while he's in the middle of the hurricane. The focus would then switch to the news room, but before the camera went back to the news room Mike was told to "not go anywhere" (which was repeated at least 3 different times)! This went on for at least 25 minutes.
So Mike, I would like to thank you for your fantastic coverage of Charley.
Friday, August 13, 2004
Charley
Hurray for the hurricane! Charley has managed to close nearly all schools and businesses in the area. Still waiting to see if i'm expected to come into work tonight, highly unlikely though.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Monday, August 09, 2004
little nothings
School supply shopping used to hold all kinds of excitement when your a little kid. You beg you parents to buy the "cool" folders and backpacks (although mine never did, lol). Then everyone in the store crams themselves into the same isle trying to capture the best deals and the last pack of pencils. The parents are all stressed out while the kids are whinning that they didn't get what they wanted. It's somewhere between middle school and now, when you actually have to purchase these supplies with your own funding, that i've lost that excitement and just feel like whinning because i have to go back to school. Well, i still have a few things on my list to pick up.
Other news:
1) Just dyed the hair yesterday. Yeah, insteaded of coming out a natural, light brown like i asked for, my mom turned my hair a nice copper/orange. Hopefully, this stuff will fade before school starts.
2) I finished my book A Thin Dark Line - Tami Hoag.
3) The loan company decreased the amount i ask for....now i have to call them to fix it.
4) I came to the realization that my car will probably not make it too much longer.
5) Kill Bill Vol. II comes out tomorrow...so maybe i'll get to see it.
6) I bought an awesome handbag at Penny's on sale.
Other news:
1) Just dyed the hair yesterday. Yeah, insteaded of coming out a natural, light brown like i asked for, my mom turned my hair a nice copper/orange. Hopefully, this stuff will fade before school starts.
2) I finished my book A Thin Dark Line - Tami Hoag.
3) The loan company decreased the amount i ask for....now i have to call them to fix it.
4) I came to the realization that my car will probably not make it too much longer.
5) Kill Bill Vol. II comes out tomorrow...so maybe i'll get to see it.
6) I bought an awesome handbag at Penny's on sale.
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
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