Ron Swanson:
On hard work: “I got my first job when I was 9. Worked at a sheet metal factory. In two weeks, I was running the floor. Child labor laws are ruining this country.”
Happy Monday.
-LB
Monday, March 29, 2010
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Yarg
Yeah, i don't post much.
2009 was the year of the bicycle, and 2010 is shaping up to the the year of the bicycle also!
I have done 1 throwing session this year, so i need to step it up, and do some more this week, then possibly do a firing over the weekend. I'm just down because i have been at my job for nearly 7 years, and i have hated the last 2 at minimum, working for a bank sucks!
I have had what seems like 30 interviews since late 2009, and i guess it seems that way because a couple of them were 3+ interviews per job, with nothing coming of them. I had a super sweet one last Friday, they were asking the world, and offering up like 10% less than what i make now, demanding that this person come in at 7am, and be on call all the time. F-U! Meh.
Bike Roll:
LB: Diamondback Full susp mtn bike, Dawes single speed track bike, Bianchi milano parco. (Electra Townie 3i-Sold)
Gen(electra Gen): Electra Daisy, Electra Amsterdam, Electra Tocino 7D (newest one). Schwinn Suburban 1976-for sale.
So, lot's of bikes, but always room for more, the question is, how many can we actually ride? Then, there's bike Envy. We went to a BV in another town, and man, they have like over 1k bikes, so many to love...
Well, back to work, it's Tuesday/Monday, and i have a meeting.
-LB
2009 was the year of the bicycle, and 2010 is shaping up to the the year of the bicycle also!
I have done 1 throwing session this year, so i need to step it up, and do some more this week, then possibly do a firing over the weekend. I'm just down because i have been at my job for nearly 7 years, and i have hated the last 2 at minimum, working for a bank sucks!
I have had what seems like 30 interviews since late 2009, and i guess it seems that way because a couple of them were 3+ interviews per job, with nothing coming of them. I had a super sweet one last Friday, they were asking the world, and offering up like 10% less than what i make now, demanding that this person come in at 7am, and be on call all the time. F-U! Meh.
Bike Roll:
LB: Diamondback Full susp mtn bike, Dawes single speed track bike, Bianchi milano parco. (Electra Townie 3i-Sold)
Gen(electra Gen): Electra Daisy, Electra Amsterdam, Electra Tocino 7D (newest one). Schwinn Suburban 1976-for sale.
So, lot's of bikes, but always room for more, the question is, how many can we actually ride? Then, there's bike Envy. We went to a BV in another town, and man, they have like over 1k bikes, so many to love...
Well, back to work, it's Tuesday/Monday, and i have a meeting.
-LB
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The END
Well, this is the end of "ott 9", what's next, nobody knows.
Things I'm very thankful for, My loving and beautiful wife, who stands by me no matter what, and continues to dream. My Dogs, who are endless retarded entertainment. My health, not bad, besides kicking the swine flu late this year. And a butt load of other stuff.
I truthfully (and nobody really believes me), thought i would not live to see 2010. There was a time when i threw myself at things like no other, and i should not have made it. I suppose i was forged out of something tougher than most, as i should be mush. But, i'm not, and it's almost 2010, 2 more years till the end!
2010, maybe a new Job? NER!
-LB
Things I'm very thankful for, My loving and beautiful wife, who stands by me no matter what, and continues to dream. My Dogs, who are endless retarded entertainment. My health, not bad, besides kicking the swine flu late this year. And a butt load of other stuff.
I truthfully (and nobody really believes me), thought i would not live to see 2010. There was a time when i threw myself at things like no other, and i should not have made it. I suppose i was forged out of something tougher than most, as i should be mush. But, i'm not, and it's almost 2010, 2 more years till the end!
2010, maybe a new Job? NER!
-LB
Monday, December 07, 2009
You ever dance with the devil by the pale moon lite?
I always ask that of all of my Prey.
I finally completed a firing this winter, 8 pieces, no explosions. I think this is only the 2nd time there have been no deaths.
Sometime early or mid week i'll do the glaze firing, as they are ready to go. It's been insanely cold, and snowing, so we will see how that goes.
Bike riding has been hindered by the ice and snow, but first sign of dry, i'm sure we will be out there full force.
The Job sucks, it's boring. I either need a new job, or an injection.
Oh yeah, the xmas tree is up, it stayed down last year, but the itch hit us, so it's up now, i feel fairly good about it, although i'm broke, and can't get anything for anyone!
-Viva la Monday.
*LB*
I finally completed a firing this winter, 8 pieces, no explosions. I think this is only the 2nd time there have been no deaths.
Sometime early or mid week i'll do the glaze firing, as they are ready to go. It's been insanely cold, and snowing, so we will see how that goes.
Bike riding has been hindered by the ice and snow, but first sign of dry, i'm sure we will be out there full force.
The Job sucks, it's boring. I either need a new job, or an injection.
Oh yeah, the xmas tree is up, it stayed down last year, but the itch hit us, so it's up now, i feel fairly good about it, although i'm broke, and can't get anything for anyone!
-Viva la Monday.
*LB*
Monday, November 09, 2009
Weekly Gihad!
Monday is over. Pottery wheel still waiting. Maybe bike to work tomorrow? I have Wednesday off from work this week, it's because I'm a Veteran, and you are not.
word.
lb
word.
lb
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Not dead, yet.
Well, i made it through the Pig Flu, but i'm still congested, and worn out... at the moment.
Today, i watched yet another individual get promoted. This is after my boss was fired on Friday. The most disturbing thing about his is that the CFO came down to "announce it".
Most of the time i think they are totally confused, both mentally and morally. I have sat here for 6+ years, and i have never had the feeling of being promoted, gathering people together to announce it, etc. I guess that's why i always justified a pay raise, because if I'm not promoted, and I'm not moving up, at least i can get the pay, right? Fuck, i don't know anymore, don't understand this place.
NER
-LB
Today, i watched yet another individual get promoted. This is after my boss was fired on Friday. The most disturbing thing about his is that the CFO came down to "announce it".
Most of the time i think they are totally confused, both mentally and morally. I have sat here for 6+ years, and i have never had the feeling of being promoted, gathering people together to announce it, etc. I guess that's why i always justified a pay raise, because if I'm not promoted, and I'm not moving up, at least i can get the pay, right? Fuck, i don't know anymore, don't understand this place.
NER
-LB
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Death Becomes Me
Day 5:
Wait, let me start over. I contracted the evil H1N1 Flu Virus this past Saturday, or maybe Friday. I know 100% where it came from, and i'm so happy about it.
Saturday: I though i was going to die, my head would not stop pounding, this lasted until 1/2 way through Sunday.
Sunday: That part finally broke, i actually felt "ok" for a couple of hours, then, worse!
Monday: Death Part II. I was very weak, could not do much, slept alot.
Tuesday: It broke, i finally became "snotty" late Tuesday.
Wednesday: I'm filled with the snot of the world! Hopefully i will feel even better tomorrow, as i have a big time job interview to go to, then a phone interview on Friday. I have not gone to work at all this week, and i May go tomorrow morning, just so i don't have to waste any more Vacation days.
Swine Flu Sucks, it's just really terrible when you have 5 consecutive days off of work, and you aren't doing something productive or fun.
shite..
-LB
Wait, let me start over. I contracted the evil H1N1 Flu Virus this past Saturday, or maybe Friday. I know 100% where it came from, and i'm so happy about it.
Saturday: I though i was going to die, my head would not stop pounding, this lasted until 1/2 way through Sunday.
Sunday: That part finally broke, i actually felt "ok" for a couple of hours, then, worse!
Monday: Death Part II. I was very weak, could not do much, slept alot.
Tuesday: It broke, i finally became "snotty" late Tuesday.
Wednesday: I'm filled with the snot of the world! Hopefully i will feel even better tomorrow, as i have a big time job interview to go to, then a phone interview on Friday. I have not gone to work at all this week, and i May go tomorrow morning, just so i don't have to waste any more Vacation days.
Swine Flu Sucks, it's just really terrible when you have 5 consecutive days off of work, and you aren't doing something productive or fun.
shite..
-LB
Monday, September 14, 2009
The Crater, The Drive, The Rest....
It's been a week since the Crater in Oregon, 20 hours of driving, the remainder of last week, and will finding an apartment. Oh, and i built my new bike. NER.
Maybe i'll throw/fire some stuff this week?
-LB
Maybe i'll throw/fire some stuff this week?
-LB
Sunday, September 06, 2009
What a week.
Well, it was Anniversary/Birthday week here at the homestead. 6th year, and it's been great, and i think it will only get better. For her birthday, i got gen the bike of the century, now named "stuart", boy it rides like a dream:
Really, really sweet bike, i think it has motivated me to get a cruiser this winter.
Wednesday, i had an interview for the USDA, we will see how it turns out, should know next week.
NOW, I'm at PDX, Portland, and waiting for my flight to Redmon, OR. I'm helping will move to Denver, so we are going to hang tomorrow, pack, and leave on Tuesday morn. Pics to follow if the internet allows me...
-LB
Really, really sweet bike, i think it has motivated me to get a cruiser this winter.
Wednesday, i had an interview for the USDA, we will see how it turns out, should know next week.
NOW, I'm at PDX, Portland, and waiting for my flight to Redmon, OR. I'm helping will move to Denver, so we are going to hang tomorrow, pack, and leave on Tuesday morn. Pics to follow if the internet allows me...
-LB
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Cauliflower
Meh.
got some pots almost ready to go, etc.
I'm still waiting on my upgrade at work, it's turned into this game, and it's been pissing me off from inception. I've hashed it out so many times, i don't care to anymore. I think this is the end though, if i can't get a $$ upgrade, I'm on my way out, even if i do get it, I'll have to go in a few years, but at least i would know they are loyal (like me).
So for 6 years i have been passing by this god-forsaken dog track in Peoria (Deer Trail) that has been abandoned, i finally stopped to take pictures. I guess they are converting into a auto race track, but i can't find any history on it over the interwebmachine. Drives me crazy, i suppose my dog and i could go out there and race each other, i would win of course:
Wickid sweet!
My old Army buddy from 8 million years ago is moving to the Denver "area", not sure how that's going to go. I guess it won't be terribly different from the last 10 years, since he will be about 30 miles away, and working at least 50 hours a week, he won't suffocate us. Gen got him the "Job", and a sweet one it is, so he OWES. She says she does not want anything, but that's crap, you have to take something! I'm thinking he has to kick down for Tile in the kitchen (installed by him), or jewelery for the MISSUS.
Almost meeting time. gotta go.
-LB
got some pots almost ready to go, etc.
I'm still waiting on my upgrade at work, it's turned into this game, and it's been pissing me off from inception. I've hashed it out so many times, i don't care to anymore. I think this is the end though, if i can't get a $$ upgrade, I'm on my way out, even if i do get it, I'll have to go in a few years, but at least i would know they are loyal (like me).
So for 6 years i have been passing by this god-forsaken dog track in Peoria (Deer Trail) that has been abandoned, i finally stopped to take pictures. I guess they are converting into a auto race track, but i can't find any history on it over the interwebmachine. Drives me crazy, i suppose my dog and i could go out there and race each other, i would win of course:
Wickid sweet!
My old Army buddy from 8 million years ago is moving to the Denver "area", not sure how that's going to go. I guess it won't be terribly different from the last 10 years, since he will be about 30 miles away, and working at least 50 hours a week, he won't suffocate us. Gen got him the "Job", and a sweet one it is, so he OWES. She says she does not want anything, but that's crap, you have to take something! I'm thinking he has to kick down for Tile in the kitchen (installed by him), or jewelery for the MISSUS.
Almost meeting time. gotta go.
-LB
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Small Firing
Completed my smallest firing this morning, and i think i had a Eureka moment, i think i need to do like 6 or less piece firings. These ones turned out well, the heat was perfect, and the glaze melted exactly the way i wanted. Maybe from now on i'll do only 4 piece glazes. Also, the brown clay really made the colors work better, it made Red's darker, and brown's look better... This pic is not great, but it show's alright.
-LB
-LB
Monday, July 13, 2009
Blowded up
Well, my Sunday firing turned out pretty bad. Only 3 out of 8 pieces made it, not sure why. Maybe i fired it too quick? Maybe this clay holds air bubbles? Anyhoo, the 3 that made it are nice pieces, I'll just have to Cherish them!
Yarg.
-LB
Yarg.
-LB
Thursday, July 09, 2009
My 500th
Well, yesterday and the rest of the month are my Birthday. It was an excellent day, no drinking or crazyness, but some really good times.
Went to the Gym, Had breakfast out, went on a 9 mile Bike ride at Hall Ranch (busted my butt and got a flat, but great ride..) Saw the Movie UP with the 1st Lady (review here), and finished it off with a 900cal slice of choco cake, and a fine meal. Some cool gifts, music, needed clothing, camping stuff, and gift cards that are required to LIVE.
I have about 9 new pots that are ready for firing, mostly taller stuff i have been working on, so i think it's high time to fire them this weekend, and see what explodes...
-LB
Went to the Gym, Had breakfast out, went on a 9 mile Bike ride at Hall Ranch (busted my butt and got a flat, but great ride..) Saw the Movie UP with the 1st Lady (review here), and finished it off with a 900cal slice of choco cake, and a fine meal. Some cool gifts, music, needed clothing, camping stuff, and gift cards that are required to LIVE.
I have about 9 new pots that are ready for firing, mostly taller stuff i have been working on, so i think it's high time to fire them this weekend, and see what explodes...
-LB
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