Return of the TiVo

My new TiVo arrived today. It’s all hooked up and is now updating its information. Shortly, I’ll start programming my season passes. Oh, I’ve missed my TiVo and its beedoop sounds.

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Herbal Tea, Part 2

My sister only gave me a few days’ worth of the herbal tea, so I had to run to GNC today to get some more. This time I got the lemon flavored stuff. It cost me $12 for a two month supply. Oh, the price of regularity. You know, I must be getting old when… Continue reading Herbal Tea, Part 2

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Herbal Tea

This entry talks about shit, literally. You may not want to continue reading. You’ve been warned. One of the side effects of one of my meds is that it tends to slow down my GI system. Slow down is putting it gently. My regularity is anything but. My sister, the visiting nurse, is aware of… Continue reading Herbal Tea

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China Urges Pre-Flight Toilet Training To Save Fuel

I couldn’t make this up if I tried. (link) A Chinese airline has calculated that it takes a litre of fuel to flush the toilet at 30,000 feet and is urging passengers to go to the bathroom before they board.

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Delta, US Airways, Creditors To Meet This Week

Oh, Mr. Parker, you are a brilliant man. (link) US Airways wants to buy Delta. Delta doesn’t want to be bought, but they’re operating in bankruptcy protection right now. US Airways has gone directly to the Delta’s creditors looking for support. This is brilliant, fucking brilliant.

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Christmas Shoes

Every once in a while I’ll hear a song that makes me cry my eyes out. Today, I was sitting at work listening to my Sirius when this song came on, and it took a lot for me to hold it together. The song is called the Christmas Shoes and the group is NewSong. it… Continue reading Christmas Shoes

Christmas Card Outtakes

Here are a few pictures that didn’t make the cut when we were trying for the Christmas card pictures.