Monthly Archives: July 2006

Rats! I decided that since I was so tired of sweating I’d take a gamble this morning and head to O’Hare early to see if I could switch flights. No luck, it looks like I’ll be here all day. For … Continue reading →

This is the first of a two-part summary of my weekend in Chicago. “But Paulie, it’s only Sunday, why post a summary now?” I can hear you say, “Because I have that much shit to type!” is my reply. Introducing … Continue reading →

Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer Throw in a Italian Beef sandwich that I ate at Monk’s Pub (Google Map link) and you know what I consumed before taking a nice afternoon nap. Beer tally: 1 – 22 ounce Fat Tire … Continue reading →

It’s the little things in life…. My Trip Has Started Off With A Thud Thankfully, this did not involve an auto or a plane (this is optimistic thinking). No, it involved packing last night. Apparently whatever efforts I have made … Continue reading →

Damn the ability to shut off alarm clocks and go back to sleep! Damn 8:30am meetings! The confluence of those and my inability to get a headstart on today’s blog last might mean that this will be short. Any Chigesstions? … Continue reading →

Can a person have more than one mantra? I still use my old (nearly fifteen years old) mantra The legs are strong, the mind is weak. when having a hard run. However, this year I have been forced to add … Continue reading →

What a difference a year makes The evening of birthday number forty was spent eating a chef’s selection dinner in Las Vegas. The evening of birthday number forty-one was spent eating rice on my couch alone. Now before you scold … Continue reading →

Age Of Uncertainty For months my calendar has had Pine Lake’s 1000th hash penciled in for my birthday activities tomorrow. This morning a thought popped into my head There is an outside chance that after work today I’ll be hopping … Continue reading →

Two days on Mountain Time has taken its toll on me. If you’ve noticed all of today’s posting errors you most certainly would agree. 🙂 I woke up later than desired this morning, and had only enough time to stop … Continue reading →

Um, I had all intentions of posting yesterday, and much earlier today for that matter. iBook? Check! Power Adapter? Check! Hotel Internet Access? Check! Time? … Time? Hmm, apparently time was not present. I flew to El Paso on Monday, … Continue reading →