Don't be surprised if i double blog tonight. Merry Christmas Eve. Slept badly last night, was up early, went to the office to wait on a UPS package. Actually got a few things done, left in mid afternoon and then went shopping for my last gift. And what a deal, all I can say now.
Christmas Eve always brings back fond memories from when I was a kid, going to Grandpa and Grandma Howell's house, seeing all my Aunts and Uncles and cousins. Playing cards when I was old enough, getting socks every year from my god parents, Uncle Laurence and Aunt Nona, all the cool gifts we got as kids. And then driving home, sometimes in the snow, and eagerly awaiting dawn to see what Santa brought. And Santa did not wrap, so it was a free for all.
Always missing my mom and dad and brother and sisters, aunts and uncles and cousins from up yonder this time of the year. Christmas Eve is always fun with the Schroll's, as is every Holiday event, everyone brings appetizers and then the free for all begins.
Will be spending some time tonight putting things together, a sofa for Grace for her room comes to mind. Merry Christmas.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
What was I thinking Thursday
Just got back from taking Gracie to go see Santa. Can you say nightmare. And if you are only "visiting" and not buying their overpriced picture packages, Santa and his elves treat you like shit. Done with you NorthPoint Mall Santa. Then took the girls to Cheesecake Factory, which was awesome.
Met with a new client today, yes a Bears fan, but we will forgive them for that. Merry Christmas everyone and be safe and have fun with all of your family or at least most of them. Selah!
Met with a new client today, yes a Bears fan, but we will forgive them for that. Merry Christmas everyone and be safe and have fun with all of your family or at least most of them. Selah!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Is it really Wednesday! Seems like Friday!
As VL would say, What in God's name is going on out there. Actually the old man would add the 'What in God's name" part.
Office luncheon today. Awesome, had loads of fun. Got a little work done before and believe it or not after, although after was after 3 beers. Dipped into a little lemoncello, for those who know what that is. And visited the friendly Waffle House and pulled a Bill Murray. I love Christmas but still can't wait until the New Year when things become normal again.
Finished the XMAS shopping, kids are getting too much once again. What are you going to do on that. Its all right in the world when Gracie, all seven years of her, looks right at me and says, "Dad, you think Santa will remember what I asked for this year? I say maybe and she lightens up and says, I think so, and I say, if you have been very good, he of course will remember you, and she looks right at me and says, Dad, of course I have been good, have you not been watching? Too funny.
Riled up about all the people complaining about dont ask, dont tell. Who cares, let people be what they want. And O, good job passing the First Responders Bill, who could be opposed to that. And Rex Ryan, foot fetish? WTF! And O, good job coming to the center, you learned something from Bill, I see.
Office luncheon today. Awesome, had loads of fun. Got a little work done before and believe it or not after, although after was after 3 beers. Dipped into a little lemoncello, for those who know what that is. And visited the friendly Waffle House and pulled a Bill Murray. I love Christmas but still can't wait until the New Year when things become normal again.
Finished the XMAS shopping, kids are getting too much once again. What are you going to do on that. Its all right in the world when Gracie, all seven years of her, looks right at me and says, "Dad, you think Santa will remember what I asked for this year? I say maybe and she lightens up and says, I think so, and I say, if you have been very good, he of course will remember you, and she looks right at me and says, Dad, of course I have been good, have you not been watching? Too funny.
Riled up about all the people complaining about dont ask, dont tell. Who cares, let people be what they want. And O, good job passing the First Responders Bill, who could be opposed to that. And Rex Ryan, foot fetish? WTF! And O, good job coming to the center, you learned something from Bill, I see.
30 days and it becomes a habit
Just got home from playing poker and thought I would keep my blogging up. Gotta get to the magic 30 days. Did not fare too well at cards, but had fun. Have not played with these guys for several months, got a XMAS present from the host, a all in one tool thingy, and a bottle of Lemoncello, which is some good stuff. Will have to check that out Christmas Eve if not before.
Work was uneventful, couple of client meetings, but so much to do before tax season gets here. And some decisions to make. Did have a client "come back to the fold" earlier today, so thats always good. Most times things are not greener on the other side. Have to finalize the logos, tweak the website, get tax organizers out as well as census requests, and thats not even counting real billable work.
F___ Favre for telling Peppers of the Bears to go beat the Packers. Glad you got knocked on his ass again on Monday night. Has he no loyalty, what a dick. I so want to like him again, and he makes it so difficult. I really want the Packers to beat the Giants at home on Sunday and if they do, and it will be tough after last weeks debacle by the Giants, I know they will beat the Bears the last game of the season. Then Wildcard baby, and you never know what might happen. Will be rooting for the Falcons and if they meet the Eagles, hope they beat Vick. But an Eagles-Patriots Super Bowl would be very exciting.
Work was uneventful, couple of client meetings, but so much to do before tax season gets here. And some decisions to make. Did have a client "come back to the fold" earlier today, so thats always good. Most times things are not greener on the other side. Have to finalize the logos, tweak the website, get tax organizers out as well as census requests, and thats not even counting real billable work.
F___ Favre for telling Peppers of the Bears to go beat the Packers. Glad you got knocked on his ass again on Monday night. Has he no loyalty, what a dick. I so want to like him again, and he makes it so difficult. I really want the Packers to beat the Giants at home on Sunday and if they do, and it will be tough after last weeks debacle by the Giants, I know they will beat the Bears the last game of the season. Then Wildcard baby, and you never know what might happen. Will be rooting for the Falcons and if they meet the Eagles, hope they beat Vick. But an Eagles-Patriots Super Bowl would be very exciting.
Monday, December 20, 2010
What the Hell is going on out there?
Ok, second day in a row. Dont expect it to continue people. Decent day today. Was down at the State of Georgia Department of Revenue which only makes me realize why I am so glad I got out of government. OMG. Did end of dealing with some helpful people, but can you say LAZY, only do what I have to do people; yes you can. But I got what I wanted, although not the end result I had wished for.
Two good client meetings this morning, ramping up for tax season. Going to be a good one, I can feel it. This will be #24 or so. Althought had a little glitch in things Sunday night with NPF, but it will all work out. Always has.
Love my wife, so glad she is helping at the office. Need her. Little Gracie is a pistol as is her alter ego, Izzy. We need to reel her in. Megan, well, she is 18 and has a lot to learn. Had her working at the office, helping out, and have not seen her since. She is a good kid, and will figure it out, someday.
Packers played so well yesterday, should have won. Worried about the Giants game though since they lost, and should not have. But Bears get beat by Favre tonight, and the Pack beat the Bears, last game of the season, and playoffs here we come, but on the road, but for me, maybe in Hotlanta and I will be there.
Politics - tax bill that O signed has lots of good things, for those people who are pissed about unemployment being extended, FU, small price to pay. Lots of decent things in there, but O had nothing to do with it, he just signed it.
Later
Two good client meetings this morning, ramping up for tax season. Going to be a good one, I can feel it. This will be #24 or so. Althought had a little glitch in things Sunday night with NPF, but it will all work out. Always has.
Love my wife, so glad she is helping at the office. Need her. Little Gracie is a pistol as is her alter ego, Izzy. We need to reel her in. Megan, well, she is 18 and has a lot to learn. Had her working at the office, helping out, and have not seen her since. She is a good kid, and will figure it out, someday.
Packers played so well yesterday, should have won. Worried about the Giants game though since they lost, and should not have. But Bears get beat by Favre tonight, and the Pack beat the Bears, last game of the season, and playoffs here we come, but on the road, but for me, maybe in Hotlanta and I will be there.
Politics - tax bill that O signed has lots of good things, for those people who are pissed about unemployment being extended, FU, small price to pay. Lots of decent things in there, but O had nothing to do with it, he just signed it.
Later
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Bloody Sunday
Ok, back on the blog for now, why, not sure. Maybe because I have my desktop working with a wireless connector now in the basement. Watching the Packers game, don't expect much, good start, but going south real quick. I am hopeful
Woke up this morning and put the Christmas decorations out, what we have anyway. We must have thrown some things away. While cleaning up the basement, cut my finger. Bled a lot, and did all day. Christine played nursemaid (and very well), so I think its under control now. Dont think I need stitches but we will see.
Have a lot to do at work and before end of the year, we will see how that goes. Also have to start the weekly review for my GTD, going well but need to tighten it up.
Thats it for now. See ya
Woke up this morning and put the Christmas decorations out, what we have anyway. We must have thrown some things away. While cleaning up the basement, cut my finger. Bled a lot, and did all day. Christine played nursemaid (and very well), so I think its under control now. Dont think I need stitches but we will see.
Have a lot to do at work and before end of the year, we will see how that goes. Also have to start the weekly review for my GTD, going well but need to tighten it up.
Thats it for now. See ya
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