YOUR MOM made me do it.

tomax — Sat, 31 May 2008 03:36:37 GMT

I'm seriously wondering when we'll see Greasemonkey for Firefox 3. I'm sorely missing tabbed chat with my KoL.

tomax — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:52:52 GMT

Ye gads, work was SO boring today. However, things improved when a coworker observed that one of the new Mountain Dew flavors was exactly the same color as glass cleaner. Inspired by this, I went and thoroughly washed an empty glass cleaner spray bottle, then refilled it with said beverage. Then drank out of it when people were looking >:D It made for hilarity.

Then went on a ~~wild~~ domesticated goose chase. Now we've got two adult geese, and four that're about two months old. I'll see about getting pics up at some point.

On a slow day last week, I developed a mystery roll of film I've had for a couple years. I'm rather glad I can run the photo machines myself, as it was a roll taken entirely of me by my ex. Including me mooning the camera. And a couple of underwear-only ones. Yeah, I'd prefer my coworkers not seeing those :P Considering auctioning them off to the peoples of /normal chat on KoL. Sort of considering, at least. Not seriously.

RAWK!

tomax — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:42:44 GMT

Yeah, so the Mini's connected and running on its own internal modem. Currently busy downloading Firefox 3 RC1 and KoL Mafia. Gots more things to be getting, but that can always wait a bit. So, it seems a bit odd that I'm in bed, surrounded by three computers all of a sudden.

As slow as it is with OSX, as blurry as the CRT is getting as the years pass, I think I'll retire the 2nd-gen iMac to function as a jukebox and archive file repository. That'll leave my with a functioning XP machine, and this Mini, which will probably be my primary machine.

tomax — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:36:06 GMT

Y'know, everywhere else in the house, it's a rare event to get a modem speed as high as 28.8k. Here I'm getting between 40-50k. I blame my parents' poor wiring job. Speaking of which, next time it's been dark and rainy long enough to be cool up there, I need to crawl in the attic and redo a fair bit of wiring on one circuit. Half of it's not working, and there's WAY too many wires going into the two junction boxes to be able to put covers on them. This sort of crowding is likely the reason there's a bad connection somewhere.

Er, ahem. Went off on a tangent. Anyways, about to set up my Mini and see if it'll connect in here. From everywhere else in the houuse, the pops and static on the line confuse the holy hell out of the modem and it can't even get through the handshake. Here's to hoping it works...

tomax — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:48:50 GMT

Well, finally got around to running a line to my room. I'm there now :D Unfortunately, can't use my Mini since the pops and static on the phone lines confuse the holy hell out of its modem. I bought an external USB modem, but apparently it was built to hate Apple hardware. Universal serial bus hardware my ass. Anyways, planning on ordering one, probably from Apple. I realize the monitor element in this 2nd-gen iMac gets fuzzier as the years go by, and it's a bit tough to read things. Planning on setting up that PC a bit later this evening.

tomax — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:40:44 GMT

Well, second day, and my face is still cold. I seem to be getting more sparkling gazes, though. That may, however, have to do with me largely having my hair down since my face isn't so insulated as to leave me burning up without a hair tie :P

tomax — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:35:22 GMT

...I've gotten a tirade about me not doing things (that I did) and things I should have been doing via a list (one would think that being told verbally that other things were a priority). I realize my mom is seriously stressing, but, yeah. I deserve an apology at least. I asked for one before she passed out. And I'm doing jack shit until I get it.
I may live here, and give at the very least as must respect as I get, but there're still limits. I'm willing to take the legal risks of getting my own damn self to and from work while living in a tent. At least it'd be better than being driven around by my mom in my car when she's rarely capable of safely/efficiently operating a vehicle. And her trying to getting something other than a truck or SUV up that road, well, I expect when I get my license back I'll need to replace the oil pan and various other bits of undercarriage on that car. It's like she forgot how to drive something that's not ten feet tall with a 48" ground clearance. It's as if she AIMS for the holes in the road. And nearly clips mailboxes and guardrails on a regular basis. And as for the private road here, seems to aim for having the delicate undercarriage directly over the highest points, resulting in horrific-feeling scraping and slamming.

So, yeah, I'd like to get my driving privileges back if nothing else than for having someone behind the wheel who knows WTF they're doing.
I could rant more, but it'd take quite some time...

tomax — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:44:05 GMT

So, what does one do while working retail and getting so many indecent proposals from the opposite gender?

(I'm starting to wonder when I'll be getting said proposals from the same gender, considering how often it's happened a few times in the past...)

...Yeah, aside from said proposals and hilarity from Captain Drug Dealer (as he is now dubbed), things were pretty boring.

Note to all:

tomax — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:54:39 GMT

Please to be not be embedding video content in a post that isn't behind a lj-cut with a prominent warning. Some peoples are limited to internets with a 28.8kbps connection speed (on a good day, in nice weather) due to the poor quality of local wiring. such people may spend several minutes waiting for the Flash video player to download so their friends page will even show text, and unless they close the tab with their friends page, spend 2-3 hours per five minutes of video having their bandwidth completely monopolized by said video.

I've long since had YouTube's entire domain wiped by AdBlock Plus, but other sites allow embedded video as well, and I really can't keep up with blocking every single one of them.

tomax — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:00:46 GMT

So, thinking of priorities when I get paid.

New soldering tools. My TV now has no sound. I also need to fix my Dreamcast. The PS2 could also use a rebuild about now.
External phone modem. I'm getting a monitor brought here this evening, so I can use my Mini. Unfortunately, the pops and static on these hella-crappy phone lines confuse the holy hell out of its internal modem.
Clothing. I've not bought clothing in I dunno how many years now. Seriously in need of fresh stuff, and tired of repairing my clothes constantly.
Perhaps a celebratory bottle of bubbly and some nice chocolates.

tomax — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:44:19 GMT

Well, I'm employed as of tomorrow :D

JOY

tomax — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:37:36 GMT

Well, background check is as expected. I'll be in tomorrow at 10:00 to fill out final paperwork and such. YAY!
Now I'm 30 and soon-to-be employed, perhaps I'll finally be able to get that vasectomy... Could be something to put off, though, as it's possible that when I can get benefits it'd be covered.

tomax — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:05:32 GMT

Well, tha manager at the Rite-Aid seems pretty keen. I'm now saying >99% chance. They should get my background check back Monday, then they'll be wanting me to pee in a cup. The manager was even pretty straight up that he's got no problems with stretching the dress code as long as HIS boss doesn't say anything. So, yeah. Seems like it'd be a nice crew to work for, in any case.

It'll be really nice to have moneys again. I've had precisely zero gaming budget for something like four years now. Also, this gives good prospects for having fundage to go to KolCon V in September. Seriously looking forward to it, and I swear I'm dragging starfireming along even if kidnapping is required.

tomax — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:31:10 GMT

Well, going for interview tomorrow at Rite-Aid at 6PM. I'd say prospects are 99%.

tomax — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:51:45 GMT

Took the kids to get disbudded this morning. Their tongues are still hanging out from being drugged. It's cuuuute.

tomax — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:52:25 GMT

Good sign when you're looking for employment that is scarce: You're asked to come in for a drug test.

BEHBEHS!

tomax — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:41:35 GMT

Yeah, you should check out my page of pics. I also added another cat pic :D

C'mon, srsly, people.

tomax — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:06:51 GMT

I'm really disappointed that only one other person posted this.

tomax — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:11:01 GMT

tomax — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:10:04 GMT

Well, I'm at starfireming's place now. Off to DC tomorrow. Hoping for a much fun weekend.

tomax — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:01:37 GMT

Mmmmph. Just spent about ten hours straight hand-shoveling and hauling perhaps 7-10 tons of concrete chunks, creek boulders, and #2 gravel. On the bright side, I can pretty much guarantee I can get my car in and out of here all up to Thursday. Much looking forward to getting out of here for a few days and stuffs. I'm still pumped on endorphins now. I was even working shirtless in the snow and still sweating :P

I foolishly answered the phone this morning when I was suiting up for wading in frigid creek waters. Rachel was in her usual 'woe is me' state, and likely had a couple glasses of wine already. This was like 8AM. Begging me to come back, promising sex every day, actually HELPING keep things clean, all the usual. Seriously, I do NOT need that kind of stress in the morning.

Anyway, there's foods now, and my body is begging for calories. Also, I've run out of things I feel should be said.

tomax — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:09:56 GMT

Calling all locals...
Sometime mid-next month, I need to visit Frederick to recover a few things. I don't want to repeat the disaster of going alone. Froborr, Kouban, or Onsen would by my first picks for such a trip, as I think it's best if I'm hanging with a male. However, I'm not adamant on maleness, and would ask Keta, as she's the closest to the area.

Is there anyone not on this short list that'd like to make such a journey?

tomax — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:05:48 GMT

Yes, I am still alive. However, having the power out for 47 hours kinda limits my ability to interact with the world and/or entertain myself. Started on improving the road after the recent deluge. Rather than go for the #2 gravel we've got a pile of, I collected up every bit of broken earth I could find, partially to clean, mostly to vent my frustration at NO POWER. A variety of broken cinderblocks, a few broken paving stones, one broken terra cotta planter, a broken toilet, and a small pile of >100-pound creek boulders. Suffice it to say, making the broken items far MORE broken to fill in the spaces between said boulders was quite satisfying. The road still needs a lot more, but that'll have to wait on weather. And me being actually warm and eating cooked food. It's getting to almost 55 in the house now, at least. Perhaps I should take the time to make some nice hot coffee. I'm thinking a pan of hot cocoa might be on the menu this evening. In any case, I've made a claim of spoiled items in fridge, freezer, and chest freezer, and will be contacted in a couple days regarding that. I'm sure they're all fine, considering the weather and lack of heat in the house, but I might just stash the contents of those in buildings or the crawlspace if someone comes to inspect.

tomax — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:15:38 GMT

Well, starfireming's visit was quite nice. Wish it could have been longer, though. I'm off to get the sleep I haven't had now.

It looks like my stalker has a brother...

tomax — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:55:34 GMT

[Unknown LJ tag]
PinkFloydObsession: I am gonna go now. Gonna go to the creek.
bryntax: mmm i love playin in a crick.
DiscoDoris: I have a cricked neck :(
PinkFloydObsession: Very cold here
Bikke the Pirate: ...Crick?
PinkFloydObsession: but I'm gonna go fishin' and take some pics and stuff
Princess Luna Bleu: Creek
Bikke the Pirate didn't think Brynn was from WV
Princess Luna Bleu: :-)
Poki: I'll fix it tonight, Doris - stretch it, perhaps
Princess Luna Bleu: Thats how my Momma always said 'steam'... crick.
Princess Luna Bleu: *stream
PinkFloydObsession just noticed that bryntax said crick
PinkFloydObsession: I am from wv.
speed1001: I say crick....lived in PA
PinkFloydObsession: It is beautiful here
speed1001: never been to wv....
speed1001:
JustAnotherYear: hi. What's wv?
PinkFloydObsession: I don't live in a trailer or am not inbred either.
JustAnotherYear: Hello, Test Subject.
speed1001: laugh.....that never crossed my mind
Test Subject: What interesting things are happenign today?
PinkFloydObsession: Those stereotypes are true though. Most people in this state are like that. Thats why I'm moving
Bikke the Pirate is glad to have dodged the WV accent
JustAnotherYear: Which State?
PinkFloydObsession: WV
JustAnotherYear: WV?
jezzikUH: It's me, not you.
Bikke the Pirate: Hey, Floys. Message blue_girl.
Bikke the Pirate: er, Floyd
Bikke the Pirate: And don't tell 'er I said so.
PinkFloydObsession: Blue_girl is my sis
Bikke the Pirate: Ahh, n/m then.
PinkFloydObsession: She's standing right here
Apocalypse Throb: Wolksvagen!
PinkFloydObsession: she says hi
Test Subject: West Virginia, right?
PinkFloydObsession: I really gotta go now. Bye!!!
Bikke the Pirate: Aww. No hanging out?
PinkFloydObsession: what do u mean bikkie
Bikke the Pirate needs to finish preparing for Fiere's visit