I'm guessing we got about six inches of snow here. Don't know if we're done yet. I'm wondering if this will impact attendance at tonight's game?
Random Thoughts 18: The Year of Fire
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The moment I get in my seat the seat belt is on and it remains on until we land or I have to use the bathroom, whatever comes first
I can guarantee you which comes first for me. I learned my lesson a while back. Thought to myself "Oh, it's only a short hop. I can wait until we get off the plane". Nope. Circled for a while, finally landed, then sat out on the tarmac waiting for a gate. A 1 hr, 15 minute flight ended up being nearly 4 hours from boarding to exiting the plane, and I was in pain by the time we got off that damn flight.
Campus is soooo beautiful with a quiet blanket of snow.
Using the snow day to re-organize and declutter my outdoor play time equipment.
There's still one huge tote filled with random things that I don't really use but can't figure out if I should throw it all away or just sift through to pare it down.
Some is lightly used bug spray canisters that I hate throwing in the trash.
There's still one huge tote filled with random things that I don't really use but can't figure out if I should throw it all away or just sift through to pare it down.
Some is lightly used bug spray canisters that I hate throwing in the trash.
One of my best college friends was part of the carillon club (whatever that is called) and sometimes played it. He was looking for music to play Smoke on the Water. No, it wasn't Paul Rhoads.
Years ago when I was a student I showed up at the base of the campanille one day about 11:30 so when the carillonneur showed up I was able to go up with him. It was pretty cool to see and even cooler to watch him play. It would be difficult to play since there is a delay between striking the batons on the keyboard and the sound of each bell. Kind of like the dissonance you experience when using a mic with a large venue PA. Your words come back to you on a half second delay and it can really mess with your mind.
I went up with him a couple of times. Also went up 3 times for some tours incident to a seminar I was leading.
I guess I remembered more of a delay than we see here...
I guess that is what three and a half decades will do to your memories.
I guess that is what three and a half decades will do to your memories.
I used to love taking my lunch up to central campus to listen to the carillon concerts at noon. Some days I really miss being on campus. Don't miss my job - just miss campus.
Timing is everything- buyer is bringing one son and maybe two: ISU fans all the way!
Cleaning the truck off and a wiper blade came off. I have an extra set but it's getting dark and I don't feel like monkeying with it tonight. It used to be quick but now they're a real pain in the butt.
Has anyone else noticed the blade refills have disappeared and now they sell you the whole blade. Grrrr. Not cheap either.
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