Firefox 1.5

Swweeeeeeet … the newest installment of Firefox is now out. I was reading over a list of changes, and I am already impressed with everything I see so far. I’ll probably upgrade mine tonight — after exporting all my extension info first of course!

One down, one more to go …

I did it. I lived through Thanksgiving. *lol* Bring on Christmas! :mrgreen:

Jim and I spent the Thanksgiving holiday at my grandmother’s house. Jim’s mother was invited and joined in. Everyone of course loved her (she’s such a sweetie!), and kept commenting on how much Jim looked like his mom. (his brother and sister look like his dad IMO) My dad and I got into it a little bit, but that was to be expected.

As I had ranted on about in an earlier post, Jessie couldn’t join us this year. Of course her mother didn’t have the balls to tell her that straight out. Jessie figured it out Wednesday night and was very upset, and feeling very left out. (one thing I had been trying to avoid, but her mother had other ideas in mind)

We picked her up that night at Jim’s ex’s house. I had been telling her all week that Friday was “shopping day” so she perked up a bit when I reminded her of that. She and I left early Friday morning with my mother and brother to hit the Galleria. I did pretty well, but everything I bought was for Jessie. LOL! She needed some new winter outfits, and I had found some jeans for a good price and stocked up. I had also given Jessie “mad money” (what my grandmother calls spending or ‘free’ cash) to spend on a toy if she’s good. She picked up an easel/chalkboard combo set and a play dough car-making set. That’s my girl, ever the artist.

It was pretty fun. We got in late that evening. Jim had gone golfing, so Jessie and I vegged out and watched movies for the rest of the night.

It’s now Saturday night, most of the family has gone home, and I’m feeling exhausted. I’ll most likely do a little work tomorrow, as we have new clients in town Monday morning. (Who in the Hell thought that would be a good idea?)

Oooops … almost forgot: I had bought some music software a while back and am now working on a couple of things. I layed down a few tracks Saturday night, and should have a song for y’all to download soon.

I’m doing a Christmas album, so it’s nothing spectacular. I actually started it for Jessie. She likes to hear me sing and asked me to do some Christmas songs for her.

I’m still working on the other tracks/album, dunno when I’ll be finishing them. (sorry)

I’ll post a preview when it’s up on my new hosting.

In a way, I needed to have *something* recorded soon. There’s been advertisements for Beauty and the Beast auditions, and I’m thinking of trying out and may need some samples (like a portfolio I guess).

Sony, Sony, Why you buggin’?

Maybe because you used copyrighted software in your DRM, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

How’s that crow taste? Yummmmm, just like Mamma used to make. :twisted:

Pugnae was kind enough to pass this gem on to me; and he reminded me that this has happened before … a company outspoken against piracy caught using pirated software — anyone remember who it was?

Anyone?

Anyone?

Bueller?

I’m ‘da pimp, yo!

This one made me LOL:

Your Pimp Name Is…

Disco Dazzle

Now I wonder … does it come with funky shoes?

How Smart Am I?

All-Around Smart You are all-around smart. Essentially, that means that you are a good combination of your own knowledge and experience, along with having learned through instruction – and you are equally as good with theoretical things as you are with real-world, applied things. You have a well-rounded brain. 0% applied intelligence 10% natural intelligence

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

US Citizen’s Test

It didn’t tell me which one I got wrong, so I’ll go back and verify my answers when I get a little free time.

You Passed the US Citizenship Test

Congratulations – you got 9 out of 10 correct!

Eye Color

Funny, my license says they’re blue …. Yep, mirror check confirms it.

Your Eyes Should Be Violet

Your eyes reflect: Mystery and allure What’s hidden behind your eyes: A quiet passion

Though having purple eyes *would* be cool … I don’t care for contacts though …

Egads

I had forgotten about the meme’s I had saved last week but hadn’t yet posted. So prepare yourself for a mini-flood.

I haven’t exactly been in a social mood for various reasons. We’re busting ass at work and I’ve been putting in mega-OT. (minus the mega-pay of course, *sigh*)

Oh, and my weekend? If you’re looking for game commentary … Let’s not go there and pretend we did.

Moving on …. Jim’s ex is being a major (insert favorite and/or best nasty expletive), so Jessie will not be joining us for Thanksgiving. She ranted on and on last night about how she does “everything” for us, and we do nothing for her. (Don’t get me started)

At least Jim’s mother is going with us to see my family at grandmother’s house, so that will be fun. But I hate it when Jessie misses out on family and holiday events. And more than likely, her mother will keep her out of Christmas too. :evil: (hello, not happy!)

The job hunt has come to a stand-still. I had talked to a place downtown a few weeks ago and sent off some code samples, but haven’t heard back from them. I also haven’t heard back from the hospital I talked to. *sigh* Sometimes I feel like I’ll be stuck here forever.

We took Jessie to see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Friday night … of course we had to take the MegaBitch with us. And that was only as a compromise. She always insists of being the one to take Jessie first to any movie, and we’re tired of taking Jessie out to see movies she’s already seen, so Jim invited her mother to go with us. We even paid for her ticket.

I know, recipe for disaster … the show was way overbooked. We ordered the tickets online, and the Rave website had 2 listings instead of one. So about 50-60 people were not able to get a seat. There was much grumbling, griping, and outright yelling by most all of us who were standing about and trying to find a seat. The manager had us hang around while they put together another showing right then and there (which was about an hour later). Jessie’s mother grumbled and bitched the whole time, so needless to say, she stood by us … every time she stood with her mother, the grumbling and bitching was turned to her. I swear, she picked on Jessie’s hair, her clothes, … no wonder this child is so self-conscious!!!

I couldn’t have gotten into my seat fast enough … and I made sure that I sat as far from her as I possibly could. It was all I can do not to tell the woman exactly what she can do with her criticisms and where to go with them!

Anyways, back to the movie … it was pretty good. A few really cute parts, a LOT was cut out. I won’t spoil it for y’all …

I bought a new game this weekend and liked it up until the ending. It’s called Still Life. It’s one of those murder mystery types. (Think Myst meets Law and Order) The graphics were very good (considering it was under $20) and I liked the audio samples and soundtrack. The puzzles were pretty challenging.

BUT (SPOILER part!), the game’s short. I played it from beginning to end in 6 hours. AND the ending pissed me off … the killer got away. All of the suspects had been eliminated, literally, and I wanted to see who it was. *sigh* I suppose they’re leaving it open for a sequel … I wouldn’t mind that I guess.

Also, another downer was that I found out that the Weird Alabama magazine has been closed down by Barnes & Nobles’ team of scum-sucking lawyers. It seems that B&N owns the trademark to the word “WEIRD”

WTF!?

I posted to the W.A. yahoo group and told them that was the most rediculous thing I’ve ever heard. I mean get real! Owning the word “weird”?!?

The mind wobbles …

I was under the impression that companies couldn’t ‘own’ or trademark such a common word? A little over a year ago Microsoft had fought for, and lost, the ownership/trademark of the word “Windows” against the Lindows software company. (though I believe they are still fighting it in EU courts?)

The US District Court in Seattle, WA ruled that “once a word is declared generic it would continue to be generic,” informing Microsoft that “no amount of marketing around a generic word changes the generic state of the word.” (I think MS is still appealing this one)

Personally, I don’t think B&N have a leg to stand on if A.W. were to fight them, but that would take money … and these guys put out this magazine and all of its resources for the love of it. The subscriptions are next to nothing … hell, if I were a lawyer, I’d take their case pro-bono!

*sigh* Oh well … time to hurry up and post my drafts and get back to work … my boss keeps walking by (I hate shoulder surfers) … that’s my cue to look busy.

Bird Flu

I read this on Rendier’s LJ and it made me giggle out loud:

The Center for Disease Control has released a list of symptoms of bird flu. If you experience any of the following, please seek medical treatment immediately:

• High fever
• Congestion
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Aching in the joints
• An irresistible urge to shit on someone’s windshield.

‘Bama humor

Some funnies to set the mood for this weekend’s matchup:

A fav of mine from the late great Lewis Grizzard:

“Auburn vs. Alabama, SEC Championship. Fourth Down. One yard to go. 2 seconds left. It was 15-17, ‘Bama leading.

Pat Dye beseeched the Lord. God said, ‘Pat, go for the touchdown and run right.’

Pat Dye gives the instructions to his players; the play executes, ‘Bama stops Auburn’s offense just short of the goal line, ending the game.

‘Bama won.

Pat Dye was distraught. ‘Why, Lord?’ and God said, ‘I don’t know … Bear, why did we tell him that?’”

Author Unknown:

Q: Why did the Auburn grad get fired from quality control at the M&M factory?

A: He was throwing away too many W’s.”

From AL.com:

You’re probably an Auburn fan if …
… You can play the Auburn fight song using your armpit.
… Your wife’s idea of cleaning house is throwing everything out into the yard.
… The Roto-Rooter man stops by your trailer and asks, “What’s that smell?”
… You’re a member of the Skoal Frequent Purchaser Program.
… You looked up your family tree and your uncle spit on you.
… You joined Alcoholics Anonymous so you can drink and use a different name.
… You looked out for #1 and stepped in #2 !!!
… You won’t buy a Japanese car because you’re afraid you won’t understand what they say on the radio.
… Your kids go to a private school and they won’t tell you where it is.
… Your Granny beats you in the tobacky spittin’ contests.

What’s a seven course meal at Auburn?
A possum and a six-pack.

How do you keep an Auburn football player out of your yard?
Put a goal post in it.

From RammerJammer:

Two Auburn golfers hit nice drives down the middle of the fairway. When they arrived at their balls, the first one was getting ready to hit, and the second one said, “Wait, that’s my ball.” The other said “No, it’s mine. I’m playing a Titleist 1″. The first one said “I’m playing a Titleist 1, also”. So they argued for a few minutes, and finally a Bama golfer was walking in the next fairway, and the auburn guys asked him to come over. They explained what had happened and asked him to make the call and that they would go with whatever ruling he made. So, the Bama golfer looks down at the two Titleist 1 golf balls, and then quickly ask, “Which one of you is playing the yellow ball?”

From Elliott in Montgomery:

An Auburn fan asks his wife (an Alabama fan) how to wash his shirt.

“What does it say?” she asks.

“War Eagle” was his reply, so she told him “Hot water, 5 cups of bleach.”

ROLL TIDE!!!

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