October 2005 Entries

I absolutely hate web sites that don't allow you to use your browser's “Back” button. You know the ones. You hit your “Back” button and the page just reloads? Hate em! Hate em! Hate em!

There, I feel a little better now.

Not really. I wish I were a runner but I'm not. Not yet anyway. Years ago, (God I sound old when I use that phrase) I think it was in the 80's, I watched one of the first Ironman Triathlons on ABC's Wide World of Sports. I was fascinated by it. It was well before the race had the popularity it has today. I can remember the people literally crawling over the finish line. I was just awestruck (is that a word?) at the dedication and passion that those people had. It was just amazing. A little while after that I actually told a guy I worked with that I was going to train for one. Yeah right. I don't think I took one step towards that goal. I suck.

Anyway, now I read about triathlons and marathons and the people who compete in them on their blogs on the Internet. I must say that I think these people are just awesome. They are so passionate about their sport and it is so inspiring. Who knows, maybe one day...Yeah right. Right now I get winded putting my socks on. I suck.

I am however, starting "The Abs Diet" tomorrow. I read the book months ago but never really got going on the diet. Hmm. I've only done that about 100 times before. I suck. Anyway, I've been talking with my wife lately about my eating habits and she's going to help me out. We went shopping this morning and spent a lot on the food. Gotta have the food in the house or you're in trouble! Who knows, I might even be able to meet some of my goals. I really need to do something about this. And then? Maybe I won't suck anymore. ;)

I love watching the Channel9 videos. These two are my absolute favorites. To me, they are incredibly inspiring. I've watched them twice this year and I'm sure I'll watch them again.

I like when she mentions that “we have a lot of really smart people here [at Microsoft]“. Suzanne Cook is definitely one of them.

Suzanne Cook - Developing the CLR Part I

Suzanne Cook - Developing the CLR Part II

What a weekend! Saturday I went to the Michigan game and Sunday to the lowly Lion's game. Had a great time, maybe too great! Thought I'd post some pictures from the Michigan tailgate. Click on the image to see it bigger.

Gotta love the flags...

  

These people used to tailgate in the golf course but I guess it's getting to be a pain over there so they thought they'd give this place a try. They have a real nice setup!


  

This is our group here...

Playin' the midwest's favorite! Euchre anyone?


We left Saturday morning at 9:30 am and I got home around 10:00 pm on Saturday night! Sunday, we left again at 9:30 am and I got home around 8:00 pm. No wonder I'm so tired!