System Error

Our computer has been acting buggy the past few days. I finally got the browsers working again. The computer is about 6 years old but is in good condition due to memory upgrades and such. Hopefully we will not need a new one for at least a couple more years.

I meant to post a few days ago, but I have meant to do that for over a month. I want to get back to the days when everyone used to actually update their blogs semi-daily and comment on each others entries.

It is starting to get colder and there is a bad winter on the way. I hope we can actually get some enjoyable snow days with both kids this year. We once again missed a chance to go to Starved Rock and enjoy the foliage. Maybe we will have a nice weekend warmup sometime in the near future.

Stay tuned for some writing to be posted on here.

BUG!

The Pain

See Jae's blog to hear the "nice" version of the Chase the Moon bike ride.

The truth is I got beat by a 12 year old. The course closed in 3 hours and the average rider finished in 2. I finished in 3 hrs 15 mins. I was making decent time for a novice until I got a Charlie Horse at the 18/19th mile. I had to walk a couple miles through the forest area and my headlight went out. I know Jae was silently judging me and shaking his head. He could have finished on time!

But, despite the pain seeping through 3 Advils at a time, I made it which was my goal.

And I intend to be in better shape for Chase the Moon 2010!

Love is a Superdawg

 

That Old House

We checked out a house for sale in Elgin last night. Last week we ventured into a neighborhood just around the corner that we had never been to before. This was the historic area of Elgin and many of the homes are over 100 years old. I started inquiring about touring the homes.

The one we saw last night was built in the late 1800s and was in fairly good condition, despite its age. The home had character, but the work it needed outweighed the low price. It was interesting to see the nooks and crannies that the home had (multiple staircases, detached garage, etc), but it may just not have had the space we are looking for. But, that doesn't mean we will be discouraged. There are a lot of homes in that area that look just as interesting.

Too Hot

It is in the upper 90s outside and I had to break with my jeans and wear shorts to work. I have not been able to dress casual at work...ever. The last time I wore shorts to work was when I managed a Blockbuster in high school. Too bad today is the day they finally turned on the A/C full blast and now I am freezing.

Here comes the pneumonia.

Re-fried Alex

So, I got a sunburn on my shoulders while at the beach in Florida.  I had put on SPF 36, but obviously not enough.  When we went snorkeling in Key West a couple days later, I made sure to slather the stuff on, but again, i epically failed.  The sunscreen was a spray that then needed to be rubbed in.  So, on top of the fact that my back tan/burn follows a spray pattern, I burned my already sunburned shoulders.  The left is much worse and was essentially a giant blister.  I had to put medication and gauze on it just to wear a shirt.

Needless to say, I learned a lesson.  Also, if I ever get skin cancer, it will be right there on my left shoulder.

Back in IL

Back home. Long drive. Read the kids blog for whats new.

Worms!

Is it just me or are the worms coming out in the rain the past month gigantic? I swear they look like snakes! I always remember worms since I was a kid, boys usually do. We find them cool and gross and fun to look at. But, I never remember seeing the ones as big as I have this year. Maybe its a coincidence or maybe they are mutants!

Creepy Trailer

This movie looks good. Lars Von Trier is a hard director to get a handle on (Breaking the Waves, Dogville, The Kingdom, etc) but this movie looks pretty intense!

WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!

Kobayashi Maru

If you understand the title of this blog post then you share my excitement for what is coming soon!

Yes, I am a huge nerd.