Thursday, April 30, 2009

For three strange days, I had no obligations. My mind was a blur, I did not know what to do ...

You get up, shower, dress and head out to work every day. And all you can ask for is something interesting and enjoyable to pass the time. You hope for, but don't expect, genuine positive vibes or friendly co workers or time to do things right. I am lucky that I have such a job at one if the "100 best places to work". Busy and producing is much better than nothing to do and nothing to show for it. I am excited to go in and excited to be a part of what is going on. I stay a little eate these days because I am vested in the success of the daily deal. Not too bad a day when you are fully tired on the way home.

Iphone says, "Goose Step Mama" by The Ruttles

"You've got something that makes you something.
Something tells me loud and clear.
In the end it comes to nothing.
You've got nothing to ein, svei, drei, fear."

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Make up your mind. Decide to walk with me. Around the lake tonight. By my side. By my side ...

My car story just gets more and more interesting. I checked the VIN on carfax and the national stolen car db with little to no issues. It just feels wrong. I got a quote of 345 to ship it but the guy sasys he's in the service so I bet he can get it shipped free.
Someone needs to explain this to me. He says, he'll ship it unpaid but only a deposit got he shipper. I can then evaluate it when it's here and then decide on payment or return. What are the bad angles here. He's in it with the shipper? The car arrives different than shown? I have to pay some siklck # to send it back? What would you be willing to front to find out if it us real? How much would you be willing to lose to find out? Right now I'd say $500-$1000 but no more. I might call a dealer or a shop in Hendo to go and look at it. Hopefully $50 to $100 invested there could be a big payoff.
But seriously, who knows someone in Vegas that would do me a solid?

iPhone says, "Insider" Tom Petty with Stevie Nicks from "Pack Up the Plantation Live"

"Well I'll bet you're his masterpiece. I'll bet you're his self control. Yeah you've become his legacy. His quiet world of white and gold."

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

I don't want to come back down from this cloud, it's taken me all this time to find out what I need ...

So hi there, I find that writing took a back seat to veging on the train for a few weeks but today is somehow different. I blame family and friends.

First golf. I got to play the Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay on Saturday and man was it ... Scenic. No comments on my game as that would mean I need to discus my lack of ability. Guys from work, 7:20 AM, coffee, a bacon/egg/cheese sandwich, cold, windy and lots of fun. I need to thank Andy for picking me up, Kris for organizing the family (wow was it a busy one) and She for clearing the skies before we froze.

Work is great. One mention if your project by the CEO during the earnings call and suddenly you have a ton if work to do. Cool huh?

And now, a car. Don't have one yet but the $ for it comes available Monday next. My dilemma is, do I buy the one that is in Henderson, NV site unseen? If it's what I think, it may be the best deal ever. Which only makes me think it's a riff. $7900 for a 2005 Infiniti G35. Free shipping, deposit held by shipping co, no payment til the car is verified. Too good to be true. Therefore, it's a scheme. Ah well I need to rally my network and see if I can verify its existance.

iPhone says, "I've Got a Feeling" Pearl Jam cover of the Beatles classic.

"Everybody had a good year. Though we never saw the sunshine. Everybody pulled their socks up. Everybody put the war down."