doing some family tree history. I need to do some of my own history. Especially my school years and when I had my back operation for scoliosis. I'm not sure if it was in late 1967 or early 1968. One thing is for certain, August 21st I was 16 years old in 1968 in a body cast, bed ridden recovering during those 8 months. That August was the invasion of Czechoslovakia. I recall eating birthday pizza with a neighbor friend of mine. My school transcripts would be the best indicator of when I had my back operation as they would show missing time in relation to the event.
I still haven't given up on my Kobo eBook reader pictured above yet. Its the Aura version but the os is clunky and awkward to use. The battery life on this device is amazing and takes ePub books with ease on a micro sd memory card. I bought it last November because Black Library releases some Horus Heresy stuff only in ebook format, kind of like how not all Xbox games are sold retail. What I like about the eBook format unlike reading from my iPod is that eBooks are better for reading outdoors then the iPod.
I called Long and McQuade earlier and yes they are getting the System m1 modular synth. Street price is $750. With 20% down its $50/month, which is doable. The m1 also fits in a Eurorack setup and has a lot of compatible rack mounted devices to go along with it. I can see this as my birthday present for myself next month.
I'm going to try and get some blood work done at the lab this week while I have some time off. I'm kind of worried about my cholesterol. Since I have very little sodium intake, my cholesterol levels should be low. I hope to find that out this week sometime. According to my Doctor, I haven't had blood work done in over 5 years. I'm kind of nervous about what will show up now. The lab has limited hours today or so Anne tells me, so my best bet is Tuesday. Anyway, that's all for now.
at about a high of -0/-10 as it looks like its going to go between now and the end of the month, I can live with that. its cold but its not arctic weather.
At lunch I wanted to read Legion, my Warhammer 40k Legion ebook. However the memory card I put in my Kobo, the one I've been using for a couple of days now for some reason, popped out. After trying to insert it, it now says I have finished reading the book I just started. Huh? I don't know whats going on so, I'll be check into this on the weekend.
I had a better day on the job as I was away from my loud neighbor. For a 8.5 hour day ending at 10pm, it went by fast. This project will be over next Friday. So, I'll be off at 9pm and able to catch that 9:25pm bus home. I hope I'll get at least 2-9. I can handle those hours now until the end of the year.
Yesterday, the European Space Agency was able to land their comet probe "Rosetta" on comet 67p. This made international headlines because its the first time a probe from earth has landed in a comet.
I've got another full day today and 2 off. Well, lodge Friday so really 1 day off where I can just relax. Anyway, that's all for now.
Horseshoe lounge just over here on 58th street and 137th Ave. It's just a little bar behind KFC there. Its been around for years. We checked it because they had WWE's Summer slam on pay per view. They charge $10/person but they couldn't get the sound working. My mood changed for the better as I was getting into the show. I was in a bad mood mainly because of the heat and I hadn't eaten and the heat of the day. We ordered pizza and pop but enjoyed the show anyway. They finally got the sound on about about 70% into the broadcast. They didn't charge for the show, which was a nice gesture. They had about 50 people. It's actually a nice little bar. The bus isn't that far away to take me home on a Saturday afternoon. I'm glad I went after all and I'll be back next pay per view.
This
weekend was kind of a good news bad news type weekend. Saturday morning
the boss wants me in for a meeting. He gave me a 2 week notice to pick
it up. It's telemarketing, what can I say? The other thing is I won on 3
of my cfl proline games. It's about enough to by a case of beer but at
least I'm winning.
I'm looking at getting into the eBook reader business. After doing a bit of research I'm warming up to the 6" Kobo Aura. I'm using it for Warhammer 40k short stories and ebooks. Stuff I can't get at Audrey's.
Tonight is Monday night Raw on the aftermath of last nights show. Looking forward to it. Anyway, that's all for now.
