It is 5:15 AM, it is snowing like mad outside (yet again), the Federal Government is once again closed for the day, and I'm going back to bed.
Today's real post will appear later in the day.
I hate snow.
Have a good day. More thoughts later.
Bilbo
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Yep...More Snow Coming
I wish I knew what it was I'd done to piss off the snow gods, because I'd do my very best to make amends. The Federal Government is closed for the second straight day, and will probably be closed tomorrow, too, as we hunker down for another 12 to 18 inches (!) of snow on top of what we already have. And did I mention the expected high winds that will drift it all over the place?
Enough, already!!
Yesterday Agnes and I put on our heavy clothes and hiked up to our local shopping center to see what was still available. It's a walk of a little less than a mile, and we can usually walk it in 15 minutes or less...yesterday it took a bit longer than that. Here are a few pictures taken between home and the shopping center...
This one is from the end of our driveway, looking up the hill:
About halfway up the hill, looking back down...
The intersection at the top of the hill...
Not everyone has shoveled out their sidewalks, and most of those who have have only done a single shovel-width. I don't know where the semi in the background thought he was going to go...he was in the process of backing down the street, having met a car coming the other way...the street was only plowed to one narrow lane, and the other guy got there first...
Somebody tried to have a sense of humor about the whole thing...
I think I may just go back to bed and dream about summer. Which, it appears, may start sometime around mid-August this year. Sigh.
Have a good day. If you're in the Big Snow area and you have to go out, be safe about it. If you can, stay inside and stay warm. It's gotta get better...doesn't it?
More thoughts later.
Bilbo
Enough, already!!
Yesterday Agnes and I put on our heavy clothes and hiked up to our local shopping center to see what was still available. It's a walk of a little less than a mile, and we can usually walk it in 15 minutes or less...yesterday it took a bit longer than that. Here are a few pictures taken between home and the shopping center...
This one is from the end of our driveway, looking up the hill:
About halfway up the hill, looking back down...
The intersection at the top of the hill...
Not everyone has shoveled out their sidewalks, and most of those who have have only done a single shovel-width. I don't know where the semi in the background thought he was going to go...he was in the process of backing down the street, having met a car coming the other way...the street was only plowed to one narrow lane, and the other guy got there first...
Somebody tried to have a sense of humor about the whole thing...
I think I may just go back to bed and dream about summer. Which, it appears, may start sometime around mid-August this year. Sigh.Have a good day. If you're in the Big Snow area and you have to go out, be safe about it. If you can, stay inside and stay warm. It's gotta get better...doesn't it?
More thoughts later.
Bilbo
Monday, February 08, 2010
From the "It Had to Happen Sooner or Later" File
I'm tired of whining about all our snow. It hasn't done much good, particularly since the latest forecasts are calling for an additional FIVE TO TEN INCHES of the white stuff in our next storm, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Government is closed today, since nobody can get out of their neighborhoods to get to work, anyhow, and will probably reopen tomorrow morning, just in time to have everyone struggle to work in time for an early release necessitated by our next hammering on winter's anvil. At this point, I'm just hoping to be able to get out of our neighborhood tomorrow morning for my dental appointment. Sigh.
Okay, new topic. Well, old topic. Actually, an updated rant on a previous topic.
As you know, I have very strong opinions on the Supreme Court's incredible decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (the decision that essentially equated corporations and individuals by deciding that unlimited corporate spending on political campaigns is a form of constitutionally protected free speech). It's time to take that sad story to the next level: from the It Had to Happen Sooner or Later file comes this story from the New York Times - Corporation Says It Will Run for Congress.
Yes, friends, Murray Hill, Inc., in a satirical political ad you can view at the New York Times link above (and on YouTube), has announced it will run for Congress. The ad laments that corporations could never be sure candidates they'd supported "would do our bidding," and so Murray Hill is going to run to ensure that corporate interests are directly represented in the lawmaking process. As the ad says of government, "We bought it, we paid for it, and we're going to keep it," and "Now that government is for sale, Murray Hill is offering top dollar."
Yes, the ad is tongue-in-cheek satire, but the message is real. And unfortunate.
Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow. Before the next storm.
Bilbo
P.S. - At the intersection of Government and Too Much Snow comes the comparison of the Supremes' decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission to an avalanche: a high-level snow job of massive and overwhelming proportions.
You're welcome.
B.
Okay, new topic. Well, old topic. Actually, an updated rant on a previous topic.
As you know, I have very strong opinions on the Supreme Court's incredible decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (the decision that essentially equated corporations and individuals by deciding that unlimited corporate spending on political campaigns is a form of constitutionally protected free speech). It's time to take that sad story to the next level: from the It Had to Happen Sooner or Later file comes this story from the New York Times - Corporation Says It Will Run for Congress.
Yes, friends, Murray Hill, Inc., in a satirical political ad you can view at the New York Times link above (and on YouTube), has announced it will run for Congress. The ad laments that corporations could never be sure candidates they'd supported "would do our bidding," and so Murray Hill is going to run to ensure that corporate interests are directly represented in the lawmaking process. As the ad says of government, "We bought it, we paid for it, and we're going to keep it," and "Now that government is for sale, Murray Hill is offering top dollar."
Yes, the ad is tongue-in-cheek satire, but the message is real. And unfortunate.
Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow. Before the next storm.
Bilbo
P.S. - At the intersection of Government and Too Much Snow comes the comparison of the Supremes' decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission to an avalanche: a high-level snow job of massive and overwhelming proportions.
You're welcome.
B.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Got Snow?
Well, the snow has ended for the time being. We had a bit over two feet of snow here in my Northern Virginia neighborhood...Agnes and I went out yesterday morning while it was still snowing heavily to try to get a bit ahead of the accumulation, but by the time we finished, another 2 inches or so had fallen, and by the time it stopped, we had another 8 or 10 inches.
Yep, this was some snow.
Agnes's Friday night flight to Germany was cancelled and rebooked to Saturday, then cancelled again and rebooked to this afternoon. So far, it's still scheduled to go...but the question is whether or not we'll be able to get up our hill, which has not been plowed since a single small truck came down yesterday morning, plowed a single track down the middle of the street, and made big piles of snow on either side. Big help.
Here are a few pictures from yesterday...
This was shot yesterday afternoon from our driveway, looking up the hill...
Looking from the kitchen out onto the deck...
The problem isn't where to throw the snow to when you shovel it...the problem is whether or not you can heave it high enough to get it onto (or over) the piles you've already made...
A quick picture of the Supervisor...who is about 5 feet, 4 inches tall, which gives you a way to estimate the amount of snow we're talking about.
The last two pictures were taken at about noon yesterday...the snow didn't stop until around 6:00 PM.
Okay, I've had enough snow. Bring on the spring. And for now, time to break out the shovels and the salt and try to dig out again. Stay tuned to learn whether or not Agnes actually makes it to the airport later today...
Have a good day. Stay warm. More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
Yep, this was some snow.
Agnes's Friday night flight to Germany was cancelled and rebooked to Saturday, then cancelled again and rebooked to this afternoon. So far, it's still scheduled to go...but the question is whether or not we'll be able to get up our hill, which has not been plowed since a single small truck came down yesterday morning, plowed a single track down the middle of the street, and made big piles of snow on either side. Big help.
Here are a few pictures from yesterday...
This was shot yesterday afternoon from our driveway, looking up the hill...
Looking from the kitchen out onto the deck...
The problem isn't where to throw the snow to when you shovel it...the problem is whether or not you can heave it high enough to get it onto (or over) the piles you've already made...
A quick picture of the Supervisor...who is about 5 feet, 4 inches tall, which gives you a way to estimate the amount of snow we're talking about.
The last two pictures were taken at about noon yesterday...the snow didn't stop until around 6:00 PM.Okay, I've had enough snow. Bring on the spring. And for now, time to break out the shovels and the salt and try to dig out again. Stay tuned to learn whether or not Agnes actually makes it to the airport later today...
Have a good day. Stay warm. More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Cartoon Saturday
The DC-Maryland-Northern Virginia area is in the middle of being hammered by a monster snowstorm; the Tea Party convention is generating lots of top-quality hot air that could be used to help melt the snow across the eastern seaboard; a group of well-meaning but clueless dumbasses has been arrested in Haiti on a charge of kidnapping children; the Chinese government threw another hissy fit on Friday in response to President Obama's planned meeting with the Dalai Lama; and did I mention the snow?
It's a good day to stay inside and let Cartoon Saturday keep you warm.
I'm going to keep this approach in mind when the time comes to dig out and defrost our cars. Probably sometime in May, the way it looks now ...
It's not a cartoon, strictly speaking, but I'm ordering a gross of cases of this for Congress. It's a start ...
The snow we're getting now is very wet, heavy stuff, perfect for bringing down trees and power lines ... and making snowmen ...
I just liked this one...
Years ago, Pittsburgh radio personality Rege Cordic did a skit in which he broadcast the play-by-play from the gladiator fights in ancient Rome ("And Ludicrous is down...and here's the count: I ... II ... III ... IV ...!"). Here's another clever spin on Roman Numerals ...
This cartoon goes back a long time (some of you may recognize former President Reagan and remember his colon surgery), but it's still ... sadly ... about as good a commentary as I've seen in a long time ...
And finally, for all you guys out there ...
If you're in the Big Snow area, good luck. Stay off the roads, stay warm, and think thoughts of Summer ... I'm sure it'll be here in another eight months or so.
Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
It's a good day to stay inside and let Cartoon Saturday keep you warm.
I'm going to keep this approach in mind when the time comes to dig out and defrost our cars. Probably sometime in May, the way it looks now ...
It's not a cartoon, strictly speaking, but I'm ordering a gross of cases of this for Congress. It's a start ...
The snow we're getting now is very wet, heavy stuff, perfect for bringing down trees and power lines ... and making snowmen ...
I just liked this one...
Years ago, Pittsburgh radio personality Rege Cordic did a skit in which he broadcast the play-by-play from the gladiator fights in ancient Rome ("And Ludicrous is down...and here's the count: I ... II ... III ... IV ...!"). Here's another clever spin on Roman Numerals ...
This cartoon goes back a long time (some of you may recognize former President Reagan and remember his colon surgery), but it's still ... sadly ... about as good a commentary as I've seen in a long time ...
And finally, for all you guys out there ...
If you're in the Big Snow area, good luck. Stay off the roads, stay warm, and think thoughts of Summer ... I'm sure it'll be here in another eight months or so.Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
Friday, February 05, 2010
Why Did They Do It THAT Way?
It is now 4:50 AM in Northern Virginia. Our latest winter storm is supposed to start at about 10:00 AM, end sometime tomorrow evening, and leave us with 18-24 inches of snow. Agnes's flight to Germany, scheduled for 7:15 this evening, was already canceled last evening. The Federal government is "Open, with an unscheduled leave policy, and employees should be dismissed by their agencies four hours early."
Yep, we're gonna get hammered.
And I'm tired of writing about it. It's gonna be what it's gonna be. Let's talk about something else. How about railroad gauges?
My late uncle Frank was, for many years, the editor of Trains Magazine, and so I grew up immersed in railroad history and lore. But one thing I never thought to ask was why rails are spaced the way they are...why are the standard rails spaced exactly 4 feet, 8.5 inches apart?
I ran across this explanation many years ago, and it seems just as good as any:
The US Standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches because that's the way railroads were built in England, and the first US railroads were built by English expatriates.
Why did the English build them like that? Because the first rail lines were built by the same people who built the pre-railroad tramways, and that's the gauge they used.
Why did they use that gauge then? Because the people who built the tramways used the same jigs and tools they used for building wagons, which used that wheel spacing.
Okay! Why did the wagons use that odd wheel spacing? Well, if they tried to use any other spacing the wagons would break on some of the old, long distance roads, because that was the spacing of the old wheel ruts.
So who built these old rutted roads?
The first long-distance roads in Europe were built by Imperial Rome to enable their legions to move swiftly from place to place. Those roads have been used ever since. And the ruts? The initial ruts, which everyone since has had to match for fear of destroying their wagons, were first made by Roman war chariots. Since the chariots were made for the Imperial Roman legions, they were made with standardized wheel spacing as specified by the Roman Army...which, in turn, drove the specifications for the width of the roads - wide enough to accommodate two war chariots passing in opposite directions. Voila! The United States standard railroad gauge of 4 feet, 8.5 inches derives from the original military specification ("MilSpec," in modern military acquisition terminology) for an Imperial Roman army war chariot.
So, the next time you are handed a specification and wonder what horse's ass came up with it, you may be exactly right. Because the Imperial Roman chariots were made to be just wide enough to accommodate the back-ends of two war horses.
Think about it ... after all these centuries, decisions in government are still being made by horses' asses.
Explains a lot, doesn't it?
Have a good day. Stay warm. Drink hot chocolate, wrap yourself up in quilts, hunker down in front of the fireplace, and read or watch your way through your DVD collection.
The above advice does not apply in Australia. Sorry, Amanda.
More thoughts tomorrow, assuming we've been able to dig out.
Bilbo
Yep, we're gonna get hammered.
And I'm tired of writing about it. It's gonna be what it's gonna be. Let's talk about something else. How about railroad gauges?
My late uncle Frank was, for many years, the editor of Trains Magazine, and so I grew up immersed in railroad history and lore. But one thing I never thought to ask was why rails are spaced the way they are...why are the standard rails spaced exactly 4 feet, 8.5 inches apart?
I ran across this explanation many years ago, and it seems just as good as any:
The US Standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches because that's the way railroads were built in England, and the first US railroads were built by English expatriates.
Why did the English build them like that? Because the first rail lines were built by the same people who built the pre-railroad tramways, and that's the gauge they used.
Why did they use that gauge then? Because the people who built the tramways used the same jigs and tools they used for building wagons, which used that wheel spacing.
Okay! Why did the wagons use that odd wheel spacing? Well, if they tried to use any other spacing the wagons would break on some of the old, long distance roads, because that was the spacing of the old wheel ruts.
So who built these old rutted roads?
The first long-distance roads in Europe were built by Imperial Rome to enable their legions to move swiftly from place to place. Those roads have been used ever since. And the ruts? The initial ruts, which everyone since has had to match for fear of destroying their wagons, were first made by Roman war chariots. Since the chariots were made for the Imperial Roman legions, they were made with standardized wheel spacing as specified by the Roman Army...which, in turn, drove the specifications for the width of the roads - wide enough to accommodate two war chariots passing in opposite directions. Voila! The United States standard railroad gauge of 4 feet, 8.5 inches derives from the original military specification ("MilSpec," in modern military acquisition terminology) for an Imperial Roman army war chariot.
So, the next time you are handed a specification and wonder what horse's ass came up with it, you may be exactly right. Because the Imperial Roman chariots were made to be just wide enough to accommodate the back-ends of two war horses.
Think about it ... after all these centuries, decisions in government are still being made by horses' asses.
Explains a lot, doesn't it?
Have a good day. Stay warm. Drink hot chocolate, wrap yourself up in quilts, hunker down in front of the fireplace, and read or watch your way through your DVD collection.
The above advice does not apply in Australia. Sorry, Amanda.
More thoughts tomorrow, assuming we've been able to dig out.
Bilbo
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Keeping Warm the Modern Way
Well, it looks as if bitching, complaining, and doing the No Snow Dance doesn't help: the latest weather forecasts are calling for as much as two feet of snow tomorrow through Saturday...with more perhaps coming on Monday. And Agnes is supposed to fly to Germany tomorrow evening to spend two weeks visiting her parents.
Sigh.
If Agnes actually makes it out tomorrow, I'll still be here, trying to stay warm. I've got lots of propane in the fireplace tank, plenty of warm quilts Agnes has made over the years, plenty of food, and a well-stocked bar. The only thing I won't have is ... Agnes.
Now, I'm a healthy and reasonably well-adjusted fellow, so I'll be able to cope. Some others, though, can't. They don't have an organic bedwarmer. What do they do?
Help is on the way, courtesy of an inventor who showed off his latest invention at a convention in Las Vegas (where else?) last month.
If you're lonely and frustrated and have $7,000 to spend, Roxxxy can be yours.
Yes, friends, Roxxxy is a five-foot-seven, 120 pound ... sex robot. She talks. She makes all the right sounds when you touch her in all the right places. Underneath her warm, soft skin of hypoallergenic silicone beats the gentle, loving heart of a computer that uses voice-recognition and speech-synthesis software to whisper sweet nothings into your ear. She has five pre-programmed "personalities," from Frigid Farrah to Wild Wendy, that you can choose from based on your mood. She shudders when she has an orgasm. Her battery lasts about three hours on one charge, but you can keep her going with an electrical cord that plugs into her back.
Gives new meaning to the expression, "turning her on," eh?
The company that makes Roxxxy, TrueCompanion, claims that more than 4,000losers men have already ordered Roxxxies, and another 20,000 or so have asked for more information about her. TrueCompanion is reported to also be developing Rocky - a male sex robot - but that's a little harder, ha, ha.
Yes, friends, if you are a dateless geek with rudimentary social skills ... if you are one of those folks whose applications to dating websites are rejected ... if you have a rough time carrying on a conversation with an actual, breathing woman, your wait is over. Roxxxy is waiting for you. Just send money.
Just don't let her get together with Rocky. You may not be able to handle the electric bills.
Have a good day. If you live in the DC-Maryland-Northern Virginia area, make sure your snow shovels are ready, your salt is laid in, and you have plenty of windshield washer fluid for your cars.
And let's hope that Agnes makes it out safely tomorrow evening.
More thoughts - possibly muffled by the snow - tomorrow.
Bilbo
Sigh.
If Agnes actually makes it out tomorrow, I'll still be here, trying to stay warm. I've got lots of propane in the fireplace tank, plenty of warm quilts Agnes has made over the years, plenty of food, and a well-stocked bar. The only thing I won't have is ... Agnes.
Now, I'm a healthy and reasonably well-adjusted fellow, so I'll be able to cope. Some others, though, can't. They don't have an organic bedwarmer. What do they do?
Help is on the way, courtesy of an inventor who showed off his latest invention at a convention in Las Vegas (where else?) last month.
If you're lonely and frustrated and have $7,000 to spend, Roxxxy can be yours.
Yes, friends, Roxxxy is a five-foot-seven, 120 pound ... sex robot. She talks. She makes all the right sounds when you touch her in all the right places. Underneath her warm, soft skin of hypoallergenic silicone beats the gentle, loving heart of a computer that uses voice-recognition and speech-synthesis software to whisper sweet nothings into your ear. She has five pre-programmed "personalities," from Frigid Farrah to Wild Wendy, that you can choose from based on your mood. She shudders when she has an orgasm. Her battery lasts about three hours on one charge, but you can keep her going with an electrical cord that plugs into her back.Gives new meaning to the expression, "turning her on," eh?
The company that makes Roxxxy, TrueCompanion, claims that more than 4,000
Yes, friends, if you are a dateless geek with rudimentary social skills ... if you are one of those folks whose applications to dating websites are rejected ... if you have a rough time carrying on a conversation with an actual, breathing woman, your wait is over. Roxxxy is waiting for you. Just send money.
Just don't let her get together with Rocky. You may not be able to handle the electric bills.
Have a good day. If you live in the DC-Maryland-Northern Virginia area, make sure your snow shovels are ready, your salt is laid in, and you have plenty of windshield washer fluid for your cars.
And let's hope that Agnes makes it out safely tomorrow evening.
More thoughts - possibly muffled by the snow - tomorrow.
Bilbo
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Place Holder
It's about 5:15 AM, and Agnes and I have just finished digging out from our latest six inches of snow. I need to get into the shower and get ready to go to work, so I won't have time to do my regular post this morning. I'll try to do it this evening when I get home from work.
Have a good day. Stay warm. Dig out.
More thoughts coming.
Bilbo
P.S. - I wonder who makes the decision to keep the Federal Government open when most workers can't get out of their untreated neighborhoods to the main roads that are well-treated. Hmmm...
B.
Have a good day. Stay warm. Dig out.
More thoughts coming.
Bilbo
P.S. - I wonder who makes the decision to keep the Federal Government open when most workers can't get out of their untreated neighborhoods to the main roads that are well-treated. Hmmm...
B.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Okay, I've Had Just About Enough of This...
No, I'm not talking about Congress and the Supreme Court, although they're up there on the list. I'm talking about winter.
Last weekend we had six inches of snow, just as the 18 inches we had a few weeks ago had finally mostly melted away. Tonight and tomorrow we're supposed to get another 1 or 2 inches. Then this coming Friday and Saturday, we're supposed to get another storm...in the words of Rico the Meteorological Prognosticator (whose thoughts are shared with the rest of us by local blogging sensation lacochran), "...we could be in line for another big one come Friday and Saturday. It looks impressive but I don't want to jinx it by talking about it."
Okay, that's enough, already! No more snow! Send it to Amanda ... she needs it to help educate Aaron and Adrian about the various states of water, not to mention giving her an excuse to wear something other than the shorts and tank tops that are evidently standard in Indonesia and Australia. Agnes is supposed to fly back to Germany on Friday evening to visit her parents...let the snow wait until Saturday morning if it has to come at all. AARRGGHH!!
You'd think that someone who grew up in Pittsburgh would be a bit more able to handle snow. I can handle snow. I just don't want to. I want warm temperatures. I want to walk down the street and admire beautiful ladies in skimpy clothes. I want to sit on the front steps and sip my gin and tonic.
I WANT SPRING!!
And when my friend Debbie reads this and sends me another snarky e-mail reminding me that I'm a wuss who couldn't handle living in Buffalo ... well ... so be it. Debbie, I still love you, but you can have the snow.
I WANT SPRING!!
Okay, I'm done now. I have to go and check my supply of deicer, the condition of my snow shovels (yes, plural), and the windshield washer fluid levels in the cars. I need to make sure the refrigerator is stocked, the propane tank for the fireplace is full, and we have plenty of toilet paper.
Yes, I've had just about enough of this. Want snow? Send your address...I'll ship you as much as you want.
No charge.
Have a good day. Stay warm.
More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
Last weekend we had six inches of snow, just as the 18 inches we had a few weeks ago had finally mostly melted away. Tonight and tomorrow we're supposed to get another 1 or 2 inches. Then this coming Friday and Saturday, we're supposed to get another storm...in the words of Rico the Meteorological Prognosticator (whose thoughts are shared with the rest of us by local blogging sensation lacochran), "...we could be in line for another big one come Friday and Saturday. It looks impressive but I don't want to jinx it by talking about it."
Okay, that's enough, already! No more snow! Send it to Amanda ... she needs it to help educate Aaron and Adrian about the various states of water, not to mention giving her an excuse to wear something other than the shorts and tank tops that are evidently standard in Indonesia and Australia. Agnes is supposed to fly back to Germany on Friday evening to visit her parents...let the snow wait until Saturday morning if it has to come at all. AARRGGHH!!
You'd think that someone who grew up in Pittsburgh would be a bit more able to handle snow. I can handle snow. I just don't want to. I want warm temperatures. I want to walk down the street and admire beautiful ladies in skimpy clothes. I want to sit on the front steps and sip my gin and tonic.
I WANT SPRING!!
And when my friend Debbie reads this and sends me another snarky e-mail reminding me that I'm a wuss who couldn't handle living in Buffalo ... well ... so be it. Debbie, I still love you, but you can have the snow.
I WANT SPRING!!
Okay, I'm done now. I have to go and check my supply of deicer, the condition of my snow shovels (yes, plural), and the windshield washer fluid levels in the cars. I need to make sure the refrigerator is stocked, the propane tank for the fireplace is full, and we have plenty of toilet paper.
Yes, I've had just about enough of this. Want snow? Send your address...I'll ship you as much as you want.
No charge.
Have a good day. Stay warm.
More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
Monday, February 01, 2010
When Gadgets Go Bad...
Apple recently introduced - to the usual hysteria - it's latest product: the iPad. As gadgets go, it seems to be pretty neat, if only little more than an iPod Touch on steroids. In case you were wondering, I don't plan to run out and buy one...I still haven't figured out how all the features of my iPhone work, so it'll be quite a while before I'm ready to take on anything more complicated than a pencil sharpener.
If nothing else, the somewhat unfortunately-named iPad has spawned millions of jokes about its name. Here are a few of the best:
* If I order this, will my boyfriend and I have to worry if it comes late?
* Does a Period Tracker app come free?
* Don’t wear white jeans while using an iPad, and don’t use an iPad in front of your crush. (You’re a teen magazine embarrassing moment waiting to happen!)
* How soon will Apple release a companion pen, the iPon?
* Did the prototype come with a belt?
* But what if a cute boy sees me shopping for one? What if my dad has to take me?
* I prefer the CVS brand; a few bucks less and it does the same thing.
* Does this mean iffy WiFi coverage will be called iSpotting?
* Can I get a scented iPad for when my data feels not-so-fresh?
* Everyone, just try to Stay(free) calm and keep your Poise. It’s Always nice to see a new product on the market. I Depend on Apple to come up with great ideas. Maybe we’re taking this out of Kotex.
Not bad. I have also heard that Apple is getting ready to market special models of the iPad which will target specific user audiences: the oyPad will target the Jewish market, the aye-ayePad will cater to the needs of sailors, and the highPad will address the requirements of users of medical (wink, nudge) marijuana. The guyPad will include a built-in beer bottle opener and come with a screensaver featuring the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, and the liePad will be heavily marketed to politicians and lobbyists.
The possibilities are endless.
Today is the first work day after our latest weekend snowstorm. According to its website, my Fairfax Connector bus will be operating normally with no detours...it will be interesting to see if it actually shows up at my stop in about an hour...
Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
If nothing else, the somewhat unfortunately-named iPad has spawned millions of jokes about its name. Here are a few of the best:
* If I order this, will my boyfriend and I have to worry if it comes late?
* Does a Period Tracker app come free?
* Don’t wear white jeans while using an iPad, and don’t use an iPad in front of your crush. (You’re a teen magazine embarrassing moment waiting to happen!)
* How soon will Apple release a companion pen, the iPon?
* Did the prototype come with a belt?
* But what if a cute boy sees me shopping for one? What if my dad has to take me?
* I prefer the CVS brand; a few bucks less and it does the same thing.
* Does this mean iffy WiFi coverage will be called iSpotting?
* Can I get a scented iPad for when my data feels not-so-fresh?
* Everyone, just try to Stay(free) calm and keep your Poise. It’s Always nice to see a new product on the market. I Depend on Apple to come up with great ideas. Maybe we’re taking this out of Kotex.
Not bad. I have also heard that Apple is getting ready to market special models of the iPad which will target specific user audiences: the oyPad will target the Jewish market, the aye-ayePad will cater to the needs of sailors, and the highPad will address the requirements of users of medical (wink, nudge) marijuana. The guyPad will include a built-in beer bottle opener and come with a screensaver featuring the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, and the liePad will be heavily marketed to politicians and lobbyists.
The possibilities are endless.
Today is the first work day after our latest weekend snowstorm. According to its website, my Fairfax Connector bus will be operating normally with no detours...it will be interesting to see if it actually shows up at my stop in about an hour...
Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
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