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Twins Win! Twins Win!

Eddie nearly killed me today, but he got the job done, I’m sure he got some butterflies out, and the Twins, as far as I’m concerned, are in the drivers seat for the ALDS.

Now, the series is forced play two games in Minnesota, with 55,000 screaming fans and one dirty, dirty roof. Next game, Thursday!

One hour and thirty minutes from now, history will be made. The first ever meeting of the Twins and Yankees in postseason play.

I will be enjoying the first third of the game at our local Buffalo Wild Wings, while staving off stress induced panic and heart attack getting the baseball game delivered as a telegram that we commonly refer to as the internet for the last two thirds.

This is an example of “watching” the game on the net…

“Hit into play…”

(hit refresh on your browser window about 45 times)

Wait…. wait… wait….

“Batter J. Jones flies to CF B. Williams.”

Grumbling and other noises emanate from my cube.

Repeat…

So anyways, good luck to the Twins. We’re going to need it.

While I usually feel comfortable sharing personal details on my site, (bowel movements, flatulence) I tend to shy away from posting details about my family and friends around me….

However…

The news is up over on John’s site, and I just wanted to say congratulations, and best wishes to my big little brother and his new fiance!

We have been all wondering when it may happen, and John, you’ve snookered all of us! Congratulations!

I’ve always hated being sick. Little colds that make you feel so worn out. Yesterday I knew it was coming and today it hit me hard. So I’ve taken a day off work to rest.

I also took the oppurtunity to phone my friend Brad who lives in Sweden now. After trying to figure out those 10-10 numbers, I gave up, and got it set up with AT&T with my normal long distance plan. We’ll see if I have any crazy charges on my next phone bill!

Anyways, getting to chat with Brad and Johanna really made my day. It’s been a long time since I had talked with them, and I’m realizing it should not have been so long. I have to keep in touch better.

No real news to post today, Bush is at the UN, being himself. (Not rounding up any support, from what I’ve read) And I’m at home chilling with the dog. Hoping I’m all better tomorrow.

As a side note, my “High Ankle Sprain” is getting much better. And if you had seen me chasing the dog, darting around the backyard in my underwear this morning @4:30am, you’d probably say I was close to 100%. I’d say things are looking up for soccer this weekend.

Today Apple introduced some new Powerbooks. The 15″ model now closely resembles the 17″ version, with it’s updated hinge design and aluminium packaging.

They also introduced a new wireless keyboard and mouse combo. They look pretty much exactly the same as the wired versions, sans wires. The wired versions with desktop computer, in my mind, aren’t that big of a deal, but with a powerbook, it’s an awesome feature. Set the powerbook down.Turn on the mouse. And you’re ready to go. Nothing could be easier.

So now the current computer I’m wishing after is the 15″ Powerbook with the Superdrive. Mmmm. It’s time to replace my PowerMac G3/400, don’t you think?

I’m very proud, and happy to say, I just found out my friend Doug Swanson won the
Chequamegon Fat Tire 40!

Going into the Firetower Climb, the hardest climb on the course with ten miles to go, Swanson led by over five minutes, but he had no idea he was that far ahead. ìI didnít let up because I didnít know where I was,î he said. ìIíd look back on the straights, and I couldnít see anyone.î

Doug set a course record, besting the previous record by over 3 minutes, and beating the nearest competitor by over 7 minutes.

Not only did he win the Fat Tire 40, but he also won the Cable Criterium as well!

Congratulations Doug!

Regarding my previous post, about the only thing that darkens my mood these days is Bush Jr. and his cabal of neocons that are ruining our country day by day.

I point to the always spot on, Warblogging.com

America isn’t supposed to be a police state. In America there is a check and a balance on the police. The judiciary serves as their check. It is up to the judiciary to determine whether or not the police really do need to search someone or something. It is up to the judiciary to determine whether an innocent man’s rights are being violated.

Sigh…

Radiohead – Lucky

I’m on a roll,
I’m on a roll this time
I feel my luck could change.

Kill me Sarah,
kill me again with love,
it’s gonna be a glorious day.

Pull me out of the aircrash,
Pull me out of the lake,
I’m your superhero,
we are standing on the edge.

The head of state has called for me by name
but I don’t have time for him.
It’s gonna be a glorious day!
I feel my luck could change.

Pull me out of the aircrash,
Pull me out of the lake,
I’m your superhero,
we are standing on the edge.
We are standing on the edge.

As far as Radiohead songs go, this is about as hopeful and happy as they come. I hope our country’s luck changes…

Step 1: Collect underpants,
Step 2: …
Step 3: Profit!

Maybe Bush won’t be re-elected…