One just like this guy is singing about!!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
I LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC
The world needs more country music!
Especially from guys like Aaron Wilburn.
Thanks for sending me the link Gordon.
Especially from guys like Aaron Wilburn.
Thanks for sending me the link Gordon.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Joy Knows Salsa
My wife is an amazing chef. Actually, this time... a salsa chef. Sunday night August 17, I was so hungry for salsa and chips. Joy had planned on making quesadillas so I said, "I'm going to go over to Friaco's on Essington and get some chips and salsa. They have great chips and salsa. I got two orders for about 5 bucks and we had a feast.
This past week, Joy found some great recipes and we have homemade salsa. WOW, it is muy maravilloso.
Today, I ladled salsa over my omelet. WOW was it good.
I continue to marvel at how this wonderful Norwegian can cook circles around ANYONE!
Monday, August 4, 2008
JET BLUE had us seeing RED
A week ago today (Monday), Joy and I were driving from New York City to our home. No, we had planned on flying, but JET BLUE didn't cooperate.
On Sunday, I preached three Sunday services for a friend in Connecticut. Following the services we had a meal in a VERY authentic Italian restaurant... exceptional food.
We arrived at JFK airport at 6:30 PM and then the adventure began!
We arrived in good time at the airport for our 8:30 departure, checked our bags in and passed through security.
Upon arriving at our gate, the departure time was delayed to 10PM - "weather problems". No problem, Joy and I had plenty to read and there was plenty of people to watch!
The departure gate was changed and departure time bumped to 10:30…. then to 11:00 PM…. then to 11:30… 12AM and finally 12:15AM.
The plane on which we were scheduled to return had arrived at 10PM and they were preparing the plane for our trip – so they said.
Upon arriving at our gate, the departure time was delayed to 10PM - "weather problems". No problem, Joy and I had plenty to read and there was plenty of people to watch!
The departure gate was changed and departure time bumped to 10:30…. then to 11:00 PM…. then to 11:30… 12AM and finally 12:15AM.
The plane on which we were scheduled to return had arrived at 10PM and they were preparing the plane for our trip – so they said.
At 12:15 we were informed the flight was canceled (must have run out of flight crews).
Not only our flight, but the earlier flight to Chicago was canceled.
Not only our flight, but the earlier flight to Chicago was canceled.
We were told to return to check in and they would rebook us for the next available flight.
I called Jet Blue to try to circumvent the long walk and wait at the checkin counter.
After waiting 20 minutes for a live person, I was told the earliest they could book us was Tuesday PM! To say I was shocked is an understatement. I knew that to find a hotel in NYC would cost a minimum of 250-300 per night!
At that time we were waiting in a line of about 150 people. It was about 1:45 am and they said, we are shutting down the ticket counter. I couldn't believe they were leaving all those people hanging. They said someone would be there to help them at 3AM.
I called Jet Blue to try to circumvent the long walk and wait at the checkin counter.
After waiting 20 minutes for a live person, I was told the earliest they could book us was Tuesday PM! To say I was shocked is an understatement. I knew that to find a hotel in NYC would cost a minimum of 250-300 per night!
At that time we were waiting in a line of about 150 people. It was about 1:45 am and they said, we are shutting down the ticket counter. I couldn't believe they were leaving all those people hanging. They said someone would be there to help them at 3AM.
After calculating how much it would cost us to stay two days for a standby seat, calling several airlines (750 to 400 each for a one way ticket) and calling Amtrak – they had nothing available until August 11, I said to "Joy, we can rent a car and drive home in 12 hours." My exceptional wife said, "lets go for it."
So that is the latest adventure of Earl and Joy!
I communicated with Jet Blue to see what they had to say and as of one week later, I still have not heard a thing.
The news last night reported that they are in some kind of financial distress. In spite of our latest adventure, I really do like the airline. Mainly because they have much more leg room between the seats.
I just heard that Jet Blue is now going to charge 7.00 for a pillow and blanket on the flight. Hmmmm.......
Saturday, August 2, 2008
DUDE, YOUR DELL IS DEAD!
I received word on Friday that my Dell laptop is dead. Well, it actually needs a new motherboard and that repair would cause the entire repair bill to exceed $600.00.
I don't think it is wise to put that kind of money into a 5 year old laptop.
I cannot complain. This laptop has served very well.
It didn't catch fire like some other Dell's did.
But I was given a new battery by Dell.
It did survive an attack by a Fa-La-La-La Latte.
It traveled across most of the USA including Alaska.
It helped me keep up with blogging and emails while in Vietnam.
So................ What kind of replacement should I get?
Suggestions?
Several have already suggested I join the Macbook generation.
Recommendations and donations now being accepted.
I don't think it is wise to put that kind of money into a 5 year old laptop.
I cannot complain. This laptop has served very well.
It didn't catch fire like some other Dell's did.
But I was given a new battery by Dell.
It did survive an attack by a Fa-La-La-La Latte.
It traveled across most of the USA including Alaska.
It helped me keep up with blogging and emails while in Vietnam.
So................ What kind of replacement should I get?
Suggestions?
Several have already suggested I join the Macbook generation.
Recommendations and donations now being accepted.
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