All I can do, is laugh. Want to know what's so funny... just ask me.
Later,
- J
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Dear Lady in the Baby Blue Honda Odyssey,
You had Ohio tags and looked like you were familiar with the area. Here is a little FYU (for your understanding) the ramp at 270 and 161/33 is a Cloverleaf MERGE. If you're not getting off it might be in your best interested to NOT be in the far right lane. Yes, I did see you there, almost stopped because you decided to have a stupid moment and couldn't decide if you were going to let people off or on and yes, I did speed around you, cut you off, brake check you because we're getting off and you're still driving like you don't see anyone and get off... following suite the three drivers in front of me that did the same. Maybe next time you'll learn what the middle lane is when approaching this exit tomorrow.
Oh yes, and the last minute "OH MY GOSH THERE ARE CARS ON THE ROAD?" look didn't help your case anymore...
Sincerely,
Dude in the Abyss Blue Pearl Acura
Dear Retard in the Red Pontiac Grand Prix GTP,
I was behind you when we encountered said lady above and exited together. Here are some tid-bits of information you might want to keep in mind.
A. You are not the only driver on the road
B. Those huge shiny things on either door in the front, they're used for more than just looking at yourself in them.
C. Just because the badge on the car says "SUPERCHARGED" and it makes that cool noise when you hit the gas... sad story is that it still is only a 3.8l GM V6 putting out less than 240HP and it does have some lag.
D. Oh and your car is like a small boat on wheels...
So if you would have realized this you would have known that there was no way you were going to go from 15-55 in 3 seconds and merge two lanes in front of that Civic you almost hit while trying to do said maneuver. Now, me on the other hand driving the 278HP Acura TL (no supercharger and only a 3.2l engine)... I had no such problem and was more than happy to pass you as you were still stuck behind the slow Hyundai Accent. If only you would have timed that better. Thanks for giving me a good laugh and helping me start my day off with a smile...
Sincerely,
Dude in the Abyss Blue Pearl Acura
Third times a charm...
Dear Drivers of 270 from 62 to Dublin,
We're all familiar with each other, almost like family. We get up around the same time, leave at the same time, and meet each other every day on the freeway. Let me share a small suggestion to you. There are three lanes to choose from. If you don't want to be ran over, given hand gestures and having people fly around you like you're sitting still... then don't drive 50mph in the LEFT lane at this time of the morning. It will only get you killed. Yes, I did see all of you who looked at me and gave me dirty looks because I went 65mph and passed you AT THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT in the CENTER lane. If you don't want to drive the speed limit then either get off the freeway or drive in the far right lane. Eh, scratch that, just get off the freeway.
So tomorrow, if you value your life, you might want to move out of the left lane because at least I'm nice and pass at a decent speed. Unlike the VW EOS that passed most of you going at least 90mph around you and then almost cutting you off in the process.
Sincerely,
Dude in the Abyss Blue Pearl Acura
Norm!
"NORM!" The exclamation that was shouted for years on the TV show Cheers as the old familiar face walked through the door each night. Followed by him taking his normal seat at the bar and going through his normal routine.
Well, I had my first experience that I feel was similar. No, I wasn't greeted by a crowd of people at a bar screaming "JOHN!". I have this fascination with a restaurant called "Cheeseburger in Paradise". I will be honest, they have nothing super special or super different... I just like the food I guess.
I started going a while back and slowly started going more and more. Now it seems like Cheeseburger in Paradise is just one of those weekly events that fall onto my calendar. I have found the perfect meal:
Drink: Peach Surfside Soda (no fears, non-alcoholic)
Appetizer: Sweet Potato Chips
Main Course: Mini Cheeseburgers, No Pickle with a side of mayo with a side of fries
Dessert (if there is any room left): Chocolate Nachos
I get this every time I go (minus dessert, I can't eat THAT much). I have various wait staff and remember most people that I get. No one really seems to remember me though. Until tonight.
So our waitress comes up, Candace, and she introduces herself. She was watching my table and noticed that we (I was with Hope) didn't open the menu. She came up and asked if we'd been there before, and I commented "Many times". She's like, "ahh, yes... one of our veterans." We then proceeded to order, from memory, everything that we wanted. The girl was quite impressed and suddenly I realized I've become a Cheeseburger in Paradise regular.
Then the even worse part came, a different girl came and brought our food. As SOON as she saw me she was like, "I remember YOU. This is what you always get, so yours will be with no pickles and yours (motioning to Hope) will be with no onions. You're in here all the time and I remember you!"
Yeah, that was my equivalent of a "NORM!" moment. I have a feeling that if I keep going everyone is going to know me on a first name basis. How sad... LOL.
Just a random story of the day. Comments always welcome.
Later!
- J
E-MAIL IS WORKING FROM THE CONTACT FORM!
HAHA!
This morning I checked the Admin mailbox for johnmassie.com and saw I was getting alerted when people comment AND I can now get comments and through the contact link at the top right hand corner. I don't know what my hosting company did, but they fixed it!
So, just wanted to announce that.
Later,
- J
I should be sleeping
However, I am awake. I am guessing that is my fault for drinking sweet tea after 5:00 PM. I've been packing/cleaning out of the office. What fun... I stopped to watch some videos on YouTube.
I find that 90% of the people I subscribe to are from Australia. I think I just have some fascination with that country that I have yet to explain. I would love to go visit but the tickets to fly from Columbus to Sydney are outrageous. Well... that and I know no one in Australia so going over there to visit, alone, would be a little... boring. I mean, if I had people to meet or to go with, I think the trip would be much more fun.
I have a feeling that after my life settles down, I get some time to clean up the blog, and I get moved into my next house... I see video blogging in my future. If you know me in person you will know that I can be quite funny and animated when talking. So be on the lookout for when John makes his break onto YouTube. All of it will be made possible thanks to Apple Computer Inc.
Can I just express to everyone here how excited I am to get this Mac. I have been on Windows for almost a year now. I think I'm going to PUKE. It was bad enough with Windows XP Professional but then throw Windows Vista Home Premium into the mix and I'm ready to pull my hair out. Sure, I'm like a Microsoft Networking Guru but let me let you in on a secret. As an IT person, I just want a computer that works. I owned an Apple laptop for 4 years. In those 4 years, the thing NEVER crashed. Let me spell that out N E V E R crashed. Lets see, in the time of having Vista, it's crashed 3 times. My XP machines have all choked a time or two. It's just sickening.
So the return of the Mac will usher in an era of John going back to being a Final Cut Pro HD and Adobe Photoshop junkie. Who knows maybe I can actually get some people to read my blog besides those who know me in life. I am trying to work on writing technique to move to more of a story-telling type posting while retaining the personality that is John.
I can onlyimage video blogging. I tend to talk with my hands and tell random stupid stories so it should be amusing. What does this weekend hold? Doing some house stuff in the morning, more cleaning, more packing, birthday party, church in Marysville and clan, more cleaning, more packing, laundry, and maybe some rest?
I'm getting better at this daily updating! I'll post later today as to the results of my day and what is going on.
Later,
- J
Gmail Experiment
So, I noticed the other day that on average I was getting 20 or so spam e-mail messages in my Gmail. I thought, I wonder what would happen if I stopped going in everyday and deleting them and let them actually build up. I began this on August 14, 2007... 10 days later. I have 203 Spam as of 9:50 AM. I am thinking that maybe at this rate, I might hit 1000 by the 30 day limit... LOL.
Just thought I'd share.
Lata,
- J
Quick Update
So, life right now is going good. I should be in bed but I'm not tired.
I'm trying to get into this habit of daily blogging. I think that the constant flow of updates will help in driving the constant visits up. Some comments would be nice as well...
So for my faithful readers, no I haven't lost sight of hope of JohnMassie 5.0. It's taken a backseat for sure but soon that will hopefully be different. If you read my really huge post, So You Would Know, you'll see I mention I'm moving and selling, just about everything that isn't nailed to the floor.
True statement. However, in this, I will be gaining a MAC. Yes, the prodigal son (aka Mac User) will return home this October when 10.5 is released. I have the money in a savings account just waiting for the release so I can go and get my Mac. With this will also come Adobe's new suite of utilities and Apple's Pro Line of software (yes, I'm that much of a Mac junkie).
Along the way I'm also hoping to pick up a HD Video Camera and new DSLR. Yes, I do like my Canon DSLR but it's only 6.3 Megapixels. I'd like to get a new Canon DSLR and get a HD Video Camera to start shooting film again. Yeah, something I miss greatly, plus I figured stupid videos on this blog, would be great. Then you all can experience my crazy life, first hand.
So, I'm thinking maybe around my birthday this year I'll have the 5.0 blog up with all the new goodies. I found out some more info today that is going to move my timeline for moving from 3 months to several weeks... yeah... so I'm going to be busy, but all in all, will try and set out a few minutes to update my faithful and loyal readers.
Oh yes, and for you HP readers, I'll try and dedicate a technology site where I can post everything I know about the HP Pavillion DV6338se. Which is for sale on eBay, should anyone be interested. (See the link and PLEASE SOMEONE BUY IT). Heck, mention that you found it through JohnMassie.com and I'll even discuss discounting the Buy-It-Now price by at least $100.00...
Well, that's life, right now. Lots more to come in the future... I promise the changes are going to be GREAT and you're going to want to read about them.
Lata,
- J
21 Things
21 years ago today, Hope VanAtta was born. So in honor of this special event, I figured I'd post 21 things about Hope that I know... for everyone's enjoyment.
- She was born early (preemie)
- She met me at Tree of Life in 9th Grade
- She didn't drive until late in her Senior year
- She drives a 1999 Dodge Neon (except right now she's driving a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear, due to the Neon being fixed)
- She has worked for Knapp Veterinary Hospital for over 2 years now and in this time has held 3 different jobs
- She goes to school at CSCC and is going to graduate from the Vet Tech program (surprise there, I know...)
- She lives with 4 cats, 2 she claims as her own, Snickerdoodle and Bing Crosby
- She has 1 fish, Pancake Bob
- She took me to her Senior Banquet
- She does not like mayo
- She does not like chunky food
- She is left handed (gasp!)
- She finally got a Verizon cellphone last year (welcome to the 21 century Hope...)
- She has lost her password to almost every e-mail address she's had since I have known her
- She loves to watch Gilmore Girls, Golden Girls, Mad About You and several other shows (aka, whatever I get her hooked on... like "The 4400" on USA)
- She likes to read... a lot
- She likes to eat at Cheeseburger in Paradise (thanks to me)
- She has two siblings, one younger, one older, both boys. So she's not only the only girl but also the middle child.
- She loves video games and is one of the most die hard Diablo II players I know
- She is my best friend
- She is single!! (ha ha, couldn't resist)