TJ's wedding weekend

A late entry but the weekend as a whole during TJ's bachelor party was a lot of fun. I wanted to upload of picture of me and Mel outside our SWEET cabin but Picasa Web Albums site is down right now so I can't upload any pics. I saw a lot of old faces of which most I was glad to see and catch up to. There were of course, the obligatory people who haven't changed since high school and probably never will. I took al ot of pictures so feel free to browse them at my Web Albums link on the right side of the page (as soon as can upload them of course).

Back to school

Well, classes started up again on Monday. I think I'm going to like all of them but it looks like I'll be observing a lot of hours at the high school. That plus I have to go to three state or local government meetings for my final poly sci class. All this on top of woirking until November 1st. My school schedule is great with lots of time for lunch and studying.

Sailing

Jul 18, 2006 - 7 Photos

Picasa Web Albums: another Web 2.0 wonder!!!

Google has done it again!! Now, in conjunction with Picasa, I can upload all my pictures to the internet way easier than using Flickr. The downside is only being able to store 250MB for free but $25/year for 6GB doesn't sound to shabby. This is awesome because it makes it so easy to upload. just select the pics I want to upload in Picasa and click the Web Album link. I can have a Web Album link in Gmail to attach pictures easily. It is still only in the testing phase and may not be available to everone. Right now I'm resizing down to 1600 pixals in order to conserve space but if I pay the $25 I'll upload the largest size available. Now all my friends can download my whichever pics they want instead of me having to email them. There is also an html generator to embed albums into blogs or myspace. See my links on the sidebar to get to my albums or click here

Insurance companies = immoral greedy thieves

Why do these insurance companies look for any reason to not pay a claim??? Many of those poor people (both literally and figuratively) in Louisiana and Mississippi lost everything last year and many will not receive any compensation from the insurance company's they've paid premiums to for years. I figure that I have paid an average of $500 every six months for the past ten years for auto insurance . That equals TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS!!! What a f-ing ripoff! Wind damage vs. Storm surge? What a bunch of bullshit! Storm surge does not blow the roof off of a persons house! I feel sorry for the souls of the people that steal from hard working people that want security for their lives, families, and property.

Saw Ricky Bobby

Mel and I went and saw Tallegeda Nights last night and it was pretty funny. The French guy who's played by the comedian that does Ali G is probably the funniest part of the movie. There were a few random parts that didn't make sense like the team owner talking with the sponsors guys but over all the movie was really funny. It was a little hard to make out some of the punchlines over the engine noise but I guess that'll make people watch it again. We almost went to "An Inconvenient Truth" but I figure it'll be out on DVD soon and will be just as good on the small screen. I'm really itching to get out sailing again soon with dad in Esky or here with DOug or Duby or anybody.

Ahhhhh! No classes for 2 weeks

Finally I get a break from brainwork! I just finished my last exam for the History of Mexico and while I enjoyed the class I am glad to be done for a couple weeks. Sailing Tuesday with pops was awesome. We tried to calibrate the new autohelm's compass but I think it was to windy (we couldn't get a steady rate of turn). We sailed for 14 miles around the harbor. I wish I could get down there more often but working at the marina is increasingly taking up more and more of my time. I am quite sick and tired of not having any free time to hang out with Mel. Next summer I doubt I will return which is a shame because I love it down there. Mel said Tom Petty was amazing in Detroit; as was Stevie Nicks who was a special guest for him.

Mel's Birthday

Happy birthday honey! Today Mel is going down to Detroit to see Tom Petty with Karnack, Dave, and Missie. Stevie Nicks will be making a special guest appearance and Mel is understandably ecstatic. I am going to cruise down to Esky after class and hopefuly go for a sail with pops. There is supposed to be a nice 10mph south wind in the afternoon. This is a picture from my first sail on the "Blue Herron."