Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

Farewell to Father Hubbard

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joel

Today was an eventful today.  First off, the kids’ school was closing at 5pm today, instead of 7pm.  In order to make the pickup in time, one of us would have to leave work early to get there by 5pm.  … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is this guy with my name and a gmail account?

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Joel

If you read my earlier posting about moving to Verizon, you read that I’m soon abandoning my comcast email addresses.  Now is a good opportunity to streamline my various email accounts.  Contrary to popular misconceptions, I don’t believe in having … Continue reading →

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I couldn’t keep fish sticks alive

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Joel

Seriously, even if the Gorton’s Fisherman was living with me, we couldn’t keep the aquarium fish alive. I might have better luck if I threw a bunch of fish sticks into the aquarium at this stage.  Thank goodness I opted to … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Comcast, hello Verizon

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Joel

It’s the end of an era.  After nearly 9 years (since I moved out from my parents place), I’m finally switching (more like abandoning) Comcast for my cable and broadband needs.  It was a momentous occasion, because not only was … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Joel

We had a pretty good Memorial Day weekend, a good start to the weekend. Great sun, great weather.  Couldn’t have asked for more.  We spent most of the weekend prepping for our super family vacation this week. We bought new additional … Continue reading →

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This weekend’s outdoor and indoor picnics

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Joel

What’s up with the crazy weather this year?  It’s hot. It’s cold.  It’s beautifu.  It’s rainy and cold.  This year has been odd. It doesn’t help that the weekends go by so fast these days. We’re trying to enjoy our … Continue reading →

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11 hours later, I am home.

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Joel

I have some real complaints about Continental Airlines.  I tell ya, it’s always something on Fridays when you are trying to get home.  I’ve had some crazy travelling stories in my day, but this one was tiring. We spent a … Continue reading →

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I’m really 33

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Joel

I’m really 33 years old now? I know it’s been a week since my birthday, but I still don’t even know what to make of it.  Is it no big deal?  Is it “Wow”? Is it scary? For many years, I’d … Continue reading →

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O Canada! Our home and native land! Week 2 begins

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Joel

I’m here. I didn’t think I’d make the flight today.  Well, I kinda knew I would, but I started to have my doubts.  There were some family errands today — Josh’s haircut, grocery shopping, laundry.  My wife and I split … Continue reading →

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Ah, I’m home for 48 hours

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Joel

It’s good to be home.  We got back with with just a 45 min delay (late arriving aircraft) on Friday. It was a decent week overall.  I forgot to mention one tidbit from my flight last Sunday.  I normally sit … Continue reading →

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