Water is clear enough that I can read small labels at the bottom of our 8.5′ deep pool. Chlorine is between 2-3 ppm (a little high, but will burn off with sunlight) pH is 7.2 (a little low). The test kit I have suggests adding two pounds of pH up (Alkali). Total alkalinity is between […]
I hereby declare Virginia has resorted to monarchy because of extreme apathy of it’s voters. No one votes, so now there will no longer be a vote. Scott Nolan has hereby declared the former commonwealth of Virginia a monarchy and himself it’s king! All hail Scott. First Edict of the new monarch: “We feel oppressed […]
Tagged election 2009, voter apathyThat is tomorrow folks, if you are registered to vote, go vote.
Tagged electionsI keep seeing commercial advertising promoting Bob McDonnell’s candidacy as Virginia’s “Jobs Governor” – which is ludicrous in the extreme. Bob McDonnell, who has been running for governor for about two years has done a lot of work to make himself look more moderate, but do NOT be fooled. McDonnell is no moderate. He is […]
Tagged McDonnell, virginia electionsDoctor Weaver did a thorough diagnosis and proscribed some cough syrup that helped me actually lie down for a good night’s sleep last night. I napped for four hours yesterday, and slept nine more hours last night and woke up feeling better than I have felt in a week. Yay! Ugh… Now I have the […]
Tagged Dr HorribleI love this song, it is hauntingly beautiful, and the video that goes with this version is poignant too… For those who can’t see embedded videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWGmN_x00hg I have many close personal friends who happen to be gay and happen to be in life-long relationships. They deserve the exact same treatment that I enjoy with […]
Tagged Gay Marriage, Mad World, Tears for FearsWoke up with a really sore throat, and there is a spectacular storm hitting our area right now. Crash, rattle, flash, boom, rain, rain, rain. Hopped online for a few to catch up as I crashed early this evening, and as the thunder and lightning continues, and the broadband cable connection drops in and out […]
Tagged Computers, connectivity, electrical stormI scored two tickets to Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 at the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse June 27th! Tickets: http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/?page=event&eid=876 Firefly and Serenity fans should have fun, as should fans of Dr Horrible. Joss Whedon rocks!
Tagged Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, Can't Stop the Serenity, fireflyErci, Kate, and I went to Vintage Virginia 2009 today and sampled wines. Barboursville’s “Octogon VIII” (2005) was fantastic, and their Nebbiolo Reserve (2005) was also spectacular. They also had a whole flight of good whites including a dry Riesling (2007), Sauvignon Blanc (2008), and Reserve Chardonnay (2006). Mountfair’s “Inauguration” was fantastic. Montfair is down […]
Tagged Vintage Virginia, Wine