Some days are just crap!
Like today for instance, the engineer who was suppose to come & work today through Thursday so he can fix stuff at work called around 10am to say he is delayed. He hopes to arrive sometime this afternoon/evening. This means that now he has to work tomorrow to Friday, meaning we can't start our experiment
on Friday like we had planned and wanted to do. Especially as my coworker is gone all next week in skiing and the week after that is the week before we leave for the Keystone meeting in Vancouver, Canada so we'll be busy getting posters and presentations ready for that, etc . . . UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have I told you lately how much I dislike science?!?!?!?!?!!?
UPDATE 14.41: you learn that you've "won" the caption this contest over on Carmi's page, check it out, here I am feeling much, much better now! It's the little things in life I tell ya - sorta like video skype (right AM & DB?)Labels: caption this, carmi, frustrations, work
nuttin much to say
Once again feel free to visit Carmi's site, Written Inc
Caption This 56, and offer up ideas. Congrats to Linda aka
Ms. Cheesewiz got an hounourable mention in last week's competition - you go girl!!
For those thinking the Patriots losing last night was bad might not want to
click here - WTF goes on in people's heads?!?!?!? The article says, "
Nicholas had not been getting along with his father, police said in a news release, but investigators offered no other details. There was no sign of a confrontation Friday at the house, police said." then they go on to say, "
John Browning, [the father]
a real estate lawyer, had worked in Baltimore County's oldest law firm for nearly 20 years. He was a scoutmaster and a church leader. Nicholas, who was tall and gangly, was working toward becoming an Eagle Scout, and had built a prayer garden at his church to meet one of the requirements. His high school was one of the best in the county." So strange how the family can look so fine from the outside, but apparently something was wrong on the inside - scarey if you ask me!
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Sad to Report
I'll start off with the not so depressing news - there is still time to leave Carmi a comment on his Caption This 55 - thanks PCS and Ms. Cheesewiz for already participating!
I just found out a mate of mine (DL) has to have surgery on a brain tumour on Thursday. I've been a bit outta the loop so it came as a rather large surprise to me!
Here is what the email said:
Spoke with Don and Tricia last night and unfortunately (as I'm sure we were expecting) the news ain't good. The tumor has grown back with a vengeance and has developed a "hot spot". He's having Pre-Op testing today and the surgery is scheduled for the 31st. Because of the location (now) of the tumor and the areas it's impinging on, the surgery will be a balancing act between trying to get as much of the tumor as they can without causing major damage to his speech and motor control.
Another issue involves the ventricles (areas that collect and distribute CSF-cerebral spinal fluid). They are getting blocked and need to be opened up or too much fluid collects and compresses the brain from the inside out (Hydrocephalus). And after he gets thru the surgery (which they're bringing in another surgeon in addition to his original one) he'll be looking at Radiation and Chemo.
So, keep them in your prayers (lots of them), call to offer moral support and I'll let you know what's going on when I find out (of course if you hear something please let me know).
I met DL probably back in the summer of 1995. I was working at Camp Read & he was one of the many volunteers involved with the camp. He also had a son who was a few years younger than me and over the years we all hung out together. DL is a wonderful man with a heart of gold. He's already been through a lot - only a few years ago he lost his son unexpectedly. It was hard for all of us to deal with, but to nobodies surprise a few short weeks after it DL was showing up for work weekends & giving 110% like he always had. There is now a memorial for Anthony at the camp.
Don - your in my thoughts & prayers - all the best mate & don't worry about getting home in time for the Superbowl party - I'm sure the hospital has a telly you can watch!
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favour PLEASE
I don't often ask for much from my (two) readers, but could you please do me the favour & go over to
Carmi's blog Written Inc and leave him a comment caption (you can mention I sent you if you'd like)
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