Killian:
November 16, 2018
April 16, 2018
Waxing PoENTic
A couple of weeks ago, I inadvertently was reminded of outstanding parental fears. In reality, I suppose it was more falling subject to current parental fears while being reminded of carry overs from early parenthood.
Several months ago (6-7 maybe?) Killian mentioned that he was having difficulty hearing out of his right ear. He said the sounds were muffled. Due to my own childhood, teen and early adult experience, I presumed that it was likely wax build up and tried using some wax softener (Debrox) and a water flushing kit from the drug store. It proved to be ineffective so within the next day or two I took him to the pediatrician to get it checked out. The pediatrician noticed a little fluid behind the eardrum and said that it was likely due to some sinus congestion type symptoms Killian was otherwise experiencing and said it would likely dissipate with that.
Fast forward a few months and Killian says that he's having similar troubles with his left ear and that it sounds like things are underwater. This time, he involuntarily demonstrates the impedance by way of not responding when I'm talking to him and he can't see me. Cue concerned dad mode. I again get him to the pediatrician to have it checked out the next day after trying another ineffective round of Debrox only to have the pediatrician repeat the same diagnosis. Killian explained that the right hear was still troublesome as well (news to me) so the pediatrician referred us to an ENT specialist.
This was the Thursday before Good Friday and, consequently, Easter weekend so the earliest available appointment was the following Tuesday. As now more concerned dad, I called all ENT specialists in the surrounding cities as I wanted to drive from that pediatrician appointment straight to the ENT now that I know there is enough concern for the referral. Cue weekend of quiet panic.
At this point, I'm internally processing all possible causes and diagnoses as well as blaming myself for any potential bad parenting which could lead to hearing loss. The pediatrician tested him to be at about a 40 decibel reduction in both ears. It was restless sleep for me for several nights even though Killian seemed otherwise unimpeded. No obvious or stated physical discomfort other than the hearing loss.
The day before the ENT appointment, Killian conjured up flu symptoms (mild fever, significant fatigue, decreased appetite, runny nose, sneezing, cough, etc.). This on the heels of both me and Emily having just wrapped up cases of flu type B only a week before. As a result, I was pretty confident he was coming down with it as well but was not going to miss the appointment on the following day regardless. So, I wrapped his face in a surgical mask and got him to the appointment the next day. Fortunately he was feeling a reasonable degree better but I wanted to diminish the risk to the ENT staff and other patients by at least covering his coughing & sneezing. Still, I was working through how I was going to place a call to the pediatrician after this appointment to have him tested so maybe we could introduce Tamiflu earlier and minimize his flu as much as possible.
After 15 minutes of relentless new patient paperwork (a topic for a whole other post - why are we still filling out physical paperwork for this?!?), we were called back to the room promptly and the ENT doc arrived shortly afterward. After a quick look in Kilian's ears he stated that there was a significant build up of wax and that he'd get it vacuumed out and figure out where we stand when he can see the inner ear. That gave me an immediate sense of relief in that at least there was an obvious and approachable obstruction versus the mystery left dangling at the pediatrician.
He took us to the room next door which had a microscope (giant magnifying glass on an arm) where he could see better for the wax removal. He stuck a small metal funnel into Killian's right ear and began vacuuming with a small tool that looks very similar to the water dispensing spray device at the dentist's office. Once he completed work on the right ear he moved over and repeated in the left. After it was done he said that things looked pretty good and normal but that they would give Killian a full hearing test to be sure. Cue *very* relieved dad.
After standing up from the table where he was having his ears vacuumed, Killian said "Dad, I think I got it back!" while snapping his fingers together on each side of his head and smiling widely. It was at this point that even deeper guilt set in that I hadn't noticed the decrease in his hearing that me must have been enduring for months. Still, I was very excited to see that there was immediate improvement. As we sat down to wait for the hearing test he exclaimed "I can hear by pants scraping against the seat!"
For the hearing test, they placed him into a sound proof room and proceeded to play a mix of sounds and spoken words asking him to respond when he heard or repeat back the words at varying volumes. When complete, he came out with all hearing in normal ranges. Whew!
A couple of interesting things came from this experience. One was a sense of justification and relief in having my initial suspicion identified as the actual cause of the hearing loss. A related other was a sense of frustration that the pediatrician couldn't recognize simple wax build up. The ENT said that he thought maybe the pediatrician was misidentifying a change in the wax color for the eardrum but it still shakes my confidence in the pediatrician. Another is a recognition that I am terrified of having my child lose his hearing or sight. That's obviously atypical for any parent but I was a little surprised at how prevalent the worry was for me before I knew the cause.
This is the outstanding fears I spoke of at the beginning. I recall worrying so much during pregnancy, birth and the first few months of Killian's life that he would be impaired by some birth defect. I realize now that I assumed I had moved past some of those fears in at least some way as he has moved through development stages but they are apparently lurking just out of consciousness ready to rear back at the smallest sign of threat.
Anyway, I am very relieved to say that he is doing great and his hearing is back to normal. It is interesting where the brain will go when given the opportunity.
April 02, 2018
Tweets May 17, 2014 through February 24, 2018
Yet another attempt to grab my tweets over time. Twitter doesn't seem to have an export feature that I can find so here they are in a rudimentary copy/paste format that retains none of the pictures, links, or good indications of what is a retweet. So, to read them in earnest, you're better served to view my twitter account.
Feb 24
Decided to try somewhere new for dinner date. Chose Ajisai in Raleigh based on good ratings. Been seated for 25 mins. Still no drinks. Just placed food order. 😡
Feb 15
Magical geometry
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Jan 13
http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9600c25b6f23981f2ef8f3c75087ea9ed84479a2 …
17 Dec 2017
Plot twist: 2017 was about me all along. https://www.xbox.com/en-us/live/year-in-review/share?id=4f7607e6-0964-4198-92dc-0b7625980ea0 … #XboxYearInReview
16 Dec 2017
Check out this giveaway from @VRHeadsTweets! You can win a PlayStation VR DOOM VFR Bundle!
29 Nov 2017
RT for a chance to win a custom #Cuphead [E] #XboxOneS and LP set. NoPurchNec. Ends 12/6/17. #XboxSweepstakes rules: http://bit.ly/2AHwnyr
19 Nov 2017
Just found out about “Informed Delivery” from USPS due to some mail theft reports in our area. Pretty cool concept. Sends you pictures of mail you are due to receive on a given day. Check it out if so inspired:
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11 Nov 2017
Stranger Things season 2 has validated my suspicion that Three Musketeers candy bar is basically fuel for evil.
7 Nov 2017
There is nothing I could ever say in 280 characters that's better than this.
30 Oct 2017
Follow & RT For a Chance to Win a Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition 1TB Console. Ends Nov. 7th at 9PM ET. http://ow.ly/5xzu30gaYK1
20 Oct 2017
I just entered to win King & Queendomino from @BlueOrangeGames and @etboardgames!
19 Oct 2017
Good recommendation @NewWombat & @CheapyD American Vandal (2017– )
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31 Oct 2016
Just ordered @PapaJohns! Use promo code PAPATRACK for 25% off your next regular menu price order. US/Online Only. #PizzaMood
17 Sep 2017
Breakaway Rider https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/923/breakaway-rider … #tbgt
17 Sep 2017
Finished off last night with Times Up Title Recall https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36553/times-title-recall … #tbgt
17 Sep 2017
Tortuga 1667 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218530/tortuga-1667 … #tbgt
17 Sep 2017
Captain Sonar https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171131/captain-sonar … #tbgt
17 Sep 2017
Flick 'em Up: Giant Edition https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/232880/flick-em-giant-edition … #tbgt
16 Sep 2017
Flaschenteufel The Bottle Imp https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/619/bottle-imp … #tbgt
16 Sep 2017
At the Gates of Loyang https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39683/gates-loyang … #tbgt
16 Sep 2017
Trivia by Gee then continuation of The 7th Continent #tbgt
15 Sep 2017
Tortuga 1667 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218530/tortuga-1667 … #tbgt
15 Sep 2017
Sawgrada https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199561/sagrada … #tbgt
15 Sep 2017
Delve https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217894/delve … #tbgt
15 Sep 2017
Roll Player https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169426/roll-player … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Clank! Sunken Treasures https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/218103/clank-sunken-treasures … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Sea of Clouds https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/189052/sea-clouds … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Santorini https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194655/santorini … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Dice Forge again. #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Too Many Bones https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192135/too-many-bones … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Dice Forge https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194594/dice-forge … #tbgt
13 Sep 2017
Team Play https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181329/team-play … #tbgt
13 Sep 2017
The 7th Continent https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180263/7th-continent … #tbgt
13 Sep 2017
Kingdomino https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204583/kingdomino … #tbgt
13 Sep 2017
.@whichwich @getStealz
13 Sep 2017
Tiny Epic Quest #tbgt
12 Sep 2017
Game 1 = Formule De #tbgt
6 Aug 2017
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1 Aug 2017
When Rasheed Wallace got ejected for looking at a ref
Basketball Videos™
26 Jun 2017
Retweeted Electronic Arts
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1 Jun 2017
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11 May 2017
Very proud of Killian. He crushed it at the Spring band concert tonight.
7 May 2017
I finished the S-TOWN podcast this weekend. Very much worth a listen. I highly recommend it. Thanks to @CheapyD.
6 May 2017
Just saw a sign on the side of the road for a Moving Sale with a single address on it. Sounds more like a Stationary Sale to me.
5 May 2017
Colin came back from a restaurant bathroom giggling only to tell us that "Shake It Off" was playing on the speakers in there. 😄
4 May 2017
Anybody used Amazon installation services? Buying a kitchen faucet and pondering that path.
3 May 2017
Anybody have a garage door opener brand to recommend? Preference for smart app/remote control capability.
22 Mar 2017
The world may be going to shit. But at least we have this, friends:
20 Mar 2017
Xbox One Games Sale via Xbox Live. http://ow.ly/CmXS30a63JS
19 Mar 2017
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4) $19.17 via Amazon (Prime Eligible). http://ow.ly/Xemr30a3d3s
5 Mar 2017
Watch Dogs 2 (PS4/X1) $29.99 (GCU $23.99) via Best Buy. http://ow.ly/DPdC309AWVc
19 Feb 2017
Haircut time for Colin @SportClips @getStealz
17 Feb 2017
.@Goodberrys @getStealz
2 Jan 2017
Dinner at the Flying Burrito. @OFBRaleigh @getstealz
28 Dec 2016
I am hesitant to share this.
28 Dec 2016
Dinner with dad, aunt, kids, wife, mother-in-law & buddy. @MiltonsPizza @getstealz
27 Nov 2016
Time for an important annual safety reminder. Always be prepared. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTWfqi3-3qU&sns=tw … via @youtube
10 Nov 2016
Follow & RT For a Chance to Win a PS4 Pro System. Ends 11/17 at 9PM ET. http://ow.ly/IDNk30632V8
4 Oct 2016
LIVE on #Periscope
3 Oct 2016
Pretty sky tonight. @ Raleigh, North Carolina https://www.instagram.com/p/BLHmMjihTRvDPXpwOeQ1-kQUcCDfOR1MLcgNTI0/ …
28 Sep 2016
.@SportClips @getstealz
26 Sep 2016
A worthwhile, in my opinion, effort kicked off by a friend of mine. Give it a look/try if you are so inclined...
17 Sep 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: TBGT 13
16 Sep 2016
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13 Sep 2016
TBGT 13 setup night and a game of Las Vegas #tbgt
29 Aug 2016
Lunch points @whichwich @getstealz
21 Aug 2016
.@TacoBell @getstealz
4 Aug 2016
I haven't played on iPhone yet but I'm excited for it. The iPad game is really good.
3 Aug 2016
Dinner time! @OFBRaleigh @getstealz
1 Aug 2016
Not everyone was excited for early morning photographs but we have… https://www.instagram.com/p/BIkHtbEBhfkSDezvwSn5_JiwXfGrOiHQHnaOGY0/ …
30 Jul 2016
Tim Siedell Retweeted
Clearly an emergency conference call about how to use commas. https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/759436516389117952 …
29 Jul 2016
Triangle gaming peeps take note... https://www.facebook.com/CleverPlayCafe/
28 Jul 2016
LIVE on #Periscope https://www.pscp.tv/w/amlprDE0MzEyOTEyfDFNWXhOellOT1pweHfEkmpzI093UTdIadtl5Qm3B_46nAo4zkn1usVHlgN22g== …
27 Jul 2016
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23 Jul 2016
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20 Jul 2016
Retweeted G105
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Search for "Pimple Popping Cupcakes." Would you eat these? - @EricaDeLong
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10 Jul 2016
Retweeted Xbox
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This Week on #Xbox: Red Dead Redemption [M] comes to #BackwardCompatibility, plus more at http://xbx.lv/29rExtw .
7 Jul 2016
Deserving of a re-post in the summer months. https://goo.gl/3hEkrf
7 Jul 2016
Deserving of a re-post in the summer months.
2 Jul 2016
Flying Burrito lunch @OFBRaleigh @getstealz
27 Jun 2016
I've just entered to win an HTC Vive and ASUS Desktop from @VRHeadsTweets! https://gleam.io/8beEz/enter-to-win-an-htc-vive-and-asus-gaming-desktop-from-vrheads … #win #contest #vr #htcvive #asus
16 Jun 2016
One step at a time for #SeaOfThieves Next step closed beta, follow our channels to keep up to date with when and how to get involved! Pls RT
13 Jun 2016
Just saw @Joe_Gatto from Impractical Jokers walk by at Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. How fun! The kids would have died.
9 Jun 2016
Fallout 4 is Free on Xbox Live via Xbox One System Store too. Just got the Digital Deluxe version for Free.
7 Jun 2016
So I, begrudgingly, fought my way to the end of season 4 of Arrow. It's unwatchable. With any tv justice it will… https://goo.gl/ve5hcD
7 Jun 2016
So I, begrudgingly, fought my way to the end of season 4 of Arrow. It's unwatchable. With any tv justice it will not be renewed for a fifth.
2 Jun 2016
Killian Skateboard Pic = Artsy Killian took his first intentionally artistic photo to my knowledge and it came out… https://goo.gl/TBgDf6
31 May 2016
Killian's 6th Grade Band Concert - Spring Here are the videos from Killian's Spring band concert from May, 2016. … https://goo.gl/X0vw6h
27 May 2016
.@whichwich @getstealz
24 Apr 2016
Win a Shotgun Betty t-shirt! http://bit.ly/1TrtIJs
30 Mar 2016
Next week, Rock Band 4's update will feature Setlists! Get to know the ins and outs with our latest blog post:
2 Apr 2016
.@HibernianPub @getstealz
31 Mar 2016
Wow
Witness the new World Record in Carcassonne Tile puzzle. This took place at +GothCon this weekend. I don't… https://goo.gl/EYjLRS
31 Mar 2016
https://goo.gl/KPj96t
17 Mar 2016
17 Mar 2016
Earned this card in MtG: Puzzle Quest. I'm sure that's a thumb but I'm going to have to call shenanigans on the art.
13 Mar 2016
Spent the better part of the weekend helping New York with The Division. Really enjoying the game.… https://goo.gl/Ok88C5
13 Mar 2016
Spent the better part of the weekend helping New York with The Division. Really enjoying the game. http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/tom-clancys-the-division …
10 Mar 2016
What more does Captain America need to do, exactly, before he's promoted to Major?
9 Mar 2016
If Trump names the bacon crust deep dish pizza from Little Caesars as his running mate, there will be no stopping him.
9 Mar 2016
RT to win a custom @TheDivisionGame skinned console. #DivisionSweepstakes [US Only] R&Rs: http://ubi.li/uze3v
6 Mar 2016
.@tacobell @getstealz
6 Mar 2016
News story mentions something 115 years old. Mind immediately starts calculation to figure out which 18xx year that is. 19xx? Feeling old.
5 Mar 2016
Apparently Twitter accounts can sometimes contain surprise tweets. That was a doozy.
5 Mar 2016
EA Access 12 Month Subscription $23.99 via Newegg w/ Code: EMCEHEJ43 . http://ow.ly/Z6B3M
27 Feb 2016
Sharing a beer with the in-laws. 😄 @LoneriderBeer @getstealz
15 Feb 2016
What will you do with the extra hours that #LeapDay brings?
26 Feb 2016
Some great advice in those pharmaceutical ads: "Don't take X if you are allergic to X."
23 Feb 2016
Just pre-ordered The Division for XB1 via Best Buy for $47.99 thanks to Gamers Club Unlocked. Also got a $10 rewards cert. Anyone else?
23 Feb 2016
Retweeted Twitter Data
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How many views did your last Tweet receive? Find out with Twitter Analytics. https://cards.twitter.com/cards/qfd4kp/u2gr …
23 Feb 2016
Noticed something comical and simultaneous disheveling in a meeting today. "We've hired" sounds eerily similar to "We fired" when spoken.
20 Feb 2016
Fun discovery of re-issues at a local skate shop today. @ Vertical Urge https://www.instagram.com/p/BCBRIkosQwHXgfvP7klTXZDONU2vIdSdj7RJmQ0/ …
17 Feb 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: The Flash https://www.pscp.tv/w/aZUR2DE0MzEyOTEyfDFZcXhvUHdqenlOS3aSp2acRv5ZMeYzb7dUMr38dtr8YMSJVszdLk9VDtJJaA== …
12 Feb 2016
Just had my a$$ handed to me by my wife in 7 Wonders Duel.
31 Jan 2016
World of Yo Ho #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBN3H8EMQyGUkwFWFdC2Rn61S5b5VEcRB4tBXg0/ …
31 Jan 2016
XCOM #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBMVStMsQ5KpiEaHsVnLZ6so8xBkXqrD-1Oh1U0/ …
30 Jan 2016
Aqua Sphere #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLtrZ5MQyNRxHC0zE_07Bgf2PAFmWb0L-uSQY0/ …
30 Jan 2016
Pandemic #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLnPOcMQ1taFxNnXP7PL0uTBHJQ9Y4AZStBUc0/ …
30 Jan 2016
Fuse #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLY9YUMQzPnTb44fp_DQC3-z0CoZic-Nc9vyM0/ …
30 Jan 2016
Super Motherload #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLAR8bMQ5birqQAf6vyjJ9hJdns6advg886pQ0/ …
29 Jan 2016
Rattlebones #whoseturn https://www.instagram.com/p/BBJIeaMsQxbzPS-VW_MAjuIJNjRMwQo3yCBZ-Q0/ …
29 Jan 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: Rattlebones #whoseturn https://www.pscp.tv/w/aXv0FzE0MzEyOTEyfDF5TkdhRHFQYVJuS2prpa37IDJ2Tzzc7EwwwMZszAcnQEA_RWiIBfX21VmVjg== …
29 Jan 2016
LIVE on #Periscope https://www.pscp.tv/w/aXvz5jE0MzEyOTEyfDFSREdsQlpZQW5EeExQMk75igRYPQyrR_S5AGzm1g-fcGseZMEJI-5t-IMI3A== …
29 Jan 2016
Steam Time #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBI1VLcMQ8__ya1Q5Wdik3YZ2h3vFlLZCO08mg0/ …
29 Jan 2016
Abyss #whoseturn https://www.instagram.com/p/BBIeSF5MQwnI1_MT4jRo0BrRj8Bsi7cSaU0LJw0/ …
28 Jan 2016
7 Wonders Duel #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBG-pxUMQ9DI5yH7QKb5GzDLz-63wdDCbGNQSk0/ …
28 Jan 2016
Race for the Galaxy #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBG1bkbsQ953IpLgra3YduOSE5GR9FMpNZQ94g0/ …
28 Jan 2016
Between Two Cities #whoseturn https://boardgamegeek.com/geeksearch.php?action=search&objecttype=boardgame&q=between+two+cities&B1=Go …
28 Jan 2016
Whose Turn game #1 = Tumult Royale #whoseturn https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180591/tumult-royale …
28 Jan 2016
Dinner before #whoseturn!
16 Jan 2016
Amazing how long a car buying experience can take even when you walk in the door with money in hand ready to just buy & go.
17 Dec 2015
Picked up one of these after years on the original Foreman grill. Loving the removable ceramic plates for cleaning… https://goo.gl/1kuD4y
14 Dec 2015
Arrow has been super lame for about a season. On the contrary, The Flash remains pretty entertaining. https://goo.gl/z5k2O9
14 Dec 2015
Arrow has been super lame for about a season. On the contrary, The Flash remains pretty entertaining.
12 Dec 2015
Killian & Matt Murphy Bells/Keys duet
11 Dec 2015
Played Quarriors with Emily.
11 Dec 2015
Played Splendor with Emily.
11 Dec 2015
Found this on a new article of adult sized clothing this morning. Made me smile. https://goo.gl/Ii7iBj
11 Dec 2015
Found this on a new article of adult sized clothing this morning.… https://www.instagram.com/p/_J1R-sMQ7xrzcPN30AXvxFmcHVekQywOyK0Jc0/ …
6 Dec 2015
Really enjoyed watching the Canes beat the Canadiens tonight. https://goo.gl/FF8Ohi
6 Dec 2015
Really enjoyed watching the Canes beat the Canadiens tonight. @ PNC… https://www.instagram.com/p/-8CxxnMQ9pTpp0Ejgbq-Y2N5jg2CzojCJOsWM0/ …
6 Dec 2015
Really enjoyed watching the Canes beat the Canadiens tonight. @ PNC… https://www.instagram.com/p/-8CmGYMQ9UsTxUycAqGiGQdU1FsfgN576i9M40/ …
28 Nov 2015
Emily & Killian engaged in competition at J's in Lima, OH. https://goo.gl/ZFVU42
28 Nov 2015
Emily & Killian engaged in competition at J's in Lima, OH. @ J's Shawnee https://instagram.com/p/-pWPpEsQ7LUYaBhz6-HqbIQDt0DsFREk9p-d40/ …
28 Nov 2015
Voluntarily a fan... I promise. 😉. Enjoying the game with Emily and fam in Lima (not Peru). https://goo.gl/NbMKP9
27 Nov 2015
A reminder. Be safe and vigilant this holiday season. https://goo.gl/M8LlvB
18 Nov 2015
Nice. I want them. https://goo.gl/kA66ar
24 Oct 2015
After baseball lunch. @MiltonsPizza @getstealz
23 Oct 2015
DPAC is a little too close to d-bag when you're not focused on listening. http://goo.gl/omh8je https://goo.gl/ueCldB
23 Oct 2015
DPAC is a little too close to d-bag when you're not focused on listening. http://www.dpacnc.com/
22 Oct 2015
(PCDD) Overlord $1.24 via Steam. http://ow.ly/TJs9l Translate from Dutch
21 Oct 2015
Watching Back to the Future with the kids. Don't even remember Pepsi Free. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/572942383823296445/ …
10 Oct 2015
.@whichwich @getstealz
8 Oct 2015
If you're having a crappy day... Well here ya go!
27 Sep 2015
Dinner time @SanJoseTacosTeq @getstealz
25 Sep 2015
LIVE on #Periscope https://www.pscp.tv/w/aNW2PzE0MzEyOTEyfDF5Tnhhb2psUHpRR2qu_3K0xTjwpTjSQoqfDzDUP3CI0jiuEbk3e3wU_NDkPA== …
23 Sep 2015
I triumphed over Citizen Dawn in #SentinelsGame
22 Sep 2015
Sixth Graders Our boys are middle school kids now and here are their official Fall photos. Look at that pair of… https://goo.gl/8qmwpp
20 Sep 2015
Final game of the convention: Tokaido https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123540/tokaido … #tbgt
20 Sep 2015
Time for Sentinels of the Multiverse again. I'm buying this one. #tbgt
20 Sep 2015
LIVE on #Periscope: Rattlebones https://www.pscp.tv/w/aM7zFDE0MzEyOTEyfDFkakdYQmV2Z2JOeFq3hrXcv5hFwuvPdMW0GQ9iGWlXQ6LIhbMbwAR6TQZNbQ== …
20 Sep 2015
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150146/rattlebones … #tbgt
20 Sep 2015
Last day game 1 = Istanbul https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148949/istanbul … #tbgt
20 Sep 2015
Heh. Six years later it is now a five day event with nearly 250 attendees. #tbgt http://timehop.com/c/ff:10204942454821356_1253786185018:10204942454821356:9396330:87951 …
20 Sep 2015
Sentinels of the Multiverse again. Liking this one. #tbgt
19 Sep 2015
Lords of Xidit https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156566/lords-xidit … #tbgt
19 Sep 2015
Dinner! @whichwich @getstealz
19 Sep 2015
Sentinels of the Multiverse https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102652/sentinels-multiverse … #tbgt
19 Sep 2015
Rounded out the night with a game of Taboo where I learned that grim reaper = sad farmer. #tbgt
19 Sep 2015
Istanbul https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148949/istanbul … #tbgt
18 Sep 2015
Group Trivia followed by Codenames. #tbgt
18 Sep 2015
Good Cop Bad Cop… https://instagram.com/p/7yPPsPMQ1ZLKNmwnOF6SSm3kXE28nwOKPLVoo0/ …
18 Sep 2015
Subdivision https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155173/subdivision … #tbgt https://instagram.com/p/7yAiEUMQ5PwcBswLO4xkKbl6pN_TqU9V87_580/ …
18 Sep 2015
Nevermore again. I enjoy this one. #tbgt
17 Sep 2015
Nefarious https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/108044/nefarious … #tbgt https://instagram.com/p/7vtCrhMQ4olgX-Wkges5EIjBwDFYC61FMDUVo0/ …
17 Sep 2015
Spike https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/165876/spike … #tbgt https://instagram.com/p/7vdwissQ56j6sXBBmxstEwn3tBkPBO2O9vXvg0/ …
17 Sep 2015
Day 2 (officially) game 1 = Steam Rally again. Woohoo!
16 Sep 2015
Dimension #tbgt https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153318/dimension … @… https://instagram.com/p/7t2CNrMQ-OWLmI6GJacyFTXJ1ni1wtpPANmIg0/ …
16 Sep 2015
Steampunk Rally #tbgt @ Hampton Inn and Suites Brier Creek https://instagram.com/p/7s7UeSsQxqVkgS4vQbQ_UZM_4OZSNFfJGANjs0/ …
16 Sep 2015
Another game each of Spellcaster and Nevermore. #tbgt
16 Sep 2015
Day 2, game 1 - Spellcaster https://instagram.com/p/7sm5PxMQ7Ksfzq2t1yg8bauYBZFUwe8_yCO5k0/ …
15 Sep 2015
Kicking off TBGT one night early style. https://instagram.com/p/7rN_E4sQ2rDYbPs1oz96JIwAVPuY3KxQxagyU0/ …
14 Sep 2015
Just finished the series Weeds. Some rough seasons in the middle there but great start and decent finish. Glad we stuck it out. 3 stars.
13 Sep 2015
.@whichwich @getstealz
4 Sep 2015
Apparently wet floors make people dance here.
1 Sep 2015
It's school fundraising time for our new middle schoolers. The donations for this one go directly to technology… https://goo.gl/VsIOYM
30 Aug 2015
RT for a chance to win. #JumpAhead #XboxSweepstakes NoPurchNec.Ends8/31.Rules: http://bit.ly/1MoniJV
15 Aug 2015
.@whichwich @getstealz
15 Aug 2015
#getstealz @LoneriderBeer @getstealz
8 Aug 2015
.@LoneriderBeer @getstealz
4 Aug 2015
Woohoo! Speed and a free T! https://goo.gl/On8HAO
2 Aug 2015
.@LoneriderBeer @getstealz
1 Aug 2015
.@LoneriderBeer @getstealz
26 Jul 2015
Retweeted brandon roe
So thankful to finally get some resolution on this! Thanks to @MrBaroe. added,
brandon roe
@MrBaroe
Replying to
When I went looking for this it sent me here. #childhoodmemories http://youtu.be/SWgqgQs1VS4
23 Jul 2015
My Geocaching Finds To Date Doing some quick research, here's a map of my 327 geocache finds to date. Definitely a… https://goo.gl/bAW6w4
12 Jul 2015
Dinnertime! @OFBRaleigh @getstealz
3 Jul 2015
Closer. https://instagram.com/p/4sBvXAMQ2E/
3 Jul 2015
Beautified wall. https://instagram.com/p/4sBf4MMQ1i/
30 Jun 2015
I think one of the new lesbians in season 3 of Orange is the New Black is the kid from Two and a Half Men.
27 Jun 2015
Somebody has new living room mantle decor... https://instagram.com/p/4cqmDhsQ01/
27 Jun 2015
Ran across a collection of my old decks in the attic. Fond memories... https://instagram.com/p/4cpsoasQyu/
25 Jun 2015
Happy birthday to Emily. Section 100 Row C Seat 10! #DurhamBulls
25 Jun 2015
Still enduring rain delay at Durham Bulls game. 1.5 hours so far...
22 Jun 2015
Dinner! @OFBRaleigh @getStealz
19 Jun 2015
Rock Band 4 preorder placed. Can't wait!
15 Jun 2015
Get ready to play your #Xbox360 games on #XboxOne. #XboxE3
11 Jun 2015
Heard from other patron exiting Mad Max movie: "My favorite part was when that thing exploded." Oh yeah, mine too.
2 Jun 2015
Killian & Colin's 5th grade graduation day. Everyone says it about their own kids but amazing much time has passed. Proud dad alert.
29 May 2015
"... let it mellow." applies to none of the toilets in my life and should apply to no public toilets ever.
8 May 2015
How come you never told me about Google Feud?
1 May 2015
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29 Apr 2015
Surfer dude: "Chewbacca, bra'"
Puerto Rican: "Chupacabra". Coincidence? Hmm...
29 Apr 2015
I think it's funny that the word "computerized" is still in use outside of satirical context.
15 Apr 2015
"If you like farts, you will love Chris Pratt Parks and Recreation Bloopers"
-@CheapyD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSNuZEdYrH0 …
9 Apr 2015
That's a lot of cod. http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-eats-about-821-pounds-of-cod-per-year/ …
7 Apr 2015
I just can't imagine anything named King Leo choosing to align itself with something called "soft peppermint puffs".
6 Apr 2015
Finished South Park:TSOT last night. As a SP fan, I enjoyed every bit of it. Truly a well earned M rating though. Not safe for the wee ones.
6 Apr 2015
Spring Baseball Begins for Killian Killian partook in his first minor league baseball game (with kids pitching) on… http://goo.gl/4K98DY
2 Apr 2015
Killian just scored his 1st little league run!
31 Mar 2015
Captain Chuck-a-Muck's Ship Store and Grill While on a trip to VA, we discovered via Foursquare a restaurant named… http://goo.gl/G1OjAl
29 Mar 2015
"Fantastic service along with a great ambience and good food. What more c..." Foursquare Tip @ Captain Chuck-a-Mucks http://4sq.com/1Di32WE
23 Mar 2015
I find it interesting that the words "unite" and "untie" are differentiated only by the transposition of two letters.
22 Mar 2015
Equally bizarre 5 years later. http://timehop.com/c/t:10901404506:3592321:9396330:f49c8 …
17 Mar 2015
Pretty entertaining skateboarding... Gou Miyagi: https://youtu.be/pk8dy4NIzBU via @YouTube
15 Mar 2015
Thanks, Google+. That's a very confusing percentage you're showing me there. http://goo.gl/vseiVi
15 Mar 2015
Thanks, Google+. That's a very confusing percentage you're showing me there.
5 Mar 2015
One of my Christmas gifts has finally been hung. Thanks, Emily! https://instagram.com/p/z3lM-GMQzA/
4 Mar 2015
A huge thank you to Ms. Rickman for her hard work and dedication!!
4 Mar 2015
Surprising discovery today. The UPS video for a large box shows someone packing Cards Against Humanity. http://tinyurl.com/7w6d3ul
2 Mar 2015
Food for points. @whichwich @getStealz
27 Feb 2015
Funny line from Anchorman 2: "I can always guess how many jellybeans are in a jar even if I'm wrong."
26 Feb 2015
Midnight photo countdown to wedding, 9 days. Come on weather, play along.
22 Feb 2015
Killian just taught me Superfight! which came in his Loot Crate this month. Not bad. Very light and social. http://www.superfightgame.com
22 Feb 2015
Tried and failed to endure The Expendables last night. Wow, that was surprisingly bad even for a movie I expected to be bad.
8 Feb 2015
Last game of the event for me: Lord of the Rings Deck-Building Game. #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y3C_-AMQ6W/
8 Feb 2015
Pandemic Contagion #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y2z6ELsQ-Z/
8 Feb 2015
Rolling for the Galaxy again. #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y2saQPsQ8_/
8 Feb 2015
X-wing #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y2k3NzMQ9L/
7 Feb 2015
XCOM: The Board Game #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y08KoyMQ2f/
7 Feb 2015
King of New York #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y0Wea0MQ0M/
7 Feb 2015
Roll for the Galaxy #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y0NZygMQyr/
6 Feb 2015
Updated 2015 Visio stencils and icons set for VMware vSphere & end user computing. Please RT! http://bit.ly/1CB6I4H
5 Feb 2015
Imperial Settlers in action. #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/yvbU2ksQz_/
5 Feb 2015
Imperial Settlers - game number 1. #whoseturn
1 Feb 2015
Pretty sure Emily putting up with me makes her a Paulbearer.
24 Jan 2015
Just posted a photo http://instagram.com/p/yPvH2RMQ0_/
19 Jan 2015
Interesting and funny info on the song Closing Time from the writer. Check it out. http://youtu.be/niz9FtJIB2Y
8 Jan 2015
I feel that I underutilize the semicolon.
3 Jan 2015
The joys of bladder stone surgery recovery. http://instagram.com/p/xZdBqVsQ10/
31 Dec 2014
NYE 2014 http://instagram.com/p/xS5qXdsQ6l/
26 Dec 2014
A little too warm for this today. http://timehop.com/c/ftp:1804909642168:10204942454821356:9396330:840eb …
24 Dec 2014
I'm going to miss this. This year is the first where I think his belief has shaken. http://timehop.com/c/fl:114710401982103:10204942454821356:9396330:7a885 …
19 Dec 2014
No less bizarre now than it was then. http://timehop.com/c/t:1067858417:3592321:9396330:e5713 …
18 Dec 2014
Just played a game of Stop Thief! with Emily & Colin. 10 year old = victorious. Credit to him. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1992/stop-thief …
17 Dec 2014
Yeah, that's pretty awful.
15 Dec 2014
And in steps Dragons Age: Inquisition to take its place. http://timehop.com/c/t:147429528212488192:3592321:9396330:b9f20 …
14 Dec 2014
😊 http://timehop.com/c/fup:1078885052599:10204942454821356:9396330:e75d8 …
29 Nov 2014
I did not know this was a thing.
27 Nov 2014
I posted this a year ago and it made me smile again today. http://timehop.com/c/fl:10202641523099501:10204942454821356:9396330:79862 …
26 Nov 2014
The grammar Nazi in me struggles with that first point.
26 Nov 2014
Feeling boxy. http://instagram.com/p/v4dHIFMQ5E/
25 Nov 2014
Still holds up. Check it out if you never have. http://timehop.com/c/t:1023427090:3592321:9396330:c816c …
23 Nov 2014
Ouch, my artery. The Hail Mary, in particular.
23 Nov 2014
I'm late seeing it but Captain America: Winter Soldier was really good.
22 Nov 2014
Heheh. Made me smile. Almost giggle even. -- How to Tell if You’re Turnt Up or Turned Down | Man Repeller http://www.manrepeller.com/2014/05/turnt-up-turned-down-a-guide.html …
21 Nov 2014
Watching Capt America Winter Soldier for the 1st time. Robert Redford's skin is a scary thing.
19 Nov 2014
New! Severed Fingers in a Can
17 Nov 2014
Completed 1st ever toilet wax ring replacement at age 44. Thankful for YouTube & Lowes employees for this successful endeavor.
15 Nov 2014
Kids are taking advantage of earlier dark days with some neighborhood hide and seek. #memories
13 Nov 2014
Just wanted to pass along a great 1st experience selling Em's iPhone 5 to Gazelle. Recommended if you have a need. https://m.gazelle.com/
13 Nov 2014
What?!? Even I don't remember this 6 years ago. http://t.imehop.com/1wWRmU5
8 Nov 2014
Umm... Eww?
5 Nov 2014
Turns out to be a rant for Leesville Rd just tires. They've earned my condemnation. Blog post with details to follow.
3 Nov 2014
Raleigh folk, a rant or praise for Just Tires on Leesville Road is building. Leaning toward rant at this point. Stay tuned.
1 Nov 2014
Heh. Forgot about this. http://timehop.com/c/t:5350252485:3592321:9396330:7e5f0 …
27 Oct 2014
A monstrous smiling pair. http://instagram.com/p/uq9W1sMQwj/
27 Oct 2014
Halloween face paint for Killian. http://instagram.com/p/uq9MFasQwT/
27 Oct 2014
Glad to see this has changed over the past 6 years... well, maybe not so much. :-/ http://timehop.com/c/t:978478192:3592321:9396330:5ee4b …
26 Oct 2014
good memories. :) http://timehop.com/c/t:5184177090:3592321:9396330:9e301 …
23 Oct 2014
Good memory. :) Thanks to TJ and Rob for those. http://timehop.com/c/t:28547814982:3592321:9396330:03cc1 …
20 Oct 2014
Had my first run in with a Rainbow Goblin in Diablo III today. Bizarre.
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=F044D1177EF8F808!120&authkey=!AKbHrnu3JOM%24&ithint=folder%2c …
19 Oct 2014
Installing Yosemite. Let's see what this is like.
19 Oct 2014
Happily introduced the kids to Dumb and Dumber tonight. Lucky guys got it 14 years younger than I did. It was a fun time. :)
17 Oct 2014
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rorUSjaMsPA …
WHAT. THE. FUCK. 😰😰
15 Oct 2014
Forza Horizon 2 for XB1. Fun times. http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/forza-horizon-2 …
15 Oct 2014
Eww! Don't know if I needed this memory from 6 years ago. 😄 http://timehop.com/c/t:961469220:3592321:9396330:56d29 …
13 Oct 2014
Killian made the character wall at his school for Respect. Proud dad here. (crocodile is school mascot)
13 Oct 2014
I will remember this time as BRCS (before rotator cuff surgery). http://timehop.com/c/t:27306407600:3592321:9396330:04fc6 …
3 Oct 2014
2014 Halloween costume selections. http://instagram.com/p/ttRAutsQ3e/
30 Sep 2014
Got the kids geared up for lacrosse tonight. Not an inexpensive sport.
27 Sep 2014
Killian fell and got hurt at Busch Gardens. Considering legal action. Just kidding. Zombie infection… http://instagram.com/p/tc6J0QsQxJ/
27 Sep 2014
I am a non-fan of cinnamon as a flavor in toothpaste or chewing gum. Bleh.
26 Sep 2014
Thumbs up to Busch Gardens Howl-o-Scream. That's a good time.
26 Sep 2014
Howl-o-scream time!...
19 Sep 2014
Waited in line for 12 hours to get these #iPhone6Plus pants. #earlyadopter
18 Sep 2014
Very unhappily said goodbye to Shamu tonight. She gave us 18 great years.
16 Sep 2014
Random observation: Just noticed that "stable" and "stale" differ by only one letter.
13 Sep 2014
Splendor again. I like it. #tbgt
13 Sep 2014
Eminent Domain #tbgt
13 Sep 2014
Giant Takenoko. #tbgt
13 Sep 2014
Trains (how thematic). #tbgt
11 Sep 2014
Quixx #tbgt
11 Sep 2014
Game 1 today = Tokenoko. #tbgt
10 Sep 2014
2nd game was also Splendor. 3rd game... Speculation. #Tbgt
10 Sep 2014
TBGT 11 underway! First game... Splendor. #Tbgt
30 Aug 2014
Was just victimized by someone paying it forward ahead of us in the McDonalds drive thru. Thank you mysterious stranger!
28 Aug 2014
This would, of course, require that all other urinals be in use at the time.
28 Aug 2014
I have the urge to line up comically close behind someone at a urinal as per a normal queue but lack the urge to be punched or peed upon.
25 Aug 2014
Wow. Really, wow. thrashermag's video http://i.instagram.com/p/sIh1AqvwQk/
19 Aug 2014
Woohoo! Nerd alert.
16 Aug 2014
Everyone who enters this place makes us happy. Some when they arrive. Some when they leave.
16 Aug 2014
A couple of pretty good signs at Ruckus Pizza...
Men: No shirts, no service
Women: No shirts, free drinks
8 Aug 2014
Just seeing this. Wow. http://qz.com/245763/netflix-now-has-more-subscription-revenue-than-hbo/ …
7 Aug 2014
The haircut that sounds so much naughtier than it is. http://instagram.com/p/rZcpxFsQ3M/
5 Aug 2014
So I saw this on my way into the grocery store today and my mind immediate read it wrong.
5 Aug 2014
Replying to @inakib
“@inakib: China: Billionaire Killed By Champagne Bottle Cork http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/china-billionaire-killed-by-champagne-bottle-cork/ …” < Crazy
27 Jul 2014
Killian is selling to pay for a class trip to DC.Orders are due 8/6 and the coupon books are $30. Let me know. http://tinyurl.com/q6q788p
26 Jul 2014
A little Wooly action at the game. And a signed ball! #durhambulls http://instagram.com/p/q7yr4KsQ8m/
26 Jul 2014
Superfan at the game. #duhambulls
22 Jul 2014
My Fungus, called GrillFace, just wiped out the world in 866 days! (Plague Inc.) http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9f70be075d5191cec3f12c5cfc7ecb636b209d1e …
22 Jul 2014
My Virus, called FunkBack, just wiped out the world in 405 days! (Plague Inc.) http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9f70be075d5191cec3f12c5cfc7ecb636b209d1e …
22 Jul 2014
My Bacteria, called AgonEyes, just wiped out the world in 657 days! (Plague Inc.) http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9f70be075d5191cec3f12c5cfc7ecb636b209d1e …
20 Jul 2014
Excited to see this. I've really enjoyed the iOS version.
Plague Inc: Evolved - Ndemic Creations http://www.ndemiccreations.com/en/25-plague-inc-evolved …
19 Jul 2014
thrashermag's video http://i.instagram.com/p/qm_LccPwdu/
19 Jul 2014
thrashermag's video http://i.instagram.com/p/qkz86pPwWH/
10 Jul 2014
Just watched Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth. Surprisingly entertaining and worth the watch.
4 Jul 2014
Ugh. Fireworks departure traffic SO ugly.
4 Jul 2014
We're live at RTX! Secure your Titanfall Burn Packs here on Twitter! RT for your chance to win! #RTX #Titanfall
29 Jun 2014
Presumably Chinese characters. Can anyone read this? http://instagram.com/p/p182zdMQ5z/
29 Jun 2014
Bought a bonsai tree from a farm alongside the road in VA. Not the best picture but a pretty neat… http://instagram.com/p/p18sgusQ5d/
27 Jun 2014
Killian's Jam - Deadly Seeking http://youtu.be/hfliy8lJ9_Y
25 Jun 2014
Killian knows no fear when ziplining. http://instagram.com/p/prtO4-sQ9q/
24 Jun 2014
The birthday boy hits the decade mark. http://instagram.com/p/ppZlYtsQxi/
10 Jun 2014
Check out what Killian did last night... http://killianandme.blogspot.com/2014/06/male-patented-baldness.html …
6 Jun 2014
Wow. Just wow. almostskate's video http://i.instagram.com/p/nmDudbxJUf/
24 May 2014
Just got back from ziplining in Asheboro, NC for Colin's 10th birthday. That was pretty frickin' fun.
23 May 2014
Just posted a photo http://instagram.com/p/oVxg0JsQ7V/
23 May 2014
That meeting was not particularly interesting. http://instagram.com/p/oVxUdrMQ7E/
17 May 2014
As a nod to previous movies in the series, Godzilla should have fought a monster called Mothrew Broderick.
Feb 24
Decided to try somewhere new for dinner date. Chose Ajisai in Raleigh based on good ratings. Been seated for 25 mins. Still no drinks. Just placed food order. 😡
Feb 15
Magical geometry
https://account.xbox.com/gameclip/201e72fc-ff45-44c1-a37a-10907ae45436?gamertag=Proclaimer&scid=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Jan 13
http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9600c25b6f23981f2ef8f3c75087ea9ed84479a2 …
17 Dec 2017
Plot twist: 2017 was about me all along. https://www.xbox.com/en-us/live/year-in-review/share?id=4f7607e6-0964-4198-92dc-0b7625980ea0 … #XboxYearInReview
16 Dec 2017
Check out this giveaway from @VRHeadsTweets! You can win a PlayStation VR DOOM VFR Bundle!
29 Nov 2017
RT for a chance to win a custom #Cuphead [E] #XboxOneS and LP set. NoPurchNec. Ends 12/6/17. #XboxSweepstakes rules: http://bit.ly/2AHwnyr
19 Nov 2017
Just found out about “Informed Delivery” from USPS due to some mail theft reports in our area. Pretty cool concept. Sends you pictures of mail you are due to receive on a given day. Check it out if so inspired:
http://faq.usps.com/?articleId=1449159866675 …
11 Nov 2017
Stranger Things season 2 has validated my suspicion that Three Musketeers candy bar is basically fuel for evil.
7 Nov 2017
There is nothing I could ever say in 280 characters that's better than this.
30 Oct 2017
Follow & RT For a Chance to Win a Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition 1TB Console. Ends Nov. 7th at 9PM ET. http://ow.ly/5xzu30gaYK1
20 Oct 2017
I just entered to win King & Queendomino from @BlueOrangeGames and @etboardgames!
19 Oct 2017
Good recommendation @NewWombat & @CheapyD American Vandal (2017– )
#IMDb
31 Oct 2016
Just ordered @PapaJohns! Use promo code PAPATRACK for 25% off your next regular menu price order. US/Online Only. #PizzaMood
17 Sep 2017
Breakaway Rider https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/923/breakaway-rider … #tbgt
17 Sep 2017
Finished off last night with Times Up Title Recall https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36553/times-title-recall … #tbgt
17 Sep 2017
Tortuga 1667 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218530/tortuga-1667 … #tbgt
17 Sep 2017
Captain Sonar https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171131/captain-sonar … #tbgt
17 Sep 2017
Flick 'em Up: Giant Edition https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/232880/flick-em-giant-edition … #tbgt
16 Sep 2017
Flaschenteufel The Bottle Imp https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/619/bottle-imp … #tbgt
16 Sep 2017
At the Gates of Loyang https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39683/gates-loyang … #tbgt
16 Sep 2017
Trivia by Gee then continuation of The 7th Continent #tbgt
15 Sep 2017
Tortuga 1667 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218530/tortuga-1667 … #tbgt
15 Sep 2017
Sawgrada https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199561/sagrada … #tbgt
15 Sep 2017
Delve https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217894/delve … #tbgt
15 Sep 2017
Roll Player https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169426/roll-player … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Clank! Sunken Treasures https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/218103/clank-sunken-treasures … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Sea of Clouds https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/189052/sea-clouds … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Santorini https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194655/santorini … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Dice Forge again. #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Too Many Bones https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192135/too-many-bones … #tbgt
14 Sep 2017
Dice Forge https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194594/dice-forge … #tbgt
13 Sep 2017
Team Play https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181329/team-play … #tbgt
13 Sep 2017
The 7th Continent https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180263/7th-continent … #tbgt
13 Sep 2017
Kingdomino https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204583/kingdomino … #tbgt
13 Sep 2017
.@whichwich @getStealz
13 Sep 2017
Tiny Epic Quest #tbgt
12 Sep 2017
Game 1 = Formule De #tbgt
6 Aug 2017
.@whichwich @getStealz
1 Aug 2017
When Rasheed Wallace got ejected for looking at a ref
Basketball Videos™
26 Jun 2017
Retweeted Electronic Arts
Always looking for good couch co-op. added,
Electronic Arts
Verified account
@EA
An adventure tailored for couch or online co-op.
Explore #AWayOut: http://x.ea.com/33358
1 Jun 2017
We're giving away two codes for 12-months of #XboxGamePass! Follow @XboxAmbassadors & RT this Tweet to enter to #WIN! #AmbassadorGiveaway
11 May 2017
Very proud of Killian. He crushed it at the Spring band concert tonight.
7 May 2017
I finished the S-TOWN podcast this weekend. Very much worth a listen. I highly recommend it. Thanks to @CheapyD.
6 May 2017
Just saw a sign on the side of the road for a Moving Sale with a single address on it. Sounds more like a Stationary Sale to me.
5 May 2017
Colin came back from a restaurant bathroom giggling only to tell us that "Shake It Off" was playing on the speakers in there. 😄
4 May 2017
Anybody used Amazon installation services? Buying a kitchen faucet and pondering that path.
3 May 2017
Anybody have a garage door opener brand to recommend? Preference for smart app/remote control capability.
22 Mar 2017
The world may be going to shit. But at least we have this, friends:
20 Mar 2017
Xbox One Games Sale via Xbox Live. http://ow.ly/CmXS30a63JS
19 Mar 2017
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4) $19.17 via Amazon (Prime Eligible). http://ow.ly/Xemr30a3d3s
5 Mar 2017
Watch Dogs 2 (PS4/X1) $29.99 (GCU $23.99) via Best Buy. http://ow.ly/DPdC309AWVc
19 Feb 2017
Haircut time for Colin @SportClips @getStealz
17 Feb 2017
.@Goodberrys @getStealz
2 Jan 2017
Dinner at the Flying Burrito. @OFBRaleigh @getstealz
28 Dec 2016
I am hesitant to share this.
28 Dec 2016
Dinner with dad, aunt, kids, wife, mother-in-law & buddy. @MiltonsPizza @getstealz
27 Nov 2016
Time for an important annual safety reminder. Always be prepared. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTWfqi3-3qU&sns=tw … via @youtube
10 Nov 2016
Follow & RT For a Chance to Win a PS4 Pro System. Ends 11/17 at 9PM ET. http://ow.ly/IDNk30632V8
4 Oct 2016
LIVE on #Periscope
3 Oct 2016
Pretty sky tonight. @ Raleigh, North Carolina https://www.instagram.com/p/BLHmMjihTRvDPXpwOeQ1-kQUcCDfOR1MLcgNTI0/ …
28 Sep 2016
.@SportClips @getstealz
26 Sep 2016
A worthwhile, in my opinion, effort kicked off by a friend of mine. Give it a look/try if you are so inclined...
17 Sep 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: TBGT 13
16 Sep 2016
LIVE on #Periscope
13 Sep 2016
TBGT 13 setup night and a game of Las Vegas #tbgt
29 Aug 2016
Lunch points @whichwich @getstealz
21 Aug 2016
.@TacoBell @getstealz
4 Aug 2016
I haven't played on iPhone yet but I'm excited for it. The iPad game is really good.
3 Aug 2016
Dinner time! @OFBRaleigh @getstealz
1 Aug 2016
Not everyone was excited for early morning photographs but we have… https://www.instagram.com/p/BIkHtbEBhfkSDezvwSn5_JiwXfGrOiHQHnaOGY0/ …
30 Jul 2016
Tim Siedell Retweeted
Clearly an emergency conference call about how to use commas. https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/759436516389117952 …
29 Jul 2016
Triangle gaming peeps take note... https://www.facebook.com/CleverPlayCafe/
28 Jul 2016
LIVE on #Periscope https://www.pscp.tv/w/amlprDE0MzEyOTEyfDFNWXhOellOT1pweHfEkmpzI093UTdIadtl5Qm3B_46nAo4zkn1usVHlgN22g== …
27 Jul 2016
LIVE on #Periscope https://www.pscp.tv/w/amfnsDE0MzEyOTEyfDFrdktwcHFMZ2FtS0WhHdhWpYCiAWQl2gXyjQFULf1EGwd94H9P8odGxx5tuQ== …
23 Jul 2016
.@whichwich @getstealz
20 Jul 2016
Retweeted G105
Retch... added,
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Search for "Pimple Popping Cupcakes." Would you eat these? - @EricaDeLong
http://bit.ly/2atONTk
10 Jul 2016
Retweeted Xbox
My favorite console game of all time. added,
Xbox
Verified account
@Xbox
This Week on #Xbox: Red Dead Redemption [M] comes to #BackwardCompatibility, plus more at http://xbx.lv/29rExtw .
7 Jul 2016
Deserving of a re-post in the summer months. https://goo.gl/3hEkrf
7 Jul 2016
Deserving of a re-post in the summer months.
2 Jul 2016
Flying Burrito lunch @OFBRaleigh @getstealz
27 Jun 2016
I've just entered to win an HTC Vive and ASUS Desktop from @VRHeadsTweets! https://gleam.io/8beEz/enter-to-win-an-htc-vive-and-asus-gaming-desktop-from-vrheads … #win #contest #vr #htcvive #asus
16 Jun 2016
One step at a time for #SeaOfThieves Next step closed beta, follow our channels to keep up to date with when and how to get involved! Pls RT
13 Jun 2016
Just saw @Joe_Gatto from Impractical Jokers walk by at Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. How fun! The kids would have died.
9 Jun 2016
Fallout 4 is Free on Xbox Live via Xbox One System Store too. Just got the Digital Deluxe version for Free.
7 Jun 2016
So I, begrudgingly, fought my way to the end of season 4 of Arrow. It's unwatchable. With any tv justice it will… https://goo.gl/ve5hcD
7 Jun 2016
So I, begrudgingly, fought my way to the end of season 4 of Arrow. It's unwatchable. With any tv justice it will not be renewed for a fifth.
2 Jun 2016
Killian Skateboard Pic = Artsy Killian took his first intentionally artistic photo to my knowledge and it came out… https://goo.gl/TBgDf6
31 May 2016
Killian's 6th Grade Band Concert - Spring Here are the videos from Killian's Spring band concert from May, 2016. … https://goo.gl/X0vw6h
27 May 2016
.@whichwich @getstealz
24 Apr 2016
Win a Shotgun Betty t-shirt! http://bit.ly/1TrtIJs
30 Mar 2016
Next week, Rock Band 4's update will feature Setlists! Get to know the ins and outs with our latest blog post:
2 Apr 2016
.@HibernianPub @getstealz
31 Mar 2016
Wow
Witness the new World Record in Carcassonne Tile puzzle. This took place at +GothCon this weekend. I don't… https://goo.gl/EYjLRS
31 Mar 2016
https://goo.gl/KPj96t
17 Mar 2016
17 Mar 2016
Earned this card in MtG: Puzzle Quest. I'm sure that's a thumb but I'm going to have to call shenanigans on the art.
13 Mar 2016
Spent the better part of the weekend helping New York with The Division. Really enjoying the game.… https://goo.gl/Ok88C5
13 Mar 2016
Spent the better part of the weekend helping New York with The Division. Really enjoying the game. http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/tom-clancys-the-division …
10 Mar 2016
What more does Captain America need to do, exactly, before he's promoted to Major?
9 Mar 2016
If Trump names the bacon crust deep dish pizza from Little Caesars as his running mate, there will be no stopping him.
9 Mar 2016
RT to win a custom @TheDivisionGame skinned console. #DivisionSweepstakes [US Only] R&Rs: http://ubi.li/uze3v
6 Mar 2016
.@tacobell @getstealz
6 Mar 2016
News story mentions something 115 years old. Mind immediately starts calculation to figure out which 18xx year that is. 19xx? Feeling old.
5 Mar 2016
Apparently Twitter accounts can sometimes contain surprise tweets. That was a doozy.
5 Mar 2016
EA Access 12 Month Subscription $23.99 via Newegg w/ Code: EMCEHEJ43 . http://ow.ly/Z6B3M
27 Feb 2016
Sharing a beer with the in-laws. 😄 @LoneriderBeer @getstealz
15 Feb 2016
What will you do with the extra hours that #LeapDay brings?
26 Feb 2016
Some great advice in those pharmaceutical ads: "Don't take X if you are allergic to X."
23 Feb 2016
Just pre-ordered The Division for XB1 via Best Buy for $47.99 thanks to Gamers Club Unlocked. Also got a $10 rewards cert. Anyone else?
23 Feb 2016
Retweeted Twitter Data
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@TwitterData
How many views did your last Tweet receive? Find out with Twitter Analytics. https://cards.twitter.com/cards/qfd4kp/u2gr …
23 Feb 2016
Noticed something comical and simultaneous disheveling in a meeting today. "We've hired" sounds eerily similar to "We fired" when spoken.
20 Feb 2016
Fun discovery of re-issues at a local skate shop today. @ Vertical Urge https://www.instagram.com/p/BCBRIkosQwHXgfvP7klTXZDONU2vIdSdj7RJmQ0/ …
17 Feb 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: The Flash https://www.pscp.tv/w/aZUR2DE0MzEyOTEyfDFZcXhvUHdqenlOS3aSp2acRv5ZMeYzb7dUMr38dtr8YMSJVszdLk9VDtJJaA== …
12 Feb 2016
Just had my a$$ handed to me by my wife in 7 Wonders Duel.
31 Jan 2016
World of Yo Ho #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBN3H8EMQyGUkwFWFdC2Rn61S5b5VEcRB4tBXg0/ …
31 Jan 2016
XCOM #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBMVStMsQ5KpiEaHsVnLZ6so8xBkXqrD-1Oh1U0/ …
30 Jan 2016
Aqua Sphere #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLtrZ5MQyNRxHC0zE_07Bgf2PAFmWb0L-uSQY0/ …
30 Jan 2016
Pandemic #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLnPOcMQ1taFxNnXP7PL0uTBHJQ9Y4AZStBUc0/ …
30 Jan 2016
Fuse #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLY9YUMQzPnTb44fp_DQC3-z0CoZic-Nc9vyM0/ …
30 Jan 2016
Super Motherload #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLAR8bMQ5birqQAf6vyjJ9hJdns6advg886pQ0/ …
29 Jan 2016
Rattlebones #whoseturn https://www.instagram.com/p/BBJIeaMsQxbzPS-VW_MAjuIJNjRMwQo3yCBZ-Q0/ …
29 Jan 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: Rattlebones #whoseturn https://www.pscp.tv/w/aXv0FzE0MzEyOTEyfDF5TkdhRHFQYVJuS2prpa37IDJ2Tzzc7EwwwMZszAcnQEA_RWiIBfX21VmVjg== …
29 Jan 2016
LIVE on #Periscope https://www.pscp.tv/w/aXvz5jE0MzEyOTEyfDFSREdsQlpZQW5EeExQMk75igRYPQyrR_S5AGzm1g-fcGseZMEJI-5t-IMI3A== …
29 Jan 2016
Steam Time #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBI1VLcMQ8__ya1Q5Wdik3YZ2h3vFlLZCO08mg0/ …
29 Jan 2016
Abyss #whoseturn https://www.instagram.com/p/BBIeSF5MQwnI1_MT4jRo0BrRj8Bsi7cSaU0LJw0/ …
28 Jan 2016
7 Wonders Duel #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBG-pxUMQ9DI5yH7QKb5GzDLz-63wdDCbGNQSk0/ …
28 Jan 2016
Race for the Galaxy #whoseturn @ Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary https://www.instagram.com/p/BBG1bkbsQ953IpLgra3YduOSE5GR9FMpNZQ94g0/ …
28 Jan 2016
Between Two Cities #whoseturn https://boardgamegeek.com/geeksearch.php?action=search&objecttype=boardgame&q=between+two+cities&B1=Go …
28 Jan 2016
Whose Turn game #1 = Tumult Royale #whoseturn https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180591/tumult-royale …
28 Jan 2016
Dinner before #whoseturn!
16 Jan 2016
Amazing how long a car buying experience can take even when you walk in the door with money in hand ready to just buy & go.
17 Dec 2015
Picked up one of these after years on the original Foreman grill. Loving the removable ceramic plates for cleaning… https://goo.gl/1kuD4y
14 Dec 2015
Arrow has been super lame for about a season. On the contrary, The Flash remains pretty entertaining. https://goo.gl/z5k2O9
14 Dec 2015
Arrow has been super lame for about a season. On the contrary, The Flash remains pretty entertaining.
12 Dec 2015
Killian & Matt Murphy Bells/Keys duet
11 Dec 2015
Played Quarriors with Emily.
11 Dec 2015
Played Splendor with Emily.
11 Dec 2015
Found this on a new article of adult sized clothing this morning. Made me smile. https://goo.gl/Ii7iBj
11 Dec 2015
Found this on a new article of adult sized clothing this morning.… https://www.instagram.com/p/_J1R-sMQ7xrzcPN30AXvxFmcHVekQywOyK0Jc0/ …
6 Dec 2015
Really enjoyed watching the Canes beat the Canadiens tonight. https://goo.gl/FF8Ohi
6 Dec 2015
Really enjoyed watching the Canes beat the Canadiens tonight. @ PNC… https://www.instagram.com/p/-8CxxnMQ9pTpp0Ejgbq-Y2N5jg2CzojCJOsWM0/ …
6 Dec 2015
Really enjoyed watching the Canes beat the Canadiens tonight. @ PNC… https://www.instagram.com/p/-8CmGYMQ9UsTxUycAqGiGQdU1FsfgN576i9M40/ …
28 Nov 2015
Emily & Killian engaged in competition at J's in Lima, OH. https://goo.gl/ZFVU42
28 Nov 2015
Emily & Killian engaged in competition at J's in Lima, OH. @ J's Shawnee https://instagram.com/p/-pWPpEsQ7LUYaBhz6-HqbIQDt0DsFREk9p-d40/ …
28 Nov 2015
Voluntarily a fan... I promise. 😉. Enjoying the game with Emily and fam in Lima (not Peru). https://goo.gl/NbMKP9
27 Nov 2015
A reminder. Be safe and vigilant this holiday season. https://goo.gl/M8LlvB
18 Nov 2015
Nice. I want them. https://goo.gl/kA66ar
24 Oct 2015
After baseball lunch. @MiltonsPizza @getstealz
23 Oct 2015
DPAC is a little too close to d-bag when you're not focused on listening. http://goo.gl/omh8je https://goo.gl/ueCldB
23 Oct 2015
DPAC is a little too close to d-bag when you're not focused on listening. http://www.dpacnc.com/
22 Oct 2015
(PCDD) Overlord $1.24 via Steam. http://ow.ly/TJs9l Translate from Dutch
21 Oct 2015
Watching Back to the Future with the kids. Don't even remember Pepsi Free. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/572942383823296445/ …
10 Oct 2015
.@whichwich @getstealz
8 Oct 2015
If you're having a crappy day... Well here ya go!
27 Sep 2015
Dinner time @SanJoseTacosTeq @getstealz
25 Sep 2015
LIVE on #Periscope https://www.pscp.tv/w/aNW2PzE0MzEyOTEyfDF5Tnhhb2psUHpRR2qu_3K0xTjwpTjSQoqfDzDUP3CI0jiuEbk3e3wU_NDkPA== …
23 Sep 2015
I triumphed over Citizen Dawn in #SentinelsGame
22 Sep 2015
Sixth Graders Our boys are middle school kids now and here are their official Fall photos. Look at that pair of… https://goo.gl/8qmwpp
20 Sep 2015
Final game of the convention: Tokaido https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123540/tokaido … #tbgt
20 Sep 2015
Time for Sentinels of the Multiverse again. I'm buying this one. #tbgt
20 Sep 2015
LIVE on #Periscope: Rattlebones https://www.pscp.tv/w/aM7zFDE0MzEyOTEyfDFkakdYQmV2Z2JOeFq3hrXcv5hFwuvPdMW0GQ9iGWlXQ6LIhbMbwAR6TQZNbQ== …
20 Sep 2015
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150146/rattlebones … #tbgt
20 Sep 2015
Last day game 1 = Istanbul https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148949/istanbul … #tbgt
20 Sep 2015
Heh. Six years later it is now a five day event with nearly 250 attendees. #tbgt http://timehop.com/c/ff:10204942454821356_1253786185018:10204942454821356:9396330:87951 …
20 Sep 2015
Sentinels of the Multiverse again. Liking this one. #tbgt
19 Sep 2015
Lords of Xidit https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156566/lords-xidit … #tbgt
19 Sep 2015
Dinner! @whichwich @getstealz
19 Sep 2015
Sentinels of the Multiverse https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102652/sentinels-multiverse … #tbgt
19 Sep 2015
Rounded out the night with a game of Taboo where I learned that grim reaper = sad farmer. #tbgt
19 Sep 2015
Istanbul https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148949/istanbul … #tbgt
18 Sep 2015
Group Trivia followed by Codenames. #tbgt
18 Sep 2015
Good Cop Bad Cop… https://instagram.com/p/7yPPsPMQ1ZLKNmwnOF6SSm3kXE28nwOKPLVoo0/ …
18 Sep 2015
Subdivision https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155173/subdivision … #tbgt https://instagram.com/p/7yAiEUMQ5PwcBswLO4xkKbl6pN_TqU9V87_580/ …
18 Sep 2015
Nevermore again. I enjoy this one. #tbgt
17 Sep 2015
Nefarious https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/108044/nefarious … #tbgt https://instagram.com/p/7vtCrhMQ4olgX-Wkges5EIjBwDFYC61FMDUVo0/ …
17 Sep 2015
Spike https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/165876/spike … #tbgt https://instagram.com/p/7vdwissQ56j6sXBBmxstEwn3tBkPBO2O9vXvg0/ …
17 Sep 2015
Day 2 (officially) game 1 = Steam Rally again. Woohoo!
16 Sep 2015
Dimension #tbgt https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153318/dimension … @… https://instagram.com/p/7t2CNrMQ-OWLmI6GJacyFTXJ1ni1wtpPANmIg0/ …
16 Sep 2015
Steampunk Rally #tbgt @ Hampton Inn and Suites Brier Creek https://instagram.com/p/7s7UeSsQxqVkgS4vQbQ_UZM_4OZSNFfJGANjs0/ …
16 Sep 2015
Another game each of Spellcaster and Nevermore. #tbgt
16 Sep 2015
Day 2, game 1 - Spellcaster https://instagram.com/p/7sm5PxMQ7Ksfzq2t1yg8bauYBZFUwe8_yCO5k0/ …
15 Sep 2015
Kicking off TBGT one night early style. https://instagram.com/p/7rN_E4sQ2rDYbPs1oz96JIwAVPuY3KxQxagyU0/ …
14 Sep 2015
Just finished the series Weeds. Some rough seasons in the middle there but great start and decent finish. Glad we stuck it out. 3 stars.
13 Sep 2015
.@whichwich @getstealz
4 Sep 2015
Apparently wet floors make people dance here.
1 Sep 2015
It's school fundraising time for our new middle schoolers. The donations for this one go directly to technology… https://goo.gl/VsIOYM
30 Aug 2015
RT for a chance to win. #JumpAhead #XboxSweepstakes NoPurchNec.Ends8/31.Rules: http://bit.ly/1MoniJV
15 Aug 2015
.@whichwich @getstealz
15 Aug 2015
#getstealz @LoneriderBeer @getstealz
8 Aug 2015
.@LoneriderBeer @getstealz
4 Aug 2015
Woohoo! Speed and a free T! https://goo.gl/On8HAO
2 Aug 2015
.@LoneriderBeer @getstealz
1 Aug 2015
.@LoneriderBeer @getstealz
26 Jul 2015
Retweeted brandon roe
So thankful to finally get some resolution on this! Thanks to @MrBaroe. added,
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@MrBaroe
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When I went looking for this it sent me here. #childhoodmemories http://youtu.be/SWgqgQs1VS4
23 Jul 2015
My Geocaching Finds To Date Doing some quick research, here's a map of my 327 geocache finds to date. Definitely a… https://goo.gl/bAW6w4
12 Jul 2015
Dinnertime! @OFBRaleigh @getstealz
3 Jul 2015
Closer. https://instagram.com/p/4sBvXAMQ2E/
3 Jul 2015
Beautified wall. https://instagram.com/p/4sBf4MMQ1i/
30 Jun 2015
I think one of the new lesbians in season 3 of Orange is the New Black is the kid from Two and a Half Men.
27 Jun 2015
Somebody has new living room mantle decor... https://instagram.com/p/4cqmDhsQ01/
27 Jun 2015
Ran across a collection of my old decks in the attic. Fond memories... https://instagram.com/p/4cpsoasQyu/
25 Jun 2015
Happy birthday to Emily. Section 100 Row C Seat 10! #DurhamBulls
25 Jun 2015
Still enduring rain delay at Durham Bulls game. 1.5 hours so far...
22 Jun 2015
Dinner! @OFBRaleigh @getStealz
19 Jun 2015
Rock Band 4 preorder placed. Can't wait!
15 Jun 2015
Get ready to play your #Xbox360 games on #XboxOne. #XboxE3
11 Jun 2015
Heard from other patron exiting Mad Max movie: "My favorite part was when that thing exploded." Oh yeah, mine too.
2 Jun 2015
Killian & Colin's 5th grade graduation day. Everyone says it about their own kids but amazing much time has passed. Proud dad alert.
29 May 2015
"... let it mellow." applies to none of the toilets in my life and should apply to no public toilets ever.
8 May 2015
How come you never told me about Google Feud?
1 May 2015
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29 Apr 2015
Surfer dude: "Chewbacca, bra'"
Puerto Rican: "Chupacabra". Coincidence? Hmm...
29 Apr 2015
I think it's funny that the word "computerized" is still in use outside of satirical context.
15 Apr 2015
"If you like farts, you will love Chris Pratt Parks and Recreation Bloopers"
-@CheapyD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSNuZEdYrH0 …
9 Apr 2015
That's a lot of cod. http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-eats-about-821-pounds-of-cod-per-year/ …
7 Apr 2015
I just can't imagine anything named King Leo choosing to align itself with something called "soft peppermint puffs".
6 Apr 2015
Finished South Park:TSOT last night. As a SP fan, I enjoyed every bit of it. Truly a well earned M rating though. Not safe for the wee ones.
6 Apr 2015
Spring Baseball Begins for Killian Killian partook in his first minor league baseball game (with kids pitching) on… http://goo.gl/4K98DY
2 Apr 2015
Killian just scored his 1st little league run!
31 Mar 2015
Captain Chuck-a-Muck's Ship Store and Grill While on a trip to VA, we discovered via Foursquare a restaurant named… http://goo.gl/G1OjAl
29 Mar 2015
"Fantastic service along with a great ambience and good food. What more c..." Foursquare Tip @ Captain Chuck-a-Mucks http://4sq.com/1Di32WE
23 Mar 2015
I find it interesting that the words "unite" and "untie" are differentiated only by the transposition of two letters.
22 Mar 2015
Equally bizarre 5 years later. http://timehop.com/c/t:10901404506:3592321:9396330:f49c8 …
17 Mar 2015
Pretty entertaining skateboarding... Gou Miyagi: https://youtu.be/pk8dy4NIzBU via @YouTube
15 Mar 2015
Thanks, Google+. That's a very confusing percentage you're showing me there. http://goo.gl/vseiVi
15 Mar 2015
Thanks, Google+. That's a very confusing percentage you're showing me there.
5 Mar 2015
One of my Christmas gifts has finally been hung. Thanks, Emily! https://instagram.com/p/z3lM-GMQzA/
4 Mar 2015
A huge thank you to Ms. Rickman for her hard work and dedication!!
4 Mar 2015
Surprising discovery today. The UPS video for a large box shows someone packing Cards Against Humanity. http://tinyurl.com/7w6d3ul
2 Mar 2015
Food for points. @whichwich @getStealz
27 Feb 2015
Funny line from Anchorman 2: "I can always guess how many jellybeans are in a jar even if I'm wrong."
26 Feb 2015
Midnight photo countdown to wedding, 9 days. Come on weather, play along.
22 Feb 2015
Killian just taught me Superfight! which came in his Loot Crate this month. Not bad. Very light and social. http://www.superfightgame.com
22 Feb 2015
Tried and failed to endure The Expendables last night. Wow, that was surprisingly bad even for a movie I expected to be bad.
8 Feb 2015
Last game of the event for me: Lord of the Rings Deck-Building Game. #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y3C_-AMQ6W/
8 Feb 2015
Pandemic Contagion #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y2z6ELsQ-Z/
8 Feb 2015
Rolling for the Galaxy again. #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y2saQPsQ8_/
8 Feb 2015
X-wing #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y2k3NzMQ9L/
7 Feb 2015
XCOM: The Board Game #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y08KoyMQ2f/
7 Feb 2015
King of New York #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y0Wea0MQ0M/
7 Feb 2015
Roll for the Galaxy #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/y0NZygMQyr/
6 Feb 2015
Updated 2015 Visio stencils and icons set for VMware vSphere & end user computing. Please RT! http://bit.ly/1CB6I4H
5 Feb 2015
Imperial Settlers in action. #whoseturn http://instagram.com/p/yvbU2ksQz_/
5 Feb 2015
Imperial Settlers - game number 1. #whoseturn
1 Feb 2015
Pretty sure Emily putting up with me makes her a Paulbearer.
24 Jan 2015
Just posted a photo http://instagram.com/p/yPvH2RMQ0_/
19 Jan 2015
Interesting and funny info on the song Closing Time from the writer. Check it out. http://youtu.be/niz9FtJIB2Y
8 Jan 2015
I feel that I underutilize the semicolon.
3 Jan 2015
The joys of bladder stone surgery recovery. http://instagram.com/p/xZdBqVsQ10/
31 Dec 2014
NYE 2014 http://instagram.com/p/xS5qXdsQ6l/
26 Dec 2014
A little too warm for this today. http://timehop.com/c/ftp:1804909642168:10204942454821356:9396330:840eb …
24 Dec 2014
I'm going to miss this. This year is the first where I think his belief has shaken. http://timehop.com/c/fl:114710401982103:10204942454821356:9396330:7a885 …
19 Dec 2014
No less bizarre now than it was then. http://timehop.com/c/t:1067858417:3592321:9396330:e5713 …
18 Dec 2014
Just played a game of Stop Thief! with Emily & Colin. 10 year old = victorious. Credit to him. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1992/stop-thief …
17 Dec 2014
Yeah, that's pretty awful.
15 Dec 2014
And in steps Dragons Age: Inquisition to take its place. http://timehop.com/c/t:147429528212488192:3592321:9396330:b9f20 …
14 Dec 2014
😊 http://timehop.com/c/fup:1078885052599:10204942454821356:9396330:e75d8 …
29 Nov 2014
I did not know this was a thing.
27 Nov 2014
I posted this a year ago and it made me smile again today. http://timehop.com/c/fl:10202641523099501:10204942454821356:9396330:79862 …
26 Nov 2014
The grammar Nazi in me struggles with that first point.
26 Nov 2014
Feeling boxy. http://instagram.com/p/v4dHIFMQ5E/
25 Nov 2014
Still holds up. Check it out if you never have. http://timehop.com/c/t:1023427090:3592321:9396330:c816c …
23 Nov 2014
Ouch, my artery. The Hail Mary, in particular.
23 Nov 2014
I'm late seeing it but Captain America: Winter Soldier was really good.
22 Nov 2014
Heheh. Made me smile. Almost giggle even. -- How to Tell if You’re Turnt Up or Turned Down | Man Repeller http://www.manrepeller.com/2014/05/turnt-up-turned-down-a-guide.html …
21 Nov 2014
Watching Capt America Winter Soldier for the 1st time. Robert Redford's skin is a scary thing.
19 Nov 2014
New! Severed Fingers in a Can
17 Nov 2014
Completed 1st ever toilet wax ring replacement at age 44. Thankful for YouTube & Lowes employees for this successful endeavor.
15 Nov 2014
Kids are taking advantage of earlier dark days with some neighborhood hide and seek. #memories
13 Nov 2014
Just wanted to pass along a great 1st experience selling Em's iPhone 5 to Gazelle. Recommended if you have a need. https://m.gazelle.com/
13 Nov 2014
What?!? Even I don't remember this 6 years ago. http://t.imehop.com/1wWRmU5
8 Nov 2014
Umm... Eww?
5 Nov 2014
Turns out to be a rant for Leesville Rd just tires. They've earned my condemnation. Blog post with details to follow.
3 Nov 2014
Raleigh folk, a rant or praise for Just Tires on Leesville Road is building. Leaning toward rant at this point. Stay tuned.
1 Nov 2014
Heh. Forgot about this. http://timehop.com/c/t:5350252485:3592321:9396330:7e5f0 …
27 Oct 2014
A monstrous smiling pair. http://instagram.com/p/uq9W1sMQwj/
27 Oct 2014
Halloween face paint for Killian. http://instagram.com/p/uq9MFasQwT/
27 Oct 2014
Glad to see this has changed over the past 6 years... well, maybe not so much. :-/ http://timehop.com/c/t:978478192:3592321:9396330:5ee4b …
26 Oct 2014
good memories. :) http://timehop.com/c/t:5184177090:3592321:9396330:9e301 …
23 Oct 2014
Good memory. :) Thanks to TJ and Rob for those. http://timehop.com/c/t:28547814982:3592321:9396330:03cc1 …
20 Oct 2014
Had my first run in with a Rainbow Goblin in Diablo III today. Bizarre.
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=F044D1177EF8F808!120&authkey=!AKbHrnu3JOM%24&ithint=folder%2c …
19 Oct 2014
Installing Yosemite. Let's see what this is like.
19 Oct 2014
Happily introduced the kids to Dumb and Dumber tonight. Lucky guys got it 14 years younger than I did. It was a fun time. :)
17 Oct 2014
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rorUSjaMsPA …
WHAT. THE. FUCK. 😰😰
15 Oct 2014
Forza Horizon 2 for XB1. Fun times. http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/forza-horizon-2 …
15 Oct 2014
Eww! Don't know if I needed this memory from 6 years ago. 😄 http://timehop.com/c/t:961469220:3592321:9396330:56d29 …
13 Oct 2014
Killian made the character wall at his school for Respect. Proud dad here. (crocodile is school mascot)
13 Oct 2014
I will remember this time as BRCS (before rotator cuff surgery). http://timehop.com/c/t:27306407600:3592321:9396330:04fc6 …
3 Oct 2014
2014 Halloween costume selections. http://instagram.com/p/ttRAutsQ3e/
30 Sep 2014
Got the kids geared up for lacrosse tonight. Not an inexpensive sport.
27 Sep 2014
Killian fell and got hurt at Busch Gardens. Considering legal action. Just kidding. Zombie infection… http://instagram.com/p/tc6J0QsQxJ/
27 Sep 2014
I am a non-fan of cinnamon as a flavor in toothpaste or chewing gum. Bleh.
26 Sep 2014
Thumbs up to Busch Gardens Howl-o-Scream. That's a good time.
26 Sep 2014
Howl-o-scream time!...
19 Sep 2014
Waited in line for 12 hours to get these #iPhone6Plus pants. #earlyadopter
18 Sep 2014
Very unhappily said goodbye to Shamu tonight. She gave us 18 great years.
16 Sep 2014
Random observation: Just noticed that "stable" and "stale" differ by only one letter.
13 Sep 2014
Splendor again. I like it. #tbgt
13 Sep 2014
Eminent Domain #tbgt
13 Sep 2014
Giant Takenoko. #tbgt
13 Sep 2014
Trains (how thematic). #tbgt
11 Sep 2014
Quixx #tbgt
11 Sep 2014
Game 1 today = Tokenoko. #tbgt
10 Sep 2014
2nd game was also Splendor. 3rd game... Speculation. #Tbgt
10 Sep 2014
TBGT 11 underway! First game... Splendor. #Tbgt
30 Aug 2014
Was just victimized by someone paying it forward ahead of us in the McDonalds drive thru. Thank you mysterious stranger!
28 Aug 2014
This would, of course, require that all other urinals be in use at the time.
28 Aug 2014
I have the urge to line up comically close behind someone at a urinal as per a normal queue but lack the urge to be punched or peed upon.
25 Aug 2014
Wow. Really, wow. thrashermag's video http://i.instagram.com/p/sIh1AqvwQk/
19 Aug 2014
Woohoo! Nerd alert.
16 Aug 2014
Everyone who enters this place makes us happy. Some when they arrive. Some when they leave.
16 Aug 2014
A couple of pretty good signs at Ruckus Pizza...
Men: No shirts, no service
Women: No shirts, free drinks
8 Aug 2014
Just seeing this. Wow. http://qz.com/245763/netflix-now-has-more-subscription-revenue-than-hbo/ …
7 Aug 2014
The haircut that sounds so much naughtier than it is. http://instagram.com/p/rZcpxFsQ3M/
5 Aug 2014
So I saw this on my way into the grocery store today and my mind immediate read it wrong.
5 Aug 2014
Replying to @inakib
“@inakib: China: Billionaire Killed By Champagne Bottle Cork http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/china-billionaire-killed-by-champagne-bottle-cork/ …” < Crazy
27 Jul 2014
Killian is selling to pay for a class trip to DC.Orders are due 8/6 and the coupon books are $30. Let me know. http://tinyurl.com/q6q788p
26 Jul 2014
A little Wooly action at the game. And a signed ball! #durhambulls http://instagram.com/p/q7yr4KsQ8m/
26 Jul 2014
Superfan at the game. #duhambulls
22 Jul 2014
My Fungus, called GrillFace, just wiped out the world in 866 days! (Plague Inc.) http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9f70be075d5191cec3f12c5cfc7ecb636b209d1e …
22 Jul 2014
My Virus, called FunkBack, just wiped out the world in 405 days! (Plague Inc.) http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9f70be075d5191cec3f12c5cfc7ecb636b209d1e …
22 Jul 2014
My Bacteria, called AgonEyes, just wiped out the world in 657 days! (Plague Inc.) http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9f70be075d5191cec3f12c5cfc7ecb636b209d1e …
20 Jul 2014
Excited to see this. I've really enjoyed the iOS version.
Plague Inc: Evolved - Ndemic Creations http://www.ndemiccreations.com/en/25-plague-inc-evolved …
19 Jul 2014
thrashermag's video http://i.instagram.com/p/qm_LccPwdu/
19 Jul 2014
thrashermag's video http://i.instagram.com/p/qkz86pPwWH/
10 Jul 2014
Just watched Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth. Surprisingly entertaining and worth the watch.
4 Jul 2014
Ugh. Fireworks departure traffic SO ugly.
4 Jul 2014
We're live at RTX! Secure your Titanfall Burn Packs here on Twitter! RT for your chance to win! #RTX #Titanfall
29 Jun 2014
Presumably Chinese characters. Can anyone read this? http://instagram.com/p/p182zdMQ5z/
29 Jun 2014
Bought a bonsai tree from a farm alongside the road in VA. Not the best picture but a pretty neat… http://instagram.com/p/p18sgusQ5d/
27 Jun 2014
Killian's Jam - Deadly Seeking http://youtu.be/hfliy8lJ9_Y
25 Jun 2014
Killian knows no fear when ziplining. http://instagram.com/p/prtO4-sQ9q/
24 Jun 2014
The birthday boy hits the decade mark. http://instagram.com/p/ppZlYtsQxi/
10 Jun 2014
Check out what Killian did last night... http://killianandme.blogspot.com/2014/06/male-patented-baldness.html …
6 Jun 2014
Wow. Just wow. almostskate's video http://i.instagram.com/p/nmDudbxJUf/
24 May 2014
Just got back from ziplining in Asheboro, NC for Colin's 10th birthday. That was pretty frickin' fun.
23 May 2014
Just posted a photo http://instagram.com/p/oVxg0JsQ7V/
23 May 2014
That meeting was not particularly interesting. http://instagram.com/p/oVxUdrMQ7E/
17 May 2014
As a nod to previous movies in the series, Godzilla should have fought a monster called Mothrew Broderick.
April 01, 2018
Room for Balls
Emily and I started ballroom dancing lessons in November of last year so we've been at it for about five months now. I have to say that it's some of the most enjoyable time we have spent together and that's saying quite a bit.
We have been taking lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studio from a married couple of instructors fresh from the Ukraine about a year ago, Dimitri and Elena. I'm sure experiences with this kind of thing vary heavily and I'm quite certain that the instructor can play a heavy role in the enjoyment or misery of it. Ours have been fantastic. They are very encouraging, make it fun, and keep us on the track of always improving. Fortunately, Emily and I seem to be on fairly common ground as far as starting level and progression rate thus far.
We've been to a few dances. Our first was a New Year's Eve party held by a local Meetup group at a larger ballroom space, Southern Star Ballroom.
In addition to that we have been to another Meetup event at the same facility as well as a couple of practice parties at our teaching studio. I was pretty nervous at the start of the NYE event but it didn't take long before we joined the dance floor for about half of the songs. We didn't know some of the dance styles so we sat those out. We have been learning rumba, foxtrot, waltz, cha cha, tango, East coast swing, salsa and a little bit of Venetian waltz. I think rumba, foxtrot, and tango are my favorites thus far.
I originally wanted to take swing dance lessons but have really enjoyed most of them. I'm surprised at how addicting it is. I look forward to our next event opportunity. We had been doing two lessons per week but have cut it down to one lesson per week and another day spent practicing what we've already learned. I think that's going to work out quite well.
I look forward to updating as we progress and maybe share a couple of videos once we're solid enough to show off. :)
We've been to a few dances. Our first was a New Year's Eve party held by a local Meetup group at a larger ballroom space, Southern Star Ballroom.
In addition to that we have been to another Meetup event at the same facility as well as a couple of practice parties at our teaching studio. I was pretty nervous at the start of the NYE event but it didn't take long before we joined the dance floor for about half of the songs. We didn't know some of the dance styles so we sat those out. We have been learning rumba, foxtrot, waltz, cha cha, tango, East coast swing, salsa and a little bit of Venetian waltz. I think rumba, foxtrot, and tango are my favorites thus far.
I originally wanted to take swing dance lessons but have really enjoyed most of them. I'm surprised at how addicting it is. I look forward to our next event opportunity. We had been doing two lessons per week but have cut it down to one lesson per week and another day spent practicing what we've already learned. I think that's going to work out quite well.
I look forward to updating as we progress and maybe share a couple of videos once we're solid enough to show off. :)
March 23, 2018
Flumonia
I've spent the past week held prisoner at home by the flu. Suffice it to say "that sucked". Started feeling pretty tired and crappy at work last Friday. After work I hit the bed and was pretty much down for the night. I had a low fever just over 100 degrees. I didn't even join Emily and the kids for our traditional Friday night dinner out. Saturday morning and into afternoon I felt pretty much the same.
By Saturday night I was actually feeling pretty good as if I were exiting the Friday rundown so the family went out to dinner and we watched Spider-Man: Homecoming on DVR. Played a little bit of Rock Band 4 after that and crashed sometime after midnight. Sunday morning was pretty much the same and I enjoyed a lunch at Wild Wing Cafe with Emily & Rich while the boys were out with other relatives. Once home from lunch, I played about an hour of video games before I crashed hard. The fever was back and I felt truly wiped out. I spent the rest of the night in bed and all of Monday morning and afternoon. I felt bad enough that I called the doctor's office Monday morning and made an appointment for 3pm. I dragged myself out of bed and to the doctor's office where I was eventually diagnosed as testing positive for "flu type B".
Side note: the nurse practitioner (my primary care doctor didn't have any appointments available on Monday) had a crappy bedside manner. I'm going to officially not recommend her (private message me for name and practice if you're interested). At one point she recommended that I pick up an inhaler that she prescribed because the flu is "putting down people of all types this time around". Now, she *may* have been using "putting down" as a way of describing knocking them on their butt and putting them on bed rest for days, but I'm leaning toward her using it as a way of saying "killing". Not exactly the mindset you want from a person of healing.
Once I got home, I recommitted to bed rest along with a multi-day cocktail of Tamiflu, Flonase, cough suppressant (can't remember the name) all through the rest of that day and the following. By Wednesday, I had enough energy to work from home for about 2/3 of a work day. On Thursday, I got through a full workday but I still felt beat up both nights after. As of today, Friday, I'm finally feeling about 80-85% of myself and had enough energy to get through a full work day. I'm still going to make an easy night of it but I hate that it's managed to mess with two weekends now.
Emily took good care of me while I was down and out but she's paying for it now as she started showing symptoms on Wednesday night after work. She has been crashed out since then matching my Sunday through Tuesday experience. On top of feeling sympathy for her discomfort I feel guilty as the source of her infection. Our common goal at this point: do our best to prevent spread to the kids.
By Saturday night I was actually feeling pretty good as if I were exiting the Friday rundown so the family went out to dinner and we watched Spider-Man: Homecoming on DVR. Played a little bit of Rock Band 4 after that and crashed sometime after midnight. Sunday morning was pretty much the same and I enjoyed a lunch at Wild Wing Cafe with Emily & Rich while the boys were out with other relatives. Once home from lunch, I played about an hour of video games before I crashed hard. The fever was back and I felt truly wiped out. I spent the rest of the night in bed and all of Monday morning and afternoon. I felt bad enough that I called the doctor's office Monday morning and made an appointment for 3pm. I dragged myself out of bed and to the doctor's office where I was eventually diagnosed as testing positive for "flu type B".
Side note: the nurse practitioner (my primary care doctor didn't have any appointments available on Monday) had a crappy bedside manner. I'm going to officially not recommend her (private message me for name and practice if you're interested). At one point she recommended that I pick up an inhaler that she prescribed because the flu is "putting down people of all types this time around". Now, she *may* have been using "putting down" as a way of describing knocking them on their butt and putting them on bed rest for days, but I'm leaning toward her using it as a way of saying "killing". Not exactly the mindset you want from a person of healing.
Once I got home, I recommitted to bed rest along with a multi-day cocktail of Tamiflu, Flonase, cough suppressant (can't remember the name) all through the rest of that day and the following. By Wednesday, I had enough energy to work from home for about 2/3 of a work day. On Thursday, I got through a full workday but I still felt beat up both nights after. As of today, Friday, I'm finally feeling about 80-85% of myself and had enough energy to get through a full work day. I'm still going to make an easy night of it but I hate that it's managed to mess with two weekends now.
Emily took good care of me while I was down and out but she's paying for it now as she started showing symptoms on Wednesday night after work. She has been crashed out since then matching my Sunday through Tuesday experience. On top of feeling sympathy for her discomfort I feel guilty as the source of her infection. Our common goal at this point: do our best to prevent spread to the kids.
March 04, 2018
Caching In on my original geocaching hide
I replaced the log in my first geocache hide. I remain enamored by the hobby and find it really neat that others have sought and discovered my tiny treasure. Here is the log that I just replaced (click for larger view). The first find on it is actually from our wedding day. Didn't even notice that until I was posting this picture. The first find ever of the cache was Feb 10, 2013. A few early pages of the log appear to be missing. The original cache hide disappeared (along with the original log) somewhere between Oct & Dec 2014. I replaced it in Jan 2015 and it has been holding strong so far since.
August 27, 2017
And jumping a grade to 8th...
Killian and Colin have now moved to the top of the middle school food chain. Here is photographic evidence of their endeavor...
May 07, 2016
September 02, 2014
August 14, 2014
Floppy Chips
Killian has taken to ordering his house chips at restaurants "undercooked" so that they are "chewy". I can't blame them. I treasure the occasional find of the kind in my batches.
July 07, 2014
June 30, 2014
Bonsai!
Had a pretty neat experience on the way from VA to NC yesterday. I've passed by a sign on the side of Route 58 many times on this trip and a sign along the roadside has caught my attention and beckoned me to stop for years. However, I've always been in a rush to get home so I've never taken the opportunity. The sign says something to the effect of "Drive In Bonsai Tree Farm" and it's next to an otherwise unnoticeable dirt road. On this particular trip I had no deadline to meet and had Emily and Colin along with me so we stopped in to check it out.
The name of the place is Park's Bonsai Nursery. When we pulled from the main road, we drove down one of the bumpiest dirt paths I've ever traversed for what seemed to be about 1/4 mile. We passed rows of seemingly newly planted crops of some indiscernible type until we finally reached the end of the path where a "No Trespassing" sign loomed and a large cow of a dog came out to greet us. The dog, Lucky, was a beast of a thing in density but he was super friendly and apparently loves male crotches. Shortly behind him was a small, Asian woman who met us in full gardening garb and led us to the bonsai greenhouse which couldn't be readily seen from the road. Once there, we toured what had to be a few hundred bonsai trees of many different varieties and ages. It was a really surprisingly large selection for what seemed like a tiny operation by all outside appearances. I told the Asian lady that the primary exposure to me for bonsai trees was based on the Karate Kid movie and she laughed. We saw several neat looking trees but ended up settling on a traditional juniper breed. Here's hoping I can keep it alive for at least a year.
The name of the place is Park's Bonsai Nursery. When we pulled from the main road, we drove down one of the bumpiest dirt paths I've ever traversed for what seemed to be about 1/4 mile. We passed rows of seemingly newly planted crops of some indiscernible type until we finally reached the end of the path where a "No Trespassing" sign loomed and a large cow of a dog came out to greet us. The dog, Lucky, was a beast of a thing in density but he was super friendly and apparently loves male crotches. Shortly behind him was a small, Asian woman who met us in full gardening garb and led us to the bonsai greenhouse which couldn't be readily seen from the road. Once there, we toured what had to be a few hundred bonsai trees of many different varieties and ages. It was a really surprisingly large selection for what seemed like a tiny operation by all outside appearances. I told the Asian lady that the primary exposure to me for bonsai trees was based on the Karate Kid movie and she laughed. We saw several neat looking trees but ended up settling on a traditional juniper breed. Here's hoping I can keep it alive for at least a year.
Flag Football 2014
Killian's photos from this year's flag football team. They came in 3rd in the league.
June 06, 2014
An Engaging Post
Somebody got engaged on May 2nd!!! You get 47 guesses as to who but I'll give you a couple of hints...
May 26, 2014
Zipling Adventures
We went ziplining for Colin's 10th birthday party over Memorial Day weekend. Story of said adventure to follow but here are some videos...
May 16, 2014
Tweets February 18, 2012 through May 9, 2014
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The best of Rodney Mullen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJg2_dUHd84&sns=tw … via
@youtube
This came up on Opie & Anthony today. Made
me laugh. Look At This Car!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF8GhC-T_Mo&sns=tw … via
@YouTube
Pet peeve - "excedra"
The only palindrome date this year, I believe.
4-1-14. Or does 4-11-14 count?
Freakishly similar looking: Tony Hale (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0355024/ )
and Guillaume Gallienne (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0302916/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 …).
Personal nerdy guilty pleasure: seeing the
times 10:01 and 11:11 on a digital clock.
Aaron in Revolution has the most resilient
spectacles in history.
If I don't hear "it's an eye chart"
in reference to a presentation document again in the near future, I'll be
perfectly good with that.
Well *that* was a sucky way to find out
today's school makeup day was cancelled.
11.
Retweeted by Paul McRae
Why Rebooting Your Computer Fixes Problems -
It’s no secret that turning your computer off and on again... http://tmblr.co/ZAguay18mBZnZ
Seemingly dumb quote of the morning: "I
think *most* people have common sense." Doesn't the idea of
"common" require that?
I don't know if this left Twix vs right Twix
advertising campaign is national but it is terrible for sure.
@SycamoreCreekES
I would like to resubmit a suggestion that the bus departures be moved to a
dedicated twitter account.
A fairly fun, free game for the iPhone. #LittleGalaxy
http://appstore.com/littlegalaxy
Strange not-quite-a-Hurricanes-uniform from an
O'Charley's mural in Raleigh. pic.twitter.com/msOLRNZ9jP
Props to Nike customer service. They replaced
my 1.5 year old Fuelband after it failed without so much as a question.
Many of these are really very neat. http://asheepnomore.net/2013/12/29/40-maps-will-help-make-sense-world/ …
I respect the dental hygiene upkeep effort but
still... seems kinda gross.
Is it just me or is anyone else weirded out
when you encounter a tooth brusher in a "public" (aka workplace)
restroom?
Too funny and unfortunately true not to share.
http://lolsnaps.com/news/82606/0/
Favorite quote of the day thus far:
"Killian, you look like you have a sideburn." "K: What? It's a
mustache that grew in the wrong place."
I need someone to take a look at my roof for a
potential leak. Any Raleigh recommendations?
Anybody got an extra Christmas tree stand? I can't
seem to find mine from the many years ago that was the last time I had a real
tree.
My Bio-Weapon, called RupturedT, just wiped
out the world in 798 days! (Plague Inc.) http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9f70be075d5191cec3f12c5cfc7ecb636b209d1e …
Lyrics include something to the effect of
"Kitty Katoo (sp?) went to the zoo. Kitty Katoo Katango (sp?)..."
Internet hunt has left me dry.
Need help trying to identify a song from my
childhood...
My Nano-Virus, called SBI, just wiped out the
world in 688 days! (Plague Inc.) http://s.ndemiccreations.com/plague/i/9f70be075d5191cec3f12c5cfc7ecb636b209d1e …
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29.
Retweeted
by Paul McRae
Tomorrow is the 3rd anniversary of Rock Band
3's release, and we're celebrating by giving away 3,000 DLC codes! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z49pfx6IyHlghtMRZBJLGpVxRWqMubbDX9OUM2QOtfs/viewform …
Anybody got a recommendation for local
interior painter(s) in Raleigh?
Don't say it: "You're the bomb dot
com."
Patience also tested with a 9 year old in the
back. He actually did surprisingly well.
Just sat completely still in traffic on a
mountain for 90 minutes in the rain & fog miles away from an exit. Bladder
= tested. Whew!
Sat night: Time's Up, Buzz Word. Today: Hanabi
#tbgt
Toc Toc Wood Man #tbgt
Trains again! #tbgt
Puzzle event time! #tbgt
Spyrium #tbgt
Suburbia #tbgt
Trains again. #tbgt
Las Vegas #tbgt
Trains and 2 more plays of Escape. #tbgt
Escape #tbgt
Spinball & Hanabi #tbgt
I'm at Hampton Inn (Raleigh, NC) http://4sq.com/1e65B0a
It's been a loooong time... (@ Yorktown Pub) http://4sq.com/1eT0mND
Just watched a blind guy navigate his way
through a public restroom at an airport. No envy here. Bad enough when every
surface isn't gross.
My Prion, called IEI, just wiped out the world
in 902 days! (Plague Inc) http://l.k3a.me/1
Killian just "cracked my elbow
knuckles". Or so I'm told.
Sometimes game achievements surprise... I
earned Have Everything – CoG playing Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer. http://link.gc.apple.com/players/G:192662245/games/com.incineratorstudios.Ascension-iPad/achievement/com.playdekgames.ascension.HaveEverythingCoG …
@lepineisme
Alas, our Pleasant Valley Blockbuster is no more.
My Fungus, called SBI, just got eradicated in
738 days! (Plague Inc) - grr. Fungus is so difficult! http://l.k3a.me/1
My 2012 Gaming Summary from @Raptr #RaptrRep
http://raptr.com/do10hedron/summary/2012 …
In my teenage years and for the many thereafter, these guys were and have been my heroes. I just finished watching this film and was truly touched by their stories. It was so awesome to have it all pieced together in a documentary such as this. If you were a skater or a fan of the sport in the 80s or beyond, you're doing yourself an injustice if you don't take the time to watch this. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2129928/ (/goo.gl/Oj8Jq )
Garlic should, in no way, be anywhere near any breakfast item. I damn it for infiltrating my otherwise delicious cinnamon bagel.
My Bacteria, called Poosmell, just wiped out
the world in 1425 days! (Plague Inc). So clever with the naming am I. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plague-inc./id525818839?mt=8 …
My Bacteria, called Stinkfist, just died out
in 693 days! (Plague Inc) - not the best score but neat game. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plague-inc./id525818839?mt=8 …
Can anyone explain to me why walkers and runners in a suburban neighborhood have the tendency to completely ignore a perfectly good sidewalk? So infuriating.
Trying to figure out if I knew the word
"undead" when I was 8
The St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. was this past Saturday. Thanks to the generosity of those who donated, I was able to raise $405 toward the cause with our team topping the $3,000 mark in total. Once again, thank you to everyone that chose to be a part of it.
Heheh... http://goo.gl/y5rSZ
http://goo.gl/JFLvi
Things that have an unpleasant new meaning when heard in a restroom: "Smells like somebody is having a chili cook-off." In fairness, this particular instance came into play due to the building hallways filled with such aroma but still...
Dragon Baby! (Dragon Baby) http://goo.gl/PuI4p
Saw Wreck It Ralph last night in 3D. Really enjoyed it though the storyline wound up being a little different than what I was expecting. Still a good story but I expected more jumping between different games based on the commercials. If you're pondering going to see it, I say do.
Just finished watching Hugo with Killian.
Visually very appealing and a good story to boot. We very much
enjoyed it. http://goo.gl/Ody05
Hey guys, it's that time of year. This is really the only official fundraising I do each year so I don't feel bad reaching out for it. Killian and I will be doing the "St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk." in just under 2 weeks. I'm getting a really late start on the fundraising effort for it but we appreciate whatever you can give.
The connected link should point you to my donation page.
Thanks in advance and I hope that this letter finds you in happiness and good health.
Paul
http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiveThanksWalk/GTW?px=2074257&pg=personal&fr_id=3739The connected link should point you to my donation page.
Thanks in advance and I hope that this letter finds you in happiness and good health.
Paul
Had a really great evening at Frankie's Fun Park with the boy. Our first go-kart adventure that we both enjoyed despite the chilly night air. He was thrilled to try the solo kids' track after our two seater ride.
Numbers 3, 6 & 8 had me laughing. http://goo.gl/UdFRa
http://goo.gl/g1TrZ
Nike Fuelband action.
The user reviews are pretty funny: Wheelmate
Laptop Steering Wheel Desk http://amzn.com/B000IZGIA8
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I go through phases where I don't actually
understand what Twitter is for, or what to do with it.
I'm watching 'Life's Too Short' via @HBOGO. If you havent checked it out, it's
worth a view. http://itsh.bo/ieYYiZ
#HBOGO
#hbo
Very much enjoying Letterpress for the
iPhone/iPad. Thanks to Rich for the suggestion. http://goo.gl/MsxeC
:) (Joss Whedon endorses Romney - Roger
Ebert's Journal) http://goo.gl/YX1US
Check out #Letterpress,
a sweet new word game for iPhone and iPad http://www.atebits.com/letterpress/
Que pasa, ese... http://instagr.am/p/RGK3a6sQ80/
I'm not sure if I find that the harshest sound
but it's up there. http://goo.gl/8yuqn
Something tells me that Douglas Adams would
not be surprised. http://goo.gl/ULYeE
It's not just me, right? Cream of Wheat
is, in fact, an unappealing name for a food product? http://goo.gl/C6Kt3
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It's awful that those other chipmunks force
Alvin to wear an A on his sweater just because he's an adulterer.
I post this from my iPad... http://goo.gl/rxoZv
http://goo.gl/PK1SA
Excited by the arrival of Fall in hopes of
opportunities to ramp the geocaching back up. http://goo.gl/aveCa
What would you say you know better if you had
to pick it out if a line-up, the back of your hand or your palm?
"This is the voice of experience. Life is too short. Don't waste it in anger or resentment. Enjoy your family and friends. Try to be aware of all the little things in life. You'll smile more, trust me." - Bobbie McRae (2009)
G+: Heheh... http://goo.gl/1AFCg
(EMBRACE THE THEME Variant | Lords of Waterdeep | BoardGameGeek) http://goo.gl/X1tgt
Yet another TBGT in the books and here I am finally acknowledging it 3 days later. I had a great time this year. I enjoy it each year but every time seems better than the last. Thanks to all that were able to attend. Good games and good friends. What more could you ask for?
G+: McMulti! #tbgt
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G+: King Me! #tbgt
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G+: Kingdom Builder #tbgt
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G+: Wirfel Bohnanza with Bob, Brad, Haley. #tbgt http://goo.gl/B1Jzn
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G+: Lords of Waterdeep. #tbgt http://goo.gl/9HrF8
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G+: Party game time. SongBurst 70's &
80's. Woohoo! http://goo.gl/b8VsS
http://goo.gl/nGQH5
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G+: Time for Time's Up. :) http://goo.gl/2rL9W
G+: Scary Tales http://goo.gl/m7P5r
#tbgt http://goo.gl/a4zzg
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Though apparently an acceptable pronunciation, a pet peeve of mine is the pronunciation of "processes" as "prä-ˌses-ˌsēz". I just can't take the "sēz" part.
G+: The kid loves hot dogs. A fun find
on Pinterest... http://goo.gl/hKX2y
G+: Go LEGO, go! (Let's Go LEGO) http://goo.gl/ZsOUG
G+: Pretty cool. Encountered this info
via Pinterest. Check the link in this article for more info about the… http://goo.gl/E9i4g
Killian just asked, unprompted, "Why is everything made in China?". Kind of an interesting observation from a child after seeing something on a commercial about it - printed, not spoken.
G+: Some pretty cool stuff in there... http://goo.gl/1PS3O
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First Lance gets stripped then Neil dies. I
hope nothing happens to stretch.
G+: Rain-X is amazing. http://goo.gl/2X5fA
G+: Thanks to Mike Roswick for sharing.
Spot on. http://goo.gl/d9sRw
G+: Good stuff from Susan Wimmer.
"Your momma has a pig ear." http://goo.gl/Vn9eO
G+: Here's hoping it's at least as good as the
unofficial version. http://goo.gl/LFZRo
G+: Hehe... (08.11.2012) http://goo.gl/4EpvB
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G+: Oh lucky people of 2043... (Forget) http://goo.gl/2fBMl
G+: Though it's not a case to lower your
response, a somewhat relieving follow-up article to yesterday's hacking post. http://goo.gl/Skmja
G+: Thanks to Rob for an important share... http://goo.gl/090fg
G+: A random q&a for today... http://goo.gl/Twx9a
http://goo.gl/H0ZFt
G+: When did we lose Qdoba in Brier Creek?!? http://goo.gl/dwCMq
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Perseid meteor shower peaks August 11-13.
Check out this site for more information http://meteorshowersonline.com/perseids.html
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“That other guy tosses appleseeds in peoples’
yards and he’s a hero, but somehow I'm the the bad guy.” --Johnny Manseed
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Successfully changed the ball rod assembly in my bathroom sink which, in my somewhat mechanically inept world, is just shy of performing open heart surgery.
G+: Pet peeve: misuse of
"lightening" in place of "lightning". Look at what
you're doing. :D http://goo.gl/gmirY
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New comic today. Yeah it’s about poop. http://penny-arcade.com/comic
G+: Pretty good. Guessing I'd probably bail based primarily on the overly full theater regardless of the types. . … http://goo.gl/ScIfx
G+: Not happy after having this as my Chrome
start page (and start page for many browsers prior)... http://goo.gl/8E6qD
G+: Yes. Yes indeed. (xkcd: Words for
Small Sets) http://goo.gl/x9zkC
G+: Killian has had several great birthday
party days and this was one of the best. Holycrapmykidiseightyearsold! http://goo.gl/ydTjI
G+: Testing Google+ to ManageFlitter to
Twitter to Facebook - take 2 (forgot to make the last test post Public)... http://goo.gl/PzF7y
@blinkingline
No, but I'll bet that "after" makes for slightly better TV than
"in". :D
@blinkingline
Is there really a "Poker in the Dark" or are you talking about
"Poker After Dark"?
Let's get rid of a pesky extra "I"
there. Make that Civ V.
If you don't already own Civ VI, now is the
time to get it: Civilization V, 75% off! http://bit.ly/JAla2Y
Wow. That would have sucked: Backup Your File
Systems by Pixar http://tinyurl.com/dyud92z
"Partisan" appears to be a seasonal
word in my world.
Just saw The Avengers with Killian. Pretty
good. I recommend it. Stick around after the credits.
Yeah, that would be pretty bad. http://tinyurl.com/79atnjp
Had a really great time with Killian at the
Hurricanes game tonight. A big thank you to @silentp42 & Robert for the
opportunities.
P90 day 1 complete. First real exercise effort
after the shoulder has healed. Wow, I think I fatigued my spleen. Oof.
I think giraffes would make terrible
carnivores but they'd be a whole lot scarier.
I'm a big fan of the 2GB that I have. If you
need an external drive, I'd recommend that one.
A beautiful day for geocaching with @silentp42 and the kids. Got 5 this
morning. Geocaches that is. Not kids.
Mass Effect 3 obtained. Now to just get
through the remaining 60 hours of Skyrim so I can play it...
Wow. Just got an email that it is my 13th anniversary
on eBay. Hard to believe I've had that account that long.
Wow. Radio Rebel is Disney's way of attempting
to ruin Pump Up the Volume. Painful to endure. I'd advice against it if you
can. Oof.
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