Southern Papa

Cool Video

2011-10-25T20:46:00.001-05:00

It is cranking up

And it's on

2011-10-23T09:35:00.002-05:00

Since returning from a 3 1/2 year stint in Iraq, I have thoroughly enjoyed this LSU season, as it has been a pleasure since returning, among many trials and tribulations once back home. Back in September, after the West Virginia game, I circled November 5th. Now, that date is 2 weeks away, and many like me across the country are going to be scouring news, any news, for the next two weeks for

Por que'?

2011-08-22T09:37:00.001-05:00

Seems like the folks here need a boost.

A new day

2011-06-26T17:42:00.003-05:00

Hello folks - A long time since I have been around. About 3 1/2 years. Now back home, and catching back up. Snarkiness is setting in, and having to come around to the fact that I may get to watch games in realtime! And not have to wait for the ESPN gametime clock to catch up to a time zone 8 hours away, where broadband can go out at a moment's notice.

Hello Hello Hello

2009-12-06T09:09:00.003-06:00

Well, Papa is thinking long and hard about coming back home once and for all. I miss live college football, and bitching about Les Miles in realtime is also missed. I want to tailgate, and eat pork! Drop me some lines, folks!

Back on the blog page again

2008-08-19T12:46:00.002-05:00

Wow. A lot has gone on since the last blog post. For those of you who don't know me, I am currently in Baghdad, working for a US Government entity, helping the Iraqis rebuild. Life in Baghdad is interesting, to say the least. Life has changed even more. In December, I lost my mother. In May, my father left us to take care of her. My daughter had her first real date. My son is looking at colleges.

Places to eat in New Orleans whilst preparing for a Tiger Victory

2007-12-21T08:23:00.000-06:00

From readers of Don Long, a dear old friend.Reader comments: I highly recommend Serio's Po-Boys & Deli located on 133 Saint Charles Ave. Phone: (504) 523-266. Serio is a big Tiger fan and the place will be kickin'!Reader comments: The Tailgatin'Tigers along with some help from their friends the Back9Tigers and the T3 Tailgaters will be hosting a Tailgate party at 744 South Rampart st. (corner of

Class, Pure Class

2007-12-21T08:20:00.000-06:00

A neat story about Ciron Black, courtesy of Dandy Don.You may have heard of this story already, but I think this story deserves the widest dissimination possible. These stories are truly what makes you proud to be a LSU TIGER!! Two days ago one of my patient's came into my clinic to tell me about a little boy named Michael V. Conger. Michael is in St. Jude's hospital battling cancer. Three days

In Memoriam

2007-12-06T22:21:00.000-06:00

This has been a very tough fall. Today, it has come to somewhat of an end point, as I buried my mother. She lived a very long life (80), so a little more than the "three score and ten". I shall miss her, but I am thankful that we have no unfinished business, nothing left unsaid. My fellow college football loving blogger friends may find this reference from her eulogy amusing, but only fitting

Here now for Christmas I-Boobs!

2007-11-09T10:55:00.000-06:00

For the guy who has everything, or the girl who wants more, or just for the fun of it, Apple announces their new Ipod product line addition. I'd like to see the figures on that new product revenue!

You too, can be a drum major for LSU!

2007-11-09T10:00:00.001-06:00

For a measly $1 million, you can lead the Golden band from Tiger Land in the infamous pregame march. LSU administrators today announced a program to sell marching rights to one of the most beloved traditions in Tiger mythology in order to rais emoney for a new band hall. THey need the money to not lose a matching funds grant by August of next year.What's next, Buckeyes selling the right to dot

Irrational Irish

2007-10-17T17:14:00.001-05:00

Pimping Dorsey for teh Heisman

2007-10-11T11:35:00.000-05:00

Watch out Booty lovers! The leader of the Werewolves with Chainsaws for Dicks gang is being promoted unofficially for the Heisman. Check out this guy.

Get ready

2007-10-05T08:35:00.000-05:00

I say no more.

And life is returning to normal

2007-09-05T09:42:00.000-05:00

All is well for now in TigerTown. And in the land of Southern Papa. There has been much activity this summer, as my son has turned 16. Our project has been chronicled at The Bonnie Situation. This has eaten my time, and much of my disposable income. But, teenagers and wheels.The college football season starts with a bang, delivered by Appalachian State. It must have been the line from the Adam

See what $4 million per year can buy you?

2007-08-13T15:56:00.001-05:00

This is reportedly the new home of He Who Must Not Be Named, who must have time for some shit? And woe be unto the poor damn interior decorators if they mismatch the color of the marble in the floor with the crimson draperies.

Political Views today

2007-07-25T12:21:00.001-05:00

While I have generally stayed away from politics while blogging, this You-Tube video is incredible, and stands at the heart of some of my beliefs.

Only in Texas

2007-07-13T08:11:00.001-05:00

Another Texas cheerleader story, this time at the high school level, courtesy of the Victoria Advocate: http://www.thevictoriaadvocate.com/428/story/88430.html Cheerleader's family to sue school district Teen was cut from junior varsity team and family claims unfairness July 12, 2007 - Posted at 12:00 a.m. BY SONNY LONG - VICTORIA ADVOCATE YORKTOWN - The attorney for the Billy Fischer

A new tool

2007-07-05T11:31:00.000-05:00

For the handyman in all of us - This is a must have for the Tim 'the Tool Man' Taylor in all of us. I wonder if this will be allowed in Tiger Stadium to throw at Tommy Tuberville this year? The Tiger Hammer

Only in Louisiana - shades of Ryan Perriloux

2007-06-29T10:19:00.001-05:00

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8Q2F2UG0&show_article=1&amp;amp;catnum=-1 Man Pays $4.88 for Plasma TV at Wal-Mart Article from Breitbart.com MONROE, La. (AP) - While Wal-Mart is known for dropping its prices, one West Monroe man took the ad campaign seriously when he dropped the price of a plasma television from $984 to $4.88. Police arrested Chandon L. Simms , 23, on Tuesday at

Dry Ice for shrinking dents

2007-06-13T08:42:00.001-05:00

Ice Express - more info »

PETA Run Amuck

2007-05-23T08:48:00.000-05:00

And below, LSU's Response - Probably more diplomatic than I would’ve been…..(Liberalism run amuck)******************************************************************PETA: No live mascot for LSUPosted by By James Varney, staff writer May 21, 2007 9:05PMIn a letter to be faxed to LSU Chancellor Sean O'Keefe today, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will request the university not pursue a

Sports Quote of the week

2007-05-04T16:04:00.001-05:00

In honor of the Kentucky Derby, another great British horse racing gaffe. This after a new grandstand had been built at the Doncaster Race CourseThe new stand at Doncaster race course took Brough Scott's breath away..."My word," he said. "Look at that magnificent erection." Let the sun shine bright on your old KY home!

Jamarcus at the top of the heap, but why the sadness for Brady?

2007-04-30T09:12:00.001-05:00

Jamarcus Russell, the emt-like lovable kid from Birmingham, who was reared by his grandmother *, kept off the streets, and chose an honorable way up and out, was chosen as the #1 pick by the Raiders. Al Davis loves winners. JR, we're proud of you, and proud for you. You're an instant multi-zillionaire with access to the attention of all the girls you desire, whether or not they are related to

Phrase of today - 25 April 2007

2007-04-25T11:22:00.001-05:00

There is an old proverb that says this: Give a man fire, and it will only burn for one night, set a man on fire...and he will be warm till the day he dies.

Trying the new gig

2007-04-24T14:14:00.001-05:00

I happened to see a link for posting things via Blogger, and darned if it don't work. Now, after lots of consternation over getting more time to blog, this "old dog" has learned a new trick. Now to fix the rest of my life. 29° 57’ 56.12” N95° 21’ 57.99” W

Quote of the week - April 24th

2007-04-24T12:05:00.000-05:00

Long time since posting, life has taken some very sharp turns. I ended up in a maze of twisty passages, only I couldn't tell if they were alike or different. So, I start a new feature - quote of the week. Most of the time, these will be related to sports. The first is a classic, even if it is for a sport most Americans don't appreciate - cricket. In 1976, British television viewers joined an

Himself's new bumper sticker

2007-03-15T15:55:00.000-05:00

Looks like He Who Must Not Be Named has a new bumper sticker on his car. It sure adds a touch of class to that damn German POS. Apparently a friend of a friend was in Tuscaloosa last week & decided to run by the football offices. He saw He Who Must Not Be Named’s S550 parked in the spot reserved for “HEAD COACH” and decided to leave him a present on his nice $90k Mercedes

Into the theatre mode again

2007-02-17T11:19:00.000-06:00

Wow. Here it is the 17th of February, and I seem to be in full blown stage dad mode again. My son is in the chorus of 'Hello Dolly', and my daughters are in 'Fiddler on the Roof'. Previously a couple of weeks ago, I was taking my son to an Improv workshop. Now he wants to go to DePaul. My older daughter wants to go to Northwestern or Baylor for undergraduate, and the go to Tisch for her master's.

What could have happened?

2007-01-17T12:29:00.000-06:00

Scientists report today that a female chimpanzee near Shreveport has given birth, despite all of her companions supposedly being sterilized. At first thought, I wondered if this had anything to do with the Independence Bowl, and the Alabama fans, as well as the Oklahoma State posse. But then, I looked up the gestation period of a chimp. 9 months, almost like a human. I wonder what could have

The Fourth Quarter

2007-01-08T22:21:00.000-06:00

Gators 34 Buckeyes 1420 points needed to force overtime, 21 to take it all.10:23 Jarvis F'n Moss drills Troy Smith. Did his eyes light up?10:27 Leak breaks a nice run just after they tell about 3 systems in 4 years. Announcers indicate that Leak will be the best known Florida QB, as he'll get the love now.10:30 And Tebow runs his patented QB draw or a big gain, making him the leading rusher for

The beginning of Q3

2007-01-08T21:42:00.000-06:00

9:41 Halftime is not over, and Orson must be absolutely sick. The Pontiac Game changing performance of the year was the AUburn- Florida game where the punt was blocked, and the Gators lost.9:44 Gators sluggish; OSU looks fired up. Marcus Freeman makes a heart stopping stop on 3rd down for tOSU.9:46 What the hell was that kind of kick? This isn't the All-Blacks playing?9:48 Earl Everett tees off

Mr Neutron is crying

2007-01-08T21:18:00.000-06:00

Courtesy of irishoutsider9:31 TBDITL is on the field, and it seems appropriate that they be playing 'My Heart Will Go on", the theme from "Titanic".

The Second Quarter

2007-01-08T20:23:00.000-06:00

Now I get back from my brief respite in the restroom; I come back and the Gators run an incredible 3 man stack in the backfield - with the result =TD. Forst play of Q28:25 gators make first stupid mistake of the game - PF for roughing the passer - it might turn things around.8:27 2 plays later, the Buckeyes come back and score. 21-14 Gators8:31 Ted Ginn returns from the locker room, after the

First quarter rolling around

2007-01-08T18:52:00.000-06:00

6:52 PM CST - watching the pregame; seeing the camera switch from Urban Meyer to Jimmy Johnson - freaky.They make the token "You can't coach speed" comment now.6:56 Was that cool? The 2 teams trying to psych each other out by stomping on the center of the field?6:58 Emmitt can still do the chomp!7:00 Hang on Sloopy? But saved by Jack Nicklaus dotting the "i"7:15 Nice kudos to the guys who walked

Sunday Night News

2007-01-07T21:16:00.000-06:00

Jimbo Fisher has screwed the pooch at getting the Free Shoes U job, according to the Newspaper Hack. Jamarcus Russell has supposedly laid down the Purple & Gold, for the Silver and Black; this according to ESPN. Sports Illustrated makes sure that they point out that the Big-Eared Empire has not cited any sources for their story. Is this normal? And last but not least, Bobby Lowder's plane will

A picture says a thousand words

2007-01-05T06:33:00.000-06:00

Will he stay or will he go

2007-01-02T22:44:00.000-06:00

My son has taken a liking to music of my vintage, including Squeeze, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, et al. At this point in time, though my thoughts go to The Clash. Poor Nico and Todd are beside themselves worrying whether or not Nick Saban will stay in Miami, or go to the Capstone. The Morning Advocate reports that Nick will stay.However, here's to the Capstone.

Welcome to 2007

2007-01-01T08:06:00.000-06:00

2006 was the best of years, the worst of years. I'll focus on the best:Blog buddies:EDSBS: Orson and Stranko host discussions about college football, and all sorts of other interesting topics, such as:1) Ginger, or Mary Anne?2) who's scarier, Cancer Man or The Peacock Brothers?3) Jenn Sterger, or the Bailey Sisters?4) Howard Roarke, or Hank Rearden?5) Rich Rodriguez, or Nick SabanGetting

The College Football Independent: LSU - Hall of Champions

2007-01-01T08:05:00.000-06:00

The College Football Independent: LSU - Hall of Champions

A Step Ahead: Jim Stefani's Underclassmen Football Recruiting Blog

2006-12-28T13:56:00.000-06:00

A Step Ahead: Jim Stefani's Underclassmen Football Recruiting Blog

Fulmer Cup Alert

2006-12-27T09:48:00.000-06:00

Be on the watch for potential Fulmer Cup points. Free-wheelin Joe Kines has allowed his eligible players to go to the casinos in Bossier City, where the Oklahoa State players are banned. Do I see Fulmer Cup points in the making?

Orgeron shows the love

2006-12-19T06:12:00.000-06:00

The Orgebeast shows new love with his latest steal. Now can we learn to say "Jay-Vohn Snee-ay-ud" instead of "Brent Shay-Fuh". Is anyone safe from Ed? Can he convince other cast-offs that only he can say "Lemsday"? Is Reggie Nelson safe? Or Darren McFadden? Only time will tell.

New 'Canes Coach?

2006-12-06T17:59:00.000-06:00

Bernie Kosar looks like he wants to coach now, according to ESPN.In the article, it indicates that he was going to be president of the Browns. Isn't that the same type of job Dan Marino had with the Dolphins?There could be worse choices. I hear Donna Shalala's old boss is looking for something to do now that his wife will be unavailable for the next 6-10 years for any type of interaction. The

The Wolverine, or the Gator?

2006-12-03T10:26:00.000-06:00

Both Brian, at MGOBlog, and Orson of EDSBS fame, are both stating their cases for Michigan and Florida to go to the championship game. This is because the Boys of Troy (not Boi from Troy, who I have a lot of respect for) tanked in their UCLA game yesterday. It was a case of the UCLA defensive coordinator getting into the head of John David Booty. Or so they say. Anyway, Brian and Orson should go

Bill Curry gets nostalgic for a dig at the Capstone

2006-11-30T13:27:00.000-06:00

In this link about continuity of coaching, Bill Curry seems to be twisting the tail of the Tide faithful, who left him out in the cold when he didn't deliver a large trophy. Bill, no sour grapes, huh

LSU to Rose Bowl?

2006-11-29T12:42:00.000-06:00

Bolw fever is at a high pitch now, with LSU being high on the 'Hogs after their win last Friday. It now looks as though the prognosticators may select LSU to go to the Rose Bowl, where their competition for that slot is Notre Dame, should USC defeat UCLA this weekend. Bowl Selection is Sunday, December 3rd. Here is a reaction to the Tigers potentially going.Tigers to Rose Bowl

Maisel and Mandel are at it again

2006-11-27T16:29:00.000-06:00

Ivan Maisel is at it again. His bowl projections expect Florida to lose to the Razorbacks in the SEC Championship game, and drop down to playing in the Orange Bowl. The Razorbacks would then go into the Rose Bowl against Michigan. Fooey.Likewise for Stewart Mandel at cnnsi.com. Here are his bowl projections.

Football Weekend - Fulmer scores Fulmer Cup Points

2006-11-07T11:33:00.000-06:00

Our friend Phat Phil is trying not to score points in his own cup's name, so anointed by Orson & Stranko at EverydayShouldBeSaturday. ESPN has picked up the story about the suspensions of several players for "arrests for disorderly conduct and underage drinking at a nightclub after the Vols' loss to LSU."The full story can be reached here:http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2651813O&S,

15 best skylines

2006-11-02T00:08:00.000-06:00

The link below shows the 15 most notable skylines, none of which are in Florida or Georgia. I think Stone Mountain should qualify on its own. However, the real interesting thing is that of the 15, 12 have been seen in person by my children. They now really want to see New York, and Dubai.http://www.citynoise.org/article/3432

The Things I do for Blogging

2006-11-01T17:21:00.000-06:00

TOday I saw the online blog poll at MGOBLOG and decided I wanted to join. So here, I'll write about college football.Guys already flushedJohn BuntingJohn L. SmithGuys getting ready to be squeezed thru the sphincter:Larry CokerThe dumbass at Kentucky

The Wind and my son

2006-10-29T08:08:00.000-06:00

What a wonderful opportunity yesterday. We got to see "The Wind in the Willows". This was put on by a high school cast. It was great. However, I am excited about the word I am hearing that my son is interested in the lead in the play. Not the lead role, but the girl who is playing Toad. Nice girl. He's now interested in frog legs.

What would you do?

2006-10-29T07:49:00.000-06:00

Lately, as my daughter is blossoming before my eyes into a young lady that boys are talking to, I am reminded of a short story I read many years ago, "The Lady or the Tiger". In the story, it harkened back to ancient Rome, and its' form of justice, where a man's guilt or innocence was decided by opening one of two doors. Behind one of the doors was a beautiful lady, whereby he was found innocent,

My beautiful children

2006-10-27T17:12:00.000-05:00

Enough said.

Original Smack

2006-10-21T07:19:00.000-05:00

OK, in my own weird way I'm in my usual routine, opening my good book for my daily inspiration before the day gets going good, and I turn randomly to the story of David & Goliath. David is at first given the armor of Saul, but removes it, and goes down to do battle with Goliath. Goliath says he'll take David's flesh and feed it to the fowls of the air. David responds back that he'll take him out,

Greetings from Norway

2006-10-20T02:20:00.000-05:00

Here I am in Norway, and soon to be in Germany. Weather here is cool. It sucks to have to be in Germany in the middle of October. But, I won't be able to watch American football, more likely something like Chelsea vs. Barcelona, or Arsenal vs. Man U.But it's a job. Hopefully LSU will run up points on Fresno State like they're playing pinball.

The mad fan

2006-10-13T08:55:00.000-05:00

Good one from Tommy Sylvest.

What is the forty?

2006-10-05T13:26:00.000-05:00

40 days Goliath of Gath presented himself to the Israelites. 40 days and 40 nights it rained during the great flood. Lent is 40 days. 40 is a pure number. ?

Here's to the Gators pt II

2006-10-05T12:00:00.000-05:00

As if the Tigers needed any other motivation, UF has scheduled them for Homecoming. And Jenn Sterger is acting as the Queen! Utter stupidity.Props to Tom Sylvest for his artwork.

The best use for Alligators

2006-10-02T12:03:00.000-05:00

In honor of LSU's game against Florida this week, at The Swamp, and in honor of Orson & Stranko, here is the best use for an alligator.

The Tiger Fan Oath

2006-09-06T09:19:00.000-05:00

Tiger OathBody: I __________ solemnly swear to do the following to ensure that I remain a member of the most passionate, intimidating, and sometimes scary fan base known to man. I agree to DO the following:1. I will always cheer for LSU in sound levels that would make a banshee proud....and deaf. I will agree to do this whether in Tiger Stadium, at an opposing stadium, in front of a TV, at a bar/

LSUnpredictable

2006-08-16T12:22:00.000-05:00

LSUnpredictable

The days are getting bad

2006-08-09T23:47:00.000-05:00

Just trying to recover from the worst month of my life this week. Things are bad with a deadbeat tenant who hasn't paid rent in a while, and who has forced me into bad financial difficulties. My wife is upset, naturally, but I have requested since last October that she get a job.Too much. I am really depressed.

Another day

2006-07-31T18:18:00.000-05:00

Went this past week to Las Vegas, but did not drop money at the tables. Went to take care of a sick father-in-law. I still have problems with some of the attitude of health insurance where they like the idea of the system "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need." I think I will give them all a copy of 'Atlas Shrugged' to read, and see what happened to the employees of

Hello Walls

2006-06-08T11:50:00.000-05:00

Working on a dashboard with Hyperion rep today. Trying to teach the kids how to think like an executive. They don't quite get it. But, they are eager.

New Day

2006-06-01T08:42:00.000-05:00

New day once again - still reading edsbs.com, but lessening time on there. Son has to get his correspondence courses done so he can get his shit together. Daughters are doing great. Wife has to pick up.Out looking for a job, and turning into an IT type guy. Reading a lot lately on what IT guys do, and IT performance measures. We could apply the stuff at Baker, if only someone wanted to listen.

My answer to Orson & Stranko

2006-04-30T13:17:00.000-05:00

Here is Urban Meyer in his true form.

Trying this

2006-04-23T09:20:00.000-05:00

Try this stuff - it works.www.mymangosteen.com/friendswoodFriendswood Texas XangoDonya Easterly Friendswood piano teacher!

Bastard Sons: There Is No Horse in Football

2006-04-22T09:23:00.000-05:00

Bastard Sons: There Is No Horse in Football

Experimentation continues

2006-04-20T18:07:00.000-05:00

Trying to see if this works ok

Hurricane season is upon us

2006-04-15T10:04:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I started my preparations for huricane season. And I got to thinking, why not publish a list, reviseable, for folks to reference, and also get the doggone word out early. I remember the hell my folks went thru with Katrina, and what my son & I went thru getting the hell out of Rita's path. So, here goes with the first draft of the list:1. Flashlights - make sure you have the D cell kind

A good weekend almost goes to hell

2006-04-10T16:27:00.000-05:00

Well, it was a good weekend, until Sunday afternoon at 7:30. My son decides to fall off his bicycle, and suffer short term memory loss. We then spent time in the emergency room. But he is OK, and that is what counts.Now for real fun - college footbal is only 4.5 months away! Time to see if the Orgeronbeast can declaw the Tigers.

Rob in China

2006-04-06T20:58:00.000-05:00

Rob in ChinaHere is a funny guy in China. After my wife and children spent 2 years traveling the Far East, it is a nice respite to see a man want to go, and look for something other than jewelry stores.

Here's to the Gators

2006-04-04T09:17:00.000-05:00

Credit for this must go to Tom Sylvest, Jr., who does Tigertoons during the football season. Use as you like.

Geaux Tigers

2006-03-28T12:45:00.000-06:00

Cool article about USC making another claim to the national championship.http://onepeat.com/blog/?p=5

OK, it works

2006-03-25T16:17:00.000-06:00

Now it is working after a new republish. Must add other stuff now.

testing the stuff

2006-03-25T16:14:00.000-06:00

My blog is screwed up and this is a test

The Pool Table part II

2005-12-30T10:45:00.000-06:00

Here it is - I need to add pieces that will store the rack and balls, but the kids love it.

My new Pool Table

2005-12-20T16:08:00.001-06:00

Well, my son did the most wonderful thing the other night. The kids wanted a pool table for Christmas, and the wife wanted to get a <$200 one from a local sporting goods store. I indicated my dismay, as I thought it would last for a whole 5 days. My son then piped up "Why don''t we build one?" I could have kissed him. Well, actually, I did, but it was not a "Brokeback Mountain" kind of thing.

RFID

2005-12-06T13:41:00.000-06:00

http://ereffidee.blogspot.com

The Rebel Wrap

2005-12-03T14:19:00.000-06:00

The Rebel Wrap

Death Valley Saturdays

2005-12-03T14:15:00.000-06:00

The Truth About Gun Control

2005-09-03T17:41:00.000-05:00

The Truth About Gun Control

The Flood of 2005, Katrina

2005-09-03T17:21:00.000-05:00

I look at the Great City of New Orleans, and I cry for its soul. The finger pointing has started in the aftermath, but too little too late. Last year, when a storm nearly hit, everyone was concerned over what would happen if the Big One hit. Well, after it didn;t, peope went on about their lives after a couple of weeks.Now the big one has hit. No one even imagined a disaster of this proportion,

In the face of tragedy

2005-08-31T10:04:00.000-05:00

The below post shows the most insensitivity to the tragedy occurring on the Gulf Coast. Naturally, it is written by someone from north of Memphis, and in the eastern portion of the US. I personally thank God for the blessings bestowed upon me, and those yet to come. I also thank the Good Lord I am an American, where I can speak my mind even if I am a spoiled stupid twit with an axe to grind. God

PC540

2005-08-15T16:54:00.000-05:00

PC540

Miami Dolphins Football

2005-08-15T12:14:00.000-05:00

Miami Dolphins Football

Mr. Fixit - the icemaker

2005-08-04T14:49:00.000-05:00

For those who have to troubleshoot icemakers: my refrigerator icemaker is on the fritz. Being the do-it-yourselfer (or the wife's version: do-it-yourself-no-matter-what-the cost-or-how-*%^$#*-long-it-takes) I researched how to check it out and see if it could be fixed. I credit the website http://www.waterfiltermart.com/generic121.html with this information.BASIC WORKING ICE MAKER THEORY: When

The SHEEP'S CRIB - Issues

2005-08-03T12:54:00.000-05:00

The SHEEP'S CRIB - Issues

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2005-08-02T16:06:00.000-05:00

Am I stupid or what?

Are you ready for some football?

2005-07-27T13:31:00.000-05:00

It is that time of year that my obsession with football kicks in - mainly at the high school and college level. Both of my college alma maters have new coaches this year. They both flip-flopped in the demeanor of the new coaches. LSU got Les Miles, who is a wallflower compared to the screaming Nick Saban. And Ed Orgeron at Ole Miss, a screaming maniac, as opposed to the mild-mannered David

In Germany

2005-07-21T05:36:00.000-05:00

Today I am in Germany. I found this neat port replicator for Dell laptops. I think I want one. It probably will fit nicely into cabins. Otherwise, got a half decent night's sleep. Must keep going on and on. I do not like this place, except for maybe one or 2 people.

I'm getting old

2005-07-20T01:47:00.000-05:00

My daughter got her first flowers from a little boy. I looked at him, pointed at myself, then pointed 2 fingers at my eyes, then pointed at him, just like Robert DeNiro in "Meet the Parents". He is a nice kid, though, but it is my daughter.Aaargh!I am in Norway listening to 2 programmers go over a database design, and argue over its merits, whether it shoudl be in vbs, vba, or should it go into

Today I must live

2005-07-14T08:14:00.000-05:00

I must fight this nagging feeling I have of fatalism and helplessness. Lots to do today before I go across the pond.

Today to do

2005-07-13T15:47:00.000-05:00

I am having problems with motivation. It is probably because I am depressed. I really need my wife to pick my spirits up. Our bird died today. Tashi was out of water. The kids were crying.Hyperion invoicesLunchplan trip

Today is a good day

2005-03-22T09:33:00.000-06:00

Things to do:1. Dashboard2. Sell Air Compressor - call John3. Clean up at home4. design Charles' new shelves5. go thru mail6. account checkup7. renters - get certified letter to themThis is a good day - & I will get lots done

The new tool

2005-02-13T15:51:00.000-06:00

The boss man has a new toy; a Blackberry. Now he is really becoming the alpha geek. He can actually send email from it. Whooppee!

Sunday morning coming down

2005-02-13T08:38:00.000-06:00

It will be a good day. Thinking positive always helps. So, it will be a great day.We have gotten up late, and will miss 8:30 church. We may go tothe 9:45 service. I hope so. Freddie Patrick & Ben Cuadra visited Charles yesterday, and they are nice kids. We may build Freddie a new room soon.

The first post

2004-10-19T15:19:00.000-05:00

I am working on getting Southerniron.net up and running. It is quite fun to create a new web site, when you know nothing.