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Got out of work early today. Not sure why they let us all out early, holiday spirit?

Looks like Ron and Evelyn are making the great trek back up north. Such lovely weather this time of year. Been much colder, and quite a bit snowier than usual.

Glenn looks like he is teething again. It’s about time for some new teeth, but it sure is nerve racking, especially for Tiffany.

In an amusing turn, I videoed this snowball ambush at work today. Five against one, very fun. I wish it was a little closer, but you do what you can. There is no sound.

Our old, 802.11b router died after I moved it from my desk to the basement. I put it there to get better reception, but it started acting ‘funny’. First, it would start dropping the WAN connection to the internet. Then, it wouldn’t assign IP addresses to any computer on the network. So, I assume the DHCP server went wonky in it as well. So, wired or unwired, it no longer worked as a router. Maybe the switch function still works, but it did its duty well. By the manufacture date, it looks like it was built in 2000. I remember buying it dirt cheap just when g was starting to come out. I think it cost, after rebate, something like $15.

So, now it is gone and we have wireless g in the house. N means Not a Standard Yet, so I decided against it. I really don’t see the need for greater that 54m/sec at this point.

Still feel like crap, doing other things distracts us from our misery. Nasty little cold/flu. It is the first time we have both been sick at the same time. Usually one or the other gets sick first, so at lease one person can take care of Glenn. Not this time. With a little store brand DayQuil, we at least can function. And N Y BigFuc’ingQ will help us get some sleep tonight.

Glad another week is done.  I like my job, but there are times I wish I could stay home and be with Tiffany and Glenn.

Spent part of yesterday moving some furniture around.  It worked out pretty well, no major injuries to report.  Anyone who knows us won’t be surprised.  I used to not like change, but most of the time now it works out for the better.  Tiffany really needed a room to herself, and now she has one.  Which also means I have my own office now as well.  I just have to share it with the pets.  They don’t talk much, so it is ok.

Went out to get some computer gadget tonight. I used to like Circuit City, but now, they are a lobotomized version of Best Buy, except with worse selection and prices. Not one person asked me if I needed help, even though the store was empty.

Ended up going to Best Buy, where I expect to not get any help. They didn’t disappoint, but at least they had what I wanted in stock, at the price I wanted, and didn’t ask if I wanted a service plan at the checkout. I guess I put out an Übergeek vibe, so I usually don’t get asked anymore.

So, all is well, though driving in the snow always is unpleasant.

I wonder how Ann is doing?