He's got his daddy's good looks. Cause his daddy's are all gone.

"Get out my seat, punk! I'm a frequent flyer."

It was cold. It was windy. But we walked part of the GGB.

Micah loves the beach.

His footprints are in the middle. I just barely got this shot off before the water came in.

I am so brave.

some chick who kept following me around. I think she wants me.

This is the beach. In case you didn't notice.

Me trying to capture the moment in Alcatraz. That is Tori's mom behind me also going along on the audio tour.

The Micah and Pappy show

Chillin' on "the Rock"

Micah - Alcatraz Prisoner #4815162342

Help. We're being eaten.

me, da boy, and an old tree

Micah representin' the best baseball team (if we're talking division titles)

The 3 of us in Muir Woods, home of the Giant Redwoods.

Not exactly a postcard from this view.

Does he know he's in California? No. What does he know? That his crib is cool.

The Wax Museum was a big disappointment. The one in N.Y. was awesome, but here is an example of this museum's work. Know who that is supposed to be? Of course not. It's supposed to be Rhett Butler from "Gone With the Wind."

This is at "Fisherman's Wharf". That is Alcatraz you see off in the background.

Lift-off for the Kelly family.

Tori's parents preparing for take-off. This is the first time Tori's mom ever flew (second time for her dad).

Ya gotta do somethin' in the airport to pass the time.

What I Would Like To Do

I wasn’t sure what else to title this. “What I Would Like To Do” sums it up quite well. This is something I’ve actually given a lot of thought to. I catch myself daydreaming about it sometimes. Maybe God will allow me a way to do it someday.

What is it exactly? I’m glad you asked.

If I could afford to, I would like to work full-time for a Non-profit organization I would like to create.

The purpose of the organization would be to take on special needs projects chosen from a variety of Christian organizations and outlets, and then package their information and an action plan and then distribute those “action packs” to contacts within local churches.

You’re probably saying, “what?”

For example…

About a year or so ago, I heard on the Toccoa Falls College radio station about “Bibles for Iraq”. The radio spot told people about how for just a few months (right after the takeover of Iraq) there would be a short, precious window to deliver Bibles to Iraq. After this window closed, it would be unlikely that the Iraqi government would allow it to continue and the country would be closed off again. Now this was a fine radio spot, and I’m sure many a good person heard it. But I felt like just that radio spot was not enough, and if churches were really informed and presented with an action plan, that a ton of money for Bibles (I think they were only like $2 apiece) could have been raised. During my planning time at work, I created some flyers and posted them at my school, slid one under the door of the pastor of the church where my school was located and emailed the flyer and information to some others I knew who worked in churches. That was all I could do to disseminate the information. That was a very strong urge I felt when I heard about “Bibles for Iraq” on the radio. What I did after I heard it is a miniature version of what I would really like to do.

If I could create that kind of para-church organization, I could prayerfully pick out those types of projects that blip across the radar screen of Christendom from time to time, and take what is normally a quick sound-bite of “help needed”, and create a “do-able” plan for local churches. Things that could be a part of this action pack might be things like a PowerPoint presentation about the project, (either for myself to show, or better yet, for someone within their own church to show). It could include an informative, suggested action plan for each church on how to best present the need to their church. It could contain already printed packs of brochure-like handouts about the need. Basically I could do all the footwork for presentations and information distribution. I would get to know whom the contact Christians are in the local churches; so I would know who to go to with this information.

There are a lot of programs just kind of floating around hoping that some people will get on board, but no one to go around making sure it's getting done on a regional level, and taking care of obstacles that come up (obstacles that can cause some churches to abandon the project altogether). And I'm not talking about a Baptist organization either. I'm talking Christian...Baptist, Methodist, C&MA, Presbyterian, etc. No denominational lines, just Christians working together as one.

Basically, people are lazy. There are many people who are sitting in the pews, who mean well, and want to help…if you will just make what they have to do very obvious, very simple and plain, and as hassle-free as possible. I would like to create an organization that would take a handful of special projects and do just that. I believe it could often increase participation and effectiveness tremendously.

It’s kind of like when Tori and I were on staff at our last church and needed candy for the Fall Festival. If the only thing we did about that was mention it to our Sunday School class, we would never get much candy at all. So that’s not what we did. We had a festive-looking, elaborate box made, placed prominently in the main hall; we made an announcement during the church service several times, among other things. This way we received tons of candy. It’s not that the people didn’t want to give candy. They just needed presentation, prodding…and reminding. Then, the next time they were in Wal-Mart, they remembered to pick up a bag of candy corn and leave it in the car until they went to church next time. Churches have to make a concerted effort to really get something done; and I think that kind of an organization could help make that happen.

I would like it to be a non-profit organization. That way people and businesses would be more inclined to make a larger donation in order to write it off on their taxes. People would also give more freely to that kind of organization knowing it’s not the goal of the program to make any money. I would love to volunteer myself full time to it.

(Now for the imaginary future of my imaginary organization.) I could run it in my area. And then, eventually I would start another district in a nearby area with someone else being that area’s director. Eventually there would be several organizational districts covering the entire state. (Similar to what Child Evangelism Fellowship does.) Next step: every state has districts. Next step: International.

Big enough dreaming?

But really, I would like to do this someday…at least in my area. I feel like it is a very do-able thing…even for me; if I could only free myself up to devote my time to it. Working for yourself (not really for me, though), for free isn’t exactly easy to do. Maybe God will put a million dollars in my mailbox and I can quit work and get started.

Whew! We're back

We just arrived at my parents house. I've got some pictures from the trip to post later, when I'm at my house.

-cK

Toccoa Falls College

I had to get up even earlier today (Saturday) than I do on weekdays. I had to BE at TFC at 7:30 am to register for a Language Arts Teacher Certification Test. I took the test in one of the upstairs rooms in the Woerner Lecture Hall building (for those who know where that is). It went for 2 straight hours. I had studied some a couple of weeks ago and then crammed last night. I think I did ok. Hopefully I'll find out I passed in 4 - 6 weeks. I saw some of my old profs...that was cool.

On a random note, I would just like to say that "Sonnys" is one of my favorite resturaunts in the world. Thank you.

I left my heart, in.......

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...more like my wallet, in San Fran. Monday night we leave for Frisco. This is the trip that was originally to Colorado, when Micah got sick and we had to cancel our plans. And since Delta wouldn't give us our money back, we had to get vouchers which we had to use within a year, and so now we are going to S.F.

We will be gone from Monday night to Saturday sometime. We are going with Tori's parents. I think it ought to be a fun excursion. It makes me a tad nervous taking Micah, but we should be fine and have a good time.

I'm looking forward to touring Alcatraz, crossing the Golden Gate bridge, riding the trolley cars, driving to Yosemite, etc. I've been all over the U.S., but the giant state of Cali has never been one I've visited. Hopefully we can all stay healthy.

I posted some of these other pictures below, just for the heck of it...I figured I hadn't posted much recently, so I'd throw some stuff out. Because my Mac runs OS X, I can't put the Hello program on my laptop to post pictures, so I had to sit down at the big daddy tonight.

...peece..

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Pope-izzle

All I want for Christmas...

Today

is Micah's first day

with a tooth

Cruisin' in his ride

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My son cruisin' the outlet mall strip.

Love and Respect Conference

Tori and I just got back from the "Love and Respect" Marriage Seminar in Gwinnett. It was at Perimeter Church (HUGE CHURCH!) It was actually really good. I was just going for the fellowship with the young people and to stay in Chan Gailey's house, but the seminar was actually very good and I learned some things I did not know before. The main gist of his seminar was that men need respect, and women need love. When men feel disrespected, they shut themselves off from their wife, which she sees as him not loving her, which leads to more bad stuff. But if men go against their nature and love even when they feel like retreating, then the woman will respond by loving and respecting in return. Or if a woman goes against her nature and shows respect and does not keep needling her husband but allows him his space when he needs it, he will respond to her respect in ways that make her feel loved. So its like a circle. Of course he said a lot more than that, but the love --> respect --> love--> respect circle thing was a main point.

We had a good time with about 7 or 8 other young couples. A real good time. The guy who wrote the 5 Love Languages book, Dr. Gary Chapman, is doing a couples thing sometime soon. I think the Sunday School class is thinking about going to that one too. (The Church paid for this trip, maybe they will help with that one too.) That one is more expensive. I've already read the 5 Love Languages book, but it would still be a fun trip. (If we could get babysitting again.....Tori's parents watched Micah last night.)

10-4. Over and Out.

The Drawer

I didn't mean to go this long without posting. Also known as posting 4,187 times more per year than Jared. I have my laptop and wireless and I have been having endless hours of entertainment. Ok, well maybe not hours....but a long while. I think I'll take a picture of them later and put them on here.

But if you'll notice one of the comments on the last post, a guy gives a link to a website for "Charlie Kelly". But its not me. But while perusing his site, I found a link to a bunch of other sites. I found one I thought was interesting. It is a site dedicated to listing links to unusual websites on the internet. I haven't explored alot of it, so surfer beware. But alot of them looked interesting. Its like a wierd internet portal. I found my way to the offical site of the Klingon Language. You can go to the phrases part and click on the words or phrases and actually here Klingon pronunciations. I'm sure there were some people I remember from college who are regular visitors to that site. At any rate, you might get a kick out of it. Here's the site:

http://www.randysweb.com/weird/drawer.htm

Don't bogart the boob-tube

Today I was at Wal-mart, strolling around; trying to find things to look at to entertain myself while Tori shopped.

I checked out automotive and electronic dept. as usual. I noticed they had a Xbox 360 going. There was a boy, probably about 5th grade or so, who was playing it.

I stood behind him, waiting for him to finish.

I waited... and waited... and waited.

One thing I've liked (and yet hated) about the video stuff at Wal-mart is how they put the screen up high above your head so you have to crook your neck to play. This is, of course, to cause people so much pain, that they can't play for TOO long.

Well, this kid must have taken some pain killers before he left the house. He would occasionally look downward and rub his neck; but then would go right back at it. I knew I only had so long in the store, so I was getting irritated with hogging. Even though I knew the neck pain was doing its thing, I decided to pull out a trick from the old "Charlie's Strange Tricks" bag. I call it, the "really uncomfortable closeness" strategy.

As you might imagine, this involves inching closer and closer behind the 4 ft. tall boy, until I'm right on top of him. Usually they become very uncomfortable about me being all up in their space, and it doesn't have to get to the point of actual collision. But this boy wasn't getting the signal. I actually stood behind this boy in Walmart, so close that I was literally touching his head and back. I was seeing how much he could take.

He didn't budge. Eventually I just asked him if he was done. ...He didn't even acknowledge my presence. Tori came around and asked me what I was doing. I began making Al Gore breathing noises; and telling her that I was STILL waiting to play.

Eventually (more from the neck trauma than from my antics) he moved out of the way and said something like "there you go".

Man....he was so juvenile.

FolderShare

The following was an email from my mother. I am about to get a laptop, so I may can use this.....


Don't know if you can use this, but I can. I downloaded it. It will probably cost something later, but right now it is free. It allows you to sync all your computers (files) which is something I need with as many computers as we have around here including the laptop.


* Microsoft Acquires FolderShare

This week, MS bought a cute little product called FolderShare.

With this tool, users can synch data on several computers, and check files via a browser. FolderShare is based on a website and a local component, the FolderShare Satellite. PC's that are hooked up will be automatically synchronized. Redmond will make this tool part of the new 'Live' offering. What they say on their site:

"Keep important files at your fingertips - anywhere. All file changes are automatically synchronized between linked computers, so you are always accessing the latest documents, photos, and files."

Check it out at their website:

http://www.w2knews.com/MA1GB/051107RN-FolderShare

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Today I played an Xbox 360

They had a demo one at Electronics Boutique. I played Call of Duty 2, and King Kong. It was very fun. Just thought I'd tell everybody that.

Miami-based cruise liner attacked by pirates off Somalian coast

Pirates! Yes! We have pirates again. How cool.



See article here.

Operation 360

I will get a 360 on November 22nd. (hopefully) Actually, I don't think I will be getting it, but Jared will. I will be in San Fran, and so Jared is going to try to pick one up for me at Walmart while he picks up his (sure to be there because it is reserved) 360 in Elijay. I now have the funds for that. I am working on creating new fundage (I just made a word) by selling some more things. You can see one of those things at www.shotgun12.blogspot.com It is not my new hunting rifle, I will never sell that. It is a 12 gauge which would never threaten a turkey while in my possession anyway. (However, I have torn some pumpkins to shreds with it.)

The three games I want for the 360 are: (for now):
Perfect Dark Zero
NBA 2K6
Need For Speed: Most Wanted

However, it is unlikely that I will have the coinage for all three. I suppose if I have to get one to start with I would go with Perfect Dark Zero. But thats not a definete.

Of course, I also want a wireless bridge for it, and that is like $80. But that can sit on the backburner and marinate for awhile, 'cause games are coming first.

I am getting a Linksys-G with Speedbooster Router this weekend, because my long awaited iBook laptop (brand new, and free to me) from my work will be given to me Tuesday. So finally I will be able to surf wirelessly on my new iBook at my house.

The world may rest easy, now that it knows my plan.

"I see famous people."

I've already mentioned some of the famous people connections I've run into at our new church. Now check this one out:

Tori and I signed up for an overnight marriage retreat (which isn't really necessary since I'm the perfect husband) with our young couples Sunday School class. We knew we would be spending the night at the house of one of the couple's father in Buckhead. We found out later...the owner of the house? ...Chan Gailey. Coach of the Georgia Tech football team, and recent head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. His son is in my Sunday School class. In 2 weeks I will spend the night in Chan Gailey's house. How cool is that?

"You guys hear what I did? We have to get dressed up like this every year"

When you start attending a new church, you gotta check out your age group. See who your peeps might be. ...so says Micah. (seen here chillin' with his homies)

Micah Mojo

Ladies Man Micah - ...already gettin' the hookup.

Apparently he is having the same problem I had.

IR

Today I pulled a lower back muscle...

...while sitting in a church pew.

Xbox 360 F.A.Q.s

To whom it may concern:
http://features.teamxbox.com/xbox/1245/Xbox-360-FAQs/p5/#xboxlive

Funny Bumperstickers

I love defenseless animals
- especially in a good gravy

I brake for no apparent reason

Honk if you’ve never seen an Uzi fired from a car window

Politicians and diapers need to be changed
- often for the same reason

Whose cruel idea was it for the word LISP to have an S in it?

My wife keeps complaining that I never listen to her…
Or something like that

I’ll bet you a new car that I can stop faster than you can!

Boycott shampoo!
Demand real poo!

Preserve nature:
Pickle a squirrel

Four out of five voices in my head say “Kill!”

If I throw a stick, will you leave?

Woot!

Ever heard of woot.com?

I hadn't. A buddy of mine showed it to me. Its kinda interesting. They sell one thing a day, and they have an unspecified quantity of them. But the prices are rock bottom. The stuff they sell can be kind of random (today is a Sushi preparation set for $9.99.) but often it is electronic related. Shipping is always $5, no matter what it is, how many you buy (3 is the max) or where it is going.

You need to check it out. www.woot.com

Instaverse

My mom sent me an email about this free software "Instaverse". I haven't downloaded it yet, but I took a peek at the website and it looks neat. You might want to look at it. It is at http://www.instaverse.com/

Happy belated birthday to Cranium Threads

I forgot to mention that the 16th of this month was the 1 yr. anniversary of Cranium Threads. All the kudos go out to Michael for that. You are my blogging progenerate.

I just had a very interesting visit

The pastor of the church we visited Sunday just left my house. He and another guy came by to visit since we had turned in our visitor information. It was a good visit. We learned lots more about the church. But here is the most interesting part:

(This would be most interesting if you have some knowledge of Major League Baseball)

He was a church planter in Venezuela. Sports was a tool they used.

He led Omar Visquel (All-Star shortstop) to the Lord.
He led Edgardo Alfonso to the Lord (used to play 2nd base for the Mets) {now both play for the San Fransico Giants}
I mentioned that I knew that the coach of the White Sox (who are currently playing in the World Series) was from Venezuela. (Ozzie Guillen - who also used to be the Braves shortstop), and he's like, "yeah, he came to a couple of my Bible studies. A real tough character, never made a confession of faith." And as if that wasn't enough, he tells me he has an adopted Venezuelan daughter....and who is her godfather? Former brave and all-star first-baseman Andres Galaraga. And these are just the ones he mentioned to me. (Oh and I also found out Sonny Perdue's daughter goes to the church. {Ga. Governor for those non-residents}.

That stuff had my jaw on the floor. (Much like Tori, that probably doesn't all mean as much for those of you who don't know baseball...but its pretty darn amazing to me.)

"Please don't eat me."

"Shhh...be still Micah. Maybe he doesn't see you."

I guess this means Pumpkin Camo doesn't work. (Even in October)

This is Micah cavorting with our neighbor's (half wolf) dog. No worries though, Kila (kee-la) is a gentle giant. If anybody was going to get hurt here, it was going to be when Iron Micah Kelly delivered a devistating left uppercut.

(I just think this is a cool picture.)

Funny "Inspirational" posters

I thought these were pretty funny.

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Parakletos

After being out of town on weekends for about month now, visiting with our families' churches, Tori and I were finally home and ready to begin visiting local churches; looking for a new church home.

Our main interest - A Spirit-led church.

Sure, we have other things we like - AWANAS, young adults, good kids programs, etc - but the overiding desire is to find a Spirit-led church. You can just sense it. When you are among a body of believers whose true heart is to love and serve the Lord.

We have been in prayer about where we would end up. This morning the plan was to go to a church that is out towards Toccoa. I called this morning and turns out their service started at 10 AM. Thats the only service they have and thats earlier than we had expected. So it was already too late to go there. Even then, I said a quick prayer as I was ironing a shirt; that we would go wherever God wanted us to go today. So we decided on another church, Bethlehem Baptist, out in Clarkesville. Wow, I'm glad God led us there today.

Is it where we will end up going? Don't know. But I can't imagine why not. There were definitely two or more present (more like hundreds), and the Sprirt was definetly present. The Pastor has been there only a little less than a year. He was a missionary for a long time apparently. (From what I gathered about him in that short period of time.) And his heart and the passion in his sermon was undeniable. Not only him, but the other leaders in the church that spoke and even the layperson that prayed. It is so sweet to be with people whose sincerety is so effervescent. I definetly believe God led us there today. I think he confirmed that in a host of ways (the back-stories of which would take too long to type.)

At any rate, it was truely a worshipful time. Really was. Even the music was great. It's a pet peave of mine when congregations groan out hymns or songs not even thinking (and often not even knowing) what it is their mouths are saying. The music minister spoke about the songs we were singing, making sure the people knew what they were singing and why. Really nice. Can't wait to go back.

We actually did go back this afternoon. They were actually showing a movie. But the best part came after the movie, when the pastor got back up and talked about the Gospel message.

I especially appreciated this analogous story. I had never heard it before. This is the summary of it:

Back in the pioneer days in our country, people would often be trying to head west, many times crossing through the great plains. While doing so, there was a specific danger they had to watch out for. Wild fires. Wild fires were common in the great plains and very dangerous. With a push of the wind a wild fire could actually overtake a caravan of wagons and destroy them and the travelers. (Reminds you of the problems Californians often face.) So often times travelers were on the lookout for the first sight of smoke. As soon as they saw the smoke in horizon, they would round up the wagons and burn a giant circle of the tall grass around them; making sure they stayed in the middle of that burnt circle on the ground. As the raging wild fires would come, when they got to the travelers in the burnt circle, the fires would part - and go around the people. This is much like God's wrath that will one day fall on sinful man. But there is an important rule here; God's wrath will never fall where it has already been. And for those of us who have accepted salvation through Jesus, God's wrath has already fallen in its full force on Jesus on the cross; all the while Jesus having our names on his heart. And when God's righteous wrath comes to judge sinful man, it will not fall on us; having already fallen on Jesus.

That was a powerful analogy to me. I'll be sure to remember it. I tend to think in mental pictures like that, so I can really hang my hat on those.

Every once in awhile God touches us in our heart, and reminds us in a powerful, heartfelt way of what He did for us. Tonight was one of those times for me. I had to spend the remaining time in the invitation with a lump in my throat; only able to sing half the words in the stanzas.

Thank you God, for again tapping me on the heart, and reminding me of what you did - and who You are. G.R.A.C.E. - God's Riches At Christ's Expense - how true

Muy awesome.

I just found the coolest online translator thingie. Not only can you translate text you type in, but you can type in a website address and it translates the whole website. I have now seen Cranium Threads in Espanol. You can also do emails. It's called World Lingo. Check it out.

whoah, cool

I just got back from the video store. Tori and I were in there to...well, I think you know. I wanted to know how soon they would start renting XBox 360 games after it came out next month. But there was just this girl working the register. I decided to just ask her anyway. I just mentioned getting games for game systems that would be coming out. She's like..."The XBox 360?" I'm like..."uh...uh...yeah...the XBox 360." Next thing I know she's all talking about it using words like "console" (which chicks don't know) and telling me what she thought the package would come with and stuff.

just kind of caught me off guard

I am cool

Today I took my Language Arts class outside. They were finding things and writing them down with adjectives. It was a fun little outdoor assignment. I had taken a toy away from a girl before we went out. It was a two foot long or so skinny eraser. It looked like a twizzler, only of a little heavier weight. I walked around outside fiddling with it and twirling it while I instructed students. Then...in mid-sentence...I nailed myself in the groin.

Jammin'

My Zen Micro is currently flowin' some groovy beats into my brain. This thing is awesome.

Get one for Christmas I shall. Play it, I will.

What tagboard?

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At work I have access to the County Classifieds. I believe over 900 County Education Employees look at it. You can sell about anything you want.

Earlier today I had a funny thought. Funny to me, anyway. I would list something "For Sale" next to my name.....and when people clicked on it they would see "a bridge somewhere". When I thought of it, I thought it was so funny. I put it on there. Soon after I got that sobering feeling. That....it wasn't really funny. And now....hundreds of people.....think I'm an idiot.

Thank you.

Reach out and touch (someone?)

Somewhere, there is a guy sitting in his jail cell waiting for his brother to bail him out. Unfortunely, if he is only allowed one call... - that brother's not coming. I got a call from somewhere leaving me a message on my voicemail telling me to come bond my brother out of jail. Except, ...it's not my brother. To my knowledge, Robert is not in jail. Funny thing is, the person surely heard my name when my voice mail picked up. I guess they just didn't put two and two together.

Oh well. I'm sure Big Bubba needed a new friend.

Boom-shaka-laka

I have just sold my xBox. I am raising money for the "Help Charlie Get A New XBox 360 Campaign". On eBay, xBox systems are selling for like $85 - 90. Madden is selling for $30 - 35. So I thought about putting my system and 2 games on ebay and thinking I would be doing good if I got $130 - 135 or so. Instead I put it on the classifieds at work, and decided just for the heck of it to ask $175. I have gotten steady emails ever since. I just sold it for $175. A large increase over what I probably could have done on ebay. .....but because of the large response, I am kicking myself that I didn't ask $200.

Oh well. I'll take it.


If you would like to make a tax-free contribution...please contact "People for Charlie's Xbox 360" at PayPal address ckmail1@yahoo.com

Look! Asians!

Jared likes to tell people that I have a habit of pointing out Asians when I see them. For no real reason....just do. Kind of like pointing out an airplane in the sky.

We often go walking in our subdivision. Micah enjoys it too. There are a good bit of Asian families living in our neighborhood. That is fine. I love all people.

On our walk the other day, (a very quiet, peaceful day) some Asian-folk pull into the subdivision and start very, very slowly and carefully creeping past us to turn into their driveway. They are in their moving vehicle...so I...as I often do...rather loudly announce to Tori that "It's the Asians"; right as they are beside us rolling by. I don't know how much any of you know about 4-Runners, but as I was then reminded.....the back windows are electric and can be rolled down. As this one was. And since it was a quiet day outside and they were going 2 mph and there were right beside me with a window rolled down.....they now know that their neighbor is onto them and has properly identified their Asian heritage.

eBay = sugar daddy

Tori has been raking it in on eBay recently. But this is the premium example. This is a matching Raggedy Anne and Andy costume set. She bought it for $3. (I think at a yard sale) With shipping it just sold for $94.

Congratulations to the Rogers.

Mr. Roger's neighborhood seems to grow bigger by the minute. Congratulations to Michael and Audra on the birth of their daughter. You can see pictures on his "drivetrain" blog. (See link on sidebar)

Creative Zen Micro

I went with the Zen Micro. It seemed to get better reviews overall. 5 GB Harddrive; USB port, voice recorder, FM tuner and FM recorder, etc. I went with the silver. I actually would have preferred the green, but I went for the professional look since I may take it to work. It can also double for a to-do list, alarm clock, etc. I subscribe to Yahoo! Music. I paid $60 for a years subscription with access to all music. I don't listen to alot of the trash on there, but there is a lot of good stuff. My little buddy here will let me take it with me.

Accessories that I bought (or were bundled with) the Zen Micro. FM Transmitter --> Plugs into the Zen Micro and transmits whatever radio signal you tell it to. Works in the car or at home. A player cradle/belt clip and some Noice Cancelling earphones (player also comes with earbuds)

T.H.E. B.I.G. M.P.3. P.L.A.Y.E.R. D.E.C.I.S.I.O.N.

iRiver H10 or the Creative Zen Micro

Tonight, my saving and eBaying will come to fruition and I will buy one of the two. I have been comparing and I am leaning towards the Zen. I know nobody probably cares, but I am going to post about it anyway...I will probably post again later tonight if I go ahead and order it.

The Vicarious Zone

what if?

Race Relations

I tried to tell David to stop playing with the time machine buttons.

Two small people, who fully believe...they could fit the other one in their mouth.

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ha

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Grrr....

eBay problem

I had a bunch of stuff listed on ebay. So did Tori. I sold 3 things....a set of xBox videogames (which I actually did really good on) and an autographed Falcons football, and a small coin collection. (I know, I know, how did my Civil War bullet and metal matador statue not sell?! I have no idea.)

But what really gets my goat is my SNES stuff. I had it listed, and other listings similar had plenty of bids. What happened to mine? I'll tell you. I did a scheduled listing. For 9PM. Unfortunately someone else did too. But they offered 13 games instead of my 10. And the auctions ended literally on the exact same second. So the other dude got all the bids, and before they could go to the next auction (which was mine) mine ended. With 0 bids. Unbelievable.

I learned a lesson. If you do scheduled listing...do a random time...like 9:03 or something. Unbelieveable. So I relisted it again for a 1 day auction. We'll see if I do any better.

BTW...Tori sold every single thing she put on. And she had like 10 things on. Her items appeal to that small "Stay at home mom" crowd, while my items appeal to that large, well-known "I love to collect small strange statues from someone's attic" demographic.