Vacation starts today….

Well, it was supposed to start tomorrow. But I got up this morning, and at 1:30 realized my foot wasn’t up to walking the 6-7 miles to work. Actually, I could’ve made it. But I wouldn’t have been in any shape to work. So, I placed another call to the Night Manager at work. I don’t like doing this, but I also have to look out for my health, as well.

But I am taking a vacation this week. This was entirely unrelated to today (actually, I had put in for it, and received approval for it a while back). I’m not due back until next Friday….

We’re even! We’re even!

The Mariners, as of this morning were 9-9. Currently they’re playing Houston, and they’re leading. If you remember their last homestand at The Safe, they only one 1 game out of 6. The only redeeming grace this year for the Mariners is the 9 game road trip that they were just one, where they won every series (as they did the opening series). Let’s hope that they can win some home games.

Failing that we can always hope for the next road trip…

They arrived today....

New power supply and video card arrived today. Surprisingly, replacing the power supply in my tower was rather quick and painless. Possibly because experience taught me to remove all of my expansion cards and my Blu-Ray drive before hand, so I could have space to move things around. But once I unscrewed it, it dropped right out, and the new one fit right in.

Now to reinstall Win10 back on. My computer should be back to fully functioning in two weeks...

AC/DC Jumps the shark!

Brian Johnson had to quit touring to save his hearing. AC/DC had once before replaced lead singers after the passing of Bon Scott. And they thrived. Back in Black was one there biggest selling albums. But given the other issues (their drummer's legal issues and Malcolm's dimentia), perhaps it's time for Bed Angus Young to put the schoolboy uniform away. Seriously, Axl Rose as their lead singer? Have they seen what has happened in previous Guns 'n Roses tour? He's not the most reliable employee in the shop.

But that's the direction that they've chosen. I wish them the best. But then again, Ted McGinley and/or Cousin Oliver would be a better choice...

Went to the doctor today....

Had a physical today. It was agreed to change my insulins from Humalog and Lantus to Novolog and Levemir. I did my research on my prescription drug coverage before my visit, and switching insulins and getting my prescriptions filled via mail order would be the most cost effective for me. However I'm switching to getting my test strips over the counter. Believe it or not, but you can get those dirt cheap through Wally World (especially if you use their house brand).

I also mentioned my bum foot. Also known as plantar fasciitis....

Just when I realize....

With the last three posts or so about my computer going nuts on me (long story short: have to replace video card), I finished 'moving in' to phone. Usually, I flash the ROM, then I install all my apps, from the Google Play store and Spamazon. There are also a few that I sideload. Then I tweak. I suppose since I have Titanium Backup Pro (and the pro key), I could just back up all my settings, and be done with it. But there is something to be said about setting up my phone like new. There are always new things I want to try. Sometimes the changes are for the better, but there are times (usually) when it blows up in my face. I guess that's why I keep at least three ROM installers on my phone (and yes, I've decided to flash a ROM on my phone while on the bus home).

Irony: Tonight, I finish signing in to all my apps, and setting shortcuts on my phone, and now I have to start over on my computer....

A little bit of drama. Or not (workplace wisdom)

Office Politics is game that is best never played. Leave the drama behind. Let it go. If policies aren't being followed, then be discrete in who you report it to. Make peace with your enemies quickly.

Work hard at your job. Or you'll work even harder finding your next job...

Not the best right now

My computer doesn't have the best of power supplies. But it was enough. The video card I just took out today needed approximately 1 1/2 times the power that my power supply was rated at. But my computer still ran. The new video card, which should be here on Tuesday, will use even less power. But I'm still ordering the new power supply, even though I probably won't need to use it. Just because when the power supply goes, you're out of a computer until you replace it. It's not like my video solution. I still have a Radeon HD 8500d solution, which isn't too shabby.

Lesson learned: make the best of what's around. But if there is a chance to improve, don't pass on it....

So, it looks like...

It looks like I'm getting a new video card. I turned my computer on this morning, and Windows wouldn't load. Well, it mostly loaded, and then when I went to login, it would reboot. Since I go to the logon screen, I could tell it wasn't a Windows issue. I wiped it, and then installed Windows 8.1 off the System Recovery Screen. Logged on again, (or at least I attempted to), and then I get reboot loop again. Reseat the video card, and again I have reboots. So, I pull the whole card out and plug my monitor into my onboard video slot. And it works. So my XFX Radeon HD7750 video card is gone. Anyway, I've gone to Newegg, and I've ordered my replacement. It should be here Tuesday. As well as a replacement power supply....

And I just finished rebuilding my system. I get to do it again. My luck...

It is finished…

Finally. Just finished reinstalling my games. I even added some more Thanks to Steam and Origin. With the exception of Halo, which should be arriving tomorrow, courtesy of Spamazon Prime. Now all that is left is to rearrange the Start Menu to my liking, which may take a while, as I’ve never really put much thought in how to arrange it.

I also tonight finished logging in to all my apps on my phone. Now to customize the home screens, and I’ll be set. Until the next time I get tee’d off and I wipe everything from orbit. With regards to what works on Windows 10 and what doesn’t, I’ve found a couple of workarounds:

• Repurchasing them electronically. If it’s on Steam or Origin, then it’s probably compatible. There were quite a few games that I’ve repurchased. And I’ve also found some classics that were re-released. This is actually my preferred option. It can be expensive and rather frustrating, but compatibility is more guaranteed…
• My Windows XP virtual machine. It’s no longer supported, but then again, neither are the games that will only work on it. And I really don’t like usually compatibility mode…

So I was reinstalling some games today….

So, after my last system rebuild last week, I was reinstalling my games this morning, and I realized my Halo Cd-Rom has disappeared. I can’t find it anywhere. With the garbage can slo close to my desk shelf where I keep it, it was probably inadvertently thrown out. I think I need to replace it. So I log on to Spamazon, and not only do they have it, but they also have Halo 2 as well. It was originally compatible with Windows Vista. Windows 10 is later and better than Vista, so it should work. Yes, I know that Gamespy and games for Windows Live are gone, but I was never an online gamer.

Of course, we all what will probably happen is when the new games arrive, I’ll find my old CD-Rom…

BTW, Star Wars Rogue Squadron was released on Steam recently.

Que Será Será

This is one of those times when I need to remind myself not to worry. I'm not going to go into much details about it, but whatever will be will be....

If to work I go

And I can tell it's going to rain. Not by looking at the forecast. But because I just realized I left my umbrella at home,and I'm already on the bus...

Got some swag….

My Mariners hat and jersey just arrived. I think I should stop making fun of The New World Order (Mind-Control Division). Mainly because they weren’t shipped through Fedex or the USPS. They were shipped via The Black Helicopters….

And we’re under way!

The first pitch was a strike. It’s now the Mariners against the Texas Rangers. Let’s play ball.

Or at least get you AFDB out, as this is The New World Order (Mind-Control Division)…..

Edit: and Robinson Canó just started things off with a dinger…

I suppose this could be a good thing….

It is never a good thing to forget to pay your bills. Late fees. Higher interest rates. Getting your services cut off. None of it is good. I’ve had my share of those (fortunately, I’m caught up now).

But what about forgetting you’ve already paid your bills? I just logged in to pay the electric bill, and apparently I paid it already. Or at least I hope so, since the balance is zero. It also happened when I paid another credit card recently. Though in that case, I just made another payment.

Generally it is wise to keep track of when your bills are due, and when you pay them. But I guess if you needed to forget something, it would probably be better to forget that you paid a bill already than to forget to pay it altogether…

Opening day today

The New World Order (Mind-Control Division) is back. The season started today. The Mariners start tomorrow. On the road. I hope they’ll do better than last year. The home opener at Safeco Field won’t be till Friday night. I have tomorrow off (I know my fixed schedule won’t last, but I’ll enjoy while I can), so I’ll watch King Felix serve up some k’s….

I also have a new Mariners hat and hoodie coming in, as well as a hat & hoodie from the Sounders FC (yes, from the teams. Or at least their team stores….). And it’s also Final Four weekend. Though to be honest, I didn’t follow the Big Dance at all this year….

Now if I could only do something about this nagging idea that Belgium really exists….