I Love Cynics!

So, I bought a new car. And I did it almost a month ago. You’d think I’d have written about it by now. But, no, I figured I’d wait until I’d driven it for a bit first. With nearly 800 miles on it, I guess now is a good time.
My trusty Toyota Corolla had over […]

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And giggle. Sit in front of your computer, eyes glued to your screen. Below is a list of web comics I read religiously. Consider this a blog “filler” post. And maybe you haven’t run across some of these, and you’ll get a chuckle out of them. The links don’t necessarily take you to the most […]

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Passed the basic rider course. It was both the most nerve wracking and enjoyable thing I’ve done in some time. As the instructor said, “Get over your anxieties and you’ll have a great time.” The man can read souls. I think my main problem was with clutching. It’s been ten years since I’ve driven something […]

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Today I signed up for the MSF Basic Rider Course. I can’t believe the hours they set for these classes. The first day, a Thursday, you attend a class from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. with class first and then an exam. Who in their right mind thinks taking a written test at 10 p.m. […]

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Today I passed the Motorcycle permit written test. Next month, I’m hoping to take the Basic Rider course that’s offered by a local group. I just have to get my cash together for that, as it’s not exactly cheap.
And I have to admit, cheap is the goal of this midlife crisis. The bike I have […]

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It’s true. The max score on this test appears to be 260. I got 173, which seems mathematically impossible, going by 13 points per question on the 20 question quiz. Guess some are weighted differently than others. This is probably one of those tests where you hope for a low score, just to feel more […]

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Don’t think I’d noticed how long it’d been since my last entry. And this entry is gonna be pretty brief as well. Just a note, really, that I’m working on a programming project and have set up a separate blog over at http://www.urbanraven.com/ft897d. It deals with the ultra-cool programming of a Yaesu FT-897D amateur radio […]

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I’ve become a sucker for goofy, poorly worded, probably inaccurate online polls. I’m also a sucker for Firefly. Somehow, I suppose, I shouldn’t exactly be surprised at the results of this one…
Your results:You are Wash (Ship Pilot)

Wash (Ship Pilot)

75%

Kaylee Frye (Ship Mechanic)

75%

Dr. Simon Tam (Ship Medic)

70%

Malcolm Reynolds (Captain)

70%

Zoe Washburne (Second-in-command)

70%

Derrial […]

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For some reason, I like working on my car. Working on a car implies it has some problem, so to enjoy working on it seems sick in some warped way. My car, a ‘98 Toyota Corolla, has had a slow oil leak for some time now. The last time I took it in for a […]

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It’s true. I’m an absolute geek when it comes to sci-fi. Doesn’t matter if it’s on TV or a movie. Gimme a big-assed space battle with laser beams, star fighters and galactic conquest and I’m one happy, contented, dweeb. So of course I had to take the “Which Crew do you belong to” quiz.
The […]

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