Apologies to Peter King and his MMQB, but all I have today are some random thoughts.
- Last night and this morning, I have decided to work back into the gym. Given my injury, I am still not doing my usual workout. I can at least bike for a stretch and do some lifting. While working out last night and this morning, I did notice a couple of things. For one, I was reminded why I dislike the weight room in the evenings at my Merritt. Sure, I look like the 90-pound weakling with some of the weight I throw up, but what’s up with the guys who seem to be making up for potential deficiencies elsewhere? And another thing: There is absolutely no reason on Earth why both of the Simspons–Ashlee and Jessica–need to be played at my gym in the morning. Thankfully, I have an MP3 player, so I do not have to listen to their terrible warbling. Unfortunately, that does not stop me from looking up and seeing their unwelcome visages on the gym video channel. Sorry fellas, but their overwhelming vapidity trumps any amount of physical attractiveness either one may have. Oy!
- Decent episode of 24 last night. What was the deal with the room full of guys with Bluetooth headsets? It would make sense that they are the bad guys, since anyone who uses a Bluetooth headset in any place but the car is just too self-important. Quick spoiler for those who may not have watched it yet: Was I the only one who thought of the classic SNL sketch “Toonces: The Cat Who Could Drive a Car” when Sec. Heller drove his car off the road and into the lake?
- It’s official. I have ordered my Dell Latitude D820, and it should arrive in time before my training in Chicago. It also looks like I will be staying in downtown Chicago, as I am staying here.
- Public shaming for Snay needs to occur following this post. In a variation on the geek diatribe to RTFM, to him I say “RTFC” (where “C” stands for cap).
Booooo to the Dell. You should have purchased an Apple.
Figures. The comment I get is from a Mac Fanboy.
I’m a retro-luddite, what can I say?
While you’re at it, we may as well ban Britney Spears and anything with Madonna rapping.
Did you have another, older laptop? What are your plans for it?
BJB: Well, the Britney thing goes without saying.
Snay: I do have another laptop, but I am planning to slap Linux on that bad boy again. Why do you ask?
Jason,
I was considering buying a laptop this fall when I go back to school. I’ve been scoping prices on Dell. I figured if you were looking to get rid of yours, I might be able to pick up a laptop that would suit my needs (DVD player, WP, wireless) cheaper than a new one. Alas.
Snay: The laptop is about 5 years old, and it has no built-in wireless. It is also big and heavy–a Dell Latitude D800. I would most certainly not think it meeting your needs. To be honest, you would be better off getting a basic laptop from Dell to do what you want for your return to college.
Sorry I could not help, but if you need help setting up the laptop, let me know.
Jason,
I will send you an e-mail when the time approaches. I’m certain I can impress you with yet another demonstration of my complete and total lack of computer know how.
“What — that isn’t a cup holder?”