Staying home in January. That's gonna take some getting used to. Oh well, life must go on.
Maybe a list or two later on tonight.
tirsdag 30. desember 2008
onsdag 24. desember 2008
Random travel notes
It's amazing how time flies by when you're reading Jeremy Clarkson.
The 777 I flew from Boston had video monitors in the back of every seat, showing films, TV shows and, flight information such as altitude, temperature, ground speed and so on. I spent an unhealthy portion of my flight looking at the flight info screen, especially when coming in to land at Heathrow.
Nice by BA, giving us the choice of either a Chardonnay or a Bordeaux with the chicken.
Terminal 5 is huuuuuuge!
And very dangerous for a whiskey aficionado like myself - World of Whiskies, part of their duty free area has a nice selection of rare and legendary whiskey, most of them priced from around £150 and up.
The Airbus from London to Oslo was surprisingly smooth when landing. Color me impressed.
Of course, the security check-point at Gardermoen was the slowest one, and the one where I got pulled over and sent something through one extra time.
Nice meeting you again Simon, Happy Holidays!
My Norwegian was really, really bad for a couple days after coming home.
And screw you SAS, for mounting the seats so close together that my knees constantly keep rubbing up against the back of the seat in front of me. Curses!
A bit late, but, hopefully, enjoyable reading. Couple more 'Floyd songs, and I'm off to bed.
The 777 I flew from Boston had video monitors in the back of every seat, showing films, TV shows and, flight information such as altitude, temperature, ground speed and so on. I spent an unhealthy portion of my flight looking at the flight info screen, especially when coming in to land at Heathrow.
Nice by BA, giving us the choice of either a Chardonnay or a Bordeaux with the chicken.
Terminal 5 is huuuuuuge!
And very dangerous for a whiskey aficionado like myself - World of Whiskies, part of their duty free area has a nice selection of rare and legendary whiskey, most of them priced from around £150 and up.
The Airbus from London to Oslo was surprisingly smooth when landing. Color me impressed.
Of course, the security check-point at Gardermoen was the slowest one, and the one where I got pulled over and sent something through one extra time.
Nice meeting you again Simon, Happy Holidays!
My Norwegian was really, really bad for a couple days after coming home.
And screw you SAS, for mounting the seats so close together that my knees constantly keep rubbing up against the back of the seat in front of me. Curses!
A bit late, but, hopefully, enjoyable reading. Couple more 'Floyd songs, and I'm off to bed.
You will have
to excuse my bad manners; I've been quite busy with jet-lag and whiskey this past week. I didn't even make picks. But, it is December twenty-four, those who keep waiting will be getting more...
tirsdag 16. desember 2008
Ozzy knows
Cause mama
Mama, I'm coming home!
Trondheim in about 23 hours, I'll check in with you from Heathrow if they have Wi-Fi.
Mama, I'm coming home!
Trondheim in about 23 hours, I'll check in with you from Heathrow if they have Wi-Fi.
søndag 14. desember 2008
lørdag 13. desember 2008
Oh come all ye faithful
Come and get your NFL picks. Not on our beloved Pats, but you knew that. In Fantasy related news, I am in the playoffs in all three of my leagues. Woho!
Green Bay
@ Jacksonville
This is the Super Bowl of disappointing teams in this years NFL. And, it's not Aaron Rodgers' fault that the Pack is missing the play-offs. I'm sorry to say, I believed in this Green Bay squad at the start of the season.
Pick: Green Bay -1.5
San Francisco
@ Miami
San Fran coming of kind of an upset victory over the Jets. If they can beat back-to-back AFC East teams, color me impressed. I think this one is going to be closer than the spread anticipates.
Pick: San Francisco +6.5
Washington
@ Cincinnati
Redskins on the decline, and Cincy is just plain awful. So awful in fact, I think I will take Washington covering.
Pick: Washington -6.5
Detroit
@ Indianapolis
Upset? I do not think so. Colts are gonna walk into the playoffs because of their cupcake final stretch (minus Tennessee, obviously).
Pick: Indianapolis -17.0
Tampa Bay
@ Atlanta
Who'd a thunk that the NFC South is giving us some of the best and most important games (playoffs considered) this season?
Pick: Atlanta -3.0
San Diego
@ Kansas City
Pick: Kansas City +5.5
Tennessee
@ Houston
Pick: Tennessee -3.0
Seattle
@ St. Louis
Pick: Seattle -1.0
Buffalo
@ New York
Buffalo is a riddle this year. I think they need Trent Edwards to win, and they need to make some moves on the defensive side of the ball. And Dick Jauron has to start being more aggressive in his coaching.
Pick: New York -7.0
Minnesota
@ Arizona
Pick: Arizona -3.0
Denver
@ Carolina
Impressive win by Carolina last week. Expect them to run all over the Broncos D.
Pick: Carolina -7.5
Pittsburgh
@ Baltimore
Pick: Baltimore -3.0
New York
@ Dallas
Pick: New York +3.0
Cleveland
@ Philadelphia
Pick: Philadelphia -14.0
Last week: 7-8
Season: 97-93-4
Green Bay
@ Jacksonville
This is the Super Bowl of disappointing teams in this years NFL. And, it's not Aaron Rodgers' fault that the Pack is missing the play-offs. I'm sorry to say, I believed in this Green Bay squad at the start of the season.
Pick: Green Bay -1.5
San Francisco
@ Miami
San Fran coming of kind of an upset victory over the Jets. If they can beat back-to-back AFC East teams, color me impressed. I think this one is going to be closer than the spread anticipates.
Pick: San Francisco +6.5
Washington
@ Cincinnati
Redskins on the decline, and Cincy is just plain awful. So awful in fact, I think I will take Washington covering.
Pick: Washington -6.5
Detroit
@ Indianapolis
Upset? I do not think so. Colts are gonna walk into the playoffs because of their cupcake final stretch (minus Tennessee, obviously).
Pick: Indianapolis -17.0
Tampa Bay
@ Atlanta
Who'd a thunk that the NFC South is giving us some of the best and most important games (playoffs considered) this season?
Pick: Atlanta -3.0
San Diego
@ Kansas City
Pick: Kansas City +5.5
Tennessee
@ Houston
Pick: Tennessee -3.0
Seattle
@ St. Louis
Pick: Seattle -1.0
Buffalo
@ New York
Buffalo is a riddle this year. I think they need Trent Edwards to win, and they need to make some moves on the defensive side of the ball. And Dick Jauron has to start being more aggressive in his coaching.
Pick: New York -7.0
Minnesota
@ Arizona
Pick: Arizona -3.0
Denver
@ Carolina
Impressive win by Carolina last week. Expect them to run all over the Broncos D.
Pick: Carolina -7.5
Pittsburgh
@ Baltimore
Pick: Baltimore -3.0
New York
@ Dallas
Pick: New York +3.0
Cleveland
@ Philadelphia
Pick: Philadelphia -14.0
Last week: 7-8
Season: 97-93-4
torsdag 11. desember 2008
Okay, I lied
Only the Thursday night game, at least for now. I'm spending too much time drinking beer. Sorry mom.
New Orleans
@ Chicago
I have no read on this game, although the Saints have been playing good lately. I will stick with the points, and take New Orleans.
Pick: New Orleans +3.0
New Orleans
@ Chicago
I have no read on this game, although the Saints have been playing good lately. I will stick with the points, and take New Orleans.
Pick: New Orleans +3.0
Thursday, but it's a special one!
Today is the last day of classes here at ECSU, and we all are very excited to be done for the winter. Of course, I'm the only one with no finals, rest of the guys have to stay behind!
I think the way the school system is structured here makes it more interesting, and even though other countries have more concentration on majors, I believe a well rounded and appealing education with many opportunities for different jobs is a better solution, at least for me.
Now, I have to run down to Shafer and finish my 280-project, consisting of a ninja. Wish me luck, and picks later tonight.
I think the way the school system is structured here makes it more interesting, and even though other countries have more concentration on majors, I believe a well rounded and appealing education with many opportunities for different jobs is a better solution, at least for me.
Now, I have to run down to Shafer and finish my 280-project, consisting of a ninja. Wish me luck, and picks later tonight.
mandag 8. desember 2008
O, the weather outside is weather
Last week of classes, 3 more days and I'm OUT! Handed in my art projects and my final paper for poli-sci today, got a paper due tomorrow as well. A lot more writing than I expected. First semester has gone by really, really fast. Feels like it's been two weeks since I got here, not 3 and half months.
Will be leaving from Boston in 8 days almost to the hour, excited to go home! More to come later...
Will be leaving from Boston in 8 days almost to the hour, excited to go home! More to come later...
fredag 5. desember 2008
Late night
Picks this week are a day too late. Sue me. No pick on the Pats, even with Junior Seau back in uniform.
Jacksonville
@ Chicago
Pick: Chicago -6.5
Houston
@ Green Bay
Pick: Pick Green Bay -6.5
Philadelphia
@ New York
Pick: New York -7.0 (anyone notice a pattern here?)
Cleveland
@ Tennessee
Simmons makes a good point about road-teams: there's no such thing as homefield advantage anymore. Still, how can you not pick the Titans here against a hapless Browns team whos starting quarterback this week is Kevin Dorsey? Who? Yes, THE Kevin Dorsey, the one nobody has heard shit about.
Pick: Tennessee -13.5
Atlanta
@ New Orleans
I still don't believe the Saints will make the playoffs. Their division is too strong. Even though they stomped on the Packers. They'll cover 3 points, IF Drew Brees doesn't kill them with a couple badly timed picks.
Pick: New Orleans -3.0
Cincinnati
@ Indianapolis
Cincy sucks, Colts are not their old selves.
Pick: Cincinnati +13.5
Minnesota
@ Detroit
Screw it, I'm taking Minny no matter what. Sorry for the edit guys.
Pick: Minnesota -10.5
Kansas City
@ Denver
KC actually won the first game in this divisional series. Denver beat the Bretts last week. (Pondering) Do I want Jay at home, or do I think their D will stink once again? I think Jay will sling it enough to win it.
Pick: Denver -9.0
Miami
@ Buffalo (Toronto)
Bills are probably the most schizophrenic team in the NFL this year. Miami seems to have found an offense that works, actually...this requieres a coin toss!
The coin says: Miami +1.5
New York
@ San Francisco
Pick: Jets -3.5
Dallas
@ Pittsburgh
Pick: Pittsburgh -3.0
St. Louis
@ Arizona
My playoff hopes are hanging on the hands of Kurt Warner (or Drew Brees. Haven't decided yet.) And you know that Arizona is unstable this time of the year. Still, the Rams haven't covered since their loss against the Patriots, if my memory serves me right...except for last weekends stinker against the Dolphs.
Pick: Arizona -14.0
Washington
@ Baltimore
I'll take Ed and the resurgent Ray Lewis at home, even though we talked about the lack of good home fields.
Pick: Baltimore -5.0
Tampa Bay
@ Carolina
Game for the division! Goooooood MNF game this weekend, two teams battling for the inside track in the South. Tampa is winning ugly, but still winning. I'll take 'em until they lose.
Pick: Tampa Bay +3.0
Last week: 10-5
Season 90-85-4
Jacksonville
@ Chicago
Pick: Chicago -6.5
Houston
@ Green Bay
Pick: Pick Green Bay -6.5
Philadelphia
@ New York
Pick: New York -7.0 (anyone notice a pattern here?)
Cleveland
@ Tennessee
Simmons makes a good point about road-teams: there's no such thing as homefield advantage anymore. Still, how can you not pick the Titans here against a hapless Browns team whos starting quarterback this week is Kevin Dorsey? Who? Yes, THE Kevin Dorsey, the one nobody has heard shit about.
Pick: Tennessee -13.5
Atlanta
@ New Orleans
I still don't believe the Saints will make the playoffs. Their division is too strong. Even though they stomped on the Packers. They'll cover 3 points, IF Drew Brees doesn't kill them with a couple badly timed picks.
Pick: New Orleans -3.0
Cincinnati
@ Indianapolis
Cincy sucks, Colts are not their old selves.
Pick: Cincinnati +13.5
Minnesota
@ Detroit
Screw it, I'm taking Minny no matter what. Sorry for the edit guys.
Pick: Minnesota -10.5
Kansas City
@ Denver
KC actually won the first game in this divisional series. Denver beat the Bretts last week. (Pondering) Do I want Jay at home, or do I think their D will stink once again? I think Jay will sling it enough to win it.
Pick: Denver -9.0
Miami
@ Buffalo (Toronto)
Bills are probably the most schizophrenic team in the NFL this year. Miami seems to have found an offense that works, actually...this requieres a coin toss!
The coin says: Miami +1.5
New York
@ San Francisco
Pick: Jets -3.5
Dallas
@ Pittsburgh
Pick: Pittsburgh -3.0
St. Louis
@ Arizona
My playoff hopes are hanging on the hands of Kurt Warner (or Drew Brees. Haven't decided yet.) And you know that Arizona is unstable this time of the year. Still, the Rams haven't covered since their loss against the Patriots, if my memory serves me right...except for last weekends stinker against the Dolphs.
Pick: Arizona -14.0
Washington
@ Baltimore
I'll take Ed and the resurgent Ray Lewis at home, even though we talked about the lack of good home fields.
Pick: Baltimore -5.0
Tampa Bay
@ Carolina
Game for the division! Goooooood MNF game this weekend, two teams battling for the inside track in the South. Tampa is winning ugly, but still winning. I'll take 'em until they lose.
Pick: Tampa Bay +3.0
Last week: 10-5
Season 90-85-4
torsdag 4. desember 2008
Thursday's pick
Thursday night football is here to stay, so I'm busting out this pick in a hurry to feed the hunger of our gambling friends
Oakland
@ San Diego
Both teams lost shitty games last week, and I don't know if I trust the Chargers to cover here. I'm taking the points and letting her ride. And don't laugh if the Bolts light up the Al Davises at home, okay? Please?
Pick: Oakland +9.5
Oakland
@ San Diego
Both teams lost shitty games last week, and I don't know if I trust the Chargers to cover here. I'm taking the points and letting her ride. And don't laugh if the Bolts light up the Al Davises at home, okay? Please?
Pick: Oakland +9.5
mandag 1. desember 2008
For those of you
that speak Norwegian: very good read, very good arguments. Makes for a good break between all the writing.
Strings of wire
Editors note: This was written the night of November 29th and published later due to lack of internet connectivity in Vermont. And, I have been in Vermont celebrating Thanksgiving.
The following piece contains spoilers from season 5 of The Wire. If you, like me, are only on the fourth season, do not read this.
Got a proposition for you. Motherfuckers just killed Prop Joe, one of the best characters in The Wire. This big, charismatic, business minded criminal is probably the most sane of the characters portrayed as criminals. I guess it's part of the last season, killing most of the characters. I know I'm a bit behind on season 5, but I have been watching the first 4 episodes from Vermont this weekend. Can't wait to get a hold on the DVD box, and watch the final episodes from probably the best show ever shown on TV.
The following piece contains spoilers from season 5 of The Wire. If you, like me, are only on the fourth season, do not read this.
Got a proposition for you. Motherfuckers just killed Prop Joe, one of the best characters in The Wire. This big, charismatic, business minded criminal is probably the most sane of the characters portrayed as criminals. I guess it's part of the last season, killing most of the characters. I know I'm a bit behind on season 5, but I have been watching the first 4 episodes from Vermont this weekend. Can't wait to get a hold on the DVD box, and watch the final episodes from probably the best show ever shown on TV.
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