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Isn’t that comforting?

The Big Lebowski: Are you employed, sir?

The Dude: Employed?
The Big Lebowski: You don’t go out looking for a job dressed like that? On a weekday?
The Dude: Is this a… what day is this?
The Big Lebowski: Well, I do work sir, so if you don’t mind…

The Dude: I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.

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The Big Lebowski: What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski?
The Dude: Dude.
The Big Lebowski: Huh?
The Dude: Uhh… I don’t know sir.
The Big Lebowski: Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost? Isn’t that what makes a man?
The Dude: Hmmm… Sure, that and a pair of testicles.

Photo CC by greefus groinks

So, I’ve been dropping my cell phone a lot lately and I thought it might be handy to have CIS or cellular impact restraints. Kinda like airbags for cell phones. Well, that’s just crazy, but what if the outside of the phone was made out of bouncy balls? What do you think?

                                                                                                                                    Photo CC by jeff kubina

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I don’t know why I do this before I fly or SCUBA dive. I freak myself out a little.

BloggingThat would like to congratulate ThrowinShade for a successful web launch in to the blogosphere.

At BloggingThat we are feelin you.

-Mike

This post is very close to my heart and, as such, may be misunderstood. If you have a country music background, you might get it. Please begin by preparing the following link.

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I’m the son of a 3rd generation squatter
I’ve been sittin’ right next to the company’s plotter
I’m a God fearin’ hard workin’ keyboard driver
Hoggin’ up the road on my m-m-m-mouser
Chug a lug a luggin’ 5 words an hour
On my Relational Databaser

Three miles of cars layin’ on their horns
Iphone shines like ears of corn
Lined up behind me like a big parade
Little Jerry and road raged jerks
Shoutin’ obscene words flippin’ me the bird (no pun intended)

Well you may be on a boot that’s cold
But that backup runs through my payload
Excuse me for tryin’ to do my job
But this year ain’t been no Microsoft
If you don’t like the way I’m a drivin’
Get back on the internet
Otherwise sit tight and be nice
And quit yer honkin’ at me that way

Chorus:
Cause I’m a son of a 3rd generation squatter
I’ve been sittin’ right next to the company’s plotter
I got 2 boys in the county 4-H
My sweet Daughter wants tacos today
Hay! That’s what I make
I make a lotta hay I’m a DBA
But I’m proud to say
I’m a God fearin’ hard workin’ keyboard driver
Hoggin’ up the road on my a m-m-m-mouser
Chug a lug a lugin’ 5 words an hour
On my Relational Databaser

Well I know you got your own deadlines
But cussin’ me ain’t savin’ no time hoss
This high-bandwidth wide load ain’t goin’ any faster
So just smile and wave and tip your hat
To the DBA up on the tractor

Cause I’m a son of a 3rd generation squatter
I’ve been sittin’ right next to the company’s plotter
I got two boys in the county 4-H
My sweet Daughter wants tacos today
Hay! That’s what I make
I make a lot of hay I’m a DBA
But I’m proud to say
I’m a God fearin’ hard workin’ keyboard driver
Hoggin’ up the road on my m-m-m-mouser
Chug a lug a lugin’ 5 words an hour
On my Relational Databaser

I’m a God fearin’ hard workin’ keyboard driver
Hoggin’ up the road on my m-m-m-mouser
Chug a lug a lugin’ 5 words an hour
On my Relational Databaser
I’ve been sittin’ right next to the company’s plotter
I’m a God fearin’ hard workin’ keyboard driver
Hoggin’ up the road on my m-m-m-mouser
Chug a lug a luggin’ 5 words an hour
On my Relational Databaser

Blogging That

Between grilling shrimp and steak on the grill at night, copious amounts of alcohol and chilling by the pool by day, I managed to snap a few photos of the race that I’d like to share.

The pictures are large so I served them from Flickr. Enjoy the set.

Thank you to my friends who invited my wife and I, the free tickets were a nice touch too.

The deluxe suite we stayed in was choice. The time we spent laughing and eating is unforgettable. My time locked in the port-o-let was both dangerous and inconvenient. The roar of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds flying over at the end of the National Anthem was chilling. Chubby Checker twisted and all was good with the world.

The race was exciting and I am glad to have been able to go with such good friends.