Mah Bucket
January 9th, 2010I now seem to own a silver bucket.
Suggestions (please leave them on Facebook, not here) on what to do with it are welcome.
Hobbies
January 4th, 2010A new friend taught me how to crochet last night.
The Free Hardware Fairy
December 18th, 2009I’ve joked with friends that I’m the “Free Hardware Fairy” a lot lately, as I get rid of stuff and fix their computers up.
Well, it came time to setup http://www.freehardwarefairy.com/.
Changes.
December 15th, 2009Some changes lately.
Kathy and I are no longer in a committed relationship, but are still very good friends. I feel fortunate to have her in my life in any capacity.
Tomorrow will be the six-month anniversary of Amy’s death. June 16th and December 16th It’s gonna be rough.
After repeated problems, I called AT&T and cancelled my U-Verse TV service yesterday, saving $70/month. I’m keeping the phone and Internet service; in fact I upgraded to the next speed level for the ‘net connection. From now on I’ll just watch streaming TV online or download shows and movies with BitTorrent. I’ve already got Popcorn Hour media players on both televisions, and will be eventually building XBMC media centers to replace those.
Snow in Houston
December 4th, 2009Yes, it is currently SNOWING in Houston.
This video taken out my office window at Beltway 8 and Westheimer.
What a weekend!
November 15th, 2009Saturday morning Kathy and I got up EARLY and then caravanned with some friends to the Texas Renaissance Festival (an hour and a half drive each way). I must have walked more than five miles total (I’m out of shape, and work a desk job) but I had a GREAT time. Spent most of Saturday evening just hanging out and taking Excedrin.
Sunday afternoon we went to a Thanksgiving party held by a couple that are good friends of hers. More than thirty people showed up – geeks, nerds, weirdos – my sort of folks! Again, had a great time, and finally got back home just before 9pm tonight.
My calves, and my body in general, will hate me for a few days – but I can’t say that I didn’t need the exercise, and it was all worth it.
My First Tattoo
November 7th, 2009After being Raised as a Master Mason on Thursday, I went Friday night and got my first tattoo.
Work done by Zeo at Studio 8 Tattoo in Houston.
I’m already debating what I want to get next.
I’m a Master Mason
November 6th, 2009Last night I was Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at Gray Lodge #329 in Houston.
I’m now on Google Wave
October 15th, 2009I finally had a Google Wave invitation come through this morning, so if you’re on it and bored, “wave” at mrbill@googlewave.com.
I don’t yet have any invites to send out, sorry.

