Happy New Year!

 Posted In: Everyday life — December 31, 2004 @ 4:28 pm — Peter

Well, the day is winding down here at work… It was a fairly productive day. I managed to rebuild a Linux software RAID without having to take the system offline. This was ideal since the system now lives in Salt Lake City and rebuilding in single user mode would result in painfully walking someone else through the process. Several hours of research was worth avoiding that mess. We played hockey over lunch, it was a blast. This was my first time playing since I borrowed Dennis’s skates. I know have my own skates and stick! Stephanie wanted to get me skates for xmas, so we stopped in Gart Sports store after a long day of xmas shopping. We found these skates for $120 and I tried them on. I fell in love, they fit wonderfully and were just what I wanted. It was more than we wanted to spend, but we felt it was worth it. When checking out, the skates rang up $65! What a bargain! Thank you so much Stephanie for insisting we stop there. Now I can play hockey every Friday :) Next, I think I will get some pads as our budget permits. I was hit in the shin with a puck today and have developed a rather nasty lump. I am not very fond of gear since it impairs maneuverability, but minimal gear should suffice.

Tonight we are going to the fireworks display on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. I am hoping we take the bus, but Stephanie seems dead set on taking a cab. The bus stop is about 1 mile away and the ride would be free. It will only be 35 degree tonight, so I don’t think a 1-mile walk is all that bad. Anyway, rather than bicker about it, we will likely take a cab to avoid arguing. I hope some of the bars and restaurants are open, especially Starbucks. We have a few dollars left on our gift card and it would be nice to have one of their seasonal lattes. Maybe we will stop into a bar for a drink or two also…

I don’t have much planned for the weekend. I may stop by Brian’s tomorrow to watch some football *gag* and smoke the Cuban cigars I brought back from the Caribbean. Other than that, I plan to work on my ‘1st night’s assignment’ for class and get started on the administration piece of the image gallery for our website.

It sure would be nice if some family came out and visited us for the holidays! *nudge nudge wink wink*

3 Responses to “Happy New Year!”

  1. Stephanie Says:
    December 31st, 2004 at 6:22 pm

    I don’t really feel like doing much… Sorry to be boring, but it doesn’t seem right to do a whole lot when thousands upon thousands of people died a mere few days ago. It just wouldn’t feel right.

    It would be nice to have visitors. Though, with this whole stupid airline baggage problem going on with certain airlines, I really don’t blame people for not wanting to come out.

    I think you should definitely stop by Brian’s. I’m pretty sure he expects you to be there, anyway. Maybe you could bring a six-pack of Flat Tire over there?

    Poor Niles. :(

  2. Peter Says:
    December 31st, 2004 at 7:11 pm

    Yes, poor Niles… I talked to Brian a short while ago and he said that Daphne is wandering around looking for Niles. I suggested he get her a stuffed animal, not to replace him, but to provider her a cuddle mate… I am not sure if this would relieve her stress any, but it seems worth a try.

    Turns out the Colorado Mammoth game we’re going to tomorrow is the season opener. They will be playing the Calgary Roughnecks.

  3. Diane Says:
    January 4th, 2005 at 7:18 am

    “would be nice if some family came out”, eh??? Dad and I talked about that, too….but you all know my paranoia about leaving the zip code area (hehehe)- anyway, Dad does want to spend a holiday in Denver so we’ll see about Christmas, 2005…..also, Dad is thinking of coming out there March 5,6 and home on the 7th….we’re off from work for Pulaski Day on the 7th - it’s not for certain - just an idea we were throwing around…..hope all’s well - we’re under a winter storm warning - could get up to 8 inches of snow. Talk with ya later…..drive carefully, Pete…even though you are an adult and married - I’m still a mom and I still worry.

    Love,
    Mom Moty

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