The cubs keep on winning. Today the cubs beat philly again 3-2. the cubbies have won 7 in a row now, and are a MLB best 85-50.
I'm excited for football tomorrow too.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The MTN is on DirecTV
This morning while I slept at 4:00 am local time DirecTV began broadcasting the MTN (Mountain West Sports Network) on channel 616. It is available on the Sports pack. Select regions have it included in the basic package. I am in a region to receive it on the regular package.
However this morning when I woke up early to watch the new channel I was not getting it. When I go home for lunch I will try resetting my receiver, and if that doesn't work then I will be calling DirecTV.
I called at lunch time and spent an hour on the phone with them and no lick. They finally transfered me and said they are having a problem, and I should call back in a few hours.
After work I called back into the system and told the computer system I'm getting an error to call extension 721, or something similar. the computer re-sent my programming signal and in 20 seconds I had the channel, and didn't have to speak to a customer service rep.
However this morning when I woke up early to watch the new channel I was not getting it. When I go home for lunch I will try resetting my receiver, and if that doesn't work then I will be calling DirecTV.
I called at lunch time and spent an hour on the phone with them and no lick. They finally transfered me and said they are having a problem, and I should call back in a few hours.
After work I called back into the system and told the computer system I'm getting an error to call extension 721, or something similar. the computer re-sent my programming signal and in 20 seconds I had the channel, and didn't have to speak to a customer service rep.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
A New Job ... IT Manager
I am now officially the new IT Manager for the City of Laramie.
I signed my paperwork today.
I signed my paperwork today.
Monday, August 25, 2008
My Interview and school starting ...
Well it was very apparent today that School has started again. There are a lot more cars and people around.
I completed my Interview today for the IT Manager position. I thought that I did well, but it is out of my hands now. I hope they hire the best person for the job, and that that person happens to be me.
One funny thing in the interview they asked a series of 'technical' questions. I of course knew the answers to all of them, because I had written those question for previous interviews.
I completed my Interview today for the IT Manager position. I thought that I did well, but it is out of my hands now. I hope they hire the best person for the job, and that that person happens to be me.
One funny thing in the interview they asked a series of 'technical' questions. I of course knew the answers to all of them, because I had written those question for previous interviews.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
No more ESPN Gameplan
Well I canceled my ESPN gameplan just now. With Wyoming games being available on the MTN I no longer need gameplan. I'll watch more MWC football instead.
The money saved will be spent entirely on hot wings for watching games on saturdays. and since I can fry my own hotwings for not to much, I will be eating a whole lot of hot wings.
You may recall my hot wing recipe from this post. Hot Wings
The money saved will be spent entirely on hot wings for watching games on saturdays. and since I can fry my own hotwings for not to much, I will be eating a whole lot of hot wings.
You may recall my hot wing recipe from this post. Hot Wings
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Countdown to the MTN
Only 1 week until I will start to get the MTN on Directv. then 3 more days and football will start. This will be the first year ever that I finally get to watch every Wyoming football game. I will have to buy the Tennessee game on PPV, but I get all the rest with my DTV setup.
Meanwhile the cubs are still winning a ton of games, and have a nice lead in the division right now. Only about 6 weeks of baseball left, hopefully they'll finish strong.
My interview for the IT Manager position is on Monday at 10:00 am. I'm hopeful that I get offered the job.
Meanwhile the cubs are still winning a ton of games, and have a nice lead in the division right now. Only about 6 weeks of baseball left, hopefully they'll finish strong.
My interview for the IT Manager position is on Monday at 10:00 am. I'm hopeful that I get offered the job.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Cubs doubleheader
The cubs have a doubleheader today at Atlanta. They took the first game easily. Then won the second. Cubs are playing very well.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Vacation Report
Well after way to many hours of travel I am finally home from vacation. Here are some of the Highlights ...
I ate at the Capital Grille with Randy. It was a very good steak, and a great cheese cake. I also enjoyed the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with tomatoes.
Monday morning we went to the field museum. There are a ton of animals etc. to see there. I really liked all the ancient Egypt mummys and artifacts. For lunch we went over to Lou Malnatis and had some deep dish pizza, then we took the L to Wrigley field to watch the cubs. We made it through the 5th inning when the rains came, then the lightning, then the tornado sirens. we waited under the stadium for a long time, then randy and trisha took the kids home. I stayed and watched 2 1/2 more innings until lightning struck VERY close a few times and the game was called.
The next day the game was much better, although It was very hot and very humid for me. About 87 degrees and 70% humidity. The cubs rallied to win 11-7, and I got to use my new W flag. After cleaning up at my hotel I went to the Twin Anchors to try their ribs. The ribs tasted great, although I'm not a huge fan of their sauce. The bbq beans were excellent with bits of shredded pork in them, and the slaw was pretty good. I took a pulled pork sandwich back to the hotel and ate it for a late dinner, it was very good too.
Wednesday turned out to be a long day. I slept in then finally checked my bag at the front desk and went to the green door tavern. I had some hot wings and a cheeseburger. their wings were good - standard wing sauce recipe, the burger wasn't that great. I then stayed at the bar and watched the cubs score 8 in the 3rd inning on their way to an 11-4 win. I left and went back the the hotel grabbed my bag and began the journey home. I got the the airport fine, and we took off, then took all kinds of detours flying to Denver, and finally landed in Colorado springs. We waited on the ground for an hour or more then got refueled and finally flew to Denver arriving at 10:30 pm. we were supposed to arrive at 7:20. By the time I took the shuttle and got to my car and drove home it was 1:30 am.
It was a fun trip and I'm glad I got to watch the cubs win.
GO CUBS GO
I ate at the Capital Grille with Randy. It was a very good steak, and a great cheese cake. I also enjoyed the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with tomatoes.
Monday morning we went to the field museum. There are a ton of animals etc. to see there. I really liked all the ancient Egypt mummys and artifacts. For lunch we went over to Lou Malnatis and had some deep dish pizza, then we took the L to Wrigley field to watch the cubs. We made it through the 5th inning when the rains came, then the lightning, then the tornado sirens. we waited under the stadium for a long time, then randy and trisha took the kids home. I stayed and watched 2 1/2 more innings until lightning struck VERY close a few times and the game was called.
The next day the game was much better, although It was very hot and very humid for me. About 87 degrees and 70% humidity. The cubs rallied to win 11-7, and I got to use my new W flag. After cleaning up at my hotel I went to the Twin Anchors to try their ribs. The ribs tasted great, although I'm not a huge fan of their sauce. The bbq beans were excellent with bits of shredded pork in them, and the slaw was pretty good. I took a pulled pork sandwich back to the hotel and ate it for a late dinner, it was very good too.
Wednesday turned out to be a long day. I slept in then finally checked my bag at the front desk and went to the green door tavern. I had some hot wings and a cheeseburger. their wings were good - standard wing sauce recipe, the burger wasn't that great. I then stayed at the bar and watched the cubs score 8 in the 3rd inning on their way to an 11-4 win. I left and went back the the hotel grabbed my bag and began the journey home. I got the the airport fine, and we took off, then took all kinds of detours flying to Denver, and finally landed in Colorado springs. We waited on the ground for an hour or more then got refueled and finally flew to Denver arriving at 10:30 pm. we were supposed to arrive at 7:20. By the time I took the shuttle and got to my car and drove home it was 1:30 am.
It was a fun trip and I'm glad I got to watch the cubs win.
GO CUBS GO
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