Up and running in Linux

I have a dual boot setup working now. I transfered all my email and music, etc. to Linux.

Transitioning from Windows

I have decided that I no longer want to use windows as my primary operating system. I have had a second computer with linux on and off for many many years. I have decided that I need t transition for good.

I will start off with a dual boot setup - Windows Xp and Ubuntu. If tings go according to plan I will eventually drop the windows portion.

Hopefully things go smooth. I'm rebooting now to start the process.

WNIT Championship Sold Out!

It only took 12 hours for the WNIT championship game to sell out. Fortunately I bought 6 tickets last night after the cowgirls won in triple overtime.

I'm looking forward to being one of the 15,000+ fans on Saturday!

WNIT Final 4 and 1 week until baseball

The cowgirls will be playing at home in the WNIT final 4 tomorrow (Wednesday). They have has some very large crowds - over 11,200 at the last game. I plan on attending.

The Cubs baseball season kicks off in less than 6 days now.

I had a job interview over the weekend in Lexington. I thought it went well. I also got to help my brother and his family move to a new house. It is a very nice house, but their basement flooded already. They will have to get some new carpet for the downstairs.

Bracket Madness

It is that time of year again - every sports site on-line is having a bracket challenge. I have filled out 10 different brackets. I'm sure I won't do well, but thats ok.

In other news McClain, head coach of Wyoming was fired on Monday. I'm happy to see the program take a new direction.

The cowgirls play in the NIT on Thursday.

Cowboys Beat Air Force

Wyoming sent Air Force to anther one and done in the MWC tourney - same as last year, and the previous 13 years.

Wyoming led almost the entire game. Wyoming plays BYU tonight at 7.

GO POKES!

Dropkick Murphys

I went to Denver last night and saw the Dropkick Murphys in concert. It was a good show - lots of fun. I am a bit banged up today because of it, but thats ok.

Wyoming plays in the first round of the MWC tourney today (mens side) the womens team won yesterday. We play Air Force this afternoon at 3:30.

Rumors are flying about whether Wyoming will fire McClain. Hopefully we keep winning no matter what choice is made. Personally I am ready for a new basketball coach, but will continue to support the pokes either way.

Return to Mecca

I purchased tickets today for two games at Wrigley Field. June 14th I will be along the right field line, and June 15th I will be a bleacher bum!

I guess this means I will be going to Chicago for sure this June.

Spring Training

Pitchers and catchers have reported, and we are now only two weeks away from the first spring training game. I love baseball.

GO CUBS GO

Updates ...

Well since my last post a few things have happened...

I turned 30, the Bears lost the super bowl, I am almost finished with my book, and Baseball Spring Training is only 5 days away!

I am planning my trip to Chicago for the week of June 10th - Watch a few cubs games.

I took this whole last week off, and it has been very relaxing and much needed to get away from the chaos and stress of work.

Sweep the Sheep!

The CSU Sweep is complete.

Football, Mens basketball, and Womens Basketball ... All won by Wyoming.

We still have some more basketball games - Lets hope the sweeping continues.

Da Bears!

Da Bears took it to the saints today winning 39-14 and advancing to Super Bowl XLI (41)

The play on my birthday. I hope the same defense we saw today shows up because thaat was a sweet performance today.

Cold Cold Cold ...

It has been freezing here in Laramie recently. This morning was -11, yesterday morning was -15, and the other night it got down to -29. It never makes it to 30 degrees during the day. It has been this way for over a week now, and it looks like it will continue.

In other happenings I have the first part of the frame together for my mom's gift. I will post full pictures and explanation when I finish it.

I asked for and got a week of in the beginning of February to celebrate turning 30. Man that looks old writing that number. I am going to go to Nebraska and visit my brother, watch the super bowl (hope the bears make it) etc. The rest of the time I have off I will work on my book, and audio project.

Cowboys Win in OT!

Whew! ...

Wyoming came back from 9 points down in the final 5 minute to beat UNLV 86-76 in overtime. Wyoming is now 2-0 in conference with wins over 2 of the top three teams. Air Force is next, that could be a huge win. Also Taylor's dunk in the first half made ESPN top plays (#6)

GO POKES!

Another Project to begin ...

Man I am starting a lot of projects now - I guess I'll stay busy for a while.

I finally got a hold of a couple of old laptops. I am converting them into digital picture frames. One will be a gift for my parents. It was supposed to be for Christmas, but I didn't get the laptops until now. I am putting DSL (damn small Linux) on them and will have it auto login and start showing pictures. I will post some pictures of the project a it comes together.

Book Expanding; and other projects

As I have been working on my book the project has expanded. I will probably write three times as much as I had originally planned. The first section is almost done, and I will start on the second and third sections soon.

I think I have found a publisher too. I'll look around a bit more before I make a final publishing decision.

My other Project has been moving really slow (My life on a round plastic disc) It is about half finished. Hopefully I'll find some motivation to finish the writing portion, along with at least one more new song.

The New year

I'm back to work now, and its 2007. I guess last year was ok. My book is progressing slowly now. If I focus on it I should have the first draft done within a couple weeks. Then I'll spend a while editing it, then figure out how I want to publish it.

Football was fun last night. Boise St won with a wild finish against Oklahoma.

End of 2006

We'll it is about time to start the final weekend of 2006. Its been a good year. I'm not sure what I'll do to send it off - Probably sleep.

Until next year ...

See Ya!

After Christmas ...

Christmas is over - It was an OK time - Nice to have a day off at least. but it is back to work now.

I though of a little project to work on - A short book of sorts - I may start writing it soon.

Computer is Back ... and a surprise

My computer is all finished and working fine again. It didn't take long to rebuild.

I also received a surprise today at work - In the form of a promotion. I am now an Information Technology Analyst. Along with the new job title comes a nice raise, which is appreciated, and deserved.