Hello!

Guess what I just figured out!

2008-07-14T02:19:00.001-04:00

Hello, Sara here... I just figured out Steve's password! Hopefully he can start blogging again soon! I emailed him at work so now he HAS to!

Ok, bye!

Super Spin

2007-05-19T09:11:00.000-04:00

I just returned from a week in SOUTHERN Indiana. The casino was right on the boarder of Louisville and I was there to install a Super Spin(Pictured Above). This project normally takes three tech three days to complete. We like to add additional techs and complete the project in two days. But....in this case we had 5 techs working long days and it still took a week to complete. Everything that could go wrong did! We lost half a day due to the casino not getting there machines out of the way. Then we had to wait for power then the casino lost some of the chips then they changed there mind about the set-up of the machine then we had to move the entire thing with sign 15 inches to the left (That was tons of fun) then we found things were broken from the factory then the casino decided to move 8 other machines install 8 other new machines and remove 16 of our machines...all at the same time. It was the defiantly the worst install I have ever done. Okay I'm done venting. On the bright side to makes it that much better to be home! Oh ya...the entire time a was panicking about Sara going into labor.

Let the music play

2007-05-19T09:06:00.000-04:00

It has been a lonnnng time I know!

To complete my last blog the Durango was fixed. They had to replace the entire dashboard to fix the problems. Once they replaced the dash we received a call from the dealer asking if our outside temperature gauge always read -4o degrease. No it didn't! So then they had to fix that and the hole ordeal is now over and everything works great. I love my Durango but that dealership was horable.

Ya...It's got a Hemi

2007-02-28T17:44:00.000-05:00

But no SOUND!

So the stereo on the Durango started turning the volume down on it own. The volume control on the steering column also would only turn the volume down, so I figured the switch went bad. I scheduled an appointment to bring it to the local dealer. At the end of the day I called to find out the progress and they told me they did two recalls to take care of some other issues and they had to order a new switch for the column. I said no problem and took the work van home. Day two...I worked a crazy day and didn't bother with the dealership. Today is day three and when I called this time the switch didn't fix the problem, they called the main repair headquarters to find out there manuals have wrong information about what voltages go were and now they are replacing the entire instrument cluster. They "think" this well take care of the stereo. All that for the volume? I am glad I have a work van I can use! Free gas for me :)

Nascar

2007-02-11T15:40:00.000-05:00

Nascar season is starting! I have set-up a privet group on the bellow site. It is the same one we do each year. If anyone else would like to join you will need to create a user then join the private group. The group name and password is "nascar". I didn't do Steve wins because that didn't work! Good Luck and start your engines.

Click HERE for the Las Vegas auto racing group! E-mail me if you have any problems and I'll walk you through it. Once you sign up, there will be a link that says "Join Private Group". Click on that and the log-in and password for both is nascar.

Food Cravings

2007-02-11T15:14:00.000-05:00

So Sara, had her weirdest food craving yet! Yesterday for lunch we had roast beef sandwiches and potato chips. Once she finished the sandwich she went and washed it down with a banana and though nothing of it, at least not until I pointed out what she was mixing together. All she could say was "it sounded good". :)

That's my pregnant wife!

Christmas Mystery

2006-12-19T19:26:00.000-05:00

We all know that Sara's favorite time of year is Christmas. She loves the thrill of waiting to open her presents bright and early Christmas morning...Ya right! We haven't made it to morning in forever and lately I have been even more of a push over. This year I have decided that Sara can open her present once she has guessed what it is. I am writing this blog to give her clues as to what her present is. You can all play along just don't help her or post what you think she is getting. Once she has guessed correctly I will post again and you can respond with your ideas. Once that is done I well let you know what it was.

Clue One: What I got isn't "very" expensive but it is hard to find. There is about 500,000 of these in the world and the one I got came from Tipton. What...you have never heard of that city? Well, drive into Iowa until you see nothing but corn field for 100 miles. I wish I could say that I was only their for the Christmas present but I was out that way for work.

Clue Two: The plural version of "I".

Clue Three: A weapon Bruce Lee uses in his moves.

Clue Four: Two famous Italian Bothers.

Clue Five: Even my mom will be able to get past the barking dog!

Any ideas? Remember don't give her any help but say if you think you know what it is.

Good Luck!

Dane Cook

2006-12-05T14:57:00.000-05:00

I had to add a back story to Sara's latest blog.

She posted a blog with a Support or Troops link that Brooke had originally sent her. At the end of the post she also wants everyone to help spread the word about this link...what she doesn't say is that she e-mail the link to Dane Cook and the same link is now posted on HIS web-site! I bet no one knew just how influential our Sara was. We don't know if it was just Sara's e-mail that got him to add it to his site but it would be one heck of a coincidence. Go baby!

The big bone...

2006-10-25T15:53:00.000-04:00

Sara and I were walking around the pet store when we say this huge dog bone. We couldn't help but think how funny it would be to see Teal'c and Dakota trying to chew this thing...so we got it. Teal'c is obsessed with the thing, even though he can't chew or move it. He will sit for hours on end guarding it against Dakota trying to figure out what to do with it. Once Dakota takes over she can at least chew the thing and has even managed to move it. It has been hilarious watching these two with the bone!

Who Let the Dogs Out?

2006-10-13T22:26:00.000-04:00

We did! We now have a fenced in backyard. It is so nice to be able to let the dogs run around the backyard. We did have one...Incidence...were Teal'c dug a hole and I let him in the house without seeing his paws were completely covered in mud! So, Sara gave him a bath while I cleaned up all the paw prints running around the house.

Aren't pets wonderful!

The real...Happiest Place on Earth!

2006-09-24T10:18:00.000-04:00

I got to go to the Happiest Place on Earth this week...The DMV!

I gave the teller my information and she goes "oh great, another person from Plainfield". After asking what is wrong with Plainfield, she said it was because of all the people moving there. I translated that into it meant more work for them. The guy behind me had lost his registration notice so the teller asked what the number on his plates were. The guy responded no it is a trailer! The teller then asked...doesn't your trailer license have numbers on it? After that the guy just walked out. I was cracking up.

The end result was I now have an Illinois license...and I'm proud to say I got a hundred percent on the test. Now it is Sara's turn!

25 Questions

2006-09-17T13:37:00.000-04:00

I didn't get tagged but I wanted to do it anyway :)

1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? Hmmmm. . . I would have to say Hawaii. The surprise trip Sara took me on was awesome. We went to Kauai and it was perfect. The weather was great with rain but no snow. Nice green forest and sandy beaches. It didn't even have many tourist. Not to mention the best ice cream ever!. The only bad thing was the chicken...all over.

2. What's your favorite article of clothing? I DON'T LIKE CLOTHS! I will say my sandals. Is that too much info?

3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex? Face...A smile that can light up a room or turn any bad day into a great one. Eyes that can see right into the deepest part of my soul and I could stare into like an evening sky full of sparkling stars! And I would have to mention the "button" nose, even if she will kill me.

4. What's the last CD that you bought? Madden 2007...It's on a CD. Who buys music anymore.

5. Where's your favorite place to be? Anywhere I am building something.

6. Where is your least favorite place to be? Anywhere with a lot of people.

7. What's your favorite place to be massaged? Pressure points. Hips, that place between your thumb and index finger, etc, etc.

8. Strong in mind or strong in body? Both...I want it ALL! Ha,Ha,Ha.

9. What time do you wake up in the morning? I have no clue anymore. I have been starting work at midnight lately so it is all over.

10. What is your favorite kitchen appliance? The microwave...without it I would starve.

11. What makes you really angry? Idiots! That about covers it.

12. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? Accordion...you just don't see that anymore.

13. Favorite color? Blue

14. Which do you prefer...sports car or SUV? SUV...with a Hemi! I told you a wanted it ALL.

15. Do you believe in an afterlife? Yes.

16. Favorite children's book? The Giving Tree. It so sad, but has a great message.

17. What is your favorite season? Does it really matter in Illinois?

18. What is your least favorite household chore? Laundry!

19. If you could have one super power, what would it be? The power of creation. I would be limited only by the confines of my own mind.

20. If you have a tattoo, what is it? None.

21. Can you juggle? Yep, but only three. I would love to learn how to do four. Then, I could work my way up to chainsaws or flaming pins.

22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to? Chuck, I had a lot of things I could have learned from him and other things I wish I could tell him.

23. What's your favorite day? Halloween...A little strange I know.

24. What's in the trunk of your car? Air compressor, headphones for the DVD player, scissors and a towing hitch.

25. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger? Hamburger. No way I and eating something that feeds off of waste.

Hope you had a happy read :)

I'm Free!!!

2006-09-10T16:01:00.000-04:00

The Doctor has cleared me to return to full duty at work. Regardless of the slandering comments Sara posted about me lying to the Doctor. The funny thing is that I'm still getting yelled at for lifting. Sara wouldn't let me move the sowing machine alone and my partner at work wont let me lift my tool box. Oh, well...I guess I will chalk it up to them caring about me. I do have to mention what Sara moved by herself. I came home one day and opened the garage door and say our old TV in the garage. I walked a little closer and say that it was upside down. Sara wanted to move it out of the living room and didn't want me to help. Instead she tried to push and pull, tug and yank the TV. Nothing worked, so she finally just gave it one good push and flipped the TV down the stairs where it still sits! And she yells at me ???

Profession test

2006-08-27T21:25:00.000-04:00

He is the results for my profession test. This the test that Crystal and Sara have on there links. Click on the link bellow to take the test and many others. Have fun!

You scored as Psychology. You should be a Psychology major!

Psychology

92%

Chemistry

83%

Philosophy

83%

Biology

75%

Anthropology

75%

Sociology

75%

Dance

67%

Mathematics

67%

Art

58%

Engineering

50%

Linguistics

25%

Theater

25%

English

Journalism

What is your Perfect Major?
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I moment of silence...

2006-08-24T18:03:00.000-04:00

Let us all take a moment to remember the late great Mr. Hitachi. He was cast out for being to old for a retirement community so we gladly gave him a home. He even travel cross country with us on our way back to Illinois. In the end it must have been to much for the old guy because he is now to blurry watch. He was born in 1992, which made him 14 years old. As I sat next to Mr. Hitachi on his death bed, his last words were...replace me with something that would do me justice. Honest! So, as he wished we have replaced him with a smarter, slimmer and better looking young lady we call Sony. She also brought with her a companion call Madden 2007, so if you call and I don't answer...try X-box 360 :) :) :)

Grandpa's 86th birthday

2006-08-20T21:47:00.000-04:00

It was my grandfathers 86th birthday this weekend and we got to go visit him over the weekend. It was great to see him and everyone else that came to visit. My grandmother was hilarious...She was pushing food the entire day. Even when we were leaving and saying our goodbyes she wanted to make us a meal for the road. I also have to add that we played a little mini golf and apparently a bad back does wonders for your golf game. I shot 10 hole in two's! It was by far the best game I have ever played. Sara, how did you do?

More PT

2006-08-20T21:40:00.000-04:00

Hello all,

I had another two workouts with physical therapy. My second meeting went really well. He stretched me out and I felt great. The very next day I had my third appointment but it was with a different PT. He over stretched my leg and pinched the nerve, which was no fun. I didn't help much because I was feeling so good I over did my exercises...Oh well. All I can do is to keep going and doing my exercises. I will keep you all updated. I have three more appointment this week.

What a workout

2006-08-16T18:33:00.000-04:00

I had my first physical therapy session yesterday. It started with a review of the Doctors notes which the therapist(PT) translated into English as having two herniated disc. That shocked me because when I talked to the Doctor he mention three different disc with issues but really only elaborated on one of them so I figured that was my only issue. Next the PT asked what I did for a living and after explaining my career to him he recommended my finding a new line of work. He also asked if I needed to ever be able to lift a hundred pounds again! I couldn't believe the way he was talking about my life... After that he wanted to find any issues and weakness in my back and legs so he pushed and pulled until I had sweet coming down my forehead. Once this "massive" workout was done I realized that I had performed the astounding equivalent of a runner stretching before their daily jog...disgusting. Needless to say that was a vicodin night. Sara was so nice that she slept on the couch so see didn't disturb me. Isn't she great! I have another appointment this Thursday so wish me luck.

My New Blog!

2006-08-15T04:40:00.000-04:00

I promise not to forget my password this time (lol).