Small victories

Well my last attempt at jet propulsion didn't kill me, but my brain tumor almost did. Well I am back, I am Ulysses home to roost though perhaps a little juiced. I always liked that quote. Well I managed to do my taxes on time. I left it to the last minute. I figured that if I died, what was the IRS going to do come after my corpse? HEHEH Went parachuting last weekend, it felt great to be alive. I so loved the sense of freefall.

Bummer

Well I tried to fix my sled this morning. Alas it was not to be. The main mixing chamber exploded. I made the mix to rich. I don't know if I will fix it anytime soon. For a recovering Pyro the fireworks were very fun to watch.

WOW

Did you know that you can survive a 34 mile an hour jet powered snow sled accident. I tried to ride my sled today, I was a little bored and had nothing to do at the time. I've been working on putting a jet turbine on a snow sled after I saw an episode of junk yard wars. I had it in my garage for over a month without trying it and well today was the day. It worked fine for 3 attempts but the 4 one was a bit hazardous. The sled came apart and I tumbled a few times, I wore safety gear so no major bumps or bruises LOL. Might try it again this weekend.

It's the little things.

I can jump from planes. Survive fire fights from hell. Get shot by a sniper. I can do many things that scare me to the bone. This last week I hit a patch or black ice while taking my brother to school. The truck flipped over and rested on the side. My brother's seat belt came loose. I never once worried about myself. Yet, for one brief second I almost panicked when I saw my brother laying there motionless for a moment. When he stirred time rushed on and I regained my senses. I've never reacted that way before.

Idle Thought

Cheer up there is only 330 days till X-Mas!

Old Friends

This last week I got a visit from the Government. An old college friend of mine who I'll call Steve and I used to be very active environmentalists. Steve was an active member because truly believes in what he's doing. I once believed but I must admit that I was drawn more to the danger than to the cause. Steve continued on and I eventually went on to others things. As a member of the ELF, Steve is a very wanted person. From time to time I would get a visit from the FBI or other such government agency. Especially if Steve was thought to be in town. I would occasionally get a feeling of being followed. Once I even knew I was followed and convinced the surveillance team I was up to something and had them going nuts trying to figure out what I was up to. I would sometimes hear a click when I picked up the phone. I can't visit my grand parents in Barcelona because I am a "known associate of a wanted 'terrorist'". I've never had reservations about my friendship with Steve. The visit I got last week was truly a surprise. I hadn't had a visit from anyone in over a year or two. Seems that they somehow lost track of me and decided in the current climate that I warranted some attention. I had a fun time durring the interview. I thought it was very funny that they would lose track of me. Since I am constantly checking in with the VA and until this last year I lived at the same adress for over 5 years. They went over the same scripted interview as usual till I got under their skin and left in disgust. Gotta love 'em

Idle Thoughts

Kisses are forever
Kisses are renewable
Kisses are sweet
and Kisses are Death...

Sledding and other insane acts

This weekend I tried to see just how insane I could make the simple act of sledding. My brother's friends and I tried everything from getting slingshot from trees while on inner tubes and sleds. To getting dragged from a speeding truck while on inner tubes and lawn chairs. It was a load of fun even when fun reaches that point where you don't know how you possibly survived the stunt.

Night Sounds

Last night I awoke several times looking for the source of a noise. I kept hearing a noise that sounded like an alarm. It sounded like it was coming from outside the house. The last time I awoke I even ventured outside in the freezing cold looking for the source of the noise. I didn't find it, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. There is a coyote that trying to get at our chickens. I think it could have been it. A part of me knows that's not it though.

Idle Thoughts

How many kisses does it take to get to the center of your heart?

Music

I can listen to music and be carried into another realm. I can feel the music vibrate within me and through me. It resonates as if the music has a living soul and can seduce my emotions with sadness or fill me with a deep rush. I learned not to listen to Evanescence while skydiving. I played My Immortal and Bring Me to Life back to back on my CD player during a jump. As I sliced through the sky I started to slip elsewhere. My thoughts were not on the jump, but the thoughts the music dredged from deep within me. My movements and actions were fluid and set. If my friend wasn't there with a video camera and has footage. I would never have believed it...

View from the Back

I was taking a ride on I-90 the other day. Since I was a passenger. I got to spend the time viewing out the window. I ride on I-90 a lot but I rarely take in the sights. The view is breath taking the snow capped mountains and every once in a while you get to see some deer. I went snowboarding or rather I tried to. I pulled a hamstring the day before. So my snowboarding was rather lame. Maybe next time.

The Incredibles

I love animation of all kinds. I must say that I am very enamored of the movie The Incredibles. I had the most fun watching it. I might even go back to see it again. I really enjoyed watching the kids get a hang of actually using their powers. If you haven't seen it, go.

Perverts

Every go into a store or better yet, a Home Depot. And start swinging about wooden spoons or thinking about. How to use what's in your hand in devious and utterly delightful ways? I went in to Bed Bath and Beyond the other day. They have these cute little wooden cutting boards. I picked one up and I started swinging it and checking it for balance and such. I had the feeling that I was being watched. I turned and this young woman, was eyeing me intently. For a split second, I was going to put it down and walk away. I thought different and gave her my best I can do no harm smile. Then said,"it has a good grip and a nice solid heft, tempted?" She blushed very deeply turned away swiftly, but she did look my way one last time before she left...

Why me?

I went out on a very rare guys night. There were four of us out at Martha's Inn Tavern. We were having a very pleasant time. When one of my friends went to the bar to get the next round and accidentlly spilled some beer on a guy. I guess the guy was already upset cause he went ballistic right away. I jumped in to try to stop the situation from getting worse. The guy wouldn't have it. He took one look at me and decided I needed a lesson. I don't know why but every 6 foot plus walking wall of muscle thinks it's a good idea to beat the crap out of me. It hasn't happened yet, but it doesn't stop them from trying. Once I knew that he was going to fight and not back off. I did the only thing I could. I attacked, he wasn't expecting it. I think he thought he would pound on me then go on to my friend. I threw an ashtray at his face and when it was over. I fractured his jaw and crushed three fingers on his right hand. It took all night to get over the adrenalin rush. I really hate fighting.

Neopets

An ex g/friend got me hooked on the online virtual pet game called Neopets. It was a very fiendish plot I tell you. She got me hooked and now I go frantic when I don't feed or play with my pets. I really like my Pets they are cute and time consuming. See fiendish plot I tell you.

Idle thought

How many kisses does it take to get to the center of your tootsie roll?

1st attack

Well I've had my first spell. The Doctor said I might have seizures due to my cancer. I had hoped that I would avoid that unpleasantness. Unfortunately I did not. I got up to get a glass of water and next thing I know I was on the ground shaking uncontrollably and my body felt like I was being torn apart atom by atom. I don't know how long my attack lasted but when it was over I was exhausted. I barely made it back to bed. I was lucky no one noticed. I hope not to worry my family.

Dirt Darts

I went parachuting Spanksgivin' weekend. It was such a lovely day. I just couldn't resist. I so should have, on my 3rd jump my parachute caught a sharp microburst and I ended up with some very twisted lines. I tried to get them right again but since I popped my chute so low. I never got the chance. I hit hard, really hard. I saw Tweety being chased by Sylvester for a bit. So what I do then? I got up dusted myself off and repacked my chute again. A few minutes later I was falling through the air again. Crazy I know but a good kinda crazy...

Bookstores

Never ever let me walk into a bookstore and expect to have me walk out. Not without a few hours of book browsing, ok 5 to 6 hours. Give or take. I love books and I can spend an equal amount of time in libraries. There is something about a room full of books that makes me really happy. There is so much to read and know and very little time to get to it.