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This log represents the Life and Times of the Las Vegas Dude.
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Mon 
11/26/2007 05:40:44
 jim  We finally got back to Vegas
We packed up everything in the apartment. Then we drove 32 hours across the country.
We got to Vegas with a truckload of stuff that we're going to have to throw away.
We had to bring the apartment stuff when we left. 
The garbage was blocked up at the apartments when we left. That seems to happen a lot in high rises.
The truck was the only place we could put our junk.
Every room in this house is already full.
The room I wanted to use is now occupied.
So now, we have a truck load of stuff, and no place to sort it out.
During this next to sleepless week, I just didn't consider that.
I guess I kind of freaked out when I got here.
The master bathroom is out of commission, the heat wasn't working, and the car was dirty.
Sonny thought we wouldn't be coming until next week, so the place was a mess.
I would have warned him again,
but our cell phones couldn't find service anywhere on the trip.
I have been in EMERGENCY MODE!!!
We only have a couple of days, and they are full days!
I got hired Tuesday. This is the first Monday after Thanksgiving.
My credit card was denied access from over activity.
We leave Thursday morning for another 20 hour drive.
I'm tired, so tired, and I just got over the flu.
Today, I guess I have to do business.
I have to unpack the truck, throw away half of it,
and find what I need for the next few days out of it.
And on top of that, I'm going to have to throw stuff away from this house too.
I need to get a $1,000,000 general liability policy
or not even go to Seattle.
Then I need to talk to my accountant,
and get all the papers I need to run a corp from a hotel room.
This all seems like too much.
But if I have to sacrifice my sleep and sanity,
I'll do it, just to get through this week.
I just have to be methodical and organized.
I will get through this.
I guess the moral of this story is.
Be careful what you wish for, you just might just get it.
I wanted a full and exciting life, and I've got it.
Sat 
11/24/2007 00:47:07
 jim  Today was quite an exceptional day.
We saw Preacher Scott at the parade.
He's also our security guard at the door of Kentucky Towers.
There was a chemistry between Scott, Peter, and Susan.
One that I may never understand. They are so different, and so alike.
Becky and I have just hovered around these three, being part of them as they mixed with people coming in and out of the building. It was so incredible.
Peter's gone now. He's in Michigan.
We're leaving tommorrow. We'll be in Seattle by Friday.
Preacher Scott will be leaving soon. His education will be complete.
The group has broken up.
But for a time, there was something so incredibly powerful, and wonderful about being part of this group.
It is something that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Hopefully, some of these times come through, from the pictures I took.
I can only hope, that documenting these times was the part I was supposed to play.
For all times to come.

BTW - If you guys read this, feel free to reply to it (if you can figure out my coding style).
Thu 
11/22/2007 01:35:52
 Chez2199  .The hardest word to say is goodbye
I Like to say See Ya Later. It's not so final. It may be another 10 years but i will see you again!
Tue 
11/20/2007 19:18:05
 Chez2199  .I got the job!!!
Great news For you and Becky!! sad news for me. The Family is heading to Minnesota tonight when Resse gets off Work. Visit the family for the Holiday weekend. We will be getting back Sunday late. WE need to get together at least one night before ya leave.
Sun 
11/11/2007 00:00:00
 Jim  Veterans Day
Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is celebrated on the same day as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.
Fri 
11/09/2007 16:37:50
 jim  2nd Street Bridge
Fri 
11/09/2007 16:25:08
 jim  The Spaghetti Factory
Thu 
11/08/2007 22:59:38
 jim  More Birds
Thu 
11/08/2007 12:07:51
 Chez2199  .Made a 10 minute change to this web site.
It Works~!~~~~!~!~!~!~!
Thu 
11/08/2007 12:07:51
 jim   (Reply)Made a 10 minute change to this web site.
Now, if you hover over a New Logs entry, it will come up under the Stories area.
Let me know if it doesn't work in your browser.
Tue 
11/06/2007 20:59:57
 jim  Louisville,KY-PetersParty
Tue 
11/06/2007 20:59:57
 jim   (Reply)Louisville,KY-PetersParty
Tue 
11/06/2007 18:55:59
 jim  
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11/06/2007 18:55:59
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11/06/2007 18:55:59
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Tue 
11/06/2007 18:16:58
 jim  Louisville,KY-Colts,Peter,Heather,Jeff,Zoe
Mon 
11/05/2007 08:36:03
 jim  The life of a consultant...
You work. You make good money.
Your contract ends. You wait.
You wonder if you'll ever work again.
It takes a level of faith to do what I do.
What happens if the phone doesn't ring, or if I don't get that email for my next contract?
This is the second time I've ventured out-of-state for a contract.
I don't know where I'll be working next.
I don't how much I'll be making.
Being in between is awkward.
I could never do this if I was alone.
But there are benefits.
You get plenty of time off.
You get to see new places.
You get to make new friends.
The sad thing is, you are in a world all of your own.
Few people understand what its like, not being attached to a job.
Mon 
11/05/2007 02:13:40
 jim  Jesse came by...burned his hand really bad!
We offered him vinegar ice water and beer.
It was a small offering. He drank it all.
It was nice that he came to us.
I was amazed.
We haven't told many people where we live. We go out a lot.
Jesse is a popular guy. He's got an excellent personality.
Anyway, he hung out and watched a movie with us, while soaking his hand in beer.
And then he mozied off to his 7th floor apartment.
Mon 
11/05/2007 02:05:21
 jim  Talked to Tony N
He's doing well. He's programming in C#, and doing web programming.
They only worry about IE and FireFox, which is a relief.
All I test for on this website IE, Firefox, and now, Safari. Netscape is just too rough to code for.
Anyway, Tony's found the Lord, and quit drinking, which is cool.
I believe whatever leads you to doing the right thing in life, is the right thing to follow.
So, he's doing GREAT! He sounds GREAT! He is GREAT!
And I am glad I called my old friend.
Thu 
11/01/2007 14:58:28
 sae  .You just get used to some things
Howl... Time for you to donate your iPhone to Kevin Short, and buy yourself a landline. So, what's the story with it?
Thu 
11/01/2007 14:58:28
 jim   (Reply)You just get used to some things
My site goes up and down.
Insight (the internet) goes up and down.
AT&T goes up and down.
And I took a shower with no hot water again.
My IPhone shows me 5 bars even when it isn't even working.
I just found out my cell phone hasn't worked since Tuesday.
So, I actually did get called for an interview today. :(
I rescheduled for tommorrow at 5pm.
Sat 
10/27/2007 21:41:52
 jim  4thStLive,KY-Halloween BalloonMan
Sat 
10/27/2007 21:07:58
 jim  4thStLive,KY-Halloween Babes
Sat 
10/27/2007 21:06:24
 jim  Louisville,KY-4thStLive Halloween Becky
Sat 
10/27/2007 20:58:24
 jim  4thStLive,KY-Halloween Babe Sullys
Sat 
10/27/2007 20:37:22
 jim  4thStLive,KY-Halloween Knight
Sat 
10/27/2007 19:11:58
 jim  Louisville,KY-4thStLive Halloween SullysContest
Fri 
10/26/2007 21:51:18
 jim  Gosh!!! What I love about Louisville!
The people have smiling eyes. They have great HAIR! They love to photographed, and they love to be extreme.
It's like every one here is the star of their own show.
This place really grows on you.
Fri 
10/26/2007 20:38:30
 jim  4thStLive,KY-DiamondRio
Fri 
10/26/2007 12:26:10
 sae  .Last Day on my Louisve contract
HOWL!!!!!!!
Thu 
10/25/2007 22:16:46
 jim  4thStLive,KY-ThreeDogNight

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