The Life and Times of Jim
Hi, there. I'm Jim. Welcome to my phlog!
This site was written for Las Vegas, then LouisVille. Now, it seems to be about anywhere. In these phlogs, you'll see a lot of my personal notes and pictures. I like to post my observations here to remember life and celebrate it. I'm not religious. I don't pray for good fortune. I'm ecstatically grateful for the gift of life and I think our time should be remembered and not taken for granted. I'm not a writer. I think pictures tell stories so much better than words. I love just about everything in this life, and, I guess that would have to include you. So, if you've seen me, don't be surprised if your picture is in here somewhere. Of all the critters, people are absolutely the most interesting. 
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Thu 
04/26/2012 19:22:25
 jim  LeClaire,IA-Cool little town
Sun 
04/22/2012 17:51:50
 jim  Moline,IL-Races
Heard some racing sounds outside on this Sunday afternoon. Freezing, so cold outside, we decided to go out and chase down the excitement. About 1/4 of a mile away, through the trees, there was dirt race track. Lots of Fun, but oh so cold!
Sun 
04/22/2012 15:47:18
 jim  Moline Races
Thu 
04/19/2012 19:58:36
 jim  Davenport,IA-Riverside
Thu 
04/19/2012 08:43:21
 jim  Davenport,IA-Jim
Wed 
04/18/2012 20:08:16
 jim  Moline,IL-RedGinger

So Lonely in this restaurant!
Wed 
04/18/2012 03:38:51
 jim  Rules of Consulting
  • If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
  • A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.
  • Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
  • For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
  • He who hesitates is probably right.
  • Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with.
  • No one is listening until you make a mistake.
  • Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.
  • To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research.
  • Two wrongs are only the beginning.
  • Work is accomplished by those employees who are still striving to reach their level of incompetence.
  • The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up. (Project Management at its best).
  • Tue 
    04/17/2012 17:30:48
     jim  Moline,IL-Apartment
    The water looked bad, which was so depressing, but once the pipes cleaned out, this was a GREAT apartment! With the great service, lease, and price ($590 a month), I think Fox Pointe was the only apartment for us. Everything about it was great!
    Sun 
    04/15/2012 19:07:12
     jim  Milan,IL-Rain!
    Sat 
    04/14/2012 21:27:14
     jim  Moline,IL-Jumers Casino
    Sat 
    04/14/2012 15:48:31
     jim  Omaha,NE-Picking up the Van
    Thu 
    04/12/2012 09:50:51
     jim  Trippin in Illinois
    Tue 
    04/10/2012 17:01:02
     jim  Milan,IL-JohnDeere
    Sun 
    04/08/2012 19:03:19
     jim  Davenport,IA-River Views
    Sun 
    04/08/2012 12:10:43
     jim  RockIsland,Ill-Motel Search :^(
    Sun 
    04/08/2012 11:34:24
     jim  Moline,IL-RiverBoat Dreamin
    Fri 
    04/06/2012 14:34:18
     jim  Omaha,NE-Old Market
    Tue 
    04/03/2012 15:05:24
     jim  Cheyenne,WY
    Tue 
    04/03/2012 12:24:45
     jim  I80,WY-Mountains
    Tue 
    04/03/2012 12:22:20
     jim  I80,WY-Jim Altitudiness
    Mon 
    04/02/2012 18:36:50
     jim  ParkCity,UT
    Mon 
    04/02/2012 17:52:14
     jim  Near ParkCity,UT
    Mon 
    04/02/2012 17:45:20
     jim  Near ParkCity,UT
    Mon 
    04/02/2012 16:20:06
     jim  I15,UT
    Mon 
    04/02/2012 14:35:35
     jim  I15,UT
    Mon 
    04/02/2012 14:18:12
     jim  Vegas to Utah
    Sun 
    04/01/2012 01:43:45
     jim  Vegas,NV-Gabriel,Sonny,Becky,Jim
    Sat 
    03/31/2012 20:19:05
     jim  Jims Birthday Party at GMas
    Sat 
    03/31/2012 19:47:43
     jim  Jims Birthday Party at Gmas
    Sat 
    03/31/2012 00:37:34
     jim  For anyone who doesn’t know me
    For anyone who doesn't know me, I'm part of a group of computer programmers (consultants) who bounce around this country like balls on a pool table after a good break.
    I've been doing it for almost a decade now.

    We're all characters, and we're all trapped in the whirlwind that comes with this addiction. We can't get out.
    The rewards are pure adrenaline with its builtin fear of failure.
    The ground is no longer solid. I think, for me, I do it to validate myself and my existence.
    We intrude into other peoples lives, people who have stability.
    Their ground is stable, but most don't realize it, even though they've been doing the same thing for so many years.

    Its rare that I have pause to reflect, but I have time right now.
    In two days, we'll be entering new states, meeting new people and leaving the familiar behind. Everything will be different.
    The game rules will change and failure is never an option.

    Herein lies my heart. I'll never be alone. I'll never be bored. Those are perhaps, my biggest fears.

    I'm home now, where over 47 people have lived over the past 26 years.
    All of them passed through after a couple of months. Many are dead. Most are somewhere out there.
    I see their faces, hear their voices. Its in this place, they'll live as long as I do.
    I think these people were all great and it's been a pleasure to be their host. 
     
    Thu 
    03/29/2012 17:58:26
     jim  MtCharleston,NV-Clouds
    Thu 
    03/29/2012 17:26:56
     jim  MtCharleston,NV
    Thu 
    03/29/2012 17:09:38
     jim  MtCharleston,NV
    Thu 
    03/29/2012 16:30:04
     jim  MtCharleston,NV
    Wed 
    03/28/2012 08:55:19
     jim  Vegas,NV-Gabriel Dr, Mustang
    Tue 
    03/27/2012 21:49:48
     jim  Vegas,NV-Strip
    Tue 
    03/27/2012 21:40:14
     jim  Vegas,NV-Strip
    Tue 
    03/27/2012 15:29:37
     jim  Vegas,NV-Joes Crab Shack
    Mon 
    03/26/2012 19:10:09
     jim  Vegas, NV-New Orleans

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