Maybe it was a bad idea. On the way back from a very pleasant evening at an Irish pub I suggested making a drinking game of the Vice Presidential debate. With a word list that included "America", "taxes", "spending", and "Iraq" the last thing I remember is vomiting into a bush...I think that was a word as well ( Read more... )

Ah, strange to say the day has come that I miss Hattiesburg. Katie finally got a real job to start off her career, but its in small-town Mississippi. Vicksburg, where the Confederate spirit never went out. We have installed ourselves in a big old house on a hill--with a wide porch, white stucco, and green trim--overlooking Washington Street, old ( Read more... )

Well I was wrong about the ship going to California, but I was right about not having any time in Japan. My only real exposure to the culture was a long car ride with the agent from Narita airport to Kawasaki by way of the Yokohama Customs House. This is the industrial heartland, something straight out of an anime. See this and you know America is ( Read more... )

Well, as usual I can barely be bothered to post while I'm at home. Haven't even bothered to put up pictures from months ago. Its been a good vacation though, nearly four and a half months. Highlights include ( Read more... )

Take my bike...please!

Remember that Chinese motorcycle I bought on impulse a couple years back? Man time flies. Still have it sitting in storage, barely ridden. Needs a home. Specs...

2005 SunL SuperSport 200200cc single cylinder, aircooled motor. Chinese knockoff of Honda dirtbike engine ( Read more... )

Mission...Semi-accomplished

Cadillac Pictures

Check it out, I've gotten something done with the Cadillac. Its currently in the shop where they are welding in a new roof header section. Also going to weld up all the holes from where the vinyl top was. Paint hood, fender, etc. The canvas top is expected to arrive soon. Should be pretty pimp!

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Status: Unemployed
Location: Project Lounge, Biloxi
Mission: Get something done with the ol' Cadillac

EvilBastard

Set a Course for Los AngelesWell folks, it's been a while since I've updated. You could say I've been too busy having fun. This job turned out pretty well. I've not made much money, but I've had a good time and seen a fair bit of Hawaii. From Maui to Kauai to Waikiki, I can now say "Yeah, I've been there." In the last week alone I've piloted a ( Read more... )

Better DaysThings have improved substantially since last week. They somehow rustled up some reinforcements for us so we are now fully manned and back on regular four hour watches. Currently I'm on the 8x12 watch (like my last ship) but they rotate every two weeks. Only working eight hours a day is like being on vacation, so I'm finally enjoying ( Read more... )

Long time no post. This day finds me working on the cruise ship Pride of Hawaii, island hopping. I'm sure its fun for the passengers, and the hotel and food service people seem to be having fun, but I have yet to have a chance to enjoy it ( Read more... )