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Pinball Pilgrimage

Posted: January 25, 2009 by datechguy in personal
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Had a fun little day hitting three locations with the youngest going from pinball machine to pinball machine to pinball machine. We started with The Adams Family , progressed to Theatre of Magic, and finished off with Terminator 2.

Well for $4 and a couple of small pizzas we got 3 hours of serious pinball. Its a great bit of fun and a great way to relieve stress. I recommend it as the best therapy in the world when you need to unwind.

Pure Grain has a bit of a kick

Posted: January 24, 2009 by datechguy in personal
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Back from the party, a lovely gathering at the home of a very liberal friend of mine.

It is always important to remember that politics are politics but friendship trumps it.

If you are a fan of offbeat radio and a little video might I suggest the WDOA blog here. It isn’t my scene but it might be yours.

Was offered spiked eggnog. It had a bit of a kick I didn’t care for the taste, never been an eggnog guy but the wife liked it.

The kick came from 190 proof grain alcohol. I tried it straight and found it much better than the eggnog. Tasted kinda like Anisette to me but It’s not something I’d have again. Sort of like when I tried Mead at Steve’s place except it tasted better.

Given the choice I’d much rather have Lambrusco any day.

Off to the party

Posted: January 24, 2009 by datechguy in personal
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I’ll be heading off to a friend’s party in a bit so if your comments are not approved in a timely manor that’s why.

Unfortunately the couple that was coming with us has one mother and one daughter down sick, but that means I might take a detour to show the wife where Anna Maria College is.

Since that visit the boy’s been accepted to Emmanuel, Fitchburg State, Bridgewater State, Curry and Newbury with various scholarship packages offered. So far Anna Maria has the offered best financial package of the batch but he’s reached no decision yet. I’m sure he’ll visit at least a couple more before the final decision is made.

Goodbye Feb vacation and Good Friday

Posted: January 21, 2009 by datechguy in local stuff, personal
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To make up for all the days lost to the Ice Storm last month Fitchburg will be eliminating February vacation and the Good Friday from the days off this year.

My son will not be amused but then again he will not be going to school in July either.

Not sure if Catholic Schools will follow suit on Feb vacation but they sure won’t on Good Friday.

My wife who works in Leominster will be sleeping in that week with a large smile on her face.