So I got my new Phone. It really is better then my old smartphone. Google has done a real good job with the Android OS. The only complaint that I have so far is, the lack of mail checking it has. But after using the gmail account with push. This works really nice. So anyone using a droid, really should use gmail for the quick email updates. If not, the pop/imap will only check every 15min. Just my 2cents.
After hacking my AppleTV, things started to work better as my kid did not have to touch DVDs any longer. Well he is now wanting to play games and the Wii has CDs. As I don’t really want him touching them, a friend turned me on to USB Loader. This allows me to add a USB Hard drive and copy all my games to it. So now, all you have to do is turn on the Wii and find the game you want to play. Check this demo out…
Christmas was great this year. My 3yr old really enjoyed himself as did my family. I am really sad to see it be over so soon. However, my wife got me one of the best gifts ever. One of the things I like to do is watch “The Christmas Story” all day. Not sure why, as I own it. But I guess it has been something I have always done. So this year, she got me the leg lamp. After opening it, the first thing she said was “NO” as she knew that I was going to put it in the front window.
On the other hand, my son got a real drum set. Lucky for mom and me that the grandparents got mute pads. After a few hours he realized that the pads come off and that the drums make alot of sound….. Oh well, I knew it was coming. Keep rock’n little man.
So as born and raised in Williamsburg, I always hated summertime. This is when us locals had to deal with the tourists. But not so much anymore. We now have to look out for the transplants. So if you are not sure what a transplant is, let me tell you. These are the people that move to the area with there life savings. You can spot them two ways.
First: These people have something on there car about Williamsburg. Like a sticker with WMBG or there licence plate has DUKEOG ST or something to that effect.
Second: You will get behind this person doing 40MPH in a 45MPH zone. But when the speed changes to 35MPH, they are still driving 40MPH. What gives, did someone not explain to you the concept behind the speed limit sign and that little pedal to the right that you put your foot on. UGH!!!
Okay, this trend is getting worse by the day, and it seems to be more common than ever. I drive I-64 everyday. Most of these people are men and women talking on their cell phones. They really need to ban cell phone usage while driving. The majority of people can not talk and drive simultaneously. My life is more important than a stupid cell phone conversation that can wait 10 minutes until they get home.
Last there are the people that drive slow in the left lane. The left lane is designed for passing only. You people force us who want to pass to pass in the right lane or get bunched up behind you. The left lane is not made for traveling. GET OVER.
Okay, so I am a bit of a nerd. Oh well. That is good and bad sometimes. But anyways I am so ready for a new phone the AndriodOS seems to be the way I want to go. My friends and co-workers are getting this but I have to wait til January 10th…. Wow that is so far away.
My family pulls up to the bank the other day behind this huge SUV. The funny part is that it takes the driver 3 times to get into the lane. I would think that the first time would have been a hint that this car is way to big for them. But for some reason these small people think they have to have big cars and take up two parking spots etc. You can spot these type of people by two ways. First, the person can not drive . Second when you pass them, they are sitting 2in from the wheel. Has anyone told them how unsafe this is. I really think if you have to drive that close you need a smaller car. After shaking my head at them, I remembered a MADTv skit about the normal SUV driver. Thought I would share…
Driving to work today, I am sitting in traffic again. As always on the peninsula side of 64. VDOT feels that 2 lanes is way more then needed for this side of the water. Again a 12mile drive should not take more then 30min. What ever… That’s another post sometime. But as I am sitting in traffic I get up to the neat LED signs that tell you problems that maybe ahead. Mm okay, what does it say…. “Drive Safe and Buckle up”. For real, you could not tell me that “Accident ahead and Left lane blocked” VDOT, is it that you are lazy or do you really not know how to use all this neat technology that my tax paying dollars bought?
Okay, so I eat out a lot. I am sure the list of why I should not is just as long as why I do. But I have to say that I do eat out at McDonald’s a lot. The McDonald’s on 4521 John Tyler HWY (Store 16406) just plain sucks. To start, once I was charged for Mayo. Wow really. Then one time I was in there with my family and asked for a cup for water. I was told that would be 0.30 cents. Come on… I am already a paying customer. Here is an idea. If you are trying to save money, why not turn the Cable TV service off. Because the only people watching that TV is your employees as the volume is so high I don’t eat in anymore. But last night was where I draw the line. I am the second person in line. After waiting for more then 12min I finally get my food. Boy that is some fast food. The owner of these McDonald’s should really take notes on probably one of the best McDonald’s around based on Service and food quality. Take note of store 25251. The staff is nice and the food is great. Also 99% I get my food from window 1 to window 2 within 15-20sec.
After reading this post, I think I may try to create a report card on fast food places around the area. I mean I eat out so much, I really know where to go and not go for my food. Stay tuned…. Also I added this funny below. I am sure most have already seen it. But if not, enjoy…
So I got my new Phone. It really is better then my old smartphone. Google has done a real good job with the Android OS. The only complaint that I have so far is, the lack of mail checking it has. But after using the gmail account with push. This works really nice. So anyone using a droid, really should use gmail for the quick email updates. If not, the pop/imap will only check every 15min. Just my 2cents.
Okay, so I eat out a lot. I am sure the list of why I should not is just as long as why I do. But I have to say that I do eat out at McDonald’s a lot. The McDonald’s on 4521 John Tyler HWY (Store 16406) just plain sucks. To start, once I was charged for Mayo. Wow really. Then one time I was in there with my family and asked for a cup for water. I was told that would be 0.30 cents. Come on… I am already a paying customer. Here is an idea. If you are trying to save money, why not turn the Cable TV service off. Because the only people watching that TV is your employees as the volume is so high I don’t eat in anymore. But last night was where I draw the line. I am the second person in line. After waiting for more then 12min I finally get my food. Boy that is some fast food. The owner of these McDonald’s should really take notes on probably one of the best McDonald’s around based on Service and food quality. Take note of store 25251. The staff is nice and the food is great. Also 99% I get my food from window 1 to window 2 within 15-20sec.
