http://thejaxx.net who the hell knows Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:56:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Back to work and it hurts. I've actually been back now for 3 weeks, and things are getting easier to deal with, but I still get the ache's and such. Specially after having therapy 2 mornings a week. My therapist is a bit concerned by my progress and that is making me ... http://thejaxx.net/2008/10/15/time-for-work/ it tolls for thee. Today I was informed by a friend that someone I and many others know and have worked closely with, passed on Sept 9. This phone call came while I was napping and it really woke me up. All I could do is sit there trying to figure ... http://thejaxx.net/2008/09/11/send-not-to-ask-for-whom-the-bell-tolls/ *second attempt* I know its been a few weeks... ok, more then a few. But things are going well. Physical therapy is helping alot and I am hoping to get back to work in some form this month. We'll see after the follow-up with the doc this month. Sitting at home is taking ... http://thejaxx.net/2008/09/09/im-still-alive/ Torpedo Test Very interesting video of an Australian sub sinking a U.S. Warship during co-op training off the coast of Hawaii in June-July 2008. read more | digg story http://thejaxx.net/2008/07/24/my-torpedo-is-bigger-then-yours/ I love Cake's music and they're great in concert. But sometimes I wonder about some of their messeges they put out: A single stadium concert releases 500 to 1000 tons of carbon dioxide, which is between 25 and 50 times more than the average American produces in a year. Perhaps it ... http://thejaxx.net/2008/07/13/sometimes-i-wonder/ Haven't done much posting lately, obviously. Haven't done much of anything actually lately. Reason being, the back issue's I posted about. The MRI results were basically what I expected. My back is torn up. Two bulding discs and a tear. So I was sent in for an epidural steroid shot. And boy ... http://thejaxx.net/2008/07/08/shot-in-the-back/ So as the old phrase goes, 'Getting old is a bitch.' Its true. While i'm still considered relatively young, being only 35, my body has been showing the signs of not being so young anymore. Sore joints, sore back, more sleep, grey hair, receding hairline and weight gain. Weight gain.. ok.. this one ... http://thejaxx.net/2008/06/07/of-age-and-doctors/ Meg's birthday was earlier this week. June 3rd to be exact. The day before we went to the Mariners game (they lost of course) with her dad and stepmom to celebrate with them. We spent some alone time together and opened her gifts. She got Wii Fit, Volume 2 of 007, Indiana ... http://thejaxx.net/2008/06/05/loved-ones-and-birthdays/ Day/Week/Month - When ever I post em. Google Map Bewbs Go Figure. http://thejaxx.net/2008/06/02/link-of-the/ Haven't posted much lately as there hasn't been much to post. Saw Iron Man, Indiana Jones, etc. And getting ready to celebrate Meg's B-Day. I'm hoping she doesn't know what her present is and what kind of cake she's getting, but she's good at guessing shit. Maybe i'm just that obvious? Weather here ... http://thejaxx.net/2008/06/01/update/