Untouched for so long that it's just getting silly

Okay, so this space has gone on close to three weeks without any updates. Needless to say, that's a record of some sort. It certainly says something about something. I think it shows me how I'm starting to feel about this space. I know that for the last few months any actual thought going into my posts has been slowly evaporating, and well.... I clearly don't care like I used to, so I'm not going to be forcing myself to update this thing with any regularity just for updating's sake. That's not to say I won't be, but I'm getting the feeling that I as far as a daily venting of my thoughts, opinions, etc. this space has served its purpose.

I'm coming to this conclusion, as quite frankly, as there have been all kinds of things going on in the last few weeks, which I haven't much felt the need to comment on. At least not here. That said, because anyone reading this space seems to care about what I have to say, I'm going to give you a run down of what's been going on with me as, quite frankly, some of it has been pretty cool. I'm also going to post some funny-type stuff at the end for those of you who enjoy those little pieces of internet wonderfulness that manage to trickle down to me.

First off, as you might recall, the pipe band was off to a contest in Pleasanton, CA again this year. Again, I had the bright idea to just stay up and pack the night before the early morning flight (8:40, but being international... you know.....). Joining me in this great plan were Jaclyn and Jeff (another piper in the band). So we stayed up, watched some movies, and had our pre-flight showers (both to wake ourselves up and for the sake of those sitting beside us) and found ourselves at the airport with plenty of time.

Wanting to check in together, we all waited and waited. With one girl forgetting her drum, another guy forgetting his passport, and a third missing the connecting flight he was supposed to get from Montreal, there was much eye-rolling to go with all the waiting. Group flights are always a clusterfuck, aren't they??

Anyway, the trip ended up being most excellent, in spite of the 105ºF heat (IN THE SHADE!!!). Highlights include actually walking up Lombard St. from the bottom with Jaclyn (one of the few things I managed to miss last year), and beating Windsor on Saturday for the first time this season. Great way to cap what had to be the best season I've ever had in a pipe band. :)

Speaking of the band, change is afoot! We have a new Pipe Major and almost an entirely new drum corps. We're meeting this Sunday to get some details sorted out, but to be honest, the people taking over are some of the guys that I grew up on the games circuit with, playing against each other before any of us were even shaving. Kinda cool. They've been competing in Scotland for the last 6 years, including multiple World Championships with Shotts, so there's definitely some bigtime experience there, despite their age. Should be a nice kick to the balance of power back here in lil' ol' Ontario!

Anyway, life is slowly getting back to normal here, and that is where I will have to leave this tale, as I'm not certain of when I'll be back around these parts. I'll leave you with the following:

This is the suite that a few of us from work (DC, Anand, Gord and myself) will be watching Wednesday's Jays game from! Effing sweet, huh?

Here is a hilarious eBay item that Greg sent me... read the description. Just too much.

And finally, for any of you who once enjoyed Tecmo Bowl on Nintendo, bear witness to the awesomeness that was (is?) Bo Jackson: