And the Bad Luck Continues
Posted on June 14, 2005 by Ching under Life.
Our printer crapped out last night. It’s the printer head, of all things. The printer head is the most expensive part, too. Without it, your printer is just a big worthless box. If we hadn’t spent $60 on ink catridges a few days ago the answer would’ve been so simple. I’d been wanting to buy a newer, better printer anyway. Except, I don’t want to toss $60 worth of ink cartridges. Brian and I priced printer heads and it’s going to cost about $100 to get a replacement. The new printer idea is looking more and more appealing despit the recently purchased ink cartridgres. That’s a sunk cost anyway, right? We did find some cheap printer heads being auctioned off on eBay, but the prices just keep going up every time we check. I just want to cry. It just seems like bad things keep happening to me. Anyway, the whole fiasco cost Brian his yearly BDBJ (a birthday tradition). He was looking forward to it too because I learned to swallow not too long ago. He was kind of upset with me last night about that. But then, can you blame me? My printer just died! That’s like asking me to go to a party the day after my sister’s funeral and expecting me to go. Okay, bad example. Just kidding, Jen. I wouldn’t celebrate your demise. Though I have no doubt there are some who would. Kidding again. Anyway, what Brian doesn’t know is that I’m in a good mood today so he’s getting his BDBJ tonight. If he doesn’t check my blog tonight, he’ll be totally surprised. If he does, then he’ll have something to look forward to when I get home from class. 🙂
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Congrats to Amber!
Posted on June 12, 2005 by Ching under Poker.
She took first both sessions. That’s $140! Kick ass!
I took 3rd during the first session and then 2nd during the second session, taking $10 and $20 respectively.
Brian didn’t place during the first session but took 3rd during the second session. That’s $10 for him.
Since the buy in was $10, we basically just broke even. Of course, if you count other things then we really didn’t come out ahead. 😛
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Shuffleboard Anyone?
Posted on June 11, 2005 by Ching under Poker.
We finally got around to assembling the shuffleboard table that Brian won at Fingers last year. It had been in the garage all this time, which might not have been the wisest storage idea. The extreme temperatures in the garage caused the adhesive to loosen and now, even though this is the first time that we’ve ever that we are taking the table out of the box, the laminate is kind of peeling off on one side. As luck (or lack thereof) would have it, we can’t find the superglue.
That stuff really annoys me and I am this close to using Elmer’s glue! Brian pleads that I leave it alone, though, lest I make things worse than they are.
I remember for months after he won the shuffleboard table he used to hold it over my head. We both know who the better poker player is, but since he had won something substantial and I had not (my APL points were the only proof I had of my poker prowess, and that doesn’t really mean anything to most people) he thought that counted for something. So we kept it in the garage for a couple of reasons. One, we really had no idea where to put it in the house if we were to assemble it and two, I really didn’t want to be reminded that he’d won it. His incessant bragging was reminder enough.
Now that I’ve won the coveted poker chip set, we are on even footing so I’m no longer threatened by the shuffleboard table. I have something material to show for my poker ability now too. Brian and I are pretty competitive when it comes to poker. We are always trying to out-do one another, but it’s great because it’s what pushes us to the next level.
Anyway, the reason why we finally put the shuffleboard table together is because Brian is having his first ever private poker game. I have been vehemently against it all this time, but I figured since it’s his birthday weekend I would be agreeable and let him have his way. We figured that as people get knocked out they’ll want to find something to do. With the shuffleboard table, they’ve got lots of options (playing XBOX, PS2, PSP, getting on the internet, watching a movie/tv just to name a few) in between the first and second poker sessions.
Brian, who has lots of experience with getting knocked out early, can relate and he wants to make sure that no one gets bored. So if someone is knocked out of the game on the first hand (Chad ~ LOL! ~ you know you will never be able to live this down) and says they’re bored because they’ve got nothing to do it’s their own fault!
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Favorite Picture
Posted on June 10, 2005 by Ching under Life.
Out of all of the pictures that Jen took last Sunday, this is Brian’s favorite. I think this is my favorite also.
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Staying in Tonight
Posted on June 10, 2005 by Ching under Life, Poker.
We’re staying in tonight for several reasons. One, I’m on duty this weekend. Two, there’s a major thunderstorm right now.
Brian picked me up for lunch today and we went to B&C Creations as planned. We got there pretty early (at around 11:15 am) but too late for good parking. We had to park past the railroad tracks and walk a short distance. As early as it was, there was already a line to pay. After paying, there was a long line to the bbq buffet also. It took us about ten minutes before we actually got to the food. The wait didn’t seem that long, though, because Brian and I kept each other entertained.
We do that cuddly thing that usually only new dating couples do. We’ve never really been shy about PDAs (public displays of affection). The older guy in front us actually teased, “Are you guys cold?” He was commenting on the fact that Brian and I stood in line embracing each other. Brian and I just smiled back.
Got off work pretty late today due to unexpected last minute issues. Brian patiently waited for me in the alley. It was almost 5:30 pm so he must have been waiting for at least a half an hour.
The weather didn’t look so bad on the way home so we decided to drop my stuff off at the house, eat some Chipotle and then go to the APL headquarters for some poker. After we ate, we started driving to APL. We could see the storm in the distance. The lightning bolts lit up the sky like strobe lights. It was an amazing sight. At the time it looked like that storm was far away and we thought we would be okay. Brian actually guessed that the storm was still in the Goddard or Cheney area. He sorely underestimated how fast that storm was travelling. By the time we hit the downtown area on the highway it was really dark. After passing Kellogg, the rain was pouring so hard that we could barely see.
We took the Lincoln exit like we would if we were going to poker, but just took the on ramp back onto the highway. We were a hundred paces from the APL building but we decided to turn back. Good decision because it really started coming down. It was really scary.
Now that we have reached our house safely, Brian and I decided that we’re just going to stay in tonight. It will give me an opportunity to complete some homework and do laundry. Besides, I have to get up early tomorrow for my Saturday workout. I haven’t worked out all week and I’ve been eating so much that I feel like I’ve gained five pounds just this week alone.
Anyway, it starting to sound better outside. Hopefully the storm will pass soon. I hope you are all safely in your own homes.
Until next time,
Ching
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