– I’ve been corresponding with another blogger who is thinking about buying the same model iPod
In her response, she let me know that the pink iPod
And with that one comment, my respect for pink iPod
– This same blogger is also a member of Ptolemy Krewe, one of the krewes associated with Carnival Memphis. Ptolemy has their grand coronation ball in a couple of weeks, a formal affair at the University Club where they crown their King and Queen for the year. Now, this is going to generate a lot of excitement. People are going to read about it in the newspaper’s society pages, in RSVP magazine, etc., and they’re going to be thinking, “This sounds like fun, how can I be a part of this?” And many of them, living in the 21st century, will turn to the Internet for answers.
And what they will find is that Ptolemy, in this very important time of year when they will be generating so much interest, forgot to renew its domain name.
From Network Solutons: “ptolemymemphis.com: This domain name expired on 02/03/2006 and is pending renewal or deletion.”
Way to go guys.
Seriously though, I have heard a lot of good things about the group from members and people who have been to the events as invited guests. “You should check it out, Paul,” they told me. “For $300 a year (or whatever the joining fee is, I forget) you get to go out and drink and party all year.” The thing is, though, I do that already, why pay $300?
– The Rapscallions took the show on the road to try trivia night at TJ Mulligan’s last night. We finished just out of the money, pulling into third place with one question left, but then missing the final question. Hmmm… I’ll make an occasional guest appearance at Mulligan’s for trivia, but I can’t see myself doing it on a weekly basis. I definitely won’t be there next Thursday, due to the Dempseys playing at the Flying Saucer.
– Plans for tonight: Try not to get killed in a wreck on the way home. That is, if the predicted 1 to 4 inches of snow and ice falls this afternoon. Having to drive home from work in that is stressful, and there are always people who go “You’re leaving work early? Psssshhhhhht…. Memphis drivers are such wussies, letting a little snow and ice scare them. WHERE I COME FROM we drive in two feet of snow!” And so those people make everyone else feel peer pressured not to leave work early, and they risk life and limb when they do get out and drive. So, to those “where I come from” people I say: STFU. Wait, this really ticks me off, so just the acronym won’t do it. SHUT THE FUCK UP. It’s not a matter of me being able to drive home in the snow and ice. I know I have the driving skills to get home. The problem is, the other Memphis drivers who think it’s completely normal to go 50 mph down Poplar Ave. when there’s ice on the road. And then there’s the drivers who think they’re immune to winter accidents because they have an SUV, and so they tail 3 feet behind you on the I-40 as you’re trying to see through the sleet. And this isn’t Chicago or Minneapolis: we don’t have a fleet of salt trucks and plows to clear the major streets. So if you think I’m a slacker because I leave early, that’s just too damn bad. Work isn’t important enough for me to risk bodily injury or damage to my car.
– Okay, tangent over. Back to plans for tonight. First thing I have to do when I get home is re-sign my lease. If by that time Downtown has turned into a Winter Wonderland, I’ll probably grab my camera and walk around and take some snow pictures for my Memphis Wallpaper site. Otherwise I may join a buddy of mine at Sleep Out’s for Fish Races.
– Crap. The temperature has dropped from 41 to 36 as I’ve typed this. We may be in for it. Guess I better go get some work done so I can get out quick…