August 30

Well, my continuous daily blog streak will come to an end tomorrow, but only for a couple of days. I will return before the holiday weekend is over.

Jennie seems exhausted from all the extra work being thrown her way. Mainly, she appears mildly dehydrated and has been getting leg cramps from standing up all day. She will be fine with a little rest. This weekend will be a great time for her to relax and unwind at the wedding.



Happy Labor Day! Stay safe and all that junk...

LINK OF THE DAY: The World Without Us...

Until Labor Day,
Dave T.

August 29 ( 12 weeks pregnant )

Today was a busy, yet successful day in the salt mines. Unfortunately, I am finding less and less time to create blog entries... :)



I am proud to say I am now completely Comcast-free! Having spent my entire lunch break driving to the outer limits of middle Tennessee and back, it was satisfying to unload my vastly underperforming, digital HD cable box. I chose not to deliver a rant to the apathetic clerk -- instead, I will save my constructive criticisms for the Comcast online survey. If we had more than one cable company (i.e., competition) in middle Tennessee, maybe we would have a better product? I believe there is a reason more than 2 out of 3 homes in my neighborhood have a dish...

Okay, I will step off of my soapbox now.

Tomorrow evening, Jennie and I will begin our journey to see my sister, Daina's wedding. No internet access will force me to be "blog"-less for a few days. Hold the fort down while I am away...

LINK OF THE DAY: the 50 best cookie recipes on the 'net!

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.

August 28

My DSL internet service is scheduled to be turned on by 5pm CST today. So, I will be officially Comcast-less tomorrow, once and for all... My Yahoo.com email address is the best way to reach me (if you get any "message undeliverable" emails returned from my obsolete comcast.net address).

Words simply cannot express how pleased I am with our satellite TV service (now having it for over a week). Dish Network and DirecTV are analogous to a refreshing glass of ice cold Coke and Pepsi. While both satellite services have a strong following, choosing one over the other really depends on your taste or TV-viewing needs. Then, you have (Comcast) the forgotten, curdled glass of milk left out in the garage for several days. Thirst may tell you to drink it, but the sickness that follows will turn you away forever!

Oh yeah, Jennie is doing well... Very sleepy, but happy. :)



LINK OF THE DAY: Introducing the smallest park in the world!

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.

August 27

Today was one of those days where I just couldn't get caught up at work...

Each time I began to create this blog entry, something else came up. So, here I am. Nothing terribly exciting to report. Jennie is doing great!

I believe I will now go trim the backyard in this 105 degree heat. Twelve pounds of sweat flowing from my forehead like a sprinkler will do wonders for the yard! As long as I drink lots of water and wear a ball cap to cover my bald mug, I should be just fine.

Enjoy your Monday night!



LINK OF THE DAY: Tonight's lunar eclipse info...

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.

August 26

Back from Memphis!

It's nice to be home after 3 days of visiting Graceland, the Peabody Ducks, and eating tons of good barbecue while listening to live Blues music.

Following last Friday's appointment, Jennie and I hit the road for the land of Elvis. Our hotel was just off of Beale Street in the heart of downtown. A few welcome drops of rain fell Saturday afternoon as we were leaving Graceland; otherwise, it was mildly hot with a nice breeze. We were so exhausted Friday night, we drifted off to sleep around 8:30pm. Last night, we fought off sleep until 10pm (God, we're getting old). I now feel fully refreshed and completely re-energized. Jennie is taking a nap as I type...



LINK OF THE DAY: Here's a guy we saw perform last night...

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.

August 25

Just a quick update...

I wanted to keep my posting streak alive. More to come tomorrow. I will completely fill you in on our weekend later.

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.

August 24

Today is Jennie's appointment to see her new OBGYN. Hopefully, this consultation will provide some clarification on what we may expect from here on out.

Sorry for the short post, but I need to run for now...

I will update later if we find out anything exciting.

EVENING UPDATE: Today's appointment went well. Dr.Wise performed a quick ultrasound on Jennie's belly and we all saw the baby move. It was very exciting! As expected, it's still a bit early to hear the heartbeat using a Doppler device. Jennie's next appointment and ultrasound is scheduled for Thursday, September 20th (15 weeks, 1 day). We will find out the baby's sex around October 24th (20 weeks). Boy or girl, it does not matter to me.


When you absolutely, positively have to go...

LINK OF THE DAY: 15 Web Addresses for Wasting Time...

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.

August 23

Happy Anniversary to me! It's been a "duck egg" -- well, as a youngster, that's what I used to call a decade. Since Jennie has to work late today, we will probably celebrate in front of the TV with an overflowing bowl of cereal. How's that for romantic?

I am anxious to see what tomorrow's OBGYN appointment provides (if anything). Call it OCD, if you will, but the uncertainty of not knowing when Jennie's future ultrasounds will take place is killing me. While I like to pretend to be spontaneous and full of adventure, those who know me well realize I am full of something else! hehehe Oh well, a control freak I am not, but high-level planning, structure, and a routine are a must!

"Chance favors the prepared mind." -- Louis Pasteur


10 YEARS AGO TODAY, DAVE & JENNIE TOOK THEIR VOWS...


LINK OF THE DAY: Wireless electricity? What will they think of next?

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.

August 22 ( 11 weeks pregnant )

Tomorrow marks my 10th year wedding anniversary with Jennie. When a girl says, "really, don't get me a gift", should that be translated into "hey buster, you better get me a really special gift!" ? hehe :)

I suppose Friday's appointment with Jennie's new OBGYN is simply a routine "getting-to-know-you" visit. No ultrasounds will be performed this week, unfortunately. In fact, I honestly have no clue when the next one will take place. I know that gender can be determined between weeks 15 and 20, so I imagine Jennie will have at least one during that window.

Quick question: I am actively looking for a new blog "template" background. Leave a quick comment (anonymously if you prefer) and let me know if you prefer a dark color scheme or if the light colors are easier on your eyes...

Enjoy your hump day!



LINK OF THE DAY: Spread the love for DVR...

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.

August 21

Unfortunately, Jennie's employer is showing no mercy these days (denying requested time off, requiring extra hours worked, etc). Although she is considered a "part time employee", Jennie has been working nearly 40 hours per week filling in for several co-workers out on maternity leave. I suppose the most painful part is the commuting time; after an exhausting day, she drives over an hour each way to work and home. Ouch!

Now that the temperatures across middle Tennessee have fallen to the upper 90's, I need to start mowing my yard again. Officially, we are only a month away from Jennie's favorite season: Autumn.

The remaining leaves (those that successfully avoided becoming wilted and necrotic) will develop beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow in the next six to eight weeks...

Don't you just love the Fall? Labor Day, Football, Halloween. For me, while nature cleanses itself with death and dying, it's a time of hope and renewal -- as Hockey season begins! Training camp starts in a few short weeks.



LINK OF THE DAY: Are you addicted to the Internet?

Until tomorrow,
Dave T.