Movin' to the Barrio..

Well, I've been here for two weeks now and all my neighbors are totally cool. I'm jammin' right now to "Sweating Bullets" by Megadeath to get them all back for two weeks of Mexican Polka, LOL! Prior to that it was "Forclosure of A Dream" hehehehe! Some Pantera "Cowboys From Hell" is coming next.

But truly, all are way cool and everyone's got dogs and pickups. That **** trancends all barriers and starts good conversations. So far I've met the neighbors on the North, South and West sides. All is good and I may have some side work too.

I still have to brush up on my Espanol when visting the liquor store, but they get my drift. The best part is the food. I got enough food from the "Tamale Kitchen" for $16 to last me four days easy, lol! Great food too and the mild chile even makes me sweat. I love hot food. Their tamales are the real deal, wrapped in steamed corn husk. MMmmmmm!

Today I added another outlet on the inside of my server room (yes, I know AC too), re-routed all the Qwest phone lines even though I don't need them (I've been in telecom for 14 years and never paid for land or cell lines and I'm presently a systems engineer for a VOIP provider), ran 7 new CAT5E runs and terminated, built out the basement closet into a server room complete with shelves and lighting, ran coax into all possible TV locations and terminated, ripped out all the crap wire in the basement, AC and phone and began to set up my network.

The kid who has been doing the framing got way too drunk last night and didn't show but that's OK as him and his bro didn't get in my way today. We'll see if he shows on Sunday. Cleaned up a bunch of demo garbage too. He's a good worker but young and stupid in the same way I was at his age. All I can do is try to explain to him how that behavior will hurt him in the long run in a way that doesn't sound like I'm preaching. Maybe I just give a **** too much sometimes. This isn't because I want the basement finished but because I really want to relay my experiences so he doesn't fk up like I did. Oh yeah, he got a DUI on labor day Friday which set things back a bit. I knew it was trouble on Friday when I got home he said "Well, I got to go pick up a bar for my house" and the landlord had just paid him cash, lol!

Well, just thought I'd let you all know what I was up to and why I haven't been around. Since the ex is still freakin' asking for money for utilities, it just may take that much longer until I get everything in order. The ***** is relentless and thank goodness I never married her or lived with her long enough for us to be considered common law. I just wish I had Turbo, my GSD and I do miss helping Mellisa with her homework. The ex would just yell at her, not help her think about the answer, sigh...., Hell, I could have her laughing and learning and the same time. Oh well... Fk it.

Cudachick, if you're reading this, I got a picture for ya. It was me at my prime, lol! No, no nudity but there is some serious mullet going on, lol! I'll get a more recent pic of me and maxi including all the gray for everyone pretty damn soon.

To all of those still awake after reading this Heineken inspired rant, tip one for me if it's after dark, if not, brew a good cup 'o' java and have a drink on me. :)

Joe