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Just got back from a year in Iraq, and now enjoying the fruits of my labors!
- Put me in Coach, I’m ready to play...today...
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Actually, that title might be a bit misleading, since now I'd say my non-existance pitching career is over following my little bicycle accident last Friday night. Yep, you read that right, my bike accident.
Let me put this into perspective...last Friday's weather was perfect, so before the snow moved into the area, I decided to get one last ride in for the week. I'm out riding, crossing a major intersection, and someone decided to make a right turn directly in front of me. I swerve to avoid, slam on my breaks, miss the car, but go head-over-handlebars, landing squarely on my right shoulder and then my hip. And then my racing bike landed on top of me. Ouch. The guy at least stopped to make sure I was OK, but other than being battered and bruised, I still had my head and both arms and legs still attached (I figured I'd check everything else later). Yes, my shoulder hurt like hell, but I was alive.
I still had five miles left, and it was the shortest distance to get home, so I went home, and started slathering Icy Hot on it, and popping Motrine by the handful, that wonderful cure-all for aches and pains. I'd live.
And I did live...I went through trail on Saturday with a busted-up shoulder, Ft Eustis H3 AGM, and the rest of the long weekend. But it still was bothering me for the workweek, and I finally got an appointment to the doctor on Wednesday. I had bruised soft tissue in the shoulder area, particularly at the joint.
...guess what I was proscribed? You guessed it, Vitamine 'M'. Haha! "800mg Motrine, stretching daily, no lifting for two weeks, and if it's still bothering you in two weeks, come back." So, now I'm popping prescription strength Motrine three times a day, and still slathering Icy Hot on there as needed. Wonderful.
But it is getting better...so we'll see.
On Out ~ EunuchThursday January 24, 2008 - 07:48pm (EST) Permanent Link | 0 Comments - What's my name again, what's my name again?
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What Kristopher Means 
You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.
People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.
You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.
You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.
You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.
You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.
You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.
You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people.
Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people's problems.
Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest.
You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.
You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.Tuesday January 22, 2008 - 07:51pm (EST) Permanent Link | 0 Comments - What do you wear under your kilt?
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I just got back from an amazing show at the Ferguson Center at Christopher Newport University. It featured the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Band of the Coldstream Guards...as I already said, an amazing show! Extremely enjoyable, I so wish I could share it with everyone. It featured a pipes and drums band, and a full brass band.
The two historic bands (both date from the eighteenth century) performed a spectacular rendition of Amazing Grace, which was just hauntingly beautiful as it echoed throughout the auditorium...and it received a standing ovation, of course.
I did end up buying a CD of the performance. All in all, a great evening.
Thank you! On Out ~ Eunuch
Thursday January 17, 2008 - 10:41pm (EST) Permanent Link | 0 Comments - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
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OK, so it wasn't much snow here, but for a couple hours, it snowed in the Hampton Roads area. UNFORTUNATELY, it didn't allow me to do all the stuff I had planned! I took the day off so I could do some painting outside, maybe mow the lawn to get the last of the leaves up, and work on cleaning the office in the house. Due to the snow, I only got down one coat of paint on the garage door and the three other doors.
Not happy...but at least it wasn't a wasted day completely. I did get to run 3 miles before the snow started. And I did get to rearrange the bar/office area, hook up my old computer to pull off the good pictures, and sit by the firepace. Porthos definitely enjoyed the all-day fire!
So now, I'm sitting here in my PJs, watching a movie, finishing my chili and my tasty adult beverage, and typing away. So, I guess in retrospect, it's been a good day...
On Out ~ Eunuch
Tuesday January 15, 2008 - 10:05pm (EST) Permanent Link | 0 Comments - Viva Las Vegas
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Think of The King as you read this, since this is His Kingdom here in Vegas...VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!!!
I've been out here for almost two weeks for work, and got to spend New Years out here. One of my friends/office-mates and his girlfriend, Tony and Shiela, came out here early for New Years, so it was with friends I got to spend New Years. New Years on The Strip is amazing. Crazy. Fun. And the fireworks were great, no doubt. Yes, I've lost a little money, but it's not horrible at least. And we all had a lot of fun!
I just finished dropping M off at the airport, after spending nearly a week with her out here in Vegas, and it was a great time! We got to hit plenty of casinos (she found this penny slots game, 'Gold Fish', that is actually enjoyable, and I HATE slots), saw an the Bodies exhibit in the Tropicana, spent some time on The Strip, saw Sweeny Todd (LOVED IT), drove up to Red Rocks and Mt Charleston area to see the snow (the picture above), oh, and actually performed some work on Nellis for a few hours. It was a great time, and as always, wonderful to spend time with my new wife. But I'm still sad to have to part with her...never gets easier.
I've gotten to run into some friends, including a few I haven't seen in years. Of course, I ran into Here Kitty, one of my closest friends from VA; we haven't gotten to see each other in almost 3 months, and it's saddened me to not get to see her. Unfortunately, due to her work schedule, she, M and I couldn't meet up all at once. But that will change in a few months once she's back and M FINALLY gets to VA (keep your fingers crossed). Also met up with Jeff Johnston, Erik Axt, and Dave Witt, all classmates from college...great catching up with them. And last week on Saturday, I was able to run trail with 'never before met' friends in the all important Las Vegas Hash House Harriers. And I highly suggest checking them out when you're in the neighborhood!
Well, that's it...I've still got a couple of days left here for work, then run on back to VA for fun and excitement. It'll be good to get back home, and actually stay at home for more than a week or two. Poor Porthos will be very happy to spend time with a human again!
On Out ~ Eunuch
Facts on Las Vegas and Nevada:
* Boulder City is the only town in Nevada where gambling is illegal. Originally, this town was created to house the workers on Hoover Dam. At that time, the mayor did not want gambling so they made it illegal and it remains that way today.
* Las Vegas mega resorts are common today, but the first major resort built on the Las Vegas Strip was the El Rancho in 1947.* Elvis Presley performed in 837 consecutive sold out shows at the Las Vegas Hilton Casino.
* The Riviera was the first high-rise hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, it was nine stories tall
* Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state. The highest point is at the 13,145 foot top of Boundary Peak.
* The first airplane to land in Las Vegas occurred in 1920 and it was piloted by Jack Beckley and landed at Rockwell Field which was located on what is now the Sahara Casino property.* The average Las Vegas Valley household consumes about 230,000 gallons of water a year.
* The famous Las Vegas Strip is not located in the city of Las Vegas. The strip actually comes under the jurisdiction of Clark County.
* All-time single concert box-office record occurred in Las Vegas. The show took place on New Years eve 1999 for the Barbra Streisand concert production, at the MGM Grand, it grossed $14,694,750.00 from 12,477 tickets sold. Previous concert box-office record for a show was $13.4 million when Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras at the Giant Stadium in New York on July 20, 1996.
* In Nevada it is mandatory that video slot machines must pay a minimum of 75% back to the player, this amount is determined over the life of a slot machine.
* Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino & Hotel was opened 1992. The property opened July 2, 1973 as The Holiday Casino. The casino sits on 17.3 acres and the Carnaval Tower reaches 35-story in height.
* There is one operating slot machine in Las Vegas for every 8 residents.
* In Nyala, a man is forbidden from buying drinks for more than three people.
* Everyone walking on the streets of Elko is required to wear a mask.
* In Eureka, men are forbidden from kissing women.
* The Stardust was the first hotel/casino to add a sports book, the originator of this idea was none less than Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal.
* The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1911, is the 4th largest Chamber in the United States.
* Nevada is the largest gold producing state in the United States. Nevada is second in the world behind South Africa.
* In September of 1960, United Airlines began providing the first jetliner service to McCarran Airport.
* In 1864, the longest Morse code telegram ever sent occurred in Nevada, it was the state constitution being sent from Carson City to Washington D.C. in 1864.
* The only round courthouse in the United States is in Pershing County Nevada.
* Seventeen of the top twenty hotels in the world are located in Las Vegas. For exact room counts, click here.
* Construction workers on the Hoover Dam in 1933 were treated to a new invention, the Hard Hat. The Hard Hat was invented specifically for workers on the Hoover Dam.
* Nevada has about 50,000 miles of paved road.
* In 1957 at the Dunes Casino the first topless showgirls debuted on the Las Vegas Strip in “Minsky’s Follies”.
* For you card players enthusiasts . . . in a standard deck of cards the King of Hearts is the only King without a moustache.
* Average annual temperature in Las Vegas is 66 degrees F. The annual average daily humidity is 29%. For a complete, month to month, weather forecast, click here.
* On the average, approximately 230 marriage licenses are issued per day in Las Vegas
* In 1899, the first slot machine was invented by Charles Fey. It was called the Liberty Bell.
* Governor Fred Balzar signed into law the a bill legalizing gambling in Nevada, March 1931.
* The Wynn Casino and the Rio Casino do not have any elevator floors that start with the number 4. This is because the #4 is not lucky in Chinese culture.
* On April 14, 1870, construction of the Nevada State Capitol located in Carson City was proposed.
* The world's largest jackpot was won by a Las Vegas women. The jackpot totaled $27.58 million and it occurred on November 15, 1998.
* The largest single public works project in the history of the United States was the Hoover Dam, located about 40 miles from Las Vegas. Hoover Dam contains 3.25+ million cubic yards of concrete.
* The famous Mark Twain started his writing career as a reporter for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise.
* To over come the desert summertime heat, camels were used as pack animals in Nevada as late as 1870.
* Carson City, Nevada is one of the smallest state capitals in the United States.
* Many famous people have worked in Nevada. Jack Dempsey was the bartender and the bouncer at the Mispah Hotel and Casino.
* Another famous person who worked in Nevada was Wyatt Earp. He maintained law and order in the town of Tonopah, Nevada.
* The famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign was created in 1959.
* In 1938, saddled horses were banned from inside casinos.
* Nevada is the seventh largest state with 110,540 square miles, more than 85% of the land is federally owned.
* Nevada is famous for many items and also famous for not having a state income tax. Seven states, Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming are the only states without a state income tax.
* The beginning of the Las Vegas Strip could be contributed to the Pair-O-Dice Club, in 1931, it was the first casino to open on Highway 91.
* In 1959 marked the beginning of the longest running show in Las Vegas, Follies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel.
* First community college in Nevada opened in Elko in 1967, Great Basin College.
* In 1909 the first block of Fremont Street was paved.
* The Cal-Neva Casino in Lake Tahoe has several reasons for being famous. First, Frank Sinatra was once the owner and second, Cal-Neva is the only casino that you can stand in both Nevada and California.
* More than five million people have taken the heart-pounding ride of Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino's Desperado roller coaster located in Primm, Nevada. Still one of North America's top 10 coasters in height (209 feet), speed (85 mph), greatest drop (225 feet) and track length (5,843 feet), Desperado has thrilled passengers for more than seven years.
* Since 1993, Las Vegas has had fourteen casinos imploded to make way for progress.
* New York-New York, the hotel-casino, has been the only Strip destination casino without a marquee of its own.
Friday January 11, 2008 - 12:14am (EST) Permanent Link | 1 Comment
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