Tivo is a great thing, but there is one problem. I never know when new shows are coming.
Since I tend to fast forward through the commercial breaks, I miss the promos for new shows as well. In the last couple days I’ve realized that there are several things I have not heard about, yet want to watch. I like both Jeremiah and Horatio Hornblower, yet I was unaware that new episodes were coming. Luckily with Hornblower, I found out today, two days in advance. Unluckily with Jeremiah, I’ve already missed the first two episodes.
Tivo suggestions is good but I rarely check it, but there needs to be a companion web site that emails you info on recommended upcoming shows.
This is a symptom of the bigger problem the PVR is bringing to Television. When people stop watching promos, it’s going to be much, MUCH harder to get them to watch new things. I’m not sure what going to happen, but the way television is promoted is going to change.
Cleaning
Since Thanksgiving, I’ve been doing a little cleaning around the house. In the study here, there is a closet which is the closest thing I have to a private space in the house. That’s where I keep tools, computer bits, empty boxes, and anything else I don’t want the girls into. Over that last few months it had become full to the brim.
I cleaned it out. Below you can see all the trash I pulled out.
The old computer stuff I gave away to a bunch of people I know online from Genmay. The closet is remarkably empty now and Michele is quite happy.
On Saturday I continued to clean my desk and found even more stuff to toss out. The girls went to play at the Andersen’s during the day and Michele and I went to go see Kill Bill. Her first time, my second. Let me again stress how good this film is. Tarantino is hitting on all cylinders with this one and I eagerly await Vol. 2.
Books
I was happy to see that The Golden Transcendence by John C. Wright is now in-print. Obviously I ordered it immediately and anxiously await it’s arrival. I’m currently reading Quicksilver and I’m now getting into the flow of the book. Good thing I’m going on a business trip to Orlando this week or I might be forced to choose between the two.
Doodah Parade 2003
I finally put together a page on the Doodah Parade that I went with the kids last weekend.
Enjoy -> Doodah Parade 2003
Next year, I want you all to be in the parade with me.
Smoking a turkey
After a bit of work, I compiled the pictures into my typical story about cooking the turkey in my homemade electric smoker.
Take a gander at How to Smoke a Turkey.
Before I do this agan next year, I need to think about a better way. This works, but it’s a lot of work and I’m a lazy guy.
Why am I still up?
Because I’m so effing good at Call of Duty…
Part one done
The briskets look good and are in the oven now.
The turkey is now in the smoker. Once I’m sure that the smoke and heat get going again, I can go back to bed.
My throat hurts.
The smoker is in effect
The two briskets have just been placed in the smoker. I need to stay awake until the smoke and heat gets rolling before I can grab a little shut eye.
The rub smells great and the briskets are HUGE. Pics to follow.
Rollin’
I took today off from work, and it’s a good thing I did. I feel like crap. Sore throat and a headache. Trudging through a day of meetings, email and phone calls would have crushed me.
Instead, I prepared for the holiday. First thing, I wrapped the smoker in insulation to try to keep the temperature up. I used special water heater wrap, so it should stand up to the heat. Take a gander.
Since I was at the hardware store, a few other things around the house got done. A broken dimmer switch, an old water filter, a broken ceiling light fixture, and two pull chains all got repaired today. Go me.
In other Thanksgiving news, Heidi’s with the brining program and has a funny post.
I forgot to post a few goodies, so take a look at Brad’s post about a rainbow near work a few days ago. The pictures (thanks to Mr. P) don’t do it justice. It was the most amazing rainbow I’ve ever seen.
Being Daddy posted about the Breakup of the Wiggles. Now remeber, I work at the Disney Channel and we make and air the Wiggles. I emailed the link to our President of Entertainment, and he liked it. It’s hi-larious!
Planning
Thursday is Thanksgiving and I have the task of smoking the turkey and the briskets. I picked up the meat this morning and put it in the fridge.
Smoking the food takes time and I need to plan ahead to make sure it’s ready on time. The meat needs to be done at 2:30 PM on Thursday so we can hit the road and be at my parent’s house around 3:30 PM.
I just so happen to be learning to use Microsoft Project at work and came up with this:
So, it looks like I’ll be up in the wee hours before Thanksgiving to get everything in order. I hope my Mom has the coffee ready when I arrive.
The Traditional Apple Thread
(I posted this elsewhere, but thought you all might enjoy it)
Poster: There’s a problem with an Apple Product
Mac Lover: No there’s not.
Mac Hater: Yes, there is. [insert details]
Mac Lover: That’s a feature, not a problem
Mac Hater: It’s a big problem [expand Apple complaint]
Mac Lover: OK, it’s a problem, but I’ve never seen it.
Mac Hater: [Anecdotely evidence of problems]
Mac Lover: [detailed rebuttal]
Mac Hater: [counter rebuttal]
—> [rebuttal cycle continues 5-6 times]
Mac Lover: Regardless, Apple is wonderful.
Mac Hater: Apple is a cold hearted evil empire after your cash.
Mac Lover: Hater!
Mac Hater: Cultist!
Mac Lover: [leaves in a huff to go have a smoke]
Mac Hater: [leaves in a huff to go suck down caffiene]