Daily Archives: November 29, 2005

Slipper Socks update

On reading the label on my new slipper socks, they are Acorn Slipper Socks. I discover that they have been worn by US Astronauts since 1982. Says it right there on the label. My particular model looks like these right here. And, per the website, and the label on the socks, they are [...]

Clothing misfire

As noted earlier, it’s a balmy 65o here. Thankskgiving night, a bone-shattering 19o. So that night, I ordered some nice wool socks, with the warm insulated feet, from QVC. Slipper socks, I think they’re called. Guess what arrived tonight?
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Weather Wierdness

As I get home from another day of staring into the monitor, it’s 65o here, with flashes of lightning, light rain. There is a tornado watch in effect until 0100 tomorrow. Might have to tune the race scanner to the National Weather Service for a bit. If we don’t experience all 4 [...]

Prison Break Break

Well, I guess FOX considered last night’s Prison Break more than our old hearts could stand. Last night marked the “mid-Season Finale” episode. It returns in all its suspenseful glory in March, where it’ll doubtless be scheduled concurrently with an NCAA basketball game that I’ve gotta see. We will keep the [...]