Tag Archives: WestVirginia

Logistics Planning, and Butterfly Moments

Posted on August 15, 2008 by ken

The enthusiasm over accepting a new job is still there; the reality of relocation logistics begin to set in. I can see My Little Bride, our faithful cat, and me in our living room in our new digs1, having an … Continue reading →

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Short Timer

Posted on August 12, 2008 by ken

New horizons beckon, a job offer has been received, and I have accepted. Particulars to follow, before I get to that What have I done with my life? phase that sets in with every change of jobs. A relocation is … Continue reading →

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Dampened Fireworks

Posted on July 5, 2007 by ken

Back home, and catching up on news, I see that there were several fireworks accidents here in NoVA last night. The one that will get the most press is the one on the National Mall; second will be the one … Continue reading →

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Home from the Hills

Posted on July 5, 2007 by ken

The West Virginia trip was a 100% authenticated blast. Our host and hostess are about as laid back as we are; we were shown our room, bathroom, location of such things as coffee, etc, and told to make ourselves at … Continue reading →

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How to Clean up Iraq

Posted on October 21, 2006 by ken

From one of SWMBO’s merry e-mail jokesters: The Pentagon announced today the formation of a new 500-man elite fighting unit called the U.S. REDNECK SPECIAL FORCES (USRSF) These North Carolina, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas … Continue reading →

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Chipper in West Virginia

Posted on July 26, 2006 by ken

West Virginia’s lone potato chip manufacturer is abandoning its low-fat frying recipe after objections from its customers. These customers’ objections translated to a 6% drop in sales. And the money quote from the article: But the new chip drew immediate … Continue reading →

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