Concerning Chris O'Connor...

[Chris OConnor]

Hurricanes rarely hit right where they are projected to hit. The truth is the professionals don't know where this one will land. Here is a hurricane path projection map, which shows it as potentially hitting my city directly. If it does, to be honest, my city will be completely destroyed. Our townhome is of frame construction. The only thing left will be the foundation. Then again, this hurricane could slow down considerably. But even 130mph winds require evacuation. Our home could not withstand winds over 120mph for long.Today I'll be going to the store and buying about 8 gallons of water in case this is just a low-grade hurricane. But if it is predicted to nail us we're leaving Florida.Thanks for your offer Tara. We will have a car load of people and will probably go to a hotel in Georgia. But listen for a knock at your door - just in case.Chris

[Chris OConnor]

PCI think you have a great idea. I'll give it a try this coming week. Thanks! Chris

[pctacitus]

Let me know how it turns out. "...the great events in life come from the books, rather than the people, one comes across." - Robert D. Kaplan, Mediterranean Winter: the Pleasures of History and Landscape in Tunisia, Sicily, Dalmatia, and Greece

[Chris OConnor]

Holy smokes Santa was good to me this year. Ok, not Santa, but my family and girlfriend. As I type this message I am nervous that at any moment it will be my last keystroke. For whatever reason this computer is on it's last leg. I run virus scans and am not finding a virus, but something is killing it quickly.Fortunately my girlfriend and father bought me a brand new Dell computer for Christmas. I'm still shaking my head wondering if this is some sort of trick. I've never had such a nice gift for any reason, so this is an incredibly big deal.I'm not sure of all the stats, but my brother says it is close to the top of the line. It has a 17" flat screen monitor too. I'm flipping out folks. This is going to be so nice once I get everything transferred off this piece of crap and over to the new system. Edited by: Chris OConnor  at: 12/27/05 3:18 pm

[Chris OConnor]

PCI'm so weak. The cat is so loving and demanding of attention that I don't have the heart to not give it freely. My whole life I have been extremely close with animals and neglecting them isn't easy. He is fast asleep right now in his bed next to my desk with his back leg sticking straight out of the bed - almost like he is trying to be cute. Little bastard.

[pctacitus]

Chris,Be a man and be neglectful. It is in the best interest of all parties. Try getting him a catnip based toy to play with after lunch. It should keep him occupied until you can do something, like turning on the radio to drown out his yowling. This was a challenge for me for some time with Wild Thing, but if I could do it, you can do it. "...the great events in life come from the books, rather than the people, one comes across." - Robert D. Kaplan, Mediterranean Winter: the Pleasures of History and Landscape in Tunisia, Sicily, Dalmatia, and Greece

[Chris OConnor]

I'll have limited computer access the next few days. I'm dropping my computer off at the shop to have everthing transferred over to my new system. Just giving you all a heads up.

[Luck of the Draw]

Not privy to the kitty situation. Congrats on new computer. Extremely nice gift. Good to share/witness your mirth. Enjoy!!!! LoTD"If the truth ever wins ask which lie fought for it"--Nietzche"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

[Chris OConnor]

Yes, this is an awesome gift. I'm pretty excited.

[tarav]

Wow and you're already back on! They got your computer back to you quickly! Good for you. Good for us too!