24 December 2009

White Christmas!

We're in the midst of quite a winter storm at the moment in NE Oklahoma (screenshot courtesy WeatherChannel.com):

Xmas2009-Pawhuska, Courtesy WeatherChannel.com

There has been a pretty heavy downfall of sleet pellets for the last few hours. Actually, that's not quite right. The wind is roughly 20-25 mph gusting to 40+ mph, so it's more of a blast of sleet pellets than a gentle downfall. I had to step outside to bring in presents that stayed in the Rogue overnight due to our late arrival, and let's just say that was... invigorating.

The Rogue isn't used to this weather. I think TR is shivering:

Brrr. The forecasts suggest this stuff will turn to snow later, so I think a White Christmas is definitely on tap here in NE Oklahoma. Here's wishing you a great one, whatever the weather!

UPDATE: A few hours later, the sleet pellets are starting to turn to snow:

UPDATE 2: Last photo before sunset.

We're definitely in for a White Christmas!

Posted by Kevin Whited @ 12/24/09 13:12 | Other | Technorati | Comments (0)

13 December 2009

Yes, we are still here

Closing the Borders at Westheimer and Gessner (Swamplot, 7 December 2009)

Oh sure. I got to the new neighborhood three days too late to save the bookstore within walking distance.

Blar.

A little over a week after the move, though, we are almost unpacked. Look for new substantive posts from the new homeowner soon.... (and about missing that last 2009 regular season Big 12 Wrap... who cares, ya know? The conference this year overall wasn't as good as the Mountain West. Good riddance to this mediocre football season -- although I'm not sure that next year will be any better since Colorado retained their loser and Kansas chased their winner).

Posted by Kevin Whited @ 12/13/09 19:51 | Other | Technorati | Comments (1)

03 November 2009

My cue to stop reading any political blog post

When a blog post begins this way, it's a great time saver for me:

I just got off a blogger conference call....

When that pops up in the feedreader, I know it's safe to move on to whatever is next without wasting any more time.

Posted by Kevin Whited @ 11/03/09 14:31 | Other | Technorati | Comments (0)

Blogger space? Power strips?

The Annise Parker mayoral campaign has done pretty decent new-media outreach. They sent out this info last night about their watch party:

The Annise Parker Campaign will be hosting the Election Party at the Hilton Americas on Tuesday at 7pm on the second floor ballroom. We're inviting all bloggers to join us on Election Night and will also provide a space and table for blogging needs. Power strips will be provided, but we suggest bringing an extra battery. We are still confirming wi-fi access with the Hilton and will update on Monday with details. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
That might have been tempting.... six years ago.

But today's bloggers are much more sophisticated. We need booze. Preferably complimentary. Definitely lots of it.

Power strips.... *harrumph* :)

Posted by Kevin Whited @ 11/03/09 06:18 | Other | Technorati | Comments (1)
18 July 2009
Wienermobile suffers sudden acceleration into house

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile loses control, crashes into Racine home (Amy Kant, Fox6Now.com)

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile got itself into quite a pickle when it crashed into a Racine home Friday morning.

Neighbors tell FOX 6 the Wienermobile took a wrong turn and ended up on the dead-end street, Kenilworth Avenue in Racine.

While trying to get turned around, the woman driving the hot dog on wheels accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake and lodged the Wienermobile under a house.

Officials say no one was injured in the crash.

The driver should have blamed sudden acceleration syndrome.

Posted by Kevin Whited @ 07/18/09 17:15 | Other | Technorati | Comments (1)
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