yay, another day down! :)
Day two of classes has been much better. With the addition of my two AET classes I saw a marked improvment in my enthusiasm for going to class. Even though I recognized that both of the AET classes will not be a huge development time, they are definately a step in the direction I want to go. There are people in my class with similar background, greater background, and Shawn, my roommate, also takes them so we will have each other to use as resources.
My new phone is operation as of yesterday. A Motorola KRZR K1, decent phone although the speaker seems a little rattle-y. Some money have been distributed so I can at least pay rent this month. Still have to see about selling the truck and getting that off my shoulders.
My new WoW character is now level 13. 'Cause I roll like that. And have way too much extra time now.
-Gabe :)
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Rocky start? mebe.
Well..I survived the first night of work last week. Now on to school.
Only two classes tomorrow thank goodness. 8am-10am. So far I have zero books thanks to MSU's rediculous finacial aid setup. The books will be paid for eventually, but for the first couple days it looks like I will have no books. Money is also tight, I have no idea how I last the last 6 months being virtually unemployed. Seems impossible now looking back at it. Definately need to sell the truck as it looks like work is just barely going to cut it for rent. yikes. I had really been banking on one job, one schooling, etc so it would be swell if that would work out.
Wish me luck everybody! Tomorrow I face the music and see where I stack up with a bunch of freshmen! :)
-Gabe
Only two classes tomorrow thank goodness. 8am-10am. So far I have zero books thanks to MSU's rediculous finacial aid setup. The books will be paid for eventually, but for the first couple days it looks like I will have no books. Money is also tight, I have no idea how I last the last 6 months being virtually unemployed. Seems impossible now looking back at it. Definately need to sell the truck as it looks like work is just barely going to cut it for rent. yikes. I had really been banking on one job, one schooling, etc so it would be swell if that would work out.
Wish me luck everybody! Tomorrow I face the music and see where I stack up with a bunch of freshmen! :)
-Gabe
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Here comes the schoolin!!
Wow, what a flurry of activity the last several days. Moving in to the new apartment. Training for the new job. Dealing with gettting the apartment set. Dealing with classes and getting everything setup.
And on top of it all it is nearly 90 during the day, with no clouds, and little wind. blah.
I'm slowly getting to know where and how Mankato is layed out, though I can't remember where the Super Target is. Luckily there is little tiny grocery across the way that hopefully has a decent selection of basics, and not just booze.
My first actually day at work is this Friday. First day of class is Monday. Wish me luck! (and send money!)
-Gabe :)
And on top of it all it is nearly 90 during the day, with no clouds, and little wind. blah.
I'm slowly getting to know where and how Mankato is layed out, though I can't remember where the Super Target is. Luckily there is little tiny grocery across the way that hopefully has a decent selection of basics, and not just booze.
My first actually day at work is this Friday. First day of class is Monday. Wish me luck! (and send money!)
-Gabe :)
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Buses, AGAIN!!
the DNT, the largest paper in the Twin Ports I believe, has some of the worst reporting of any "news" source. But today there was a an example that shows that the reporting really is onlyl as good as the people being reported on. You avid readers may recall my article about the DTA's hybrid bus plans? This is down the similar line only this time it is the local school districts! Young childrens education is on the line!
The the article, in short, says "OMG, Diesel is like so expensive! We like can't even afford it anymore. Like shit." But there are a few real gems in the article that I will quote.
"The District has dropped three bus routes and bought several larger school buses to conslidate longer routes..."
WTF!? they are bitching and moaning about how they cannot justify additional cost on fuel, and then turn around and PURCHASE NEW BUSES!? WTF. I am still waiting for information from BlueBird as to how much new buses actually cost (info left out of the DNT article) but i'm guessing $75k+ each. so they increased their fuel budget by $140,000 (from the article) AND spent $200,000+ on new buses (maybe three new beautys?)
" "I don't know how to get around it" said Phil Minkkinen, superintendent of Lake Superior School District"
No shit. Thats because you can't "go around it" its called baseline cost of operations. If you can't even cover that you better not be worrying about how many teachers you can "afford"!!
" "We're still banking that we're going to be OK..." Phil Minkkinen"
WHAT!? The superintendent of a school district is "BANKING" with childrens education!? are you serious? That is the same as saying that he is gambling with their education, which is a Huge no-no in my morality book.
More of the article goe sinto the "ways the school districts were trying to cot transportation costs."
4 day weeks with longer days.
Eliminating the "two tier" bussing whereby the buses make TWO passes on the same route for some kind of accomidating for age differences. WTF is that??? PC bullshit is what that is. So kid got his lunch money stolen back in the day and now they have to spend $140,000 a year because of that?? Who came up with that solutioin!? Some shiester lawyer I suppose.
So yea, good job Northwoods school districts on completely missing the target; childrens education, and fucking up your supposed target; better fuel efficiency.
I might post more later when I get word from bluebird.
-G :)
The the article, in short, says "OMG, Diesel is like so expensive! We like can't even afford it anymore. Like shit." But there are a few real gems in the article that I will quote.
"The District has dropped three bus routes and bought several larger school buses to conslidate longer routes..."
WTF!? they are bitching and moaning about how they cannot justify additional cost on fuel, and then turn around and PURCHASE NEW BUSES!? WTF. I am still waiting for information from BlueBird as to how much new buses actually cost (info left out of the DNT article) but i'm guessing $75k+ each. so they increased their fuel budget by $140,000 (from the article) AND spent $200,000+ on new buses (maybe three new beautys?)
" "I don't know how to get around it" said Phil Minkkinen, superintendent of Lake Superior School District"
No shit. Thats because you can't "go around it" its called baseline cost of operations. If you can't even cover that you better not be worrying about how many teachers you can "afford"!!
" "We're still banking that we're going to be OK..." Phil Minkkinen"
WHAT!? The superintendent of a school district is "BANKING" with childrens education!? are you serious? That is the same as saying that he is gambling with their education, which is a Huge no-no in my morality book.
More of the article goe sinto the "ways the school districts were trying to cot transportation costs."
4 day weeks with longer days.
Eliminating the "two tier" bussing whereby the buses make TWO passes on the same route for some kind of accomidating for age differences. WTF is that??? PC bullshit is what that is. So kid got his lunch money stolen back in the day and now they have to spend $140,000 a year because of that?? Who came up with that solutioin!? Some shiester lawyer I suppose.
So yea, good job Northwoods school districts on completely missing the target; childrens education, and fucking up your supposed target; better fuel efficiency.
I might post more later when I get word from bluebird.
-G :)
Monday, August 11, 2008
Good times be rollin.
Well...good luck is following me these days it would seem. It's been a while!
I have two roommates to fill up the apartment. I got the job working at the university. I got a new phone. I got my truck registered in MN without getting hassled. Life is good.
Now I just have to get moved into my apartment without trouble and I'll be good to go for a few months.
I think the whole Omega car plan has been removed; too much work to get the parts from Germany. I'm back to the E36 plan. Especially after seeing Gardemiester's success and speed this year! I looked at the photos of his car...and it looks scarily stock for the success. So I better give it a try! Just need to sell this silly truck thing... :D
later people,
Gabe :)
I have two roommates to fill up the apartment. I got the job working at the university. I got a new phone. I got my truck registered in MN without getting hassled. Life is good.
Now I just have to get moved into my apartment without trouble and I'll be good to go for a few months.
I think the whole Omega car plan has been removed; too much work to get the parts from Germany. I'm back to the E36 plan. Especially after seeing Gardemiester's success and speed this year! I looked at the photos of his car...and it looks scarily stock for the success. So I better give it a try! Just need to sell this silly truck thing... :D
later people,
Gabe :)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
MaxAttacked!!!!
Wow. 40 hours on the road payed off for Eixenburger Rallysport!
Chad and Ben did an excellent job of keep the car between the ditches- with only very minor damages and mechnical hickups.
Day 1- Leg 1 went okay but a burst hose and overheating engine caused concern on stage. Luckily a quick hose fix and the removal of the cooling fan assembly resulted in enough cooling to finnish the rally that way.
Leg two had no major issues.
Day2 - Tire punctures and the loss of the front bumper were the only major concerns. Neither a major problem, although the flat did cause a loss of time in the long run dropping the car from 3rd to 4th at the end of the day.
Many thanks to Chad for putting up with me for the entire weekend as well as letting me crash at his house pre- and post-rally and the many beers/meals/good times. Congrats to Ben, although I was sad that there was no Go-Karts to be found in Elkins. Fun to meet new people- Matt Bushore, Bill Wood, the russians, the irish, the polski, and several crazy locals! I also wish the best to Brian Dondlinger and crew on getting the GTI back in running condition after the crash.
Chad and Ben did an excellent job of keep the car between the ditches- with only very minor damages and mechnical hickups.
Day 1- Leg 1 went okay but a burst hose and overheating engine caused concern on stage. Luckily a quick hose fix and the removal of the cooling fan assembly resulted in enough cooling to finnish the rally that way.
Leg two had no major issues.
Day2 - Tire punctures and the loss of the front bumper were the only major concerns. Neither a major problem, although the flat did cause a loss of time in the long run dropping the car from 3rd to 4th at the end of the day.
Many thanks to Chad for putting up with me for the entire weekend as well as letting me crash at his house pre- and post-rally and the many beers/meals/good times. Congrats to Ben, although I was sad that there was no Go-Karts to be found in Elkins. Fun to meet new people- Matt Bushore, Bill Wood, the russians, the irish, the polski, and several crazy locals! I also wish the best to Brian Dondlinger and crew on getting the GTI back in running condition after the crash.
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