Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Auto-flush

For the most part, I am all about the sensors on toilets, sinks, and paper towel dispensers in public restrooms. The only thing I really have to complain about, is the in relation to the toilet bowls (the urinals are fine). I don't know about the rest of you, but every now and then I lean one direction or another when going about my business. Then you get the stupid sensor deciding that you got up and flushes while you are still going about your business. Depending on how powerful the flushing action of the toilet, you may actually get a little sprayed in the process. I definitely don't like that.

My solution, take a square of toilet paper tissue and place it over the sensor. That way, no flushing until you remove the paper. :)

Monday, December 18, 2006

Search for the Late Night Milkshake

I'm not sure what the deal is, but when I travel and get in late to my destination, it is impossible to get a milkshake. Either the fast food restaurants are closed, or the restaurants are open, but they have already shut off and cleaned up the ice cream machine. Sometimes I just crave a milkshake after a flight, and have been very disappointed with their lack of availability.

I think if they do not offer milkshakes 24/7, then they should display the hours that milkshakes are available. They do it for the breakfast menu; "only available until 11am". I can understand that there are peak times for the demand of milkshakes, but it is listed as a regular item....it should regularly be available for consumption.

Anyway, just a little something that has been on my mind.

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Not so warm

This past week has seen a dramatic downturn in temperatures. I was in Pineville, LA and at lunch on Thursday it was in the 70s. By the time I left the client site around 6pm, it had dropped to the 30s. I was prepared though, I had brought some warm clothes with me just in case it really did get that cold.

Some of my friends from Tampa were in Houston for work, and I think they really were glad to get back to the Sunshine State on Friday. That is one thing I liked about living in Tampa....but I do enjoy being able to wear a coat more than a few times a year. I don't enjoy having to shovel the driveway, therefore Houston was a better pick over Dallas, when we decided to move.

I saw on the news about all these places further north (which is practically anywhere), where snowstorms were causing lots of problems with the air and ground traffic. I did used to live in Idaho and Ohio, so I am no stranger to cold and snowy winters. It just means that I had a few reasons for not wanting to live in those types of climates.

The changing seasons are nice to see and experience. I think we'll stay here a while.