Monthly Archives: October 2006

settling in

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Dichroic

I don’t really want to cross post, so will just say I’ve just posted several entries of moving-in details over at Avontuur. I’m enjoying myself hee – the smell of fall, new experiences, great restaurants and especially the luxury of … Continue reading →

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this is it

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Dichroic

I’m writing this in the local library, because my modem and AirPort are in boxes somewhere. The movers will be back tomorrow to load up what they’ve packed today. The cat is clearly Not Happy about all these boxes all … Continue reading →

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getting closer

Posted on October 10, 2006 by dichroic

My last day or so here is going to be interesting. We’re shipping the silverware, the nightstands, the down comforters, all the best pillows, the desk chair I’m planted in as I type this, and assorted kitchen implements. I’d think … Continue reading →

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Roald Dahl is messing with my mind

Posted on October 9, 2006 by dichroic

It must have been a very long time since I’ve seen the original version of Charie and the Chocolate Factory, or at least since I’ve seen it all through. I had forgotten a lot of the beginning. I’d remembered that … Continue reading →

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The Picture

Posted on October 9, 2006 by dichroic

The coach says a coxswain should “Paint a picture” for her crew. He meant of the other boats in the race, The competition. There are no other boats out in this dawn practice, No coach, and no crew but myself, … Continue reading →

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the easy and the not so easy

Posted on October 8, 2006 by dichroic

I do love things that can be taen care of with a phone call – I just spent a total of about two minutes arranging for my cell phone service to end a few hours after I leave. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Published!

Posted on October 6, 2006 by dichroic

Oh, and I keep forgetting – I’ve had my very first knitting pattern published!    (Not my first pattern, my first one to be either submitted or published.) So yay! Go look, there are also patterns there by two other locals, … Continue reading →

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Last day at work!

Posted on October 6, 2006 by dichroic

I think I’ve got everything packed up. I’m just depersonalizing my computer now, because I think they send me home after my interview with the HR person. I’ve had an exit interview with my director, who I htink didn’t listen … Continue reading →

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minor glitches

Posted on October 5, 2006 by dichroic

Back when I was living in Houston, we used to socialize a lot within our rowing club, and when someone moved out of town we’d usually have some sort of good-bye party, usually at a bar somewhere. One memorable night, … Continue reading →

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goodbye, Milky Way

Posted on October 4, 2006 by dichroic

The sign goes up on our house tomorrow. We spent an exhausting day yesterday doing all the final work to get it ready, and the cleaners come in today. (Actually, by my standards, it’s not quite ready for new tenants. … Continue reading →

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