TSA is about to prove once again what a bunch of incompetent fools they are. It is likely they will announce on Friday the relaxation of air safety rules to shorten the list of items banned from carry-on luggage. Among the things soon to be permissible are scissors less than four inches and screwdrivers less [...]

My neighbors already have their Christmas lights up.
I hate them.

Well, competition is over. No records set here, but that was to be expected. Apparently Milwaukee is one of the slowest rinks around. I’m told air density and humidity play a role as well as the quality of the ice. The ability to control the environment has something to do with ice quality. The fastest [...]

It’s warmer today, thank goodness. Starting in the low 40s today. Sitting at warm ups again. The Dutch do this cool “synchro” skating during warm up where two skaters go around the oval almost nose to butt moving in unison. It’s very cool to watch. Doubt it will make the same kind of impression in [...]

Well, it did warm up in here by the end of the day. Outside, it started out in the mid 20s this morning and made it up to the mid 30s today. It ought to tell you something about the building that the exterior temperature affects the interior temperature as much as it does. I [...]

Blogging live from the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee. I am not one who gets cold easily—in fact, I usually turn the thermostat up when I have company over to keep my guests from getting cold—but I’d just like to say it’s fricking cold in here! Yes, I know. It’s an ice rink. Well, [...]

If you haven’t seen this yet, it’s a definate must. Try not to fall out of your chair.
Waterbed Fun

Some digital wizardry for fans of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra that’s fun to watch.
Wizards of Winter

Just because the posted speed limit is 65, that does not entitle you to drive 65 in the inside lane. Believe it or not, the law requires you to allow people to pass, regardless of their speed. Go to church and pray for all the godless sinners who exceed the speed limit if that makes [...]

My boyfriend is the new national 500m speed skating record holder for Mexico. The previous record holder has vowed to not let it stand. We’ll see. D has only been seriously training for about six four months. He’s only going to get faster. I suspect he’ll break his own record soon enough.