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I guess this pain medication is working. I was a lot more mobile today and even ventured outside while Mrs CB was trying to remove some forsythia bushes from the garden.

Garden Talk )

Vicoden is a strange painkiller. While it helps my manage the discomfort, I was hit with nightmare after nightmare last night. The kind where you have to force yourself awake just to make them stop. And I tried to keep myself from going back to sleep. I almost went into the spare room and slept with Mrs CB (who was letting me have the bed to myself so I wouldn't kick her with my spasms could stretch out) because I was THAT freaked out. Maybe [livejournal.com profile] aqua_blurr can lend her wank to it.

An Example )
cabenson: (Default)
I guess this pain medication is working. I was a lot more mobile today and even ventured outside while Mrs CB was trying to remove some forsythia bushes from the garden.

Garden Talk )

Vicoden is a strange painkiller. While it helps my manage the discomfort, I was hit with nightmare after nightmare last night. The kind where you have to force yourself awake just to make them stop. And I tried to keep myself from going back to sleep. I almost went into the spare room and slept with Mrs CB (who was letting me have the bed to myself so I wouldn't kick her with my spasms could stretch out) because I was THAT freaked out. Maybe [livejournal.com profile] aqua_blurr can lend her wank to it.

An Example )
cabenson: (Go Bucks)
So Mrs. CB and I, while waiting for our gals to play, were watching a game between Liberty and DePaul. Liberty, an underdog team, beat Teh Ev01 Penn State last week so we enjoyed watching them play.

Mrs. CB: Go Liberty! Eat that Rene Portland!(we're not hatahs,really) Go Liberty!

Me: Uh, babe, Liberty was founded by Jerry Falwell. Originated as Lynchburg Baptist College.

Mrs. CB: I hate those fuckers! Go DePaul!!

Our gals won and are headed to Philly for the Sweet Sixteen. We toyed with the idea of driving there to watch the game, but my back said no, so we will be staying home to watch it.

I stopped to grab some wine and steaks on my way home yesterday. I decided to get us a "treat" as well since I was starting a vaca, and Mrs. CB will be starting spring break in about 24 hours. I asked for 2 flourless chocolate cakes, then realized that Mrs. CB is notsofond of Teh Cake. They were already boxed up, and I didn't want to tell the bakery person to put one back after all her hard work, so I am eating them both. Yay for PMS justification. And the wife? I got her some cherry pie. And she was more than happy ;)

This is why I hate driving in Columbus. Four accidents like this in 3 months. Dumbasses!
cabenson: (Go Bucks)
So Mrs. CB and I, while waiting for our gals to play, were watching a game between Liberty and DePaul. Liberty, an underdog team, beat Teh Ev01 Penn State last week so we enjoyed watching them play.

Mrs. CB: Go Liberty! Eat that Rene Portland!(we're not hatahs,really) Go Liberty!

Me: Uh, babe, Liberty was founded by Jerry Falwell. Originated as Lynchburg Baptist College.

Mrs. CB: I hate those fuckers! Go DePaul!!

Our gals won and are headed to Philly for the Sweet Sixteen. We toyed with the idea of driving there to watch the game, but my back said no, so we will be staying home to watch it.

I stopped to grab some wine and steaks on my way home yesterday. I decided to get us a "treat" as well since I was starting a vaca, and Mrs. CB will be starting spring break in about 24 hours. I asked for 2 flourless chocolate cakes, then realized that Mrs. CB is notsofond of Teh Cake. They were already boxed up, and I didn't want to tell the bakery person to put one back after all her hard work, so I am eating them both. Yay for PMS justification. And the wife? I got her some cherry pie. And she was more than happy ;)

This is why I hate driving in Columbus. Four accidents like this in 3 months. Dumbasses!
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I had the second interview this afternoon. Before I left, I was asked if I was interested and wanted the comp people to start working a quote for me. I said I would call her tomorrow. Why? because the job that was posted was day shift and the one I am being "offered" is evening. And the position? So lacking in challenge that I would probably get fired for fucking around. When the interviewer says, "One of the selling points is that if you are unhappy in the position you were originally hired, you can transfer," you know that it is no dream job. So after a nice meal out with the wife, I decided I need to take a pass. It has to be the right fit or I can't take it. Damn it! I did apply for a promotion at work and the tech director likes me for it. Right now it's posted for a 4-yr degree with 2-4 yrs lab experience. We are hoping my 2-yr degree with almost 20 yrs experience will be enough.

As we walked out of the restaurant, we were discussing the cramping situation Mrs CB had while giving blood yesterday (the day after she got her period.) I was telling her how she should have waited and that I was shocked that her hemoglobin was high enough for her to donate. This is what followed:

Mrs. CB: Well, the did the hemo test and it was fine.
Me: But did they do the homo test?
Mrs. CB: See, this is why I love you. You are so funny,
even when I don't get it half the time.

I do love my silly gay wife. She wants to stay up and watch Alex tonight. Fifty bucks says she's asleep by 8:30pm.

Break out your booze, ladies. "Ghost" is on in T-minus 2 hours and 52 minutes.
cabenson: (Default)
I had the second interview this afternoon. Before I left, I was asked if I was interested and wanted the comp people to start working a quote for me. I said I would call her tomorrow. Why? because the job that was posted was day shift and the one I am being "offered" is evening. And the position? So lacking in challenge that I would probably get fired for fucking around. When the interviewer says, "One of the selling points is that if you are unhappy in the position you were originally hired, you can transfer," you know that it is no dream job. So after a nice meal out with the wife, I decided I need to take a pass. It has to be the right fit or I can't take it. Damn it! I did apply for a promotion at work and the tech director likes me for it. Right now it's posted for a 4-yr degree with 2-4 yrs lab experience. We are hoping my 2-yr degree with almost 20 yrs experience will be enough.

As we walked out of the restaurant, we were discussing the cramping situation Mrs CB had while giving blood yesterday (the day after she got her period.) I was telling her how she should have waited and that I was shocked that her hemoglobin was high enough for her to donate. This is what followed:

Mrs. CB: Well, the did the hemo test and it was fine.
Me: But did they do the homo test?
Mrs. CB: See, this is why I love you. You are so funny,
even when I don't get it half the time.

I do love my silly gay wife. She wants to stay up and watch Alex tonight. Fifty bucks says she's asleep by 8:30pm.

Break out your booze, ladies. "Ghost" is on in T-minus 2 hours and 52 minutes.
cabenson: (Default)
I have a job interview in an hour or so and Mrs CB sent me an e-mail to wish me luck. I think :)

Good Luck!
I left your eye shadow on your sink.
Thought you might want to look purty!


I guess she thinks I should femme it up today.
cabenson: (Default)
I have a job interview in an hour or so and Mrs CB sent me an e-mail to wish me luck. I think :)

Good Luck!
I left your eye shadow on your sink.
Thought you might want to look purty!


I guess she thinks I should femme it up today.
cabenson: (keeper)
I came home from work, dragging my ass as I fight the dregs of this flu to find a note from my lovely wife:

Baby,
I remembered to bring home the stripper.
Me


If only...
cabenson: (keeper)
I came home from work, dragging my ass as I fight the dregs of this flu to find a note from my lovely wife:

Baby,
I remembered to bring home the stripper.
Me


If only...
cabenson: (Default)
Just when I start to feel better from that flu thing I had a month ago, I get hit with a cold. I feel a bit like Michael Corleone from "Godfather III". I just can't stay away.

So my throat is all scratchy and my ears itch. And my voice, husky enough naturally, has become quite Sling Blade like. Every time I have to clear my throat, the words of Karl Childers run through my febrile mind. And of course, it makes Mrs CB laugh.

Mrs CB: What do you want for dinner
Me: (clears throat) Some a dem french-fried taters be awful nice mmmmmhmmmmmm
Mrs CB: Oh god. Not again with the Sling Blade.
Me: How bout some a dat potted meat too, if ya got any extry mmmmmhmmmmmm
Mrs. CB: (stares at me with mock concern and decides to see if I still have a fever)
Me: Some folks calls it a kaiser knife mmmmhmmmmmm, I calls it a nanner knife on a counts it's shaped like a nanner. mmmmmhmmmmmmm (proceeds to chase Mrs CB throughout the house)

Oh fun times. My best friend and I got drink once and did a conversation between Marge from Fargo, The Rain Man, Karl Childers and Ren & Stimpy. Oh sweet bachelor days...

It's Thursday...I have three days off. I have to start carving pumpkins. The centerpiece for the party next week will be a Martha Stewart pumpkin in a small cage. (I think she got a raw deal in light of the Enron boys, but prisoners are fair game to me). I need to find a skirt(Ick!!) for my costume. I am going as Mary Katherine Gallagher (SNL/Superstar). Mrs CB, refusing to go as a tree for me to make out with, is going as my nun bitch. If I can't find my costume, then I'll go as "Stuart" from madTV. I like to do his voice...especially at work. I don't wanna say. I need to make my tombstones tomorrow as well so I can get them painted. Mmmmmm....jigsaw love!!

Oh...I fixed the curtain rod snafu from last weekend. I can hear the sighs of relief. Thanks.

So...NL, I guess I'll go with St. Louis. I don't think I can ever get over the hideous uniforms the Astros wore when I was growing up. Ever!
cabenson: (Default)
Just when I start to feel better from that flu thing I had a month ago, I get hit with a cold. I feel a bit like Michael Corleone from "Godfather III". I just can't stay away.

So my throat is all scratchy and my ears itch. And my voice, husky enough naturally, has become quite Sling Blade like. Every time I have to clear my throat, the words of Karl Childers run through my febrile mind. And of course, it makes Mrs CB laugh.

Mrs CB: What do you want for dinner
Me: (clears throat) Some a dem french-fried taters be awful nice mmmmmhmmmmmm
Mrs CB: Oh god. Not again with the Sling Blade.
Me: How bout some a dat potted meat too, if ya got any extry mmmmmhmmmmmm
Mrs. CB: (stares at me with mock concern and decides to see if I still have a fever)
Me: Some folks calls it a kaiser knife mmmmhmmmmmm, I calls it a nanner knife on a counts it's shaped like a nanner. mmmmmhmmmmmmm (proceeds to chase Mrs CB throughout the house)

Oh fun times. My best friend and I got drink once and did a conversation between Marge from Fargo, The Rain Man, Karl Childers and Ren & Stimpy. Oh sweet bachelor days...

It's Thursday...I have three days off. I have to start carving pumpkins. The centerpiece for the party next week will be a Martha Stewart pumpkin in a small cage. (I think she got a raw deal in light of the Enron boys, but prisoners are fair game to me). I need to find a skirt(Ick!!) for my costume. I am going as Mary Katherine Gallagher (SNL/Superstar). Mrs CB, refusing to go as a tree for me to make out with, is going as my nun bitch. If I can't find my costume, then I'll go as "Stuart" from madTV. I like to do his voice...especially at work. I don't wanna say. I need to make my tombstones tomorrow as well so I can get them painted. Mmmmmm....jigsaw love!!

Oh...I fixed the curtain rod snafu from last weekend. I can hear the sighs of relief. Thanks.

So...NL, I guess I'll go with St. Louis. I don't think I can ever get over the hideous uniforms the Astros wore when I was growing up. Ever!
cabenson: (Default)
Today is October 1st...the first day of what we virology folk call Respiratory Season. Every year we start a pool in my department to determine which type of flu will be prevalent, when it will hit, and how long it will last. This year, I am going with the underdog, Influenza B. For those that are wondering, Influenza A is more of a respiratory illness, while Influenza B throws in a little gastrointestinal distress. There are also four different Para-Influenza strains...one of which I am currently recovering from.
I predict the flu will hit big the 2nd week of January and it will last until early May.

IF YOU CAN GET A FLU SHOT...GET ONE!! True...they don't cover every strain (see last year's flu season) and it's true you can still get the flu...but it will be much less severe. I speak from personal experience. But if you want to stay in the Harem...get a shot.Protect yourself, protect others.

This public service announcement has been brought to you courtesy of Cabenson's immune system.

In other news....

Monday, Oct. 4 is Mrs CB's. birthday. She will be...very old (craddle robber). When I asked her what she wanted, this is the convo that followed:

Mrs CB: I don't know.
Me: What about those Millennium DVD's I've you've mentioned?
Mrs. CB: No...I want a silver chain.
Me: A chain.
Mrs CB: Yep...a chain.
Me: :disappointed sigh: Okay...a chain. What linkage?
Mrs CB: Huh?
Me:What linkage? You DO want it for your big butch-wannabe wallet, right?
::head-swat::
Me: OH!!!! You want it as jewelry...my bad.
Mrs. CB: That would be correct.
Me: Sure you wouldn't rather have those DVD's?


So...I got her a beautiful silver chain...WITH a matching bracelet and earrings...she is such a girly-girl sometimes.

I also got myself her the Millennium DVD's...
cabenson: (Default)
Today is October 1st...the first day of what we virology folk call Respiratory Season. Every year we start a pool in my department to determine which type of flu will be prevalent, when it will hit, and how long it will last. This year, I am going with the underdog, Influenza B. For those that are wondering, Influenza A is more of a respiratory illness, while Influenza B throws in a little gastrointestinal distress. There are also four different Para-Influenza strains...one of which I am currently recovering from.
I predict the flu will hit big the 2nd week of January and it will last until early May.

IF YOU CAN GET A FLU SHOT...GET ONE!! True...they don't cover every strain (see last year's flu season) and it's true you can still get the flu...but it will be much less severe. I speak from personal experience. But if you want to stay in the Harem...get a shot.Protect yourself, protect others.

This public service announcement has been brought to you courtesy of Cabenson's immune system.

In other news....

Monday, Oct. 4 is Mrs CB's. birthday. She will be...very old (craddle robber). When I asked her what she wanted, this is the convo that followed:

Mrs CB: I don't know.
Me: What about those Millennium DVD's I've you've mentioned?
Mrs. CB: No...I want a silver chain.
Me: A chain.
Mrs CB: Yep...a chain.
Me: :disappointed sigh: Okay...a chain. What linkage?
Mrs CB: Huh?
Me:What linkage? You DO want it for your big butch-wannabe wallet, right?
::head-swat::
Me: OH!!!! You want it as jewelry...my bad.
Mrs. CB: That would be correct.
Me: Sure you wouldn't rather have those DVD's?


So...I got her a beautiful silver chain...WITH a matching bracelet and earrings...she is such a girly-girl sometimes.

I also got myself her the Millennium DVD's...
cabenson: (Default)
About a half hour ago, I flipped on the Bobby Flay show, "Boy Meets Grill" just to see what the Asshat was cooking, and quickly flipped back to the Olympics.

Mrs CB: Where you just watching "Boy Meets Grill?"

Me: No, just checking.

Mrs CB: Was your girlfriend on?

Me: Nah.

Mrs CB: Did you hear that they broke up?

Me:WHAT?!

Mrs CB: Yeah, I swear I heard it on one of the gossip shows.

Me:WHEN?!

Mrs CB: Earlier this week, I think.

So, I go tearing into the office and spend the next 20 minutes searching gossip sites.

Mrs. CB: But I guess it could have been someone else.

Oh sweet irony. The ONE time I want her to be right, she admits that she is probably wrong.
cabenson: (Default)
About a half hour ago, I flipped on the Bobby Flay show, "Boy Meets Grill" just to see what the Asshat was cooking, and quickly flipped back to the Olympics.

Mrs CB: Where you just watching "Boy Meets Grill?"

Me: No, just checking.

Mrs CB: Was your girlfriend on?

Me: Nah.

Mrs CB: Did you hear that they broke up?

Me:WHAT?!

Mrs CB: Yeah, I swear I heard it on one of the gossip shows.

Me:WHEN?!

Mrs CB: Earlier this week, I think.

So, I go tearing into the office and spend the next 20 minutes searching gossip sites.

Mrs. CB: But I guess it could have been someone else.

Oh sweet irony. The ONE time I want her to be right, she admits that she is probably wrong.
cabenson: (Default)
Last evening, while watching the Opening Ceremonies (and providing MST3-like commentary because NOTHING is sacred to me) Mrs CB and I were joking about the lack of Xena references. The following conversation ensued:

Mrs CB: Well, I think Xena was actually from Turkey.

Me: Why would you think that?

Mrs. CB: Well, the Amazons are said to have originated in Turkey.

Me: Xena WASN'T an Amazon, she just PLAYED with one.

Mrs CB: Oh yeah, that's right.

Me: You really should know the facts before you go defiling my shows. Pop
quiz. Who is the ADA on SVU?

Mrs CB: Uh, let me think. Uh, it starts with a "C", uh...Cabot?

Me: Where is Alex right now?

Mrs. CB: She's in Witness protection.

Me: I repeat. Who IS the ADA on SVU?

Mrs. CB: Okay, uh she's with that Benton person, right?

Me: Strike two

Mrs CB: Uh, okay, okay...it's Cassie somebody, the blonde chick

Me: Go sleep in the spare room. I'm calling the attorney in the morning.


Poker tonight. We're hosting. Should be an interesting evening.
cabenson: (Default)
Last evening, while watching the Opening Ceremonies (and providing MST3-like commentary because NOTHING is sacred to me) Mrs CB and I were joking about the lack of Xena references. The following conversation ensued:

Mrs CB: Well, I think Xena was actually from Turkey.

Me: Why would you think that?

Mrs. CB: Well, the Amazons are said to have originated in Turkey.

Me: Xena WASN'T an Amazon, she just PLAYED with one.

Mrs CB: Oh yeah, that's right.

Me: You really should know the facts before you go defiling my shows. Pop
quiz. Who is the ADA on SVU?

Mrs CB: Uh, let me think. Uh, it starts with a "C", uh...Cabot?

Me: Where is Alex right now?

Mrs. CB: She's in Witness protection.

Me: I repeat. Who IS the ADA on SVU?

Mrs. CB: Okay, uh she's with that Benton person, right?

Me: Strike two

Mrs CB: Uh, okay, okay...it's Cassie somebody, the blonde chick

Me: Go sleep in the spare room. I'm calling the attorney in the morning.


Poker tonight. We're hosting. Should be an interesting evening.
cabenson: (Default)
Mrs CB (on phone): My partner thinks the spark plug needs replaced.

Mower Dude: Nah, sounds like you got bad gas. Bring it in.

Mrs CB takes mower to be serviced. An hour later, she gets a call.

Mrs CB: So, was it the gas?
Mower Dude: Nope, your spark plug needed changed.

Fucking tool!
cabenson: (Default)
Mrs CB (on phone): My partner thinks the spark plug needs replaced.

Mower Dude: Nah, sounds like you got bad gas. Bring it in.

Mrs CB takes mower to be serviced. An hour later, she gets a call.

Mrs CB: So, was it the gas?
Mower Dude: Nope, your spark plug needed changed.

Fucking tool!
cabenson: (Default)
The freaking lawn mower won't start. Now, I'm not complaining. I have DDD in my lumbar spine and had surgery almost a year ago after suffering from a pinched nerve for almost nine months. I do not mow, vacuum, rake leaves or anything like that anymore. Mrs CB actually enjoys that crap, so I sit back and watch. There is one problem. Mrs. CB is only 5'3" and her little pygmie arms are not long enough to pull the cord to start the mower. That IS my job (being 5'10" I have a lengthy reach).

Today the mower wouldn't start. Mrs. CB tried while I was at work, but no luck, so when I got home, I grabbed my tools and went to kick it's lawn-munching ass. I am the "Fix-It" dyke in this household and woe to the person that gets near my lavender tool bench. Hey, what's this? The screw on the air filter is loose...hmmm.

CB: Uh, hon, did you open the air-filter?
Mrs. CB: Yeah, I can figure out how things work too
ya know.
CB: So maybe the next time you can not put the
filter apparatus on...backwards?
Mrs CB: Yeah, I can probably do that.

Now I smell like gasoline and it reminded me of the fic Nic wrote about Olivia working as a mechanic..oh, sweet dreams will be mine tonight!

Too bad the fucking mower still won't start. There's a clog in the fuel line and it just needs to work it's way through. Guess I'll smell like gasoline tomorrow night as well.
cabenson: (Default)
The freaking lawn mower won't start. Now, I'm not complaining. I have DDD in my lumbar spine and had surgery almost a year ago after suffering from a pinched nerve for almost nine months. I do not mow, vacuum, rake leaves or anything like that anymore. Mrs CB actually enjoys that crap, so I sit back and watch. There is one problem. Mrs. CB is only 5'3" and her little pygmie arms are not long enough to pull the cord to start the mower. That IS my job (being 5'10" I have a lengthy reach).

Today the mower wouldn't start. Mrs. CB tried while I was at work, but no luck, so when I got home, I grabbed my tools and went to kick it's lawn-munching ass. I am the "Fix-It" dyke in this household and woe to the person that gets near my lavender tool bench. Hey, what's this? The screw on the air filter is loose...hmmm.

CB: Uh, hon, did you open the air-filter?
Mrs. CB: Yeah, I can figure out how things work too
ya know.
CB: So maybe the next time you can not put the
filter apparatus on...backwards?
Mrs CB: Yeah, I can probably do that.

Now I smell like gasoline and it reminded me of the fic Nic wrote about Olivia working as a mechanic..oh, sweet dreams will be mine tonight!

Too bad the fucking mower still won't start. There's a clog in the fuel line and it just needs to work it's way through. Guess I'll smell like gasoline tomorrow night as well.

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