Krishen Greenwell

Big ‘ol updatey goodness

Molly and Helen at tonight’s game
So it feels like it’s been forever since we’ve last talked, and well, that’s because it has. Sorry I haven’t updated more — this week has been uberbusy. Ultimate has been the big killer (2.5 hrs running each time, Tues, Wed & tonight, with 80, 30, and 90 minute roundtrip commutes respectively) has been sucking away my time. But, you’ve got a buffer, healthier Krishen now 🙂 I’ve done three nights in a row before, but unlike those times tonight I wasn’t dead in the middle of the game. Yeah!!! (Of course we won’t mention the two weeks off I had before that. …Oops, so much for that.) Oh and just so it’s recorded — tonight I got the first Callahan in my illustrious 4 year Ultimate career!! What’s a Callahan? Well, let me try a football analogy — if you’re on defense, it’s kinda like intercepting the ball in the other team’s endzone. I know, I know, that probably didn’t help anyone. Just know that it’s cool. 🙂 (See, I’m not the only one who gets excited about this kind o stuff. And she even links to the official defintion!)
I absolutely can’t wait to see all my Vic buds again! Just 15 more sleeps! Let’s just say there might just be a special event on the evening of Wed Sept 8th … keep your calendars clear 🙂
Have I ever mentioned Florida has the coolest clouds? They move so quickly, it really feels like they’re alive sometimes. Have a look, these are some shots I took at Tuesday practice:

By the way, if you don’t like technical jargon, skip the next paragraph.
Here’s another one of those “for the record” notes — I’m posting it here just in case anyone else happens to Google for it. Lately I’ve been having a wee bit of trouble with my computer — the video subsystem is leaving artifacts all over the screen. I think I’ve narrowed it down to the use of Quartz Extreme functions on my card. What happens most frequently is that when I’m dragging a window around the screen, the contents replaced with some repeated pattern (usually from whatever is on the screen nearby). It’s entirely cosmetic though; if I drag the window offscreen and back the contents are usually back to where they were. Additionally, I’m also having trouble viewing the menus of DVDs in my system — the video itself is fine, so long as I don’t try to show the controller. If I do, the entire system can freeze up for 10-20 seconds at a time. I think it’s related to this drawing bug, since they both appeared around the same time — roughly 3 weeks ago. The system specs: a Quicksilver (July 2001) G4/733 with stock video card (GeForce2 MX), 640mb ram, stock 40gb drive (95% full) , 17″ Apple Studio Display LCD, Mac OS X 10.3.5. The plan of attack, should it come to it (and it’s looking that way): downgrade to 10.3.0 and see if the problem goes away; perhaps some video drivers were replaced which weren’t fully compatible? Other possibilities: I might be too low on disk space. I have 1.74gb free on my boot drive. Anyhow, here’s a couple screenshots: Finder; iPhoto.
Guess what? I’m having a housewarming party this Saturday! This’ll be fun… and another first for me here. I’m using it as an opportunity to buy a whole bunch of stuff. Like… bookshelves. Pictures? A proper TV and DVD player maybe? More places to sit? Not sure what’s on and off the list just yet. The washer and dryer is getting delivered that day too, hopefully it’ll all be taken care of before we start 😀
You’re all invited by the way — here’s the email I sent out yesterday:
Cleanliness: next to godliness (and config control)

Stopped by the Fruitville Starbucks Sunday. This time my cup-name was “Christian”. Guess I’d better start repenting!! 802.11-anything wasn’t set up there either… as it turns out it’s not one of the wireless locations (though given the number of tech employees within a 2 mile radius would be silly not to become one).
Worked late today. Right as I was I was about to leave, talk of a small change ballooned into something much bigger, a topic I guess I’m kinda passionate about these days, config control. Ended up with a few more questions than answers, but at least it’s being thought about.
Tonight I’m doing laundry over at Cam and Melissa‘s because, in addition to all those mobile homes, Hurricane Charley also knocked out the Saturday delivery of my new washer and dryer. Home Depot is still trying to get me a time for the new delivery. Cam, Melissa, thanks a bunch, I’d be pretty stuck without you.
Post Charley

I’m disappointed in Charley. All this prep work and it didn’t even come close!!
Of course my tongue is firmly planted in my cheek. Indeed, after spending the last day over the Gulf of Mexico, Charley made a sudden jog toward the mainland after reaching North Fort Myers (50 miles directly south of here) and started moving NNE on a path which took it through Punta Gorda, Arcadia and onward toward the Magic Kingdom (which it reached by 9pm; thankfully the theme parks had closed by early in the afternoon). It’s expected to head out to the Atlantic Ocean by tomorrow morning.
Ended up leaving Cam and Melissa’s shortly after 7:30pm; snappd a few pictures before I went inside. Things looked pretty much the same as they did before when I left: wet, and maybe a few extra leaves on the ground. [Update, 8:23am Sat]: It looks like Sarasota had a few road closures.

One of the Sarasota-based ABC reporters drove down to Boca Grande to see what he could see. I think he’s lucky he didn’t see a tree on his hood. [Update, 10:01am Sat]: View map showing relation of Boca Grande to me and to Charley’s path. By the way, if anyone’s still disillusioned about doing all that hurricane prep work and then having it miss them, have a look at this Holiday Inn in Punta Gorda (be sure to check out the video).

These kids thought it would be a good time to go swimming.

A nice little shot showing the relationship of the storm to where I live. For those who don’t know — I live just in-between the white square and the “S” of Sarasota.

NBC affiliate out of Tampa trying to look all serious. Apparently they were bobbling things all day, hanging up on all sorts of callers “for their safety”. Whoops! I love live TV.

This is about as bad as it got in Sarasota.

One of the main drives for the apartment complex. Looks pretty much like it always does after it rains.

Earlier in the day the apartment complex staff went around and overturned the picnic tables.

Tree debris.

This little guy didn’t seem to be phased by the whole thing.

Back at my place. Everything’s still fine, hooray!

Didn’t move an inch. Box was a little soggy though.

Extra water for the toilet etc.

MaskingTapeMan.

Looking NE, 8:09pm. Can you believe I got to see the sunset? Maybe a decent Friday the 13th after-all. Pretty cool thing about the weather here is it’s so volatile, you could get dumped on, and 15 minutes later it’s all clear.

Looking to the SE, 8:09pm.

Krishen Greenwell