Author: Bill

Today I am planning a hike up Stark Mountain. I plan to start by an access road off of Nine Mile Road. The access road seems to be #5515, but if that isn’t accessible, I will go to where the ridge cuts down to Nine Mile Road at Cedar Creek. According to the map it will be about a 4 mile climb.

Last week things went pretty well and I have finished up my first phase of my interview server for MARS Stout. There is still no sign that they want to hire me, so I still work for Work Force. Still a temp. Oh well, that isn’t as nearly as depressing as missing First Friday Gallery Night.

Last night as I was coming back from the hike at Water Works Hill, I noticed a lot of people downtown walking around. Then it hit me, I forgot about First Friday Gallery Night. Damn! I couldn’t join in because I was in my hiking grunge and had to go to Big Lots for today’s hike snacks.

This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday and I plan to hit the Board Room with Mike from work. It sounds like fun, I cant believe no one here hosts Super Bowl Parties at their homes. Out East I was always at a Super Bowl Party. If it is not the Griz, they are just not interested.

I better hit the trails, have a good weekend. Signing out form Missoula Montana.

BIKELOG 2005

Total Miles: 47.2 miles
Total Climb: 110 feet
Bilinkg is goin ok, new cyclo-cross tires should make things better.

Yesterday I ordered a fender and a couple cross tires for my bike so I can leave the car at home and save money on gas. On my way to pick up my car yesterday I flatted and I had to do some bike repair last night. The bike is ready to go and so am I.

Yesterday I ordered a fender and a couple cross tires for my bike so I can leave the car at home and save money on gas. On my way to pick up my car yesterday I flatted and I had to do some bike repair last night. The bike is ready to go and so am I.

Tomorrow I must take the car again, but only because I have to take my mom’s computer to the post office. Today at work I installed a heat sink and fan to her computer. In addition I put in a cd burner for her. I cant wait to send it off, she sure misses it.

Tonight I went out for a quick and dirty run up Waterworks Hill. Man, I can not believe how far a run it is when a person dosent hike it. It took me around 20 minutes. It may not seem far but to go all the way to the high point must be over a mile and a half. Maybe I am fat and lazy.

I got a package from grandma tonight. She sent me mashed potatoes and some chocolate bars. It really helps out. I am excited to make potato soup now but I just realized that I don’t have a pot to cook it in. Hmmmmm.

Well it is off to bed. Long days and pleasant nights all.

Ever had one of those Mondays where everything just seems to drag on, especially at work? Well, that was me today. To top it off, every conversation I overheard revolved around food, making my hunger pangs all the more pronounced. You know it’s a tough day when finding a quarter and getting a handful of peanuts from a candy machine feels like a small victory.

But, as they say, after the rain comes the rainbow. My rainbow today was a skiing trip to The Rat after work. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The snowmobile groomer had just cleared the tracks, making it ideal for skate skiing. It felt liberating, skiing without any qualms, just me and the open snow.

Skiing is not just a sport for me; it’s therapy. It revved up my happiness juices, helping me shake off the day’s lethargy. Returning home, I found myself in a more relaxed state, ready to tackle my backlog of unfinished photos. As I upload them, I can feel my passion for photography reigniting. Perhaps, this could be a way to earn some much-needed cash.

But for now, all I can think about is hitting the bed and dreaming of waking up to some food. Hunger still gnaws at me, but today’s ski adventure was a much-needed reprieve from the mundanity and hunger of the day. Here’s to finding small joys in unexpected places!

Resources to Enhance Your Day

If you want to learn more about skiing, photography, or finding joy, here are some helpful resources that I recommend:

• Skiing: Health benefits, injuries, equipment, and safety: This is an article that explains the health benefits, risks, equipment, and safety tips of skiing.
• The Rat Skiing Trail – Bethel, Maine: This is a page that describes the Rat skiing trail, where you had your ski adventure. It has a map, directions, reviews, and photos from other skiers.
• How to Make Money With Photography (14 Best Strategies 2024): This is an article that provides 14 different ways to make money with photography, from selling prints to teaching online courses.
• 45 ways to make money from photography: This is another article that offers 45 ideas on how to make money from photography, from wedding photography to photo editing.
• Make money with photography (19 best strategies): This is a blog post that shares 19 strategies on how to make money with photography, from creating a portfolio to selling merchandise.

Today, I decided to break the cycle of laziness and tackle that city ordinance that demands snow shoveling as exercise. Plus, I needed to mark Super Bowl Sunday on my calendar.

Fast forward to 1 PM. Armed with determination, I scoured my place for something to shovel with. All I could lay my hands on was my trusty lacrosse stick. With optimism, I attempted to make it work, but my efforts were in vain. Frustration got the best of me, and I lost it. I vented my frustration by banging the stick against the fence, which, unfortunately, led to the stick’s demise.

But that wasn’t the end of it. I continued to unleash my pent-up frustration on the fence and even broke the gate in the process. Marcy, my faithful companion, witnessed this epic meltdown and promptly ran off in shock.

Now, it’s safe to say my neighbors might have a few questions. They probably think I’ve gone full-blown lunatic. But before you judge, have you ever experienced hunger to the point where it drives you a bit crazy? It can happen, and it’s not a fun state of mind. So, fellow humans, let’s not be too quick to cast stones at one another. Life’s unpredictable, and sometimes, we all have our breaking points.

Good morning, it is Sunday and I slept in late by design. I cant go out to do any activities because I have to go until Tuesday without food. As I have written before, my ex wife has leached onto my paychecks and now I have another summit to cross. It seems that the people that I have a debt with (Volkswagen) have found a way to get their money no matter what. Some how they have been able to get a direct withdrawal from my account even though I have no money in it.

As you know I have decided to let the car go and at any moment they could come looking for the car to repossess. That’s not the case, they got their money and they are now happy and will do it again next month.

My bank is not happy with this arrangement and are treating it as if I have been going around writing bad checks. I have 30 days to get my -$500.00 balance back to zero or I face criminal charges. isn’t this funny, I could go to jail for being poor.

So I sit here paralyzed with hunger because my bank account has been frozen and I have nothing for cash. I cant believe that it has seemed to come to this. Even though things are looking up ka has decided to punish me more and more.

I pose this question and maybe you can help me figure it out. What did I do wrong to deserve this bad luck? Is it my decision to go to Montana? Is it the fact that I should have not betrayed my friends in Plattsburgh by moving out here? Is it because I am … was a dead beat father while I was going through school and before that? What is it? Am I trying to have to much fun in between miseries?

Ever had one of those mornings where you’re out of milk for your porridge and butter’s just a distant memory? Yeah, that was my morning. Yet, I’m surprisingly upbeat, ready to dive into the day. The plan? Guzzle down a smoothie and grab Mom’s computer before heading to work.

Yesterday marked my full-day debut at the new job. It’s thrilling, but boy, do I get sidetracked easily! My main goal? To develop this innovative interview server. There’s a part of me itching to just chill and go with the flow, but my Connecticut roots whisper, “Stay focused!”

Tonight, the local art museum is hosting a shindig. I’m on a mission to convince a buddy to join me in the artistic revelry. Wish me luck, and hey, take care!

Resources to Enhance Your Day

1. Smoothie Recipes for a Quick Start: Because sometimes breakfast is a liquid affair.
2. Staying Focused at Work: Tips to keep the distractions at bay.
3. The Art of Connecticut: Explore the artistic side of Connecticut.
4. Upcoming Events at the Art Museum: Don’t miss out on the next art festivity.
5. How to Invite Friends for an Event: Convince your friends to join in on the fun.

Woke up to a fresh blanket of snow today, and the forecast says it’s only going to get colder and clearer. Perfect for dusting off the camera for some weekend magic.

Missoula’s love for mountain biking? That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Cross-country skiing here is like the Merit Parkway’s post-work traffic – but on snow! For the uninitiated, that’s in Connecticut.

Big day today – first official full-timer at MARS Stout, yet not quite ‘official’. Lunch decisions are back on the menu after an 8-month hiatus. Got my own desk and a phone. Feels like the first day of school, but better.

Here’s to long days and pleasant nights, my friends! 🌨️🎿🍴📞

I was informed today that starting tomorrow I will be going full time. That is good news. At least I can break even now. My next goal is to become a regular employee. Right now I work for Work Force, a temp agencie. In a couple weeks I am eligable to have my contract bought out by MARS Stout. I hope they do, and that is my next goal. I just got back from snow shoeing. It was awesome and the snow was falling heavily. Almost got lost a couple of times. Sounds like the weather out East is like a yo yo. I am glad we don’t have that this year. I hate it when it gets wet. It got to 32 degrees today so that is our heat wave I guess. Ok, I know what a cord of wood is but what is a face cord? Does any one know?

Hi all, I just added some pics in my gallery, feel free to rate and comment. I also just added a new link in my Missoula Section. It is a link to the Big Sky Film Festival which is happening next month.

Good morning from my apartment in Missoula. I hope all my freinds and every one else is having a good day. I hope eveyone is getting better from the Christmas Cold everyone seems to have at work.

Yesterday I couldnt get the server back up and running at work so I was a little frusturated. I didnt get any sleep last night so I better keep my comments to a minimum to avoid the tendancy to get all negative and down in the dumps.

On the bright side it is snowing off and on still and the skiing gets better and better. I hope to sneek out to the Rat tonight although I promised Marcy that we would go sno shoeing. But dogs dont understand wht yo say, right?

Well I better prepair for work and get a couple things done like an appointment to get my oil changed and figure out how to pay a credit card payment.

Take care and signing off from Missoula Montana.