Dreaming of Me - 30th Anniversary

Depeche Mode's first single was released thirty years ago today, on 20 February 1981.

Dreaming of Me - 20 February 1981

There is no official video, but I stole this one off of YouTube so you can have a listen.

Titanium Update

Went to the doctor for my final check up.  Once again, I headed to the x-ray room and took another set of x-rays.  I think they have a total of three rooms for x-rays...I have been in all three.

Final X-ray - Three-quarter View

The doctor said the bone has completely healed and gave me the go ahead to do whatever I wanted.  There is a little chip of bone floating at the top of the ulna, but that is no concern.  It will just stay there, just hanging out...like a satellite.

Final X-ray - Front View

While my movement is about 90%, my strength needs a little more work.  I skated and shot the puck around a few weeks back and it felt great.  Other than the first two wrist shots I took, everything felt strong, even slap shots.  Cycling, however, will take some time.  All the weight, and stress (vibrations of the road) on the wrist is too much for now.  I tried to ride last week, but had to turn off early due to pain.  Doctor says it will be a few months before I can fully ride a bike.  But, I am cleared to play hockey!

Final X-Ray - Side View

 

FUCK YOU, STOP CALLING ME - February 2011

Well, another month.  When the opportunity arrives, I try to talk to them and give them shit.  Heck, I have plenty of roll-over minutes and I like pissing people off.

28 February 2011
   949-637-2302  Orange County, CA (via text message...at 5:51 AM)

26 February 2011
   949-637-2425  Orange County, CA (via text message...at 5:30AM)

25 February 2011
   214-506-1102 TX, USA  (one number off from yesterday.  I would expect to get a call from 1103, tomorrow)

24 February 2011
   214-506-1101  TX, USA

17 February 2011
   602-396-4332  Phoenix, AZ

16 February 2011
   917-793-5694  NY,USA

3 February 2011
   602-396-4332  Phoenix, AZ

I Am Featured In Another Magazine

I stopped by DeLorean Motor Company in Garden Grove, today.  Picked up the latest issue of DeLoreans Magazine.  There is a six page spread on the Hot Wheels DeLorean, technically written by me.  The article talks about how I made the DeLorean and brought it into the line.  If you were one of the few that read the post I wrote about the Hot Wheels DeLorean, about a year ago, that was pretty much the article.  I took that post down when DMC wanted to use it for their magazine.  Now, it is out.

If you want, you can get a copy of the magazine from your local DeLorean Motor Company or at delorean.com.  I have a copy, too, if you just want to check it out. 

DeLoreans Magazine Volume 5, Number 2.

Random Thoughts IV

It is half way into the month, I guess I should write something.

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 I have begun working out again.  Getting ready for the hockey season in a few months.  You really notice a difference in fitness when you do not work out for a few months.  Two weeks into the program, I am starting to gain back the15 pounds I lost during my recovery.  I should be ready for hockey, soon...just need to get used to skating.  The goal is not to break any bones this season.

For those of you interested, I am doing Insanity for now, and maybe throw in a little P90X later when I get more strength in my wrist.  I also plan on some bike rides, at least a few rides to and from work, maybe a century.

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Flames are doing better than earlier in the season.  Mathematically, they are within reach of a playoff spot, but I am not holding my breath.  Excited for the Heritage Classic in February.  It will be interesting and scary to see who the Flames will trade before the deadline.  This will depend on their playoff chances.

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There are plans to update the suspension on the DeLorean this year.  This will hopefully include:  New springs and shocks - for lowering the car and better handling.  New polyurethane bushings - for better handling. Updated brakes - current brakes do not feel right.  And, a look at the fuel system - try to get better gas mileage.  I am currently acquiring the parts necessary to do this, it make take time as I am trying to space the spending of money on the parts.  Actual 'updating' may not happen until the middle or end of the year, maybe next year.  I have had the front lowering springs since last April, and they are still sitting in the box.

FUCK YOU, STOP CALLING ME - January 2011

I actually have a New Year's resolution.  Like most resolutions, I will most likely not stick with it.  Anyways, I plan on giving each telemarketer that calls me an ear full.  This will of course include cursing, yelling, and belittling of the person on the other end.  Anything to make me feel better about myself...and perhaps change someone's life in doing so.  If I miss the call, I may call back, just to fulfill my goals.  Or...I will just ignore this assholes.  Either way, all calls will be reported here.  Because I know how you love reading this series of posts.

31 January 2011
   800-632-5212 - selected "2" to opt out of service
   800-632-5212 - yeah, called five minutes apart.  This time selected "1" to yell at someone.  I fucking yelled at "John MacDonald", told him that calling twice in five minutes is bullshit and to take my number off their list.  That little bitch said, "okay, we will remove your number from our list".  Yeah, I will be holding my breath.

30 January 2011
   Blocked Number - no message, equals telemarketer.

26 January 2011
   949-637-3165  Orange County, CA  (via text message)

21 January 2011
   407-545-6413  FL, USA

20 January 2011
   832-703-7064  TX, USA
   914-339-5611  NY, USA (Called 8 times before.  Finally got to talk to one, one of my goals this year.  Asked for "John", then proceeded to sell me a debt service.  I called his bluff and he hung up.  Safe to say that this is the last time I get a call from this number.)

18 January 2011
   914-339-5611  NY, USA

12 January 2011
   602-396-4345  Phoenix, AZ
   406-219-2304  Bozeman, MT

8 January 2011
   781-296-5272  Waltham, MA (via text, same text as others)

7 January 2011
   715-255-3810  Loyal , WI (via text, same text as others)

5 January 2011
   314-627-6955  MO, USA

4 January 2011
   404-891-6987 GA,USA

3 January 2011
   404-891-6950  GA,USA

Darryl Sutter Steps Down As Flames GM and Executive VP

Face it, there has not been of the Flames that I could write about.  Who wants to write about a team that is almost last in their division and conference?  Well, something big happened today.  Darryl Sutter was asked to step down by President and CEO Ken King.  Replacing Sutter as GM will be Interim GM Jay Feaster.

Here is a great write up from hitthepost that sums up Sutter's reign in Calgary.  Go here.

My favourite part is about letting Theoren Fleury play in the preseason.  Perhaps Darryl can follow in Theo's footsteps and compete in next season's Battle of the Blades.

Hot Wheels Back to the Future Time Machine

Image stolen from the Hot Wheels Facebook page.

Jacked these images from HotWheelsCollectors.com

Look for this in stores in February. 

Titanium Plate

I snapped a photo of the X-ray when I went to the doctor yesterday.

Mugshots of the titanium plate and screws

Yeah, I know.  Pretty cool, huh?

Doctor says things are healing fine.  Bone mending is a little better than expected.  Damaged nerves are healing as expected.  The good news, my range of motion is way better than expected.  Especially, considering the damage I initially did to the area.  So good in fact, he said that there is no need to report to physical therapy anymore. I have to say that my therapist really helped the progression of my recovery. 
Strength conditioning can be done at home.

After looking at the X-rays and seeing the range of motion I regained, he said I could pretty much do anything right now and the wrist should be fine.  More strenuous activities, like pull-ups, should not be attempted for about a month.

I tired driving the other day.  There was pain when making sudden moves or trying to pull into a parking spot.  This is a strength issue that will improve with time.  Damn it, this means I have to wait a while before I can drive the DeLorean, again.  I plan on starting my strength training at the beginning of the year.  Some bike riding, Insanity and P90-X should get me ready for a return to hockey in June.  Heck, I may fit in a century ride, just for fun.

DMC-California - 22 December 2009

A year ago today, I went to the DeLorean Motor Company in Garden Grove, California to see this:

These are photos that were used in the sales ad from delorean.com.