tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191848352011-04-21T21:34:13.767-04:00Narced -- Slang for -- Nitrogen narcosis, a reversible alteration in consciousness producing a state similar to alcohol intoxication in SCUBA divers.Ericnoreply@blogger.comBlogger261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1162327997887997882006-10-31T15:53:00.000-05:002006-10-31T15:53:17.946-05:00

Okay, I got bored with the look and name of this blog.  It started out as a kind of practice Blog - testing it out so to speak.Anyway, I threw a simpler one together and decided to keepmessing with it while I blogged random stuff...anyway - this is the last post here..go here www.workplayfamily.compowered by performancing firefoxpowered by performancing firefoxpowered by performancing firefox

Ericnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1158764319616060112006-09-20T09:16:00.000-04:002006-09-20T10:58:39.673-04:00

On Saturday, Matthew and I woke up and decided to head down to VCU and try out that new restaurant - "Out of the Box Cereal Co.". Matthew who I don't think has ever eaten anything but some type of cheerios went crazy and ordered a mix of everything chocolate. He had Coco Puffs, Count Chocula and Cookie Crisps all mixed in one bowl. I did have to stop at adding chocolate milk in place of

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1156429800414377382006-08-24T10:01:00.000-04:002006-08-24T10:30:00.483-04:00

I want to thank the the804.com blog for posting a recent article in the RTD (Chimney Repair is a burning issue). Just yesterday we got our chimney cleaned at our new house (why so early - well it's cheaper than waiting till winter) anyway, we basically just wanted to get it cleaned. And sure enough after they cleaned it they started to play around with a digital camera, taking pictures from the

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1156427993709989252006-08-24T09:34:00.000-04:002006-08-24T09:59:53.750-04:00

As you can tell from this picture ("I found on the internet of coarse") We have been dealing with flooding for a long time. After the city spent a ridiculous amount of money we have learned this is a "drainage" issue. But my question is -- the flood wall. I realize that it's not related to our flooding issues recently. But I was curious to know has the James River ever flooded that high to

Ericnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1155740647679927632006-08-16T09:44:00.000-04:002006-08-16T11:04:07.800-04:00

It's a sellers market baby - It's a buyers market - WOW, I don't know how many real estate agents told us that when just a couple of months ago we were doing the DIY (FSBO) selling of our Condo. But maybe just maybe they were right. (But we still did not give in to the 6%). But I think I understand their point. Are condo was on the market for 4 weeks (MAY)- which is awesome for a 2 bedroom

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1150909255847446682006-06-21T12:35:00.000-04:002006-06-21T13:04:26.930-04:00

6 More Days Until We Close on Our House!!! What a very stressful time this has been. About 2 months ago we found our "perfect" house. It was perfect except there was already a contract on it. But then we learned about 1st Right Refusal. So, we put a back up contract on the house. Then we immediatly went to work to put the Condo up for sale. We debated whether or not to use a realtor...

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1149612015145682872006-06-06T10:27:00.000-04:002006-06-06T12:40:15.223-04:00

Well we gave it 4 weeks. A month ago we decided to sell our home ourselves with a goal of having it sold in 4 weeks and if not break down and get a Realtor. Well, 4 Sundays of Open Houses and $160 bucks in advertising - we have learned a couple of things. 1 is Open Houses is kind of like Window Shopping. Look but you don't buy. So, hopefully now after breaking down we are going to get in on

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1149103122402193972006-05-31T15:16:00.000-04:002006-05-31T15:43:47.490-04:00

Another Reason - VCU should start promoting, fundraising.VCU FOOTBALL 2009

Ericnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1145032092380332612006-04-14T12:18:00.000-04:002006-04-14T12:28:12.393-04:00

Finally, my week is complete. I have been wanting a good online calandar - so I can stop using my outlook one. About a year ago -- I was hoping Google would make one. But nothing. Then a few months ago - I read a post that stated they were working on one - then another post that stated they were getting ready to launch one soon. Well it's finally here -- Enjoy!!Let me also add another great

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1144693576586065032006-04-10T14:13:00.000-04:002006-04-10T14:26:16.643-04:00

Now that we have decided that it's time to find a larger house. We have to decide where to start looking. Melinda and I went out this weekend and did a drive by through some of the neighborhoods we really like. We are a little constricted in location because we want to be in a certain school district. We are putting up the Condo hopefully by the end of the month -- and hope to be in a new

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1144291060718530152006-04-05T22:24:00.000-04:002006-04-05T22:37:40.786-04:00

It is time... We can't take it any more.When my Wife and I got married. My son and I moved into her2 bedroom condo that she shares with her son. Well we out grew it when I brought in the 1st box. It's been 2 months and we have decided that it's time to get the condo ready to be put on the market and start looking for a new house. Preferably with 4 bedrooms and a place for all these toys.

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1143050945891380712006-03-22T13:09:00.000-05:002006-03-22T13:09:06.173-05:00

@ the Harbor Originally uploaded by eodrum. We all went to Baltimore last weekend. We had a really awesome time - a little cold but awesome. I learned a few things on our trip to Baltimore. A portable DVD player does not help kids get to sleep on a long trip. When the wife works 12 hours before leaving for Balitmore - you can expect a zero patience level. Always, follow the directions

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1142973073172030832006-03-21T15:28:00.000-05:002006-03-21T15:31:13.200-05:00

I love everything Google. I have asked and prayed for an awesome online calendar and it seems my prayers have been answered. Looks like Google is getting ready (at some point) to release an online calendar called CL2.Thanks Google!!

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1142604802044556642006-03-17T08:55:00.000-05:002006-03-17T09:13:22.070-05:00

I love it when it's birthday time for my sons. It means a new toy in the house. The older he gets the more I like the toys. This year its the Nintendo DS and some really cool games (A few other things too - but this is the hot item). This will make the car ride to Baltimore Harbor this weekend real interesting. 2 Sons + 1 Nintendo = A Screaming Fit!! Thankfully, we also recently purchased a

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1142268546889205022006-03-13T11:37:00.000-05:002006-03-13T11:49:06.913-05:00

My 4 year old son loves to curse. Okay, not really - thank goodness. But he does enjoy informing me of what other kids say at school. It usually goes like this:Hey Dad, (kid name) said (bad word) at School. That's a bad word, right Daddy. And then I follow it up with -- While biting my cheek so not to laugh -- That's right, that is a bad word -- we don't use that word do we? No Dad we don't

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1141176017167912772006-02-28T19:59:00.000-05:002006-02-28T20:30:44.173-05:00

Okay, so if you read the RTD today. You learned that it wasn't Maymonts fault, it wasn't the boys fault and surely it wasn't the "parent" Fault. It was an accident.And if you don't believe the latter -- than 80% of parents must be neglecting their children - according to the "parent" lawyer Michael Morchower.Did anyone else find it scary to read about what the "parent" and the boy were doing

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1140706608859658222006-02-23T09:38:00.000-05:002006-02-23T09:56:49.416-05:00

I was just reading this articleabout a huge conference the United Methodists wanted to have in Richmond in 2012. But they decided against it because we have a baseball team called "The Braves". They want to take a stance on racism. So instead they are going to Tampa, Florida. I'm not going to waste anyones time with a long speach about how this is just crazy - naming sports teams after native

Ericnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1140558440100177322006-02-21T16:32:00.000-05:002006-02-21T16:47:21.133-05:00

Just think if the No-Smoking law passes. Sitting in non-smoking at Applebees will be true! It's always kind of funny when you go to Applebees and they ask you smoking or non? Then they sit you at the table right next to the bar tables. I have actually never smoked. I know someone would say BS everyone has tried it atleast once. Well I actually grew up with parents who liked to smoke.

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1140019692771303762006-02-15T10:54:00.000-05:002006-02-15T11:08:13.010-05:00

Well, I just got an e-mail from pbwiki.com saying they will double my storage if i post positive things about them and send a link for folks to check out. pbwiki is really cool and we are putting it to great use with planning our summer trips. Basically, its a website - that you can really do anything you want. For us we are using it to create a list of places we want to visit this summer

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1138720853323761752006-01-31T10:17:00.000-05:002006-01-31T10:20:53.346-05:00

Okay, I enjoyed reading everyones 4 things. So, I just wanted to play too. So here are my 4 things:Four jobs I’ve had1. Benefits Coordinator2. Case Worker3. AmeriCorps4. Olive Garden (1997 - that seems like forever ago)Four Movies I can watch over and over1. The Shawshank Redemption (which comes on about once a week on TNT)2. Dumb and Dumber3. Something about Mary4. Almost any Harrison Ford

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1137702282212537702006-01-19T10:32:00.000-05:002006-01-19T15:28:40.226-05:00

Just 17 more days until we leave for St. Lucia to get married. I must say that I am getting a little nervous. Not so much nervous about the wedding - I am really excited about getting married to my wife-to-be and the fact we are doing a destination wedding and writing our own vows (which was my idea "for the record"). I am so blessed to have met her and for everyting that has followed since

Ericnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1137546407443886722006-01-17T19:49:00.000-05:002006-01-17T20:07:31.556-05:00

Okay, I grew up in Va Beach - so even though we got just as much snow as Richmond, we don't have any hills. So, I have never actually been sleding. And even when I moved to Richmond I was always working when my friends went to Forest Hill park or Va Country Club for some sleding. Thankfully, the folks over at Wintergreen have this now. So if you missed out on sleding as a kid -- you have to go

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1135021821740747722005-12-19T14:32:00.000-05:002005-12-19T14:50:21.786-05:00

This morning as I was trying to get my 4 year old son dressed for Pre-School, I noticed a variety of clothing labels in his closet. Everything from the GAPKIDS, Old Navy to Polo. I don't think my son really cares what he wears -- really he would love to wear the same pair of fanatastic 4 underwear for days. But I look in my Closest I am starting to see a patten of the same clothes from the

Ericnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1132761415473146402005-11-23T10:39:00.000-05:002005-11-23T10:58:40.496-05:00

I don't think I ever realized how much different the Richmond food tax is compared to Chesterfield. My morning stop at the Carytown Starbucks now seems kind of expensive (we complain about the cost of gas but we don't mind spending $3+4 for a cup of Joe). Anyway, This morning I stopped at Starbucks on Hull Street. I was a little surprised when the same cup was a little cheaper -- I looked to

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1132607320473368052005-11-21T15:40:00.000-05:002005-11-23T11:08:58.913-05:00

If Richmond is really the 5th most dangerous place to live. Why then are we not on any of the episodes of COPS?The question should really be -- Who is in danger in the 5th most dangerous place to live?Have I lived in Richmond for so long (13 yrs.) now that I just feel safe? Is it because I lived in the fan while at VCU that I am just use to the danger and being smart about not being in the wrong

Ericnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19184835.post-1132601529992284872005-11-21T14:30:00.000-05:002005-11-21T14:45:47.183-05:00

Well, I finally found the time to get on and create my own Blog. I have been reading them for years and now I have my own.Now what do i say??

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