Fire Engine Red

Why are fire engines red?

Well, books are read. Magazines are read, too. Two and two are four, four and four are eight, eight and four are twelve. There are twelve inches in a ruler. Queen Elizabeth was a ruler. Queen Elizabeth was also a ship. Ships sail the seas. Fish swim in the seas. Fish have fins, Fins fought the Russians, Russians are called Reds, fire engines are always rushin', and that's why they're red.


Today is Thursday, June 23rd, 2005. Today is day three. Good morning.

I've tied out my morning income, a problem we had last night didn't roll-forward to this morning, so we're good. The mistake we made last night that needs to be fixed today is a small one, so that's no big deal. Yesterday's "Orange" post is the most-commented on post to date. Thanks to all you commentors.

In the next two weeks the employee semi-annual review is coming up. Our remaining manager now has the entire group to review, doubling his responsibilty. His reviews are expected to be late this time around.

Also in the next two weeks I will be going to Texas (again!). This marks my second trip to the Lone Star State, and the first time visiting another state during a national holiday. I promise to try and remember to take lots of pictures.

Also in the next two weeks I will be getting a haircut, probably just before I go to Texas. And speaking of Texas, who watched last night's Real World Austin? They all got cowboy hats.

And when I get back, planning for the afternoon of drunken fun-instead-of-work begins in earnest. Date: Friday, July 22nd. Mark your calendars, ask for the afternoon off, get ready to get stupid drunk on a day you would normally be working.

-Tom
recommended download:
Marcy Playground, Blood in Alphabet Soup, and Bye, Bye

ps. the riddle starting today's post will give you a clue to the color of the truck I'd like to get.