2003-08-01 14:19:31

We’re getting ready to kick off Park Ave Fest in style with a small get together tonight. Fran and I will be supporting the local economy by picking up a half barrel of Genny (our official beer of summer 2003). Some say it’s nasty, we say it’s classy. By the way, Genny has released some absolutely stunning commemorative cans celebrating their 125th Anniversary. They are decorated with Genny can art of yesteryear. What a nostalgic way to celebrate the 125th birthday of a great American company while paying a little respect to our forefathers.

I really hope the weather can cooperate with us and our festival plans this weekend. The original forecast called for rain all weekend, but it looks like they are now projecting scattered thunderstorms today, and partial cloud coverage tomorrow. That’s better than a sharp stick in the eye.

I am sitting here at work counting the minutes till I get out of here. I started crunching some data for a talk that I have to give in September. The presentation is on the durability and physical characterization of prints from various digital output systems. I know that this sounds terribly exciting, but I have been making Excel my bitch all morning (making lots of graphs), and I am getting a little bored of it. In other work-related news, I was officially issued my first patent on Wednesday (US 6599037 B1 – Ultrasonic Cleaning In Batch Photoprocessing Equipment). Next time you see me, show a little respect. I’m an inventor for christ’s sake.

-Pat