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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-06

Alan — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:02:00 +0000

Woo hoo. Almost time for another Vikings win. Heh. Chicago. That’s funny. #
Just got back from the bar with my kids. We watched the Vikes game, don’t judge me. #
Bring it, Monday. #
The “Knowledge Based” extra steps to log in to us.army.mil are annoying and unnecessary. #
I wish I could keep doing the 3 days of work per week thing. There are indications I might actually work 5 days in a row this week. Ick. #
RT @chrisgarrett Why you owe it to the world to be your true awesome self | Chris Garrett on New Media http://bit.ly/70ZZv4 #
I’m listening to The Judybats Radio (http://bit.ly/7lCUjL) #pandora #
Good morning everyone! #
Its going to be a fine, fine Navy day. #
@paraih did @criddle prop the door open again? in reply to paraih #
@adamsconsulting The only annoying thing about Twitter is wanted to follow so many people, but actually having to do other things too. in reply to adamsconsulting #
@therealcherilyn I wasn’t going to, but NOW. I. AM. in reply to therealcherilyn #
I invented a new acronym today. DCE. Drama Containment Efforts. Activities directed toward limiting unnecessary drama. FTW. #
I’m listening to The Judybats Radio (http://bit.ly/7lCUjL) #pandora #
@NavyCS What percent of an Academy class is prior enlisted? I was Class of ‘96. Which Chief has two thumbs & is happy he didn’t grad? in reply to NavyCS #
@NavyCS I’ll second that. All in favor? Aye. in reply to NavyCS #
One step forward, two steps back. Never ending cycle of crap that must be broken. Booyah! #
Monday’s second cousin Wednesday is a lot more tolerable. #
@raychampagne Dude, you go to that school for a month and then get forced to sit all still after chow and listen. You would Zzzz too. in reply to raychampagne #
I’m listening to NOFX Radio (http://bit.ly/5PwbXo) #pandora #
Lunchtime. Lunchtime is my favorite. #
I’m listening to Three Days Grace Radio (http://bit.ly/8ZxqRE) #pandora #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-29

Alan — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:02:00 +0000

Going grouse hunting with my dad. Don’t worry, birds are pretty safe; we practice “shoot and release.” #
@smilinbrat09 go vikes! in reply to smilinbrat09 #
@raychampagne you are so understated tonight dude. They suck. “I know you are, but what am I?” would have been better. in reply to raychampagne #
Great, great weekend. I might even be able to handle work tomorrow! #
@jmiloj you so just don’t get reality TV, J. You answered your own question. in reply to jmiloj #
@timspencer I bought a Jeep Liberty too. How you like that? in reply to timspencer #
@timspencer you so underestimate a dude who’s weekend’s matched his weekdays for seven months in reply to timspencer #
@lifeisgood80 what? in reply to lifeisgood80 #
@chr1sa huh? in reply to chr1sa #
@raychampagne nofx? in reply to raychampagne #
@raychampagne gotta admit, I don’t know “j’s type of music” might be… in reply to raychampagne #
@lifeisgood80 good luck! in reply to lifeisgood80 #
going to get my new weight bench at 2000. Beefcake! #
@lifeisgood80 no, i just want to tone up a bit. whatever. BEEFCAKE! in reply to lifeisgood80 #
awww, what a nice thing to say. South Dakota, huh? #
@lifeisgood80 its all broke #
@lifeisgood80 you want me to call you South Dakota? in reply to lifeisgood80 #
@lifeisgood80 Well what then? in reply to lifeisgood80 #
omg yawn #
@krisis fixable? if its about the car I just got rid of its going to need a re-write. in reply to krisis #
@krisis ah so metaphorically its about me. gotta stop thinking about that car. I hated it. in reply to krisis #
Doesn’t look like he likes basketball, but he says he does. http://twitvid.com/DBF8F #
RT @NavyCS: Thumbs Up! “@Bostonmaggie: #SONS Save Our Navy SEALs” ( http://bit.ly/8PLLoJ ) #
RT @davepeck: Hey why don’t you ever see the headline Psychic Wins Lottery? #
Going to my very first NHL game tonight. How about a win there, MN Wild? #
RT @raychampagne: Ready 4 the Wild/Bruins game at the Xcel ctr 2nite w/ @dixbert, @phillm1 & another dude 2 cool 4 twttr. #
@raychampagne getting ready to watch hockey http://mypict.me/1HK50 #
Go Wild! http://mypict.me/1HOMk #
Happy Thanksgiving Twitter Friends. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-22

Alan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:02:00 +0000

@smilinbrat09 divorce. It was a long way to go for a quote, I admit it. in reply to smilinbrat09 #
@smilinbrat09 cool! in reply to smilinbrat09 #
Go Percy! #
Today is the first Monday of the rest of my life. #
@Lovinglifeinsd in SD? Is that Celsius? in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@raychampagne I will check for your coin next we are at the bar, even if its my turn to buy, like it is now. in reply to raychampagne #
@Lovinglifeinsd its warmer than 17 here! in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
RT @krisis: Alright, enough bitching. I am going to make this day bleed awesomesauce from here on out. #
@krisis well it motivated me to do the same thing, so thank you! in reply to krisis #
Going to the park with a buddy and his kids. #
I am going to go down that slide with Ian. Its not my Everest, but its close. http://mypict.me/1xus8 #
@Lovinglifeinsd doesn’t sound like the person talking to me these last couple days… in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd dude that was me two days ago. Go look up what you told me and apply it. in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@benboychuk what is the verb for “cleaning up” your friends lists and who you follow? in reply to benboychuk #
@benboychuk declutterifying? in reply to benboychuk #
@Surface_Sailor yum. in reply to Surface_Sailor #
Breakfast of champions baby. http://mypict.me/1yiuv #
@paraih even I know you can’t get in until six, what’s wrong with you man? in reply to paraih #
@krisis it was a reccomendation from somewhere. what do u mean “new” in reply to krisis #
@krisis I just got back from Iraq, haven’t been super-active over the last year. in reply to krisis #
I kind of kicked Monday’s ass. Tuesday’s sunrise is taking its time because its scared. #
@krisis thanks! in reply to krisis #
I am trying to get “meep” banned on Facebook. http://is.gd/4X7Ng (It could happen.) #
@CorydBrown No, but I don’t drill until Dec or Jan and I lost some lbs in the desert. Its all good! in reply to CorydBrown #
@Lovinglifeinsd or… Why are you even at walmart?? in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@knealemann business proposal? in reply to knealemann #
@Lovinglifeinsd doesn’t that go without saying? in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd yeah in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@knealemann hope it went well. in reply to knealemann #
RT @sween: No, your MOM sprinkles D&D references into casual conversation hoping to find a kindred spirit. #
@Lovinglifeinsd good job. U rock. in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@quelli24 ain’t that the truth and the best advice ever? in reply to quelli24 #
@quelli24 you too! in reply to quelli24 #
@quelli24 because I am very honest? Software development and web geek. I admit it. in reply to quelli24 #
kinda happy as heck right now. Just saying… #
@Lovinglifeinsd cause of a really good friend in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd so do you girl. in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
At Comedy Sportz in Minneapolis. Get some Mitchell!! #
@tomlommel you got it bro. in reply to tomlommel #
Haven’t been here since I saw @tomlommel here about 100 years ago. And it makes me feel old! http://mypict.me/1Ddj7 #
@paraih you are making one for me and @criddle too, right? in reply to paraih #
@lifeisgood80 well then you go girl. U in Vegas yet? And is what happens there going to stay on twitter? in reply to lifeisgood80 #
Getting another tattoo at Serious Ink in Fridley, MN, know why? Because I can. #
@lifeisgood80 pic coming in reply to lifeisgood80 #
Just the transfer so far… http://mypict.me/1DmAJ #
Jar jar blink 182 #starwarsbandnames #
Outline is done. http://mypict.me/1Dp26 #
@chrisbrogan change also doesn’t always mean progress… in reply to chrisbrogan #
@lifeisgood80 yup in reply to lifeisgood80 #
@lifeisgood80 anyone tells you different, run the other way in reply to lifeisgood80 #
@quelli24 what’s up Q! in reply to quelli24 #
@quelli24 awesome. if I would have had a better day it would have taken two days. in reply to quelli24 #
@lifeisgood80 I have a tentative date. She’s making me ask her in person though. She’ll say yes though. in reply to lifeisgood80 #
@quelli24 really good! in reply to quelli24 #
@quelli24 nah, just sets the bar for tomorrow in reply to quelli24 #
Just about my turn on the karaoke stage. #
@timspencer your jealousy is quite transparent, Mr. Spencer. in reply to timspencer #
@timspencer yeah, you wish you had the nerve. It’s “chicken fried” next brother. in reply to timspencer #
@lifeisgood80 omg what now llisd? in reply to lifeisgood80 #
@krisis you know you have more than one more song in you. in reply to krisis #
@krisis anything but Madonna, k? in reply to krisis #
@krisis we’ve been talking about a-ha tonight, of you can believe that! in reply to krisis #
@krisis that is SO the problem with one hit wonders. (one hit in the US anyway.) in reply to krisis #
@krisis that is a great idea! Forced variety! in reply to krisis #
@SamGrittner and the worm, I believe. in reply to SamGrittner #
Quitters! Its not even midnight here yet! #
@ihuntmidgets that sounds delicious. in reply to ihuntmidgets #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-15

Alan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:02:00 +0000

77 windows updates and 20,000 plus emails. See what happens when you take a year off from work to go to Iraq? #
Twitterberry installed. I am back. #
@Lovinglifeinsd thanks. I am on ubertwitter now http://myloc.me/1uf8g in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd I will. that one was on the wrong side of the freeway anyway. in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd you get that close give me a call. in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
My cube is already feeling all homey. http://mypict.me/1ufHv #
@austinsd thank you! in reply to austinsd #
Reality sucks. I am just saying. #
@Lovinglifeinsd you know why in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Surface_Sailor get r done shipmate! in reply to Surface_Sailor #
@Lovinglifeinsd uh no. Now you Can stalk me. in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
I am officially redneck. Bargo rocks! #
@Lovinglifeinsd better than not having a phone and being in Iraq girl! in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
Bargo rocks! http://mypict.me/1uyRh #
@Lovinglifeinsd what happened to eloping? in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd yeah. Bingo in a bar. Totally redneck. in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd right on! in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@drew something tough. Barbed wire? in reply to drew #
@Lovinglifeinsd hanging in there. You? in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
Sure appreciate my real friends. You should too. And tell them you do. #
@drew jeeze man. in reply to drew #
20 minutes away from a whole new life. #
15. Can’t believe karaoke version of “darling Nikki” is the soundtrack of my life right now. #
10 minutes people. Karaoke “nobody does it better” being done pretty well right now. #
5 minutes. Wow. #
Its finally over. #
You know what? Forever isn’t really that long. Its like 14 years. After that you get to start over apparently. How cool is that? #
@Lovinglifeinsd no owls are cool in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-08

Alan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:02:00 +0000

I am in San Diego, its 0100 but my body is telling me its 0900 in the morning. #
i got a new phone. its winning right now. #
@austinsd thanks man, but I won’t be “home” for a couple more days. good to be in the US again though! in reply to austinsd #
I am talking to my friend Kim. :0 #
Holy crap, I should probably go to bed. Ya think? #
sitting at the airport waiting for my flight home! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-01

Alan — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:02:00 +0000

Someone tell me how to get rid of the 2 ghost DM’s twitter.com says I have? #
Hey folks, what has two thumbs and will leave southeast asia in a few short days? THIS GUY. *points to hisself* #
@Lovinglifeinsd then I guess I will just keep clicking on that “2″ in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
The best part, I think, is the shaky hands. Also, insomnia. #fb #
listening to “Bryan Adams - Please Forgive Me” ♫ http://blip.fm/~fetxj #
listening to “All We'd Ever Need By: Lady Antebellum” ♫ http://blip.fm/~feu44 #
@Lovinglifeinsd “Ugh” is the understatement of the day. in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
listening to “Crowded_House_-_Don_t_Dream_It_s_Over” ♫ http://blip.fm/~feuds #
listening to “Blake Shelton - I'll Just Hold On” ♫ http://blip.fm/~feuil #
Today’s fun fact, in a few days I will no longer be +8 hours ahead of the people I love. (I knew the Vikings lost before you did. #
listening to “Garth Brooks - Callin' Baton Rouge” ♫ http://blip.fm/~feumh #
@Lovinglifeinsd “Oh dear! I’ve got to get back there!” That’s the only thing I remember her saying. #supernanny in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
hey twitter. quit changing my profile picture back to the old one. punk. #
@Lovinglifeinsd hacker-bot zombies! run away! in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
Yay. The #Yankees are going to the World Series. Thlbthththth. #
@Lovinglifeinsd go to bed! in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd don’t you have happy sleeping pills then!? in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
You know what rocks hard? Starbucks in Kuwait. Its not Caribou, but close enough for this guy at this point. Can’t wait to get to MN #
Friends are awesome. Navy Chief friends defy description. What is better than awesome? #fb #
I guess I should at least think about going and cleaning my weapons. #fb #
Thought about it for a bit. Gotta say, not a fan. #
Weapons are clean, inspected, tagged and ready for turn in tomorrow, along with two huge bags of Army stuff. Hoorah! #fb #
The jazz music in the Starbucks here isn’t quite Christmas music yet, but close enough to make me want to leave!!!! #fb #
OMG, Warrior Transition starts tomorrow! You’d think I’d be sad about giving up my “Warrior” status, but I am not. Really, not at all. #fb #
@ilovemytroops Baghdad got rocked today too. I left Iraq a couple days ago, but we are still there… in reply to ilovemytroops #
the cool thing about insomnia is being awake for 2 days, because, 2 days went by. (two more days closer to home!) #
@ilovemytroops you are not kidding. I will sleep when I am home! In my bed! in reply to ilovemytroops #
All my stuff is turned in, and that makes me happy. Also, more Starbucks. #fb #
I don’t have OCD, but I think I understand it. #
Emailing people I know in Iraq is weird, because I am not there with them anymore. #
Good morning Minnesota! Wake up!! #
Its humid in Kuwait. Hope those 50’s stay around MN till I get home. #
@Lovinglifeinsd hope your back is feeling better and its all better before your trip! Congrats! in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@Lovinglifeinsd yup, rock on. sounds like a plan! in reply to Lovinglifeinsd #
@billpatrowicz thanks man, its pretty easy, I was never much of a warrior anyway in reply to billpatrowicz #
And…..here I am, killing time in Starbucks, again. #fb #
Must be Bazaar day today! A lot more vendor tents than normal. #
I am NOT sitting in Starbucks. I am outside Starbucks, in the food court, eating cheesy-bread. #fb #
Its actually raining hard enough here to drive me inside. So yes, I am in Starbucks again. Deal with it. #fb #
Someone called me smart! Someone called me smart. Finally! #
I am going home. #
Its cool (temp) in Germany, the grass is green and there are fall leaves on the trees. I am psyched. #
And, despite it being only 11:48 am local time, I am at the moment enjoying my first beer since April. Also, It’s a Guinness. #
@Vegas21 it is almost tattoo time. How did you know!? in reply to Vegas21 #
Sadder than a clown standing outside a little car with no more room in it right now. #
@CorydBrown nah, just life bro, just want to get home. Wasn’t looking for European vacation right now. in reply to CorydBrown #
Happy effin Halloween. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-25

Alan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:02:00 +0000

‘Lil more than 24 hours away from getting the hell out of Basrah, 4evah. Everywhere I go starting tomorrow is one step closer to home. #fb #
RT @jmiloj torn between saying a prayer for a safe return, and not wanting to remind God where @dixbert is, just in case. (You rock, Jerry.) #
@austinsd thanks! in reply to austinsd #
Why? #
Made it back to Baghdad. Checking out tomorrow. #
If you ever hear anyone say “People never change” punch them in the throat for me. #
listening to “The Faces - (I Know) I'm Losing You” ♫ http://blip.fm/~f9mar #
#iusuallylieabout internet memes. #
Kuwait, third time this month. (Oh, and last. time. ever.) #
twitter.com says I have 2 direct messages, but I can’t see them, anyone know how to make that counter say zero if there are no dm’s? #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-18

Alan — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:02:00 +0000

Leaving this country! Maybe tomorrow (gotta come back) but for GOOD in about a week! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-11

Alan — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:02:00 +0000

Mauer will be the batting champ again unless he goes 0 for 18 tomorrow. Good luck Joe!! #
I think the LT that made this happen deserves some recognition as well. http://is.gd/3XUxq Never too late to make things right. Never. #
@cfjedimaster are you sure you didn’t say “custom tags are easy, bitches?” #
Dear Jessie, at some point you’re going to have to stop blaming Bush. Mmmmkaye? Thanks. #
Letterman has a love den in his studio…so what, who doesn’t? #
@SpecMode yeah, me too, but I know what I am building when I get home, if my wife says its ok… #
Lots of happy soldiers from the 34th “RedBulls” here in Basrah, Iraq this morning. Go VIKINGS! #
Way to go Vikings. 4-0. Nap time for this Sailor. #
Staying up from 0000-0457 to watch the Twins win the Division was SO worth it. Zzzzzz. #
@therealcherilyn I am SO glad my name isn’t RICHARD. in reply to therealcherilyn #
OMG I need to go workout, eat and then sleep for 13 hours. ZZzz. #
@boyzoid nobody that understands odds will take that bet brother #
My replacement is in Kuwait. That is A LOT closer to Iraq than Texas, for all you geographically challenged folks. #
I don’t even want to win a Nobel Peace prize now. Thanks for shattering that dream. #
*Everyone* is entitled to an opinion. Bet you never would have SEEN these opinions had Bush NOT invaded Iraq. http://is.gd/47fw6 #
@raychampagne FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! #
CSM and his crew went on a ruck march this morning “for fun.” Reason #112 why I joined the Navy instead of the Army. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-04

Alan — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:02:00 +0000

@steverubel does that mean 2/3 think its here to stay? how many do you think said “WTH is Twitter?” #
I think its almost time to start the countdown. Less than a month left in Iraq. #
@ihuntmidgets doesn’t make you say “What?” @ihuntmidgets makes you say “WTF!?” #
There is no part of this “eating better” B.S. that I can’t rectify with a box of girl scout cookies. Care packages! FTW! #
@MCPONPAO Who’s elligible for the weekly Navy Heritage contests? CPOs could run away with it you know… #
Now I know which wall is worse to hit, a brick wall or a wall made of pure stupid. What? Yeah, the stupid one is way worse. #
RT @NavyNews: Do you have “The Calling” - Navy: A Global Force for Good. Please, do share… http://bit.ly/18h6lu ~~It’s a minute-WATCH IT! #
Good morning Minnesota. Don’t let it get too cold before I get back, mmmmkay? #
I’ll get on Google Wave when I get back to the States. Almost POSTIIVE it won’t work here anyway. #
RT @atmasphere oh boy [i feel like that too] #
could use a little reassurance from home right about now #
@quelli24 u could never overdo it! (my work twitter only shows last 25) so I miss most @dixbert messages until I get on a real computer! in reply to quelli24 #
Go Twinkies. #