Hosed

For some reason it is evidently impossible for me to update the operating system on my ipod without completely hosing the thing. I had problems with 3.0 when it came out a few months back and now 3.1 has done it again. I didn't have time yesterday to work on it either, so I've got to find time today to try and get it going again. I think the worst thing about it is having to reset all of my app settings and rearrange my screens again. Time consuming.

So Apple did hold an event yesterday where they revealed the new lineup of ipods. They basically kept the touch the same and made it a little bit cheaper. They increased capacity on the classic and kept it the same price. The shuffle also saw an increase in storage at the lowest price point, but the Nano is who really got all the love. The Nano was given a camera capable of both stills and video (there's a mic on it also to pick up sound). You take video with the nano and then when you get back to your computer you can upload it to youtube through iTunes. Pretty slick. The ipod announcements were pretty mild though. iTunes 9 was also released though and it looks pretty awesome. They've redone a lot of it and it just has a better overall look and feel. What little time I've had to play with it has shown me that it's really nice.

The Beatles remasters and Rock Band also came out yesterday. I would love to have the box set of the stereo remasters for Christmas. I hope to get Rock Band pretty soon. From what I've seen on the internet it should be pretty amazing.

Glee started back last night. The first episode that they showed back in May was awesome and both DeAnne and I are pretty excited to see what the rest of the season looks like. If it's as good as the first episode, then it should be incredible.

Also, The Guild season 3 episode 2 is out. Here it is:
<br/><a href="http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&amp;vid=bdab0fe5-ecc7-4f5e-a946-feefa45d531b" target="_new" title="Season 3 - Episode 2: Anarchy!">Video: Season 3 - Episode 2: Anarchy!</a>

Have a good Thursday.

--Paul

Back At It

We had a great weekend. So good, we even took an extra day for it.

We headed down to Mobile Saturday morning. Saturday was filled with football. So wonderful. Auburn looked pretty good. They had great offensive numbers. If they can keep it up against the SEC defenses, they should have a great year.

Sunday was pretty lazy. We went to church and after that did pretty much nothing. We did go to the movies Sunday night but that was about the extent of the activities that day.

Monday was also fairly lazy. We did head out to the mall so the girls could do a little more shopping. They had gone on Saturday but needed to exchange some things they got for me and Edwin that either didn't fit or were on a better sale. So we did that and then later that afternoon, Courtney and Edwin's friend John called and asked if we'd like to go out with him sailing on the bay. DeAnne's always wanted to go sailing and I've never been either, so we headed out and had a great time.

We got up yesterday and came home. We went ahead and did some grocery shopping when we got back and then when we got home I got started on the yard. The grass needed cutting but I also needed to spray some weeds and do a few other little things around the house. By the time I was done, it was on into the afternoon.

So all in all, a great weekend. As always, we owe Courtney and Edwin a big "Thank You" for inviting us down and letting us take up residence with them. You two are the greatest.

Have a good Wednesday.

--Paul

War Eagle!!!

This should be a most excellent weekend.

One: It's my Dad's birthday today, so Happy Birthday Dad! My Grandmother is in town and we'll be going out to eat tonight.

Two: Tomorrow is the first full Saturday of college football. I didn't watch the Troy game last night but I saw the score and it looks like they got their eyes beat out. Hopefully Auburn fairs better tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to seeing what the new coaches pull out of the hat and how the team looks under all new management.

Three: We'll be watching the Auburn game with Courtney and Edwin. They've invited us down for the long weekend and we were more than happy to take them up on the offer. We always have a great time in Mobile and I'm sure this trip will be no different.

So that's the plan. I'm sure everyone else is just as excited for the long weekend as I am so let's go get it started. Have a good Friday, a good weekend and I'll see you back on Tuesday.

--Paul