URHnet/PCC/Nettech rambling.

[crschmidt]

5Gods, I'm tired.

(I sound like Jess. I would never pluralize that word before, and now I am. I wonder what that means.)

So, all the internet ports that had not yet been used were turned off around 3pm on Friday. every room that has a Windows NT based PC needs us to look at it, scan for virii, and patch it. Until we do that, their internet remains off.

We've been working for 2 days, with most people putting in extra hours (I've worked 2 12 hour days in a row) and 25% of the ports are now on.

25%. That's it. That means that starting today (as a bunch more people move in) we will have 75% of the internet ports in the rooms to still turn on.

It's insane. It's insane insane insane. It means that we have about 6000 computers we have to spend 30 minutes (minimum) apiece working on. It means we have 6 people in Allen hall who still need to get 35% of the rooms turned back on.

"Hi, I'm Chris Schmidt, site manager for Allen Hall, and I've taken on a bunch of responsibilities in getting this mess cleaned up that no one else would."

Most of second an third floor south ends have been cleaned, most of first floor seems to be done, most of ground south is done. 4th floor doesn't look like it's been touched.

This means that we've got a big job ahead of us over the next few days.

Anyway, I'm going to pull another 12 hour shift today, most likely, and possibly another tomorrow, depending on how completely and totally exhausted I am. Working half the day takes a lot out of you, and leaves the rest of your life somewhat in shambles. I think I forgot to shower the last two days. In fact, taking a big whiff of myself, i know i forgot to. Make sure I remember to do that, self.

The most annoying ones are the geek boys:

"I put my name on the list 3 hours ago, you guys still haven't been by."

"Well, here's the list. There's 18 people ahead of you. It takes about an hour apiece, and there's no one working on your floor right now. If it's not on by wednesday, stop by and let someone know."

Seriously, it could take that long to get stuff set up. We can't hit everyone in order, because half the time the people are out. Last night I went to 12 rooms in a row that had no one in them.

So, for those of you are trying to get ahold of me, just chill out, I'll get to you as soon as I can. I'm sorry for the busy-ness.

I'm gonig to try and take the day off on Tuesday. Email to my @lj.com if you need me.

I'm so tired.

Comments

[jpallan.livejournal.com]

I use "gods" instead of "God" because I'm pagan, darling. :)

As for the rest . . .

Look on the bright side. How many of the computer geeks whining at you have done two girls at the same time?

[crschmidt.livejournal.com]

I knew that was why, but you've converted me, and that's why it's odd. I don't have "Gods", I'm supposed to have one God. I'm really wondering how much christian there is left in me.

The answer to that question is absolutely none. Most likely. Since most of them are 'shmen, any fun like that will come later in their lives. But in reality, the chances that any of them will even get it is pretty slim.

Then again, I would be one of those guys, and I got it... Ah well.

[jpallan.livejournal.com]

I knew that was why, but you've converted me, and that's why it's odd. I don't have "Gods", I'm supposed to have one God. I'm really wondering how much christian there is left in me.

Eh. That's personal to you, and none of my business unless you want to discuss it with me.
I still consider myself culturally, so to speak, Catholic. My daughters are unbaptized not because I insisted on it but because their father, as their legal custodian, vetoed it as his opinion of Catholicism is . . . :cough: Rather like most Protestants' view of Catholics. My view on the Jehovah's Witnesses is about the same so we're even.

My religion is my own, I don't mind, however, giving my daughters the religious identity I grew up with at their option of discontinuing it. I'm not allowed to, but I am, now that no one's physically stopping us, bringing them back to the UU church here.

But as for . . . maybe it's that your view of religion changed. You've commented to me that you don't feel guilty about your sex life. But all you did was have consensual sex with someone you're in love with (your other adventure was . . . morally maybe a little questionable, but certainly above-board ethically) . . . what could possibly be wrong with that? Why would you feel guilty for missing church a few times when you realize that you live in a way that few other Christians could hold up day to day? Why feel guilty for drinking alcohol occasionally when you gladly sacrifice any moment of pleasure for the sake of helping other people?

Chris, I used to walk around with a lot of guilt, but I do my best to make the world a better place and I live with the sum total of who and what I am and I'm not ashamed, and the sort of person you are -- you shouldn't be ashamed either.

and, by the way, karma paid off. you spend all those years as a sweetheart Boy Scout and absolutely unwilling to hurt people, and look what you get. ;)

I love you.

[littledownpour.livejournal.com]

*big hugs* you're awesome, and don't you dare forget it! even when it seems like all of allen hall is out to get you ; ) anyway, be happy and smile and all that. now. i demand it!

*more hugs*

[zorbtrauts.livejournal.com]

I certainly hope that you're going to be getting paid for overtime...

[crschmidt.livejournal.com]

Nettech pay time and a half. 9.90 + 4.95 = 14.85 an hour after 8.

Definitely am ;)

[zorbtrauts.livejournal.com]

Good.

[crschmidt.livejournal.com]

Youv'e got a mac. You're fine.

[jpallan.livejournal.com]

When you find him, give him a really, really, really good neck massage and make sure he eats. Please. He's tired of being nagged by me to take care of himself, I'm sure, but I don't care, I'm worried.

[crschmidt.livejournal.com]

mmm. prostate massage.

Seriously, right now someone could pound my back with hammers and it would feel better than what i've got.

I'm so tired. i need a drink. laura, any chance you could make a mudslide? I like em, and lord knows i could use one right now.

[jpallan.livejournal.com]

Prostate massage is between you two to negotiate, but please give him a good back rub, like oil and everything, and help him get drunk and pass out and put him to bed. I'll repay you in spades when I'm out there in 3 weeks if you do. :) (Bear in mind my visit is for my 22nd birthday.)

[jpallan.livejournal.com]

Kahlúa Banana Mudslide

Ingredients:
Kahlúa, Milk, Hiram Walker Creme de Banana
Irish Cream Liqueur, Stoli Vodka

[I'd probably go for Grey Goose or Finlandia -- IMO Stolichnaya tastes like paint thinner -- and they mean Bailey's Irish Cream, by the way. I think it's cause I pulled it off the Kahlúa site.]

Mixing Instructions:
Combine 1 part Kahlúa, 1/2 part Irish Cream Liqueur, 1 part Stoli Vodka, 1 part milk or cream and 1 part Hiram Walker Crème de Banana. Add ice and blend.

[I've done these, but I've also made frappes out of them -- made a coffee ice cream shake with frozen bananas (and that's pretty fucking good on its own terms) -- and then spiked the hell out of it with Kahlúa and vodka and Bailey's. Well, let the guys do it. Around here, at least in my old crew, women do not mix drinks. Ever. They also don't drive. :P]

Standard mudslide is 1 part Kahlúa, 1 part vodka, 1 part milk, 1/2 part Bailey's. Pour over ice.

Easiest way to do these things, by the way, is to get a pitcher and a shot glass or measuring cup and do it the right way at the beginning. Mixing drinks becomes pretty difficult eventually. (When the eventually arrives depends on how strong you were mixing them to start with.)

No, actually, the absolutely easiest and cheapest way is to buy the premixed stuff. You ought to try Long Island Iced Tea sometime, too, and lime margaritas instead of strawberry. And, well, all your damn girly drinks -- strawberry daiquiris and stuff.

/me idly wonders if your parents read your journal.

[supersat.livejournal.com]

I think I'd die if I were at UIUC. Must. Have. Internet!

Come to think of it, I'd probably hack up some sort of WiFi access. ;)

[crschmidt.livejournal.com]

We're apparently not allowed any kind of access points that could cause security problems. This means no wireless whatsoever, apparently.

I'd like to see them enforce that, really.

They have already shut down the port of a guy with a wireless router - he had 40 mac addresses, limit per room is 5.

[pie-is-good.livejournal.com]

I had a super-encouraging giggly comment written...

But that was...er...10 hours ago. The video card downstairs broke. My dad thought it was the fan, and bought a fan to replace it. But it wasn't, so he spent the whole day trying to make it work. ^_^ Finally on the internet again.

Anyway, I can't remember what I said anymore. :(

But...*glompglompglomp* i hope it all gets better soon. *attempts to cuddle from three hours away, fails miserably* i wish i could come make something better, but obviously, i can't. ;) you rock and all that, and super good of you to deal with all that shit :)