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No rest for the wicked, 3 double shifts followed by a half day on my day off, and 12 hour shifts this week. I want to get back writing but this schedule is kind of just occupying a lot of that time. BUT, all the overtime is definitely paying off. Thinking of surprising my wife with a trip back to Australia for our anniversary. Her mother can't travel on planes so she never got to see us get married. I want to set up a ceremony over there for her.
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That's so sweet!
Not AWOL. I've drawn 3 double shifts to end this work week. Hopefully our work load in the mill lighens next week.
Haven't been around much these past few days. This is always a busy month for me. Not to mention I got to pick her up from the shipping center today. She's gorgeous, already need a bigger enclosure for her!

I think in the next couple days I can get back to writing now that things are settling down a bit.
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Added this gorgeous Caramel Coastal Carpet Python to the family today. Have to come up with a name for her. Our daughter's name is Maia, named after the star in the Pleiades Nebula. (Named for the 7 daughter's of Atlas and Pleione in Greek mythology). I was thinking of continuing the mythos names and I'm kind of leaning toward Electra, Taygete, Arcadia, Alcyone or Pleione.
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I don't recall the origin of the word maia (Greek perhaps), but it means "good mother. One of the first dinosaurs known to care for its young was named Maiasaurus.
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Chapter 2 of "Blackstone CoveOpen in new Window. Is in the works, should be done this weekend at some point.

Chapter 5 of "The Business of PerditionOpen in new Window. is a bit of a slog for me for some reason, but I am working hard at getting it written. I'm hoping to have it completed by Sunday or Monday.
Off to the races, just waiting for the rest of my allium plants, herbs and the beefsteaks.
She's getting big, just about a year old now. I think we're going to add a Carpet Python to our family, likely a jungle carpet. It'll bring the house a little closer to my wife's home of Australia.
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Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008 Author Icon - I've liked snakes ever since I was a little kid. A few scars on my hands are from wild bites (all non venomous). This one is actually my 11 year old Daughter's. She got it for her birthday last year. She likes snakes more than I do.
Snakes are awesome creatures and I've been very blessed to have had some snake friends over the years.
dogpack saving 4premium+ Author Icon - I agree. They're very fun to watch, and handle (assuming their socialized). I'm likely going to get a Jungle Carpet Python or Coastal Carpet Python this year for a bit more challenge. They're feistier so it should be interesting to tame one. That and I've wanted something more arboreal for a while, and though I like them, green tree pythons are a bit too munchy for me. Especially with a 1 year old in the house. Personally, I'd prefer a Red-Tailed Boa, just because they're so pleasant (and it was the first snake I ever held when I was a kid) but my wife isn't too keen on a 10-12 footer.
Cute as a button. I think my oldest kid is going to ask for a Burmese Python next.
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Humble Poet PNG still humble Author Icon - Yes. My daughter named her after her teacher: Mr. Wilson, but it is a girl.
J. M. Kraynak Author Icon - I absoSmurfly must ask this. Did she name the BP after Mr. Wilson because she thinks he's cool like BPs or because she thinks of him as a 'snake'? *Wink* *Laugh*
Humble Poet PNG still humble Author Icon - She named the snake after him because she likes him. I'm not sure if he knows it or not. I'm not a teacher, but that is quite the honor, at least to me.
It is that time of year again.
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We got our seeds started a couple of days ago. It's always nice to start them inside, transplant them and feed the critters... *FacePalm*
tj wanderlust-words-in-motion Author Icon - I still have some things that need started. I've got 2 varieties of three sisters companion plants that I won't be starting until I sow the corn and sunflowers next month.
Day shift in the control room. Planning the garden this year. I would read, but too many bosses.
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It has taken me a while, but chapter 1 of "Blackstone CoveOpen in new Window. is nearly finished. After I get some reviewing done in the workshop, I'll start back up on "The Business of PerditionOpen in new Window.. Chapter 5 is about halfway done right now. I appreciate all the encouragement I've got so far on both books. You guys are terrific!
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Our daughter, Maia has taken her first steps, 5 in a row, with a fish stick hanging from her mouth.
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Priorities. Gotta have protein for a workout.
And she's off and running. No stopping her now.
And so it begins... Enjoy the ensuing shenanigans!
She really needs a top hat.
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She is who or what?
dogpack saving 4premium+ Author Icon - she is the python right up there *Up*
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