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I really wish I had access to a garage. A heated garage would be amazing, but a standard or even substandard garage/polebarn/etc would do. I’d be so productive, it would baffle the mind. Right now the windchill outside is -21 F, we’re under a winter weather advisory and I really don’t feel like working on the snowmobile that so desperately needs it.

I’m not sure if I mentioned it at all on here. I picked up a ’95 Polaris XCR 600 on steal of a deal at Haydays last year. It was another non-runner. In terms of why it was so cheap, not only would the thing not run but it’s pretty rough on the eyes visually. Both of these factors scare off most buyers, with good reason. However, I can make the engine run (took me maybe 20 minutes to diagnose, faulty kill switch) and can deal with the rough looks. The sled, however ugly on the surface was pretty solid underneath. Now it is mine, and anxiously awaits me putting it all back together.

One of the engine mounts was damaged — I had that welded up over Christmas break and now it’s all ready to go back in. I just don’t feel like going outside. I like winter and all, but summer has a much warmer embrace.

1) Computer networks team report due, noon

2) Computer organization cache analysis due, 5 PM

3) Computer organization lab 2 redo due, 10 PM

4) Numerical methods program 5 and writeup due, 11 PM

Well folks, fall semester is coming to an end this week, and it’s definitely crunch time! Had I posted this at the beginning of the week, the list of tasks to be accomplished on or before this friday would’ve been about twice as long. Then it’s study study study all weekend for finals next week monday, tuesday and wednesday.

I don’t normally complain about a heavy workload in classes, maybe this is even about normal for some folks out there. But I am feeling a little stressed out about all the end-of-the-semester tasks set before me in the next week. I pray I’m able to focus and perform well on these assignments as well as finals next week. Heaven knows I could use the good grades, it’d be a bonus if I could keep my wits about me too.

Well it’s November 17 and the ground is very much so covered in beautiful white powder. We had a taste of snow a little over a week ago, with about 2 inches accumulating locally and then melting off early last week. Now it’s back with ~3 inches of cover and we might actually get to keep it! Forecasts predict highs not exceeding the freezing point at least until next weekend. Mostly cold weather in store.

Mont Ripley has even started their snow machines. They are trying to get a jump start on a solid base for the season. It’s a good sign!