Things I Have Learned

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  • They don’t know
  • They are lying
  • There is no conspiracy
  • The world is not endings
  • No one really knows what they are doing
  • 63% of statistics are made up
  • Have a backup plan
  • Don’t play fair, no one else is
  • Don’t show your cards, even if you won
  • Pay off your credit card before [...]
  • I’m working on it

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    It’s gonna take a while.

    Welcome

    Welcome to Kodiakmarmoset.com.

    My name is Andrew.

    I don’t really have a purpose for this site yet… it’s mostly a place to keep my stuff and occasionally complain about something.

    Make yourself at home, but don’t steal the silverware… it’s copyrighted by me or various publishers.

    Buying a Motorcycle

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    I decided I wanted a naked/streetfighter for my first bike. Though I love cruisers, I could not find anything in my range that had the performance and style I wanted. A naked, on the other hand, offers near-sport performance and a nice industrial look.

    As usual I made things difficult for myself; nakeds are not [...]

    Dumbest Person in Manhattan

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    Headed for the elevator of the W hotel in Manhattan the couple ahead of me, Bubba and Barbie, ask the doorman whether it is OK to drink the water in New York.

    The doorman helpfully answers “yes, though some New Yorkers boil their water with a little vinegar”.

    The elevator closes.

    Barbie is momentarly silent [...]

    Fun with Sympatico

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    Friday April 28th, 2006 – I receive my Sympatico package, set up for Dry Loop (High Speed internet with a fake phone number for those that do not have a phone line with Bell). It is addressed to Mr. Parker, so I have to fight with the post office to convince them this is obviously [...]

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