Well, we've reached the century mark here at JohnEklund.com. That's right, this is the 100th rambling. In that time we've been through 3 site redesigns, six splash screens and loads of nonsense. How exciting!

In case you haven't guessed, I'm back from St. Louis, fresh off the NCAA Wrestling Championships. The University of Iowa Hawkeyes did it again, winning their 6th championship in a row and 20th overall. All the number one seeds that got beat on Friday managed to get third places and thusly give Iowa enough team points to beat Iowa State. The finals were non-stop excitement, with 5 of the 10 matches going into overtime. It was great to see the whole tournament in person and I'll probably go back in a few years when it's in Kansas City.

Being at the tournament got me to thinking about one important question: I wonder if, in the job description of "VENDOR" (you know the vendors who walk around at these sporting events selling hot dogs and cracker jacks and ice cold soda and cotton candy), the word obtrusive is used? I would think that would be the number one thing you look for in a good vendor. The ad probably reads like this:

VENDORS WANTED!
That's right, we're looking for vendors for our sporting events. The successful candidate must be highly obtrusive, have a good sense of balance and possess strong vocal chords. Intimidation helps but is not required. Join the force of vendors today! Serious applicants only!

Today is the first day of the vernal equinox! That means it's spring! That's very exciting. Unfortunately for me I dressed for work today like I dressed when I was in St. Louis, not realizing that by lunchtime it would be 70 degrees outside today. I do look very daft in my sweater when everyone else has on short sleeves.

Walt forgot to check my mail for me the entire time I was gone. This was odd because he says he came by my house everyday to make sure no one broke in or anything (even though the alarm on my house does a pretty good job with that too). What's even odder is that I specifically asked him to check the mail, but not to check the house. Walt now owes me at least 5 (cinco) new Walt quotes.

Bryan Boyer redesigned his site. Damn he's smooth.

The disclaimer on the Yahoo Maps site is great! Not only is it practical for the maps, hell it's practical for life:

Like any driving directions/map, you should always do a reality check and make sure the road still exists...

Ain't it the truth?

I've got meetings with a client tonight and tomorrow night. I'm finally getting back into the working myself to death mode that I love so much!

The 100 Most Influential People of the Petroleum Century just came out and I didn't make the cut. Oh well.