Go to google maps and search for a business. A funny business like a whore house or the local headquarters for the party opposite your buddy's.

Click "call" on the desired listing and type in your buddy's phone number and then click connect.

Your buddy will get called. When he/she picks up the other end will ring at the business and hilarity ensues. The only down side is that you can't listen in.

I give it a week before Google has to pull the feature. Sigh.

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# posted by Max : 1/09/2007 08:25:00 AM 0 comments

I'm back from my sojourn to California. I had some thoughts of skipping it this year and pleading busy. But a promise is a promise, so off I went. In hindsight, I am glad I did.

I very much enjoyed my trip. I got to spend a lot of quality time with friends and family. Thank you to all of you who made the time. I don't think I've ever has so little time to kill on a trip back. I miss you all.

For those keeping score at home this is my sesquicentennial post.

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# posted by Max : 11/27/2006 11:57:00 PM 0 comments

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# posted by Max : 9/17/2006 11:19:00 PM 0 comments

Some how he managed to get a direct flight from SFO. A sign of the economic progress of Butte? Or perhaps I just need to fly more often.

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# posted by Max : 7/26/2006 01:36:00 PM 0 comments

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# posted by Max : 6/13/2006 01:24:00 PM 0 comments

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# posted by Max : 6/10/2006 09:03:00 AM 0 comments

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# posted by Max : 6/09/2006 09:52:00 AM 3 comments

I recently went East to visit Laura and see the sights. Good times. For those who haven't had a chance to visit her I'm happy to report that she has herself setup nicely. Her home is pretty big and remarkably private. (It's tastefully appointed as well.) Her little town of Phoenixville is very Butte-like. According to Laura it's a steel town gone bust (sound familiar?). It's got a cute downtown, and has that local character that is so rare in these days of national big box retail chains. Its located near Valley Forge National Park (which is quite spectacular by the way). I do hear that it's Strawberry Festival sucks, so you might want to skip that.

We had a good time checking out Philadelphia proper, Seeing the Liberty Bell, Exhibits on Ben Franklin and Independence Hall. If your a liberty nut like me its quite interesting. Excellent I highly recommend it. New to Philly is an old-time ice-cream parlor / soda-jerk. It was pretty cool. Its run by some collage kids, they make their own ice-cream, and have waxed facial hair. Delightful.

Laura was sweet enough to take me to Washington DC. I had never been so it was a real treat. It was during the "Rolling Thunder" bike rally so the streets and parks were filled with bikers, vets, and Joan Jett impersonators. It was about 95 degrees and we ended up walking a pretty big circuit. We did the American History and Natural History Smithsonian, Washington Monument, Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial, The Vietnam Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial, The FDR Memorial, The Korean War Memorial, The WWII Memorial, and The Jefferson Memorial. Oh and we saw George's House.

My last day of touring we hit Valley Forge. Which is quite cool. Washington seems like quite the dynamic cat. We took a trolley tour which the only run on special holidays, with a ranger that was quite knowledgeable. I recommend it as a stop.

Visiting Laura was a pleasure. Plus I fixed her porch light. She also has learned that I am a culinary genius and am not to be questioned. :)

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# posted by Max : 6/08/2006 08:00:00 PM 0 comments

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# posted by Max : 5/23/2006 06:13:00 PM 0 comments

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# posted by Max : 5/21/2006 09:09:00 PM 0 comments

Just got back from my Thanksgiving trip. A darn tooten' goodtime. Rocky enjoyed the constant attention but didn't eat much. I got to see mom and the family and that was great. Dave and Noelle threw a fantastic Friends Thanksgiving party as per usual. If you haven't already take a moment and shoot them an email telling them how awesome it is that they host that craven horde of beasts, and then do the clean up.

Robert stares down HWY 93 outside of Wells, NV.

My mom's neighbor's Jeep "Tail Heavy"

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# posted by Max : 12/05/2005 06:07:00 PM 0 comments

Rocky crapped three times and pissed 4 times outside yesterday. Cleaned out the office some. Still no sign of my wallet. Did Robert's job yesterday morning, while he recovered from taking Christina and Keri to SLC. His job sucks.

I thought I might have some time to work on code yesterday but it didn't materialize until 4 or so. By then all I had left in me was a quick go at Roller Coaster Tycoon. Lazyness. I actually did use the time to clean for the most part. I started "The Art of War" audiobook. I will need to re-listen to portions of it. it's a complex text. Mortgager has gotten the Granite Street loan underwritten with 85% financing. I guess they are arguing over rate. Hoping for Monday and 4:00 but I'm feeling 50/50. I let our real estate agent know. They need to see 36,000 in an account and my rent checks for aug and sept. I handled the 36K but the checks are on order. This means that we should sign on Monday but the loan wont get funded until later when the checks arrive. Dumb. The real estate agent is afraid we cant get the extension so its either Monday or nothing on this Granite street place. There is a backup offer and the owner is getting nervous. Ate pie for brunch, wanted more this morning but it's all gone. May need to liberate more from the Washington fridge.

Had some burger thing with Joes (fried potato wedges) for lunch. It was kinda ganky looking and I didn't have time to eat it until it was cold. Wasn't as bad as it looked.

One of our best post-prerealse crewmen needs to squash his appeal or risk additional jail time. I saw him yesterday morning about 10am and then not again. He said he'd be at work by twelve but as late as 1 he still wasn't. I'm hoping he is ok. Keeley is worried this morning about Craig who has a nasty swollen welt than is moving around his face. I guess he has some swollen lymph nodes as well. He called the hospital and they said wait another day. This is a result of last weekends hike to some mosquito-infested lake.

Robert has lead poisoning. Perhaps from here but possibly from his prior machining job. He was working with "leadloy". Might explain a few things. I'm going to get tested. I was in the same high-risk room for a good long time. I hope I have it too. Then it means that I might get smarter as it gets out of my system.

Some of our loser tenants are more and more suspicious. We suspect they, like the guy next door are dealing meth. We aren't sure how to proceed. At this point I would almost prefer to roll the dice and just call the police.

Labels: crime, food, friends, health, Silver Bow Properties

# posted by Max : 7/08/2005 10:14:00 AM 0 comments

Who likes monkeys? I do I do!

Keeley returned today. She mostly worked on the BGE stuff. I offered her the over time. She was unenthused but didn't say no. She sighted continued illness. She says that Craig was not well. Some cellulitous or such thing. Mosquitoes.

Prior to the meeting I got a call stating that the 651 S Main place (old main) was unsuitable. I presented it as an option anyway. The board couldn't have been less interested in stock and were compelled by the notion that Old Main is a detriment. I was able to convince them to table the issue for a month until the main street place is completed. When done (hopefully the next two weeks) we will get an appraisal. That should satisfy the counsel.

I just found some food stuck to my arm.

I was asked to be at the counsel meeting tonight. The competing bid for the 6 lots on the 200 Park Street guys are trying an 11th hour switcheroo (The competitor for the mini-golf). Or aleast thats whet i've been told. I was asked to decide objectionable I find their new proposal. We would be in a weak position to protest as our idea was to convert it into a miniature golf course. I advised that they contact MERDI. They have an east side development plan. I'm sure they have an opinion on the development. Simply a matter of whether they wish to throw their weight around.

I want to go the movies. The last movie I saw: Batman Begins was quite good. I'm going to chance War of the Worlds.

Robert has left with Christina and Keri to take them to the airport in SLC. I took Billy Bob out and he rolled in animal carcass. Not as bad as before but he will still need to be bathed. He is whiny.

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# posted by Max : 7/06/2005 05:32:00 PM 0 comments

Had dinner at the Broadway Cafe last night with Robert Christina and Keri. Sat next to some local government folk we know. They where debating the realtive merits of some developers packet proposals (which includes the 659 S. Main and 631 W Silver Properties we bid on.) We were told it was unlikely we would get both (probably the Main St. one as we were the only bidder). But Robert seems convinced that the silver one will go to us as well. I think the only other bidder was a war vet with pronounced PTSD.

I'm going to start crate training Rocky today. I'll try to use the one that Robert bought for Billy-Bob but its will likely prove to small. So I'll be ordering one today. Rocky's severe separation anxiety causes him to tear a place up so it's really the only way. He gets trapped in the bathroom and other stuff. I don't want to come home with him crushed under something he knocked over. He did shit two out of three times in the parking lot at the old Pudgies pizza yesterday so that's good.

I figured out the payroll stuff more or less. I should probably have hired someone else to do it but I'd rather figure it out myself and then turn into a data entry spreadsheet activity for Keeley.

An employeed approached me on Ralph Clarke's behalf. He wants us to give him a raise. We have just bumped him to $7, though he clearly should be getting $8. Ralph has been excellent and would be worth every bit of $8. We pay the other two regulars $8. Steve is worth it but Dave has been slacking and largely worthless. I just want to get workers comp coverage before he freaks out and takes off his toe with w/ a nail gun.

Mom comes Thursday night, late. She's here until the morning of the 28th. Insists that she needs to see me on my birthday. I'll show her my little empire. Keeley starts work again the same day.

The BLDC has refused to accept 649-651 S. Main as part of a collateral package for a loan. they say's its un-marketable. I disagree (but my vote doesn't count). I'm going to try to get an appointment with the main shot-caller to discuss collateralization.

Well Lots to do.

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# posted by Max : 6/21/2005 10:03:00 PM 0 comments

Robert and I were yelling at each other on the street yesterday morning. Not as funny at the time but certainly histerical in retrospect. He was talking to Bob and I was standing right there but not paying attention. He assumed I was which led to a miscommunication. The miscommunication inconvenienced him so he was raging. I should have been paying attention; he should manage his anger better. The whole thing is pretty damn funny. We put on quite a show for the neighbors.

Our suckiest prerealase crewman showed up again. He isn't bad per say, but its impossible to communicate with him. One is never sure that he understands. We asked for a 6 dollar dude and encouraged the crew to bring someone else but guess who showed. May need to run a 5 person crew just to get a new guy. Ralph moonlights at the Red Lion. I'm not sure I like that but I'm not surprised either. The guy is a workaholic.

It sounds like we are going to go to comedy night with Keri. Today was the first day that Keeley was around the house in the morning. Schedule adjustments will need to be made.

Laura got the chocolates I sent her. I wish her the best in Africa.

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# posted by Max : 6/09/2005 10:59:00 PM 0 comments

The dogs have gone nuts. Christina's mom Carol, Christina, and Robert went to Glacier today. The dogs have been uncontrollable. This after noon perhaps I'll take them to the lake.

Today I have to program an application for SBP accounting. I have Keeley entering data into a database I designed. I need to produce a tool for her to do it with.

Bartender Girl had a reasonable excuse for missing date number 2 or 3 (I forget at this point). She has offered to take me to dinner tomorrow night. I am to pick her up at 6 from the bar. She was especially fetching last night.

Our buddy Bob and his mason buddy are here this morning. After this log I will check on their progress. They are repointing the mortar on the east wall in the west basement as well as finishing their repairs in the boiler room.

Ralph (who is our newest prerelease crewman) got a raise yesterday to $7/hr. He is turning out to be a fine employee. I'm debating supporting him as a candidate for foreman, when we need one. From what I hear we will be starting 44 E. early next week.

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# posted by Max : 6/05/2005 12:03:00 AM 0 comments

So a bit ago I asked this young lady out. She works at a near by bar. She was bemoaning the immature selection of men. "Oh if only i could find someone serious", and all that. So I said "When should I pick you up." Oh yes, I got the crazy game. Robert almost laughed himself off his stool. Good times had by all.

Tragicly though its not good on that front. I left two messages today so I'm sure I've hit my limit. Either she changed her mind or something came up like she decided to stay with her family camping for an extra day. In either case I'm sure I'll see her this week or next.

I'll see if I can tag along with Robert and Christiana for dinner, otherwise I'll give the Deluxe a try. Robert refuses to eat there because he claims it poisons him. I suspect his evening of unchecked beer consumption had more to do with it. In either case the guy has a weak constitution.

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# posted by Max : 5/28/2005 06:08:00 PM 0 comments