Friday the 13th
We've got a big weekend coming up, in terms of the calendar: tomorrow is Flag Day (and the 233rd anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army), which of course means it's also Becky's birthday. And then Sunday is Father's Day -- my first as a dad -- and thus the final day of the U.S. Open, which will be kind of a big deal since we'll be visiting the golf-loving Zaks.
But before any of those special occasions can arrive, we have to get through today, which is... [cue horror-movie music]... Friday the 13th!! AAAAAHH!!! ;)
So, has anyone had any bouts of bad luck yet?
Personally, I don't suffer from Paraskavedekatriaphobia -- and a good thing, too, because tonight Becky, Loyette and I are flying to Phoenix! The drive to the Nashville Airport will be Loyette's longest car ride to date, followed by her first-ever plane trip. Wish us, um, luck!
UPDATE: A Friday the 13th fire and power outage in Washington, D.C.!
Commuters should expect major delays on Metro's Red Line this morning after a fire on the tracks near the Dupont Circle station, officials said. At the same time, a power outage in downtown Washington is affecting thousands of homes and offices, as well as traffic signals and Metro elevators and lighting.
It sounds like the fire and power outage were unrelated and coincidental. LOL! Friday the 13th is off to a rip-roarin' start. (Hat tip: ChrisN.)
Here in DC, there's a 30-block power outage in downtown (including the White House, which is on emergency power), and track fires have caused major delays on the Metro Red Line.
Posted by: ChrisN | Jun 13, 2008 9:54:20 AM
Wow, how come I didn't know about that? Here I am working away, and I could be gawking at CNN, or at least the local News Channel 8.
My friday the 13'th issues all happened early in the week involving flat tires on my bicycle. Zero flat tires for three years, and then I have to replace the back tire on two consecutive rides (not just fix the inner-tube mind, replace the whole f***ing tire. At least the shop was nice enough to declare the tire with 4 miles on it defective so I only had to buy one new tire.)
Posted by: dcl | Jun 13, 2008 10:13:36 AM
I woke up late.
Posted by: BK | Jun 13, 2008 10:47:00 AM
As long as the orange line doesn't crap out, again, for the third time this week, so I can take it this afternoon. I had no idea there was a power outage by me. Hmm. I work next to a fire station, and walk by GW Hospital onmy way to/from work, so every minute of the day sounds like an emergency. I guess I don't notice anymore. That didn't sound very safe, did it?
Posted by: Bea | Jun 13, 2008 2:13:47 PM
Bea, umm no. Lol
Posted by: CORNHUSKERS 94 95 97 | Jun 13, 2008 6:10:59 PM