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!’m supporting Merritt Trace Elementary

William Manning — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:19:22 +0000

We have now sliped down to #27.. We need more people to help us get back into the top 20. The school is in dire need to the funds after the tragic fire which destroyed the school. I implore everyone to help spread the word and get all the votes we can by September 3rd.

!’m supporting Merritt Trace Elementary to win $500,000 from the Kohl’s Cares® contest. In celebration of Kohl’s Cares® 10th anniversary, we’re donating $500,000 to 20 schools each for a total of $10 million from the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program. Voting ends Sept. 3, 2010.

My weekly tweets for 2010-08-20

William Manning — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:58:00 +0000

What a crazy and long day. Liam's first day, Liam on TV and a wild day at work. I am beat. Time for bed. #
First day of school for Liam. Sniff #
It is crazy my big guy Liam is starting his first day in 1st grade tomorrow. I can't believe it. #
My awesome wife's loathing of new technology is the stuff of legend. She now has a BB and get mad setting it up. She will dig it I know #
What great and tiring day. I am knackered, I forgot how much work a damn paddle boat is. Especially into the wind. I am beat. #
Off for a fun day of playing with the kids. Time to walk near the bay and enjoy the wonderful day. #
Ok, replaced my sim card. Very happy to have a phone again. #
Happy Friday the 13th everyone. #

My weekly tweets for 2010-08-13

William Manning — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:58:00 +0000

Pottery Barn Kids has the best racket. They make the store fun. They do have some cool stuff. #
My BB died today. The radio wouldn't turn on. Back to the Nokia for bit. The keyboard feels tiny. oh well #
http://bit.ly/cfTbl0 – This has to be one of the greatest quit of a jobs.. the fact he grabbed a couple of beers on the way out, classic. #
My son's school burnt down on July 5th, Kohl's is donating 500K to the top 20 schools, we are currently in the top 20: http://bit.ly/cmoXNK #
Everyone, Please go to this link and vote for my son's school. http://bit.ly/cmoXNK #
I just supported Merritt Trace Elementary in the Kohl's Cares for Kids $10M Giveback Contest! #kohlscares My son's school that burnt down #
Crazy morning so far, I am not really liking this Monday. #
After 4 days (sort of) off, I really am dreading working tomorrow. Good night all. #
At the park with Liam. My buddy David and his wee folk are en route. Then I think dinner will follow, tomorrow back to work. Yuck #
Just watched Inception with my lovely wife. Two big things: 1st Date night with wife rules 2nd: movie was awesome. #
Holy crap, date night!! Carolyn and I are actually seeing a movie sans kids. So rare and unexpected. Awesome #
Wow, I am tired. Going to finally see Inception. Can't wait. #
Off to get my haircut and then off to SF with the boys today. I think that is the plan. #

My weekly tweets for 2010-08-06

William Manning — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:58:00 +0000

Wow, very tired but a much needed day at the beach. #
Ah, eat on the beach with the family: good food, good drinks: Guy playing the family classic: Sexual Healing on guitar. #
Going to enjoy the next 4 days off. The day has started with making the kids breakfast. Enjoying some coffee than off to the coast. #
Looking forward to 4 days away from work. Lots of fun stuff planned, I think the beach in order tomorrow. Kite flying also… #
Listening to Mumford & sons right now, "Sigh No More" is an amazing album. Great mellow album to work to. Keeping my centered. #
One long day today before the much needed 4 days off. My brain needs a reboot and this should do the trick. Fun days planned, can't wait. #
I hate that my most used app on my BB has a memory leak. #
Wow, what a day. I just want it to end so I can go home and try to relax. Looking forward to 4 days off. #
Hmmm, love building new VMWare servers on my MacBook Pro. I going to save this image, it is perfect. #
Feels funny ordering a" Sloppy Joe" or a "Manwich" while at the Bagdad Cafe in the Castro. #
Hello weekend!! How everyone has a rocking' weekend. #

My weekly tweets for 2010-07-30

William Manning — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:58:00 +0000

After a good but long day of travel, my BB screen flashed white and refuses to do anything even boot. Sucks #
Awesome, I was able to change my flight to JFK. Leaving now instead of 3:30 from Buffalo. Going to be JFK until 6PM. #
Up way to early. Getting ready for an awesome day of working the airport and travel. Let the madness begin. #
Sitting at the Canadian boarder and all I can hear is a music box version of "Memories", over and over again, WTF?!? #
Hello Buffalo, the weather is ok here. All I know is I am going to sleep like a rock tonight. #
I should have said Italian Euro-Trash.. #
Surrounded by the most obnoxious group of Italians ever as a group. They are very rude and inconsiderate. #
Hello NY, I hate being so close to LI right now. Next flight to Buffalo. #
Finally on the plane bound for JFK. I already miss my wife and boys. I hope I can sleep. #
Just got to the airport. I hope I sleep on the plane. I really hate flying. The next 24 hours is going to suck. #
Feels great being out on the bike with Corbin today. Doing the grand tour of San Jose. He loves it like Liam used to. So happy, smiles #
Fun day today with the kids. A birthday party, a BBQ and a possible bike ride. Then off to the airport tonight, long day. Tomorrow Canada. #

My weekly tweets for 2010-07-23

William Manning — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:58:00 +0000

Sounds like I am going to be traveling to Canada soon. Let's see what happens. #
Boy I am just mentally beat, it has been one hell of a week. Looking forward to the weekend. #
Realized why would I even think about another phone since my BB does what I need. Maybe upgrade to the 9700. Who knows. #
Hello Wednesday, how the hell are ya? #
Oh conference calls how I love thee.. #
At the Santa Clara Hyatt to play some old school games. #
Out and about with the family. Going to a working farm in the bay. Should be nice walk and picnic. #
I so want a new phone but have grown to just expect certain things from it after using my BB. It may not be pretty but it works. #
Happy Friday to all, so happy the weekend is approaching. Good plans for the weekend. Good family time. Enjoy all. #

My weekly tweets for 2010-07-16

William Manning — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:58:00 +0000

http://bit.ly/9lSb5Y – Get free MacWorld Expo access until Jul 26th. I am going to attend, even if Apple isn't going to be there. It's fun #
http://bit.ly/dB4RPh – Good-bye George Steinbrenner.. #
Wow, Monday is treating me rough today. So damn tired, can't wake up. #
Great day at the Happy Hollow Zoo. Kids are having a great time. They did a great job rebuilding it. #
Looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend. #

My weekly tweets for 2010-07-09

William Manning — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:58:00 +0000

Back to work. #
Taking Liam to see Toy Story 3 #
Happy 4th of July. It is great to be back in the USA. Happy to see my wife and kids. Be safe everyone. #
It is 5AM in Grenoble, have to catch the train to Paris. Going to sleep on the TGV. Can't wait to get States side tomorrow, miss the fam. #

My weekly tweets for 2010-07-02

William Manning — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:58:00 +0000

So Grenoble has a beautiful downtown. It is nice to get out, eat and see the city. Now if I could only find a teaxi. My french is so bad. #
Finally getting a chance to go into downtown Grenoble. Feeling a little stir crazy. It is raining but who cares. #
Another beautiful morning in Grenoble. It seems a little cooler today. This is a much welcome change. Bon journée #
Well, the rain stopped and now it is more humid than ever.. yuck #
It in really down pouring in Grenoble right now.. a little bit of thunder and a lot of rain. It was very hot before, welcomed change. #
My BB had the crazy keyboard issues.. a good ole wipe and restore should do the trick.. I hate when that happens.. #
In Lyon awaiting my final train. I an tired. #
See you in a week America #
At the International Terminal at SFO. Boarding soon, 11 hour flight ahead. Next stop Paris. #
And so my marathon journey begins. #
Did not like hearing 'Here is a classic one from The Cure, all the way back to 1989.. Fascination Street.' I feel so old now. #
Happy Saturday and weekend to all. #
Extremely busy 18 hours ahead. Lots to do before I board to head out to France. Ugh #

My weekly tweets for 2010-06-25

William Manning — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:58:00 +0000

Happy iPhone 4 Thursday. I won't be in any lines, that isn't me. It will have wait for bit, at least until I get back from France. #
US was robbed by a bad call #
That was a bad call, he was level. #
The iPhone iOS 4 firmware universal inbox is pretty good. Love the message threading, this is a great feature. Very handy. #
Hello Monday, you are just plain mean. This is the start of a whirlwind 2 weeks. Many projects and trip to France. Next stop July 5th, ugh #
Yummy BBQ about to be consumed. Great relaxing day with the family. Very long couple of weeks ahead. Next day off July 5th. Yuck #
Why is Angry Birds the best game ever for the iPhone. Hours of fun. #
BBQ time at Sherri and Dave's… Awesome #
Enjoying a nice weekend. Next week I am off to France for a week. All work and no play. #