So, how was my day?
Well, good and bad.....
Went to my first class this morning, Geology Lecture.
The instructor hadn't arrived yet,
so, being April Fool's Day,
I put a post-it note on the bottom of the mouse.
I told the rest of the class, "Shhhh...."
The instructor finally came in and said that everyone present for the lecture
would not have to take the Lab test later in the day,
and would get an A.
Then she smiled and said, "April Fool's!"
I said out loud, from the back of the class, "So, you like pranks, eh?"
When she started the computer to begin the lecture, she found the mouse to be unresponsive.
She checked the cable, developed a frown on her face and said,
"Well, I guess I'll just have to write on the blackboard."
After a few minutes of her writing on the blackboard,
a classmate "clued her in."
She immediately looked my direction and pointed, saying, "I bet it was you, Scott."
I acted surprised at her accusation, then smiled.....
The Lecture test that I took last Thursday resulted in a surprising grade of 82!
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After the Geo. Lecture class, it was then on to my Math class.
I walked in, and the instructor hadn't yet arrived.
"2 for 2?" I thought....
I walked to my seat, in the back (as always), and asked the class who wanted to put a post-it note on the bottom of the mouse.
{crickets chirping....}
Bunch of chickens....
Then one girl said, "Why don't you do it?"
I said, "I was hoping someone would suggest that!"
So I did.
I then told the class that if anyone ratted me out, I'd see them after class outside.
The instructor came in and had the same trouble with an unresponsive mouse.
She checked the cables, etc. and finally said that she was going to call the I.T. people to come and fix the problem....
The whole time, the rest of the class was snickering....
I couldn't see the prank going any farther,
so I reluctantly stood up and walked to the front of the class and pointed out the prank.
She was greatly amused and I can guarantee that neither instructors or other class members will ever forget my prank.
The math class then began in earnest, dealing with plotting quadratic equations on X/Y coordinates and parabolas....
I need to take a compass to class because I became thoroughly lost....
After class, I requested some help on Thursday after class and she agreed to see me.
Then, on to the Geology Lab,
where an exam awaited me concerning sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, clastic/non-clastic, foliated, etc.
I did my best.....
So, the original question; How was my day?
I'd say, overall,
GOOD!
Hope your day was good, too!
Always,
My Best Wishes,
Scott
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PS.
Today was also the day to turn in my "Presentation Proposal" for Geology.
It was not to be a "formal" submission....
I would like to give a presentation on the metallic element, atomic number of 79, Gold.
methods of mining, uses throughout history and other facts associated with this “world commodity.”
I will draw information from at least two published books, reputable websites,
personal experiences and pictures and will also present objects for the class to view.
I hope to encourage others that the relaxing, yet addictive, hobby of searching for gold
has potential for actually paying for itself and possibly more!
I plan on using terms that have been studied in class to draw together my presentation
for viewers to comprehend. Without having this class, those terms may well not be readily understood.
McCracken, Dave. Gold Mining in the 80’s. California: Keene Industries, 1985
National Mining Association. The History of Gold. http://www.nma.org/pdf/gold/gold_history.pdf
Ransom, Jay Ellis. The Gold Hunter’s Field Book. New York: Harper and Row, 1980
Royal Society of Chemistry. Periodic Table: Gold. 2014. Gold - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table
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PSS.
You didn't think I'd post and not post some tunes?
Ya ought to know better....
