Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Movie Theme Songs
Stan Bush was never the best singer/songwriter around, but his theme for the original, animated Transformers movie was pure 80s, and I love every minute of it!
His "remake" Sam's Theme for Transformers 2? Ugh.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Duluth
I was in Duluth this week for a SME show, but had a chance on Wednesday to get up to Enger Park, which I had never been to before. The park has a 5 story tower, with an amazing view of the harbor. Despite the fact it was about 45 or 50 in Duluth, the wind at the top of the tower was piercing.
A freighter was on it's way out. Probably with a load of grain or iron. That's the Aerial Bridge, now lowered.
Here's a shot of the city of Duluth.
I also got a nice panoramic shot from a slightly lower spot in the park.
A freighter was on it's way out. Probably with a load of grain or iron. That's the Aerial Bridge, now lowered.
Here's a shot of the city of Duluth.
I also got a nice panoramic shot from a slightly lower spot in the park.
Crabapple? Gone!
We finally got rid of the crabapple tree in the backyard. For those unfamiliar, here's a picture. Notice how the tree is perfectly in the middle of the yard, and obviously had never been trimmed by previous owners. So it grew sideways. It doesn't help that it's nearly completely shadowed by the elm. 
After shot. Northeast Tree did the removal, because I had my power lines running thru the tree. They did a nice job, quick removal and cleanup.
Obviously I didn't want a stump in the backyard, so they removed that too. I believe they made a mistake the first time, because a different stump on the side of the yard had been removed too. So thanks for that!
Now we've got a lot more room and a nice big backyard that can actually be used!
After shot. Northeast Tree did the removal, because I had my power lines running thru the tree. They did a nice job, quick removal and cleanup.
Obviously I didn't want a stump in the backyard, so they removed that too. I believe they made a mistake the first time, because a different stump on the side of the yard had been removed too. So thanks for that!
Now we've got a lot more room and a nice big backyard that can actually be used!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Spring!
No update on the Andy Rooneys, as I'm really sucking it up lately. But something good DID happen today...
I got the Porsche out of the garage!! Spring is officially here! It was an easy job this year. Put the battery in, got the oil flowing, and she started up on the first twist of the key. I let it warm up for a few minutes, and took it out for about 40 miles. Needs an oil change and a wash, but that's about it.
I got the Porsche out of the garage!! Spring is officially here! It was an easy job this year. Put the battery in, got the oil flowing, and she started up on the first twist of the key. I let it warm up for a few minutes, and took it out for about 40 miles. Needs an oil change and a wash, but that's about it.
Friday, March 13, 2009
More Old Pictures
More super old pictures, going back to 1979. Here's my cousin Matt, my grandpa, and me (in green). I'm 4 weeks older than Matt, big difference when you're 1! No clue who thought those pants were stylish, though.
Family picture, circa 1980. Now I know where I got my twiggy arms from. Fortunately I don't have a need for his funky glasses.
Probably two months after Andrew was born. Interesting fact: my parents still have that chair in the basement.
Maybe 1983 here. Table in the background? Still in the basement.
Another family picture, this time circa 1987 or so. I guess the park was really flooded. There was another picture with all the cousins, unfortunately Matt and I were dressed nearly identically.
Family picture, circa 1980. Now I know where I got my twiggy arms from. Fortunately I don't have a need for his funky glasses.
Probably two months after Andrew was born. Interesting fact: my parents still have that chair in the basement.
Maybe 1983 here. Table in the background? Still in the basement.
Another family picture, this time circa 1987 or so. I guess the park was really flooded. There was another picture with all the cousins, unfortunately Matt and I were dressed nearly identically.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Old Picture
I have no clue what Chadwick got me for my birthday, but it's probably the best present I ever received, given the look on my face. Even Andrew is excited! I'm sure it was an Atari game, possibly California Games. Chad, do you remember?
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Andy Rooneys - Week 5
I'm not going to dignify this week's performance with a blog post, it was that bad. We lost one of the games by 150 pins. I barely beat my handicap in one game. An ugly ugly night.
I did make it home this weekend, and managed to pick up a bunch of old pictures. Think 1974 to 1990. Pre-mullet, even! Fun times. Anyways, if you're all lucky, I'll get some of them scanned in and posted this week. It's only a couple hundred that I have to sort thru...
I did make it home this weekend, and managed to pick up a bunch of old pictures. Think 1974 to 1990. Pre-mullet, even! Fun times. Anyways, if you're all lucky, I'll get some of them scanned in and posted this week. It's only a couple hundred that I have to sort thru...
Sunday, March 01, 2009
The Andy Rooneys - Week 4
A good week for the Andy Rooneys, not a good week for me. After last week's absolute skunking, we pulled out two games this week, and 4 points out of 7. This, even given that in game 2, the entire other team out-bowled their average, and I stunk it up. Thank Ian, putting down a 189 scratch!
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
An atrocious showing, to be sure. My arm and wrist got pretty sore after the first game. That's what I get for not working out this week. Let's hope that next week I can pull it back together.
Game 1
| Fr 1 | Fr 2 | Fr 3 | Fr 4 | Fr 5 | Fr 6 | Fr 7 | Fr 8 | Fr 9 | Fr 10 | Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | 7 | / | 8 | - | 7 | 2 | 8 | / | 3 | 5 | 8 | - | X | 6 | / | 8 | / | X | score | 142 | ||
| 20 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 104 | 122 | 142 | w/HDCP | 211 | |||||||||||
Game 2
| Fr 1 | Fr 2 | Fr 3 | Fr 4 | Fr 5 | Fr 6 | Fr 7 | Fr 8 | Fr 9 | Fr 10 | Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 8 | / | 6 | 1 | X | 7 | - | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | score | 96 | ||
| 9 | 17 | 24 | 33 | 49 | 56 | 73 | 80 | 88 | 96 | w/HDCP | 165 | |||||||||||
Game 3
| Fr 1 | Fr 2 | Fr 3 | Fr 4 | Fr 5 | Fr 6 | Fr 7 | Fr 8 | Fr 9 | Fr 10 | Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | / | 1 | - | 7 | 2 | 9 | / | 8 | / | 6 | 2 | 7 | - | 7 | - | 6 | 3 | s7 | 2 | score | 95 | |
| 11 | 12 | 21 | 39 | 55 | 63 | 70 | 77 | 86 | 95 | w/HDCP | 164 | |||||||||||
An atrocious showing, to be sure. My arm and wrist got pretty sore after the first game. That's what I get for not working out this week. Let's hope that next week I can pull it back together.
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