Project 365

Day 1, October 18, 2006. Went to the Athenaum and heard this author's lecture. I quite enjoyed it, being as I am a bit of an opponent to the entire 'Intelligent Design' idea.

2009-02-16T20:36:57Z

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Day 1, October 18, 2006. Went to the Athenaum and heard this author's lecture. I quite enjoyed it, being as I am a bit of an opponent to the entire 'Intelligent Design' idea.

10/19 I'm building a model of a DaVinci 'Flying Machine'. I finished the fuselage tonight. Now for the wings; I'll update progress as part of this project.

2009-02-16T20:33:18Z

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10/19 I'm building a model of a DaVinci 'Flying Machine'. I finished the fuselage tonight. Now for the wings; I'll update progress as part of this project.

10/20: This is the remains of the big magnolia tree that used to be at the front corner of the driveway. They finished grinding out the stump today. It was a messy PITA for years and now ...

2009-02-16T20:15:41Z

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10/20: This is the remains of the big magnolia tree that used to be at the front corner of the driveway. They finished grinding out the stump today. It was a messy PITA for years and now ...

10/21: Off to our first professional 'Gig' for the Country Garden Dancers. I think Barb is amazing to have brought the group so far is so short a time.

2009-02-16T20:02:08Z

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10/21: Off to our first professional 'Gig' for the Country Garden Dancers. I think Barb is amazing to have brought the group so far is so short a time.

10/22: Dance Practice and Hallowe'en Party.

2009-02-16T19:52:08Z

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10/22: Dance Practice and Hallowe'en Party.

10/23: Since we had the rare occasion (of late) to sit down to dinner with Nathan, Barb made a really tasty batch of fondue.

2009-02-16T19:34:17Z

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10/23: Since we had the rare occasion (of late) to sit down to dinner with Nathan, Barb made a *really* tasty batch of fondue.

10/24: More Food! No wonder I'm a big fat fat-guy. Barbara made a terrific Spanish Tapas-style dinner for her Dad's 72nd Birthday.

2009-08-12T04:47:00Z

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10/24: More Food! No wonder I'm a big fat fat-guy. Barbara made a terrific Spanish Tapas-style dinner for her Dad's 72nd Birthday.

10/25: The new license plate for our Teardrop Trailer; because its bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. If you understand the reference, you're as geeky as us. If not, I'm not e ...

2009-02-16T19:18:09Z

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10/25: The new license plate for our Teardrop Trailer; because its bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. If you understand the reference, you're as geeky as us. If not, I'm not e ...

10/26: Went out to get pizza. Ended up getting three, but only paying for one. None of the three were what I ordered; Barb's was burnt and the toppings on the other two were unidentifiabl ...

2009-07-09T21:14:43Z

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10/26: Went out to get pizza. Ended up getting three, but only paying for one. None of the three were what I ordered; Barb's was burnt and the toppings on the other two were unidentifiabl ...

10/27: We joined our friends LeeAnn, Tom, Steve, Nora, Mike, and Jo-Anne to go see Dread Zepplin at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. The band's act was a bizarre mix of Led-Zep & El ...

2009-02-16T18:37:59Z

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10/27: We joined our friends LeeAnn, Tom, Steve, Nora, Mike, and Jo-Anne to go see Dread Zepplin at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. The band's act was a bizarre mix of Led-Zep & El ...

10/28: We went to an Oktoberfest at Victoria Gardens; our friend Jerry was playing in the band. While we were there, I got to play an Alpenhorn and got into a beer-hoisting contest. The c ...

2009-02-16T16:14:21Z

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10/28: We went to an Oktoberfest at Victoria Gardens; our friend Jerry was playing in the band. While we were there, I got to play an Alpenhorn and got into a beer-hoisting contest. The c ...

10/29: Got up at the crack of dawn today (frickin time-change), started cleaning the kitchen and then I got the crazy and really started cleaning the kitchen; including stripping and re-p ...

2009-02-16T14:32:26Z

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10/29: Got up at the crack of dawn today (frickin time-change), started cleaning the kitchen and then I got the crazy and *really* started cleaning the kitchen; including stripping and re-p ...

10/30: The lineup of 'Dead Soldiers' above the bar. If we have an earthquake, they'll most likely make one hellova mess, but I like 'em where they are.

2009-02-16T12:55:23Z

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10/30: The lineup of 'Dead Soldiers' above the bar. If we have an earthquake, they'll most likely make one hellova mess, but I like 'em where they are.

10/31: Halloween!! These are the punkin's that Holly and I carved today. Holly did the Flying Bat on the left. Sorry about the blurriness of the shot; I'm having flash-issues with the ca ...

2009-02-16T09:41:56Z

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10/31: Halloween!! These are the punkin's that Holly and I carved today. Holly did the Flying Bat on the left. Sorry about the blurriness of the shot; I'm having flash-issues with the ca ...

11/1: While this looks like a simple bowl of Chili con Queso its actually significant because Holly made it for us for dinner tonight. This involved some serious cooking, including making ...

2009-02-16T08:13:01Z

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11/1: While this looks like a simple bowl of Chili con Queso its actually significant because Holly made it for us for dinner tonight. This involved some serious cooking, including making ...

11/2: I'm a total Sudoku addict. I do these on the train on the way home from work. This photo was going to be of the wonderful Ichihari Ramen that Nathan made for dinner tonight, but I f ...

2009-02-16T04:35:26Z

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11/2: I'm a total Sudoku addict. I do these on the train on the way home from work. This photo was going to be of the wonderful Ichihari Ramen that Nathan made for dinner tonight, but I f ...

11/3: For those unfamiliar, this is 'Kitty', Holly's first and best loved stuffed toy. She's had Kitty since she was an infant; over the year's Kitty's coat has changed from bright white t ...

2009-02-16T04:28:10Z

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11/3: For those unfamiliar, this is 'Kitty', Holly's first and best loved stuffed toy. She's had Kitty since she was an infant; over the year's Kitty's coat has changed from bright white t ...

11/4: Barb and I went to the Escondido Ren Faire today; we saw the Merry Wives of Windsor and got to share the news of the new grandchild with a bunch of our friends. I'm still process ...

2009-02-16T00:46:05Z

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11/4: Barb and I went to the Escondido Ren Faire today; we saw the Merry Wives of Windsor and got to share the news of the new grandchild with a bunch of our friends. I'm still process ...

11/5: I just wanted something simple today. Still processing.

2009-02-15T23:04:59Z

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11/5: I just wanted something simple today. Still processing.

11/6: I dunno Greg; you might want to re-think that $1500 guarantee.... This cracked me up when I got it in the mail today. Ah, the wonders of computer-based mass-marketing.

2009-02-15T21:01:22Z

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11/6: I dunno Greg; you might want to re-think that $1500 guarantee.... This cracked me up when I got it in the mail today. Ah, the wonders of computer-based mass-marketing.

11/7: Election Day. Once again I take my part in the great experiment.

2009-02-15T19:56:35Z

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11/7: Election Day. Once again I take my part in the great experiment.

11/8: Quiet evening, the kids were out so Barb and I went to dinner. Wingnuts recently opened a couple of blocks up the street and has quickly become one of our favorite places to go out.

2009-02-15T19:15:59Z

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11/8: Quiet evening, the kids were out so Barb and I went to dinner. Wingnuts recently opened a couple of blocks up the street and has quickly become one of our favorite places to go out.

11/9: My dear friend Sammie took me out to celebrate my impending Gaffer-hood and help me get my head back on straight. The waitress somehow managed to get everything in focus except the s ...

2009-02-15T18:49:12Z

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11/9: My dear friend Sammie took me out to celebrate my impending Gaffer-hood and help me get my head back on straight. The waitress somehow managed to get everything in focus except the s ...

11/10: Friday night is 'Game night'. We were playing Set and Sara delt this hand. Its unusual because after everyone studying it for 10+ minutes, no sets could be found! Very rare. ( ...

2009-06-14T17:34:44Z

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11/10: Friday night is 'Game night'. We were playing Set and Sara delt this hand. Its unusual because after everyone studying it for 10+ minutes, no sets could be found! Very rare. ( ...

11/11: Barbara and I went to Disneyland and California Adventure. Although the park was crowded, due to the filming of a Christmas TV Special, we had a wonderful time. For more pictures f ...

2009-02-15T18:04:05Z

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11/11: Barbara and I went to Disneyland and California Adventure. Although the park was crowded, due to the filming of a Christmas TV Special, we had a wonderful time. For more pictures f ...

11/12: Cleaning around the house today. This is my big accomplishment today; getting the CD's & DVD's organinzed. This was a mess before I started.

2009-02-15T17:41:45Z

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11/12: Cleaning around the house today. This is my big accomplishment today; getting the CD's & DVD's organinzed. This was a *mess* before I started.

11/13: Tampa Bay played Carolina on MNF tonight and lost 10-24. They're now 2-7 on the season; playoffs are soooo gone. My flag that I fly on the truck is as ripped and battered as my tea ...

2009-02-15T17:14:53Z

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11/13: Tampa Bay played Carolina on MNF tonight and lost 10-24. They're now 2-7 on the season; playoffs are soooo gone. My flag that I fly on the truck is as ripped and battered as my tea ...

11/14: I'm attending the Aerospace Design Expo/Integrated Configuration Management Conf. this week. This is the North American Eagle land speed car. Its a converted F-104 designed to go a ...

2009-02-15T16:53:54Z

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11/14: I'm attending the Aerospace Design Expo/Integrated Configuration Management Conf. this week. This is the North American Eagle land speed car. Its a converted F-104 designed to go a ...

11/15: 30Hz vortex flow, caught in a laser cross-section screen. Puffs of air from the right display chaotic-flow disturbances and subsequent return to stablity. I could play with a set ...

2009-02-15T16:37:47Z

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11/15: 30Hz vortex flow, caught in a laser cross-section screen. Puffs of air from the right display chaotic-flow disturbances and subsequent return to stablity. I could play with a set ...

11/16: Last day of the AED Expo; this is the prototype of the new Rocket Racers, which are supposed to start racing next year. It looks like a Vari-EZ with a rocket up its backside. The ' ...

2009-06-11T13:56:04Z

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11/16: Last day of the AED Expo; this is the prototype of the new Rocket Racers, which are supposed to start racing next year. It looks like a Vari-EZ with a rocket up its backside. The ' ...

11/17: At the GENCON gaming convention. I entered the History Anachronisim tournament and finished 5th. Nathan and I also went through a Live Dungeon adventure, which was two of the faste ...

2009-02-15T16:08:05Z

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11/17: At the GENCON gaming convention. I entered the History Anachronisim tournament and finished 5th. Nathan and I also went through a Live Dungeon adventure, which was two of the faste ...

11/18: We attended the Celtic Festival and spent the day listening to a wide variety of great music, including the Boggards, Wives, Wicked Tinkers, Celtic Spring, and the Hooligans. Photo i ...

2009-02-15T15:48:53Z

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11/18: We attended the Celtic Festival and spent the day listening to a wide variety of great music, including the Boggards, Wives, Wicked Tinkers, Celtic Spring, and the Hooligans. Photo i ...

11/19: We had the last CGD practice of the year this afternoon. It was the usual fun time; we worked on some new dances and polished some old ones.

2009-06-11T15:17:32Z

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11/19: We had the last CGD practice of the year this afternoon. It was the usual fun time; we worked on some new dances and polished some old ones.

11/20: This is "Cinder", my Princess-Dog, in her bed, with her toys. She's a German Shepard/Australian Shepard mix. Her coat makes her look like she's been rolling in the fireplace, hence ...

2009-06-11T15:06:36Z

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11/20: This is "Cinder", my Princess-Dog, in her bed, with her toys. She's a German Shepard/Australian Shepard mix. Her coat makes her look like she's been rolling in the fireplace, hence ...

11/21: Years back, I was a Marathon runner. Problems with my knee and work pressures made training difficult and I finally stopped. I've got some new orthotics now and they help; Monday I ...

2009-02-15T14:37:17Z

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11/21: Years back, I was a Marathon runner. Problems with my knee and work pressures made training difficult and I finally stopped. I've got some new orthotics now and they help; Monday I ...

11/22: Quiet night at home. Glass of wine and some lasagna from the local deli.

2009-02-15T14:14:05Z

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11/22: Quiet night at home. Glass of wine and some lasagna from the local deli.

11/23: Thanksgiving! Me, Russ, Gary, and Nathan enjoy a well-earned tryptophan-coma while watching the Buc's lose to the Cowboys. Note the even spacing, in compliance with standard Man-La ...

2009-02-15T13:48:58Z

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11/23: Thanksgiving! Me, Russ, Gary, and Nathan enjoy a well-earned tryptophan-coma while watching the Buc's lose to the Cowboys. Note the even spacing, in compliance with standard Man-La ...

11/24: The day after Thanksgiving is Game Day. These are some of the games we played today. Bruce and I also mastered the skill of mixing Key Lime Pie Martini's over the course of the aft ...

2009-02-15T12:53:03Z

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11/24: The day after Thanksgiving is Game Day. These are some of the games we played today. Bruce and I also mastered the skill of mixing Key Lime Pie Martini's over the course of the aft ...

11/25: Barb and I had a lazy day today. We went and did some Christmas shopping, ate lunch, watched a movie at home and then went to the theatre to see 'Happy Feet'. Really cute movie; an ...

2009-06-11T16:54:11Z

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11/25: Barb and I had a lazy day today. We went and did some Christmas shopping, ate lunch, watched a movie at home and then went to the theatre to see 'Happy Feet'. Really cute movie; an ...

11/26: Progress update on the Da Vinci wing; all the wing rib laminates are now done.

2009-06-11T17:47:56Z

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11/26: Progress update on the Da Vinci wing; all the wing rib laminates are now done.

11/27: I had an ingrown toenail removed today. Kind of slowed me up a bit, but I should be moving at full speed in a few days. Still working on getting back to running.

2009-02-15T11:47:00Z

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11/27: I had an ingrown toenail removed today. Kind of slowed me up a bit, but I should be moving at full speed in a few days. Still working on getting back to running.

11/28: I get home from work; Barbara has been home sick all day. I hear "Honey! I've been craving a Big Mac all day...." So off I go to get 'dinner'. Thrilled.

2009-06-11T18:17:39Z

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11/28: I get home from work; Barbara has been home sick all day. I hear "Honey! I've been craving a Big Mac all day...." So off I go to get 'dinner'. Thrilled.

11/29: Cheese and Crackers and Beer for dinner! The white and purple cheese is a Blueberry Stilton that was really tasty.

2009-06-11T18:33:54Z

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11/29: Cheese and Crackers and Beer for dinner! The white and purple cheese is a Blueberry Stilton that was *really* tasty.

11/30: Cold, windy night. Good night for a fire and an after-dinner liqueor.

2009-06-14T14:16:44Z

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11/30: Cold, windy night. Good night for a fire and an after-dinner liqueor.

12/1: We went to Rancho Kabul restaurant; we had a terrific dinner and got to see our friend Marjani dance. She had a good time teasing Jamie.

2009-02-15T10:29:43Z

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12/1: We went to Rancho Kabul restaurant; we had a terrific dinner and got to see our friend Marjani dance. She had a good time teasing Jamie.

12/2: USC vs UCLA! I took the TARDIS over to my friend (and rabid UCLA fan) Royce's house to set up the USC Annex in her garage as part of a huge game-watching party. We had a great time; ...

2009-02-15T09:57:15Z

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12/2: USC vs UCLA! I took the TARDIS over to my friend (and rabid UCLA fan) Royce's house to set up the USC Annex in her garage as part of a huge game-watching party. We had a great time; ...

12/3: Got the Christmas lights up today. It's also my sister's birthday. Happy birthday, Suz!

2009-06-11T19:56:14Z

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12/3: Got the Christmas lights up today. It's also my sister's birthday. Happy birthday, Suz!

12/4: I got this in the mail today. This is my Dad and my Step-Mom. They are two amazing people, both USAF, Ret. officers; Dad a Colonel, Mary a Lt. Colonel. Dad has truely led "A Life L ...

2009-06-14T13:49:06Z

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12/4: I got this in the mail today. This is my Dad and my Step-Mom. They are two amazing people, both USAF, Ret. officers; Dad a Colonel, Mary a Lt. Colonel. Dad has truely led "A Life L ...

12/5: I gave blood today.

2009-02-15T08:32:47Z

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12/5: I gave blood today.

12/6: I spent most of the day in my chair today, home sick with the same kind of stomache issues that I had on the Cruise. Got caught up on some of my movie watching in between trips to th ...

2009-02-15T08:28:56Z

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12/6: I spent most of the day in my chair today, home sick with the same kind of stomache issues that I had on the Cruise. Got caught up on some of my movie watching in between trips to th ...

12/7: Winter is finally arriving. We finally have cool weather after it being so warm of late.

2009-06-11T21:01:15Z

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12/7: Winter is finally arriving. We finally have cool weather after it being so warm of late.

12/8: Barbara made Egg-Nesters for dinner tonight. Bed & Breakfast guests across the nation don't know what they're missing. They'll never know either, cause there's no way Barb would eve ...

2009-06-11T20:57:48Z

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12/8: Barbara made Egg-Nesters for dinner tonight. Bed & Breakfast guests across the nation don't know what they're missing. They'll never know either, cause there's no way Barb would eve ...

12/9: We went down to the Chino Christmas Lights display tonight, like we've been doing every year since the kids were little. Holly, Jamie, and Becca had fun looking at the lights from th ...

2009-06-14T13:22:15Z

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12/9: We went down to the Chino Christmas Lights display tonight, like we've been doing every year since the kids were little. Holly, Jamie, and Becca had fun looking at the lights from th ...

12/10: We set up our Christmas Tree this evening, with our normal eclectic set of decorations (everything from Santa-to-pickles-to-dinosaurs-to-Bettie Page). Holly's best friend Becca (my ...

2009-06-11T21:47:11Z

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12/10: We set up our Christmas Tree this evening, with our normal eclectic set of decorations (everything from Santa-to-pickles-to-dinosaurs-to-Bettie Page). Holly's best friend Becca (my ...

12/11: Now my 'Space-Geek' christmas Tree is set up as well.

2009-02-15T05:02:51Z

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12/11: Now my 'Space-Geek' christmas Tree is set up as well.

12/12: Caught by Holly, celebrating a bit of Christmas cheer.

2009-06-14T12:13:18Z

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12/12: Caught by Holly, celebrating a bit of Christmas cheer.

12/13: Classes are over for the semester, and Nathan and Holly had time today to hit the salon(s), courtesy of Grandma & Grandpa. Here they are with their new do's.

2009-06-14T12:07:36Z

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12/13: Classes are over for the semester, and Nathan and Holly had time today to hit the salon(s), courtesy of Grandma & Grandpa. Here they are with their new do's.

12/14: The weather has turned and its cold outside. Fiyero is being a good kitty and guarding the fire tonight.

2009-06-11T23:04:16Z

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12/14: The weather has turned and its cold outside. Fiyero is being a good kitty and guarding the fire tonight.

12/15: Went out for a Christmas lunch with my dear friend & co-worker Sammie McGlasson. We had great tasting pannini's while we worked on our diabolical plans for world domination.

2009-06-14T11:25:25Z

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12/15: Went out for a Christmas lunch with my dear friend & co-worker Sammie McGlasson. We had great tasting pannini's while we worked on our diabolical plans for world domination.

12/16: Alumni Appreciation day at the Cal Poly Rose Float lab. This is the 2007 parade float "Arctic Antics", nearing completion. Bunch of Penguins & Polar Bears having a luau. Watch for ...

2009-06-14T11:14:51Z

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12/16: Alumni Appreciation day at the Cal Poly Rose Float lab. This is the 2007 parade float "Arctic Antics", nearing completion. Bunch of Penguins & Polar Bears having a luau. Watch for ...

12/17: Had a relaxing day today; Barb and I made one of our trips to Temecula to pick up our wine-club shipments and do some tasting.

2009-06-11T23:51:59Z

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12/17: Had a relaxing day today; Barb and I made one of our trips to Temecula to pick up our wine-club shipments and do some tasting.

12/18: Nathan and I paid a visit back to Troop 301 tonight for their annual Christmas party.

2009-06-14T11:26:35Z

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12/18: Nathan and I paid a visit back to Troop 301 tonight for their annual Christmas party.

12/19: Today's photo is courtesy of Holly, who shares with us her POV on Christmas as a child. Trust me, this was Holly as a little girl (and is still Holly today).

2009-06-12T00:01:55Z

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12/19: Today's photo is courtesy of Holly, who shares with us her POV on Christmas as a child. Trust me, this was Holly as a little girl (and is still Holly today).

12/20: Tonight Holly babysat her friend Katie's 14 mo old son Jamie. Smokey was not amused at this babbling usurper. We got a taste of things to come.

2009-02-15T02:55:26Z

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12/20: Tonight Holly babysat her friend Katie's 14 mo old son Jamie. Smokey was *not* amused at this babbling usurper. We got a taste of things to come.

12/21: I blame most of the following on Nathan: "All Hail, KRINGOR_the_Demonic_Christmas_Tree, who has vomited presents across half the living room and is now demanding a blood sacrifice." ...

2009-06-12T00:28:29Z

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12/21: I blame most of the following on Nathan: "All Hail, KRINGOR_the_Demonic_Christmas_Tree, who has vomited presents across half the living room and is now demanding a blood sacrifice." ...

12/22: First photo of my Grand-child to be. This picture is just about life-sized; Holly is about 3 months along.

2009-06-12T00:57:10Z

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12/22: First photo of my Grand-child to be. This picture is just about life-sized; Holly is about 3 months along.

12/23: We had a lovely Christmas Dinner (courtesy of Barbara) with Sara, Bruce, and Mark; who are for all intents and purposes family.

2009-06-14T10:16:29Z

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12/23: We had a lovely Christmas Dinner (courtesy of Barbara) with Sara, Bruce, and Mark; who are for all intents and purposes family.

12/24: Christmas Eve. The stockings have been filled by 'Santa' and all the hidden gifts have been placed under the tree. Time for a quiet moment of reflection while petting the cat, then ...

2009-06-12T01:28:06Z

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12/24: Christmas Eve. The stockings have been filled by 'Santa' and all the hidden gifts have been placed under the tree. Time for a quiet moment of reflection while petting the cat, then ...

12/25: Christmas Day! Massive Prezzie-fest. Barb and I made a Turducken for Christmas dinner. More pictures in Misc '06.

2009-06-12T01:44:33Z

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12/25: Christmas Day! Massive Prezzie-fest. Barb and I made a Turducken for Christmas dinner. More pictures in Misc '06.

12/26: Barb and I split from the Christmas stress and drove up the coast to Santa Maria to see Dad and Mary for a couple of days. Here is Mary and I doing battle with the 8-ton pie from hel ...

2009-02-15T00:20:44Z

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12/26: Barb and I split from the Christmas stress and drove up the coast to Santa Maria to see Dad and Mary for a couple of days. Here is Mary and I doing battle with the 8-ton pie from hel ...

12/27: Grandpa George joined us for dinner this evening. He's 93 and will become a Great-Great Grandfather when Holly has the baby in June. I'm not sure what he makes of that....

2009-06-14T09:15:15Z

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12/27: Grandpa George joined us for dinner this evening. He's 93 and will become a Great-Great Grandfather when Holly has the baby in June. I'm not sure what he makes of that....

12/28: We visited Solvang for the first time in years. I took this shot of 'The Little Mermaid' for Holly. More pictures from Solvang in Misc '06. (Actually, I missed a day, this is from ...

2009-06-14T09:31:50Z

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12/28: We visited Solvang for the first time in years. I took this shot of 'The Little Mermaid' for Holly. More pictures from Solvang in Misc '06. (Actually, I missed a day, this is from ...

12/29: New glasses sitting on the bar, waiting for me to find some place to store them.

2009-06-14T09:24:03Z

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12/29: New glasses sitting on the bar, waiting for me to find some place to store them.

12/30: I got this Cup-Stacking set for Christmas. It sort of became a group obsession today with Nathan, Jamie, and I trying to beat each others times.

2009-06-12T04:09:46Z

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12/30: I got this Cup-Stacking set for Christmas. It sort of became a group obsession today with Nathan, Jamie, and I trying to beat each others times.

12/31: New Years Eve! We went to our friends Stu and Heather's for a party to ring in 2007.

2009-06-14T08:06:36Z

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12/31: New Years Eve! We went to our friends Stu and Heather's for a party to ring in 2007.

1/1/07: New Years Day. Barb and I spent the afternoon Geocaching. We found five caches this afternoon, then came back home and watched the end of the Rose Bowl (final: USC 32/Michigan 18).

2009-02-14T23:00:39Z

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1/1/07: New Years Day. Barb and I spent the afternoon Geocaching. We found five caches this afternoon, then came back home and watched the end of the Rose Bowl (final: USC 32/Michigan 18).

1/2: Went out to USC today to buy my books for the upcoming semester. Paused to get a photo in front of 'Tommy Trojan'. One day, in a couple of years, I will be a USC Graduate!

2009-02-14T22:15:22Z

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1/2: Went out to USC today to buy my books for the upcoming semester. Paused to get a photo in front of 'Tommy Trojan'. One day, in a couple of years, I *will* be a USC Graduate!

1/3: Spent some time in the shop this evening. I've set up a sanding jig to work on the ribs of the Da Vinci wing.

2009-06-12T04:46:00Z

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1/3: Spent some time in the shop this evening. I've set up a sanding jig to work on the ribs of the Da Vinci wing.

1/4: Well, a disappointing season is over; time to take down the flags. We'll do better next year.

2009-06-14T06:51:00Z

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1/4: Well, a disappointing season is over; time to take down the flags. We'll do better next year.

1/5: So, Bruce comes over with a bottle of port and this big English Stilton cheese he brought back from Virginia. Being idiots, we opened it. This was one POWERFUL stinky-cheese. Cutt ...

2009-06-12T06:00:27Z

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1/5: So, Bruce comes over with a bottle of port and this *big* English Stilton cheese he brought back from Virginia. Being idiots, we opened it. This was one POWERFUL stinky-cheese. Cutt ...

1/6: Formal Day at Disneyland. A large group of us wnt to the park today in formal wear in memory of our friend Drew, who passed on at much to young an age last fall. Today was Drew's bir ...

2009-06-12T06:02:35Z

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1/6: Formal Day at Disneyland. A large group of us wnt to the park today in formal wear in memory of our friend Drew, who passed on at much to young an age last fall. Today was Drew's bir ...

1/7: After D-Land yesterday, everyone was in 'Lazy-Kitty' mode today.

2009-06-12T06:51:54Z

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1/7: After D-Land yesterday, everyone was in 'Lazy-Kitty' mode today.

1/8: First day of class for the semester. I attended my lecture, while Barb and Nathan went to the first session of their Japanese class. They have a wager as to whose going to get the be ...

2009-06-12T06:52:57Z

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1/8: First day of class for the semester. I attended my lecture, while Barb and Nathan went to the first session of their Japanese class. They have a wager as to whose going to get the be ...

1/9: Poor Fiyero had a visit to the vet today to get 'fixed'. She's pretty zonked this evening.

2009-02-14T20:35:11Z

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1/9: Poor Fiyero had a visit to the vet today to get 'fixed'. She's pretty zonked this evening.

1/10: We had a small earthquake this evening. Just a quick snap that rolled the length of the house. Why do these always seem to happen when I'm home alone?

2009-06-14T05:48:45Z

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1/10: We had a small earthquake this evening. Just a quick *snap* that rolled the length of the house. Why do these always seem to happen when I'm home alone?

1/11: Holly has had to deal with some tough social situations this week. I was so proud of the mature way she handled herself that I bought her a bouquet of orange roses.

2009-06-14T05:37:12Z

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1/11: Holly has had to deal with some tough social situations this week. I was so proud of the mature way she handled herself that I bought her a bouquet of orange roses.

1/12: We had snow/sleet in the backyard this morning! Temp was 32 degrees; very cold for So Cal.

2009-02-14T19:53:50Z

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1/12: We had snow/sleet in the backyard this morning! Temp was 32 degrees; very cold for So Cal.

1/13: Barb and I had a nice dinner together tonight; Fiyero was a portrait of feline frustration while Barb was preparing the plates.

2009-06-12T09:15:52Z

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1/13: Barb and I had a nice dinner together tonight; Fiyero was a portrait of feline frustration while Barb was preparing the plates.

1/14: First dance practice of the year. It was pretty chilly once the sun went down. We're actually a lot more organized than we look here.

2009-06-12T09:15:37Z

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1/14: First dance practice of the year. It was pretty chilly once the sun went down. We're actually a lot more organized than we look here.

1/15: We celebrated with the traditional Martin Luther King Day turkey dinner.

2009-02-14T18:26:23Z

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1/15: We celebrated with the traditional Martin Luther King Day turkey dinner.

1/16: This is what was waiting for me when I got home from work today. Actually, this is what it looked like after I had made the first pass through the pile of dirty dishes. Which had ...

2009-02-14T18:28:41Z

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1/16: This is what was waiting for me when I got home from work today. Actually, this is what it looked like *after* I had made the first pass through the pile of dirty dishes. Which had ...

1/17: Boring Wednesday night; as far as creative photography goes, I got nothin'. So you get "Darth Tater in Flowers". Why do I have the feeling that this will not be the last time Darth ...

2009-06-12T09:50:50Z

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1/17: Boring Wednesday night; as far as creative photography goes, I got nothin'. So you get "Darth Tater in Flowers". Why do I have the feeling that this will not be the last time Darth ...

1/18: Upland Metrolink Station, where I begin (and end) most work days.

2009-06-12T10:04:07Z

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1/18: Upland Metrolink Station, where I begin (and end) most work days.

1/19: I GOTZ UR AFGHAN. Iz Stealin Ur Warmz...

2009-06-12T11:26:29Z

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1/19: I GOTZ UR AFGHAN. Iz Stealin Ur Warmz...

1/20: Fiyero was having some weird little kitty-dreams this evening.

2009-06-12T11:11:11Z

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1/20: Fiyero was having some weird little kitty-dreams this evening.

1/21: We went to California Adventure today; I had fun taking a bunch of nightime shots. More in Misc-07.

2009-02-14T16:40:14Z

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1/21: We went to California Adventure today; I had fun taking a bunch of nightime shots. More in Misc-07.

1/22: Barbara and Holly are now busy planning Baby-Showers, when they have a spare moment between classes that is. Before I know it, I'm going to be knee-deep in Baby stuff for the first t ...

2009-07-13T01:40:04Z

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1/22: Barbara and Holly are now busy planning Baby-Showers, when they have a spare moment between classes that is. Before I know it, I'm going to be knee-deep in Baby stuff for the first t ...

1/23: Quiet night, everyone is at class. I got the crazy and cleaned and waxed all the hallways in the house. A very-fine Sterling Cabernet helped fortify me through this task.

2009-06-12T12:14:34Z

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1/23: Quiet night, everyone is at class. I got the crazy and cleaned and waxed all the hallways in the house. A very-fine Sterling Cabernet helped fortify me through this task.

1/24: My new 'Animal' antenna-ball. I wonder how long it will be before somebody steals it?

2009-06-14T04:34:49Z

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1/24: My new 'Animal' antenna-ball. I wonder how long it will be before somebody steals it?

1/25: Another boring night at home; another clean and waxed floor. Note to self: Future Floor Wax fumes got Fiyero high as the proverbial kite.

2009-06-12T16:13:50Z

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1/25: Another boring night at home; another clean and waxed floor. Note to self: Future Floor Wax fumes got Fiyero high as the proverbial kite.