Around the Hill

My iMind Just Exploded

Dan — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:08:48 +0000

Look what I just got!

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Dial-Up Sucks

Dan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:19:24 +0000

Had a humorous finish to an email thread with my Grandpa today:

Grandpa:

Dan, how do I go about installing Abobe PDF install for Windows 7? I tried Googleling but no direct link. Love G’dad

Me:

Hi Grandpa,
Click the Download Adobe Reader button here: http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/

Grandpa:

Thank you Dan, will let you know if all is well in 11hrs 30min.

What a patient guy He’s getting DSL on Tuesday, which I’m pretty sure will blow him off his chair with the speed difference!

Fremont Peak Park

Dan — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:39:54 +0000

Steve picked a great spot to get married, and I picked a great bride to marry 8 years ago!

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Family Time Warp

Dan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:24:28 +0000

I came across this photo of my Mom and Dad (and siblings!) from ~~1974~~ 1976, which is when my Dad was close in age to me right now. They already had 3 kids at that point!

Here’s Hazel and I a few months ago for the ultimate Dad vs. Son comparison:

Also, two weeks left until we leave for Scotland! This is getting real!

Double Rainbow Song

Dan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:57:02 +0000

I’m sure most of you have seen this but it’s too funny for me to pass up!

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Star Gazers

Dan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:43:50 +0000

While up at family camp last week, I stayed up late with my pal Kurt to take a crack at some star trail photography. We got a fairly decent result at ISO 100 with a one hour exposure:

Some lessons we learned were to include more sky next time, and to point towards polaris to get a better curvy effect in the image. Not a bad start though. The photo credit goes to Kurt for the shot, as he’s the one who clicked the shutter button!

When at the beach…

Dan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:02:45 +0000

EAT TAFFY!

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Cheese me if you please me

Dan — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:04:06 +0000

If you ever have a chance to visit the Tillamook cheese factory, it’s worth the visit! They can turn out 3 bricks of cheese per second!

Quick video of the production line:

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My Favorite Guitar Solo

Dan — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:35:49 +0000

This weekend I was discussing guitar solos with Chris. I’ve seen a lot of them in my thirty years, and I have to say that my favorite is the one in ‘Invincible’ by Muse (Matt Bellamy on the axe). Check out the flying fingers of fastness at 4:30-ish:

How I Saved Brangelina

Dan — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:24:04 +0000

Even since I’ve been using a CPAP machine in my sleep, It’s been a lot easier for me to remember my dreams. I’ve had some really good ones, but this one takes the cake and thought I’d share it.

Picture with me: A beautiful country wedding set with lush green gas surrounding a white church, something like this:

At this wonderful setting it happens to be the day of a celebrity wedding, of course none other than Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s! There’s gorgeous people everywhere, all Hollywood types in tuxedos and fancy dresses.

Next the dream pans over to the groomsmen waiting area inside the church, where Brad is getting ready to get hitched – looking handsome as ever in his tux ‘Meet Joe Black’ style. I’m his best man of course!

“I can’t believe this day has come. It’s so awesome that you are here with me today, we’ve been friends since we were kids!” Brad says. ”I know, I’m so happy to be here with you bro.” I reply. (apparently we’re the same age in this dream)

I continue: “I’m so proud of everything you’ve done in your career, and now you’re going to be an awesome husband.” We bear hug each other. ”Go get ‘em, Tiger.”

The dream transitions to the ceremony, which is outside with a small number of people in attendance. We’re all standing up in the front, watching Angelina slowly make her way down the aisle in her traditional white dress. Brad leans over to me, and puts his hand over his mouth to whisper in my direction. ”I love her man, plain and simple. It’s like what you and Sarah have. This is forever.” I smile and pat him on the shoulder.

Angelina arrives and the ceremony continues. It’s very traditional including the vows. The ceremony concludes, and the officiant announces the new couple. Brad gives Angelina a modest kiss, and the crowd applauds along with hoots and hollers in approval. Brad then turns to me, gives me another hug and says “Thank you, thank you for making me who I am.” He wipes away a tear.

“You’re welcome buddy. Good luck with all of those kids!” I reply with a wink.

Fade to black.