Spent the night in Laramie.
Spent the night in Laramie. Off to Logan to visit David & Leslie. Windy here.Cats calm. Tumble weeds.
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Monday, June 27
Cannonball Run
Well, we've packed up every last possession of Amanda's in our 15' budget rental truck and are preparing to rocket across the nation to our Seattle destination. Aboard with us will be Carlos and Sister - caged for our safety. Nothing like transporting sedated cats across state-lines...and nothing like the 88% humidity here. gack!
I'll update the blog by my phone as we cross the good ol' US of A. Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utal, Idaho, Oregeon, Washington - in that order - are on our hit list. Stay tuned for the high lights -- we have no camera phones so you'll have to live with lame chatter. But at least you'll know we aren't dead in a ditch somewhere...
We will arrive in the Emerald City in time for the 4th o' July weekend. Perfect planning for a steady influx of traffic. Sweet! So after we unload and get things in place at the new apartment (with a view of Mt.Rainier!) Amanada will have about two weeks with me before I flight out to San Diego for Comic-con. Anyone need their Hulk #10 signed? I'm not really into comics but I'm releaved to hear it's really just about pop culture with a heavy geek flavor. That probably means video games and movies, doesn't it?
I'll update the blog by my phone as we cross the good ol' US of A. Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utal, Idaho, Oregeon, Washington - in that order - are on our hit list. Stay tuned for the high lights -- we have no camera phones so you'll have to live with lame chatter. But at least you'll know we aren't dead in a ditch somewhere...
We will arrive in the Emerald City in time for the 4th o' July weekend. Perfect planning for a steady influx of traffic. Sweet! So after we unload and get things in place at the new apartment (with a view of Mt.Rainier!) Amanada will have about two weeks with me before I flight out to San Diego for Comic-con. Anyone need their Hulk #10 signed? I'm not really into comics but I'm releaved to hear it's really just about pop culture with a heavy geek flavor. That probably means video games and movies, doesn't it?
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Friday, June 17
Batman begins. A new hope
Batman begins. A new hope after Star Wars end. -my movie hiaku.
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Tuesday, June 14
Paperclips and You
Well ok, maybe I'm not writing a novel, but it makes a good title don't you think?
A few weeks ago was the Norwegian constitution parade - May 17th in fact - the day that Norway declared independence from Sweden, or, according to some Swedes, the day they got drunk and forgot about the colder part of their kingdom. In any case, the event calls for a celebration.
And nothing says celebration like a parade, some colorful coned hats, and fresh pickled herring. Actually, I'm pretty sure its against natural law to eat pickled herring. Any fish that sounds like it's named after unsightly body growth is strictly off my list. I don't know what possessed me to use the adjective 'fresh' when so many others seem more suited. Perhaps I'm feeling generous.
Here's the high lights of last month's parade of Viking goodness (care of Soosan, of the Internets): http://flickr.com/photos/soosan/sets/349638/
'What have the 'wegians done for me?', you might ask. Two words: paperclip.
And for those of you too lasy to click - here's where the story gets interesting:
Next time you reach for a paperclip, my friends, you are reaching into history.
A few weeks ago was the Norwegian constitution parade - May 17th in fact - the day that Norway declared independence from Sweden, or, according to some Swedes, the day they got drunk and forgot about the colder part of their kingdom. In any case, the event calls for a celebration.
And nothing says celebration like a parade, some colorful coned hats, and fresh pickled herring. Actually, I'm pretty sure its against natural law to eat pickled herring. Any fish that sounds like it's named after unsightly body growth is strictly off my list. I don't know what possessed me to use the adjective 'fresh' when so many others seem more suited. Perhaps I'm feeling generous.
Here's the high lights of last month's parade of Viking goodness (care of Soosan, of the Internets): http://flickr.com/photos/soosan/sets/349638/
'What have the 'wegians done for me?', you might ask. Two words: paperclip.
And for those of you too lasy to click - here's where the story gets interesting:
In protest they started wearing paperclips, because paperclips were a Norwegian invention whose original function was to bind together...and wearing a paperclip could have gotten you arrested.
Next time you reach for a paperclip, my friends, you are reaching into history.
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Monday, June 13
The Great American Novel
Hey things are getting busy here at Natebot HQ. Life-altering plans are in final stages, and all systems are go!
For those just now tuning in, we last left our intriped adventurer deep in the jungles of farthest Ballard. Where he sought refuge against the crashing waves of uncertain fortune. Or in laymen's terms - a new friggin' apartment. It's incredible to think I've been here for almost a year already.
Well it looks like I've picked one out at last, and am finalizing the plans. With any luck I'll be moved by next week. And in bigger news, I've picked up a new roomate. More on that later :)
For now I thought I'd announce my new novella in the works:
"A Dozen Doorways to Hell, and other laundromat stories."
For those just now tuning in, we last left our intriped adventurer deep in the jungles of farthest Ballard. Where he sought refuge against the crashing waves of uncertain fortune. Or in laymen's terms - a new friggin' apartment. It's incredible to think I've been here for almost a year already.
Well it looks like I've picked one out at last, and am finalizing the plans. With any luck I'll be moved by next week. And in bigger news, I've picked up a new roomate. More on that later :)
For now I thought I'd announce my new novella in the works:
"A Dozen Doorways to Hell, and other laundromat stories."
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Sunday, June 5
Take back the Web
I've noticed a healthy percentage of my readers are still using Internet Explorer to read this blog. What is wrong with you? Did you not get the memo? Smart surfers use Firefox (be you Mac or PC user.) Its more secure, more customizable, and more standards compliant. Microsoft insiders recently note the next gen IE (7.0) would not be fully standards compliant - guaranteeing websites will not look or behave they way they are made to when viewed with IE. They did say they would adopt the tab-browsing idea though. Innovative.
Maybe you didn't know about this powerful, free, and customizable browser, or maybe you can't run it (requires Win98+, Linux 2.2.14, or OS 10.1) -- let us remove our hats for those IE5 Mac users. Like watching HDTV on a etchASketch.
If you are a firefox user - try on these extentions:
Greasemonkey - modify how other website behave.
Forecastfox - the weather forecast on your browser.
FoxyTunes - Control your media from the browser
Bookmark sync - Sync your bookmarks to the web so you can find them at work, at the cafe, your palm, your phone, etc.
Ok, enough evangelism.
Maybe you didn't know about this powerful, free, and customizable browser, or maybe you can't run it (requires Win98+, Linux 2.2.14, or OS 10.1) -- let us remove our hats for those IE5 Mac users. Like watching HDTV on a etchASketch.
If you are a firefox user - try on these extentions:
Greasemonkey - modify how other website behave.
Forecastfox - the weather forecast on your browser.
FoxyTunes - Control your media from the browser
Bookmark sync - Sync your bookmarks to the web so you can find them at work, at the cafe, your palm, your phone, etc.
Ok, enough evangelism.
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Thursday, June 2
I am on my way
I am on my way to see Star Wars at last. Waiting at the bus stop practicing phone typing skillz. Hoping I survive the night with my childhood
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