Halloween Costume 2008

Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore from the movie Apocalypse Now

A few more related pictures appear below. As a fun game, try to guess which ones are of me in costume, which ones are of Robert Duval from the movie, and which ones are the 12", 1/6 scale, custom-made Kilgore action figure!

You wanna surf soldier? [Yes, sir!] That's good son because you either surf or you fight.

"Charlie don't surf!"

"Two of spades, three of spades, four of diamonds, six of clubs, ace of spades. Isn't one worth a Jack in the whole bunch..."

"I love the smell of napalm in the morning ... smelled like victory."

"Someday this war's gonna end ..."

Dad and I at Deception Pass State Park

 

Rabbit Rattle Investigation

 

Any noise coming from my car makes me crazy. Rattles, rumbles, tics and other sounds while driving must be hunted down and eliminated. This photo series illustrates how my Dad and I identified and fixed a rattle in my left hatch tail-light. I'm so happy that it's finally fixed!

Guerrero Mexico Trip 2008

Parasailing in Ixtapa

John, Lisa, Rachel and Julie

No curfew at Angela's Hostel, Zihuatanejo

Julie on the beach at La Barrita

"Rey Misterio" on the beach at La Barrita

Portrait, Landscape

Receiving a skeptical look in the Combi van

Acapulco!

Attention!

Noticed at North Broadway QFC Today

One of Eddy's all-stars caught me not-so-stealthily capturing this masterpiece with my camera phone. She asked if I was taking a picture because of the atrocious spelling. My answer was yes, but this home-made sign has appeal on so many other levels.

Phoenix Weekend Trip 2008

Hiking in South Mountain

Flames over Jets (Coyotes) 3 to 1

Papago Park

Why the Colorado River was diverted

ipod-Rabbit integration

 

I used the Brodit mounting system aka ProClip in the USA. The system consists of two pieces: a mount custom-fitted for your car, and a cradle customized for your device. The mount installs in 1 minute just by snapping it on to your dash, and it doesn't leave any permanent mark. The cradle attaches to the mount using two screws. The ipod can slide up and out of the cradle so I can easily take it with me when I park.

 

The ipod integrates with the car stereo using the Dice i-VW-R VW Adapter. A standard ipod connector plus into the ipod, and the wire runs through the back of the glove compartment to the Dice i-VW-R box tucked behind the stereo. The i-VW-R then connects to the stereo using the CD changer interface. It also includes a similarly wired aux. mini input in case my passenger has a non-ipod music player.

 

Everyone knows about fake software, DVDs, watches and designer handbags. But did you know that counterfeit Gillette razor blades are also a huge problem?

The Is it Counterfeit? guide from fakeblades.com can help you check the authenticity of your Gillette shaving product.

Here are some tell-tale signs of fakery from the site:

• Blades obtained through reputable retail channels like wal-mart or amazon.com are probably genuine. However, be suspicious of blades sold by third-parties, especially on ebay.
• Check that each cartridge in the pack has a unique serial number (!) Counterfeiters often don't bother to imprint serial numbers, or use a larger, cheaper to print font that don't match the official Gillette format (1 letter followed by 4 number and then 1 letter, for example B9083H)
• Look closely for signs of poor cartridge quality, like loose, unaligned or dull blades. Other reported signs of counterfeiting include blades covered in rust (!) or hair fibers (!!)
• Examine the quality of the packaging. Does it look like it was sealed by hand (irregular glue patterns) or in a manufacturing environment? Compare the quality of the printing and colors on the box to a known-good specimen.

Go to the washroom and check your blades right now! I did.

At Corona Heights Park in San Francisco

Winnipeg Christmas 2007

Julie and stuffed dog in attack mode

Winnipeg Art Gallery

In the Exchange District

Quality sister time

In Canada, we like our bowling with five pins!

... and our chips flavoured with ketchup!