Craving

MacDonald's Hamburger and a Big Mac. Not that I would actually subcome to the taint. (Douglas Copeland reference)

I thought so

Today while in Owen Sound I noticed a truck dropping off some porn magazines at the sex shop. What was interesting was that the truck is owned by the owner of Hanover's used children's stuff store.
I see a bit of a conflict. Not to say he is into kiddie porn but I have always gotten the creeps from the guy.

Hey I know that guy...

Toronto Star Article with somebody I know, Josh. Really I know his wife PJ. He is a really passionate guy in reguards to what he knows.

"I can't reach the farmer in the dell"

Story Book Park

Here is Maya at Story Book Park in Owen Sound. She is riding a boat with Isaac, her buddy. Amazingly, she went on most of the rides- even a big girl ride. (paratrooper) She had so much fun that I bought a season pass. We will be going to Owen Sound alot this summer to visit the midwives and i figured she was at just the right age, it is nicely shaded and there is a little water park so why not. Maya especially liked feeding the deer. ( that's what she said when I asked her what she liked about story book park.) She was not so fond of the haunted house. Guess it was too scary for a 3 year old.

I want

I want organic pudding cups, and there is none at the store. I really do not know if it is a product that is made but I think it should be.

PlayRoom

This is the room formally known as our living room. Now Maya refers to it as her playroom. Lord knows how that happened.

I want.....

The other day Maya wanted some Bran Flakes and I was ignoring her. Eventually I wandered into the kitchen and she had it all ready for me to help her. Silly

Black

I have been harassing everybody I know for maternity clothes- in fact even people I do not know, and mostly what I have been getting is black, black and more black.
I'm set for a funeral, multiple funerals.

The Future of the Internet

So we spend a lot of time on the Internet. I spend a lot of time fixing computers that have been damaged, infected, and destroyed by things on the Internet. I have always said that I think the current incarnation of the Internet is really an infantile version of what it's going to be like 25 to 50 years from now. Now I say such things without a clear conception of what it will be like in that future. I just know that it won't be quite like the wild west it is now, probably closer to the virtual world we sometimes see in movies, but not nearly so similar to real life.
Anyway, here is a talk and demo of something that i think shows how things are going to evolve with the internet. This photosynth (<- this is what he was using seriously check it out), basically takes available photos of something, puts them together to form a 3d image of of said thing, and alows to browse it usng those images.
Imagine being able to explore the Rockies virtually using a combination of high-res satellite imagry and video and photos people have taken on trips and posted on the internet. Imagine being able to do the same for any street in Tokyo or anywhere else.
You can already virtually explore San Franciso.

Rally Report

So this past weekend was the STPR that my friend Ian and I attend (or try to) annually.
As always, we had an excellent time, albeit with a few hiccups this year.

The weather was awesome the whole weekend, every year prior to this we have gotten rather soggy. But this year was amazing, with sunny skies and only slightly humid air.
The drive was quite good as well, no mishaps and we found the campsite quickly. The only trouble was finding the morning spectator stage we checked out. Once we found it though it was really awesome, we could see the cars trying to slow coming down a long straight, into a hairpin. Some overshot it, scaring the crap out the workings, and some made pretty wide turns. Very enjoyable.
The real disappointment was the evening spectating, which never occured. Keep in mind, this is rally so stage cancellations come with the terrory. However, having the the stage that goes by your spectator area cancelled twice really sucks when you have driven a long way to see it. But we found a couple to chat with so the 6 or so hours sitting in the woods passed by nicely.

So overall, I did have a good time as its really the only time of year I get some excellent quality time with one of my best friends and the area the rally takes place in is very nice.

No pics or anything this year, but my video from last year is the top of the list if you search STPR on youtube.

Nature Vs Nurture

I'm wanting to get organized for the baby, I know I have lots of time but I also know how tired I will be getting. So I'm going through Mayas old clothes bins deciding what can be used for the boy baby, what should go to the thrift store, what I might be able to make a few bucks by selling, and what I should saving for future generations. A few items I'm unsure about so I consult with Luke. Thus....

With my unwillingness to cut hair that may end up curly like Mayas and Luke's acceptance of clothing that is purple, hello kitty themed, and has a few satin embellishments.....you got wonder how will this unnamed boy child make out.

Old

The other day I remarked to Maya that I was old, so she said "You just need more cream mommy"

Sweat

Thank goodness it has cooled down. For those whom do not know-and frankly I'm sure most do not care about my disability, I do have one. I have sweaty palms and feet.



When my feet sweat, I just generally take off my shoes, but then small objects stick to them. When taking off my shoes is not an option the sweat pools and slowly drops onto the floor. Crocs have proven to be not a practical choice in footwear. I also tend to slide out of slinky sandals.



My sweaty palms can be socially awkward. I do not shake hands. At work it is just plain frustrated since powdered gloves were banned. When writing I have to put tissues in my hands to avoid drips. Sometimes I think it has started to rain while I'm driving but no the rain has not dripped in the car, but my hands have dripped. I can never get a grip on jars to open.

Isn't my life sad?

Disappointed

Last night I saw some Cracker jack pop corn for sale and I had to have it. Very disappointed, next craving goes to Poppycock popcorn. Screw the cost, I'm worth it.

Crusin'

Maya Made

The other day I was walking home from the park and this baby swing was on the side of the road for pickup- Goods exchange week. I happen to be carrying a HEAVY little boy so I made Maya carry it home-4-5 blocks. Once home she made this double stroller for her kids. Imagine her excitement when it gets up on the swing set and she can give her kids a swing ride- much less a real baby.