Tonight, I took my trusty GPS to plot out a new course for my running, or walking depending if I'm being lazy. I walked around the entire block and measure it out to 0.65 miles (1.05 km). I didn't do the little cul de sacs, so that may have come out closer to 1 mile.
I went to Google Maps to see if there is good dirt (that word makes me grin) trail and see where they lead, but they didn't even have my house plotted on it after THREE YEARS. So, I went to Microsoft Virtual Earth and punched in my address; it mapped the wrong house. No biggie, just moved the pushpin over. But it showed my place! I can CLEARLY see everything from all four directions. I told my friend that I could even see myself on the trail; you have to pick the south view, and look on the trail.
I liked that google maps will let me punch in GPS coordinates and I couldn't see how to do that in the Microsoft Maps. Some mashups and it can be coded to plot automatically.
The plan is to code a gps enabled mobile os device to transmit wirelessly to the internet and report-in in realtime, or everytime it stops and plot. My current version, drivers have to manually scan a trip log (a sheet with stops barcoded) when they arrive at a destination.
Yes, I'm a geek!
Life goes by so fast...need to take a few seconds to write down and remember experiences that make me the person I am. 
All-Star Season
I got a call from my "Mom and Dad," from up north. They called about the State Championships, and wanted to know the date so they could get a hotel. They watched Heather play for the first time at State's last year when they won it all, and they want to be there this year, too. It's a good time to reserve rooms, and if the girls don't make it they can release them on June 24th, after Districts.
Less than a month for All-Star try-outs: how time flies. Districts (6/22-6/24) will be hosted by Bonita Valley, and State in Lancaster(7/6-7/8) and Nationals (7/29-8/5) for the 12U in Phoenix, Az. The 14Us go to Ft. Stockon, Ca.
We should have a strong team again this year since most of the 12U National team is trying out again. One step at a time!
Less than a month for All-Star try-outs: how time flies. Districts (6/22-6/24) will be hosted by Bonita Valley, and State in Lancaster(7/6-7/8) and Nationals (7/29-8/5) for the 12U in Phoenix, Az. The 14Us go to Ft. Stockon, Ca.
We should have a strong team again this year since most of the 12U National team is trying out again. One step at a time!
Synergy 1st Place
My kiddo and I went down to Discovery to watch #1 play #3. If John's team beat Mike's team then we were in 1st. It doesn't really matter, but getting 1st means you get a "bye" in the first round.
Synergy has two games left and they can still lose that spot if they get beaten by the 0-10 team. It wouldn't be a good way to start heading into the play-offs, huh?
Synergy has two games left and they can still lose that spot if they get beaten by the 0-10 team. It wouldn't be a good way to start heading into the play-offs, huh?
Easter Sunday
How are you celebrating Easter? Getting together with family and having a nice meal? Watching the kids do the Easter bunny stuff, or just relaxin' before getting back to the grind?
Have a good one! :=)
Have a good one! :=)
We're Awake - Magic Mountain
We got home at 1:10 a.m. Heather was zonked out and didn't finish her Oreo McFlurry...Uh, "I didn't even start it!" - Heather.
But you don't really care about that. We're going to the movies in a second but we had to post a little video of the first ride we went on. There's a litte profanity but you'll get the idea!
X - The Ride! (YouTube) and Tatsu - My Fav (YouTube). Riddler/Batman has been de-throned.
Heather is laughing because she slept a majority of the way up to Magic Mountain and I woke her up as we are near the exit. We can see "X," the ride she wants to ride but not first. We wander around and look for a bathroom, and it seems the line for the bathroom is longer than for the rides!
I asked her what ride she's most anxious about and she says, "X." Guess what ride we get on first? Yup, "X," Get it out of the way! Spinning in all directions teaches you to force yourself taut against the pads, or you bounce around a bit!
The lines were shorter than any time that I've been there and we managed to get on all the rides we wanted to except for Superman. We are NEXT to ride, and we hear, "We are experiencing 'Minor' technical difficulties and we don't know how long it will take. You can continue to wait if you like." After two or three messages, we leave.
No stress, Let's ride "Riddler's and Batman!" Look! Superman is working lol. Lunch and then for the final ride of the day - Tatsu. Meet some kids from Temecula and those are the two we "adopted" to ride with us; sandwiched them between me and Heather. They had to fight to see how got to sit next to her.
As we're racing to go look at our ride photo, someone taps me on shoulder. "Hi Sam!!" lol. I can't hide can I?
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Goliath Still the best drop!
Tatsu
Drive through for Heather for her flurry, but she gets the pillow and blanket. Zonk...She's out.
But you don't really care about that. We're going to the movies in a second but we had to post a little video of the first ride we went on. There's a litte profanity but you'll get the idea!
X - The Ride! (YouTube) and Tatsu - My Fav (YouTube). Riddler/Batman has been de-throned.
Heather is laughing because she slept a majority of the way up to Magic Mountain and I woke her up as we are near the exit. We can see "X," the ride she wants to ride but not first. We wander around and look for a bathroom, and it seems the line for the bathroom is longer than for the rides!
I asked her what ride she's most anxious about and she says, "X." Guess what ride we get on first? Yup, "X," Get it out of the way! Spinning in all directions teaches you to force yourself taut against the pads, or you bounce around a bit!
The lines were shorter than any time that I've been there and we managed to get on all the rides we wanted to except for Superman. We are NEXT to ride, and we hear, "We are experiencing 'Minor' technical difficulties and we don't know how long it will take. You can continue to wait if you like." After two or three messages, we leave.
No stress, Let's ride "Riddler's and Batman!" Look! Superman is working lol. Lunch and then for the final ride of the day - Tatsu. Meet some kids from Temecula and those are the two we "adopted" to ride with us; sandwiched them between me and Heather. They had to fight to see how got to sit next to her.
As we're racing to go look at our ride photo, someone taps me on shoulder. "Hi Sam!!" lol. I can't hide can I?
Drive through for Heather for her flurry, but she gets the pillow and blanket. Zonk...She's out.
I should be sleeping
Heather is playing unreal tournament prepping herself for Unreal III, renamed from Unreal Tournament 2007. I think they did that to deflect the fact that it's been THREE YEARS since they updated the game :)
I should be sleeping now since we have a three hour drive, but I can't sleep. I bet I'll be yawning all he way up there. I'm taking the camera tomorrow so let's see how many rides I can get! Later People!
Updated 4/7/07 11:10 a.m by Heather - "He got ZERO. Let me clarify - ZILCH, ZERO, GOOSE-EGG, NADA, BLANK!" But we got some cool ride pictures of us!
I should be sleeping now since we have a three hour drive, but I can't sleep. I bet I'll be yawning all he way up there. I'm taking the camera tomorrow so let's see how many rides I can get! Later People!
Updated 4/7/07 11:10 a.m by Heather - "He got ZERO. Let me clarify - ZILCH, ZERO, GOOSE-EGG, NADA, BLANK!" But we got some cool ride pictures of us!
Capping Unlimited Bandwidth
My new phone has a usb cable so that I can hook my laptop up to it and get "unlimited broadband" on it. BUT...read the tiny print at the bottom.
"1 If more than 5 GB/line/month are used, we presume use is for non-permitted uses and reserve the right to terminate service immediately."
That works out to 5gb/30 = apx 166mb per day. That's a pretty weak figure for "unlimited."
Digging a little deeper reveals:
"The Data Plans and Features MAY NOT be used for any other purpose. Examples of prohibited uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) continuous uploading, downloading or streaming of audio or video programming or games; (ii) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine–to–machine connections or peer–to–peer (P2P) file sharing; or (iii) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. This means, by way of example only, that checking email, surfing the Internet, downloading legally acquired songs, and/or visiting corporate intranets is permitted, but downloading movies using P2P file sharing services and/or redirecting television signals for viewing on laptops is prohibited. A person engaged in prohibited uses, continuously for one hour, could typically use 100 to 200 MBs, or, if engaged in prohibited uses for 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, could use more than 5 GBs in a month."
What do you think?
"1 If more than 5 GB/line/month are used, we presume use is for non-permitted uses and reserve the right to terminate service immediately."
That works out to 5gb/30 = apx 166mb per day. That's a pretty weak figure for "unlimited."
Digging a little deeper reveals:
"The Data Plans and Features MAY NOT be used for any other purpose. Examples of prohibited uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) continuous uploading, downloading or streaming of audio or video programming or games; (ii) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine–to–machine connections or peer–to–peer (P2P) file sharing; or (iii) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. This means, by way of example only, that checking email, surfing the Internet, downloading legally acquired songs, and/or visiting corporate intranets is permitted, but downloading movies using P2P file sharing services and/or redirecting television signals for viewing on laptops is prohibited. A person engaged in prohibited uses, continuously for one hour, could typically use 100 to 200 MBs, or, if engaged in prohibited uses for 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, could use more than 5 GBs in a month."
What do you think?
Six Flags Magic Mountain
I promised Heather that I would take her to Six Flags Magic Mountain, so were going. It's been a long time since I've been there and some new rides have been added; both of us are excited. We're leaving early and staying until it closes - that's the plan! I want to take the little camera and shoot some little videos but don't know...
Speaking of videos, she's sending me videos to my myspace account of the rides that people have taken. lol...
Should I take the camera?
Speaking of videos, she's sending me videos to my myspace account of the rides that people have taken. lol...
Should I take the camera?
Notes from Around the World
Drop me a few bits from where ever you are around the world. Tell me how things are in your area from a locals point of view. How's life, what do you do, how did you find me, etc...You can comment or send me an email.
Phone Activation
I mentioned that I got my phone yesterday but didn't get to activate it because I was out and about doing stuff. This morning I called up Verizon and started the procedure. After a few minutes, I figured out that she was really young, new, very nervous, and uncomfortable with the whole process. I understand what she must have been going through so I decided to joke around with her.
After 30 minutes or so, the phone was working. The 18 year old girl was glad that I didn't bite her head off for messing up three times, and having to constantly refer to the manual (I could hear her pause and look) for everything. But I couldn't resist when she said, "You have a nice phone!" I responded, "What do you think of the buttons on the keypad?" She said, "I haven't seen the phone." Then we both laughed.
I thanked her for activating the phone and she thanked me for being patient and not yelling at her.
Now, I'm pharting around with learning the phone and such. I plan on getting a little memory card so I can put some mp3s on it. I'm not too happy with the little case I bought so, but oh well.
After 30 minutes or so, the phone was working. The 18 year old girl was glad that I didn't bite her head off for messing up three times, and having to constantly refer to the manual (I could hear her pause and look) for everything. But I couldn't resist when she said, "You have a nice phone!" I responded, "What do you think of the buttons on the keypad?" She said, "I haven't seen the phone." Then we both laughed.
I thanked her for activating the phone and she thanked me for being patient and not yelling at her.
Now, I'm pharting around with learning the phone and such. I plan on getting a little memory card so I can put some mp3s on it. I'm not too happy with the little case I bought so, but oh well.
MP3 Music without DRM
EMI on iTunes is letting people get their music without DRM - for a higher price. For a slightly higher price you get better quality songs without any copy protection. What caused this change in thinking? iTunes will let you get the newer version by just paying the difference.
Racquetball & Volleyball
Picked up my kiddo after the baseball game, headed over to the gym. I picked a time when nobody was there. Heather saw that the courts were all glass and was a little shy about having people see her since she is a beginner. I let her know that really nobody cares. They are zoning out on their music and just trying to get their workout finished.
It's been a long time since she set foot in a court so I gave her a refresher on how to hold, swing and stand. It didn't take long before she was smacking the ball hard. I'll post some little videos here shortly. We played for an hour and a half. I think we will both remember these: "uh oh...Where's Heather?!" then finally she got her turn..."uh oh...Where's daddy! Nobody home!" Little brat isn't she? We'll have to do that again soon.
A quick lunch at Wendy's and then off to Volleyball. Ramon (25) and I helped Coach Christy (21) through the practice. It's fun to help out and give the girls some tough play to get them ready. Then Heather got some individualized setting pointers. A bunch of "old" people giving her instruction. She listened.
I just got a call from the gym and they wanted to know if I was interested in signing her up?! Not now. She's very busy at the moment!
Oh! I got invited to play indoor volleyball in the evening at Otay Ranch High School with the adults. Some two on two and I don' t know if there is some 6 v 6. Heather thinks I'm an old phart but I can still play!
It's been a long time since she set foot in a court so I gave her a refresher on how to hold, swing and stand. It didn't take long before she was smacking the ball hard. I'll post some little videos here shortly. We played for an hour and a half. I think we will both remember these: "uh oh...Where's Heather?!" then finally she got her turn..."uh oh...Where's daddy! Nobody home!" Little brat isn't she? We'll have to do that again soon.
A quick lunch at Wendy's and then off to Volleyball. Ramon (25) and I helped Coach Christy (21) through the practice. It's fun to help out and give the girls some tough play to get them ready. Then Heather got some individualized setting pointers. A bunch of "old" people giving her instruction. She listened.
I just got a call from the gym and they wanted to know if I was interested in signing her up?! Not now. She's very busy at the moment!
Oh! I got invited to play indoor volleyball in the evening at Otay Ranch High School with the adults. Some two on two and I don' t know if there is some 6 v 6. Heather thinks I'm an old phart but I can still play!
My Phone is Here
Fedex man just showed up. I was expecting Tuesday, or Wedneday. I used to tell my customers that something would be ready in three weeks, and then call them up several days before that and say, "It's ready!" And their eyebrows would raise with excitement. Simple pleasures, huh?
Racquetball with my Daughter
I called the gym this morning and asked what the procedure is for bringing my daughter in. She has to be 18 they tell me; something about insurance. OK. I have insurance for her, plus I'll sign a waiver so she can play in a real racquetball court. Done deal. There should be a note at the entrance counter. Let's see...
I reserved the court today so that we can play, then get a bite to eat before we head over to Volleyball practice. Heather can't wait and I have all the stuff ready to go (I carry them in the car anyway :) No softball practices/games this week.
I reserved the court today so that we can play, then get a bite to eat before we head over to Volleyball practice. Heather can't wait and I have all the stuff ready to go (I carry them in the car anyway :) No softball practices/games this week.
April Fool's
Did you see the GMail April Fool's Joke ("GMail Paper")? It looked good and convincing based on Google's money stash. Basically, they will print all your email for you and send it to you in the mail, and also print out all your photos on high quality paper. All of this paid by ads.
The one I played on the league was very successful. I received numerous calls, e-mails, and guestbook entries showing that people had fallen for it. As per Heather's advice, I didn't approve any guestbook entries until after I had taken down the joke.
Several years ago, my girlfriend and I took down the main page and put up a "goodbye notice," telling everyone that we had defected to BV's biggest rival at the time - PQ. People couldn't believe it!
The one I played on the league was very successful. I received numerous calls, e-mails, and guestbook entries showing that people had fallen for it. As per Heather's advice, I didn't approve any guestbook entries until after I had taken down the joke.
Several years ago, my girlfriend and I took down the main page and put up a "goodbye notice," telling everyone that we had defected to BV's biggest rival at the time - PQ. People couldn't believe it!
Second Volleyball Tournament
I had a few hours before the game, so I had "brunch" with a friend in Pt. Loma and spent some time in the bookstar reading lounge, and then rushed over to the City College Gym.
The girls got to wear their uniforms today for their second tournament. They played at 2:00 p.m. in the small gym (only one court).
The girls showed much improvement and confidence. Heather got of 6 of 7 jump serves in(practice and game), and we were trying to get her to do more in the game. She's the captain/setter and if you know her, then you also know she means business when it comes to competing.
They won the first match convincingly, and lost the second match due to poor receiving and morale went south. It seems they took out their frustration on the team they played last because they smoked them.
Second tournament, 2nd place again. Since some of the girls left after the final, the coach is making them have practice tomorrow instead of giving them some time off.
The girls got to wear their uniforms today for their second tournament. They played at 2:00 p.m. in the small gym (only one court).
The girls showed much improvement and confidence. Heather got of 6 of 7 jump serves in(practice and game), and we were trying to get her to do more in the game. She's the captain/setter and if you know her, then you also know she means business when it comes to competing.
They won the first match convincingly, and lost the second match due to poor receiving and morale went south. It seems they took out their frustration on the team they played last because they smoked them.
Second tournament, 2nd place again. Since some of the girls left after the final, the coach is making them have practice tomorrow instead of giving them some time off.
April Fool's Joke
It's 12:01 a.m. and I just uploaded the text below as my joke, you won't really understand it unless you go know about the league. I also changed the colors to green, purple, and red. The final touch was a completely new logo. My daughter and I couldn't wait to unleash this on the unsuspecting victims.
Sunday, April 1st, 2007. 12:01 a.m. New League!
Sunday, April 1st, 2007. 12:01 a.m. New League!
We are pleased to announce new and exciting changes to the league today. As you may be aware our board has voted (23-1) to merge with the new Eastlake ASA. The new name for the league will be "Bonita Lake!" This brings our total player count from 800 to 1200!!! 100 of these players are boys since we are not allowed to deny them participation.
In order to accommodate the surge in players, the playground will be removed and a new field added in its place. We couldn't agree on a name for the field so for now, it will be called field 4, until we let the girls decide on a name. Unfortunately, we didn't sell enough carne asada tacos on Saturday to pay for additional parking. However, we have been given the use of a special "Softball Bus" that will run on game days. You can easily recognize the bus speeding down the road because it will be the one with all the bat bags on the roof!
In addition, we have added one more division: Tiny-Tot (2U/3U). The main purpose of this division is to prepare our future stars for the highly competitive T-Ball. Applications are available at the snackbar beginning on Monday (Space is limited to first come first served). Those that don't make it will be placed on the priority waiting list!
And finally; I know a lot of changes, we will no longer be using "official umpires." Parents will be required to go through the Bonita Lake Umpire Training School (BLUTS) for short. Having our parents ump will save thousands of dollars per year and of course result in less "messed up" calls!
Thanks and we hope you enjoy the new changes! Please leave a guestbook comment for feedback!
Coming to the end again
Synergy got a decisive win today at 9:00 a.m. game. Heather took the first pitch for a homer, next at bat got her a triple and her final at-bat was an ugly pop fly. They ended up winning 7-2. Only one game left and one makeup game. Heather wanted to head over to the Discovery Fields to hang out with friends and work on her tan.
It was Sponsor day and we entered the sunglass raffle. I entered for both the women and men's version so that I could give one to Heather. The carne asada tacos were yummy and we wandered from field to field talking to everyone.
The battery grip showed up but the camera body is AWOL. It better get here next week!
It was Sponsor day and we entered the sunglass raffle. I entered for both the women and men's version so that I could give one to Heather. The carne asada tacos were yummy and we wandered from field to field talking to everyone.
The battery grip showed up but the camera body is AWOL. It better get here next week!
Final Four
Well, the odds of me picking the final two were 1/4 and I blew that one! lol. I got an earful from friends but it didn't really matter :)
Verizon Phone
Today was the last day to get my "Free" phone from Verizon and after going to the Verizon store and looking at all the options for a long time. The manager asked if I wanted a polo shirt and start working there.
I told him that I was ordering online and only came in to hold, use, and play around with the phones. He chuckled and recommended the LG chocolate line, razorv3, enV, and the treo. I nixed the chocolates because they looked girlie. But I liked the flip phone version, though. Everone has a razor so I passed on that. I liked the features in the enV, but I just know I wasn't going to use them anyway. Same thing with the treo.
So the LG VX8600 (black) gets here Tuesday or Wednesday. I wonder if I can use the now "ancient" Motorola V770 on my Sprint plan? If not, it can be my alarm clock!
I told him that I was ordering online and only came in to hold, use, and play around with the phones. He chuckled and recommended the LG chocolate line, razorv3, enV, and the treo. I nixed the chocolates because they looked girlie. But I liked the flip phone version, though. Everone has a razor so I passed on that. I liked the features in the enV, but I just know I wasn't going to use them anyway. Same thing with the treo.
So the LG VX8600 (black) gets here Tuesday or Wednesday. I wonder if I can use the now "ancient" Motorola V770 on my Sprint plan? If not, it can be my alarm clock!
Jesus is with me
That must sound like an interesting title, huh? Well, while I was running and then got lazy, I walked the last mile. A guy dressed in white pants and a white shirt coming from the opposite direction stopped about 10 feet in front of me, kneeled and said, "Jesus is with you!" He got up and walked past me. I walked a little more and turned to look and he was on his way. Just something that I'd never of thought would happen in suburbia; something downtown maybe...
Remaining Time Left
When you're heading somewhere in your car, are you mainly focused on how many miles you have driven, or how many to go? They should have a estimated miles remaining.
Same thing for when you're listening to music. How much time the song played has really no meaning unless you know the exact length of the song is variable in length but time remaining is a pretty clear indicator of when the song will be finished.
I'm listening to: "Give it to me" - Timbaland, and that thought just popped in my mind as I'm looking at the display.
Same thing for when you're listening to music. How much time the song played has really no meaning unless you know the exact length of the song is variable in length but time remaining is a pretty clear indicator of when the song will be finished.
I'm listening to: "Give it to me" - Timbaland, and that thought just popped in my mind as I'm looking at the display.
Remote Control Helicopters
There is an open area near my house that they plan on building new homes or condos, about 1/2 mile of empty land just waiting for someone with an r/c helicopter to fly around. I stopped and asked if I could watch, and the guy said sure. This reminded me of a purchase last year...
In late October, I purchased two Picco Z (youTube) helicopters from Radio Shack. The cats loved them and too bad I didn't video them trying to swat them down. The little heli's where tiny and the charges didn't last long but they were fun to mess around with. They are meant for indoor flight but I took them outside and the wind shot one into the neighbors yard, and if it didn't then the infrared failed. But what can you expect from $40, huh? After the novelty wore off, back to the store they went.
Well, back to the "real" helicopter. This thing was about big and looked like one of those executive helicopters. The guy asked me if I had any experience with them and I told him about the little Piccos. He laughed and said he had three of them for his kids. He flew it around and did some cool tricks with it and then later asked if I wanted to get it off the ground.
He gave me the control and showed me what sticks did what. I made very minute changes because I didn't want to wreck his helicopter. I got it off the ground about 5 feet flew it forward and did small circles and even got it to hover in one spot! OK, no crashes here ya go, thanks! I know how expensive they are so I let him take the control while it was in the air.
I noticed that in the back of his pickup, there was a WWII plane model. He stated that he uses the water park parking lot as the runway. Maybe I'll run into him again when he flies the plane. So, that was my interesting event for the day...
In late October, I purchased two Picco Z (youTube) helicopters from Radio Shack. The cats loved them and too bad I didn't video them trying to swat them down. The little heli's where tiny and the charges didn't last long but they were fun to mess around with. They are meant for indoor flight but I took them outside and the wind shot one into the neighbors yard, and if it didn't then the infrared failed. But what can you expect from $40, huh? After the novelty wore off, back to the store they went.
Well, back to the "real" helicopter. This thing was about big and looked like one of those executive helicopters. The guy asked me if I had any experience with them and I told him about the little Piccos. He laughed and said he had three of them for his kids. He flew it around and did some cool tricks with it and then later asked if I wanted to get it off the ground.
He gave me the control and showed me what sticks did what. I made very minute changes because I didn't want to wreck his helicopter. I got it off the ground about 5 feet flew it forward and did small circles and even got it to hover in one spot! OK, no crashes here ya go, thanks! I know how expensive they are so I let him take the control while it was in the air.
I noticed that in the back of his pickup, there was a WWII plane model. He stated that he uses the water park parking lot as the runway. Maybe I'll run into him again when he flies the plane. So, that was my interesting event for the day...
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
For anyone one of you that are into digital SLR photography this camera should make you drool uncontrollably. Have you seen it (flash)? Better yet, have you heard (youTube) it? And here's a salesperson overview (youTube). dpreview.com will probably have a full review soon so hold tight.
Features that stand out:
Features that stand out:
- 10 fps
- 50-6400 ISO
- Live view
- Bigger Zoomable Display 3"
- Sensor Dust Deletion
- Wireless File Transmitter $1,000 yikes!
Of course there are tons of other features (new AF, Battery Status, Custom Functions, etc...) that are cool and you can read about them but the aforementioned ones are the features that caught my eye. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, I'm gonna "rent" one. I've selected an area nearby that will be perfect for my Sheridan or slingshot, steel bearings, and some bottles. Now, all I have to do is press the wireless shutter release and I'm bound to get something.
Dr. Doolittle where are you?
Several days ago, I noticed bird crap by my front door. The weird thing is that it wasn't near the overhang but in a corner. Yesterday, I saw the culprit just standing in the corner. It was a pigeon. I tried to scare him away, and he walked away instead of jetting out! He went all the way across the street, probably waiting 'till I was out of sight so that he could return.
After I got back from my feeble attempt at a run today, he added to the pile o' crap. What's up with that? I looked around and saw him hiding under the car. Wish I had an interpreter to let me know what was wrong and how long he plans on staying.
After I got back from my feeble attempt at a run today, he added to the pile o' crap. What's up with that? I looked around and saw him hiding under the car. Wish I had an interpreter to let me know what was wrong and how long he plans on staying.
It's not over 'till it's over!
It was freezing and on top of that the wind was blowing hard. The girls were huddled around the portable gas heater, and my daughter was inside her bat bag! It was pretty funny seeing the adults with their hoodies on and even I was cold.
We trailed the whole game practically, 3-0. Heather didn't make it on base the first two times at bat, and time was running out. We finally got close with the score 3-2, and being the home team we had three outs to get AT LEAST one run to tie the game. Hmmm, five minutes left. I think the other coach is going to walk everyone and then have the score revert back if we score anything.
With the 6-7-8-9 batters up, we got two runners on and one out. The ninth batter popped up and that made two outs. I remember a cheer the girls used to do: "Big Bad Heather, rip it up the middle!" Just do that! Again, 1-1 count and she gets a juicy pitch just where she wants it and it's a deep fly ball to center. 2 RBI Single to win the game! :) So, instead of a tie. They win 4-3.
This time the blue let us finish the game as home team because all that happened in five or so minutes :)
We trailed the whole game practically, 3-0. Heather didn't make it on base the first two times at bat, and time was running out. We finally got close with the score 3-2, and being the home team we had three outs to get AT LEAST one run to tie the game. Hmmm, five minutes left. I think the other coach is going to walk everyone and then have the score revert back if we score anything.
With the 6-7-8-9 batters up, we got two runners on and one out. The ninth batter popped up and that made two outs. I remember a cheer the girls used to do: "Big Bad Heather, rip it up the middle!" Just do that! Again, 1-1 count and she gets a juicy pitch just where she wants it and it's a deep fly ball to center. 2 RBI Single to win the game! :) So, instead of a tie. They win 4-3.
This time the blue let us finish the game as home team because all that happened in five or so minutes :)
Three versus Six
I got an early phone call this morning but it was downstairs, but I knew what it was about :) If I hustled down to answer it, I wouldn't make it anyway.
Had lunch with a friend today, but I'll remember "F and Third." Say that several times and see if you get funny looks.
One of the highlights (at least for me) at volleyball practice is that Coach Christy, Ramon, and I played against the girls. We played three games to 25 rally scoring. It was fun. I chuckled when Heather and the other girls ducked for cover when we went to spike the ball. I wasn't on planning on decapitating anyone, merely placing the ball where they weren't.
After practice, the "old" players were all sweating, and my kiddo says to me, "eww daddy, you're all sweaty." LOL. I love you, too! :)
Had lunch with a friend today, but I'll remember "F and Third." Say that several times and see if you get funny looks.
One of the highlights (at least for me) at volleyball practice is that Coach Christy, Ramon, and I played against the girls. We played three games to 25 rally scoring. It was fun. I chuckled when Heather and the other girls ducked for cover when we went to spike the ball. I wasn't on planning on decapitating anyone, merely placing the ball where they weren't.
After practice, the "old" players were all sweating, and my kiddo says to me, "eww daddy, you're all sweaty." LOL. I love you, too! :)
March Madness
The "Final Four" are Florida, UCLA, Georgetown, and Ohio State. I predict that it will be UCLA versus Georgetown in the Final on April 2nd. Georgetown will narrowly edge out UCLA to win it all.
First Volleyball Tournament
The tournament was held at the San Diego City College Gym and there was no parking. I had to park way in the boonies!
Six games where going on simultaneously with five in one gym and one in the little practice room. I saw our team on the court and went to the second floor to shoot down onto the court. I didn't like that field of view so I went right next to the court by the pole and score keeper.
There was less than normal light for a gym and I had to pump up the ISO to 1000. Even then the light was bad. I should have packed the 50mm (yes, I'm feet away and it was enough) - Ugh.
The girls got smoked the first match losing two straight games (they play best 2 of 3). After the match, our team had to call the lines and do the score for the next teams that were playing.
Finally, time to play again, they beat a team named "Fruity Loops!" They wore "wife beater" shirts with the flavor written on the back of the t-shirt. Our team "Otay," pronounced - "OH TIE" beat them two games. The last match, the girls struggled a little but won the two straight games to get the first tournament jitters out of the way.
Six games where going on simultaneously with five in one gym and one in the little practice room. I saw our team on the court and went to the second floor to shoot down onto the court. I didn't like that field of view so I went right next to the court by the pole and score keeper.
There was less than normal light for a gym and I had to pump up the ISO to 1000. Even then the light was bad. I should have packed the 50mm (yes, I'm feet away and it was enough) - Ugh.
The girls got smoked the first match losing two straight games (they play best 2 of 3). After the match, our team had to call the lines and do the score for the next teams that were playing.
Finally, time to play again, they beat a team named "Fruity Loops!" They wore "wife beater" shirts with the flavor written on the back of the t-shirt. Our team "Otay," pronounced - "OH TIE" beat them two games. The last match, the girls struggled a little but won the two straight games to get the first tournament jitters out of the way.
Un-Planned Saturday
After playing "dear abby" (not my label) this morning for two friends this morning, I realized that I was starving and went to Wings and Things with a friend, and added some jalapeno poppers :~)
We were talking about all the options for mp3 players and decided to head over to the Apple Store and check them all out. I ask the guy what the "rental fee," I mean return policy is and he states nothing on certain products. So, I re-phrase my question, "What is the re-stocking fee on things people really want?" More like it, huh? He says, "10% and 14 day time limit."
I still want to get the silver iPod Nano with the Nike sport kit, but have questions HOW (gps? stride length? count? etc...) it works; nothing is on the box. So, not this second.
At the bookstore my friend asks, "How many Mega Pickles is your camera?" I couldn't let that slip get by with out some serious harassment! LOL. Can you picture a giant pickle coming out of a camera? Speaking of cameras; the 30D gets here Friday maybe, it seems as though they were out of stock but didn't reveal that little tidbit.
It wasn't long before I had an unexplained craving for some form of sweets and saw the little oreo cookie thinga-mah-jigger at Starbucks. Then I did it, I ordered a Venti (I thought it was 20 ounces) Mocha, carmel frap with chocolate and oreo treat cookie. Thanks, I enjoyed it but it seems there must be some kind of special way of consuming this, because I kept getting teased. Note to self: read Starbucks etiquette book. We departed and I head over to Heather's late game.
Heather is lead-off batter and took a 1-1 count and crushed a home run to center field. She was hauling booty around the bases and the third base coach gave the sign to slow down you can cruise to home :) Her next at bat she hit a 2 RBI single, and final at bat got thrown out at 1st. End result 7-1. This is the FIRST time that I have seen an umpire let the game finish even after the 1:40 drop dead time. He let the home team finish their at-bat, or the score would have been 7-0. No biggie just an observation especially since this was a very late game.
We were talking about all the options for mp3 players and decided to head over to the Apple Store and check them all out. I ask the guy what the "rental fee," I mean return policy is and he states nothing on certain products. So, I re-phrase my question, "What is the re-stocking fee on things people really want?" More like it, huh? He says, "10% and 14 day time limit."
I still want to get the silver iPod Nano with the Nike sport kit, but have questions HOW (gps? stride length? count? etc...) it works; nothing is on the box. So, not this second.
At the bookstore my friend asks, "How many Mega Pickles is your camera?" I couldn't let that slip get by with out some serious harassment! LOL. Can you picture a giant pickle coming out of a camera? Speaking of cameras; the 30D gets here Friday maybe, it seems as though they were out of stock but didn't reveal that little tidbit.
It wasn't long before I had an unexplained craving for some form of sweets and saw the little oreo cookie thinga-mah-jigger at Starbucks. Then I did it, I ordered a Venti (I thought it was 20 ounces) Mocha, carmel frap with chocolate and oreo treat cookie. Thanks, I enjoyed it but it seems there must be some kind of special way of consuming this, because I kept getting teased. Note to self: read Starbucks etiquette book. We departed and I head over to Heather's late game.
Heather is lead-off batter and took a 1-1 count and crushed a home run to center field. She was hauling booty around the bases and the third base coach gave the sign to slow down you can cruise to home :) Her next at bat she hit a 2 RBI single, and final at bat got thrown out at 1st. End result 7-1. This is the FIRST time that I have seen an umpire let the game finish even after the 1:40 drop dead time. He let the home team finish their at-bat, or the score would have been 7-0. No biggie just an observation especially since this was a very late game.
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