I thought this was kind of cool to share. This is a video of my mom at around three years old.
Click here
Hope you enjoy this mom:)
Thursday, December 14
Saturday, September 16
Seattle Trip
We went to Seattle this last weekend for Sheila’s birthday (the other couple with us are friends of ours, Rob & Lynn). We had a great time and just thought I would share. (Just click on images for full size)
Day one:
We left Kelowna quite late on Friday due to some unforeseen incident, a purse being left behind…Sheila. We arrived in Everett, Washington quite late and drove around a bit. Found a cool new Hotel (Holiday Inn) and that’s about it.
Day Two:
We went to Boeing first thing, quite cool. Apparently the building where all the planes are built is the largest covered building in the world… Did the big tour there and also the new Future of flight museum, which was ok… It wasn’t completely finished yet.
Then we drove downtown Seattle to check out a part of downtown that had burned out over one hundred years ago. I guess they had rebuilt over top of the old (Underground) and a few caverns underground still remain. Kinda spooky and touristy at the same time. Found a great little authentic Italian restaurant and had a delicious Bday meal.
Day three:
This was a long and boring shopping day… hence no photos of the day time. And on top of that we all were going to a Circus that evening. Thank God I have some good news, the Circus turned out to be a neat experience. It was better than I was expecting, it was a good show… I laughed, I cried, ya know
Day four:
This was a good day, not because we were heading back home but because we were on the hunt for go-carts… and boy did we find them. I have no photos of that other then one with Lynn in her racing overalls… nobody could keep us still long enough for one. We have some video footage of the craziness; maybe I’ll be able to post that sometime if possible, Rob?
That’s pretty much it, Cheers!
Day one:
We left Kelowna quite late on Friday due to some unforeseen incident, a purse being left behind…Sheila. We arrived in Everett, Washington quite late and drove around a bit. Found a cool new Hotel (Holiday Inn) and that’s about it.
Day Two:
We went to Boeing first thing, quite cool. Apparently the building where all the planes are built is the largest covered building in the world… Did the big tour there and also the new Future of flight museum, which was ok… It wasn’t completely finished yet.
Then we drove downtown Seattle to check out a part of downtown that had burned out over one hundred years ago. I guess they had rebuilt over top of the old (Underground) and a few caverns underground still remain. Kinda spooky and touristy at the same time. Found a great little authentic Italian restaurant and had a delicious Bday meal.
Day three:
This was a long and boring shopping day… hence no photos of the day time. And on top of that we all were going to a Circus that evening. Thank God I have some good news, the Circus turned out to be a neat experience. It was better than I was expecting, it was a good show… I laughed, I cried, ya know
Day four:
This was a good day, not because we were heading back home but because we were on the hunt for go-carts… and boy did we find them. I have no photos of that other then one with Lynn in her racing overalls… nobody could keep us still long enough for one. We have some video footage of the craziness; maybe I’ll be able to post that sometime if possible, Rob?
That’s pretty much it, Cheers!
Thursday, August 31
We all that…
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything to my Blog so I thought I would get started again with something we did last weekend, we as in “our bad selves”. It may look funny but the fun! The whole gang zipping around “beeping” at everyone. We spent two hours, non-stop “zipping” for a whole $1.80 in fuel…
Monday, May 29
4x4ing up in Myra Canyon
Well, this weekend Sheila and I went 4x4ing up in Myra Canyon just outside Kelowna
Here is the video clip
Also here are a few photos of our journey… whenever I managed to actually stop driving and take a couple of pictures :)
Here is the video clip
Also here are a few photos of our journey… whenever I managed to actually stop driving and take a couple of pictures :)
(Just click on the image for full size photo)
Saturday, April 8
coffee from monkey poo
Kopi Luwak is a rare, gourmet coffee from Indonesia that is made from beans passed through (Yes... Poo) the digestive system of monkeys.
Here is the "rest of the story"
Here is the "rest of the story"
Tuesday, April 4
Friday, March 17
Odd... I think?
I tried; I watched it three times to give some kind of description of this…flick. If you get an idea, please let me know.
Here it is
Here it is
Wednesday, March 15
How to catch fish without bait.. or poles... or hooks... or...
This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen… well as far as fishing is concerned.
You would think mosquitoes and black flies are bad while fishing… this flick will make you want some-kinda fish repellent.
Check it out here
You would think mosquitoes and black flies are bad while fishing… this flick will make you want some-kinda fish repellent.
Check it out here
Sunday, March 12
Google Mars
Sorry about this space kick I seem to be on but… You’ve got to check this out.
My buddy Edgar (dawg) pointed this out to me. Leave it to Google to map out mars, Google Mars.
Here is the link
My buddy Edgar (dawg) pointed this out to me. Leave it to Google to map out mars, Google Mars.
Here is the link
Friday, March 10
Amazing new pictures of Saturn taken by NASA's "Cassini" spacecraft.
Cassini launched on Oct. 15, 1997… and it’s still 111 million kilometers from Saturn. Total trip to Saturn is in about 3.5 billion Kilometers… At a total cost of $3 billion to build, let’s see… I guess that’s not bad mileage.
It is the largest interplanetary spacecraft ever constructed by NASA. It measures 6.8 m in length and weighs about 5,655 kg. Here are some more larger photos if you like...
Saturn pic 1
Saturn pic 2
Saturn pic 3
Tuesday, March 7
Men’s Rules (that women should know)
I know this have been done before but... this one is pretty good:-)
Women, learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don’t hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
Ask for what you want. Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That’s what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
We are not mind readers and we never will be. Our lack of mind-reading ability is not proof of how little we care about you.
Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.
If you think you’re fat, you probably are. Don’t ask us. We’ve been tricked before!!
If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to, expect an answer you don’t want to hear.
Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are not considered by us to be opportunities to see if we can find the perfect present . . . . again!
Sometimes we are not thinking about you. Live with it.
Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
If you won’t dress like the Victoria’s Secret girls, don’t expect us to act like soap opera guys.
You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
If we ask what is wrong and you say “nothing,” we will act like nothing’s wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
Don’t ask us what we’re thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as navel lint, the shotgun formation, or car racing.
Thank you for reading this; Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight, but did you know, it’s like camping.
Women, learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don’t hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
Ask for what you want. Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That’s what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
We are not mind readers and we never will be. Our lack of mind-reading ability is not proof of how little we care about you.
Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.
If you think you’re fat, you probably are. Don’t ask us. We’ve been tricked before!!
If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to, expect an answer you don’t want to hear.
Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are not considered by us to be opportunities to see if we can find the perfect present . . . . again!
Sometimes we are not thinking about you. Live with it.
Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
If you won’t dress like the Victoria’s Secret girls, don’t expect us to act like soap opera guys.
You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
If we ask what is wrong and you say “nothing,” we will act like nothing’s wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
Don’t ask us what we’re thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as navel lint, the shotgun formation, or car racing.
Thank you for reading this; Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight, but did you know, it’s like camping.
Sunday, February 5
This will make you laugh... what we go through
I'm not, nor ever will be "Technical support". But in my last position, (and sometimes now) I can really feel and understand this poor guy’s pain.:)
Funny little video
Funny little video
Monday, January 30
Why dogs do not live as long as people?
Sheila sent me this in an email and I thought I would post it… It’s amazing how kids think. I still want a dog though.
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old
Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and
their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were
hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.
I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to
perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made
arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good
for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's
Family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the
last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a
few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to
accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud
about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane,
who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next
stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good
life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The
four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that,
so they don't have to stay as long."
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old
Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and
their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were
hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.
I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to
perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made
arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good
for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's
Family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the
last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a
few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to
accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud
about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane,
who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next
stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good
life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The
four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that,
so they don't have to stay as long."
Saturday, January 28
Wednesday, January 25
The bike I'm looking at next…
Sheila and I ride together most of the time so I had to look for a bike that would be comfortable for the passenger… tough to do when you’re looking for something that will perform and look good; this bike definitely has both covered nicely.
If anyone’s interested, Here is the link to a good review;
'05 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Wednesday, January 18
Wow, ya think? I'm shocked... not
The Catholic Church in Lithuania condemned beer-making company Kalnapilio-Tauro Grupe for using a picture of Jesus Christ wearing earphones to advertise its products.
"Many believers are hurt and outraged that the Saviour's image... was used for advertising beer," said Archbishop Sigitas Tamkevicius in a statement.
"The use of Catholic symbols for commercial purposes and especially for advertising alcoholic beverages is absolutely unjustifiable," added Tamkevicius, who is chairman of the Lithuanian bishops' conference.
The beer company's televised advertisements show an image of Jesus wearing earphones. Customers are urged to buy beer and win a compact disk with musical hits.
Tue Jan 17, 1:50 PM ET
Yahoo News
"Many believers are hurt and outraged that the Saviour's image... was used for advertising beer," said Archbishop Sigitas Tamkevicius in a statement.
"The use of Catholic symbols for commercial purposes and especially for advertising alcoholic beverages is absolutely unjustifiable," added Tamkevicius, who is chairman of the Lithuanian bishops' conference.
The beer company's televised advertisements show an image of Jesus wearing earphones. Customers are urged to buy beer and win a compact disk with musical hits.
Tue Jan 17, 1:50 PM ET
Yahoo News
Tuesday, January 17
Sunday, January 15
Thought this was intresting...
ADOLPH HITLER'S BLOOD RELATIVES ARE ALIVE AND WELL IN
NEW YORK STATE
Adolph Hitler never had kids, so we tend to take for granted the idea that no one alive is closely related to him. But historians have long known that he had a nephew who was born in Britain and moved to the United States. Alois Hitler, Jr., was Adolph's older half-brother (their common parent was Alois Sr). Alois Jr. — a waiter in Dublin — married an Irish woman, and, after moving to Liverpool, they had a son, William Patrick Hitler.
Pat, as he was called, moved to Germany as a young adult to take advantage of his uncle's rising political stature, but Adolph just gave him minor jobs and kept him out of the limelight. After being subtly threatened by Rudolph Hess to become a German citizen, and having gotten tired of being dissed by Adolph, Pat came to America in 1939 and went on a lecture tour around the US,denouncing his uncle. (For his part, Adolph referred to his nephew as "loathsome.") WhileWorld War II was raging, Pat joined the US Navy, so he could fight against Uncle Adolph.Afterwards, he changed his last name, and this is where the trail goes cold.
That is, until US-based British reporter David Gardner was assigned to track down and interview William Patrick. Originally given two weeks to file the story, Gardner realized that finding Hitler's long-lost nephew was tougher than it first appeared. He worked on the story during his spare time for several years, unearthing old news clippings, filing requests for government documents, interviewing possible relatives, and chasing a lot of dead ends.
He finally discovered that William Patrick had ended up in a small town in Long Island, New York. Pat had died in 1987, but Gardner showed up unannounced on the doorstep of his widow, Phyllis, who confirmed that her late husband was Adolph Hitler's nephew. She also mentioned that she and Pat had sons, but she quickly clammed up and asked Gardner to leave. The two never spoke again.
After more legwork, Gardner found that Pat and Phyllis produced four children, all sons. The eldest, born in 1949, is named Alexander Adolph. (Just why Pat would name his firstborn after his detested uncle is one of many mysteries still surrounding the Hitler kin.) Then came Louis in 1951, Howard (1957), and Brian (1965). Howard — a fraud investigator for the IRS — died in a car crash w 1989, and Louis and Brian continue to run a landscaping business in the small New York community. Alex lives in a larger Long Island city. He twice spoke to Gardner but didn't reveal very much, saying that the family's ancestry is "a pain in the ass." Alex said that his brothers made a pact never to have children, in order to spare their progeny the burden of being related to a monster. He denied having made such a vow himself, despite the fact that he is still childless.
Gardner sums it up: "Although there are some distant relations living equally quiet lives in Austria, the three American sons are the only descendants of the paternal line of the family. They are, truly, the last of the Hitlers."
NEW YORK STATE
Adolph Hitler never had kids, so we tend to take for granted the idea that no one alive is closely related to him. But historians have long known that he had a nephew who was born in Britain and moved to the United States. Alois Hitler, Jr., was Adolph's older half-brother (their common parent was Alois Sr). Alois Jr. — a waiter in Dublin — married an Irish woman, and, after moving to Liverpool, they had a son, William Patrick Hitler.
Pat, as he was called, moved to Germany as a young adult to take advantage of his uncle's rising political stature, but Adolph just gave him minor jobs and kept him out of the limelight. After being subtly threatened by Rudolph Hess to become a German citizen, and having gotten tired of being dissed by Adolph, Pat came to America in 1939 and went on a lecture tour around the US,denouncing his uncle. (For his part, Adolph referred to his nephew as "loathsome.") WhileWorld War II was raging, Pat joined the US Navy, so he could fight against Uncle Adolph.Afterwards, he changed his last name, and this is where the trail goes cold.
That is, until US-based British reporter David Gardner was assigned to track down and interview William Patrick. Originally given two weeks to file the story, Gardner realized that finding Hitler's long-lost nephew was tougher than it first appeared. He worked on the story during his spare time for several years, unearthing old news clippings, filing requests for government documents, interviewing possible relatives, and chasing a lot of dead ends.
He finally discovered that William Patrick had ended up in a small town in Long Island, New York. Pat had died in 1987, but Gardner showed up unannounced on the doorstep of his widow, Phyllis, who confirmed that her late husband was Adolph Hitler's nephew. She also mentioned that she and Pat had sons, but she quickly clammed up and asked Gardner to leave. The two never spoke again.
After more legwork, Gardner found that Pat and Phyllis produced four children, all sons. The eldest, born in 1949, is named Alexander Adolph. (Just why Pat would name his firstborn after his detested uncle is one of many mysteries still surrounding the Hitler kin.) Then came Louis in 1951, Howard (1957), and Brian (1965). Howard — a fraud investigator for the IRS — died in a car crash w 1989, and Louis and Brian continue to run a landscaping business in the small New York community. Alex lives in a larger Long Island city. He twice spoke to Gardner but didn't reveal very much, saying that the family's ancestry is "a pain in the ass." Alex said that his brothers made a pact never to have children, in order to spare their progeny the burden of being related to a monster. He denied having made such a vow himself, despite the fact that he is still childless.
Gardner sums it up: "Although there are some distant relations living equally quiet lives in Austria, the three American sons are the only descendants of the paternal line of the family. They are, truly, the last of the Hitlers."
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