Thousand Mirrors
Leonardo da Vinci was apparently obsessed with mirrors in his art work. The above was a picture of Cory in a mirror exhibit in Houston Museum of Natural Science ("Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius" display), looking through the hole you can see a thousand of him. The exhibit seemed pretty forgettable until I saw this link: http://dsc.discovery.com/news/slideshows/Leonardo-mirror.html showing Da Vinci's art and how mirrors show the true meanings behind them. Really blew my mind.
Posted by john about ago.
Some Things Don't Need Bulk Sales
I always thought it was a myth that you could buy condoms at Costco/Sams Club, but lo and behold they DO! A 40 pack for 8 bucks. Wait, a 40 pack?!? Okay that is a big commitment don't you think? I would need to buy bulk bags of ice and a ton gatorade with that purchase. (Maybe that is the conspiracy!)
Posted by john about 4 days, 3 hours ago.
My Old Blazer
Imagine my surprise when I went to Petersburg, VA, to find this guy had exactly the same year (94), model (Trailblazer 4.3 lt), and paint scheme of my old Chevy Blazer from high school. Brought a tear to my eye.
Posted by john about 4 days, 3 hours ago.
Microsoft Windows 3.11 For Workgroups
Found this OS in my closet from years and years ago when we used to use this at the office. Windows For Workgroups 3.11 introduced "advanced" networking features.
Posted by john about 4 days, 3 hours ago.
RedHat 7.1
Found this OS, RedHat 7.1, in my closet from years and years ago. I used to use this extensively for work and school back in the day. I also have RedHat 5.0 and a RedHat 4 somewhere at home laying around, but 7.1 and 7.2 were leaps and bounds above those versions.
Posted by john about 4 days, 3 hours ago.
Virginia Trash Can
Trash can at the rest stop up near Petersburg, VA.
Posted by john about 4 days, 3 hours ago.
Nate and James Visit
Nate and James came down for a long weekend at my place. Took em to see the sights and had a lot of fun. Already miss them.
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Lori Dies
Lori dies. I managed to find a replacement battery and it appeared I had her resurrected. It required quite a bit of doing, including some not too pleasant soldering action. She managed to regain life and work for another two and a half days. Something blew in the power supply unrelated to the battery replacement. This produced a sad puff of smoke. It turned out to be a part I could not replace. The final poof of smoke indicated the ghost in the shell was gone. She passed away for the last time, September 27th 2008. This is to you Lori, the best girlfriend I ever had.
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Found Message
I was cleaning out my desk and found the letter that was attached to the monkey I got for my birthday: http://www.natuba.com/photo/h95BnL/
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Rackspace Mini Cooper
Rackspace gave this Mini Cooper away to a lucky person in a drawing. The contestants were those who refereed new employees. If I recall correctly, it says "I won this car for referring brilliant people for Rackspace!"
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Ugly Mug Coffee
Noticed this at the supermarket. The expressions of the people on these bags are hilarious. Literally they are of "ugly mugs" and that "just got out the bed" look. This is some smart advertising!
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Interesting Tool
I never knew this tool existed. It is designed to paint a perfect line with just a regular can of spray paint. I am intrigued by its simplicity.
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Another Perfect Sunrise
I just cant get over the perfect sunrises this week. October is absolutely my favorite time of year!
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
A New Friend
Dave thought this guy could use a tie. We thought he could then use some hair. Together, we have given life to an easily ignored piece of equipment.
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
Don't Mind The Passenger
Don't mind that leg hanging out this trunk.
Posted by john about 3 months, 1 week ago.
The Gods Smile
Early morning aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the Gods are pleased.
Posted by john about 3 months, 3 weeks ago.
My New Couch - Expensive!
I learned my lesson. Never ask a woman for her opinion about furniture, she ends out always picking the most expensive in the list of choices. This is what happened here. Gave a list of possible couches I was looking at to my mom for a second opinion and she picks this one. So did every other female I asked to pick from the list. *sigh* I do love this couch though, so I bought it anyway. You womens be killing me with your expensive taste!
Posted by john about 3 months, 3 weeks ago.
My New 46 inch TV, Samsung LN46A650
So after 3 years of using a 14 inch TV, I pulled the trigger and bought a new TV. This is the new TV, the Samsung LN46A650. This is actually the second one I had delivered which replaced the one that the delivery guys damaged in transit (this is not the damaged one photographed here). Finally I get to enjoy the present I gave myself!
Posted by john about 3 months, 3 weeks ago.
My Old "Hi-Def" Toshiba TV
No one believes that I been solely using this TV for the last 3 years. It is a 14 inch widescreen tube HD TV (480i). The Sprite can is in this picture to give size reference.
Posted by john about 3 months, 3 weeks ago.
My New TV DOA!
So I waited 3 years to buy a TV to replace my crappy 14 inch tube TV. When I finally pulled the trigger on this new Samsung LN46A650, the delivery guys damage it in transit! At least it was exchanged for a new one a week later by the vendor.
Posted by john about 3 months, 3 weeks ago.
Hannah Montana Birthday Cake!
Kevin's 25th birthday motivated us to buy him a cake. We know how much he loves Hannah Montana so what better cake idea than this?
Posted by john about 3 months, 3 weeks ago.
Orange Vagi.... What?!
This is one of those product names that slipped through scrutiny. ... Orangina, Really?
Posted by john about 4 months, 2 weeks ago.
Killer Balloons!
Man, I haven't seen these since I was little, back in the 80's, and even then it was freaking dangerous! Look at all the warnings! I remember the fumes would make you dizzy it was some really nasty stuff. You really want your kids to play with flammable fume producing toys in their mouth?! They still sell this stuff?! Unbelievable!
Posted by john about 4 months, 2 weeks ago.
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Now with 20% MORE LAVA! WTF? Lava chocolate as in "hot as lava" to burn your freaking mouth! I see a lawsuit waiting to happen!
Posted by john about 4 months, 2 weeks ago.
On The Go Coffee?
I think we are going a little too far with these "On The Go" sized drinks. Honestly are you going to put instant coffee in your water bottle?
Posted by john about 4 months, 2 weeks ago.
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did you ever see the episode of everyone loves raymond when ray's mom made a sculpture?