Largest badge I have ever had at a conference. Swag from the conference is minimal for the cost of the conference, but I am hoping that the vendors/plugin creators will be handing out some goodies. Last time I was in this building it was for the 2012 SF Bay to Breakers run registration. They really need to update the bathroom facilities. Two bathrooms for men, with three urinals and one stall. I am trying to use them during the “off”…
Quite a few people ask why I drive a Prius, or even ridicule me for doing so. Most of these people drive very large pickups and other relatively low mileage vehicles. By low I mean 20mpg and below. In a previous post I brought up the fuel savings compared to the last two cars I’ve had: view post here. I’m still averaging about 48mpg and the last full tank was 51mpg. I drive it like a car, not a hybrid…
This past weekend was spent in Whistler, BC. I had been to Vancouver, but never north into the beautiful country that lies in all directions from the city. Early Friday morning I left Phoenix to Seattle and then onto Vancouver. The flights were uneventful and smooth, but customs into Canada was ridiculous. The lines were two hours long (based on what I heard as I was walking through), but I was talking with the pilot as we left the plane…
For years I have wanted a DSLR camera, but didn’t want to haul around the equipment necessary to take those great pictures I see others taking. However; once the 4/3 size DSLRs came out I knew that there would be one made that would capture my interest. Then the mirror-less designs came down in price so it even became more of a draw to look through the options and decide on one. The Panasonic Lumix series had always looked like…
The 2013 Bisbee HHH RDR was held this weekend in Bisbee and hosted by the Huachuca H3. A great time with a bunch of crazy people. Not sure how long the run was, but with Bisbee and its hills I am sure it was only 4, but felt like 8. This past week I got a case of strep throat. That was not a fun experience, but I don’t think I have had it before so at least I now…
I have decided to create a page for the ride instead of daily blogs, so here it is. I am still working on it, but wanted to get some info and pictures out so please CLICK here to view. Thank you to everyone who helped me out along the route, fed me, let me wash myself and clothes, provided me with a place to sleep and the ability to reminisce about times past and create new memories. I cannot wait until…
Well, l have been having such a good time visiting friends in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Minneapolis, MN that I have not completed my Harvey, ND – Winnipeg, Manitoba and Winnipeg, Manitoba – Minneapolis, MN posts. I am still alive and having a great time visiting my friends. Tonight I reconnected with an Army friend who I haven’t seen since 1992 and in the morning with another high school friend who I haven’t seen since 1989 or so. Tomorrow (Thursday) I…
I spent a day in Rapid City with my sister and her family before heading north once again. I went for a couple of rides with my Brother-in-law, Jeremy and even took Brady for a ride on my bike on our way back from Nemo, SD where we had some ice cream. The day there was spent relaxing, exploring the city to see areas that have been updated since the last visit. We met at the park on Main Street…
Monday morning began with a downpour in Denver, CO. Around 11am it began to clear up so I got on the road. The I-25 north out of Denver was bumper to bumper traffic cruising at 80-85mph. Teri was right, Denver does have some of the worst drivers around. I didn’t want to think that, but after spending a few hours on the road with them I can agree. I used to think Miami was the worst, but Denver has now…
Sunday morning started with an amazingly beautiful ride on scenic byway 128 heading northeast out of Moab, UT. From there I headed east on the interstate to Grand Junction, CO for brunch with a coworker and her family. After brunch I jumped back on interstate 70 east to Denver through some gorgeous country. The rain clouds were moving in, but I was hopeful that I would beat them to Denver. I was not. When I got near Eagle, CO the…