I didn’t win…

I had so much fun wakesurfing last week, my egocentricity prompted me to think I stood a chance at winning Kayak Shed’s photo contest with these photos. Actually, I didn’t really believe I could win, I just wanted to share some joy.

Yesterday, Kayak Shed announced the contest winners and my pictures were understandably non-present.

A cure for cabin fever

Nicole and I had a great time today on our first outing since last Thursday.  Nicole said, “well, looks like the snow’s here to stay for now, let’s take advantage of its benefits.”  We were thankful that Matea’s video skills are improving.  Check out her work

I’m a Homebrewer.., and I play one on TV

It’s true, I’m a homebrewer. Here’s proof:

• I have an online Homebrew log.
• I’m known on ‘.TV’ as a homebrewer.
• I have a bumper sticker that reads, “I’d Rather Be Homebrewing” (thanks Brian & Deana)
• I know how to measure specific gravity and calculate alcohol by volume (& weight)
• I’d be embarrassed to be seen drinking Budweiser or Miller Beer (sorry Dad), but proudly display my affinity for Guinness and Bridgeport IPA.
• I’ve shown up at parties with Nalgene bottles filled with my creations.
• I have a refrigerator in my garage that is primarily devoted to chilling 5 gal kegs of homebrew.

Funny Soldier

I found this in an old (12/8/2003) US News & World Report a while back. I think I’ve looked at it about 50 times and laugh every time. I just love Jenkins’ facial expression here (upper left).

Do you think it’s posed? I would love to learn more about this photo. Does anyone know anything about it?

Here’s what I know:

• The soldier’s last name is most likely, “Jenkins” from the Army’s 1st Armored Division
• It was published in US News & World Report on December 12, 2003

You can read the article which accompanied this photo in the US News archives.

Vote for: My Buddy Icon

I have memberships to two sites (Last.fm and Flicker.com which encourage its users to upload a buddy icon.
bud·dy i·kon (bd  kn) n. A small (48×48 pixel) picture which represents/symbolizes someone’s personality.

So, I’ve made four (for now) which you can view as a set in my flickr account. Leave comments on this blog entry or on my flicker image space — the pictures are links to their homes on flickr.