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Whoza Whatza?

2009-03-02T11:26:00.000-08:00

Yea, so something very odd has been happening to the site the last few days. I think I've tracked it down to what appears to be a hosting server move, as when trying to connect directly to some back-end areas I get a different host server than my usual one.

It appears things are pretty much back to normal as of this morning though (fingers crossed). I have a ticket open with the webhost to say WTF?? If you see anything weird, please shoot me a mail.

-dj

Again!

2009-02-26T16:30:00.000-08:00

Feb 26th, 7:02am

..and it was 63 deg on Saturday?!

Jaidon Posts!

2009-02-17T22:48:00.000-08:00

Jaidon updated his blog today with his very first posts. He did the first with a little help, but the second was all him. He is a PC. ;-)

Go to JaidoNation!

Well, he DID start the fire

2009-02-16T12:55:00.000-08:00

Awesome

http://twitter.com/rainnwilson

Lunch Bag Art

2009-02-11T15:24:00.001-08:00

I wish I was cool enough (and had the mad skillz) to be able to do this. This guy is really amazing, and imagine coming to school each day with your pb&j and milk nestled safely in one of these!

Lunch Bag Art

Warning: You will waste a lot of time here!

Sledding!

2009-02-10T22:14:00.001-08:00

New Pictures and Videos added from our sledding trip to Hyak last weekend.

Oh, and I upgraded the gallery. Let me know if you like the new microthumb navigation.

Enjoi

2009-01-26T16:26:00.001-08:00

Coolness

2009-01-23T22:35:00.001-08:00

My super duper big sister sent us a suprise package this week. Along with lots of clothes for both the wee ones, there was this awesome set of stuff:

THANK YOU ALLY, WES AND CHAD!!!

Pics!

2009-01-19T11:55:00.001-08:00

Yes, I've finally updated the gallery. I've gone through every picture I have, and pulled all the pics off of the camera and my phone. Yes, finally!

2008 gallery is updated with Jaidon's scout outings, Christmas, etc.

2009 has the Monster Truck show pics and VIDS!

Lots of Josie Pics added to the Family gallery. Remember to login to view.

dj out!

Go get it!

2009-01-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

Windows 7 Public Beta is now available. Get it, install it, and send in all you feedback!

https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx

After you've installed and played with it, I'd love to hear what 'real world' customers think. :-)

I'm Dreaming of a...

2008-12-18T12:36:00.001-08:00

Wait a second, it's not Christmas yet! Now, it doesn't snow much here in Seattle, but today, this is snow...

The House

The 520 Freeway

Hmm...

2008-12-12T15:36:00.000-08:00

MRI results are in...

Summary:
1. C4-C5 mild circumferential bulge, left moderate uncovertebral osteophytosis and associated disc protrusion contributes to left moderate foraminal narrowing.
2. C5-C6 moderate disc degeneration, mild circumferential bulge, posterior central shallow protrusion slightly indents the ventral cord.
3. C6-C7 left greater than right mild uncovertebral osteophytosis and associated mild protrusions, left paracentral shallow protrusion partially effaces ventral CSF and contributes to mild foraminal narrowing bilaterally.

Doc was pretty blunt, and surmised that it was a lot worse last summer. Not quite the news I was hoping for...

The General

2008-12-09T22:54:00.000-08:00

The boy turns and straightens, his outstretched hand presenting the tool

"Sir?"

Ancient wood creaks as his weight shifts onto the pitted floor

Worn tunic and breeches delicately enveloping

A hand slides carefully along the taught cloth of the table

Calloused, bent, scarred . . .

Shaking

Fingers wrap around the smooth, ebony wood

He stands a moment, eyes intent upon the map

His men watch, the silence tasting of mercury

A hand slides across the table

Almost casually

The spear trembles as it is laid to rest, pointing

A faint wisp of hair lazily tumbles forward as his gaze locks with the boy's

Close now

Clouded eyes suddenly bright, mischievous

Tinder spits and crackles in the boy's chest

As they turn away

The trembling is gone . . .

Fiber and sinew now rigid, strong . . .

Stone

The weapon lashes suddenly, a smooth flash of midnight

Sending a star

Straight and true

Quietly, in concert, is heard

"Eight ball, corner pocket"

I miss ya Granpa.

DJ

Dear Santa

2008-11-24T16:05:00.000-08:00

The only toy I want for Christmas is this... :-)

I'm Decided

2008-10-23T13:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1853025,00.html

Please Remember

2008-09-22T16:41:00.000-07:00

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/anncon/html/amdt1toc_user.html

Go Team Ireland!

2008-08-22T17:16:00.000-07:00

Just need to follow-up on my previous post now that the games are over and done. The Irish lads put on a great showing, with some very tough games had, finishing 6th out of 18 countries, with the ladies winning their division ending 4th out of 10! Big congrats to both teams, especially to my DubLax boyos. I couldn't be more proud, and really wish I could have been there witcha.

"But wait," I hear you say, "this post is useless without pics!!". Well, I have no pics, but I have links to pics!!

Joe's awesome game photos:
http://community.webshots.com/user/joelax44

Flopseyes Rockin Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBGjLGTKsVs

Euros 2008

2008-08-12T10:23:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note that Ireland is kicking butt at the European Championships in Finland at this very moment. Forget about the Olympics, this here's the real show!

Round Robin Results for Group A from the first round:

TEAM GP PTS GF GA
1. England 5 10 130 11
2. Ireland 5 8 58 36
3. Wales 5 6 77 31
4. Latvia 5 4 34 73
5. Spain 5 2 27 81
6. Swiss 5 0 9 103

With just one loss to England, and dominant play against all other teams in their group, the Irish are looking brilliant. From what I can tell the weather over there is horrible at the moment, which always makes for a fun time..

The ladies take the field this week. They should be pretty strong this year as well.

COME ON IRELAND!!

Links:
http://lacrosse.mlmalmi.net/
http://finlax.dy.fi/index.php
http://eurolax2008.blogspot.com/
http://www.irishlacrossefoundation.org/
http://chrisandkellyontheroad.blogspot.com

Summer Heat

2008-07-09T15:34:00.000-07:00

Whew, been a while eh? Things have been pretty busy this month, with Chris' parents visiting in early June, and my mom, sister and nephew visiting afterwards. While it was a bit chaotic, it was still a lot of fun catching up with everyone again. Thankfully I had pretty much all of June off from work to enjoy it and help out with the new baby. Did I mention it's been like 90+ deg lately? I'm ROASTING here!!

Everyone's safely home now though, and things are calming down at our place. Josie has been fantastic and is growing super quick. Jaidon had a blast with everyone, especially getting to hang out with his big cousin Chad.

I'm also proud to say that Jaidon joined the local youth lacrosse league, and while at first he was real hesitant, he had a great time! Ya should have seem him snag the 30yd outlet pass and take it to the goal. Brought a wee tear to me eye it did... I didn't have the camera with me on Monday, but I'll snap a few next week and post 'em up. :-)

Jaidon and I did a bit of shopping on Saturday, loading him up on lax gear and some climbing stuff. On Sunday we kidnapped Chris' brother Brian and took off for the mountains. As this was J's first time climbing, I thought he might be nervous. But no! He strapped in and flew up the rock. I even had to tell him to slow do so I could catch up the belay!

For some reason there's only one picture on my phone, but at least we have that. Look at the little bagger ham it up for the camera.

I do apologize for the slow updates. Now that I'm in front of a computer on a regular basis again I promise I'll get back on it. :-)

Happy Birthday Jaidon!!!

2008-06-04T15:46:00.001-07:00

It was 8 years ago today that Jaidon Preston was born. Quite the handsome little guy..

J's so big these days. He's grown into a truly great kid. and I couldn't be more proud of him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!

Josie Rose

2008-05-21T16:26:00.000-07:00

Okay, so yes I've been 'unplugged' for a while. I have an excuse though! :-)

Josie Rose Preston arrived on May 21st, 2008, a healthy 6lb 5oz and quite the cutie. Mom and baby are doing well. Thankfully I'm on parental leave until the end of June so I can stay home and help out. She's quite the little angel so far though.

I'll try to get online a bit more as things settle down around here and post more pictures. Checking in on my overseas fam I see the Riggers put on an excellent showing out in Radotin. I so wish I could have been there with ya lads. Brilliant job!!

Send Kelly to Maldova!

2008-03-26T14:03:00.000-07:00

I thought about calling attention to this in my previous post, but honestly something this cool deserves it's very own entry. :-)

Kelly Arnold (Of the world famous Chris and Kelly Karnival) will be volunteering at an orphanage for disabled girls in the former Soviet Replublic of Moldova this May. The thing is, she's got to raise about $2400 for the charity. Want to throgh a few quid her way and help a great cause? Then Clicky: http://chrisandkellyontheroad.blogspot.com/2008/02/outreach-moldova.html

You Ever Get the Feeling...

2008-03-26T13:05:00.000-07:00

Meh, I hate sick. This is a whole new kinda nasty though. Woke up the last couple of days dizzy and nauseous. I'm a little stuffed up, but nothing crazy. Why the heck am I dizzy? Makes it very difficult to focus and get any work done...

Anyway, been spending my spare moments running around town checking out apartments, schools, etc. I think we've narrowed it down to a few good ones, and now we just need to make a decision on which to go with. Thankfully we've got until the 12th in the temp place to decide.

My brother-in-law Brian and his girlfriend Emily have been staying here the last couple of weeks as well. She's from around this area, and he decided to move out and look for a new job out here in the PNW tech world. It's been nice having them around.

I got's to give some shout outs to my home-boi Chris back in Eire. I know I know, I was supposed to link up to your blog like months ago. You're right, I suck...

Honestly though, I check in on Chris and Kelly's blog at least once a week. It's like looking through some warped space-time continuum, where I can get updates about not only Chris, but Paddy, Tony, Mike (I missed The Kennedy birthday bash? damn.), and the whole rest of the crew. :-)

Alright, so back to the grind for a bit. Take care everyone!

Happy St. Paddy's Day!!

2008-03-17T17:28:00.000-07:00

Not much going on here at the moment. I've been feeling pretty down all day just thinking of the wonderful folks back in Eire. I don't think I realised how much I've missed Dublin until today.. Big hugs to you to all. Tip one for me lads!