Well, I am at work and have about five minutes to waste. I was suprised that I could get into this site, since I am working at a child-care center and most sites are blocked for various reasons. I have to add to Cory's comment about Batman. That movie was amazing! We decided last-minute to watch it to take our minds off of our having to put our dog down. (long, run-on sentence...my appologies) It helped a lot, and it was just fun to watch. Right now I am working as a special-ed aid to an autisitc child here. What an experience! He is currently occupied with a computer painting program and talking (and singing) to himself. When I started laughing at something online, he laughed along with...having no clue what was really going on. What a fun kid! Well, it is time to get him back to his lessons. Ciao! (sp?)
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Suprise!
Hey all! Here is a line from your favorite camp counselor Cupcake! I am home for the weekend and have become beyond depressed at reading about all of the fun you have been having without me!!! Ah well, if you are doing stuff on saturdays...before the weekend call my cell, leave a message, and i will attempt to get back to you! cell is (four-three-five)seven-three-zero-one-four-four-seven!
Here is my line i give to my girls to get them to bed
Goodnight Girls
Sweet Dreams
You know where to find me if you need me! (room 3, tent 4 etc)
Have a Fantastic Day!
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Solution to the Greatest Geek Fantasies
...well, maybe not, but it does come close.
We've all seen the errors that Windows can generate. Some of them are pretty interesting and some of them are as cryptic as the day is long. Well, now you can live out your dreams generating your very own Windows errors. Click here to start generating errors. No coding required, just an internet browser and a keen desire to generate some laughs along with the error messages.
Roger, Niner-One-Three-Sierra-Papa. You are cleared to land on runway Three-One - Left.
Monday, June 20, 2005
True dat
I'm currently running Mozilla Sunbumblebee, but I've added the following to my Vendor list in the extension properties:
Volvo
Lucasfilms Ltd.
WSU
Honda (I dug it)
Apple
Microsoft
Avon
Cap'n Crunch
Generic
Godzilla
Jed Aye Minetriq
l33t
Motown
Sasparilla
Star Wars
Tolstoy
Vanilla
TMBG
Good times x 2
Notice:
Everyperson check out the permalink to the summer schedule post. I've updated it and will continue to do so as the world economic situation and my temperment change over time. Thank you. That is all.Best New Browser...
...on the market.
Introducing the newest browser in the ongoing browser wars: Honda Turbosparrow. This browser contains all the great browser features: Address bar, back button, html page viewer, the list goes on.
Actually, ladies and gents, "Honda Turbosparrow" is nothing more than a gussied-up name for Mozilla Firefox, the real best browser ever. There is this cool extension called Firesomething that you can install into Firefox that will allow you to change the name of the browser to anything you like. It's great for fooling those Microsoft websites that specifically search for "Mozilla Firefox" in the browser title. The version on the web doesn't work with the current version of Firefox without some tweaking, but fear not. I have done the tweaking and have a version of Firesomething available. If you would like a copy to install, email me at j s c h i l l [at] w i n t o o l s [dot] commanche. (Piper Commanche, that is.) If you are the daring, get-your-hands-dirty hacker-type, you can download the Firesomething extension from the Extensionroom.
Thanks, Jon, for the advice on Firesomething.
In the words of the notorious Tigger: TTFN!
Friday, June 17, 2005
What's going down
Lotsa stuff going on.
First item of business, a hearty welcome to our newest musiciansbynatureblablabla.... blogger: Super-Corey "Bucket Head" Stevens
Institute chorale is off to a roaring start. Just about the funnest thing going on there this summer - the directors are hilarious.
The hike yesterday was a blast. Pictures of the first WFC hike are now up on my photoblog as well as pics from Cory's BBQ and my first foray into Photochop. More pics to be added soon, including those I'll take today and on the morrow.
Midterms coming up for those who aren't taking the summer off of school.
Later today all who are going to the Pageant will depart Strongbadia around 2PM.
Possible upcoming projects include Pretty Good Hacks, podcasts for this blog, and a WSU wiki. Stay tuned.
And... I'm about to have a big ol' bowl of Capn' Crunch. Neener.
Peace Out
Monday, June 13, 2005
Dreamyishlyness
I am almost too ashamed of knocking Diego's extremely important posts out of the way for something so trivial. Oh, well.
If you've ever wondered what your dreams mean, here's a free dream dictionary.
Also, for those of you who know Ryan Clydesdale, he's just accepted a job in Michigan and is leaving the state of Utah next Tuesday for much more $$$ (that's dollar signs . . . if you didn't catch it) than he was getting at his current job. Pursuing, I guess you could say, a dream of his own.
Andrew is currently spending time in Texas where he's just helped his parents move and buy a house. He'll be returning mid-week and be looking for something to do, so if there's plans, let him know as well.
Later folks
map
I will also post a map for those of you who are trekking to Las Vegas. Otherwise, the one in Utah is at my parents house on the 9th of July.
Part Two
Yo-yo.
Pictures are now up on my photoblog.
For those who didn't could make the hike to Waterfall Canyon last Thursday, how's about making the hike this Thursday? Say, about 6:00 P.M. in the evening? Meet in Strongbadia. We'll probably leave there around 6:15 and begin the hike around 6:30 from the 29th St. trailhead. Head for the rusty old water tanks (not the new ones). My bro-in-law wanted to go, and I'd maybe actually get around to finding a date this time.
Also, for those who haven't yet checked out Jarrett's blog, it has a great funny picture.
Other than that, no news.
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Suprise!
Remember me? I'm the one who doesn't talk very much anymore, because I have lost my mind.
Well, I was sitting at my computer, realizing that I forgot about this blog thing, so I decided to check it out. I've missed a lot of stuff. Wow. So, I really don't know if you'll even be reading this, since I never have anything interesting to write, but I'll try my hardest. My summer has been quite interesting. I have 2 jobs, of which I started both this week. Since I haven't blogged in a long time, I have to share with you an amazing thing. I am a nut about weather. I love to watch tv shows about tornadoes and such. And just recently I was able to witness a funnel cloud above my hometown. What a shocker! I have a question for you all...did you see any snow this week? :) Utah's weather is getting wackier by the day. So, now that I have been reminded why I forgot about this, I will stop boring you. One more question before I stop though...was anyone else entertained by Anakin's slightly overdramatic "NOOO!!!" when he finds out what happened to Padme? My friends and I found it quite comical. It was nice to be here again. Have a great day!
Friday, June 10, 2005
Actually, Svarnik and Bill are helping.
They're helping me to not be bored by providing humorous entertainment for me.
For those of you who missed the hike, it was great. Pictures are pending. Be sure to check out the calendar below if you haven't already.
cool link of the day: Audioblog.com
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
I was getting sick of all this hot weather
I'm glad that winter is finally here.
Ok, so here's the low-down on this summer's tentatively planned socializing:
June 9 (Th)
Hike: Waterfall Canyon
Refreshment: Big Rock Ice Cream
Meet: Strongbadia [W7 parking lot @ WSU], 8 A.M. in the morning
Bring: water, trail mix, a few clams for the optional Eye Scream
This time we won't get lost and almost dead. The waterfall at the top of the hike is rumored to be loud enough during late spring/early summer that you have to shout to make yourself heard within 100 ft. of it. During the later summer it dies down to just a trickle and isn't as fun. So the sooner the better. After the hike we can grab some ice cream at Big Rock and relax.
Note: As with all hikes on this schedule, their actualization is weather-permitting. If there's a hurricane or snow or rain or some other junk like that we'll just party somewhere else on the same day/time.
June 17 (F,S)
Road Trip: Manti Pageant
Meet: Strongbadia, 2 P.M. in the afternoon
Bring: sleeping bag, blanket and/or stadium seat cushion or a coat (get's cold at the pageant after dark), a few bucks for gas and the meals, bug spray, lawn ornaments, tent, frisbee, kite, flashlight, musical instrument, dentures (as needed)
For those who enjoy driving to the middle of nowhere (Ephraim, UT) and watching an awesome play outdoors (don't forget the bug spray) with a dinner before and camping and pancake breakfast after, this is the trip. Our goal this year is to have pink flamingo/lawn gnome ornaments and tiki torches around our tent in the park. Dinner is served at 6:00 P.M. in the evening @ Manti Stake Center (no, not Steak Center) and breakfast is served right in the park the next morning. If you bring a tent, bring the $5 it will cost to have it occupy a spot in the park.
Postponed til a later date
Hike: Indian Trail
Chillin': Mini-Golf
Meet: Strongbadia, 8 A.M. in the morning
Bring: water, snaxx, n dollars for golf, energy, a good recipe for cinnamon rolls
The Indian Trail starts at the Smokey-the-Bear sign in Ogden Canyon and ends at the top of 22nd street in Ogden. Along the way are views of a waterfall, some mountain or other in Nevada, and a lotta trees. After the hike-o-rama, we'll retire to Mulligan's for a round of mini-golf @ Mulligans North (1690 W 400 N) just for fun.
June 28 (leave on T, wedding on Th)
(tentative date)
Road Trip: Las Vegas/ Diego & Tiffany tie the knot
Hike: Red Cliffs
Meet: Strongbadia, time TBA
Bring: it's a road trip - bring what you need (water bottle for the hike, clothings, monies, sleeping bag as needed - we'll arrange where people are staying as the day grows closer)
The bride-to-be has already made her way down to Vegas and the Groom-of-the-Year will soon be following to wed him with her. Friends of the bride and groom are making a trip down to wish them well. Along the way we'll be stopping to take the Red Cliffs hike just because it's awesome. I have a cousin who lives in the area that I'll see if he will let us crash at his place, perhaps in tents on the lawn or something. If anybody else has ideas for where to stay that's cheap, speak up. Should be a blast.
Note: Ok, so since no one else could go, I stayed here as well. Anyone wishing to wish Diego and Tiff well can go to their open house on July 9. And anyone who is interested can join us in Stewart Stadium at 9PM tonight (June 29) to watch Phantom Regiment do a run-through of their show. (No, Andrew I'm still going to my classes except for the last part of my second one. I'm sure I'll see WotW eventually, though. Sorry about not going.)
July 9 (S) Postponed
This activity has been postponed due to WSU drumline tryouts that day as well as Diego's soiree on account of his gettin' hitched. It will be rescheduled for a later date and time, but feel free to go anyways if you feel like it.
Swim: Crystal Hot Springs
Games: at my flat
Meet: Strongbadia 10 A.M. in the morning
Bring: sack lunch, $ for swimming, board games
Relax, chill out. Water slides, mineral pool, lap pool, hot tubs, tailgate picknic or at the bowery. I promised my dad I'd get the air hockey table fixed or out of his garage soon, so that should be ready by then. Ping-pong also. Any board games ppl want to bring. I've got PIT, Scatergories, LotRISK, Epic Duels, Phase 10. Someone could bring Guesstures or UNO Attack or Swap or whatever.
July 15 (F) - hike has been postponed (you can still go if you want, but probably the movie is all I'll be doing due to feeling a bit under the weather
Ice Cream: Farr's
Movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Anyone still up for the movie?
Meet:
Bring: water, sack lunch, dough for a cone and the film
Kickin' hike that takes you to the helipad atop Mount Ogden. WSU campus is visible from there, and all the students look like little ants from up there. After the hike we just hafta go to Farr's for their Mt. Ogden cone. It is also opening day for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We'll have to see when tickets go on sale. I don't know if the opening day matinees will sell out early, so if you want me to buy you one, let me know. The new trailer's great. So's the old one. I'm betting the movie will be, too.
July 22 (F)
Bowling: Hilltop Lanes
BBQ: location is open to suggestions - we could try for a park near the lanes
Meet: Hilltop, time TBA (BBQ following bowling)
Bring: your own potluck bbq dish, some dollars for bowling, some frisbee or other
I'll personally give a hundred dollars to anyone who bowls a 300. Seriously. The check might bounce, but I'll write it anyways. Food is always good.
July 29 (F) Actually I'll be gone this weekend, so not the 29th.
Hike: Ben Lomond
Ice Cream: Country Boy Dairy
Meet: Strongbadia, 6:30 A.M. in the morning
Bring: water, sack lunch, sunscreen, a dollar or few for ice cream
From the top of Ben Lomond you can pretty much see the ocean. Or at least all of Ogden valley. Meeting time changed on Ben's advice about getting past the rocky section before the sun gets too high in the sky and starts baking hikers from two sides.
August 26th (F)
Hike: Mt. Timpanogos
Refreshment: something
Meet: Strongbadia, 2 A.M. in the morning (approx.)
Bring: water, snacks, jacket/hoodie for the cave, money for food if you want
Killer hike.
Please note that while the above activities are open to any and all, they are a really great chance to go on A Date (no, not "a" date, and definitely not a "date"), so bring a boyfriend/girlfriend/acquaintance/spouse/complete stranger/parole officer along for the ride. We won't bite - promise!
And here are just a few more "dates" to note:
Aug 10
Rehearsal: Wind Ensemble
Time: TBA (ca. 6:00 P.M.)
Meet: Band Room
Aug 17
Rehearsal: Wind Ensemble
Time: TBA (ca. 6:00 P.M.)
Meet: Band Room
Aug 20 (S)
Rehearsal: Wind Ensemble
Time: 9:00 A.M. in the morning
Meet: Band Room
Aug 22 (M)
Concert: Wind Ensemble
Time: 6:00 A.M.
Meet: Browning Center
Aug 23 (T)
Concert: Wind Ensemble
Time: 1 PM
Meet: Browning Center
Ok, bye.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
THE ZOOMQUILT | a collaborative art project
This will blow your mind!
THE ZOOMQUILT | a collaborative art project
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Just trying out...
...some geek-esque stuff.
Actually, I have been experimenting with Firefox extensions. Gee, there's a few of them out there! ;) This is seriously the coolest web browser I have ever seen. It kicks the PANTS off of Internet Exploder. Anyhow, I just found the "Blog This" extension and decided to give it a test drive. So far, so good! It connects me right to Blogger and I can just start blogging away. :)
Spread Firefox - Igniting the web
Take it easy, y'all!
