Archive for February, 2009

Sharp Aquos 46″ LCD Television

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

That’s right!  Jen and I picked up a new TV last night.  Now… to figure out if we can mount it above the fireplace or not.  I’m pretty sure it will be fine right there. 

The 27″ CRT television that  Jen got me 9 or so years ago has served us well, but I think its about time for it to leave. 

Teletubbies are just going to look SOOOO awesome on this!  I wonder if they have Teletubbies on Blu-Ray…

Happy Birfday to Gene!

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

We drove up to Prunedale today and met Mom and Dad, then caravan’ed to San Jose – dropped the truck off at Mike and Mary’s, and then met Gene and Kristine for lunch.  Had a little coffee afterwards then headed back home.  Quick little day trip, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

CygNet Party

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Stopped in Santa Barbara for the CygNet dinner party.  It was good, drunken times.  Well… not for me, I ran around and took pictures of everything.  And they let me!  

Here, Chris Smith took the camera from me.  I am flanked by Mike and Chris here (from left to right).  Good times, good times… there were hula dancers, their male equivalent, and a dude tossing around a fire baton.  He set his can of kerosene on fire… THAT was interesting.  

All in all, it was a great time between The Getty and this (the food was tasty) I had an excellent day.  My only wish would have been that Jen could have come along with us.

The J. Paul Getty Museum (“The Getty”)

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

This year’s annual CygNet party included a trip to The Getty followed by an awesome dinner banquet in Santa Barbara.  

Chris and I spent almost the entire time there wandering outside taking pictures of the scenery, architecture (amazing) and random things scattered around the grounds.

I was worried that it would be a horrible day for pictures as it was pouring rain the entire bus ride down, but as soon as we arrived the clouds broke and the rain stopped.  It ended up being perfect weather for strolling around and taking pictures.  

I found out that admission to The Getty is 100% free.  Parking costs $10 per car, and the food court has normal-priced food.  Its amazing, the only tourist-type place that i’ve been to that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to visit.  I definitely would recommend this visit to anyone!  And I only barely touched on part of the photography exhibit!