As Of Yesterday House Update

Prepping the front for rock and stucco.

Light poles are going in around the neighborhood.

Tustin has a dignified sound to it. But... We live on DYNAMITE!

Detail of the front work. Below white line will be rock and above and including the white will be stucco.

Glass doors headed to the computer room and this is what replaced it. This is shot from inside the Living Room.

Idaho House Plans

General plans for our house in Idaho.

Things that vary from the plans are: Lower left hand room (living room) has a fireplace and built in book cases on the far left wall. Upper right hand room (family room) has the fireplace in the upper corner on a diagonal. Upper left hand room (kitchen) will not have an island but a peninsula.

Things that vary from the plans are: Lower left hand room (master bath) the shower and sinks are swapped.

Deb Gets Her 15 Minutes

Hot Tub For New House Has Been Purchased

If you need me I'll be in the slot on the left!

We have this going in on the back patio out in the open so we can see the sky. This means when you all visit, please bring you suit. No one gets in the hot tub without a suit... ewwww!

Coin Count Update & Clues!

$49.11 - $210.00 - $115.40 - $347.28 - $101.34 - $686.59 - oh, and $3.25

These are the guesses so far! I have had some questions about the 'Coin Count' game and here are the answers:

Q: What is the prize?

A: A $30 dollar gift certificate to Best Buy or Starbucks (your choice)

Q: How many guesses do I get?

A: As many as you want. I will take your last guess just before the close of the competition

Q: When is the deadline for the last guess?

A: Saturday, Midnight, June 3rd, 2006

Q: When are we going to get some more clues?

A: Right now. Six of the seven guesses above are $100 dollars or more away from the actual total.

Q: Is that a clue or a tease?

A: A tease. Here is a real clue. The actual amount is above $200.00 and below $500.00!

Well, it looks like more than a few of you need to think again on your total!

Enjoy Your Morning Coffee!

Fun With Alkali Metals!

Idaho House Latest Photos

Here is how it looks right now.

Pocket door in master bath.

These doors belong on the entry to the computer room! They will be moved and colum accents added in their place. This is why I visit the house every chance I get.

Crown molding in the master bedroom.

Fancy ceiling in the living room.

Molding going up around all of the windows.

Sheetrock and texture is complete in the house now.

Window in the theater room. Note the recess in the ceiling for the drop down screen.

Orange lines on the floor indicate where the carpet and the hardwood will start and stop.

Shoe bench by the garage door.

Exterior accents are complete on the house. Now we have to pick out the paint colors.

Las Vegas At Night!

Here are some shots from Las Vegas, The City That Never Sleeps!

I however, went to sleep shortly after these photos were taken!

Pile Of Change Contest!

Yesterday I did it! Collected all of the change from all of my secret hiding places and hauled it all in to the bank. I started thinking to myself that just about everyone has a stash of change, and like me wonders, "How much do I have here?"

Well people, I know. The pile below was turned into paper money and now it is your job to guess how much money it was. There will be a prize of course for the person who comes the closest. I will reveal the prize and the guesses start getting posted.


Here is your first clue: This pile of change required me to pick it up in a bag with both hands and walk it stiff legged to move it around.

Second clue: It is more than you think!

Xbox 360... I Had To Get One!

I originally planned on getting the Xbox 360 for Christmas, but supply problems tossed that idea straight out the window. Then rumors of power supply issues, and problems with the units overheating started coming out daily. So, I decided to sit back and wait for all of the above to be fixed... Hoping that it could be fixed.

Well, time has passed and the issues have been remedied. All I can say after hooking it up the 65 inch HDTV and 5.1 Surround System is... WOW! Jaw dropping graphics and sound along with wireless controllers and slick interface make this toy a fun one. I have not even hooked the thing up to the internet yet, as the one game I bought with it kept me busy all night! I must go now and save the world from evil, click.

Back From Las Vegas!

Deb and I are back from our mini get-away in Las Vegas where we saw Celine Dion at The Ceasars Palace Coliseum. The show was great, and made a memorable 42nd Birthday gift! It is getting late but I will post other photos from the trip in the next couple of days.

P.S. Thank You Everyone For The Great Birthday Wishes!

Trojan Nuclear Plant Implosion

Pumpcast News!

The Other Photos

Loren contacted me and was concerned that I had not really told the "Whole Story" in regard to her photo taking skills. I present the 'other' photos of my ride below...


Loren also explained to me that she was not trying to make a muscle but was instead displaying the 'Hang 10" sign. "You know, like they do in Hawaii!"



I also must note that I really did NOT loose my hat, overheat the engine OR do any damage to the machine... Remember that I am over 40 and all of the really macho things I do happen mostly in my mind.



And, now you can see that actually all of Loren's photos are in focus...



With the record set straight I can now move on in life.

Signed, The management.