Site stuff

Trying to come up with a new look for the site. All the same info will be here, I just want to change the color scheme and the layout. I hope to have an update in the next week or two.

Other things on the site to-do list:

• Change the navigation links near the top to show page N of X instead of post numbers.

• Add a new layout for the webcam page and start updating the webcam again.

• More automated updating of the site for us.

• possibly add comments to our news updates. Requires some form of user validation.

PSP

I broke down and got myself a PSP. Super cool little gadget. I give it a 9 out of 10 on the scale of geekiness. We only have a few games for it. So far Lumines has been the most fun. Very addictive tetris like puzzle game.

Website Changes

We just activated the first part of the new site. We have rewritten most of the site in JSP. After some more clean up, we will be changing the look. If you notice any problems, send us an email.

Clay update

Added some new clay images:

Welcome to 2005

Toys:

• I finally got an embossing gun for use with Polymer clay. I had a problem with a sculpture I did for a friend and the embossing gun made the whole process much easier.

• I got a Creative Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra MP3 player for XMas. 60gig of MP3's ready to go. I just wish I had a Car stereo that had an audio input that was compatible.

• I also got a great present from Lisa. It Made Sense at the Time: Selected Sketches by Ursula Vernon

• My friend Eric got me The Dark Knight Returns and The Watchmen. Awesome comics!

We are working on a redesign for the website again. Not sure what the new site is going to look like yet, but the code will most likely be Java. Don't expect it to happen quick. Hopefully, we will be able to phase in bits and pieces over the next month or two. It really all depends on me getting off my duff and doing the work.

Current Music: Split Enz "I Hope I Never"

Just one more quest before I return to the real world

Our current gaming addiction is none other than World of Warcraft. Arguably the best MMORPG yet. L and I have been playing almost every night and our gnomes are developing at a rapid pace. If your into this kind of game you should give it try.

I have played through Halflife 2, and all I can say is Amazing, simply Amazing.

Current Music: Fleetwood Mac "Thrown Down"

Clay

I did my first clay covered pens today. Nothing fancy, but I like them.

Shall we play a game?

I have been playing Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas just about every night this last week. It's amazing how much you can do in this game. Best in the GTA series yet.

It's official, World Of Warcraft release date is November 23rd. I need to get all the new code and site redesign that I started done before that date or it might never get done.

HalfLife 2 is available on the 16th of November. Another game that should be totally amazing.

Current Music: Dream Theater "Scene Four - Beyond This Life"

Big Ba-Loo

I try not to talk to much about where I work or what I do. Pretty much everyone reading this should know that I'm a Software Developer. What most of you probably do not know, unless you work with me, is that I now work for IBM. The company that I used to work for was acquired. Its been pretty much normal sailing so far, but I'm sure things will be changing in interesting ways in the near future. Now I will continue with more of the not talking about my work. We went to the opening of the local Renaissance Festival this weekend. Its always a blast to see the shows and all the people dressed up and attempting to behave in a manner thats in sync with our fantasty view of the era. You get wizards, faries, pirates, jesters, and all manner of costumed folk. I also tend to spend money on overpriced trinkets that I don't really need. This year I got a comical dragon incense smoker and a leather book cover with a dragon pressed into the cover. If you don't know it by now, I have a thing for Wizards and Dragons. I like to say I collect them, but L likes to say I'm a nut.

Current Music: Southern Culture on the Skids "Devil's Stompin' Ground"

roasted turkey leg!!

Guess what opens this weekend!!!

The Renaissance Festival!!!

Joy.

Turkey legs, jousting, and shopping... oh my!