Veruca's First Bath
Puppeh!
Today, we welcomed a new member into our family. Veruca, the golden retriever!
She bit the crap out of me while we were playing in this video. Sharp little puppy teefs!
She bit the crap out of me while we were playing in this video. Sharp little puppy teefs!
Apr 27th, 2008 (12:45 AM)
Walk in the Woods
JoLynn and I went on a muddy hike through the south rim area of Roxborough State Park today. It was MUCH more scenic than Garden of the Gods. Hiking was a lot of fun, too. We need to gear up a little bit so we're more prepared, but I definitely see a lot more hiking in my future.
Gallery: Roxborough State Park (4-13-08)
JoLynn's pictures are here.
Gallery: Roxborough State Park (4-13-08)
JoLynn's pictures are here.
Apr 13th, 2008 (10:16 PM)
Garden of the Gods
We took an impromptu trip down south to check out one of Colorado's tourist traps. It definitely lived up to the hype.
Gallery: Garden of the Gods (4-5-08)
Gallery: Garden of the Gods (4-5-08)
Apr 6th, 2008 (2:43 AM)
High Desert
So, for the last couple of months, JoLynn and I have been adjusting to our new lives in Colorado. So far, aside from missing our friends, family and familiarity with our old home, this move has been an upgrade in just about every way. Most surprising, perhaps, is the weather. While it still gets cold here, and the snow is more frequent, the incredible number of sunny days, even during the winter has been wonderful. I hear the summers can get hot, but it cools off at night, and the lack of humidity makes the heat a lot more tolerable. Supposedly shade really works, so finding a way to get out of the sun will go a long way toward making the heat less of an issue.
Our poor old cat "Queso" had been sick for a while, and passed away a bit unexpectedly a few weeks ago. He never really seemed sick enough to be put down, but after staying with him as he passed, I'll definitely opt for euthanasia if the time seems right. I'm thankful, though, that we got to be with him during his last few hours. He responded to our presence with purrs and affection, which made us both feel like the cat was happy to have us there. He was a good old cat, and had a happy life up until the very end.
During Queso's last few weeks, JoLynn had been taking him into the backyard so he could get some sun, and explore the outdoors a little bit. He really enjoyed walking along the top of the fence, which separates our yard from an access road. Well, a gust of wind came through and blew the poor cat off, landing him in the wide open access road area. JoLynn ran inside and interrupted my wonderful nap, yelling something about the cat escaping, and needing me to hurry and catch him before he ran off. In a single motion, I threw on my shoes, ran outside and hopped the fence, ready to chase the kitty. As it turns out, being blown into the dirt seemed like a perfect opportunity to poop, so the cat was really easy to catch.
Moving has given me the opportunity to streamline some of life's wonderful little distractions (hobbies, being social, etc.) and has given me the time and motivation to spend more time on projects, as well as keep Fazed more current and topical. I'd taken a long break from being active updating the site, and really missed it. It's a lot of work, but I find if I do it in little chunks throughout the day, it's generally pretty easy to stay ahead of everything. The reaction from the people who read the site has been very positive, which is nice to see.
We're planning to get another dog in a couple of months. Our existing dog has been lonely since the cat passed, and we've both wanted another dog for a while now. We're going to get a female golden retriever with a very light-colored coat, and a longer, more stalky body, like a show dog. We spent a lot of time with both parents, and are hopeful their offspring will be similar. The dog's name will be Veruca. :-)
For the most part, things are going really well here. We've been making friends, exploring the city (downtown is awesome, and there's a light rail station right by our house!), being more active, and enjoying the great adventure of moving to a new city. I'd be lying, though, if I said I wasn't looking forward to a reunion with all our friends in Kansas City. One thing you really can't replace is history, and not having friends around to reminisce with has been a bit of a bummer. Hopefully we'll see everybody at the end of the summer for Lake & Keri's wedding.
Our poor old cat "Queso" had been sick for a while, and passed away a bit unexpectedly a few weeks ago. He never really seemed sick enough to be put down, but after staying with him as he passed, I'll definitely opt for euthanasia if the time seems right. I'm thankful, though, that we got to be with him during his last few hours. He responded to our presence with purrs and affection, which made us both feel like the cat was happy to have us there. He was a good old cat, and had a happy life up until the very end.
During Queso's last few weeks, JoLynn had been taking him into the backyard so he could get some sun, and explore the outdoors a little bit. He really enjoyed walking along the top of the fence, which separates our yard from an access road. Well, a gust of wind came through and blew the poor cat off, landing him in the wide open access road area. JoLynn ran inside and interrupted my wonderful nap, yelling something about the cat escaping, and needing me to hurry and catch him before he ran off. In a single motion, I threw on my shoes, ran outside and hopped the fence, ready to chase the kitty. As it turns out, being blown into the dirt seemed like a perfect opportunity to poop, so the cat was really easy to catch.
Moving has given me the opportunity to streamline some of life's wonderful little distractions (hobbies, being social, etc.) and has given me the time and motivation to spend more time on projects, as well as keep Fazed more current and topical. I'd taken a long break from being active updating the site, and really missed it. It's a lot of work, but I find if I do it in little chunks throughout the day, it's generally pretty easy to stay ahead of everything. The reaction from the people who read the site has been very positive, which is nice to see.
We're planning to get another dog in a couple of months. Our existing dog has been lonely since the cat passed, and we've both wanted another dog for a while now. We're going to get a female golden retriever with a very light-colored coat, and a longer, more stalky body, like a show dog. We spent a lot of time with both parents, and are hopeful their offspring will be similar. The dog's name will be Veruca. :-)
For the most part, things are going really well here. We've been making friends, exploring the city (downtown is awesome, and there's a light rail station right by our house!), being more active, and enjoying the great adventure of moving to a new city. I'd be lying, though, if I said I wasn't looking forward to a reunion with all our friends in Kansas City. One thing you really can't replace is history, and not having friends around to reminisce with has been a bit of a bummer. Hopefully we'll see everybody at the end of the summer for Lake & Keri's wedding.
Mar 31st, 2008 (1:45 AM)
Why I Moved To Colorado
Go West!
We drove west on I70 until the mountains were visible in the distance, and then called the place home. Denver is the shit. More to come...
Feb 5th, 2008 (1:45 AM)
The Magnetic Fields
The 60's pop feel of the new Magnetic Fields is scrumptious! Hear it for yourself:
Jan 14th, 2008 (3:34 PM)
Auld Lang Syne
One of the Fazers (Midge McKay) wrote a sang a song about the site for the new year. I feel so honored! :-)
Fazer Midge McKay sings a Fazed versions of Auld Lang Syne
Lyrics:
Should richt auld Spunone be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance pee'n her butt,
And auld lang syne!
Chorus - For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll pee in her butt
And surely pee in mine!
we'll tak oor quotes from bash.org,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
Oor Christmas gifts huv reached oor friends,
And Haxormax' insane
we've posted mony a lolling cat,
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
JP hae lock'd us oot the threads,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But NB4 the Fazers roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
And there's a Dirrty bunny my fi'r!
Now gies a new tagline!
We'll mak a happy birthday thread,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
Related: Slorum Thread...
Fazer Midge McKay sings a Fazed versions of Auld Lang Syne
Lyrics:
Should richt auld Spunone be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance pee'n her butt,
And auld lang syne!
Chorus - For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll pee in her butt
And surely pee in mine!
we'll tak oor quotes from bash.org,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
Oor Christmas gifts huv reached oor friends,
And Haxormax' insane
we've posted mony a lolling cat,
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
JP hae lock'd us oot the threads,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But NB4 the Fazers roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
And there's a Dirrty bunny my fi'r!
Now gies a new tagline!
We'll mak a happy birthday thread,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
Related: Slorum Thread...
Jan 1st, 2008 (3:23 AM)
In With The New
In a day, we leave for Denver to find our new home. I think I just grew up.