SpaceX’s Dragon Launch 3:44AM EDT
Yes - we got up at 2:30AM to watch SpaceX's Dragon launch across the early morning sky. There really isn't much I could say about it - I am as speechless now as I was when I saw Atlantis launch two years ago. If there was a way to share this experience with more people there would be a huge priority shift from dropping bombs on sand castles to exploring what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. The sights, sounds and feelings that come with watching a launch are hard to explain. So posting at 4:30AM? The explanation isn't going to make a ...
Kennedy Space Center
Almost two years ago a few friends in Raleigh rented an RV and headed South on a trip to see one of the last shuttle launches (STS-132). I know - I probably talk about it all the time. If the first trip was "To Infinity and Beyond" this one is Infinity behind the scenes. At the close of the shuttle program the Vehicle Assembly Building is open for tours for the first time in almost three decades. Currently the building is open because there is no vehicle to assemble. It it not only one of the largest buildings in the world ...
Brewgaloo
Or Veni, Vidi, Setit Linea. In the words of Julius Caesar I came, I saw, I stood in line. Et tu, Brute? Nope. This event went from - I bought tickets for what??? to nearly epic in a fairly short span of time. I'm not sure how that happens but for us the letters V-I-P are usually involved. And yes - a couple of us were speaking Latin by the end of the night. What went on exactly? This voicemail might make things a little clearer... We also popped into an Indian wedding. Almost had a kitchen tour. Saw someone get kicked out ...
Christ of the Abyss – Key Largo, FL
So today's diving included getting to use my new Canon PowerShot SX230HS with the Waterproof Case on the second dive of the day. Fortunately for all of us we went to the famous Christ of the Abyss in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. There isn't a lot I can say about the underwater statue except he didn't have a golf cart and I don't think a 8 foot tall statue would be underwater in the New River. Sorry Golf Cart Jesus - I get the feeling this isn't happening for you. The original Christ of the Abyss is a submerged ...
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So the rumor is this video is actually Harrison Ford watching the Indiana Jones series for the first time. I am not 100% sure I believe it because he appears to like it. We’ll be in touch if any video emerges of him watching Star Wars.
Click the spud to the right to watch Harrison Ford watch Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. And hope that against all odds you don’t break the space time continuum if Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones starts watching you.
Infinite loop or what was really in the Ark of the Covenant? Could be DANGEROUS.
And yes – that was a lot of build up for a video that is basically terrible. I am aware. (Better video here. Courtesy BobG.)
From the better late than never category comes this year’s Lego Christmas Village which might technically be last year’s but that is only so 2012 can have a new village.
The delay was partial procrastination and partial waiting for Cara’s Christmas present (a flash for the big camera). She took most of the pictures after the jump with the exception being the last five (she put her toy down and I played with it for a minute). If either one of us improves on using the flash before the village gets dismantled I will post again. From what I have seen so far it may take a while for us to get there. Although I can’t complain – it does pretty good right out of the box.
The village this year includes the Star Wars Nativity, a train (yes – we light rail before certain cities I know), all the recent seasonal sets and a first look at the Lego Superheroes collection starring Wonder Woman, Superman, Bat Man, Cat Woman and Lex Luthor. This year the Nativity scene grew into a larger part of the display with several building representing the city of Bethlehem. This village also showcases a RV park and of course Santa showering.
Yes – this is the “greatest. post. ever.” and possibly one of the great dreams a dreamer could ever have.
Just when I think Facebook is completely jumped the shark this happens and makes it interesting again.
In a word? AWESOME.
Thanks to Travis for the image to the right. Yes – that is supposedly a real campaign in France. No – I don’t know if I would eat a hamburger on a black bun. At the same time I wonder why the Jedi Burger isn’t green for Yoda or at least covered in guacamole.
A little research shows that Quick (the restaurant) is pretty much a French McDonald’s (of Belgian origin) that oddly enough does not salt their fries. “Plus ou moins salés: à vous de décider”
That’s really as far as I can stretch this post. If you happen to be in Belgium, France, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, United Arab Emirates, Andorra, Luxembourg, Spain, Russia or Armenia where Quick is located drop a Jedi Burger in the mail. Odds are it will look like a Dark Vador Burger by the time it reaches me.
UPDATE: And why exactly is THIS coming out AFTER Christmas? (THX BobG)
We made it – or rather survived 2011. And now – with the Raleigh CAT buses sporting our name – we’ll jump head first into 2012.
I’ve made no resolutions and no real plans for this year. That means we are about to crash your party. After the jump are all the pictures that were cleared for publishing by the individuals in charge. The big New Years Eve bash downtown included a mini-Eiffel Tower, an over-sized Light Brite and a moderately-sized Ferris Wheel. We also met Daniel Boone/Davey Crockett and may have had more pictures had I remembered to use the camera.
Hope your New Years Eve was less interesting that mine and yes that is a blessing – not a curse. Here’s to 2012 – if you see a NO SVC out and about send it in. We’d love to have it in our collection.