Category: Grab Bag
Stuff about stuff
Reverse Crop Circles
Sandpaper MysteryOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo I was doing some work around the house the other day, fitting one of the new doors, and I needed some sandpaper. So, fishing around in the shop for a piece I come across this. I certainly don’t remember doing it. A perfectly good full sheet of sandpaper with Read More …
Warming up where you are?
It’s been pretty cold here in Winnipeg and across Canada this winter so far with lots of snow in unusual places like Victoria. The whole business of getting excited about what the weather is doing over the last couple of hundred years is a little hysterical in light of the last few thousand years, let Read More …
Stored memories retrieved
Photo Memories Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo I’m taking some time off between Christmas and New Years so I’m spending some time around the house relaxing and getting some things done like replacing the interior doors and cleaning and organizing some areas of the house. Today was a cleaning and organizing day. We have a Read More …
Santa drinks Coke, not Pepsi
Coke SantaOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo Need I say more?
Blackberry Problem
Blackberry Problem Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo I tried to replace this holster for my Blackberry a while ago mainly because I’ve never liked the burgundy colour, but because the 8703e is now an obsolete model, the holster is no longer (easily) available. What to do? It seems like I’ll need to get a more Read More …
Decorations
I’ve decorated my work cubicle for the Christmas Season. Red and green, get it? Yeah, I know, lame.
Retreat thoughts
It’s Sunday morning and the camp is slowly waking up. Last night was much quieter as they read the riot act at breakfast yesterday. In fact I was the last guy in after watchig the late movie, Gladiator. The sessions have been good and thought provoking. The team sessions were good as well and I Read More …
First night at camp
Well , it was an experience. The late night movie was Wall-e which I’d previously reported was Lam-e, so I opted for some reading time and turned in shortly after midnight. I was the only guy in the room. Shortly after settling in one of my roomies flys throught the room and asks on the Read More …
Something different
I’m at Camp ceadarwood a YFC facility for a volunteer retreat. I’ve decided to volunteer and get involved with a climbing ministry as a result of my summer mountain adventure. I’m not sure at all what I’m getting into, but its going to be an excellent adventure. First session at 9 and then late night Read More …