The Cottage story … a work in progress. The family cottage on beautiful Lake of the Woods was the brain child of my dad.
Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
Just a fun loving guy who’s interested in technology, passionate about family, and a follower of Christ. The blog started a long time ago when we were family camping and I had an experience with one of my sons that made me realize how fast time is going by, hence the title, Tempus Fugit. I Read More ...
Hey! Welcome to the bigDadoo website. You’ve landed here for some mysterious reason only know to you but, thanks for dropping by. Most likely, perhaps, you were looking for my original blog? Well, you are there. If you were looking for my Journey blog, well that’s over here. If you are interested in some of Read More ...
In addition to this blog I have a presence on several other online services for some of my various interests. Photography. The bulk of my online photography is over on Flickr. For the family, there are a couple of special albums that are dedicated to the grandkids. Parker Easton Dane Clark Other album collections are Read More ...
I’m thinking it’s a little funny how many Twitter Biographies are reading like this line from Galdiator but with a family/church twist. Gladiator (2000) – Memorable quotes Maximus: [removes helmet and turns around to face Commodus] My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal Read More …
Two years ago I rode my 1st Century, and last year I missed this event but last Sunday I took part in the 16th Annual Muddy Waters 100. This year the Muddy Waters ride hooked up with Habitat for Humanity and has over 500 cyclists take part in the event riding 25, 60 or 100 Read More …
Underground BunkerOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo The other day we were explaining to some friends about some cottage lots on Lake of the Woods where electricity had recently been run from our point across to Hay Island (1.5km away). This lead to wondering how much these lots were selling for (a lot!), followed by some Read More …
Queen Anne IIOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo A rare site in our bay, the Queen Anne II stopped at Smith Camps last evening and we caught it heading out on the lake. This picture was taken off our deck just before dinner.
Cruising on The Lake Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo After a cloudy start to the day it cleared off and since it was relatively calm, we decided to take a little trip. After passing through The Hades we headed over to Mather Island and then cruised around the edges of Shammis and Crow Rock Islands Read More …
There appears to have been some crazy shooting activity at the lake. What’s up with the BBs stuck in the railing? This has to stop.
I saw this on the way home today. I wonder how it happened?
First post with the public beta of the sw. So far so good
Like anyone still needs a reason. Today, the helpful Microsoft updater offered to upgrade IE7 to IE8. Always a sucker for some new software and always forgetting the more that occasional pain associated with installing new software, we let it do it’s thing on the home computer. Not a good idea. After the update, IE8 Read More …
Are you practicing your trail riding skills and getting ready for MDH 2009?