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 ...
As most of you know I’m an avid cyclist and today, biking home from work, I saw quite the cyclist. As I approached a stop light I notice a woman opn a bicycle, nothing new there as more and more people are cycle commuting. The bike was a nice cuiser with shocks and a comfy Read More …
While viewing a video of a conference on visualization of information called Many Eyes and the work that IBM Research is doing at the Center for Social Software, I was re-acquainted with Wordle, a creation of a fellow IBMer. This word cloud in my blog fed into Wordle. Do I really use the work “back” Read More …
Still there!Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo On Friday as I was walking back to the office to change for the ride home a co-worker informs me that the bike cage has been broken into and his bike has been stolen! A few more steps and I see that my bike is still there, the only Read More …
And he’s a Canadian as well! World’s Fastest Cyclist Hits 82.3 MPH | Autopia from Wired.com Sam Whittingham is the fastest cyclist on the planet, having pedaled his sleek recumbent bicycle to a stunning 82.3 mph to claim the world record for a human-powered vehicle. The bike-builder from British Columbia bested his previous record of Read More …
My Stats Distance 97.05 km Average speed 32.06 km/hr Max Speed 57.0 km/hr Ride Time 3:00:27 Today’s ride was my best of the season so far! It was a cool start at 6°C but warmed up to 16°C over the course of the ride. I did well in the sprint into Selkirk and over the Read More …
Ayyyy,matey! is that a pirate on your shoulder, or are you just glad to see me? It seems every cause and group can have it’s day. The Official site for International Talk Like A Pirate Day – September 19 September 19th (every year)is International Talk Like A Pirate Day[All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here]
I just couldn’t let this message evaporate off the BB. Thanks for sending it. I treasure it. 05/29/2008 6pm
Lance is not the only one making a comeback one more time. So is Tina Turner at age 68! Rock on! International Tina Turner Fan Club – Contact Us It has been confirmed that Tina Turner at the age of 68 years old is going back on tour in October 2008. The opening night will Read More …
Lance Armstrong reportedly to seek to race in 2009 Tour de France – Los Angeles Times Lance Armstrong will end his retirement and hopes to compete in the 2009 Tour de France, according to a cycling journal report, but Astana cycling team officials denied the comeback would be associated with them. “He is no part Read More …
Collapse of the BowFlex SelectTech Stand Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo This morning I was working out using the BowFlex SelectTech weights, which by the way I’m quite happy with, when the stand collapsed. Well, perhaps collapsed is not quite the right word but as I was gently placing one of the weights back in Read More …