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 ...
Cooper and Dez Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Last night we were introduced to Cooper, Dez and Eric’s new dog. I think we all fell in love with this cute little girl.
Cross Country Rockets Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo I took my new cross country skis out for their first “spin” this morning. It’s been almost 20 years since I’ve been on cross country skis. Needles to say my old equipment is really “old”, so these are the new kids on the track, and they are Read More …
Cube Dwelling Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo This has been my work home for the last year. It’s a cube, just like so many other cubes in the corporate work environment these days. If you think it looks a little sparse for a guy who’s been there are year, it’s because I’ve just moved out. Read More …
Some profound thoughts over on my friend Adam’s blog. Worth the read. Adam’s World: Nothing matters I thought of times in my life when there has been nothing to do and how important it was to have someone do nothing with me. To have someone to just sit and wait – so I didn’t have Read More …
My Grandparents were Icelandic but his was something I was never told. In fact I just heard about the Yule Lads on CBC Radio a couple of days ago. Perhaps it’s a good thing, these guys sound pretty scary, and a little wierd with names like Pot Scraper, Sausage Swiper and Peeping Tom! My Goodness! Read More …
A little Christmas humor courtesy of Scott.
TSO Light Show Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Last night we were at the Alerus Center in Fargo for the Trans Siberian Orchestra concert. What an incredible show, and of course the pictures just can’t do it justice. The lights, lasers, fireworks, flames and kicking sound system were incredible. We misses a bit of the Read More …
Eric & Scott Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Oooooh, I’ve got a new camera and it can do a lot of tricks. I’ll post some more pictures on Flickr later in the day, especially some of the illicit Trans Siberian Orchestras photos. The concert last night really ROCKED!
Today is my Birthday and I’m very grateful to be celebrating it with my family and friends. It’s early in the day and I’m taking the day off from work and enjoying each moment. I’ve received thoughtful cards, and a phone call from good friends, and in this wired world I’ve received and e-card as Read More …
Hsve a look at this presentation. Quite well done, funny & scary all at the same time. The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Read More …