Have a smile...

Watch until the end...

Perfection

Q: What is the greatest number of all?

A: The number obtainedby adding all numbers together :)

Instant perfection?

Want to paint a perfect painting? Make yourself perfect then paint naturally.

Import Sport

Jennica introduced me to rugby as we watched Utah defeat Texas 10 to 9,, (how they got to that score ill never know!) being a fan of most sport I enjoyed watching a 'new' sport that looked like a cross between football and soccer. I'm sure if there is another game in town I will probably go!

This is how energy is dispersed

My clock

I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the great achievments of my clock.

Purchashed January of 2004, it has run consistently for nearly 4 years without fail on the same cheap 20 cent battery, while at the same time updating itself constantly with the correct time based off of the atomic clock in Colorado.

Clock, much respect....

Narrows - ZNP

See pictures from the trip to the narrows at Zions...

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A little fame in the family

I called my father to wish him a happy birthday today, he was happy to tell me about the trumpet we all chipped in to buy. I didn't really know what kind of trumpet he was getting, but it turns out it was a rare 'Benge' trumpet, hand made, and played by a family friend, Charlier Turner, who was the first chair trumpet for Frank Sinatra. His trumpet is listed here:


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Who will be Sultan of Salt Lake?

Interesting results have come in tonight for the Salt Lake mayoral primaries.

• The two biggest spenders, Wilson and Christensen are out

Not sad to see this, Christensen dropped his R in front of his name to an I simply to pander to the Salt Lake democrats (a republican has not been elected Salt Lake mayor in 40 years), Like Buhler, I was disappointed to see Christensen put conservative values in the back seat in order to pander to the Demo's. He also repeatedly used an old rhetorical trick called 'disinterest' explaining how he was convinced to run for mayor through the urging of Mr. Rocky Anderson. (not his idea of course.. I'm sure Rocky also had to talk him into spending over $600,000 on his campaign)

• Becker and Buhler are in:

I predicted neither of these candidates passing through the primaries. Becker always seemed unassuming and along with Buhler, they did not express much opinion.

Buhler ran his campaign accenting the fact that he really had no principles, and was so easy going he could work with anybody. Let's hope if elected he's not as much of a pushover as he likes to sound.

I'm also weary of how much Becker has staked his campaign on environmental issues. Although important, the city needs fiscal and financial health as well. He wants to spend our money on more and more trax lines to reduce commuter traffic, where if the demand for such lines were to be high enough, would be able to pay for itself. I'm also baffled again by his opposition to the skybridge which would allow more convenient access through downtown businesses and shopping attractions. Instead he claims disallowing the skybridge (which 70% of Utahns support) would 'open up' downtown. When this 'opening up' is actually just forcing shoppers to scurry about the streets trying to get to their next location because it would somehow be more pleasing for him. Besides these facts, it creeps me out how closely he resembles the devil on his campaign site: (http://www.ralphbecker.com/)

The more gangsta I become

The longer my hair grows the lower my seat goes...

Duty Calls

After years of anticipation, months of praying and waiting, it has finally happened, I've been called up for jury duty.. If I'm called to be on a jury I will. Be lavished with a reward of $18 first day and $49 each day after...

I'm crossing my fingers

Zions National Park

First hike through the narrows this weekend, wish is luck.

Sunshine never hurt so good

Thanks for all the welcome backs friends :) It's great to be back home, but Florida will always be missed. Thanks to our wonderful technology, I don't have to part with my beloved memories, as I can post the highlights on a blog!

Just kidding, to avoid congestion, I've uploaded all pictures to Flickr!

Go there now...

Progress..

Not much to do when technology takes your job.

Lunch

How pretty....

So everything else on the menu would be?

Salt Lake Bees Polinate Tacoma

My very first bees game made possible by my friend Mandy. The Bees fell perilously behind in the 5th inning but thanks to some solid hitting and a 3 run HOUR in the 8th the Bees pulled off the win.

Ralph Lauren

Those that know me know that I am very much a polo shirt and jeans guy.. I was just considering the name of my patron designer is 'Ralph' as in Ralph Lauren has a first name you would stereotypicaly find on a blue collared shirt or overhear in a bowling alley, with a last name you might find on the wall of patrons at a distinguished university.

Would this compound work as a designer name in other combinations? Would we brag about our new shoes designed by Gus Wittington? Would sport a pair of jeans designed by Al Buckingham?

Operation... A success!

DIY: Replace Your Radiator

Replacing your own radiator will not only save you about $250, but gives you some good one-on-one time with your vehicle!

1) Buy a radiator.. You can get them from your dealer or local auto part store, I bought one online for about $175 including shipping.

2) Unbolt everything holding your radiator in. Out loose bolts in a container, and be careful not to drop any into your engine, thhis causes crying and cursing..

3) You will probably have to unbolt your fan from the belt assembly and remove your battery.

4) Remove all hoses attached to the radiator.. Be careful ESPECIALLY if you know there is still fluid in the radiator as it will EXPLODE out of the radiator as you remove the main hoses.

5) Get a good grip and rip everything out.

6) Simply insert your new radiator with the openings aligned with your disattached hoses.

7) Attach lower hoses.. You may need after market clamps as your new radiator may have larger or smalller hose ports

8) Bolt the radiator down and move in the fan assembly and plastic guard, reattaching the fan to the pulley asembly.

9) Reattach upper hoses making sure they are clamped tight.. Buy after market clamps if you have to!

10) Bolt radiator to the fan assembly, making sure the fan spins unobstructed.

11) Fill with fluid and you are done!

* This project took about 2 hours including a trip to the auto parts store for some extra hose and clamps. The new unit was not identical to the original so I had to cut some hose and replace short hose with longer.. I had to do some other small items of rigging but completed the job in a reasonable time with everyday tools.. And the best part is, so can you!

"You must make a habit of thinking in terms of a defined objective."

"You must make a habit of thinking in terms of a defined objective."

-John Henry Patterson