Thursday, August 31, 2006
Yeah That's Me
In case you saw the story about my childhood love of trains over at Mark's "Big Blogger" questionnaire, here's a picture of me at the window watching the trains go by. As soon as I'd hear a train approaching, I would actually run and knock anything and anyone over to catch the train going by.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
The Blogger Race Continues
Thank you for allowing me to move on to Round 3 of "Big Blogger". It's all in good fun everybody. And I hope all of you contestants are having fun playing the game.
Stay tuned for embarrassing pics of yours truly.
Stay tuned for embarrassing pics of yours truly.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Geocaching
I found a Geocache yesterday.
If you've never heard of Geocaching, it's a game similar to a scavenger hunt where, using a GPS locator, you find "treasures" hidden around the world. Basically, you go to the Geocaching website and search for a cache in your area (or any area around the world). Once you choose a cache, you go to it's page and figure out the GPS coordinates using clues given. Then you actually go to the area that the coordinates take you and follow clues to find the hidden cache.
There are many types of caches. The most fun are the traditional caches because they are usually containers with fun "treasures" in them. Once you find one, you take one of the treasures and leave a treasure of your own. You can also go back to the website, and see who else has found it and leave a note in the log to show that you found it.
I found one while on my daily walk through a park near my house. I had to laugh at my self because as I approached the coordinates, I started getting nervous. And once I found it, I was so excited that my heart was pounding. I've been Geocaching before, but this time was exciting because it was the first traditional one I found. The last one I found, with my good friend Joey, was a virtual one, which usually refers you to either a special location or a fact-finding cache.
If you haven't done it before, check out the website. It's a lot of fun, it's a great family outing, it can be great exercise, and they are hidden all over the world. You'd be surprised at how many there actually are, and how close to you they may be.
If you've never heard of Geocaching, it's a game similar to a scavenger hunt where, using a GPS locator, you find "treasures" hidden around the world. Basically, you go to the Geocaching website and search for a cache in your area (or any area around the world). Once you choose a cache, you go to it's page and figure out the GPS coordinates using clues given. Then you actually go to the area that the coordinates take you and follow clues to find the hidden cache.
There are many types of caches. The most fun are the traditional caches because they are usually containers with fun "treasures" in them. Once you find one, you take one of the treasures and leave a treasure of your own. You can also go back to the website, and see who else has found it and leave a note in the log to show that you found it.
I found one while on my daily walk through a park near my house. I had to laugh at my self because as I approached the coordinates, I started getting nervous. And once I found it, I was so excited that my heart was pounding. I've been Geocaching before, but this time was exciting because it was the first traditional one I found. The last one I found, with my good friend Joey, was a virtual one, which usually refers you to either a special location or a fact-finding cache.
If you haven't done it before, check out the website. It's a lot of fun, it's a great family outing, it can be great exercise, and they are hidden all over the world. You'd be surprised at how many there actually are, and how close to you they may be.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
The Road To College
Today was a sad but happy day.
My mom, my grandmother, my aunt, and I drove my sister to the beautiful campus of Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA for her freshman year. It was a little rough because of course, like most teenagers going off to college, she has not been away from home for any extended length of time. As she occasionally broke down, I tried to joke with her to take her mind off of the situation, but it was hard because it broke me up to see her in that state. Even now as I type this, I get a little teary eyed. Best of luck sis'.
My sister isn't a Mennonite and isn't majorly religious, but there was something about the school that really attracted her. I got to meet some of the students as well as her roommate and her roommate's parents. They were all some of the nicest people I've ever met. And, you could definitely feel the Christianity in the air. I heard about a church retreat and was left with a "God bless" as I left the campus. None of it bothers me. Believe me, I can pass among the Christians. I grew up going to church every Sunday. The only thing that shook me was when my sister's roommate's mother asked me how many children I had at home. Perfectly innocent question, but for some reason I was taken aback by it.
Today was also a chance for a beautiful drive. I love driving long distances. Especially a nice scenic route. And you can't get much more scenic in this area than I 66 and I 81. Here's a few shots I took from my car.
My mom, my grandmother, my aunt, and I drove my sister to the beautiful campus of Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA for her freshman year. It was a little rough because of course, like most teenagers going off to college, she has not been away from home for any extended length of time. As she occasionally broke down, I tried to joke with her to take her mind off of the situation, but it was hard because it broke me up to see her in that state. Even now as I type this, I get a little teary eyed. Best of luck sis'.
My sister isn't a Mennonite and isn't majorly religious, but there was something about the school that really attracted her. I got to meet some of the students as well as her roommate and her roommate's parents. They were all some of the nicest people I've ever met. And, you could definitely feel the Christianity in the air. I heard about a church retreat and was left with a "God bless" as I left the campus. None of it bothers me. Believe me, I can pass among the Christians. I grew up going to church every Sunday. The only thing that shook me was when my sister's roommate's mother asked me how many children I had at home. Perfectly innocent question, but for some reason I was taken aback by it.
Today was also a chance for a beautiful drive. I love driving long distances. Especially a nice scenic route. And you can't get much more scenic in this area than I 66 and I 81. Here's a few shots I took from my car.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Chic-A-Bowow
I think I'll start out the rebirth of BruDog Haven with a story that happened to me this past Friday.
So, it's around 11:30pm. I'm in the living room watching TV when I decide to go to bed. Well, I go into my room and go to close the blinds on my bedroom window. As I'm closing them, I notice a woman in the apartment next to me bouncing up and down. At first I thought she may have been talking to someone and was just very animated. But then I realize that she has nothing on and I notice what she is bouncing on. There was some guy under her. That's right folks! They were gettin' it on.
Now, you may ask, "How could you tell what they were doing, Antonio?" Well, I'll tell you. They don't have any curtains up. They have two sheets hanging up in front of their balcony door, and there's a gap between the two sheets.
"But Antonio, what's so special about two people having sex in their apartment", you may be wondering? Well . . . there was a third person in there with them. Yup folks, there was a woman in there taking pictures.
True story.
I have to say that I laughed because that is something that you only see on TV or in the movies. I never thought that would happen to me.
Well, until next time readers. And remember. . . Say NO to Antonio!
So, it's around 11:30pm. I'm in the living room watching TV when I decide to go to bed. Well, I go into my room and go to close the blinds on my bedroom window. As I'm closing them, I notice a woman in the apartment next to me bouncing up and down. At first I thought she may have been talking to someone and was just very animated. But then I realize that she has nothing on and I notice what she is bouncing on. There was some guy under her. That's right folks! They were gettin' it on.
Now, you may ask, "How could you tell what they were doing, Antonio?" Well, I'll tell you. They don't have any curtains up. They have two sheets hanging up in front of their balcony door, and there's a gap between the two sheets.
"But Antonio, what's so special about two people having sex in their apartment", you may be wondering? Well . . . there was a third person in there with them. Yup folks, there was a woman in there taking pictures.
True story.
I have to say that I laughed because that is something that you only see on TV or in the movies. I never thought that would happen to me.
Well, until next time readers. And remember. . . Say NO to Antonio!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Man It's Been a While
Ahem. . . Test Test TestWell, It's been a while since I've posted anything. But I guess that's about to change thanks to the "Big Blogger" contest over at The Follow Spot. I would like to let all of my readers know that I will do my best to not win your vote in the first round of the "Big Blogger" contest. Now I know that I haven't posted since December of last year, and I may not have the creativity that say, Jim or Stephen or Tina have when it comes to blogging, but a vote for them is a win for you and me. Thank You!
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