Jenny and I went to Cincinnati with our volleyball friends Sean and Beth Barnett to see the AVP tour. We enjoyed two full days of beach volleyball, seeing all four US Olympic teams play (my photos). The big news was that gold medalist Misty May and Kerri Walsh lost to Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs. …
Yearly Archives: 2008
Goodbye Condo, Hello Job
Friday was a big day. I closed on my condo and accepted a job offer. Condo Sold Purchased in August 2004, this condo was the first home I’ve purchased. It has been on the market and vacant for nearly a year, so I am pleased to now have it sold. A Wonder Job I also …
Threshold of Hell on DVD
Finally, the wait is over. My brother’s movie “The Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell” (IMDB) is now available for purchase via Amazon.com. As the film’s director of photography and editor, my brother Cameron put a lot of effort into making this movie look great. I’m sure he and his fellow team members are …
South America trip summary
My trip to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile was great. Here’s a summary of what we saw and did. Brazil June 13 We arrived to Rio de Janeiro, met our tour group, and took a bus tour of the city. We visited Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and took a cable car to the top of 1,300-foot …
Disposable dress code for long trips
One of my favorite strategies I have in packing for long trips is to pack my old and unwanted clothes with the intent that I will discard them on my trip as I go. Advantages I get rid of old and unwanted clothes I lighten my load as a go, making room for things I …