Hot Air Balloons

Woke up at 5am to view the hot air balloons at the San Ramon Art and Wind Festival. Was a pretty cloudy day so they weren't able to launch, but they did blow them up. First time I saw a hot air balloon up close. Maybe next year.

Plasma Update

Well its been a month and a half since my plasma went out and today the tv repair guy came over to hopefully fix the problem, but no success. The guy came in with two boxes of parts, and after taken off what seems like a million screws he found out that the whole panel is burned out. So now after all that he's going to put in a request to the warranty company to order a whole panel (the glass and all circuit boards). So its like having a new tv with the old case. Keeping my fingers crossed, hopefully it won't take another month to get. So I guess we'll have to wait again and watch tv on the 19inch tube.

More Alaskan Cruise Pics

Prince Rupert

Apartment Fire

Last week a fire broke out and took out 6 apartment units a block away from my house. Good think no one was hurt.

Skagway, Alaska

Ok, Skagway was cold...what I expected Alaska weather to be.

Me and Chelle with an Iditarod musher.

Juneau, Alaska

We toured Juneau and here we visited Mendenhall Glacier.
Juneau Port shopping area.

John, waiting for some poor sap to miss the boat. Actually just about when they pulled the last gangway, 3 people started running, bags flailing in the air, yelling "WAIT, STOP!", it was hilarious. Lucky for them they were able to replace the gangway and allowed to come aboard.

Ketchikan, Alaska

First stop, Ketchikan.
Our ship, the Norwegian Star.

The Town.

For our first stop we didn't plan any excursions, but did a lot of shopping. We were able to check out the local museum learning about Alaskan history, industry, and natural habitats.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria

Before heading to Alaska, We flew in a day early to go visit the Butchart Gardens in Victoria.


Getting Zen in the Japanese Garden.

I know its been a while...

But I guess I'm just lazy to update my blog. Found some free time so here's some recent news:

My plasma is still broken...waiting for in-home repair.
Went on a cruise to Alaska. My first time there and it wasn't that cold.
Local news...fire broke out and did $3million in damage to 6 apartment units a block away from my house.

Pics to follow...

Plasma blow out

So last night after getting back from dinner and drinks in SF, laid down to watch some tv when...POP...all of the sudden the picture faded. So went looking for the receipt to see if I purchased the extended warranty then...POP...then the tv just shut off. Well luckily I did purchase the extended warranty, but was purchased at Circuit City...we'll see what happens.

So clean i can see a reflection

Courtesy of John's Detailing Service, I can see a reflection off the 8 year old paint. Now if he can do it for the rest of my car...lol.

Rainy day

Was bored one rainy day and started taking some pictures.

lunch

Still testing the mo-blogging.

Testing out the mobile blogging...

Blogging on the go? Haven't blogged in a while and wanted to test mo-blogging. I guess its something I can do if I'm bored while out and about.

Behind the times...researching DVRs

So I admit, I am a little behind the times and now researching DVRs. I looked into getting the Comcast dvr, but feel that may be limiting us by using proprietary equipment and a monthly fee. PVRs...not sure if I want to have a computer always connected to the tv. Tivo seems like the only way to go, choices of equipment, ability to pay for lifetime subscription, options to expand...