Travel

Trips and Videos

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In a couple weeks, we’ll be in Taiwan. I’ve upgraded (or downgraded, depending on how you look at it) all our travel video gear. This year, in addition to digital cameras and phones that can record video, we’ll be carrying two different mini-HD cameras. Chu-Wan has a “Flip MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black)” (Flip Video) … Read more

Fuzzy Kittens

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I recognize that my previous post was a bit of a rant, but, I can assure you, dear reader, that had it written it immediately after the event, it would have been positively vitriolic, even by my standards. As it was, it still took three complete re-writes (from scratch) before I thought it down to … Read more

It’s a big world out there…

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Darn it, I never get to do Internet memes! So I’m just going to do one on my own: This is where I’ve been in the world, and when you put on a map, there’s a whole lot of world left to see: visited 7 states (3.11%) Create your own visited map of The World … Read more

Where to go in the UK?

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So, the world’s in financial turmoil, and things are likely to get a lot worse before they get better. My employer (and technically speaking, my wife’s, too) is $1 billion over budget this year. People are worried about their jobs. Prices are up. Sales are down. Fuel Prices/Airfare are outrageous. The UK is one of the most expensive places to visit.

But, dammit, I promised my daughter a cricket match and a trip to the British Museum of Natural History for her birthday, and I aim to keep that promise. At least it is still 8 months away.

(Video after the jump…)

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Fast Passport

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How often do I get the chance to compliment someone on a job well done? It seems all I’m ever doing is pointing out the flaws. Well, today is different. Kudos and thanks to (of all people) the US Government, passport office! I submitted my expired passport, by snail mail, Friday June 6th. My replacement … Read more