Well, it's taken about 2 and a half months but I have done it. I have culled 8561 images (20.1 GB worth of data) from my photo library. That's a lot of junk come to think of it. Of course I had to follow strict guidelines as given by the Mrs:
No deleting photos of people
No deleting photos of important events
and
Delete all of the boring photo's that don't have any people in them...
Of course, I ignored that last one, and kept my interesting, artistic photos that will one day be worth something, or not...\. So now I have 160 folders containing some 24,300 photos that are named accordingly, taking up a fraction over 50 GB. All I need now is a little more backup protection for the data, and I'll be feeling a lot better about all those memories sitting on my hard drive.
For the record, my iTunes and photo libraries are now impeccable. Hence, of course, Jenee now want's similar organization for her media libraries, soo...
...on to Jenee's disastrous photo and iTunes library...YAY!!!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Want to go home...
I have a cracking headache and its only 9:30 am...
Blaming the sudden change in weather...
Stupid Florida...
Blaming the sudden change in weather...
Stupid Florida...
Monday, December 8, 2008
Wii Ray Blu Fit
I hope that title made no sense what so ever. It wasn't really meant to.
This weekend gone Jenee and I got the urge to go for a walk because we'd been stuffed inside all day and needed some fresh air and what better place to go walking than Butler Plaza across the street.
Off we went and visited a few of our local favorites, finishing off at Best Buy. I went off in one direction, she went off in the other. About 5 minutes later I find her with a big, sweet smile on her face, clearly hiding something. It turns out that she had sweet-talked an associate into getting her Wii Fit, before it was meant to be put on the shelves for a sale. Wii Fit is an interactive game with an electronic board that you stand on. You can do stretching, yoga, fitness training and more. With out too much trouble I am persuaded to run home and get my wallet (lets face it, I wanted it too). I told her that I wanted something too, just cause, and in my excitment I picked up Wall·E on Blu-Ray.
So off I went, then back I came with my wallet and we left with a new game, a movie and some Christmas CD's (because apparently 2 weeks of Christmas music straight isn't enough).
Well, how exciting is all this. We plugged the game in, we listend to the CD's and I though, "hmm, I'd like to watch Wall·E."
Genious here didn't think about it.
Lesson of the day: If your going to buy a Blu-Ray disc, make sure you have a Blu-Ray player...
This weekend gone Jenee and I got the urge to go for a walk because we'd been stuffed inside all day and needed some fresh air and what better place to go walking than Butler Plaza across the street.
Off we went and visited a few of our local favorites, finishing off at Best Buy. I went off in one direction, she went off in the other. About 5 minutes later I find her with a big, sweet smile on her face, clearly hiding something. It turns out that she had sweet-talked an associate into getting her Wii Fit, before it was meant to be put on the shelves for a sale. Wii Fit is an interactive game with an electronic board that you stand on. You can do stretching, yoga, fitness training and more. With out too much trouble I am persuaded to run home and get my wallet (lets face it, I wanted it too). I told her that I wanted something too, just cause, and in my excitment I picked up Wall·E on Blu-Ray.
So off I went, then back I came with my wallet and we left with a new game, a movie and some Christmas CD's (because apparently 2 weeks of Christmas music straight isn't enough).
Well, how exciting is all this. We plugged the game in, we listend to the CD's and I though, "hmm, I'd like to watch Wall·E."
Genious here didn't think about it.
Lesson of the day: If your going to buy a Blu-Ray disc, make sure you have a Blu-Ray player...
Masters of Black Friday!
What is Black Friday? According to Wikipedia: Black Friday is a term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States, which is the beginning of the traditional Holiday shopping season.
Typically most major synicated retailers are open and there are some pretty incredible deals advertised about a week before the big event. Shopping for the best deals involves lining up/camping a few days before hand or if you are not so desparate, waking up at 1, 2, 3 or 4 am and making your way to your local retailer.
By fluke chance, we found out that the awesome Cricut machine was pretty much half price ($200) with two included cartridges ($50-90 ea) at Wal Mart. Jenee has been wanting one of these for about 3 years so we decided to go and do some homework. We found out that they had a "pallet" of them, so our plan was to go home, wake up at 4am, get there about 4:20am and wait for the 5am sale.
Our logic was "really how many people in Mansfield would want a Cricut?". Turns out about 10 people at about 5 am. We had arrived early enought that we could stand right next to the machines and pick one up as soon as we were given the go ahead by the manager. There were a few other ladies around the machines who we made friends with, and cornained off the access, to ensure that we could all get one, and we wouldn't get rushed by and craized shoppers.
Once we had the go-ahead, I picked up one of the Cricut boxes, and we headed toward the cashier (we also picked up something else, but thats a Christmas present for someone so I cant say much), only to be out of Wal Mart at 5:05. Too easy. But I was glad to be there early, some of those ladies looked like they could throw a mean punch. I was just glad we weren't trying to get something in the electronics area. From my understanding there is a good possibility of getting bruised, bumped and knocked down in those high demand areas.
So really, we had quite a pleasant experience, but I was prepared to use a Tai-Chi warm-up on anyone stupid enough to get in my way. We got home safe and I let Jenee look at her new toy before making her put it back and wrapping it up for Christmas (insert evilness here). I told her next year for Black Friday we're going to Arlington camera with the credit card...(I wish)...
Typically most major synicated retailers are open and there are some pretty incredible deals advertised about a week before the big event. Shopping for the best deals involves lining up/camping a few days before hand or if you are not so desparate, waking up at 1, 2, 3 or 4 am and making your way to your local retailer.
By fluke chance, we found out that the awesome Cricut machine was pretty much half price ($200) with two included cartridges ($50-90 ea) at Wal Mart. Jenee has been wanting one of these for about 3 years so we decided to go and do some homework. We found out that they had a "pallet" of them, so our plan was to go home, wake up at 4am, get there about 4:20am and wait for the 5am sale.
Our logic was "really how many people in Mansfield would want a Cricut?". Turns out about 10 people at about 5 am. We had arrived early enought that we could stand right next to the machines and pick one up as soon as we were given the go ahead by the manager. There were a few other ladies around the machines who we made friends with, and cornained off the access, to ensure that we could all get one, and we wouldn't get rushed by and craized shoppers.
Once we had the go-ahead, I picked up one of the Cricut boxes, and we headed toward the cashier (we also picked up something else, but thats a Christmas present for someone so I cant say much), only to be out of Wal Mart at 5:05. Too easy. But I was glad to be there early, some of those ladies looked like they could throw a mean punch. I was just glad we weren't trying to get something in the electronics area. From my understanding there is a good possibility of getting bruised, bumped and knocked down in those high demand areas.
So really, we had quite a pleasant experience, but I was prepared to use a Tai-Chi warm-up on anyone stupid enough to get in my way. We got home safe and I let Jenee look at her new toy before making her put it back and wrapping it up for Christmas (insert evilness here). I told her next year for Black Friday we're going to Arlington camera with the credit card...(I wish)...
Feels Like Forever
...since I posted. You could probably draw two conclusions. Either nothing has been happening or I have been distracted with other things. But who cares, here is a small post to keep the wheels turning.
If you didn't already know, its nearly Christmas, and this weekend we put our Christmas tree up. Jenee and I collect ornaments from places that we travel to and so far we have probably 10 or so unique items for our tree. Sadly we have suffered a few casualties though. Two of our beautiful ornate glass spheres that were given to us for our wedding have suffered from several moves and broken, kinda sad really because they were really beautiful and special to us.
This last weekend gone Jenee and I spent working on our year-end goals. Nothing really exciting here, just things like "finish off xxx's quilt" or "finish organizing my 30,000+ photo library". Some progress has been made on our goals, but I really need to learn not to take so many photos.
I have some recent pictures to post but that may not happen for a week or two so hang in there. Well, thats about it for right now, hope all is well. Nate
If you didn't already know, its nearly Christmas, and this weekend we put our Christmas tree up. Jenee and I collect ornaments from places that we travel to and so far we have probably 10 or so unique items for our tree. Sadly we have suffered a few casualties though. Two of our beautiful ornate glass spheres that were given to us for our wedding have suffered from several moves and broken, kinda sad really because they were really beautiful and special to us.
This last weekend gone Jenee and I spent working on our year-end goals. Nothing really exciting here, just things like "finish off xxx's quilt" or "finish organizing my 30,000+ photo library". Some progress has been made on our goals, but I really need to learn not to take so many photos.
I have some recent pictures to post but that may not happen for a week or two so hang in there. Well, thats about it for right now, hope all is well. Nate
Thursday, November 20, 2008
You Know Your Loved When...
You wake up to find your wife cuddled up along the length of your body keeping both of you warm, and both your cats between your legs keeping themselves warm off your body heat.
Love it.
Love it.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
One for Chris
What in the World? This is Meant to be Florida
This morning was not only a record low for Florida, but it was about the 6th freeze in Gainesvlle for November. This is crazyness. Who voted for this weather?
I have one layer on the bottom (two if you include thin cotton boxers that aren't very thermally inclined), singlet, long sleeve, polar vest and tweed coat and I am still quite cold in the office.
If it's like this tomorrow, I am soooo wearing my snow thermals. Bring it... (That wasn't a challenge God, btw... :-))
I have one layer on the bottom (two if you include thin cotton boxers that aren't very thermally inclined), singlet, long sleeve, polar vest and tweed coat and I am still quite cold in the office.
If it's like this tomorrow, I am soooo wearing my snow thermals. Bring it... (That wasn't a challenge God, btw... :-))
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
More Fun on Florida Roads...
So last night, coming home from Ocala we narrowly missed 2 large deer by a matter of feet, and then an hour latter, driving to the airport, we nearly hit a lady who was, and I kid you not, just standing in the middle of the road!
What is going on? Do I have "stand in front of me" tattooed on my forehead? You might try to conclude that I am inattentive, or that I have bad eyesight, but I kid you not, these things keep popping up in front of us at the very last moment.
I am just glad that God is protecting us...
What is going on? Do I have "stand in front of me" tattooed on my forehead? You might try to conclude that I am inattentive, or that I have bad eyesight, but I kid you not, these things keep popping up in front of us at the very last moment.
I am just glad that God is protecting us...
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Fun on I-75
Saturday morning means leaders meeting for Jenee and I. We have been up since 4:45am this morning. Just to chase a rabbit trail, how come we can get up on the spot for Saturday at 4:45, but on monday, we will probably sleep in till 8:30am and be later than we'd like for work?
Anyway, this morning was nothing out of the ordinary, we got ready, breakfasted, coffee'd and dressed and were out of the door at 5:20, on time. We made our way onto the Interstate headed for Ocala and hit cruise at 75mph (120kph).
About 20 minutes into it, Jenee and I started small talking as lets face it, no one should have a deep conversation before 10am. As we were talking, an F-150 started to move up on us in the middle lane and as it got along side, the vehicle started to move over on us. Remembering that it was pitch black, I see the car in the corner of my eye a moment before it's too late and pull an emergency manouver to save the day. At those speeds, pulling any kind of evasive manouver is hair raising and Jenee and I, now extremly alert and hearts pounding from adreniline are shocked to observe the driver continue on, swerving in and out of lanes. Praise the Lord there were so few people on the road, otherwise something terrible may have happened.
After that little incident we were shaken but not stirred (sorry for the 007 reference, actually, no I'm not). We settled down, 5 minutes from Ocala and there was no one on the road. Out of no where there was something about 30 yards on the road infront of us! Again, with cat like reflexes I swerved around the obstical and there was a small impact. This time Jenee and I are really shaken and stirred and my adreniline was pumping for a good 5 minutes.
So there you have it, two near accidents before 6am in the morning. How was your Saturday morning?
Anyway, this morning was nothing out of the ordinary, we got ready, breakfasted, coffee'd and dressed and were out of the door at 5:20, on time. We made our way onto the Interstate headed for Ocala and hit cruise at 75mph (120kph).
About 20 minutes into it, Jenee and I started small talking as lets face it, no one should have a deep conversation before 10am. As we were talking, an F-150 started to move up on us in the middle lane and as it got along side, the vehicle started to move over on us. Remembering that it was pitch black, I see the car in the corner of my eye a moment before it's too late and pull an emergency manouver to save the day. At those speeds, pulling any kind of evasive manouver is hair raising and Jenee and I, now extremly alert and hearts pounding from adreniline are shocked to observe the driver continue on, swerving in and out of lanes. Praise the Lord there were so few people on the road, otherwise something terrible may have happened.
After that little incident we were shaken but not stirred (sorry for the 007 reference, actually, no I'm not). We settled down, 5 minutes from Ocala and there was no one on the road. Out of no where there was something about 30 yards on the road infront of us! Again, with cat like reflexes I swerved around the obstical and there was a small impact. This time Jenee and I are really shaken and stirred and my adreniline was pumping for a good 5 minutes.
So there you have it, two near accidents before 6am in the morning. How was your Saturday morning?
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