Emma Explains It All

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbROKpDnXfk

To all those who have waited patiently to hear news in the ongoing saga that is Emma, we offer this video offering an abbreviated tale from the cripple princess herself.

This video was taken while waiting at a follow up visit with Emma's Orthopedic Surgeon one week after her broken leg was cast.

"Tell them: Emma broke her leg"

I took this picture after Emma got a splint following a nasty spill in the backyard. Emma asked who I was sending the picture to "Maybe no one "I said. "Maybe we should send it to Grandma and Grandpa." Emma said. After a little thought, she decided more people know.

This Is It

This is the one - the one that started it all.  This Jeep spawned the vision and ignited the dream.  Riding in this old Willy's Jeep was a mandatory part of each visit to the family homestead growing up.  I might even say that my fascination with great vehicles began around my grandmothers family living in North Provo.  With some land to roam with my cousins upon and some remarkable vehicles (including this Jeep, a '58 Chev pick-up and a '66 Mustang) the ideals of great motoring were seeded in my young mind.  

Sadly, these vehicles have seen better days - but that's to be expected.  Still, I'm amazed at what a rush I get just seeing these old steeds out to pasture.  They seem as ready to roar to life as they did ten or fifteen years ago.

Conversations With Emma

Emma and I are listening to a song while driving in the Expedition.
Song Lyrics: ...Talk is cheap...
Emma: Dad! Talk is cheap!
Me: Yes, yes it is [chuckle.]
Emma: You should buy some talk dad cause it's cheap.
Me: I should huh? [More chuckles.]
Emma: Cause you're cheap too - right dad?
Me: Um, yes. Thanks Emma.
Emma: You're welcome daddy.

I Told You I Wasn't A Dork!

My last post opened some dialog regarding my reference to Geeks, Dorks and Nerds.  Some considered the multiple terms redundant.  I however see clear definitions.  I'm not sure I fall into any of these categories.  If I must be in a category, I would say I am a geek, however I think I lack the obsession over most "geeky" things.  Some would argue I lack the other critical requirement of geekyness, but that's another blog post.

For those of you who have wondered just where you or your loved one may fit into the nexus of nerddom, greatwhitesnark.com has compiled the above reference for you.

What A (Geeky) Day!

Oh man, I can feel the cumulative shudder of millions of geeks, dweebs and nerds the world over as they learn that today marks the crossroads of two monumentally influential franchises of the last century. On this day 30 years ago The Empire Strikes Back opened in Hollywood, CA and one short day after that, Namco released Pac Man in Japan.

This day should be a national holiday for crying out loud! Empire Strikes Back is by far my favorite Star Wars film and - IMHO - the best film in the series. Pac Man, is dear to the heart of gamers and techies everywhere. While I've never fawned over it (I have always struggled to stay ahead of those ghosts) I have never passed up an oppotunity to play a few levels and I have gameing devices strewn about my house which play another copy of Pac Man.

So have a slice of pizza (from Domino's perhaps?) and bask in the impetus of the gaming revolution while marveling at the moment the world was shocked intergalactic awe.

These Are The Days!

Dots Up And Running

My first new cache in years: "Dots" is now up and active. I've wanted to place a cache near my work for ages, but until recently there was another cache literally in our back yard that prevented me from placing another nearby. Now that cache has passed on so I took the opportunity to fill the geocache vacuum. Feel free to stop by, check it out, and wave to us inside the building! http://bit.ly/9GUpxv

Mothers Day

Mothers Day was a bit unusual for us. Mom had a wild hair and decided to try something new last week when @dimplsandcurls (otherwise known as my wife) hid her first geocache and did an outstanding job of it too. With what seemed like a fraction of the effort it takes me, Hannah had picked a spot void of caches, created a container, outfited the cache with prizes and was ready to go. She even logged a variety of waypoints with which to average out the coordinates. A short time later she had submitted and had her cache listing approved. The FTF (First To Find) was logged before Mother's Day was out.

I'm not sure it's fair for Dad to have as much fun as mom on Mother's Day, but these things happen when you go geocaching. Perhaps you'd care to visit Hannah's very own "Carrington Cache." Clink on the link to go to the cache listing. If you're already a geocacher, you'll be all ready to go. If you're not a geocacher, isn't time to start? Now really?

The Family Jewel

It was family picture day or as I have come to see it: Show Emma off day. Seriously, I'm not making these photos works of art - Emma is the pinch hitter in the batting order of beauty; The ringer in the competition of cuteness. Emma makes me look good - er.

But really that's the idea isn't it? I haven't changed much over the years, my friends aren't asking me to keep them up to date. We want to see how Emma has grown, and remember how adorable she was on that day in May back in ought-ten. And that's exactly what we did.