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Here’s one more look at that nauseating spinning swing ride at Great America. I tried to get one with a Loyal Reader or two in it, but don’t think I succeeded.

Beautiful, sunny day, and beautiful, moonlit night. Couldn’t be prettier. I took the Miata to work and enjoyed it, in spite of an exceptionally long evening commute.

Went to the Stake dinner and talent show this evening. I enjoyed it every bit as much as I expected. Maybe even more. It was nice to be out, anyway.

And it’s too late for much else. See you tomorrow.

Here’s LRN2 finding a geocache in front of the grocery store near Dos Reis. Incredibly, part of my famous Camping series. Given where the cache was, I think we’ll call it part of my famous Machinery series too.

Another warm, sunny day. I didn’t see much of it. Had customers in from 9:00 until about 2:30, then a meeting from 2:30 until 3:00, then a meeting from 3:00 until about 4:00, then about 20 minutes of work. Then the trip home.

Fortunately, the meetings went well. Our customers were pleased with the presentation we gave them and I think it was a success.

I haven’t heard from LRN3 yet. Let’s hope his music job turned out to be what he hoped for. Drop a note, LRN3!

I’m hoping to have a few minutes this evening to do a little more work on Shemp, the downstairs TV. Need to reinstall the video codecs so it can play the content stored on Larry. I was disappointed to discover that iTunes refuses to allow the user to share video content across the LAN. Music, yes; video, no. Stupid iTunes. I may have to copy some or all of the content to Shemp. Sheesh.

Anyway. No other plans tonight except for Young Women phone calls and reading. Should be pleasant.

Today’s food violence news: Sometimes you just have to get the job done. And who better to do it?

See you tomorrow.

Here’s the first ever Boxee-based TV show played by Joe, my beloved AppleTV. Jeannie, of course. Featuring cameo appearances by Loyal Readers Numbers One, Three, Five, and Fifteen.

Happy Seis de Mayo! I plan to celebrate the same way as I did yesterday. Not much. Not anything, in fact.

Decent day. The rain has stopped again, possibly for good this summer. Did I mention I drove the convertible to my short stay at work yesterday? Got drizzled on for a while. The windshield wipers ran but I stayed dry. It was actually pretty nice – kept it from being too warm and was kind of pleasant.

Anyway. I was informed last night that LRN3 has scored a part-time music gig, working on recording, mixing, and playing the guitar in the recording studio. From the sound of things, they do some kind of religious music, which isn’t a bad thing at all. Good luck, LRN3! When the part-time jobs clouds start raining, they sometimes pour.

LRN3 was planning to start the music gig last night. How did it work out, LRN3? Was it what you expected?

Anyway. I had an interesting experience on the train this morning. There’s a woman who frequently rides her power chair onto my favorite car. She was there this morning. I overheard her telling the fare inspector she had forgotten her snack this morning and she needed to eat right away (turns out she’s diabetic). The inspector had no food, so I dug my delicious peanut butter granola bar out and offered it to her. She accepted it.

The inspector offered to pay me for the bar, which I declined. She offered to buy me a sandwich at the Fremont station, which I also declined. I was just happy to help somebody in need. A little later, the inspector brought me a free pass for this afternoon’s ride. I accepted it with thanks. What a pleasant way to start the day!

Going to the branch’s Elders Quorum presidency meeting this evening. I haven’t been in a while, and they seem to have changed the time to accommodate my schedule, so I’d better go. I’m responsible for helping them, so I want to be there anyway.

Today’s part-time job opportunity: Hold the world’s best Odd Day celebration. There’s easy money.

LRN1 has suggested a novel way to get my long-sought-after glowing snake: have LPN2 eat a glowing puppy. Might be a little expensive, but it’s an idea. LRN4 fears it might just end up as glowing snake poop, though. That would be cool too, of course.

See you tomorrow.

Here’s yet another gallant steed on the Great America Carousel. Part of both my famous statue and machinery series.

Went home early from work today – feeling sick. I don’t know if I’m coming down with something or I’m having a stronger than usual reaction to pollen and dust in the air. But I do know I haven’t been feeling well. Sigh.

Otherwise, nothing going on. I started reading Mark Levin’s Liberty and Tyranny this afternoon, right before my nap. So far so good, although I suppose it did help me with the nap. I think it’ll turn out to be a good book, though.

Made a few more callings for Young Women camp this evening. These last few callings are the tough ones. I’m getting some refusals and a whole lot of people who have to think about it. Most of the callings until now have been accepted immediately. Which I like. We’ll get it staffed, though . . . somehow.

Today’s toilet news: they’re getting easier to find.

See you tomorrow.

Here’s the amphitheater at Mt. Madonna. Part of my famous Camping series.

The blog is back! Due to unfortunate technical problems beyond my control (stupid old Blogger), Thursday’s post didn’t make it here until sometime today, and I didn’t even bother trying on Friday. Thanks very much to good old Anon for noticing. Twice.

The weekend went pretty much as planned, except that it rained pretty much the whole time (yea for the farmers), so yard work was limited, no pool or pond filters got cleaned, and LRN4’s car wash was delayed to next weekend. On the upside, LRN4’s brake rotors got changed, the Honda’s oil got changed, and the brakes on the Honda and the Miata were inspected (and passed). Lots of other stuff too, none of which comes to mind.

Oh yeah, I also installed Linux back on Shemp after MediaPortal didn’t survive installation of the new monitor. Linux didn’t work either – jumpy, unviewable video playback – so Windows went back on. Sigh. There’s still a bunch of configuration to finish. Again. Let’s hope I get it working once and for all Real Soon Now. On the other hand, at least it’s an entertaining hobby.

LRN1 and I did some work on the Robotic car. Well . . . he did most of the work, but I provided backup. It now drives itself, following a pre-programmed sequence of events. Pretty cool, but not nearly enough. Oh, no. It must have sensors. And brains. Well, simulated brains, anyway. I spent some time on the way home from work this afternoon jotting down a few notes on an inertial navigation system. Need to buy a two-axis accelerometer and start programming it up. I’m also thinking of a simple simulation of the system, probably on my Linux virtual machine. Or maybe on my phone – it would be way slower, but I could work on it on the train. We’ll have to see how it goes.

The Loyal Readers were here for the weekend. Always nice to have them here. LRN6’s back is bothering him – stay healthy there, LRN6!

Otherwise, slept, commuted, worked, commuted, ate, and had home evening.

Started listening to the April General Conference on the iPod this weekend. I usually get much more out of it the second time. I’m into the Saturday afternoon session already, having heard both the Young Women and last October’s Relief Society meetings in addition to Saturday morning. Should finish it up within a couple of days.

There’s highly important toilet news today: they’re lifesavers! Recommendation to airport managers everywhere: pile up the porta-potties at the end of every runway.

See you tomorrow.