Two earthquakes the other day and I thought, “Well that’s that and I can sit back and relax under the hope I won’t deal with one of those again for a while.”
Fail.
Sitting at the breakfast bar reading and Carter is on the couch when there is two large sounds within the building. At this point [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Is “The Big One” Coming Soon?
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A Short One Today
Posted in Uncategorized on May 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Abbreviated post here today since it’s my first day of employment here in California.
Schedules are off with that news, H being sick, and trying to figure out a good plan for the little guy throughout the day.
Regular posting, complaining and silly pictures of a dog that insists on hogging the bed will resume tomorrow.
The Earth Moved Again; Still Not Impressed
Posted in Uncategorized on May 18, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Not one but two earthquakes last night.
Ironically I was standing in the same spot (leaning against the breakfast bar) and H was sitting in the same spot (on the couch) as the last earthquake we experienced.
The first one (4.7) lasted for 10-15 seconds. A few minutes later the second one rolled through (3.1) but didn’t seem [...]
Random Friday Stuff
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Just some random thoughts and things we’re up to . . .
Thanks to Hilary for the reminder that Goodwill accepts eWaste such as computers and old digital cameras. After this post I am on my way over there to drop off a few things. I looked up our computer on Craigslist and eBay and we [...]
What To Do With Our Old Computer?
Posted in Uncategorized on May 14, 2009 | 5 Comments »
We’ve got a Sony VAIO desktop with a 15″ flat panel here. I doubt anyone would buy it on eBay or Craigslist so my next choices are donating it or recycling it.
Either way I am taking the hard drives out, getting a hammer and going downstairs to smash them into little tiny bits.
So the question [...]
Retail in Downtown LA
Posted in Uncategorized on May 13, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Over at Blogdowntown there has been quite a, hmmm how can I say this … spirited discussion about retail development in downtown Los Angeles.
To be honest I never understand the “… if you want big box stores/new stores than move back to the suburbs …” argument but that’s just me. It’s one that’s echoed quite [...]
