...I just had a friend send this to me. As much as you like pumpkin pie, Matt, perhaps this is as close to you getting one this Thanksgiving. We will have to fix that when you are here for Christmas.
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=HY27482779
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
..."more Matt"...
...dude, you've got to put yourself in your shots more. Mira was here this morning, we looked at your blog, I pointed you out in the "Carnivale" shots....and Mira said "more Matt". So, you've got to do what was asked.
...anyway, when you get a chance, take some more shots of yourself, also Jerry and his friends want more information about that big motor company, they were amazed by the photos.
...take care....hope you have a nice Thanksgiving tomorrow. We're going over to Grandma Ruth's place...so it should be nice. Will hope to have some photos to post later.
...Remember, Nebraska takes on Colorado at 1100 our time, 1000 Colorado time, on Friday morning. Evidently, both coaches are getting their teams up to practice by 5AM or so this past two weeks. Winner has a winning season, will likely go to a bowl game, the loser has a losing season and stays home. You might want to check the slingbox to make sure it is working prior to Friday morning.
...if you get a chance, let us know what your itinerary is coming up in December....I'll be glad to pick you up whenever you show up.
...anyway, when you get a chance, take some more shots of yourself, also Jerry and his friends want more information about that big motor company, they were amazed by the photos.
...take care....hope you have a nice Thanksgiving tomorrow. We're going over to Grandma Ruth's place...so it should be nice. Will hope to have some photos to post later.
...Remember, Nebraska takes on Colorado at 1100 our time, 1000 Colorado time, on Friday morning. Evidently, both coaches are getting their teams up to practice by 5AM or so this past two weeks. Winner has a winning season, will likely go to a bowl game, the loser has a losing season and stays home. You might want to check the slingbox to make sure it is working prior to Friday morning.
...if you get a chance, let us know what your itinerary is coming up in December....I'll be glad to pick you up whenever you show up.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
blog changes
hey everybody. I had to archive all the old stuff because the computer I'm using is slow and the page was really bogging it down with all the content on the main page. Everything is still available by clicking the button at the bottom called other posts or something like that.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007
This is Sparta!!!
Nice video. For those of you that don't dig on techno check it out and enjoy the funny clips. Good stuff.
Now begins the weekend of party time. Huge party tonight, DJ Scratch spinning on the tables. Private party in cologne tomorrow. then Carnivale begins 11:11 Sunday morning. We jump on the train at 3 or 4 sunday afternoon and then I have to be at work at 8 monday. Should be a memorable weekend.
Now begins the weekend of party time. Huge party tonight, DJ Scratch spinning on the tables. Private party in cologne tomorrow. then Carnivale begins 11:11 Sunday morning. We jump on the train at 3 or 4 sunday afternoon and then I have to be at work at 8 monday. Should be a memorable weekend.
pics
Forgot to mention- click on the pics to get a bigger version.
Also, the biggest engines develop over 100,000 horsepower. And think about how much the valves and pistons and everything weigh and imagine them moving at thousands of rpm, it's so insane!!!!
Also, the biggest engines develop over 100,000 horsepower. And think about how much the valves and pistons and everything weigh and imagine them moving at thousands of rpm, it's so insane!!!!
...Mira over at grandpa Ryon's...
...Mira and Mason came over the other day, thought we would share a little video. Sorry they are so dark, we're still trying to figure out the camera, but it still shows that precious girl Mira pretty well.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Work
I've been working quite a bit for berlitz lately. 12 hours yesterday, it kind of sucked but I made a couple hundred bucks so that's okay. I didn't know what to expect but I really like teaching. It's kind of like performing and I'm in my comfort zone now so I can walk in with some swagger and have fun and rock the joint. :)
Here's some pics from a company that I go to to teach. They manufacture and refurbish diesel engines for ships. The SMALLEST engine they work on weigh 150 tons and the biggest is over 2000 tons. That's 4,000,000 pounds can you imagine this?! The bore (diameter) of the pistons is nearly 2 meters and the stroke is over 20 feet. Insane.
1)Here's a valve. They're about 6 inches tall and about 5 centimeters across in a car engine.
2)Here's a connecting rod, normally about 10 inches or less.
3)Here's a small engine.
4)Here's a crankshaft. I don't know if this is from a big or small engine but these things are friggin unbelievable. Imagine how big the engine is if the crankshaft is this huge, it's insane. When the cranes move the engines it shakes the ground like an earthquake. I just get so geeked out over this stuff!
I'll be going down to Cologne again this weekend with friends to go to the party of the friend I stayed with last time I was there. Then on Sunday is the first day of carnivale which I've heard should be insane. I spoke with my guy from the clothes company we'll probably get together either at my friend's party or during carnivale and hang out and discuss more details of the job and payment etc... I'll keep you all posted.
Here's some pics from a company that I go to to teach. They manufacture and refurbish diesel engines for ships. The SMALLEST engine they work on weigh 150 tons and the biggest is over 2000 tons. That's 4,000,000 pounds can you imagine this?! The bore (diameter) of the pistons is nearly 2 meters and the stroke is over 20 feet. Insane.
1)Here's a valve. They're about 6 inches tall and about 5 centimeters across in a car engine.
2)Here's a connecting rod, normally about 10 inches or less.
3)Here's a small engine.
4)Here's a crankshaft. I don't know if this is from a big or small engine but these things are friggin unbelievable. Imagine how big the engine is if the crankshaft is this huge, it's insane. When the cranes move the engines it shakes the ground like an earthquake. I just get so geeked out over this stuff!
I'll be going down to Cologne again this weekend with friends to go to the party of the friend I stayed with last time I was there. Then on Sunday is the first day of carnivale which I've heard should be insane. I spoke with my guy from the clothes company we'll probably get together either at my friend's party or during carnivale and hang out and discuss more details of the job and payment etc... I'll keep you all posted.
Friday, November 2, 2007
my pub crawl boss
Here's a trailer from the movie that's being made about my boss from the pub crawl and the company. I shit you not, this is for real. They captured the essence of him perfectly.
holidays
Thanks for the posts, good stuff. I wish I could have been there with you guys. They don't really celebrate halloween too much over here but it's catching on a bit. A friend of mine said he got a few trick or treaters and I saw some decorations and costume stuff at the drugstore. Not the same though. I'm thinking of getting all my friends together for thanksgiving and having some good food. Green bean caserole, sweet potato caserole, pumpkin pie... all the essentials. I'll be back in december for a few weeks through the new year and really looking forward to seeing everyone and doing a proper christmas!
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