hectic august

so many things to do, so few days left.  I'm going to go backpacking in two days, then a few days at home taking care of the kids before spending a week at Camarillo training. Then a few more days at home before heading back to work.  Then the playa.

I'm awaiting a check for editing a manuscript this summer.  I'm planning on blowing most of it on a nice new mountain bike.  mmm, shiny, shiny bike

Just picked up a new computer...

Made an impulse buy of a new laptop at Staples, a $350 16" HP laptop.  $350! crazy good value.  But it's a nice fast office machine.  I suppose I'll put off the iPad purchase for awhile longer.

Went off to Ojai for the day, hanging out in the lovely hotel, shopping at thrift stores and eating.  I picked up a little desk that had a vintage sewing machine.  I've finally got a little workspace at home!  The tablet PC will now become a full-time lecture/powerpoint aid.

Riding

Splat and I went out for a mid-day ride at China Camp. The trail has several lovely views of the bay, and some sections with lovely redwood trees.  A fun 11 mile ride with nice up and downs, nothing too steep or technical.  We're probably going to do it again today, and then I'll probably head back home.

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WTF?

Woke up to find my car had been paintballed 5 times.  Which is the second time this has happened, (and it's been egged once).  Have I pissed some neighbor off?  Random minor vandalism?  Why only every six months or so?  Anyone else's car?
Thinking seriously of getting a nightime camera system.

Mostly fun

Went to the Benton Hot Springs with a smaller group this year.  Pleasant road trip up, stopped in Fossil falls and mostly hung out in camp.  A tad warm but lovely at night.  Noosha had gotten a migraine at night, so I gave her my Relpax and rubbed her head until she felt better.  On the way down, stopped in Whitney Portal, where I got a migraine.  A mild one, but it made the drive down in the light unpleasant.  Stupid head.  At least my migraines are a sign of my genius.  and Noosha's genius.

I can't see what could go wrong....

Motorized!

Here's a shot of the aftermath...  The music synced up oddly well, we used "thus sprach zarathustra" and the benny hill theme music "yakity sax".

Next year, two wheels!

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