The Blue Playground

Work Sucks

Have you ever had one of those days where you get to work and you just want to vomit?
Today is one of those days.

Friends

Friendship. Having friends is a wonderful thing and I am so grateful for the friends I have.
I recently had the chance to be there for one of them. He's down right now and if he happens to read this - You're in our prayers. We love you.

Why low riders shouldn't drive in snow

Daddy Daughter Day

For Daddy Daughter Day Emily and I went to the Village Inn. We both like the Village Inn.



After eating we went over to Smith's Marketplace to check out toys before going to a movie.

They made a blue Optimus Prime. I'm not a hardcore Tramsformers guy so maybe I missed the day Optimus got a new paint job. I only know him as being red but the blue does look cool.


Emily wanted to see National Treasure 2. We liked it and had a lot of fun.

Light in the Dark

This was specifically taken for a Worth1000 contest.
I came in 2nd place.

Go Getter

Word of the Day: Go Getter

Try using it in a sentence. Below are a couple of examples. This is a great word to use with co-workers and is sure to guarantee you that raise you've been hoping for.

Wrong: She’s a good worker.

Correct: She’s amazing, a real Go Getter. She gets the job done, she’s a Go Getter. Right now she’s been sick for a few days but give her some time, She’s a Go Getter. She’ll get the job done because she’s a Go Getter.


Wrong: Good job on that magazine piece you made.

Correct: Good job Go Getter! You're a Go Getter! You do good stuff! Go Get'em Tiger, you're a Go Getter!

In Memory of Heath Ledger

I really liked Heath Ledger's movies. I think he was a great actor and I'm looking forward to his final film, The Dark Knight.







It's sad that he had to go so soon.
He will be missed.

As a tribute to him I made this shortly after his death on January 22, 2008.
I made it for a contest that was held on Worth 1000 as a tribute to Heath.

Creating an illusion with a screw & some tape

This was taken in a quiet parking garage... or was it?


Things aren't always what they seem...





Actually it's a narrow hallway with a tall ceiling and the photo was simply turned sideways. The crate with the garbage & rags was screwed to the wall and tape was used to keep the rags in place. The other items such as the empty bottle and paper were taped to the wall. The guys got into position and after the shot was taken I simply turned it 90 degrees.
A simple set-up created a very impressive illusion.

Canada

Here are a few of my favorite shots of Canada. We went for my birthday and stayed on Arlena's farm.
I shot her Dad's tractor in the wheat field during the early morning sunrise. The skyscrapers are in Calgary.
The old truck I found in her awesome automobile graveyard.
Then in Banff I moved in close to get a picture of a beautiful elk just having an evening snack.
Becky got a cool shot of me walking through the wheat field at sunset, which was inspired by the movie Gladiator. I love that photo. She has a good eye.:)
If you ever have the opportunity, Canada is a beautiful place to visit.
Feel free to comment on my photos.

Hurt Thumb

Bedtime

New title

I'm the Packaging Director now.

I package cards for 8 hours a day.

I like it.

Santa came to the theatre

Oh joy!

Follow the Clues

Unlock the mystery.

The third day

Emily likes school and it looks like the boy likes his nose.

The second day

She looks more excited today.:)

The first day of school

Pa talks about extra footage on DVDs

Good movies don't need extra footage. Chocolate bars don't come with extra chocolate to dip them in.