Now I've Seen Everything

Hmmm... Knowing what's next, somehow that didn't come out quite like I intended.

Anyways, tomorrow is Naked Hiking Day.

And, seriously, Happy First Day of Summer.

Something for Ray

I've been asked to post more pictures.

Here are three from a long ago trip to the San Diego Zoo with the family.

An Okapi through the trees

A colorful reptile (that's the best I can do as to species) and

Giraffe (Duh!).

What Star Trek Character Are You?

With a hat tip to Wolf.

My results:
You are James T. Kirk (Captain)
You are often exaggerated and over-the-top
in your speech and expressions.
You are a romantic at heart and a natural leader.

65% James T. Kirk (Captain)
65% Beverly Crusher
60% Worf
55% Geordi LaForge
50% Jean-Luc Picard
47% Spock
47% Data
45% Will Riker
40% Leonard McCoy (Bones)
40% Deanna Troi
35% Mr. Scott
35% Chekov
35% Uhura
20% Mr. Sulu
20% An Expendable Character (Redshirt)

Click here to take the "Which Star Trek character am I?" quiz...

Except for the Dr. Crusher at #2 I love the top of that list...

San Diego Photo

Over at the Scratching Post, KT has posted a beautiful photo of the San Diego skyline.

Reminded me that I have an older photo from back in January of 2004 from when we had a snow fall in the local mountains.

Enjoy,

Try to Imagine The Reaction...

...if say Sarah Palin had said this.

That's right our wonderful, brilliant, supreme one, oratory master of a President said welcome to "Cinco de Quatro" when he was speaking on May 4, about the upcoming May 5 celebration of "Cinco de Mayo".

Now understand that I speak essentially no Spanish. I'm stumped beyond counting to about 6, ordering a beer, and asking where the bathroom is (those last two are a necessary combo). But even I know that Cinco is 5 and Mayo is not mayonaise, but May. So this poor dumb, conservative, mouth breathing, neaderthal of a Republican wouldn't have said that. I can only imagine if a Republican had said that.

Or for that matter imagine the reaction if some Republican had done this. I don't see Sen Kerry having his back.

Take a Ride That's Impossible to Return From

Here's a simulation of what one might experience if you could fall into a black hole.




When it's done you won't be quantum foam, and can go about your business. Something impossible if you ever went on the real trip.

The "Blob" Attacks - 12.9 Billion Years Ago

A report of an amazing blob. A 12.9 billion year old, 55,000 light year sized blob of something has been observed see full article.

Basically, the scientists have no idea what it is (although that didn't stop them from making some WAGs as to its identity).

The universe continues to surprise us.

Geek Heaven.

Opening Day

Today was opening day for the Padres. A 4-1 loss to the hated Dogers (not a typo or mistake, that's what they are Dog-ers). The first loss of what will probably be a great many this year.

The good news is winning and losing are not the keys to my enjoyment. A well played game is what I go to see. This one was almost in that category. A hideous stupid needless error that lead to a run in the Dog-er 3rd was the only real mar.

NCAA final four ended. My Spartans lost to a much better team. Congrats to UNC.

But, the baseball season is underway, and all is right with the world.