Well the new TV came today. I went to Best Buy, for once they had the best price going, and picked up a Pioneer 5020FD and an HD TiVo. I’ve had the TiVo for a couple days now, and the netflix on demand feature came through this morning, so I am able to get some […]
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The TV Arrives
March 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: electronics · gear · technology
Pioneer KURO 50″ 5020FD
March 27th, 2009 · No Comments
I’m TV shopping. I live in SD land, with my SD TiVo, my SDTV, and my SD cable. We don’t even have digital. I’ve been drooling over a new TV for I don’t know, 10 years. Knowing what I know about tech, and knowing what these things cost, I’ve been fence sitting. HD has been […]
Tags: electronics · gear · technology
Back in the saddle
June 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Its been a while since I’ve put fingers to keys and posted something on the blog. Thats unfortunate, because there has been so much going on. I guess thats what happens when you’re busy, no time to write about all the cool stuff. My last post was all about starting to bike to work. Things […]
Getting Outside in Chicago this Spring
February 5th, 2008 · No Comments
I’m excited. I’ve got lots of plans in the coming weeks to get outdoors and do stuff. Despite the foot of snow about to be dumped on the north burbs I’ve got plans to go skiing, fishing, backpacking, and all sorts of other outdoor adventures.
This weekend I’m off to Devils Head for […]
Tags: backpacking · fishing · gear · skiing
Summer Backpacking Trip
February 1st, 2008 · 4 Comments
Its the dead of winter, so to stave off the cold I turn to summer trip planning.
For me, backpacking is the hub that all of my other hobbies shoot out from. It offers an excuse for sightseeing, fishing, cooking, photography, and even reading. I suppose if I was so inclined I could […]
Tags: backpacking · gear