Contributing to global climate change since 1965, Allen believes that you have a Constitutional right to his opinion. Or… we’re gonna third-party like it’s 1999. Someone at Apple has a sense of humor. As seen in this technote: So who are the first and second party? Technically speaking, Apple is the “first party,” but that’s not really a common phrase. The second party usually refers to the product’s user—that would be you! I’m [...]
I have become uncomfortably warm. I stepped outside with the dogs today and watched one of them burst into flames. It was terrible. The other one melted into the lawn. I might have exaggerated just a bit there but, basically, it’s hecka hot outside. At least, it seems that way to this native Oregonian. I [...]
After the Googleplex encounter (actually it was a 404 – Site not found), I was redirected south through Bend and then finally to Reno. What happens in Reno… stays in Bend.
The Dalles I left Beaverton on my motorcycle at about nine o’clock this morning not really knowing where it was I would be going today. I must confess I still don’t know but I’m having a good time nonetheless. Frequent thompsonian*NET commenter Chris suggested that I head out to The Dalles, Oregon along the scenic [...]
I took a short motorcycle ride out to Seaside, Oregon today. I saw stuff. And things too! I took pictures of some of the stuff but none of the things. In true Oregonian style, I’m wearing my (bi)cycling rain slicker over my leather motorcycle jacket. I stayed dry. I’ve got “helmet beard” in this shot. [...]
Now that the “future” is here I have often wondered, “Where are the flying cars?” That’s why I’m especially excited about my new hover bike. There remain a few bugs to be worked out. For instance, my hoverbike stops hovering if I remove the 2×6 from under the engine block. But still… HoverBike!
