The journey continues...

Brian Bilbrey June 27, 2011

Still choices

I first posted this as a comment over on Bob's new Daynotes Journal, but I'm going for more feedback. dSLR cameras … I’m teetering on the brink of moving up to dSLR, and frankly I don’t want to go in at the entry level. I figure I’ll outgrow a beginner dSLR long before its useful lifespan, and I’m a reasonably quick study. Right now, I’m interested (I think) in one of these two configurations: Nikon D7000 body with two lenses Pentax K-5 body with two lenses I’m leaning towards the Nikon, but I’m interested in contrary opinions and lense recommendations.

Brian Bilbrey June 26, 2011

Afghanistan claims more blood

Our condolences to the families and units of these fallen warriors: Spc. Scott D. Smith, 36, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died June 17 at Khowst province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. Pfc. Brian J. Backus, 21, of Saginaw Township, Michigan, died June 18, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. Pfc. Gustavo A. Rios-Ordonez, 25, of Englewood, Ohio, died June 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Sgt. James W. Harvey II, 23, of Toms River, New…

Brian Bilbrey June 26, 2011

Ch-ch-changes

Marcia's stuff is all moved, now, and I've set up WordPress sites for both her DutchGirl and Marcia's Makings sites. Together we did a bit of customization, and there's more to come.

Brian Bilbrey June 26, 2011

T-Minus Four Days

It seems that Jerry's moved over to the new host, with Rick Hellewell's capable assistance. I've got one or two more sites to flip over, then I think nearly everything's off of Zidane. Checking, I see a couple of remaining problem children besides mine. So I'm sending a few emails to remind people that the box goes away on Thursday, 6/30. Now I should move Marcia's last site, and set up some posting methods for her. Ciao!

Brian Bilbrey June 23, 2011

Commercial news

I saw a Lexus commercial accidentally while watching Mythbusters. The context is appropriate because ... I'll return to that thought. Anyway, the takeaway concept is also found on this automaker page: My initial thought after dropping a bit of anti-matter into the fuel tank is ... where'd the car go? Fast, eh? Or not. And now we're back to Mythbusters, and why my immediate reaction to that statement was so appropriate to the context. The funny part is that this was one of the less-exciting non-exploding episodes. * * * Pfizer is in court to extend the patent-coverage of one…