DOGS DAYS OF JUNE
June 18th, and summer doesn't get here for 3 more days
85 degrees in Idaho Springs Jakes thinks he'll just stay right where he is.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007
Water bridge over water
Have you ever seen a WATER bridge over a river?Even after you see it, it is still hard to believe !
WaterBridge in Germany ... What a feat! Six years, 500 million euros, 918 meters long.......now this is engineering! This is a channel-bridge over the River Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany, as part of the unification project. It is located in the city of Magdeburg, near Berlin. The photo was taken on the day of inauguration. To those who appreciate engineering projects, here's a puzzle for you armchair engineers and physicists. Did that bridge have to be designed to withstand the additional weight of ship and barge traffic, or just the weight of the water?
Answer:
It only needs to be designed to withstand the weight of the water! Why? A ship always displaces an amount of water that weighs the same as the ship, regardless of how heavily a ship may be loaded.
Have you ever seen a WATER bridge over a river?Even after you see it, it is still hard to believe !
WaterBridge in Germany ... What a feat! Six years, 500 million euros, 918 meters long.......now this is engineering! This is a channel-bridge over the River Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany, as part of the unification project. It is located in the city of Magdeburg, near Berlin. The photo was taken on the day of inauguration. To those who appreciate engineering projects, here's a puzzle for you armchair engineers and physicists. Did that bridge have to be designed to withstand the additional weight of ship and barge traffic, or just the weight of the water?
Answer:
It only needs to be designed to withstand the weight of the water! Why? A ship always displaces an amount of water that weighs the same as the ship, regardless of how heavily a ship may be loaded.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Friday, April 27th
Honda UK ad. this cost 6 million to produce and took 606 takes to get it perfect.
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/honda.php
Honda UK ad. this cost 6 million to produce and took 606 takes to get it perfect.
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/honda.php
Friday, April 13, 2007
WE HAVE HOPE!!!
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the signing of captain Joe Sakic to a one-year deal for the 2007-08 season, which will be his 19th National Hockey League campaign and 15th straight as the franchise’s captain.
“I am privileged today to announce to our fans that Joe will be returning next season. Joe is the heart of this organization and his leadership and value to this team and especially our young players is unquestioned,” said Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere. “He played some of his best hockey this past season and was a major part of the late-season success we enjoyed. Joe’s contributions both on and off the ice for this organization cannot be understated.
“We have great expectations for next season and Joe’s presence will be counted on to continue aiding in the development and growth of our young players,” added Giguere.
Sakic, 37, finished his 18th NHL season as the club’s leader in points (100), goals (36) and assists (64) while appearing in all 82 games for the second-straight season and sixth time in his career. He joined Gordie Howe as the only players in NHL history to reach the 100-point plateau at the age of 37 or older. Sakic recorded 100 points for the sixth time in his career and first since he earned NHL MVP Honors (Hart Trophy) with 118 points in 2000-01.
Sakic recorded his franchise-record ninth 30-goal season, surpassing Michel Goulet and Peter Stastny who each amassed eight campaigns with 30 goals. Sakic also reached the 50-assist plateau for the 14th time in his career, tying Marcel Dionne and Paul Coffey for the third-most 50-assist seasons in NHL history behind Wayne Gretzky (18) and Ron Francis (16).
“I was really impressed with the way this team came together and am looking forward to next year,” said Sakic. “To witness the growth of our young players and see how they performed with some of our other veterans was very encouraging and says a lot about the expectations we’ll have for next season.”
“As I’ve said in the past, at this stage in my career, I prefer to do one-year deals as I evaluate my play year-to-year,” added Sakic. “But I’m looking forward to next season and we feel very lucky to be a part of such a great hockey market with such amazing fan support.”
Sakic led the Avalanche in scoring in each month of the season and led all forwards in ice-time (20:11). During the club’s dramatic season-ending run (15-2-2), Sakic accounted for a team-high 25 points (9g/16a) including a pair of game-winning goals. During this stretch, he had a pair of four-point games, including April 3 in Calgary where he compiled three assists to go with his game-winning goal.
Sakic made his 12th NHL All-Star appearance, selected as a starter for the fourth time in his career. His four-assist effort in the All-Star Classic gave him 16 career assists, surpassing Mark Messier’s All-Star record of 14. He moved into third-place on the All-Star points list with 22, trailing only Wayne Gretzky (25) and Mario Lemieux (23).
Sakic will enter the 2007-08 season ranked ninth on the NHL all-time points list (1,589), 14th in goals (610, tied with Bobby Hull) and 11th in assists (979). He tallied his 600th career goal on February 15 at Calgary. He will look to add onto a current streak of 208 consecutive games-played dating back to January 6, 2004.
“I am privileged today to announce to our fans that Joe will be returning next season. Joe is the heart of this organization and his leadership and value to this team and especially our young players is unquestioned,” said Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere. “He played some of his best hockey this past season and was a major part of the late-season success we enjoyed. Joe’s contributions both on and off the ice for this organization cannot be understated.
“We have great expectations for next season and Joe’s presence will be counted on to continue aiding in the development and growth of our young players,” added Giguere.
Sakic, 37, finished his 18th NHL season as the club’s leader in points (100), goals (36) and assists (64) while appearing in all 82 games for the second-straight season and sixth time in his career. He joined Gordie Howe as the only players in NHL history to reach the 100-point plateau at the age of 37 or older. Sakic recorded 100 points for the sixth time in his career and first since he earned NHL MVP Honors (Hart Trophy) with 118 points in 2000-01.
Sakic recorded his franchise-record ninth 30-goal season, surpassing Michel Goulet and Peter Stastny who each amassed eight campaigns with 30 goals. Sakic also reached the 50-assist plateau for the 14th time in his career, tying Marcel Dionne and Paul Coffey for the third-most 50-assist seasons in NHL history behind Wayne Gretzky (18) and Ron Francis (16).
“I was really impressed with the way this team came together and am looking forward to next year,” said Sakic. “To witness the growth of our young players and see how they performed with some of our other veterans was very encouraging and says a lot about the expectations we’ll have for next season.”
“As I’ve said in the past, at this stage in my career, I prefer to do one-year deals as I evaluate my play year-to-year,” added Sakic. “But I’m looking forward to next season and we feel very lucky to be a part of such a great hockey market with such amazing fan support.”
Sakic led the Avalanche in scoring in each month of the season and led all forwards in ice-time (20:11). During the club’s dramatic season-ending run (15-2-2), Sakic accounted for a team-high 25 points (9g/16a) including a pair of game-winning goals. During this stretch, he had a pair of four-point games, including April 3 in Calgary where he compiled three assists to go with his game-winning goal.
Sakic made his 12th NHL All-Star appearance, selected as a starter for the fourth time in his career. His four-assist effort in the All-Star Classic gave him 16 career assists, surpassing Mark Messier’s All-Star record of 14. He moved into third-place on the All-Star points list with 22, trailing only Wayne Gretzky (25) and Mario Lemieux (23).
Sakic will enter the 2007-08 season ranked ninth on the NHL all-time points list (1,589), 14th in goals (610, tied with Bobby Hull) and 11th in assists (979). He tallied his 600th career goal on February 15 at Calgary. He will look to add onto a current streak of 208 consecutive games-played dating back to January 6, 2004.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
ARE WE STILL IN KANSAS TOTO
Hold on to your hats people the wind is headed for everywhere. If it was flat up here and there was rain we could name this puppy . At least it gets the polution out of the air a bit.
Our Lab has a new friend. He goes to Work at Loveland Ski area with Chuck every night and has found a fox to play with. Jake chases him /her and then the fox will chase Jake. The fox will come up to the Jeep for treats but won't eat out of Chuck's hand. That's probably a good thing.
Here's the new guy.
Friday, March 23, 2007
THE IDAHO SPRINGS TURKEY
We have a new resident of town. A female turley has decided this is a great place to live and has made herself at home. She has a regular route of places to go and people that feed her. A retired Science teacher that lives next to me and one of our oldest and animal friendly people included. She has become quite comfortable and a little bold. She chases cats and small dogs. I think our Lab, Jake, was a little too big for her to tangle with when she found herself on our deck. Up on the picnic table and then onto our roof. She was up there stomping around for a couple of hours and then flew down to the ground. I wasn't sure how well turkeys could fly. Remember the infamous WKRP episode? nuff said.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Our Apache
We've known something was wrong for a few weeks now. Wolves don't show pain, it's not their style. When Apache started limping and having trouble with his paw and leg, it was time to get it checked out. We have 2 of the most wonderful Vets for our boys ( The Vet on South Wadsworth) and they checked out all sorts of things it could be. After an Ultra Sound it was detirmined that Apache has Cancer in his shoulder that is affecting the muscle and bone. It has also spread to his chest. The Vets told us we could operate and maybe give him a few months more but at what cost to his quality of life. We've decided to let God decide when He's ready for Apache. Lots of treats, outtings when he's able and a whole lot of love. Apache will be 14 in the spring. We've been blessed to have him in our household for 3 years.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!!!
Occasionally the weather Gurus do get it right. First real snow of the season. We don't count the pansy-assed "flurries" we got last week. It has to be sliding down the hill in 4-wheel drive, searching under the seat for the snow brush, looking for any gloves even the funny little purple Walmart dollar gloves kind of snow. Around a foot on the level. CNN actually broadcast from good ole Idaho Springs this morning. Whoopee we made the big time. It's really good for the ski areas, though. That and snow on Monday night Football do more for Colorado Tourism than all the big bucks promotions in the world. It used to be a favorite game to watch the flatlanders try to navigate the mountains in a blizzard. Those of us who worked in the Tourist industry (You know who you are) recall with fondness the fine visitors to our state who would in all seriousness inquire if we could actually live way up here in the mountains all winter or did we have to move down to Denver to go to school and buy groceries. We would just nod our heads and point to the interstate highway about 100 yards behind them. Then we'd sell them stuff and send them on
their way. Thanks to all of you for coming to Colorado.
Occasionally the weather Gurus do get it right. First real snow of the season. We don't count the pansy-assed "flurries" we got last week. It has to be sliding down the hill in 4-wheel drive, searching under the seat for the snow brush, looking for any gloves even the funny little purple Walmart dollar gloves kind of snow. Around a foot on the level. CNN actually broadcast from good ole Idaho Springs this morning. Whoopee we made the big time. It's really good for the ski areas, though. That and snow on Monday night Football do more for Colorado Tourism than all the big bucks promotions in the world. It used to be a favorite game to watch the flatlanders try to navigate the mountains in a blizzard. Those of us who worked in the Tourist industry (You know who you are) recall with fondness the fine visitors to our state who would in all seriousness inquire if we could actually live way up here in the mountains all winter or did we have to move down to Denver to go to school and buy groceries. We would just nod our heads and point to the interstate highway about 100 yards behind them. Then we'd sell them stuff and send them on
their way. Thanks to all of you for coming to Colorado.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
If you need to clean house, just invite company over!
I'm not known as the best housekeeper in the world, and living with 2 hairy shedding dogs doesn't help. When I vacuum, or should I say when my Hubby vacuums, there's enough to make a brand new dog. anyway, we're having friends over from Grand Junction, Co to go see Vinnie Castilla play his last game with the Colorado Rockies. We used to go to a lot of Rockies game when Larry Walker, Dante Bichette, Andres Galaraga, and Vinnie were known as the Blake Street Bombers. Lots of fun. If we brought friends from way out of town, there was always the fun of getting them to try "Rocky Mountain Oysters" and then seeing the look on their faces when they found out what they really were. Enough said... thanks, Vinnie, for being a great player and a stand up person. We're glad you've come home to Denver to retire and be part of the Rockies.
I'm not known as the best housekeeper in the world, and living with 2 hairy shedding dogs doesn't help. When I vacuum, or should I say when my Hubby vacuums, there's enough to make a brand new dog. anyway, we're having friends over from Grand Junction, Co to go see Vinnie Castilla play his last game with the Colorado Rockies. We used to go to a lot of Rockies game when Larry Walker, Dante Bichette, Andres Galaraga, and Vinnie were known as the Blake Street Bombers. Lots of fun. If we brought friends from way out of town, there was always the fun of getting them to try "Rocky Mountain Oysters" and then seeing the look on their faces when they found out what they really were. Enough said... thanks, Vinnie, for being a great player and a stand up person. We're glad you've come home to Denver to retire and be part of the Rockies.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
SNOW!
Welcome to Colorado, home of 4 distinct seasons. Getting ready to snow, snowing, melting and construction. Did you know that the Orange construction cone is the state flower of Colorado due to it's abundance. Just kidding but it seems that way sometimes. Up here in the mountains we have a growing season of 12 weeks if we're lucky. We used to try to grow tomatoes in pots on our deck but they would still be little green rocks when the first frost would come. OK everyone haul the pots into the house at night then back out in the morning. The dang little things never would ripen. I finally got smart and headed to the farmers market. Way cheaper in the long run
Welcome to Colorado, home of 4 distinct seasons. Getting ready to snow, snowing, melting and construction. Did you know that the Orange construction cone is the state flower of Colorado due to it's abundance. Just kidding but it seems that way sometimes. Up here in the mountains we have a growing season of 12 weeks if we're lucky. We used to try to grow tomatoes in pots on our deck but they would still be little green rocks when the first frost would come. OK everyone haul the pots into the house at night then back out in the morning. The dang little things never would ripen. I finally got smart and headed to the farmers market. Way cheaper in the long run
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Thursday September 21, 2006
This would have been our Father's 80th Birthday. Happy Birthday Dad. You were a great role model for both of your kids and gave us our life long obsession with sports. Much to our Mom's dismay, most weekends were spent firmly planted in front of the TV watching Football, Basketball, Hockey, or if there wasn't ANY other event with a stick or ball, the ever mind numbing PGA. We miss you!
This would have been our Father's 80th Birthday. Happy Birthday Dad. You were a great role model for both of your kids and gave us our life long obsession with sports. Much to our Mom's dismay, most weekends were spent firmly planted in front of the TV watching Football, Basketball, Hockey, or if there wasn't ANY other event with a stick or ball, the ever mind numbing PGA. We miss you!
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