Most of the time Klondike (the dog on top) just jumps up on the door and barks like crazy. If you are on the other side of the door is it scary enough.
However, today he got lucky. He managed to jump right into a stained window and sent the shattered pieces half way to the driveway (No exaggeration here)
I would imagine the mail carrier got more than he bargained for today. I have no idea if he has gotten used to the dogs barking behind the door. But I would imagine having glass flying at you and a dog trying to come through the door is entirely different.
If the mail carrier is reading I am truely sorry for my dog scaring the crap out of you. Most of the time, Klondike really is harmless.
Monday, June 27, 2005
Thursday, June 23, 2005
A Broken Record
I am beginning to feel like a broken record... yea, that's right nothing new. Still no location, still outrageously high lease prices, and still unemployed.
We still making an effort, networking and making appearances. Something will happen sooner or later. I just hope it won't be much later than neccessary.
If you have any ideas, you are more than welcome to make a comment. At this point, anything to keep me busy could be a good thing, not to mention something different to talk about on this blog.
We still making an effort, networking and making appearances. Something will happen sooner or later. I just hope it won't be much later than neccessary.
If you have any ideas, you are more than welcome to make a comment. At this point, anything to keep me busy could be a good thing, not to mention something different to talk about on this blog.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Yosemite Falls
It is the fifth largest water fall in the world. And if I might add, it is very photogenic too.
Meadow
The veiws in Yosemite are simply amazing. Honestly, you just have to visit to really appreciate this view.
Tourists
Considering that Yosemite was in the wilderness, there definately were a lot of people.
On the other hand, notice the lady in the wheelchair near the foreground. Last year, she would not be able to get as close to Yosemite Falls as she is now. (Yosemite Falls is directly behind me, any closer and I would be getting wet) The Park just completed the renovation of the trail to Lower Yosemite Falls to allow people with disabilities to make the hike.
On the other hand, notice the lady in the wheelchair near the foreground. Last year, she would not be able to get as close to Yosemite Falls as she is now. (Yosemite Falls is directly behind me, any closer and I would be getting wet) The Park just completed the renovation of the trail to Lower Yosemite Falls to allow people with disabilities to make the hike.
Mirror Lake
One of the easy hikes in Yosemite. This seasonal lake is probably one of my favorites.
It was only about a mile hike there and there were not a lot of people there. I believed my mom said it best, "How can you take a bad picture in Yosemite."
It was only about a mile hike there and there were not a lot of people there. I believed my mom said it best, "How can you take a bad picture in Yosemite."
Skyward
At lunchtime, it was freezing, cloudy, and raining. Luckily, It wasn't that bad for the rest of the day.
I would even venture to say without the crazy weather and the clouds, some of these photos would not have been nearly as interesting.
I would even venture to say without the crazy weather and the clouds, some of these photos would not have been nearly as interesting.
Half Dome
Most of the day, Half Dome was hidden behind the clouds. I guess you could say it was a little under the weather, so it didn't make a very long public appearance.
Anyway, this is as close and you can get without the grueling 17 mile, 4,800 ft climb to the top of Half Dome.
Anyway, this is as close and you can get without the grueling 17 mile, 4,800 ft climb to the top of Half Dome.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Absolutely Nothing
Finally, heard something. There is practically nothing available. Either they are asking to for an lease price we could never afford. Or the location that is available is a horrible location and would never work.
Eventually, something will opne up that would work for us. The Question is when and how long will we wait. Those questions have not been discussed yet. So, if your waiting for an answer you'll have to wait a little longer.
Anyway, for now we will wait and see. But we are all getting a little frustrated with the run around we have been getting.
Eventually, something will opne up that would work for us. The Question is when and how long will we wait. Those questions have not been discussed yet. So, if your waiting for an answer you'll have to wait a little longer.
Anyway, for now we will wait and see. But we are all getting a little frustrated with the run around we have been getting.
Another Week
I can add another week as, I guess what you can call, an independent.It has been almost three weeks now of not working. I wish I could say there was progress on finding a store front, but as of now nothing. Anyway, Once I get back to work it will be a long time before I will be able to take an actual vacation so I will enjoy it while I can.
Tomorrow, I will be heading to Yosemite for the day with my family. I will be sure to take plenty of pictures. And get some of them posted over the weekend.
Tomorrow, I will be heading to Yosemite for the day with my family. I will be sure to take plenty of pictures. And get some of them posted over the weekend.
Saturday, June 11, 2005
No Word
The week has come and gone. I was almost positive when I was in Tahoe something would happen just because I was out of the area.
For those who are new to visiting my little corner of the web here's a quick recap. In February, my family decided to go into business for ourselves and open a franchise, Minuteman Press. It is now June, My dad was laid off for work in January, My brother lost his job in March. And as, planned I quit my job late May.
We were supposed to be going to training next week. However, the real estate business has been exploding in Elk Grove. That means there is nothing available for us to move into for a store front. Now, we are at the present day. We are looking for a store front. No word this week. Hopefully, something will open up next week.
Were not out yet, just a month behind our planned opening.
Anyway, I am headed back to the mountains for the weekend. I will try to take some pictures but this is a working weekend for me.
For those who are new to visiting my little corner of the web here's a quick recap. In February, my family decided to go into business for ourselves and open a franchise, Minuteman Press. It is now June, My dad was laid off for work in January, My brother lost his job in March. And as, planned I quit my job late May.
We were supposed to be going to training next week. However, the real estate business has been exploding in Elk Grove. That means there is nothing available for us to move into for a store front. Now, we are at the present day. We are looking for a store front. No word this week. Hopefully, something will open up next week.
Were not out yet, just a month behind our planned opening.
Anyway, I am headed back to the mountains for the weekend. I will try to take some pictures but this is a working weekend for me.
Friday, June 10, 2005
One More
Here's another photo from my collection. Since the Winter Runoff has quickly proven to be popular, here is another photo just down stream with a similar quality.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Lake Tahoe
I can never get over the sights at Lake Tahoe. I had to take a day that quickly turned into two days to enjoy the mountians and get out of the house. Nevermind the opportunity to take a few pictures.
What is equally amazing is the rock I was standing on after I took this picture my cell phone all of a suddenly rings. I had a pleasant conversation with my grandmother and agreed to meet her for dinner on my way home. After I hung up I couldn't help to think that, 200 hundred years ago this rock I was standing on was probably completely isolated from civilization.
Today, it is still relatively in the middle of no where minus the vista point two hundred yards away. Yet, I had perfect reception on my cell and my grandmother was able to reach me dispite the fact she had no idea where I was.
Still, there isn't much that can top the bueaty of Lake Tahoe (not even my grandmother able to reach me on a rock beside a lake at 6,000 ft)
What is equally amazing is the rock I was standing on after I took this picture my cell phone all of a suddenly rings. I had a pleasant conversation with my grandmother and agreed to meet her for dinner on my way home. After I hung up I couldn't help to think that, 200 hundred years ago this rock I was standing on was probably completely isolated from civilization.
Today, it is still relatively in the middle of no where minus the vista point two hundred yards away. Yet, I had perfect reception on my cell and my grandmother was able to reach me dispite the fact she had no idea where I was.
Still, there isn't much that can top the bueaty of Lake Tahoe (not even my grandmother able to reach me on a rock beside a lake at 6,000 ft)
Keep Tahoe Blue
One of the amazing wonders about Lake Tahoe is how crystal clear the water is. You can actually take a boat out on the lake and see all the rocks and pebbles up to 80 feet (possibly further down).
This picture is probably only shows a depth of 10 to 15 feet. However, the detail is absolutely amazing.
On a side not this picture was taken about 10 minutes away from from the famous Pondarosa Ranch. The very one that was featured by everybody's favorite western TV show "Bonanza."
This picture is probably only shows a depth of 10 to 15 feet. However, the detail is absolutely amazing.
On a side not this picture was taken about 10 minutes away from from the famous Pondarosa Ranch. The very one that was featured by everybody's favorite western TV show "Bonanza."
Winter Runoff
It was a wet and rainy Wednesday afternoon. Dispite the dismal weather, things don't get much greener than this, on the way to Lake Tahoe.
Not to mention, a little rain helped make this shot a little more dramatic. Imagine, this sight was only fifteen feet away from Hwy 50. However, it makes me wonder how many people drove by it and didn't even notice, and how many fewer actually stopped to take a look.
I think it is fair to say I might have been the only one to stop and look that day.
Not to mention, a little rain helped make this shot a little more dramatic. Imagine, this sight was only fifteen feet away from Hwy 50. However, it makes me wonder how many people drove by it and didn't even notice, and how many fewer actually stopped to take a look.
I think it is fair to say I might have been the only one to stop and look that day.
Monday, June 06, 2005
Driving Along
Nothing new nothing interesting. Unless you consider a blurred photo of the front end of a red sports car. I think it is more random than interesting. But it does add a nice bit of color to this blog don't you think?
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Ferry Run
It all started a couple years ago. A bunch of friends were coming home from a concert. Joking and laughing all the way home. Unbeknownst to us a suggestion and a fake scotish accent would launch a tradition.
Whenever time permitted, well after the sun is down and none of us wanted to go home just yet, someone would suggest a "Ferry Run." It was almost always followed by a fake scotish accent proclaiming, "Ack, let's go see those wee fairies run!" And off we go.
Then we would start our trek out to the middle of no where in search of ferries. Usually, we would stop along the way to admire nothing really, or water the plants. Once in a while, we had the priviledge of bringing along someone who has never encountered a ferry before. Amazingly, they always thought it was an experience to be remembered.
In the end, it was just an excuse to avoid going home. However, it always seemed more than that.
Whenever time permitted, well after the sun is down and none of us wanted to go home just yet, someone would suggest a "Ferry Run." It was almost always followed by a fake scotish accent proclaiming, "Ack, let's go see those wee fairies run!" And off we go.
Then we would start our trek out to the middle of no where in search of ferries. Usually, we would stop along the way to admire nothing really, or water the plants. Once in a while, we had the priviledge of bringing along someone who has never encountered a ferry before. Amazingly, they always thought it was an experience to be remembered.
In the end, it was just an excuse to avoid going home. However, it always seemed more than that.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Waiting for the Whites of Their Eyes
Still no location, That's bad news for us, as far as training and opening day goes. We will not be going to training this month. That means, we won't be open July 1st (that was the original plan).
However, that doesn't mean we couldn't have a location. We are going to make our rounds again, next week. And we will be ready to jump on any opportunity we get. Or we may even make our own opportunity.
However, that doesn't mean we couldn't have a location. We are going to make our rounds again, next week. And we will be ready to jump on any opportunity we get. Or we may even make our own opportunity.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Shopping Spree
Nothing new, at least nothing about me getting arrested, or running away with the circus.
However, The other day my grandmother went on a shopping spree. New TV, DVD player, Cell phone, along with a few other things. The TV is being delievered today. So I will probably head up there with my brother to help set it up.
Besides, being known as an artist. I sometimes think I am better known as moving man. My specialty is packing a lot of stuff in a small space. But I have been known to move heavy objects too. Usually, they leave the heaviest for me and my brother. So this TV should be a piece of cake.
However, The other day my grandmother went on a shopping spree. New TV, DVD player, Cell phone, along with a few other things. The TV is being delievered today. So I will probably head up there with my brother to help set it up.
Besides, being known as an artist. I sometimes think I am better known as moving man. My specialty is packing a lot of stuff in a small space. But I have been known to move heavy objects too. Usually, they leave the heaviest for me and my brother. So this TV should be a piece of cake.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Nothing Productive
It is not ver often I get to just lounge around for a couple of days and not do anything. So I am taking advantage of it. Today, the plan is to stick around the house and not do anything important. It seems like it has been a long time since I had somewhat of a vacation. I might as well take advantage of it while I can.
Once we find a storefront, I can kiss any free time goodbye. Of course, it would be welcome. By the way, no news yet. Except, our options are growing cold, but this is far from over. No need to panic yet.
Once we find a storefront, I can kiss any free time goodbye. Of course, it would be welcome. By the way, no news yet. Except, our options are growing cold, but this is far from over. No need to panic yet.
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