the press

Trust is not a word that comes to mind much when I think about the press. It's a shame I feel that way and it's not a new feeling either. All to often the people that are reporting events either want to boost their own careers or else they simply impart their views into the story. Neither should be done even though both are fueled by human desires and emotions.

News without spin...if only it could be.

Something to feel good about

A while back I signed up on the Patriot Guard Riders *webpage because I believe in what they do and thought it was something I'd like to be a part of. Well, today I participated in my first ride and I couldn't have picked a better day for it. Instead of paying respects to a fallen hero, we provided an escort for one of the members daughters as she prepared to ship out for the Air Force. ** There were about 25 of us that took part in this and it was a really enjoyable experience - the weather was great, not hot or humid plus the route we took was all back roads through the country side. Something she is going to remember for a long time to come. Plus, showing up to the hotel where a group of other recruits were milling about with an escort of a bunch of bikers...well that's one way to make an impression!! :)

I do plan on taking part in future missions, but I'm glad that my first was a positive one. (Tiff, why does it seem like it's 'firsts' post week?) Sorry, no pictures from this ride but we were riding in a pretty close formation and I didn't want to hear Michele ask about if my photography technique was safe or not.

* Amalgamation - What the heck is this? I looked it up in Websters and while I understand the thought behind what they want to say, I think I could have come up with a different word. Just me...

** Normally I'd jump all over a chance to pick on the Air Force, but as I welcome a sister into my military, well this just isn't the time. She has made a choice to serve our country and for that she deserves all of our respect.

flash backs continue...

well it's later and I'm still going through videos when I came across this:



Memories are funny things and watching this video I was instantly transported back to my high school years and more specifically to a time when I partook in a controlled substance - pot. Yep, I was a pothead. Anyways, my friends and I used to frequent an arcade near our school and they had a video-jukebox that was constantly playing the latest videos while we pumped quarters into the games. There were several games I got pretty good at but Excitebike is the one that is a part of this memory just because of where it was placed in relation to the video-jukebox. I don't know how many times I've seen that video over the years, but everytime I do, I always seem to remember playing that game at that arcade.

Why did I bring up the pot? I don't know, maybe because a few of the times I played that game, hearing and seeing that video while stoned kind of cemented it into my conscious. Who knows... Doesn't matter either but well, I just thought I'd share a memory.

No where near as profound as Tiff's recent post but my first kiss wasn't any where near as special as hers.

flash backs...

One of the sites I usually hit at least once a day is Fark, it's always worth a good laugh and a place to find some of the more odd stories in the news. Today is no different except this time it wasn't the news but something that has taken me back to a period that helped define who I am today. Music has always played a part in a persons life and while I can't say the 80's produced a lot of good music, it is a period that I do fondly look back at - SO - here's a link that'll take you back to songs you've long since forgotten along with ones that should still be forgotten. (word of warning, I've spent a lot of time going through this watching videos that MTV USED to play)

You all know I like including video clips in my blog, this post is no different, except it's not the Hoff I bring you but a song that'll stick in your head all day!!!!! :) Enjoy.

my blog has been found lacking...

OK,OK, as some of you have pointed out to me, I haven't blogged in a bit. :) While not much of interest has been going on in my life I have been busy catching up with work and helping a friend. While I wouldn't say I'm lacking in the quanity of friends, the number of quality friends that I have is very small so when one of them needs something, everything else goes by the wayside. This particular friend has been there for me when I needed someone to talk to even when it was the same thing over and over again. Even though the frustrations levels got pretty high at times because I kept making the same mistakes, I always had someone to turn to when I needed it. That is what a friend is and she will always be one.

SO besides that, here's a final update from Vegas. :)

Black Hat and DEFCON...what kind of folks attend these things? Well, here's a few examples from DEFCON which of the two, brings out the more....interesting....folks:


What would any event be with out Friar Tuck??


Where can I get a pair of these???


Geek Girl!!!! huba huba


ummm, pig tails can be cute but....not this time


The Wall of Sheep.

What might you ask is this about? Well...for those of you that use wireless to connect your computers around the house, thanks for sharing with everyone around you!! WEP, WPA and WPA2, not as secure as you might think and this wall is an example. This picture was taken just an hour or so after the CON started, by the end of the day, passwords and accounts listed were nearing 100. All the ones listed on this wall were sent in the clear - by that, I mean the individual wasn't using any method of encryption so it was very easy to capture. Methods of encryption available with your standard wireless router such as WEP, WPA and WPA2 do offer you some protection, but still, they all have their weaknesses. Not going to turn this into a class so...if you've got questions, let me know and I'll be glad to offer my opinions and suggestions.

:)

TOGA!!!

Picture's only tell a small part of this night. This blog is about me, so it's just me that you see here. Not Jenny McCarthy (aka Playboy bunny dream girl) or Otis Day and the Knights (Animal House and more...) even they were the star performers of the night... Nope, those pictures will be posted later. Tonight, or this morning how ever you look at it, is about me. I had one awesome fucking time. I had fun wearing a toga and even though it was a rather weird feeling with that free flowing air between the legs....well towards the end of the night I finally got comfortable with it. Oh and by the way, I'm still drunk as I type this post. :) After Otis and crew we went to Pure for a 'after-hours' party...yeah it's a nice club but that picture of the 'golden' girl was the third one I took of her....and the only one where the two of us are in it. You all get the drift....I was thinking very impure thoughts of her but even though she was someone else's eye-candy, she still blushed when I took her picture. Oh.....dreams.... :)

Yeah she caught my fancy.... oh well....

Anyhow, as I stumbled off to my room alone....wishing I had some company....at least I can still say I had a great time.

I'm off to dream land with a smile even though I know how much tomorrow is going to suck.

Good night all, sweet dreams because I know I am going to have some!!!!! :)

Yes you can take the Sailor away from the sea, but you can't take the Sailor out of the gutter!!!!!!!!

Just call me Homer

Yes I have been doing other things besides what you see here...but....this is more interesting since it is not something I do often. I will get some more pictures up soon, got a 'thing' planned for tomorrow that may prove to be interesting but you'll just have to wait to find out more.

:)