Celebrity Sighting

Ok, so maybe he's not a major celebrity, but to the local Astros community he is. Who is he, you ask? Astros starting 3rd baseman, Morgan Ensberg. Heather and Lisa spotted him at Pacific Sunwear at the Galleria mall yesterday. Still shaking, Heather asked for his autograph for me (How thoughtful!)



Above is the autograph that he so graciously gave Heather. Heather and Lisa said that he was very nice and down to earth. (Heather says he's much better looking without his cap; and Lisa says he looks good in jeans). And to top it all off, Ensberg scored the winning run in last night's bout with the Cubbies. Thanks for the autograph Morgan.

Comment Reply

Thanks to those that have posted comments. Here is a quick reply for the the comment on the "First Console Experience" Post.

The answer is yes and no! For the time being, the answer is no. You cannot see me on any of the cameras unless i'm in the control room...and at the right angle. I currently work in the backroom which has no cameras. As I progress in my training you can find me at the ADCO console. Info on ISS and the control room can be found here. Under the "Interactives" section select "mission control" and learn where everyone sits in the videos you see of the ISS control room. Our position is located in the front left corner of the room.

Enjoy perusing the website...and keep those comments coming.

TiVo-fantastic

Just purchased a new DVD/TiVo digital media server. TiVo is essentially a digital VCR with many more options. Take the tour here for more information about TiVo. Already, it has become useful. Heather wanted to watch a show she's been trying to see for weeks. Well, with TiVo's handy guide and recording functions we found the show and recorded it while we slept, all in digital splendor. I'm still learning the TiVo system, but seems it's full of potential and no more missed movies/tv shows/documentaries/sporting events/etc. I have a little re-wiring to do so that we can watch other channels while we record our favorite programs. This little box will definitely come in handy when the new season of shows start. Cause we all know that we won't have time to catch them all, especially with our busy schedules. TiVo will help out there though. Oh and Dad, remember that bike show we were watching right before you had to leave? Well, i have a few of those recorded for you when you visit next.

Well, i'm going to go do a little re-wiring...then watch a show...WITHOUT COMMERCIALS!!!

Gasoline Baths and My Dad's Hands...

Sometimes, you are gonna get dirty when you do some repair work. Today I fixed our garage door opener. When I was through I had to wash my hands with a gasoline soaked rag. Reminded me of my Dad and all the times I saw him gettin' dirty. Several days ago, I repaired my lawn mower again. This time I replaced the height adjuster mechanism. It was very very loose, and I think, it is the culprit of the erosion on the helical gear. All is well with the lawn mower. All is well with the garage door opener.

Did some more swimming today. Pushed myself a little harder today...and almost went too far. I didn't swim any more laps than last time, but I did them with a little more effort. I think I'm building up some stamina and am no longer as fatigued as before. But I can still feel the burn in most of my muscles. Maybe once I can do a 1000 meters or so, I'll start lifting weights. That's a big maybe...most people know my "fondness" for weight lifting. I'm only a little more than half way there...so there is a lot of time left for me to do my swimming.

Where's winter?? I'm getting tired of the heat! The thermometer on the Cruiser read 104 today. Of course you have to factor out some engine heat, asphalt heat, etc. It was still near or at 100 today...And repairing a garage door opener with the garage closed was not all that much fun. I haven't sweat like that since my years of highschool football...man it's hot!

Well, that's all for tonight...I'm headed to rest my head on my still blackened hands...Don't worry...their pretty clean. I've washed them more times than i can count. Goodnight.