Mon, 11 Jul 2005

Moving the Blog!

I've decided to move my future blog posts to a new home - Blogger. The new Alan's Place has a few things going for it that this one does not, mostly related to ease of use in regards to uploading pictures and the like. So, if you want to see my future rantings, make sure to check it out.

posted at: 14:38 | path: /general | permanent link to this entry

Tue, 28 Jun 2005

Zombie Dogs Soon to Rule Over Us All

And on behalf of the entire population of the planet earth, I welcome our new masters and quickly point out that there are many others who are surely more savory and tasty than I. Surely you will need willing and complacent accessories to your dining, so count me in!

In a more serious vein, This story is neat in a real creepy way. Scientists managed to drain the blood of living dogs, replacing it with a near freezing saline solution. The animals stopped breathing, had no heartbeat or brain activity - they were clinically dead. Three hours later, their blood was replaced, and after a quick jump start of the ole' ticker, the dogs were revived.

Human trials "should be realised within a year". *Cue spooky, doomsday style music...*

posted at: 08:55 | path: /science | permanent link to this entry

Instant Classics Library from Amazon

So you have $8,000 burning a hole in your pocket, and and urgent desire to create your own library of the classics - what do you do? Shop around, buying each classic title individually? What a pain in the arse!

Well, you are in luck. You can buy 1,082 classic titles from Amazon for the low, low price of $7989.99. The Penguin Classics Library Complete Collection weighs in at over 700 pounds, and the offer comes with free shipping! So hop right on that offer, and let me know how much shelf space those books take up, will you?

posted at: 08:42 | path: /books | permanent link to this entry

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

Wednesday Double Shot Surf Report

With the wind showing up for my lunch time surf breaks, I thought it might be a good idea to try a dawn patrol session today. To make a long story short, it was the best surf in weeks, and I made the most of it. The water was like sheet glass, with peaks jacking up and offering shoulders to rip on, with lots of speed. Damn, that was great!

Lunch was windy, choppy, mixed up, etc. After the morning session, it was definitely a let down. However, this is the norm here during spring, so perhaps more morning sessions will be on tap for me.

posted at: 15:22 | path: /surf | permanent link to this entry

Tue, 31 May 2005

Tuesday Afternoon Surf Report

After being out of the water for almost one week, I was going surfing no matter what the conditions were. And today, they were small and junky, with a bit of wind added in for good measure. I made the best of the marginal conditions and had a good time getting back in the water again. It also looks like we'll be getting a bit of swell over the next few days.

posted at: 15:35 | path: /surf | permanent link to this entry