etbits.com http://etbits.com/photos Photos and Such Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:34:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 test http://etbits.com/photos/2012/01/03/test-4/ http://etbits.com/photos/2012/01/03/test-4/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:34:46 +0000 Eddie Tuggle http://etbits.com/photos/?p=120 test

]]> http://etbits.com/photos/2012/01/03/test-4/feed/ 0 No Mouse In The House http://etbits.com/photos/2012/01/02/no-mouse-in-the-house/ http://etbits.com/photos/2012/01/02/no-mouse-in-the-house/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:20:28 +0000 Eddie Tuggle http://etbits.com/photos/?p=113 After using a mouse for the past 20 years, I’ve decided to go mouse-less.  I love using the trackpad on my MacBook Pro, so I’m hoping for some measure of success with Apple’s magic Trackpad.

I think the real trick will be how it performs during development in FlashBuilder and during my workflow with Lightroom and Photoshop.

So far, so good!

No Mouse In The House

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There were several things to finish up before the bookshelf arrived.  We need that crappy “popcorn” ceiling scraped and re-textured with knockdown texture, and of course, a new coat of paint on the walls and ceiling.

After the walls and ceiling were taken care of, we noticed the carpet was really showing it’s age.  Rightly so, it’s the original carpet installed in 1986.  Off to Lowe’s to find some carpet made out of corn.  For order to installation in two weeks.

Finally, the room (actually the whole house) is looking really good.  Off to IKEA to purchase the bookshelves.

Since I no longer have a Suburban, I have to pay IKEA to deliver the 10 boxes.  To my surprise, we’re getting same day delivery.  All for $49!  In my opinion, that’s a bargain.   So I’m pretty happy with the room, but there’s still something missing.  It would be really nice to have a nice wood desk to match the bookshelves.

So, two days ago, Theresa and I head out looking for suitable furniture.  It didn’t take too long, and delivery as setup for New Year’s Day.

The desk and credenza were delivered at 9:30AM New Year’s Day, and I re-arranged and re-hooked up my computer equipment while the Bronco’s were getting spanked. :-(

It seems like it’s taken forever, but it’s finally done.  Seems fitting the new room was finished on New Year’s Day.

A New Year, A New Room

 

]]> http://etbits.com/photos/2012/01/01/a-new-year-a-new-room/feed/ 0 New Year’sEve http://etbits.com/photos/2011/12/31/new-yearseve/ http://etbits.com/photos/2011/12/31/new-yearseve/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:28:38 +0000 Eddie Tuggle http://etbits.com/photos/?p=106 New Year’s Eve is always a fun time.  Getting together with friends and family is always enjoyable.  Tonight is our yearly progressive dinner.  Starting with apps at Lisa and Brad’s house, then head to Jeff and Jennifer’s for soup.  Judy and John are cooking the main course, and we’re finishing up at my house with lattes, fondue , and crème brûlée.

Megan and Hilary are headed to friend’s houses tonight for food and fun (not too much fun Megan).  Hilary sure looks beautiful heading to Kyle’s house for the night.

 

New Year's Eve

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Great Smells

]]> http://etbits.com/photos/2011/12/30/dog-day/feed/ 0 Anniversary http://etbits.com/photos/2011/12/29/anniversary/ http://etbits.com/photos/2011/12/29/anniversary/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:18:40 +0000 Eddie Tuggle http://etbits.com/photos/?p=98 Today is our 28th wedding anniversary.  We’re celebrating by heading to Cafe Tera Cotta in Littleton for a nice dinner.  Theresa more beautiful today than the day we were married.  Love ya hon’

]]> http://etbits.com/photos/2011/12/29/anniversary/feed/ 0 Not Much Getting Done http://etbits.com/photos/2011/12/28/not-much-getting-done/ http://etbits.com/photos/2011/12/28/not-much-getting-done/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:13:21 +0000 Eddie Tuggle http://etbits.com/photos/?p=94 Not much getting done today.  Watched a bit of TV and walked the dog.  Lola’s expression kinda sums up the day.

Nothing To Do

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Now the only decision is which pancake offering to order.  Decisions, decisions.

 

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Over a month later, Megan is quite excited, and proud of her new Honda Accord.  While not brand new, it’s new to her and in great shape with only 77K miles.

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We pre-made three lasagnas: veggie, sausage, and white.  Sure seem like about as much work as the turkey.  I was surprised. We did have more time in the morning to open presents with the kids.

Lola kinda sums up the whole day with her excitement for her stocking.  Everyone should be so excited and focused.

Focused

 

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