DNC

Overall: C-

Trying to make contact with common man in front of 90,000. Common rhetoric. Socialist ideals. "I am my brothers keeper. I am my sisters keeper." This is the language of a man who feels that you need taking care of, not a man that trusts you to take care of yourself. CNN trying to sell you history. Election seems more about making history than voting based on your own agenda.

Bored.

Vacation Pictures

Just put up the vacation pictures for your viewing pleasure. Tried out the new mapping feature on Flickr so you can see where we were. Enjoy.

Summer Vacation

Marathon vacation is over. Erin and I road trippin' all the way to the midwest was a blast. On the way out we traveled up through Niagara falls, around a couple of great lakes in ontario, into UP Michigan, and finally hitting Wisconsin on day 2. We camped one night in Ontario at a sight called 6 mile lake. Not the best camp site but we were there for about 10 hours total, two of which was setting up and taking down camp.

On our way past Toronto we ended up on this elite toll road that didnt have any booths, but instead just he overhead sensors to read the tag you are supposed to have in your car. Needless to say, we did not have said tag and I am anticipating a disciplinary letter and bill from the lovely province of Ontario shortly. But, we got through Toronto in about 20 minute during rush hour, so might be worth it.

Arrived in Wisconsin on day 2 of road trip... arrived to see the grandparents at about 11 pm. Might have been a little too late, as they looked a little tired when we arrived, but they were still excited. We hung with family for a few days. Fishing, chatting, campfires, s'mores, and other stuff you do "up north." It was a blast. Makes me miss midwest summers. Next off to northern Minnesota to the other cabin to hang with grandparents. Campfires, chatting, guns, food and laughter. The weather was georgeous. Warm days, cool nights. Perrrfect.

Then we were back to Wisconsin to camp with Erin's family. They go every year to Boot Lake campsite, which is in the Nicolet National Forest, about 1.5 hours north of Green Bay. Beatiful and quiet up there. We got a great site, and settled in for a week of relaxation. Not used to extended periods of time without washing, but you get used to it after a few days. You get used to your own stench... it was actually kind of a letdown to wash it off. A weeks worth of work literally down the drain. Anway, camping was fun. Hung out with the parents, brothers, neices, etc. Spent days on the "beach" and nights by campfire. No phones, TV, internet, etc. Refreshing.

Back home now, blogging instead of working. Easing back in I guess. Back to work now.