Tonight's Adventure

That's right, Hot Tuna, tonight, the Fillmore. Hello San Francisco. I'll be there. I'm the one not on any drugs.

Have a great weekend!

Danny and Jenna's Party

Finally, after that January wedding some partying! Not that we didn't party that night, but it was fun to have the wedding party this past weekend. Great to see everyone again! The party was done this weekend because these two have been busy accomplishing many of those things couples accomplish. One thing being, having this party in their new house. Yeah Danny and Jenna, I am so proud of you guys. PS-thanks for watching Cooper...looks like Cee Cee didn't mind at all.

Final Day

I like this one of my Mom spending some time with Ava during one of our last days at the house.

The Movers

If you know me, you know I have an abdunance of complicated electronic devices (toys). Plasma TV, Mothership (my desktop computer), the XBOX, Monitors, laptops, etc. So, naturally a move makes me nervous. There's lots of precious stuff in my computer. Stereo components are fragile. This is the second time we have used this company and we are pretty much unpacked with only a broken table. On top of the well done move, these guys were courteous, professional, helpful, and worked hard. Yeah that all our stuff is here and accounted for and if anyone needs to hire a mover in the near future this is my recommmendation! I'm sure we all know how much of a nightmare moving can be. I think we did just fine and I am proud of my family for working together to make it a successful move.

San Jose

We've made it to San Jose and we now have email, internet, cable, etc. Still pretty busy with all the unpacking, work issues, and traveling between the two cities but I'll share this one of Ava enjoying her new back yard.

Happy Father's Day!!!

Before I do pack up, one more post. May not get the chance by Sunday to wish all the dads a Happy Father's Day.




My father's day just got a lot cooler. I was given the a-ok to order the lens I have dreweled over as my dream lens for the past half a year. Did not even get the usual comment, "you're pictures are just fine the way they are." Love ya babe. We feel that we did a great job getting the house in order to sell and I will allow Sue a Nordstom shopping spree or something. This is no toy, and I can't wait to see what I am able to produce with its help.

Introducing the Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens. No, there is no graviton power converter.

Moving On - Goodbye Sacramento

From the Family and I, goodbye Sacramento. I will be pretty busy finishing up work and getting stuff done for the move to San Jose which takes place this Thursday. So, updates will be down for a couple of weeks.

Back From San Jose

Well, that was a fun filled weekend. All day Saturday I tested. Multiple choice, essay, 1.5 mile run, obstacle course, and rescue course. Passed everything. Only thing not graded thus far was the essay. Then there was today. A day in my personal history. The dreaded panel interview. Yikes! I have never "botched" an interview but the second I walked out of the interview room I knew this adventure was over for now. A large amount of attention was put into the city of San Jose itself and not knowing too much about the city I fumbled. As I continued to fumble on some 0f these questions I could feel my confidence fade. When questions were asked that I had rehearsed, and not only for this interview, but questions I've known to prepare for, for all interviews, I drew blanks. What the F was wrong with me? It was a downhill experience from the moment I sat down.

As I figured, when the assault was over, a sergeant came out and asked me a few more questions. He came to the conclusion that I was nervous and invited me back in December to try again.

Things that make me feel better about this. (aka Excuses)

1. Ava caused a large amount of lost sleep last night.
2. I am moving!! I am picking up my life and moving it to a new and strange place. And I want to make a complete career change at the exact same time? I really need to give myself a little bit of time to adjust.
3. The opportunity to actually obtain a degree is in front of me. Maybe psychologically I want to do this first.

So, this will be behind me and I will move forward again. Thanks everyone for wishing me luck.

San Jose PD

So, the house is sold and we are moving to San Jose. A while ago I took a personal history questionaire which is the first step in applying to the San Jose Police department and passed. This was then followed by a seminar and a practice physical agility event. During the seminar I added to the possibility that police work would be something that I would really enjoy as a career for the remainder of my working days. There are a lot of different departments/jobs within this agency which excites me! Who knows what I could get into in the next few years. Also during the seminar I discovered that the written test would be a bit more of a challenge than the one I took with the CHP. Along with an essay there are memory questions. According to the practice test I took, these memory questions are hard! I passed the practice test, so that is a good sign.

I will be spending the weekend in San Jose again. This time, at 7:45 tomorrow morning I will be submitting mysef to this written/essay test. They grade the written immediately. If I pass, I will continue on to a 1.5 mile run later that afternoon. (CHP had a 500 yard run) I have to accomplish this in under 14 minutes. No problem. Upon completing the run I will move to the 6 foot wall that I must jump over in 9 seconds. I did it in 2 at the practice. Then, I will have to rescue an 85 pound dummy and drag it through a course which I passed fairly easily on practice day. Finally, I will have to run an obstacle course which I also passed on practice day. Assuming I pass all this tomorrow, I will be scheduled for the dreaded panel interview on Sunday. This is where you sit in front of 3 people and conduct an interview. Yikes! Luckily I have some practice at this also.

So, have a great weekend and wish me some luck.

PS-Yes I am still doing the CHP thing. I am slotted for the testing again in August.

Scenes From the Day

Someone Took Some Shots of Me!!!

Thanks to Brandon for having the guts to pick up my ever so complicated camera and take some shots of me! Too bad he missed my 180 spin into a whirlybird but these are good enough :) Did I mention I love water, sun, and boards?

This is me being towed behind my 2004 Calabria Pro V. I did not fall during the making of this photo.

Gone Boatin'

Time for some real summer fun. She's all ready for the season and filled with gas. However, 65 gallons at well over $3 a gallon is not fun. But I do say well worth it. And I do think I'll take the camera with me today and try to get some action shots. Have a great day!

Sold

It's a crazy California market but the house has sold. Now, on to the next step in life.