Sunday, August 31, 2014
Jake on a Ledge
A "Jake Burlap" drawing (ballpoint pen). Scotland, 1927, during the solar eclipse. Colored version later, as well as the story, on his site!
Saturday, August 30, 2014
MQ 2014 - Three: Barrett Mountain
I climbed Barrett Mountain, part of the Wapack Trail, today from roughly 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
As I was putting on my socks and hiking boots in my car on the road near the Windblown Ski Area, I startled a flock of 20 or so wild turkeys!
I came upon a woman and her Lab retriever within the first few minutes, and after greeting both (and getting muddy from the dog), I continued up the trail. It was a great hike. I stopped frequently for photos and water, and to just look around. I saw a large hawk on the way up, and then again on my descent. Awesome.
At the summit I met an old man in his 70's who was a bit turned around. Apparently he had been hiking for the past 4 hours, having begun his walk at Mount Watatic! Talk about a motivator. I steered him in the right direction, and then ate an apple before beginning my descent, with the music of Cuushe playing on my iPod.
Notes: It was sunny, dry and in the 70's. The air smelled fantastic. I wore my Orijeans selvedge to break them in hard (my legs sweated like crazy today, and my they are still blue from 'denim dust'!). Hike times were 54 minutes up, and about a half-hour down.
What a day.
As I was putting on my socks and hiking boots in my car on the road near the Windblown Ski Area, I startled a flock of 20 or so wild turkeys!
I came upon a woman and her Lab retriever within the first few minutes, and after greeting both (and getting muddy from the dog), I continued up the trail. It was a great hike. I stopped frequently for photos and water, and to just look around. I saw a large hawk on the way up, and then again on my descent. Awesome.
At the summit I met an old man in his 70's who was a bit turned around. Apparently he had been hiking for the past 4 hours, having begun his walk at Mount Watatic! Talk about a motivator. I steered him in the right direction, and then ate an apple before beginning my descent, with the music of Cuushe playing on my iPod.
Notes: It was sunny, dry and in the 70's. The air smelled fantastic. I wore my Orijeans selvedge to break them in hard (my legs sweated like crazy today, and my they are still blue from 'denim dust'!). Hike times were 54 minutes up, and about a half-hour down.
What a day.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Labor Day Weekend - To Do List
A list of potential activities for this weekend:
I'll post an 'after' photo late Monday night or Tuesday morning.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Comics - Waning Superpowers
Last week I trimmed my pull list for comics from both DC and Marvel.
I had taken a nearly two-year break from marvel when they decided to blend all of the heroes from the X-Men and Avengers, thus removing the uniqueness of each group. But "All-New X-Men" brought me back. Meanwhile, DC went all 'New 52' on the world, and after supporting the endeavor for over two years, I've had far too many titles cancelled out from under me to continue with a 'hope for the best' outlook.
I find it amazing that my total buys will consist of more titles from Dark Horse, Image, Dynamite, etc... than the Big Two. So:
DC:
I had taken a nearly two-year break from marvel when they decided to blend all of the heroes from the X-Men and Avengers, thus removing the uniqueness of each group. But "All-New X-Men" brought me back. Meanwhile, DC went all 'New 52' on the world, and after supporting the endeavor for over two years, I've had far too many titles cancelled out from under me to continue with a 'hope for the best' outlook.
I find it amazing that my total buys will consist of more titles from Dark Horse, Image, Dynamite, etc... than the Big Two. So:
DC:
- Aquaman
- Aquaman and the Others
- Flash
- All-Star Western (soon to be finished)
Marvel:
- All-New X-Men
- Amazing X-Men
- Uncanny X-Men
- Cyclops
The rest: Five Ghosts, Starlight, Flash Gordon, Low, Doc Savage, Astro City (DC, but not really), Star Wars (ending soon at Dark Horse, bought out by Marvel), Velvet, Eerie, Creepy, Black Science, and Dark Horse Comics Presents.
DC will (perhaps) get me back when there is a new "Legion of Super-Heroes" book, and when the JLA goes back to the icons. Marvel will have to use a sieve on the Avengers books to weed out most of the non-traditional members if they want my dollars back.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Beer & Sunset
Lake 6 - 8 pm, floating with 2 red Hook ESBs!
The sky was nearly cloudless, and the temp was 88 degrees (but dry).
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Sunset & Beer
Ballast Point Brewing Company's Sculpin IPA - SO good!
...and yet another amazing sunset down at the lake (the 2 photos were taken 15 minutes apart, 7:45 pm and 8:00 pm).
...and yet another amazing sunset down at the lake (the 2 photos were taken 15 minutes apart, 7:45 pm and 8:00 pm).
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Movie Time
I went to see "Guardians of the Galaxy" in Gardner with Jason & Stacie & the kids, Sarah & the kids, Mom, and Jaymi & 2 of her kids, just as the skies opened for a downpour. It was pretty kick-ass. When we got home, Sawyer & I were drawing (as Cooper looked on), and I drew Groot from memory (no photo reference):
Friday, August 1, 2014
Red Sox Wednesdays
I went to the Red Sox-Blue Jays game on Wednesday with my family. Jason bought 25 tickets for: Dad & Ma, me, Kevin & Holly + 3 kids, Sarah & Jon + 4 kids, himself & Stacie + 3 kids, Jaymi & Chad + 3 kids, and his best friend Ted.
Ma drove Dad, me, and nephews Sawyer & Jared to the game. I had a random 2-minute chat about my Boneyard Surf Shop t-shirt with a cute girl on the walk into the stadium (her parents have a home on Martha's Vineyard). I had a blast, sitting on an end seat next to nephews Hayden & Cooper, and tweeting about the game with them, and nieces Ryan & Celia. I had a pretzel & a bottle of water early, and then later I fetched soft-serve ice cream cones for Dad, Ma & myself. Ma drove me & Dad home, and we arrived at midnight, with an amazing full-family memory for the ages in the books. Thanks Jason!
Ma drove Dad, me, and nephews Sawyer & Jared to the game. I had a random 2-minute chat about my Boneyard Surf Shop t-shirt with a cute girl on the walk into the stadium (her parents have a home on Martha's Vineyard). I had a blast, sitting on an end seat next to nephews Hayden & Cooper, and tweeting about the game with them, and nieces Ryan & Celia. I had a pretzel & a bottle of water early, and then later I fetched soft-serve ice cream cones for Dad, Ma & myself. Ma drove me & Dad home, and we arrived at midnight, with an amazing full-family memory for the ages in the books. Thanks Jason!
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