Category archive for "Living the dream"

Shiny Spot Web Services website refresh…again

In a never-ending quest to actually love my own website’s design, I’ve done some tweaks and relaunched Shiny Spot Web Services this fine Memorial Day.
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Glenn Ritchie, Fullerton Realtor – a fair dinkum kinda guy

I’m not one to promote business people, but today I’ll make an exception. Let me tell you about Glenn Ritchie, a realtor in Fullerton, CA.
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Lazy OC Englishman

So, it’s been nearly two months since my last post. I’ve definitely lost my writing mojo.
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Rising gas prices again and whining Americans

The cost of gas rises again and the news channels send out their roving reporters to track down the dimmest fucktards they can find filling up their cars.
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Rep. Ed Royce: why do you not want me to have healthcare?

It’s a grey day for America as the Republican led House of Representatives have voted to repeal President Obama’s healthcare reform bill.
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Wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley

As part of my “birthday fortnight” celebrations (it was my 40th) along with three friends, Jenn and I took at trip to wine country in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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“Feeling the love” at weddings

As I recover from a busy couple of weeks, it’s time to reflect on the whole wedding thing.
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Camping in Big Sur with a beagle

Firepit at Riverside Campground, Big Sur

Drying clothes in preparation for the great smores-off

This past week we headed off for a camping trip to Big Sur. It was Brian’s first road-trip so it was also a test of his car-riding and tent-sleeping skills. Jennifer’s sister and her husband were also camping with us at Riverside Campground in Big Sur, so it was a real family affair.
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Take me out to the ball game – again

Wahey! The 2010 MLB season is upon us, and the O.C. Englishman is in hog-heaven again.
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O.C. hiking club

For the past few months I have been partaking in hikes with the O.C. hiking club. Their website is part of meetup.com – a site where anyone with an interest can set a group or club which then allows others to find and join them.
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