Lightning

Lightning
Originally uploaded by matneym

A good light show last night. Been playing with the camera trying to capture the lighting. This was one of the better shots.

Updates!

Been a while since I posted here. Been busy with my Lockergnome blog, Flickr, Twitter and Myspace. If nothing is here visit those sites too.

Troy

Troy Castle
Originally uploaded by matneym

Just down the road from the house.

Whitesnake and Def Leppard

New music this week in the house from Whitesnake and Def Leppard.

Whitesnake - Good To Be Bad

It has been a while since there has been a new CD from Coverdale and company but it is worth the wait. A real grower and it has been in constant rotation since picking it up.

Def Leppard - Songs From The Sparkle Lounge

A real disappointment but after X I guess I wasn't expecting a whole lot. The covers CD "Yeah" was fun but musically this just seems like the band doesn't know who they want to be. This one won't get much time after this week I imagine. Oh well....

Been a while

Been a while since I've posted anything. Time just slips by and before you know it....well what ever. Been a busy day working in the yard. It was a gorgeous day and I had to take advantage of it.

I did put a few new pictures up on Flickr that I took at the NHRA drag races that I attended Friday at Gateway International Raceway which is just down the road. Take a look and leave a comment if you like.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/matneym/

Meet Woody, the bird with a massive pecker that's triple the normal size

LOL!!! This was my first successful Fark submission.

Meet Woody, the bird with a massive pecker that's triple the normal size

Cat Found

CatFound
Originally uploaded by hedwig_the_owl

This is priceless. The caption for the photo is dead on.

Author Arthur C. Clarke dies

Damn.

:-(

Brett Favre retires

As a Packer fan I hate to see him go but he goes out on his terms. The upcoming season is going to be strange with him not playing. Thanks Brett for making the game enjoyable.

 

I took this photo last December when the Packers came to town to play the Rams.

Ebay Kitteh!

Enter the ICHC online Poker Cats Contest!

Guitarist JEFF HEALEY Passes Away

Damn, another fine musician has passed away. RIP Jeff.

Guitarist JEFF HEALEY Passes Away

The weekend is here

Been a while since I've posted. I'm glad the weekend is here. The home show is going on over at the America's center in St. Louis so we'll be spending Saturday there. Hopefully back in time so I can get a good nap in. Need to catch up on sleep.

Schmap.com

Wow, I'm nothing but an amaeuter photographer but one of my pictures was included in the St. Louis guide at schmap.com. I was surprised when they asked permission and even more surprised when they told me it was included. It helps when the picture is of Brett Favre getting ready to set a new record.

3 years ago

It was 3 years ago today that I officially became retired from the Air Force and became a civilian again. I've never regretted my time in the Air Force, or that I retired. Still work as a contractor for the Air Force which has made the transition easier in many ways. Regardless, 3 years...hard to believe.

Is it summer yet?

One of the frog hose bumpers sticking out of the snow.

How many 5 year olds...

31

Now it all makes sense.

Link to the author's blog.

Commercials you won't see in the US.

A commercial you would never see here in the US. :-)


Real Sex Education - The most amazing home videos are here

Andrew Olmsted

I didn't know Andrew Olmsted personally, but having served a career in the military I do know him. Those who serve or have served know what I am talking about. May he rest in peace, and to his family my condolences.

Andrew Olmsted

Another year gone, another one coming

Another year gone. My wife and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary and our son turned 16. Unfortunately my grandfather died and all of my grandparents are now deceased. But that is life, it goes on, the good and bad. But over all I can't complain and I hope that 2008 is a good year. So Happy New Year to all that read this blog.

Mike