Sunday, June 28, 2009
Kids Pictures
Our summer pictures. I still have the work camera after a trip to Houston, so we decided to punish the kids by making them dress up, fixing their hair, and forcing them to sit still and smile. Here are a few of the almost 200 pictures we captured.
This is Caden's fighting face.
Collin.
No problems getting good pictures of Madison. We had plenty to choose from.
This is Caden's fighting face.
Collin.
No problems getting good pictures of Madison. We had plenty to choose from.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Weekend Project
Last weekend I decided to build a desk to get our 2nd computer off of the card table. My goals were to keep it simple and inexpensive, yet functional. I was able to build this with a minimal amount of cuts. When you suck at cutting a straight line like I do (using a circular saw and straight edge) this becomes very important. All pieces started off as 2'x4' sheets of MDF. The top and backs were not cut at all. The sides were only cut to the proper height (so 1 cut), and the bottom shelf was cut into a U (1 complex cut with a jig saw). Total cost so far is about $60.
The top is set off the back by 1-1/2" and acts as a continuous cable pass. The bottom shelf wraps around so I have a place for the CPU and other junk. Below is the almost final version. I added a center brace from the floor to the underside of the top for strength. I still have some clean-up work to do, including painting the desk.
The best part of this is that I can easily modify the desk to suit my needs. I'm going to add a monitor stand that allows the keyboard to slide under the monitor and free up desk space, and possibly a false panel at the bottom to hide the many cables and power cords that add clutter.
The top is set off the back by 1-1/2" and acts as a continuous cable pass. The bottom shelf wraps around so I have a place for the CPU and other junk. Below is the almost final version. I added a center brace from the floor to the underside of the top for strength. I still have some clean-up work to do, including painting the desk.
The best part of this is that I can easily modify the desk to suit my needs. I'm going to add a monitor stand that allows the keyboard to slide under the monitor and free up desk space, and possibly a false panel at the bottom to hide the many cables and power cords that add clutter.
10 Years At Acoustic Dimensions
Last month was my 10 year anniversary at Acoustic Dimensions. It's hard to believe that 10 years ago Kerry and I left Oklahoma after just buying a house and moved down to Dallas. Neither of us have any regrets over the decision. We have wonderful friends here in Texas and are very happy.
To celebrate, the company threw me a surprise lunch party. I spent most of the morning talking on the phone, oblivious to the happenings and plannings around me. Elaborate early warning systems were setup to alert people to my presence to make sure I didn't find the banners and pictures they were printing. The systems were never used (which is good because I don't think they really worked). Kerry was able to sneak herself and the kids into the back room without me knowing, even though she parked right outside my office window. The kids loved coming to my work and had a great time playing in my office.
To celebrate, the company threw me a surprise lunch party. I spent most of the morning talking on the phone, oblivious to the happenings and plannings around me. Elaborate early warning systems were setup to alert people to my presence to make sure I didn't find the banners and pictures they were printing. The systems were never used (which is good because I don't think they really worked). Kerry was able to sneak herself and the kids into the back room without me knowing, even though she parked right outside my office window. The kids loved coming to my work and had a great time playing in my office.
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