New Camcorder!

Through my work, I earn "Spirit Points" as you accomplish things...and eventually you can look at a catalog and buy something. Reminds me of when I was a kid and sold Christmas wrapping paper or cards to earn points for random things. Times have changed, since I was able to eek enough for a new Sony Handycam Camcorder! It arrived this week, just in time for our trip to Europe, and we played with it a bit last night. I'm impressed so far! The low light shooting might need some adjusting (not sure if it's a mode thing or if that's how it is) but I think the normal light shooting is amazing thus far.

It writes to the DVD as you record, which is crazy, so no more tape chewing!!! WOOOT!!!!!!!

This morning has mostly been trying to secure a room in Amsterdam - we have one at the Renaissance Inn but staying at an American hotel on our last night in Europe will likely be the last thing on our minds. Really!

Today should be preparing the packing list and tightening up our website for its release to the fam!

Tschüß!

We are just two geeks

Early in our relationship, I thought I was the “geek” of the family. I love Star Trek, fantasy books, computers, Lord of the Rings, new and old David Bowie, etc. Then, we started to discover Ryan’s affinity toward cars, hair product, and electronics. We both eventually settled on the wonderful fact that we are both deep, life-long geeks.

Which means we are perfectly suited for each other. I make sure our wireless network is up (just bought a new Apple base station -- fast!), computers are updated, and that we see the newest Star Trek movie. Ryan makes sure the cars are cool, our hair is rocking, and the music sounds good.


Along the lines of the last comment, we did invest in our first set of speakers -- they are amazing! Also, a new Rotel receiver...all in preparation for the TV stand and TV that we have yet to buy -- waiting for our other house to close before we commit to it.

Craigslist update -- I put 6 things up last night and so far 5 are claimed! Hopefully they all pan out and I get can rid of things this afternoon. I love craigslist because you’re not just selling it...you’re “passing it on” to another family. I sold our fake ficus tree for $2 -- we’ve had it for 8 years and it has been in every single apartment/condo/house of ours...but I wanted to give it to someone who would enjoy and appreciate that.

Tschüss!