Annual Memorial Weekend BBQ and SHINYS fest!Once again it is time to plan for this year's Memorial Weekend BBQ and SHINY viewing. This year looks good for both SHINY observing (Saturn will be in 'prime view'), plus the weather is wet enough for "blowing up shit". This is a RAIN or SHINE event. I have a large 4-section carport that will be used for ( Read more... )

The "Fourth"Yesterday was pretty much an ordinary day off for me - and I treated it like another Sunday. I did manage to grill up a nice slab of meat (beef) and some veggies, and listened to the massive munitions detonated by the local redneck population. The local fireworks went on for several hours, and continuous noise wrecked my usually ( Read more... )

The Annual Memorial Day Weekend Party!

When? - May 26, 2007 at 4 PM to ??

Where? - At the rustic rural location of Stooge's Field, aka - the home of dr_nebula and the evil Shadow Kitty!

Who? - Anyone on my f-list, margarita_fri and partyatvernards. Guests are also welcome. Just ONE rule - 'play nice ( Read more... )

BBQ & Party @ dr_nebula's

Though I've been talking/planning this for the last 6 weeks, here is the "Official" BBQ party notice. I live in semi-rural, south Douglas County (0.6 miles from Rt. 5), about 6 miles south of I-20, and/or 32 miles from the Mexican Lido. I have over 2 acres of land and a large 4-car carport to set up picnic tables and BBQ area. ( Read more... )

So do you like to blow shit up? Get excited about the 4th of July or New Year's Eve? Or like Beavis - by getting a major rush by saying FIRE! FIRE!
Well, wait no more. This is the ultimate 'boom' simulator. Instead of blowing of miniscule fireworks, or even uber-puny RPG's and howitzer rounds - why not 'crash' whole galaxies of billions of stars ( Read more... )

Last night I had a great time at the 10dimensions, vernard and company's New Year Eve bash. A full accounting of the numerous LJ attendees will likely come forth in the next day or so at partyatvernards - so there's no use listing them here. There was lots of great eat's including uber-deadly chocolately/cookie treats, massive carbo-packing goodies (mac n' cheese, casseroles and ( Read more... )