Archives for: March 2006
Busy Builder
By karstentb on Mar 29, 2006 | In Homelife, Photos
Since moving back to NC, my books have been in stacks and boxes and cluttering up my desk, so I decided I need bookshelves. I went to Lowes and bought some lumber and screws and such and got to work. It was fun building stuff, but then I had to rearrange… more »
Turtlehead Peak
By karstentb on Mar 28, 2006 | In Outdoors, Photos
My first full day in Las Vegas found me at my favorite spot on Earth, Red Rock Canyon. Rei and I decided to do the Turtlehead Peak trail, one of the more difficult hikes accessible from the scenic loop in the park. The hike itself covers five miles, two… more »
Lone Mountain
By karstentb on Mar 28, 2006 | In Outdoors, Photos
My second day in Vegas found me hiking another continuously steep desert hike, this time at Lone Mountain. A couple of years ago, when I lived up at the foot of the mountain, I used to trek the half-mile from base to peak quite often. At that time, the a… more »
Birthday In Vegas
By karstentb on Mar 28, 2006 | In Entertainment, Photos
The night before my birthday Rei surprised me with a night at the Flamingo. It was a very nice thought, as I had actually wanted to stay on the strip during the weekend of my birthday, but it was a bit pricey. Anyhow, I was still adjusting from East coas… more »
11 Pound Balls
By karstentb on Mar 28, 2006 | In Entertainment, Photos
My last night in Vegas-- well, the night I thought was gonna be my last-- I went bowling at Orleans with Rei and Marshall and Charles Anthony and his chick friend Desi. As usual, I sucked. The eleven pound balls I can throw pretty easily but Rei says the… more »
White Rock Loop
By karstentb on Mar 27, 2006 | In Outdoors, Photos
Some of Rei's friends are in the habit of going hiking on Sunday mornings, and that suited me just fine on the Sunday that I was visiting. I had wanted to go up to Mud Wash Narrows, hike the four mile canyon then camp overnight beachside along the far no… more »
A Mixed Return
By karstentb on Mar 27, 2006 | In Announcements, Photos
I'd been away from my own bed for sixteen nights, and it felt good to get back into it last night. I finally had my own pillows and mattress that I'm used to, and my white noise machine that helps me sleep.
Unfortunately, when I woke up I had to unpac… more »
RIP Chipper
By karstentb on Mar 23, 2006 | In Announcements, Photos
ChipperMay 2005 - March 21, 2006
On Tuesday, March 21, 2006, after ten happy months of life, Chipper,also known as Chippers and Chippereedoo, passed away.He is survived by his brother, Hucklebuck. During his short life, his favorite activities included… more »
The Weekend Before Vegas
By karstentb on Mar 15, 2006 | In Homelife, Outdoors, Photos
As I usually do on the weekends, I traveled down to my mom's house to visit the family. I usually on stay Saturday night, but since my Tuesday flight to Vegas was leaving from Charlotte, I stayed Sunday and Monday night as well.Mom and my sis bought me a… more »
Surveys I Only Do When I'm Bored
By karstentb on Mar 9, 2006 | In Surveys
I am not a fan of bulletins in general, so I'm just posting this from the bulletin I rec'd to the blog here. I'm bored. I apologize in advance for wasting your time.
1. WOULD YOU GET BACK WITH YOUR EX IF YOU COULD?Not the first two,… more »
An Idol Mind
By karstentb on Mar 8, 2006 | In Dreams, Photos
I don't watch much television, but my dad and brother watch that American Idol show quite often. Apparently new episodes air twice daily every single day of the week. Seems that way, anyhow. Even when I don't see the show, except in passing as I walk thr… more »
Tory's Den and Falls
By karstentb on Mar 8, 2006 | In Outdoors, Photos
On Monday I drove the thirty miles from home up to Hanging Rock State Park, near Danbury, NC. Since it was chilly and raining, I had to hold off until the rain let up around noon. The winding mountain roads the last few miles before reaching the trailhea… more »
Somebody Please Pay The Rent
By karstentb on Mar 2, 2006 | In Movies
My senior year in high school I bought the soundtrack to Rent, the smash Broadway musical. It was a 'box set' of 2 long-play cassettes which got a lot of airtime in my car. I've never been a really big fan of musicals, but this one was and is different i… more »