Thieves & Friends

My friend J, Jessica and Skyler came out to California this week to visit. We spent a few hours together which was very nice. Wish we could have spent more time together to really catch up, but always very nice to be together. Pictured is J and Skyler and Natalia and me in Big Bear Lake.

Temperatures continue to drop but snow not expected anytime soon in Running Springs. However snow before Halloween is not rare. Haven't been playing much Borderlands lately and hoping to jump online again to max out my first character.

Finished reading Bitter Seeds by Ian Tregillis and found it a bit entertaining. Will read the next one in the series. With this book I finished my Goodreads Challenge which was one of my new year's resolutions. I will keep reading at my pace to the end of the year to see how many books I end up reading in a year. I will try to go for 40. My next book will be a SciFi classic in the Foundation by Issac Asimov. Came across Star Wars: From The Adventures Of Luke Skywalker ghost written by Alan Dean Foster in my brother's container of books.

Did you know there are more than just 2 candidates for presidency of the United States of America? If you didn't then the media has done a great job brainwashing you. Here is a list.

PSA - Coffee + Chili = Not a good combination.

I've managed for a while to not get involved in discussing cycling scandals but I had to point out that George Hincapie, now retired has finally admitted to cheating. Just post a generic statement saying you're sorry and saying you want to clean up the sport but not before I retire. Never apologize for taking from others and stealing money. But, these news were just the beginning of what came later that day. The USADA released to the public their case and findings. I have read about half of the case thus far and it doesn't shock me as over the years many knew but now we can all put the pieces in place and timelines. Simply amazing what Lance has done to the sport. I truly hope in the end he suffers as much as he has made others. This man not only lied repeatedly over the years but stole much from so many riders in the sport. Riders whom never got that chance to make the breakthrough to professional cycling because of his cheating and helping others cheat. He even took from his "friends" the reason why they loved the sport. Lance managed to cover himself with his Livestrong Foundation and using that power/money to threaten many. One question I have had for years and am not afraid to ask - Is Lance's cancer a cause of his many years of doping? USADA only went as far as 1998 to start their claims, but I am sure it started much earlier than that. Over the next few weeks we will see this growing and more may come out and I'm sure Lance will continue to lie and call others liars as he has done for so many years. Either way looks like his sanctions will not be much. I only hope riders and companies start to sue him as he lied to so many and broke so many agreements. We seem to live in a world that it is OK to do bad things but as long as you confess to them it makes them alright. Here is the legal complaint >>

Red Dawn (1984) gets re-released in BluRay with fake cover art. Who approved this for this classic movie? Either way a movie everyone must see. Why? Never fear, The United States of America will always be safe.

Geek News - Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers) to be in Avengers 2. Another Godzilla movie may be in the works. Armie Hammer new Batman for Justice League movie? Uncanny Avengers hits shelves this week. Rumors of a X-Men Vs. Avengers movie already floating.

Don't forget to catch Episode 2 of The Guild on the Geek & Sundry Channel.

My BFF In SoCal.

Thanks to a friend, Natalia watched the Gremlins. So many classics I want my daughter to know. Again went to see Granny Gretchen read stories, but we were the only ones there. Got my snow-blower ready and got nice progress on my wood splitting.

My work situation has gotten better. I figured it would. I'm sure my new manager was told I am unhappy and want to change departments and well, they can't have that. Just let me be and do my job is all I ask for. I deal with many problems many don't want to deal with.

Well, with gas prices shooting up I will remain home as much as possible. I was hoping to also have money to go out but that will not happen anytime soon. Sucks because my BFF and his family is in SoCal and it is very hard to get out to where he is at. Weather due to keep cooling down through the early part of this week and word of possible snow over 7,000'.

For those of you that know what the picture on top means, good on you! When I saw this I was thinking - Oh, Hell NO! Stop with the remakes already. But a BluRay release with digital copy, extras, deleted scenes, 3D, holographic mode (oops, not yet) should be released. Next week E.T. gets a BluRay release as well as Prometheus.

Geek News - Guillermo Del Toro working on new Frankenstein movie and a Hulk TV series. Guardians Of The Galaxy movie is still on track. Trailer for Iron Man 3 movie to hit officially October 23. The movie Rise Of The Guardians to release November 21 and it looks fun. Tim Burton's Frankenweenie out in theaters now.

Assasin's Creed 3: Boston Tea Party Trailer

Catch the latest Sword & Laser Episode as they kick start Cloud Atlas.

Bye, Bye Summer.

Well as predicted it has been rather warm earlier in the week. Never fails before the change. We're suppose to see temperatures dip in the lower 40s at night by the weekend. I'll have Natalia all week. She will have much fun as usual. Pictured is Natalia at the Pumpkin Patch last weekend. It was rather hot that day.

I'll have Natalia for the next 10 days. I have some plans for the next few days as I won't be working that many days this week. Planning one more BBQ if I can find Tri-Tip this time of year and may even turn on the fireplace if it gets cold enough. She will have fun relaxing up here as usual.

Work sucks and again seeking a transfer of department. I have been unable to move departments as usual excuse is that I am too knowledgeable. It amazes me to see people not accept responsibilities and place blame on others. It is a job and I can be thankful to have one in today's time.

Got notice from So Cal Edison that they may be cutting down some trees. I hope to be home to keep the fallen tree for firewood. With that being said I have better get of my ass and start splitting what I have in my yard.

Check out this awesome video from the Nerdist Channel on how to build an Infinity Gauntlet. Also check out the latest Lone Ranger Trailer. Check out The Guild Season 6 Episode 1 below.

Catch the latest Table Top Gaming Episode at the Geek & Sundry Channel.

Don't forget to catch CrackPot and BuzzKill on the latest No Agenda Show. Download it twice a week to your device. 

Oh! The Views.

Decided to drive up to Keller Peak and admire the views. I don't know why I don't do this often. It is pretty much my backyard. The creeks were all dry but still great views. Also shot a small video looking down at Big Bear Valley, Snow Valley ski lift, Greyback and San Gorgonio.

Discovered Granny Gretchen Story Time at Lake Arrowhead and took Natalia and it was very nice. This may be our Friday morning outing as long as possible. Also went to the Live Oak Pumpkin Farm. A bit warm and expensive. I managed to get out of there sending no money and Natalia had fun. Of course all she remembers was a wood cutout of Frankenstein.

It will be very hot the next few days and towards the end of the week a big change. My weather guy says snow possible at high elevations by the end of the week. No snow here yet but the shift may happen this week.

Still reading Bitter Seeds and stories from the Necronomicon every now and then.

Here is another candidate for presidency you may want to check out. Why vote for a lesser evil when we can have Cthulhu rule over us?

iPhone? Before you buy an iPhone please check this article and pictures out. You think your tattoo is awesome? Think again.

Geek News - The Guild Season 6 is just around the corner. Mark Millar will be involved with all the X-Men and Fantastic Four movies from this point forward.

For you Vaginal Fantasy fans, check out the latest episode - Cthulurotica Anthology. Must warn you, these girls can go on forever. 

Assemble!

The Avengers release to DVD/BD is here and I came across this shirt. However the movie I eagerly await is Prometheus.

Why is raising children so hard? Just read Brave New World and get some tips. You can also say that today's society may be aiming for Huxley's world as the pharmaceutical firms push medications and determine what is "normal".

Not much happened this week. A few days off and I took them with no complaints. Temperatures have started to lower slightly and you can see the changing of the seasons starting to take place. The leaves are falling and there seems to be a constant breeze among the trees. I better get off my ass and start splitting all that wood I have.

My next book is Bitter Seeds by Ian Tregillis. Kind of an alternate universe with supernatural elements. This will be my 30th book and thus I will complete my challenge to read 30 books. I will keep going until the end of the year to see how many I read in the year. Also still wondering the lands of Pandora in Borderlands 2 on XBOX.

If Kenobi/Skywalker are not your choice maybe these are. Forget Google street view, check out Google Ocean. On the cycling news, Phillipe Gilbert from Belgium takes the World Championships. He will be a good wearer of the jersey next year.

Geek News - Official images of new Wolverine movie are out. New Hulk movie with Ruffalo? Check out Thanos concept art for the next Avengers film.

Check out the Wilson Tech1 Videos. 

Now, I'm Impressed.

Ok, now I'm impressed. My BFF (OMG, LOL) has finished a half marathon. So happy to see he is active again and doing what he likes. Now I have no excuses and need to get out and do the same. I must say he has a huge advantage in having a cool supportive wife. Seems like the only thing I run lately is my mouth. But for the record I do get out and exercise. I run 3 miles yearly (1 1/2 every 6 months). Matter of fact I'll be running my mile and half in a few weeks, so shut up.

With that being said, you'll be able to find me in Borderlands 2 playing as Maya. All friends welcomed. Since I'm broke again and need to save up money I'll be home playing and reading and maybe catching up on movies.

Finished reading The Long Earth and I was disappointed in the ending. What the heck? Just pretty much built up this special being and BAM! the end. I decided my next to be the classic by Aldous Huxley's Brave New World.

Elections are around the corner and I managed to not post too much of my political views. Weird since it is one of my things. I guess it is the Puerto Rican in me, we are all political. But to make light of our problems and what may be a horrible 2013 I ask you to consider these candidates.

I started to use Facebook recently and I like it as I have been able to find old friends but is it me or is Facebook too advertising heavy. Seems like half my page is all ads. With that being said feel free to add me.

Geek News! - Dragon Age 3: Inquisition has been announced and it looks to be a first person perspective game. It has been announced that Captain America will become president in the Marvel's Ultimate Avengers universe. Kick Ass 2 movie is on the way and it looks like Hit Girl will get more screen time. The new Captain America movie will feature Falcon! The next Batman movie will again focus on the Joker and lead to the Justice League movie.

Check out the latest No Agenda Podcast. Listen to Adam and John deconstruct the media and get to the truth. 

Let Me Count The Ways. 1. 2. 3.

I came across this picture and thought it proper for my friends whom love the genre. Next time you get hot and heavy, picture this image.

Cycling Worlds are this week and first event was the first TTT by teams and not by country. Omega Pharma-Quickstep takes the win while Taylor and BMC was just 3 seconds behind. On the Individual TT Martin takes the jersey and Taylor takes second place by just 5 seconds.

1. 2. 3 years? After so many years my friend J is still riding around. This past weekend he went around again for who knows how many times the Skull Valley Loop. I think it is an event he holds dear to his heart. I think he wants to set a record as the person whom competed in this event the longest. Thus far I count about 20 years.

1. 2. 3 hours? Borderlands 2 is finally here and I haven't played as much as I was planning but next week looks promising. Thus far no complaints. Game is very identical to its successor which is not a bad thing. I have chosen to play as Maya and will get online once I get at least past level 10 in the single player game. How many hours will I spend in this game?

1. 2. 3 Earths? Still reading The Long Earth and hope to get it finished by this weekend. The story and feel of it is very Jules Verne like, which I like. Interesting to read about a concept of multiple earths and being able to move through them.

Borderlands 2 is here. See you in a few weeks!

Listen to the latest No Agenda Podcast. You need to open up your eyes.

Catch the latest Table Top Episode at the Geek & Sundry Channel.

Immortality and Jigawatts!

"Tell your story. That's the secret of immortality. The one true way to live forever." - The Book of Lies

Finished reading The Book of Lies. I likes the story very much and kept me turning pages. The search for the meaning of the Mark of Cain and the Superman back story combination is a winner. This book got me referring to the bible for the passages.  The ending I was hoping for something of more "grandeur" but a good ending. The quote above narrows the story. Decided to read The Long Earth by Sir Terry Pratchett.

To the uneducated or plain stupid people out there - It's GIGABYTE not JIGAWATT. Sometimes I get insulted by correcting people. What's the difference? JIGAWATTS is a unit of measure used by a Flux-capacitor for time travel, Duh! By the way, Apple has not yet released the 16 JIGAWATT iPhone. Can you imagine, Time travel takes 1.21 JIGAWATTS. I'm still waiting for that one.

Work lately has been a pain due to the remodel and so many customers don't understand and like to be a pain in the ass for no reason, but that is part of the clientele there. On top of that the new iPhone has been announced and I am seen as the answer person for all.

Next week Borderlands 2 arrives and I am eagerly awaiting to jump back into Pandora. I hope to hook up with friends to play online. So if you're in XBOX Live and want to play Borderlands, let me know.

Avengers 2 will be out May 1, 2015. So please don't ask if its out on DVD yet. The attempt to bring back Daredevil to the big screen has been scrapped.

Comikaze Expo was this weekend and I found out about it too late to make plans to attend. I would have loved to have gone down with Natalia, but someone didn't think to let me know.

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Check out the latest Sword & Laser Episode as Veronica and Tom interview LeVar Burton.

The Sounds Of The Wind

As I write it is a little windy outside. The sounds of the wind hitting the pine trees is one of the reason why I live up here. Impossible to describe. Almost feels like the seasons are about to change, but I know it is still a few weeks away. Not much happening these past few days. Just work and reading. These next few days to cleaning around.

Going through our new release movies at work I came across this classic. These movies just spark a special feeling inside. The Christmas movies are simply classics.

Finished reading Star Corpsman: Bloodworld and loved it. The insight to a Corpsman world was awesome as well as all the descriptive combat scenes. I decided to email the author and got a reply from him thanking me and telling me he has one more contract for a second book. He hopes this first one sells well. Left my normal Sci-fi/Fantasy books and started to read The Book Of Lies by Brad Meltzer. Thus far it is an awesome book. Will finish that shortly and will find myself looking for another book. Any recommendations?

A few more books have caught my interest. My list just keeps growing. I am interested in reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman and George Washington Werewolf. I would also love to find the original Star Wars book that inspired the movie Star Wars: From The Adventures Of Luke Skywalker by Alan Dean Foster. Keeping in the book subject, I would love to find some decent used book stores. I have a friend telling me there are a few local. I must visit them.

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23rd Century Corpsman

Finished reading Charon's Claw and found it very entertaining full of action from the first pages. Nice to see Salvatore back on track. Started to read Star Corpsman: Bloodstar, an actual physical book. Yes, one where I have to flip pages. It is about  Corpsman in the far future and written by Ian Douglas (pseudonym), a Corpsman himself. So far the book is a good read and is very true to what a Corpsman does.

Drill weekend went rather well with a very small crew. A couple of new guys and a returnee from Afghanistan was doing a flex drill and was a welcomed addition. Next month we will be back to our big unit and hear stories from the weapons familiarization training.

Took Natalia to the bookstore as usual and started to look at Halloween costumes and decorations. As usual very nice time with her I can already see her mom putting things in her head but I can't control that. In time she will start to know more and speak for herself. Already starting to pull out my Fall and Halloween decorations and starting to put them throughout the house. Soon the smells of Fall will be caressing my home. Also must say that lately I have been attracted by owls. Decorations of owls. Hey! Don't judge. To add to my interests, I pulled over Sunday night on my way home and caught a nice lightning show.

Anthony Zahn has finished his second Paralympics. Much happened to him mentally as well as physically before the trip to London but he went and represented. Anthony has commented on his Road Race on Cycling Illustrated as well as on his ITT. Below is his Kilo event in London.

Catch Adam Curry's Big Book Show as he interviews Daniel Suarez.

Check out this weeks TableTop Episode and Sword & Laser "Foundation" Kick-Off Episode from the Geek & Sundry Channel.