Found this video and it's great how Jon defends gay Americans' right to marry!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Macy's Day Parade - Universal Studios, Florida
Gary and I were walking around the Universal Studios lot today when two guys in white and blue jumpsuits came up to us. They asked us if we would like to be a part of the parade. We looked at each other with a blank face, me drinking what was left of my Starbucks hot chocolate and Gary with his Iced Venti Non-Fat Latte with 3 Splenda packets and an extra shot, and said okay. We had no idea what we were in for, but it turned out to be balloon handlers for the Macy's Day Parade at Universal. That's right, the real balloons were transported down to Florida after flying in New York, for Universal Studios 25 days of Macy's Day Parade - Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida running from December 6th until January 1st.
Gary and I had to meet the team og 18 others at 3:15 and we weren't done until after 6:15. We had to get into our jumpsuits and most importantly learn from the actual people who handle the balloons during the world famous parade. Our balloon was Artie the Pirate, who happens to be the largest of the floats that can be at Universal. He is so big infact, that this year, Macy's had to tone down the size of the balloon because he didn't fit through the door. (Gary and I witnessed this first hand because we had an extremely difficult time getting him back into the hanger!) Only 60 guests a day get to participate in this amazing event. Gary and I almost said no, and now we are glad that we did it, it was so much fun and I believe every year now, I will watching the parade with new respect for those balloon handlers!
Gary and I had to meet the team og 18 others at 3:15 and we weren't done until after 6:15. We had to get into our jumpsuits and most importantly learn from the actual people who handle the balloons during the world famous parade. Our balloon was Artie the Pirate, who happens to be the largest of the floats that can be at Universal. He is so big infact, that this year, Macy's had to tone down the size of the balloon because he didn't fit through the door. (Gary and I witnessed this first hand because we had an extremely difficult time getting him back into the hanger!) Only 60 guests a day get to participate in this amazing event. Gary and I almost said no, and now we are glad that we did it, it was so much fun and I believe every year now, I will watching the parade with new respect for those balloon handlers!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
EME 6602 Video Shorts
Gary, Christina and I's final project involved stop motion animation. We had a great time and think the class did too learning and playing with it. Unfortunately we didn't have that much time, so the videos are very short. But here they are! The demo short we created to show the students and professor what we would be doing is not included.
The Shot Heard Around The World:
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride:
and finally, The Boston Tea Party:
The Shot Heard Around The World:
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride:
and finally, The Boston Tea Party:
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
So True! (and funny video!)
(Look for cameo appearances by Justin Timberlake and Jamie Lynn-Sigler (The Sopranos). This was produced by SNL)
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Waste Reduction Week in Canada
Sesame Street's Oscar the Grouch goes to Canada to assist in teaching about waste reduction. These two ads are hysterical and classic Oscar!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wedding Photos - San Francisco City Hall, July 29, 2008
I promise to get more detailed about the Seattle/San Fran trip, but for now I wanted to quickly share some of the wedding photos that Bekki Paynter took for Gary and I on July 29th!
And here are some non wedding pictures! The waterfall may look familiar, it is from the TV show Twin Peaks!
And here are some non wedding pictures! The waterfall may look familiar, it is from the TV show Twin Peaks!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
More Time Capsule Moments
Welcome to another quick snippet at some old-time memories. It is so strange to think that some of these photos are over 30 years old and others are just over 25 years...
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Holy Time Capsule!
Well, for some reason - my parents decided to convert a bunch of film slides into digital prints. These are photos that Kelly, Erin and myself haven't actually seen. Here are a few for some amusement.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Happy 4th of July! (Muppet Style!)
Here is a special 4th of July Celebration video presented by Sam the "American" Eagle!
(sidenote: Sam the American Eagle is actually voiced by Frank Oz, A Brit!)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Cookie Monster Was Crazy in 70s and 80s!
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This wasn't even part of Sesame Street!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Been a very long time
The new year has been very hectic for Gary and I. We are both working 40 hours a week and taking two classes. I developed a very severe headache that took over 3 weeks to disappear. I had to go to the ER and then went to a neurologist. I am on some medication that is used for people with depression, however, a lower dose is used for people with migraines. I finally have some days without the headache. I am hoping that it takes care of it...one of the things the neurologist said was I cannot not have caffeine anymore. Coke and coffee are two of my favorite things...not anymore :(
I will draft up a quick post later this week or tonight to talk about the amazing Michael Bublé concert that Gary and I went to on Saturday, February 23rd, at the UCF Arena.
I will draft up a quick post later this week or tonight to talk about the amazing Michael Bublé concert that Gary and I went to on Saturday, February 23rd, at the UCF Arena.
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