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Saturday, June 19, 2004
More Reflections
I cannot argue with the superb weather. I'm just sitting on the balcony. Even though it's 8:30 pm, it's bright and sunny and still in the mid 20's Celsius. What a perfect day to watch the barges, nesting gulls chasing a bald eagle, and the snow on top of Mt. Baker reflecting a pinkish hue. Oh, I nearly forgot to mention; there's pleasure in sipping an extremely cold Labatt's Wildcat.Labels: balcony
Let's Be Trite: Time Flies!
Age is a funny thing, eh? One of my grandmothers complained about getting old for years and years. I, however, think the process of growing more mature is interesting and certainly better than the alternative.
Why am I writing of these things?
The first prompt was the news of a retirement. In fifth grade, my class was the first taught by a new teacher in town, Mr. Ken Greenbaum. He had a great impact on many of us and he's going to be retiring next week. He was a teacher who encouraged us to develop a love of learning, and I'd like to thank him for that! Have I been alive for someone's complete career? One additional factor is that I turn 45 years old next month. These are probably why I'm suddenly interested in how we count off calendar years.
Why am I writing of these things?
The first prompt was the news of a retirement. In fifth grade, my class was the first taught by a new teacher in town, Mr. Ken Greenbaum. He had a great impact on many of us and he's going to be retiring next week. He was a teacher who encouraged us to develop a love of learning, and I'd like to thank him for that! Have I been alive for someone's complete career? One additional factor is that I turn 45 years old next month. These are probably why I'm suddenly interested in how we count off calendar years.
Labels: opinions
Friday, June 18, 2004
Hide & Seek
The weather has been wonderful for the last few days. It was quite hot yesterday and all things were pointing to summer! It seems like a perfect time for doing anything outdoors. And to help GPS geocaching enthusiasts, I was readying a couple of caches.
Damn, it IS better to give than to receive!
Damn, it IS better to give than to receive!
Labels: GPS
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Or Create a Way Out
In the last entry, I suggested broadening one's browser horizons. In addition, I believe that if a person can't find what one wants on the net, one should create it. By clicking the screen shot below, you'll open a draft copy of some personally-produced materials:
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Labels: BCIT
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Dig Yourself Out of Your Net Rut
I tried to explain to my students how fortunate they are to be studying English with access to the Internet. I attempted to explain how it used to be impossible to find appropriate materials to read and study without paying a lot of extra money for books. They take it all for granted, but my mind still boggles at the the sheer volume of English-language information at our fingertips nowadays.
My present class still seemed a trifle confused at the prospect of homework which was merely to bring in some study materials on conditionals. They were scratching their heads as to where to find something like that without running to buy some 'official' grammar books.
Both young and old need to remember that the world wide web is more than just those dozen sites they frequent. Open a web browser and venture away from the tried and true. Here, dear students .. is something I found by typing only ESL and conditionals into Google.
My present class still seemed a trifle confused at the prospect of homework which was merely to bring in some study materials on conditionals. They were scratching their heads as to where to find something like that without running to buy some 'official' grammar books.
Both young and old need to remember that the world wide web is more than just those dozen sites they frequent. Open a web browser and venture away from the tried and true. Here, dear students .. is something I found by typing only ESL and conditionals into Google.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
eMaps
I've been yackin' about Global Positioning Systems for a week now, so I promise to soon give it a rest. I did want one last opportunity to show how topographic and recreational mapping is going digital too. The Backroad Mapbooks, a great staple for the local BC outdoor scene, are now being adapted as electronic editions. I would be interested in seeing how easy it is to draw a route on the PC and download the tracking data to my Garmin.
Let's see my birthday is next month? Jay?
During the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, tens of
thousands of people will be passing by Shannon
Falls on the way to Whistler BC.
Let's see my birthday is next month? Jay?
During the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, tens of
thousands of people will be passing by Shannon
Falls on the way to Whistler BC.
Labels: GPS
Monday, June 14, 2004
... and Back!
I went via 12th Street and Kingsway. I came back a different way and did discover that it was farther using Canada Way and 8th Street. Here are some stats on my return trip:
Total Trip Length -- 11.9 km Moving Time -- 18:12 Time Stopped -- 04:08 (traffic lights) Max Speed -- 71.8 km/h Moving Average Speed -- 37.5 km/h Overall Average Speed -- 30.7 km/h
GPSing to BCIT ...
It's too early to say much this morning. It's a workday. Ah hem, actually it will be a work morning. (Why else would my new geocaching ID be Takeiteasy?)
The GPS seems to keep good satellite connections from the truck's dash. There are warnings about the dangers of letting one sit on an automotive dashboard without proper restraints. I suppose on a sharp turn, it could fly right out of an open window.
I'll try taking a couple of readings at the main, BCIT campus. I will then be able search the web for any geocaches in the area.
If there aren't, maybe it's time for me to create a few?
The GPS seems to keep good satellite connections from the truck's dash. There are warnings about the dangers of letting one sit on an automotive dashboard without proper restraints. I suppose on a sharp turn, it could fly right out of an open window.
I'll try taking a couple of readings at the main, BCIT campus. I will then be able search the web for any geocaches in the area.
If there aren't, maybe it's time for me to create a few?
Sunday, June 13, 2004
The quest of this morning was fun, so I decided to drag along Jay on my second attempt.
Labels: GPS
Only Five Minutes Away
I've made mention of this park before in the blog. (To see those pictures, just search for Tipperary Park in the right-hand side column below my face and contact information.)
Today, I'm including another as I plan to find a geocache which is hiding very near our apartment. Imagine, I spent considerable time there but was totally unaware there were things called geocaches. In caching terms, I was a muggle!
To see if I'm successful, click the only link in the text above.
Then check the comments. I'll be "takeiteasy" on geocaching.com.
Today, I'm including another as I plan to find a geocache which is hiding very near our apartment. Imagine, I spent considerable time there but was totally unaware there were things called geocaches. In caching terms, I was a muggle!
To see if I'm successful, click the only link in the text above.
Then check the comments. I'll be "takeiteasy" on geocaching.com.
Labels: flora and fauna, New Westminster
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