Geeky Downfall

Just a little note here that I have changed how I handle the feed from gf-tech.com (my other blog for geeky work related stuff). I was importing items from the feed to this site, and having them appear as first class content. This made for easy consumption, and easy commenting. The commenting bit was the downfall. I’d rather have the comments on the original source of the story (gf-tech.com).

I now have a block on the top right of muddylaces that shows latest content from gf-tech.com. This will not show up in the rss feed for this site (that is a drag). It will link to a story on muddylaces, with a link to the full article which will take you to gf-tech.com so you can leave comments there.

An example is here: http://www.muddylaces.ca/firefox_extension_dragdropupload

If you have any strong feelings about these changes, please let me know.

Commute Skateboard

Ahhh, motorized forms of transportation are so much fun. My commute to work doesn’t warrant a car, don’t want a motorcycle, scooters are no good (parking), electric bicycles are laaaame. If I were in the market for motorized transportation, it woul have to be something that I can take into my office. How about a motorized skateboard? Perfect. I’ve seen these on TV before, and they were described as a way to surf on land. Hubless wheels that you put your feet through, lean to steer, have fun on the way to work. Now that is a commuter vehicle. 25 – 20 Km/H top speed.

Now, about the brakes? Are there any?

via Gizmodo

Ride Situation

Bike to Work Week – Day 1

The 2006 Bike to Work Week is upon us. Today’s ride in was no problem at all. There didn’t really seem to be more bikes out than normal, but that didn’t surprise me. The ride home I did see lots of riders, and that was great, but they are scary to ride behind sometimes. The occasional rider really doesn’t know how to ride in traffic, and that can be dangerous.

Mix together inexperienced riders, unhappy traffic, and you get a dangerous situation.

Anyway, I hope the rest of the week is just as uneventful.

Highland Weekend

Ahh, the May long weekend. The weather was supposed to be a little rainy for the whole weekend, but Saturday and Sunday were both pretty nice.

Friday night Sox and I had KaptainK, e, and JJ over for dinner.



Saturday I got out for a fun mountain bike ride in the morning, then I managed to get a few hours of yardwork in.

Sunday Sox and I headed to Bullen Park for the Victoria Highland Games, specfically the pancake breakfast. Mmmm. After eating we went home to return later in the day with KaptainK, e, and JJ to check out the activities. Fun times.















Today it was a dog walk at Beaver Lake. But wait, to make it more fun we awoke to a rain storm. Ahh, wet dog, stroller in the rain, mud puddles, and wet shrubbery.



All in all it was a great family type long weekend.