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GG-1 Locomotive Documentary
General | Posted 11 years agoThe GG-1s were interesting locomotives for many reasons.
This documentary features a GG-1 restored by NJ Transit operating on their lines shortly before all GG-1s were retired.
http://youtu.be/tC6W0XEqOLw
This documentary features a GG-1 restored by NJ Transit operating on their lines shortly before all GG-1s were retired.
http://youtu.be/tC6W0XEqOLw
The Okami Ending Song
General | Posted 11 years agohttp://www.animelyrics.com/game/okami/reset.htm
http://okami.wikia.com/wiki/Reset
I have listened to this song a fair number of times over the years, but I seem to understand why it was placed at the end of the game better now.
Over the years, I have witnessed loss of a fair number of things in my life. Some of these things were rather difficult to lose and it made me sad for a while.
However, I can see now that this song is right. A loss will always be a loss, end will always be an end, and that will never change. But one has to move on, to recover, and to be ok with it. Yet, keep the good memories, as those will always stay with you.
In Okami, this is the song that tells one that you have reached the end of the game, and even though you want to continue playing your current game and are sad to see it end, you need to watch the credit roll, enjoy your favorite moments from the game, and enjoy starting a new game.
http://okami.wikia.com/wiki/Reset
I have listened to this song a fair number of times over the years, but I seem to understand why it was placed at the end of the game better now.
Over the years, I have witnessed loss of a fair number of things in my life. Some of these things were rather difficult to lose and it made me sad for a while.
However, I can see now that this song is right. A loss will always be a loss, end will always be an end, and that will never change. But one has to move on, to recover, and to be ok with it. Yet, keep the good memories, as those will always stay with you.
In Okami, this is the song that tells one that you have reached the end of the game, and even though you want to continue playing your current game and are sad to see it end, you need to watch the credit roll, enjoy your favorite moments from the game, and enjoy starting a new game.
Some Arctic Wolf Books and Videos that I Recommend
General | Posted 11 years agoI thought I would share a list of books and videos that I found interesting on this subject so others who are interested might be able to enjoy them.
1. White Falcon, White Wolf. - PBS Nature DVD. 2007
If you have ever wondered what life is like for Arctic Animals in Northern Canada, this video shows what many of them go through during the Summer months. This program was filmed in a way that makes it feel kind of like an IMAX film, even if played on a small player, and the music they picked also helps create this feeling.
If you like Arctic Wolves, Arctic Foxes, Snowshoe Hares, or Snowy Owls, this program is certainly worth checking out if you can find it for a good price.
2. National Geographic: White Wolf. - VHS and DVD 1986
This film is dedicated to Arctic Wolves. If you find them interesting, this video is well worth watching.
3. White Wolf: Living With An Arctic Legend. -Book by Brandenburg, 1988.
If you have a day to spend reading and looking through a book, this book will give you a good idea of what the lives of Arctic Wolves are like.
1. White Falcon, White Wolf. - PBS Nature DVD. 2007
If you have ever wondered what life is like for Arctic Animals in Northern Canada, this video shows what many of them go through during the Summer months. This program was filmed in a way that makes it feel kind of like an IMAX film, even if played on a small player, and the music they picked also helps create this feeling.
If you like Arctic Wolves, Arctic Foxes, Snowshoe Hares, or Snowy Owls, this program is certainly worth checking out if you can find it for a good price.
2. National Geographic: White Wolf. - VHS and DVD 1986
This film is dedicated to Arctic Wolves. If you find them interesting, this video is well worth watching.
3. White Wolf: Living With An Arctic Legend. -Book by Brandenburg, 1988.
If you have a day to spend reading and looking through a book, this book will give you a good idea of what the lives of Arctic Wolves are like.
5 Weird Things About Me
General | Posted 11 years agoI saw where several fox friends of mine had filled this out, so I decided to name some of mine. :)
1. I have a bad fear of stinging insects. I am getting better with dealing with it, but they still scare me pretty bad sometimes.
2. I don't drink, but some days, I wish I could. :) (medically unable to.)
3. I like watching youtube videos of Emergency vehicles responding.
4. I am an Arctic Wolf/Ookami. I think that qualifies as a unique quality. :)
5. I prefer high end point and shoot cameras over DSLRs, but both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Feel free to fill this one out if you would like. :)
1. I have a bad fear of stinging insects. I am getting better with dealing with it, but they still scare me pretty bad sometimes.
2. I don't drink, but some days, I wish I could. :) (medically unable to.)
3. I like watching youtube videos of Emergency vehicles responding.
4. I am an Arctic Wolf/Ookami. I think that qualifies as a unique quality. :)
5. I prefer high end point and shoot cameras over DSLRs, but both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Feel free to fill this one out if you would like. :)
Not doing very well.
General | Posted 11 years agoI do not like writing journals like this, but I feel that it is best that those who watch me know what is going on.
Though I have been trying to get a few things done, the last two weeks have been tiring for me.
I seem to be somewhat ill, which has left me feeling exhausted even after doing things that don't take much energy.
I have also been not been getting the greatest rest, as I keep having bad dreams, likely due to not feeling well.
As a result, things have really slowed down here, and it has been difficult for me to be creative.
So though I do continue to work on things, it is a slow process at best.
Things have also been difficult on Skype lately.
Though I have tried to be around more on there, it is starting to feel like most don't have much interest in talking to me when I am there.
It is ok, many are busy, and there is plenty of other stuff for me to do as well, but it makes me feel kind of sad that few even take time to say hello anymore.
Hopefully things will get sorted out here eventually.
Though I have been trying to get a few things done, the last two weeks have been tiring for me.
I seem to be somewhat ill, which has left me feeling exhausted even after doing things that don't take much energy.
I have also been not been getting the greatest rest, as I keep having bad dreams, likely due to not feeling well.
As a result, things have really slowed down here, and it has been difficult for me to be creative.
So though I do continue to work on things, it is a slow process at best.
Things have also been difficult on Skype lately.
Though I have tried to be around more on there, it is starting to feel like most don't have much interest in talking to me when I am there.
It is ok, many are busy, and there is plenty of other stuff for me to do as well, but it makes me feel kind of sad that few even take time to say hello anymore.
Hopefully things will get sorted out here eventually.
Status of Projects part 2.
General | Posted 11 years agoHey there, my friends.
Since it has been a long time since I last talked about my projects here, I felt this might be a good time to talk about what happened to them.
The stories are still being worked on, but my mind has been rather occupied with other things lately, which has kind of caused them to stall out again.
Linearts have ended up the same way. Have ideas, just haven't put the ideas on paper yet.
I do have some new photos from the zoo I will try to add soon though.
With Fall arriving here, I can say that its a good time to be outside.
Since it has been a long time since I last talked about my projects here, I felt this might be a good time to talk about what happened to them.
The stories are still being worked on, but my mind has been rather occupied with other things lately, which has kind of caused them to stall out again.
Linearts have ended up the same way. Have ideas, just haven't put the ideas on paper yet.
I do have some new photos from the zoo I will try to add soon though.
With Fall arriving here, I can say that its a good time to be outside.
OC Meme
General | Posted 11 years agoI was not tagged by anyone, but I have been seeing this meme and wanted to fill it out here. :)
RULES :
1. Pick one of your OCs.
2. Fill in the questions/statements as if you were your OC.
3. Tag four people to do this meme!
4. Tell people that they been tagged with a link from your journal
Chosen OC : Rocket Ookami - This is the OC that you see in my Ookami Stories.
QUESTIONS:
1. What is your name?
Rocket Arctic Ookami
2. Do you know why you were named that?
It has something to do with trains and old Japan. :)
3. Single or taken?
Single, in old Japan anyway.
4. Have any abilities or powers?
Quite a few actually, though there are limits.
5. Stop being a Mary Sue!
Who is Mary Sue?! No one around here with that name. :)
6. What's your eye color?
Wolf Amber.
7. How about hair color?
White fur with black markings, I guess that can be considered hair. :)
8. Have you any family members?
Mom and dad, both wolves, though I left to go serve old Japan at a young age, so I do not see them much.
9. Oh? How about pets?
We don't really have pets here, Ookami is kind of a pet himself. :)
10. That's cool, I guess. Now tell me something you don't like.
Bad Kami, Loss of traditional ways, Disorder, Demons.
11. Do you have any activities/hobbies that you like to do?
A few. :)
It can be fun to play and experiment with special abilities, especially those that are celestial in nature.
Spotting storms and laying in the grass looking up at the sky can be fun.
Swimming and diving are also enjoyable.
12. Have you ever hurt anyone in any way before?
Yes, though I don't like doing so. If you have played the Okami video games, you will see what I deal with on a regular basis.
13. Ever… killed anyone before?
See above answer.
14. What kind of animal are you
Arctic Ookami, with the ability to shift into Arctic Kitsune and Aquatic Okamisune forms.
15. Name your worst habits
At times being a bit impolite. :)
16. Do you look up to anyone at all?
Okami Ammaterasu, Blanca from Shadow Hearts
17. Are you gay, straight, or bisexual?
I'm Asexual.
18. Do you go to school?
I do try to learn new ways to use my abilities, but they are typically not learned in a formal education setting.
19. Ever want to marry and have kids one day?
Nah, thats not for me. I am too busy protecting Japan anyway.
20. Do you have fangirls/fanboys?
I have admirers, but I am not famous.
21. What are you most afraid of?
Complete and total destruction of the land to point where there is nothing more I can do.
22. What do you usually wear?
Typically nothing! :)
But it depends.. Traditional Japanese clothing typically works well for most things.
If I need something a bit more dignified, there is a dark blue uniform I have that looks pretty good.
23. What's one food that tempts you?
A cup of rice and some bread is always good.
24. Am I annoying you?
Nah, not really.
25. Well, it's still not over!
No problem! :)
26. What class are you (low class, middle class, high class)?
They kind of do things differently here.
I live in a fairly classless society, though there are positions that are considered to be honorable.
27. How many friends do you have?
A few.
28. What are your thoughts on pie?
Pie, eh?
Pie is a rarity here, but I have heard from those that have traveled to other lands that pumpkin and apple pies are good.
30. Favorite drink?
A cup of tea or milk works best for me.
31. What's your favorite place?
The mountainous forests and lakes here are pretty nice, and the Shinto Shrines are very beautiful.
32. Are you interested in anyone~?
Nope, not at the moment here.
33. That was a stupid question.
Nah, not really.
34. Would you rather swim in a lake or the ocean?
Lakes are closer to me. So a lake is typically better.
35. What's your type?
*shurgs* I don't know, I haven't really given it much thought.
36. Any fetishes?
Hehe Don't really have any of those here.
37. Seme or uke?
What is that? Those terms are not in our dictionaries here. :)
38. Camping or indoors?
Doesn't really matter to me, though there are advantages and disadvantages to both.
39. Who are you gonna tag?
I don't tag others, but you can certainly fill it out if you would like. :)
RULES :
1. Pick one of your OCs.
2. Fill in the questions/statements as if you were your OC.
3. Tag four people to do this meme!
4. Tell people that they been tagged with a link from your journal
Chosen OC : Rocket Ookami - This is the OC that you see in my Ookami Stories.
QUESTIONS:
1. What is your name?
Rocket Arctic Ookami
2. Do you know why you were named that?
It has something to do with trains and old Japan. :)
3. Single or taken?
Single, in old Japan anyway.
4. Have any abilities or powers?
Quite a few actually, though there are limits.
5. Stop being a Mary Sue!
Who is Mary Sue?! No one around here with that name. :)
6. What's your eye color?
Wolf Amber.
7. How about hair color?
White fur with black markings, I guess that can be considered hair. :)
8. Have you any family members?
Mom and dad, both wolves, though I left to go serve old Japan at a young age, so I do not see them much.
9. Oh? How about pets?
We don't really have pets here, Ookami is kind of a pet himself. :)
10. That's cool, I guess. Now tell me something you don't like.
Bad Kami, Loss of traditional ways, Disorder, Demons.
11. Do you have any activities/hobbies that you like to do?
A few. :)
It can be fun to play and experiment with special abilities, especially those that are celestial in nature.
Spotting storms and laying in the grass looking up at the sky can be fun.
Swimming and diving are also enjoyable.
12. Have you ever hurt anyone in any way before?
Yes, though I don't like doing so. If you have played the Okami video games, you will see what I deal with on a regular basis.
13. Ever… killed anyone before?
See above answer.
14. What kind of animal are you
Arctic Ookami, with the ability to shift into Arctic Kitsune and Aquatic Okamisune forms.
15. Name your worst habits
At times being a bit impolite. :)
16. Do you look up to anyone at all?
Okami Ammaterasu, Blanca from Shadow Hearts
17. Are you gay, straight, or bisexual?
I'm Asexual.
18. Do you go to school?
I do try to learn new ways to use my abilities, but they are typically not learned in a formal education setting.
19. Ever want to marry and have kids one day?
Nah, thats not for me. I am too busy protecting Japan anyway.
20. Do you have fangirls/fanboys?
I have admirers, but I am not famous.
21. What are you most afraid of?
Complete and total destruction of the land to point where there is nothing more I can do.
22. What do you usually wear?
Typically nothing! :)
But it depends.. Traditional Japanese clothing typically works well for most things.
If I need something a bit more dignified, there is a dark blue uniform I have that looks pretty good.
23. What's one food that tempts you?
A cup of rice and some bread is always good.
24. Am I annoying you?
Nah, not really.
25. Well, it's still not over!
No problem! :)
26. What class are you (low class, middle class, high class)?
They kind of do things differently here.
I live in a fairly classless society, though there are positions that are considered to be honorable.
27. How many friends do you have?
A few.
28. What are your thoughts on pie?
Pie, eh?
Pie is a rarity here, but I have heard from those that have traveled to other lands that pumpkin and apple pies are good.
30. Favorite drink?
A cup of tea or milk works best for me.
31. What's your favorite place?
The mountainous forests and lakes here are pretty nice, and the Shinto Shrines are very beautiful.
32. Are you interested in anyone~?
Nope, not at the moment here.
33. That was a stupid question.
Nah, not really.
34. Would you rather swim in a lake or the ocean?
Lakes are closer to me. So a lake is typically better.
35. What's your type?
*shurgs* I don't know, I haven't really given it much thought.
36. Any fetishes?
Hehe Don't really have any of those here.
37. Seme or uke?
What is that? Those terms are not in our dictionaries here. :)
38. Camping or indoors?
Doesn't really matter to me, though there are advantages and disadvantages to both.
39. Who are you gonna tag?
I don't tag others, but you can certainly fill it out if you would like. :)
Fear Meme
General | Posted 11 years agoI saw this one floating around FA recently, so I felt it might be worth a try.
Are you afraid of:
[ ] the dark
[ ] staying single forever
[ ] being a parent
[x] giving birth (Yeah, that would be weird.)
[ ] being myself in front of others
[ ] open spaces
[ ] closed spaces
[ ] heights
[ ] dogs
[ ] birds
[ ] fish
[ ] spiders
[ ] flowers or other plants
Total so far: 1
[ ] being touched
[ ] fire
[ ] deep water
[-] snakes (Depends on the type.)
[ ] silk
[ ] failure
[ ] success
[ ] thunder/lightning
[ ] frogs/toads
[ ] girlfriends/boyfriend's dad
[ ] girlfriends/boyfriend's mom
[ ] rats
[ ] jumping from high places
[ ] snow
Total so far: 1
[ ] rain
[ ] wind
[ ] crossing hanging bridges
[ ] death
[ ] heaven
[x] being robbed
[ ] falling
[ ] clowns
[ ] dolls
[ ] large crowds of people
[ ] men
[ ] women
[-] having great responsibilities (Depends on if I feel I can handle it.)
[ ] doctors, including dentists (I like the doctor, but I fear hospital borne illnesses)
[ ] tornadoes
Total so far: 2
[ ] hurricanes
[x] incurable diseases
[ ] sharks
[ ] friday the 13th
[-] ghosts (Depends)
[ ] poverty
[ ] halloween
[ ] school
[ ] trains
[ ] odd numbers
[ ] even numbers
[x] becoming blind
[x] becoming deaf
[ ] growing up
Total so far: 5
[ ] creepy noises in the night
[x] bee stings
[ ] not accomplishing my dreams/goals
[ ] blood
[ ] dinosaurs
[ ] the welcome mat
[ ] high speed
[x] throwing up
[ ] falling in love
[ ] super secrets
Total: 7
Guess I'm not afraid of much anymore. :)
Though really, there are things I'm afraid of that aren't on this list.
Are you afraid of:
[ ] the dark
[ ] staying single forever
[ ] being a parent
[x] giving birth (Yeah, that would be weird.)
[ ] being myself in front of others
[ ] open spaces
[ ] closed spaces
[ ] heights
[ ] dogs
[ ] birds
[ ] fish
[ ] spiders
[ ] flowers or other plants
Total so far: 1
[ ] being touched
[ ] fire
[ ] deep water
[-] snakes (Depends on the type.)
[ ] silk
[ ] failure
[ ] success
[ ] thunder/lightning
[ ] frogs/toads
[ ] girlfriends/boyfriend's dad
[ ] girlfriends/boyfriend's mom
[ ] rats
[ ] jumping from high places
[ ] snow
Total so far: 1
[ ] rain
[ ] wind
[ ] crossing hanging bridges
[ ] death
[ ] heaven
[x] being robbed
[ ] falling
[ ] clowns
[ ] dolls
[ ] large crowds of people
[ ] men
[ ] women
[-] having great responsibilities (Depends on if I feel I can handle it.)
[ ] doctors, including dentists (I like the doctor, but I fear hospital borne illnesses)
[ ] tornadoes
Total so far: 2
[ ] hurricanes
[x] incurable diseases
[ ] sharks
[ ] friday the 13th
[-] ghosts (Depends)
[ ] poverty
[ ] halloween
[ ] school
[ ] trains
[ ] odd numbers
[ ] even numbers
[x] becoming blind
[x] becoming deaf
[ ] growing up
Total so far: 5
[ ] creepy noises in the night
[x] bee stings
[ ] not accomplishing my dreams/goals
[ ] blood
[ ] dinosaurs
[ ] the welcome mat
[ ] high speed
[x] throwing up
[ ] falling in love
[ ] super secrets
Total: 7
Guess I'm not afraid of much anymore. :)
Though really, there are things I'm afraid of that aren't on this list.
Its getting rare to see DC-9 aircraft
General | Posted 11 years agoOn January 7th, 2014, Delta Airlines retired their last DC-9-50, ending the last normally scheduled DC-9 flight in the US.
While charters and cargo airlines will continue to operate these aircraft for years to come, this marks an end of an era for me.
As someone who saw and heard these planes daily from 2000-2011 and saw them in 2 different variants, for 3 different airlines, in 5 different paint schemes, it feels a bit odd to know that they are now a rarity.
Here are some photos of Northwest Airlines DC-9-31s that I remember well from 2008.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4325178/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4420729/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8695195/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8695276/
While charters and cargo airlines will continue to operate these aircraft for years to come, this marks an end of an era for me.
As someone who saw and heard these planes daily from 2000-2011 and saw them in 2 different variants, for 3 different airlines, in 5 different paint schemes, it feels a bit odd to know that they are now a rarity.
Here are some photos of Northwest Airlines DC-9-31s that I remember well from 2008.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4325178/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4420729/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8695195/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8695276/
Status of Projects
General | Posted 11 years agoHey there, my friends.
I just wanted to post this so those who follow my journals know whats been going on.
I am still working on all of the projects here I had mentioned about a month ago, but things have slowed a bit due to me having to focus more on my physical health.
Overall, I'm not too bad, but I still feel tired most days, and still don't weigh as much as I would like.
The stories look a bit like this so far.
Main Ookami Story: Me and a couple of friends have the basic structure figured out and ready to go, I just need to add more to it. :)
Ookami-Kitsune Story: I have started it and have plenty of ideas, but its going to have a lot in it, so I need to organize it a bit more.
Aquatic Okamisune Story: This one has been coming along nicely, and I seem to work on it a bit every other day.
I have also been tempted to start working on linearts again, as I seem to have a couple ideas for them, but they take a fair amount of energy to create, so its kind of hard to get motivated. :)
Hopefully I'll have more stuff to post soon, but since all of my work here is purely for my enjoyment and the enjoyment of others, it will be finished when I feel it is good to go.
I just wanted to post this so those who follow my journals know whats been going on.
I am still working on all of the projects here I had mentioned about a month ago, but things have slowed a bit due to me having to focus more on my physical health.
Overall, I'm not too bad, but I still feel tired most days, and still don't weigh as much as I would like.
The stories look a bit like this so far.
Main Ookami Story: Me and a couple of friends have the basic structure figured out and ready to go, I just need to add more to it. :)
Ookami-Kitsune Story: I have started it and have plenty of ideas, but its going to have a lot in it, so I need to organize it a bit more.
Aquatic Okamisune Story: This one has been coming along nicely, and I seem to work on it a bit every other day.
I have also been tempted to start working on linearts again, as I seem to have a couple ideas for them, but they take a fair amount of energy to create, so its kind of hard to get motivated. :)
Hopefully I'll have more stuff to post soon, but since all of my work here is purely for my enjoyment and the enjoyment of others, it will be finished when I feel it is good to go.
Old RR Crossing Signals in Japan
General | Posted 11 years agoSome crossing signals in Japan have unusual bells.
Old Traditional Japanese Bell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5iiid7BFYc
Old US Style Bell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BnZsgsxQ3I
Old Traditional Japanese Bell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5iiid7BFYc
Old US Style Bell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BnZsgsxQ3I
Foxes trying to eat GoPro Cameras. :)
General | Posted 11 years agoWhen foxes are around, be careful where you leave your camera. :)
http://youtu.be/ojSaYrOttVs
http://youtu.be/eO1wPkIi5oM
http://youtu.be/ojSaYrOttVs
http://youtu.be/eO1wPkIi5oM
Writing About Wolves
General | Posted 11 years agoThis might be a bit of an odd post, so I am going to warn those who read my journals ahead of time.
Over the past 2 weeks, I have been finding out many interesting things about the lives of wolves.
There are many things I like about the Okami video game... one thing that really interested me about it however, was that it was fun to just play as a wolf. :)
Though I enjoy very much writing Ookami stories, RPing as one when possible, and feel that my character overall works very well in furry and old Japanese settings... I seem to be looking for ways that I could be creative in ways where things are a bit more realistic to the way that real wolves live.
In my 5+ years in furry and being interested in wolves, I never really was able to play/exist as a regular feral Arctic Wolf or Tundra Wolf.
Things tend to be easier and might be happier in RPs and writing where one doesn't have to struggle to survive, but that is not how real wolves live, and to me it would be interesting to sometime explore more wild settings.
The difficulty I am having, is how to express this interest.
I could probably write stories as a lone wolf, but by doing so, I have found that lone wolves often live difficult and shortened lives, and due to the lack of a pack, are unable to do many things.
I would write about a pack, but doing so would be difficult as I would have to try to write for every other wolf in the pack, probably resulting in a pack where all the wolves are like me. :)
I have noticed that there are many Wolf RPG forum sites out there that seem to focus on detailed realism, but I don't really know what to make of them.
There is also the possibility of writing poetry, but my skills in it are limited at best.
If anyone has ideas for me on what I can do, it would be appreciated.
Over the past 2 weeks, I have been finding out many interesting things about the lives of wolves.
There are many things I like about the Okami video game... one thing that really interested me about it however, was that it was fun to just play as a wolf. :)
Though I enjoy very much writing Ookami stories, RPing as one when possible, and feel that my character overall works very well in furry and old Japanese settings... I seem to be looking for ways that I could be creative in ways where things are a bit more realistic to the way that real wolves live.
In my 5+ years in furry and being interested in wolves, I never really was able to play/exist as a regular feral Arctic Wolf or Tundra Wolf.
Things tend to be easier and might be happier in RPs and writing where one doesn't have to struggle to survive, but that is not how real wolves live, and to me it would be interesting to sometime explore more wild settings.
The difficulty I am having, is how to express this interest.
I could probably write stories as a lone wolf, but by doing so, I have found that lone wolves often live difficult and shortened lives, and due to the lack of a pack, are unable to do many things.
I would write about a pack, but doing so would be difficult as I would have to try to write for every other wolf in the pack, probably resulting in a pack where all the wolves are like me. :)
I have noticed that there are many Wolf RPG forum sites out there that seem to focus on detailed realism, but I don't really know what to make of them.
There is also the possibility of writing poetry, but my skills in it are limited at best.
If anyone has ideas for me on what I can do, it would be appreciated.
Feeling worn out.
General | Posted 11 years agoWell, my friends, my body continues to give me problems, which is slowing just about everything down.
I am ok overall, and able to function... but many things are painful, and I seem tired and weak.
I don't know what is going on, but if it gets much worse, I will likely have to see a doctor.
Things overall are ok here, though I feel as though its going to be a while before things improve much.
The downtime has not all been bad though.
It has been interesting to learn more than I already knew about wolves and their struggles, especially those of arctic wolves.
The amount of written works out there on wolves is interesting to me as well.
Its starting to me think that I have been missing out on some things over the years by being focused more on other interests.
I don't feel bad for pursuing those other interests, but perhaps now it is time for me to focus more on wolves, as doing so seems to be helping me get through life's difficulties, and has left me feeling like perhaps I need more of the natural world in my life.
I am ok overall, and able to function... but many things are painful, and I seem tired and weak.
I don't know what is going on, but if it gets much worse, I will likely have to see a doctor.
Things overall are ok here, though I feel as though its going to be a while before things improve much.
The downtime has not all been bad though.
It has been interesting to learn more than I already knew about wolves and their struggles, especially those of arctic wolves.
The amount of written works out there on wolves is interesting to me as well.
Its starting to me think that I have been missing out on some things over the years by being focused more on other interests.
I don't feel bad for pursuing those other interests, but perhaps now it is time for me to focus more on wolves, as doing so seems to be helping me get through life's difficulties, and has left me feeling like perhaps I need more of the natural world in my life.
Why I am in Furry.
General | Posted 11 years agoEveryone has their own reason for why they are in Furry.
I thought some might be interested to hear why I am here.
For me, its my love of animals, and fursuits, and the friends I have made while being here.
Mine interest started when I discovered fursuit photos while searching for photos of red pandas.
I liked that by wearing a fursuit, one could not only have a good time, but it was also the closest one could get to being an actual animal.
Coming up with a fursona was another matter though.
At first I liked red pandas because they are cute and playful.
But, after finding out about the game Okami, and learning much about Arctic Wolves in the process, I found that being an Arctic Wolf/Okami was much more fitting to who I am. This remains the case, with me feeling it even more strongly now.
Throughout the years, I also made some good friends here, which I care deeply about.
It is rare that I have had friends that would pray for me when I'm sick, or show that they care in such big ways.
It feels nice to help others as well, something I wasn't sure if I was doing a good job of until I came here.
In furry, there are also things one can't really do elsewhere. I have yet to see many places where one can RP as an Ookami, Kitsune, or a combination of both. There are also few places where an Arctic Wolf can drive a truck, train, or direct traffic, without it seeming out of place. Its also a place where one can collect plushies and wolf stuff.
With furry, its as they say... the only limit is ones imagination. :)
My interests and reasons for being here might be different than what most furries are into, but I would never give up furry. It would hurt far too much.
I thought some might be interested to hear why I am here.
For me, its my love of animals, and fursuits, and the friends I have made while being here.
Mine interest started when I discovered fursuit photos while searching for photos of red pandas.
I liked that by wearing a fursuit, one could not only have a good time, but it was also the closest one could get to being an actual animal.
Coming up with a fursona was another matter though.
At first I liked red pandas because they are cute and playful.
But, after finding out about the game Okami, and learning much about Arctic Wolves in the process, I found that being an Arctic Wolf/Okami was much more fitting to who I am. This remains the case, with me feeling it even more strongly now.
Throughout the years, I also made some good friends here, which I care deeply about.
It is rare that I have had friends that would pray for me when I'm sick, or show that they care in such big ways.
It feels nice to help others as well, something I wasn't sure if I was doing a good job of until I came here.
In furry, there are also things one can't really do elsewhere. I have yet to see many places where one can RP as an Ookami, Kitsune, or a combination of both. There are also few places where an Arctic Wolf can drive a truck, train, or direct traffic, without it seeming out of place. Its also a place where one can collect plushies and wolf stuff.
With furry, its as they say... the only limit is ones imagination. :)
My interests and reasons for being here might be different than what most furries are into, but I would never give up furry. It would hurt far too much.
Music Compilation Journal: Wolf Music
General | Posted 11 years agoI'm kind of bored tonight, so I thought this might be a good time to share some music that I listen to that makes me think of wolves.
Shiro, Long Tails - Wolf's Rain OST 2: http://youtu.be/S3b-3WXT6NU
Pilgrim Snow - Wolf's Rain OST 1: http://youtu.be/sv1vWxqiZyk
Gravity - Wolf's Rain OST 1: http://youtu.be/gn6S1pO2FKM
Wolf Game music:
http://youtu.be/SjrH7Q58414
http://youtu.be/-EKY950LloY
Heritage of the Wolf - Balto OST: http://youtu.be/JN5SmAWnQNo
The Sun Rises - Okami OST: http://youtu.be/ya3yxTbkh5s
To The Celestial Plain - Okami OST: http://youtu.be/L8-5tTvR1rs
Upkeeper (Wep'keer) - Okami OST: http://youtu.be/G591aa5J5ho
Polyushka Polye - Origa: http://youtu.be/v_102h9-GW8
Shiro, Long Tails - Wolf's Rain OST 2: http://youtu.be/S3b-3WXT6NU
Pilgrim Snow - Wolf's Rain OST 1: http://youtu.be/sv1vWxqiZyk
Gravity - Wolf's Rain OST 1: http://youtu.be/gn6S1pO2FKM
Wolf Game music:
http://youtu.be/SjrH7Q58414
http://youtu.be/-EKY950LloY
Heritage of the Wolf - Balto OST: http://youtu.be/JN5SmAWnQNo
The Sun Rises - Okami OST: http://youtu.be/ya3yxTbkh5s
To The Celestial Plain - Okami OST: http://youtu.be/L8-5tTvR1rs
Upkeeper (Wep'keer) - Okami OST: http://youtu.be/G591aa5J5ho
Polyushka Polye - Origa: http://youtu.be/v_102h9-GW8
Watch and listen to NS trains live
General | Posted 11 years agoThe town of Cresson, PA has a nice setup for NS railfans.
A bed and breakfest there known as the Station Inn, has a live, sound-enabled webcam which provides a nice view of action on the NS Pittsburgh line.
http://www.railstream.biz/live-came.....resson-pa-free
In addition, there is also a live radio feed in the same town, which can be fun to listen to along with the video feed.
http://www.railroadradio.net/content/view/132/179/
There are about 75-80 movements in the area per day, so there is a fair amount of action.
A bed and breakfest there known as the Station Inn, has a live, sound-enabled webcam which provides a nice view of action on the NS Pittsburgh line.
http://www.railstream.biz/live-came.....resson-pa-free
In addition, there is also a live radio feed in the same town, which can be fun to listen to along with the video feed.
http://www.railroadradio.net/content/view/132/179/
There are about 75-80 movements in the area per day, so there is a fair amount of action.
How things have been.
General | Posted 11 years agoThings have changed a bit here lately, so I feel its best to let others know whats going on.
Its been one of those months...
July is typically a hot and boring month here, though this one has at least had a few redeeming qualities.
There have been a few cool days where I have been able to go to the zoo and get some nice photos, which is always good.
There has also been just enough rain to keep things balanced, which is a pleasant change from the years of drought that I had been used to seeing.
I also have gotten back into writing here which has been nice.
It is a bit of a slow process, as it is just me working on it currently, but I at least do seem to have a bit of interest from a couple of my friends.
As far as making friends goes... Its been mixed.
I lost two in one months time, including one that had been a good friend of mine for almost 2 years.
But I at least seemed to have gained one new one.
One thing that I have been finding lately, is that Japan has some interesting trains.
There seems to be a bit of everything there, from very old to very modern, and quite a few things that are somewhere in between.
My favorites lately have been their steam engines, as they operate on scenic narrow gauge lines.
This youtube video shows quite a few of them in different settings.
http://youtu.be/WbEp4Mun0uk
But other than that not much to report here.
Most days continue to involve working with limited funds, health, and energy.
Its been one of those months...
July is typically a hot and boring month here, though this one has at least had a few redeeming qualities.
There have been a few cool days where I have been able to go to the zoo and get some nice photos, which is always good.
There has also been just enough rain to keep things balanced, which is a pleasant change from the years of drought that I had been used to seeing.
I also have gotten back into writing here which has been nice.
It is a bit of a slow process, as it is just me working on it currently, but I at least do seem to have a bit of interest from a couple of my friends.
As far as making friends goes... Its been mixed.
I lost two in one months time, including one that had been a good friend of mine for almost 2 years.
But I at least seemed to have gained one new one.
One thing that I have been finding lately, is that Japan has some interesting trains.
There seems to be a bit of everything there, from very old to very modern, and quite a few things that are somewhere in between.
My favorites lately have been their steam engines, as they operate on scenic narrow gauge lines.
This youtube video shows quite a few of them in different settings.
http://youtu.be/WbEp4Mun0uk
But other than that not much to report here.
Most days continue to involve working with limited funds, health, and energy.
Scanning Difficulties
General | Posted 11 years agoIn the past few months, the printer-scanner I have here has been creating some nasty problems with just about everything I use it for.
I am creating this journal to see if any here have encountered the same issue, and to see what they did to fix the problem.
Both the scanner and the printer do the basic tasks without much difficulty, but both have been leaving unsightly lines on everything.
For scanning. It seems like its either a paper problem, or the scanner adding lines where they are not wanted.
I have tried multiple times to get rid of these lines, but have yet to figure out how to successfully do it.
If you have noticed a decline in the quality of the colors or have noticed lines on my submissions, this is why.
For printing, there is a similar problem.
Unless I print using high quality, the printer puts bright lines through anything I print except linearts.
Using high quality uses a lot of ink, so I try to avoid using it, but in some cases, its the only way to avoid problems.
If anyone has suggestions of what I could do, it would be much appreciated.
I am creating this journal to see if any here have encountered the same issue, and to see what they did to fix the problem.
Both the scanner and the printer do the basic tasks without much difficulty, but both have been leaving unsightly lines on everything.
For scanning. It seems like its either a paper problem, or the scanner adding lines where they are not wanted.
I have tried multiple times to get rid of these lines, but have yet to figure out how to successfully do it.
If you have noticed a decline in the quality of the colors or have noticed lines on my submissions, this is why.
For printing, there is a similar problem.
Unless I print using high quality, the printer puts bright lines through anything I print except linearts.
Using high quality uses a lot of ink, so I try to avoid using it, but in some cases, its the only way to avoid problems.
If anyone has suggestions of what I could do, it would be much appreciated.
Zodiac Sign Meme
General | Posted 11 years agoListed below are (depressingly accurate) traits from each sign of the zodiac. Mark off the ones that apply to you, and see which one you are most like. Use X if you completely agree and / if you somewhat agree.
ARIES. (MARCH21 - APRIL 19)
[x] you have a tendency to not finish things you start.
[/] you are very conscious of what people think of you, and you let it impact you deeply.
[ ] you're impulsive and spontaneous.
[/] you are very headstrong and hard to sway.
[x] you are more likely to take your own approach to something rather than go by conventional methods.
[x] you're not afraid to say what you think, but sometimes you forget how what you think might make other people feel.
[ ] you are young at heart.
[ ] you love to experience new things, even though you bore of them quickly.
[ ] you can be very jealous.
[x] you know how to make the best out of any situation.
5/10
TAURUS. (APRIL 20 - MAY20)
[x] you are very possession-oriented, and have a hard
time sharing your belongings.
[x] you are extremely affectionate.
[x] you have great tolerance, and it takes you a lot to reach a breaking point.
[x] but when you do, it's disastrous.
[x] you like to take things slow and know what
you're getting into.
[x] you have never been one for change.
[ ] you can't stand to be challenged.
[x] you have a firmly set comfort zone, and it irritates you when people tamper with it.
[x] you are especially reliable, and you are always there
for people who need you.
[/] you always keep your promises without fail.
8.5/10
GEMINI. (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)
[ ] your dominant trait is absolutely your love of communication. (I like communication, but its not my dominant trait.)
[ ] you are naturally a very curious person, but since you flutter from one thing to another so often, you aren't one to appreciate the deeper aspects of an experience.
[x] you are all about logic. things need to make sense to you.
[/] you are very restless and active, in both body and mind.
[ ] you tend to be two faced.
[/] you area very critical person.
[ ] you are a cynic.
[ ] you thrive on change and hate being in the same environment for an extended period of time.
[/] once someone betrays you, you have difficulty trusting them again.
[ ] you are very unpredictable.
2.5/10
CANCER. (JUNE 21 - JULY22)
[/] who you are as a person is deeply affected by your childhood.
[ ] you are very in touch with emotions, to the point where you can almost instantly tell how someone else is genuinely feeling.
[x] you need a place you can call your own, which is why you value 'home'.
[ ] you love kids.
[/] you are very affected by other people's problems, and have a knack for putting yourself in the shoes of other people.
[x] you dislike confrontation.
[ ] you have always valued your heart over your mind.
[ ] you hate being told what to do.
[ ] your moods are very fluid, as you are very sensitive.
[x] if you like someone, you accept them into your heart just the way they are.
4/10
LEO. (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)
[x] you would move heaven and earth for the people you care about.
[ ] you would never consider yourself pretty.
[ ] you are naturally a very generous person.
[ ] for you, there is nothing worse than losing.
[ ] in arguments, you come across as stubborn and hot headed, but you just want to justify your actions and explain why you believe you're right.
[ ] you set very high, occasionally unreasonable expectations.
[ ] your ego is the size of a small planet.
[x] unlike Gemini, you dislike change, and would much rather
have stability in your life.
[x] one of your talents is making people feel special.
[ ] you love being in the limelight, and it roots from a need to be appreciated.
3/10
VIRGO. (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)
[x] you like to dream and fantasize, but in the grand scheme of things, you are realistic and won't waste time on the impossible.
[ ] you know exactly what you want, you just
don't know how to get it.
[x] education is very important to you.
[ ] all you really want is to feel useful.
[ ] you never lose your cool.
[ ] you second guess yourself a lot, and majority
of the time, you don't think you're good enough.
[x] you don't mind going the extra mile, even for people you don't really know.
[ ] you are not overly emotional, and you sometimes
perceive them as messy, embarrassing or even a weakness.
[x] you are deep and reflective.
[x] you would rather be lonely than settle for less.
5/10
LIBRA. (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22)
[x] you are very laid back and you don't mind a lot of things.
[/] you are fascinated with people, and you love
to understand others. (Its not the only thing.)
[x] you dread hurting other people's feelings.
[ ] you are very charming.
[ ] you would rather look at life through rose-tinted glasses
than acknowledge the negatives.
[x] you are very focused on balance. if someone pushes you, you will push them right back.
[ ] you are indecisive.
[/] you wish more people would give peace a chance. (peace is a good thing, but there will always be wars sadly.)
[ ] you become annoyed when you spot unoriginality in others.
[x] you will never forget to let the people you love know how much you care about them. (I perhaps do it a bit too much.)
5/10
SCORPIO. (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21)
[/] if someone tries too hard to control you, nothing will hold you back from rebelling. (I'm understanding, but I have limits.)
[ ] you are vindictive.
[ ] you prefer to keep your feelings to yourself.
[ ] you can see right through people when they lie to you.
[x] you can always be trusted with secrets.
[ ] you are horrified of being made vulnerable.
[ ] you have complete control over your emotions.
people only see what you let them see, and you prefer it this way.
[x] you do not desire approval from anyone; you're content to do your own thing.
[x] you can be pretty blunt. (If its going to suck, I don't sugarcoat it.)
[/] people often say you're a mystery. (Mysterious, not a mystery.)
4/10
SAGITTARIUS. (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)
[/] you're a risk-taker. you've never been afraid to act on a hunch. (Depends on what it is.)
[x] you love to learn and gain knowledge. wisdom in general is something you find very, very respectable.
[/] freedom means the world to you.
[x] you're not a dishonest person, and very rarely will you take advantage of someone to get what you want.
[x] a lot of people think you have a great sense of humor.
[ ] you are very care free by nature, but occasionally you tend
to be careless.
[x] you don't freely hand out compliments, but when you do
give them, you mean them.
[x] you love a challenge. if something comes too easily, your interest in it will disappear.
[ ] you are very enthusiastic about life.
[ ] you are generally upbeat and happy-go-lucky.
6/10
CAPRICORN. (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)
[/] you are very reliable, but you have a hard time relying on other
people.
[ ] you don't know how to ask for help.
[ ] you finish everything you start.
[x] you hate making mistakes, no matter how small.
[ ] you don't like talking about your deeper emotions, and you get really irritated when people try to make you.
[x] you are far more complicated than people believe you to be.
[x] you may come across as harmless, but you are tough
as a keg of nails.
[/] you like to be in charge of everything in your life.
[x] you always stand your ground.
[ ] a trait you hate to see in someone is vulnerability, and you might find yourself taking advantage of someone who tends to play the 'victim' role.
5/10
AQUARIUS. (JANUARY20 - FEBRUARY 18)
[x] emotions can be scary for you.
[x] you are a walking contradiction. you want freedom, yet you want protection. you want to be alone, yet you want the laughter and adventures that only other people can bring you.
[x] you are not the jealous type.
[ ] you are an inventor. you live in today's world, but thinking tomorrow's world.
[ ] you rebel for the sake of rebelling. you love to shock.
[/] you won't change for anyone. someone must either take you as you are, or stay out of your path.
[x] you like to listen to other people's opinions and views, even if you disagree, you aren't at all unreasonable.
[x] no matter how close you get to someone, there will always be a part of you reserved for yourself.
[ ] much like Leo, you expect less than practical things of people.
[x] you're more interested in being a friend than making more friends.
6.5/10
PISCES. (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20)
[ ] you are very artistic, to the point where you can't keep it in, art is your life.
[x] you have no emotional boundaries. you feel practically everything. (Though there are things a try hard not to feel)
[x] you are very, very open minded. you would never put
anyone down because of their beliefs.
[x] you have your head in the clouds maybe too often.
[ ] you want a fairy tale romance.
[ ] sometimes you tend to see things less as what actually happened, and more as what you wished happened instead.
[x] if you're excited about something, you become a dog with a bone. you could talk about it all day. (That's me for sure.)
[ ] you are capable of surprisingly biting sarcasm.
[ ] you have a hard time accepting criticism.
[ ] you hold onto people who are bad for you.
4/10
Looks like the ones that fit me best are Taurus and Aquarius. :)
ARIES. (MARCH21 - APRIL 19)
[x] you have a tendency to not finish things you start.
[/] you are very conscious of what people think of you, and you let it impact you deeply.
[ ] you're impulsive and spontaneous.
[/] you are very headstrong and hard to sway.
[x] you are more likely to take your own approach to something rather than go by conventional methods.
[x] you're not afraid to say what you think, but sometimes you forget how what you think might make other people feel.
[ ] you are young at heart.
[ ] you love to experience new things, even though you bore of them quickly.
[ ] you can be very jealous.
[x] you know how to make the best out of any situation.
5/10
TAURUS. (APRIL 20 - MAY20)
[x] you are very possession-oriented, and have a hard
time sharing your belongings.
[x] you are extremely affectionate.
[x] you have great tolerance, and it takes you a lot to reach a breaking point.
[x] but when you do, it's disastrous.
[x] you like to take things slow and know what
you're getting into.
[x] you have never been one for change.
[ ] you can't stand to be challenged.
[x] you have a firmly set comfort zone, and it irritates you when people tamper with it.
[x] you are especially reliable, and you are always there
for people who need you.
[/] you always keep your promises without fail.
8.5/10
GEMINI. (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)
[ ] your dominant trait is absolutely your love of communication. (I like communication, but its not my dominant trait.)
[ ] you are naturally a very curious person, but since you flutter from one thing to another so often, you aren't one to appreciate the deeper aspects of an experience.
[x] you are all about logic. things need to make sense to you.
[/] you are very restless and active, in both body and mind.
[ ] you tend to be two faced.
[/] you area very critical person.
[ ] you are a cynic.
[ ] you thrive on change and hate being in the same environment for an extended period of time.
[/] once someone betrays you, you have difficulty trusting them again.
[ ] you are very unpredictable.
2.5/10
CANCER. (JUNE 21 - JULY22)
[/] who you are as a person is deeply affected by your childhood.
[ ] you are very in touch with emotions, to the point where you can almost instantly tell how someone else is genuinely feeling.
[x] you need a place you can call your own, which is why you value 'home'.
[ ] you love kids.
[/] you are very affected by other people's problems, and have a knack for putting yourself in the shoes of other people.
[x] you dislike confrontation.
[ ] you have always valued your heart over your mind.
[ ] you hate being told what to do.
[ ] your moods are very fluid, as you are very sensitive.
[x] if you like someone, you accept them into your heart just the way they are.
4/10
LEO. (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)
[x] you would move heaven and earth for the people you care about.
[ ] you would never consider yourself pretty.
[ ] you are naturally a very generous person.
[ ] for you, there is nothing worse than losing.
[ ] in arguments, you come across as stubborn and hot headed, but you just want to justify your actions and explain why you believe you're right.
[ ] you set very high, occasionally unreasonable expectations.
[ ] your ego is the size of a small planet.
[x] unlike Gemini, you dislike change, and would much rather
have stability in your life.
[x] one of your talents is making people feel special.
[ ] you love being in the limelight, and it roots from a need to be appreciated.
3/10
VIRGO. (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)
[x] you like to dream and fantasize, but in the grand scheme of things, you are realistic and won't waste time on the impossible.
[ ] you know exactly what you want, you just
don't know how to get it.
[x] education is very important to you.
[ ] all you really want is to feel useful.
[ ] you never lose your cool.
[ ] you second guess yourself a lot, and majority
of the time, you don't think you're good enough.
[x] you don't mind going the extra mile, even for people you don't really know.
[ ] you are not overly emotional, and you sometimes
perceive them as messy, embarrassing or even a weakness.
[x] you are deep and reflective.
[x] you would rather be lonely than settle for less.
5/10
LIBRA. (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22)
[x] you are very laid back and you don't mind a lot of things.
[/] you are fascinated with people, and you love
to understand others. (Its not the only thing.)
[x] you dread hurting other people's feelings.
[ ] you are very charming.
[ ] you would rather look at life through rose-tinted glasses
than acknowledge the negatives.
[x] you are very focused on balance. if someone pushes you, you will push them right back.
[ ] you are indecisive.
[/] you wish more people would give peace a chance. (peace is a good thing, but there will always be wars sadly.)
[ ] you become annoyed when you spot unoriginality in others.
[x] you will never forget to let the people you love know how much you care about them. (I perhaps do it a bit too much.)
5/10
SCORPIO. (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21)
[/] if someone tries too hard to control you, nothing will hold you back from rebelling. (I'm understanding, but I have limits.)
[ ] you are vindictive.
[ ] you prefer to keep your feelings to yourself.
[ ] you can see right through people when they lie to you.
[x] you can always be trusted with secrets.
[ ] you are horrified of being made vulnerable.
[ ] you have complete control over your emotions.
people only see what you let them see, and you prefer it this way.
[x] you do not desire approval from anyone; you're content to do your own thing.
[x] you can be pretty blunt. (If its going to suck, I don't sugarcoat it.)
[/] people often say you're a mystery. (Mysterious, not a mystery.)
4/10
SAGITTARIUS. (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)
[/] you're a risk-taker. you've never been afraid to act on a hunch. (Depends on what it is.)
[x] you love to learn and gain knowledge. wisdom in general is something you find very, very respectable.
[/] freedom means the world to you.
[x] you're not a dishonest person, and very rarely will you take advantage of someone to get what you want.
[x] a lot of people think you have a great sense of humor.
[ ] you are very care free by nature, but occasionally you tend
to be careless.
[x] you don't freely hand out compliments, but when you do
give them, you mean them.
[x] you love a challenge. if something comes too easily, your interest in it will disappear.
[ ] you are very enthusiastic about life.
[ ] you are generally upbeat and happy-go-lucky.
6/10
CAPRICORN. (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)
[/] you are very reliable, but you have a hard time relying on other
people.
[ ] you don't know how to ask for help.
[ ] you finish everything you start.
[x] you hate making mistakes, no matter how small.
[ ] you don't like talking about your deeper emotions, and you get really irritated when people try to make you.
[x] you are far more complicated than people believe you to be.
[x] you may come across as harmless, but you are tough
as a keg of nails.
[/] you like to be in charge of everything in your life.
[x] you always stand your ground.
[ ] a trait you hate to see in someone is vulnerability, and you might find yourself taking advantage of someone who tends to play the 'victim' role.
5/10
AQUARIUS. (JANUARY20 - FEBRUARY 18)
[x] emotions can be scary for you.
[x] you are a walking contradiction. you want freedom, yet you want protection. you want to be alone, yet you want the laughter and adventures that only other people can bring you.
[x] you are not the jealous type.
[ ] you are an inventor. you live in today's world, but thinking tomorrow's world.
[ ] you rebel for the sake of rebelling. you love to shock.
[/] you won't change for anyone. someone must either take you as you are, or stay out of your path.
[x] you like to listen to other people's opinions and views, even if you disagree, you aren't at all unreasonable.
[x] no matter how close you get to someone, there will always be a part of you reserved for yourself.
[ ] much like Leo, you expect less than practical things of people.
[x] you're more interested in being a friend than making more friends.
6.5/10
PISCES. (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20)
[ ] you are very artistic, to the point where you can't keep it in, art is your life.
[x] you have no emotional boundaries. you feel practically everything. (Though there are things a try hard not to feel)
[x] you are very, very open minded. you would never put
anyone down because of their beliefs.
[x] you have your head in the clouds maybe too often.
[ ] you want a fairy tale romance.
[ ] sometimes you tend to see things less as what actually happened, and more as what you wished happened instead.
[x] if you're excited about something, you become a dog with a bone. you could talk about it all day. (That's me for sure.)
[ ] you are capable of surprisingly biting sarcasm.
[ ] you have a hard time accepting criticism.
[ ] you hold onto people who are bad for you.
4/10
Looks like the ones that fit me best are Taurus and Aquarius. :)
A week of severe weather.
General | Posted 11 years agoIts been a while since I have seen a week where my location is in the slight risk area every day.
I like watching severe weather, but some of that fun goes away when it happens every day, and when its difficult to photograph anything.
Things are ok here, but in the areas around me there have been tornadoes, 80-100 mph winds, lightning caused fires, fairly serious flooding, and crop damage from the large hail.
We'll see what the next few days bring.
If I can safely photograph anything, I will try, but these high precipitation storms and night storms typically do not create the best results.
I like watching severe weather, but some of that fun goes away when it happens every day, and when its difficult to photograph anything.
Things are ok here, but in the areas around me there have been tornadoes, 80-100 mph winds, lightning caused fires, fairly serious flooding, and crop damage from the large hail.
We'll see what the next few days bring.
If I can safely photograph anything, I will try, but these high precipitation storms and night storms typically do not create the best results.
Storm Report for 6/14/2014
General | Posted 11 years agoDidn't really get a chance to see much here yesterday, as the storms here were mainly high precipitation cells, obscuring most of the interesting stuff from my location.
I did get a little marble size hail here, and heard about a few funnel clouds in the counties around me, but the big story yesterday was the flooding.
Some areas around here got 6 inches of rain, creating some rather nasty problems in some locations.
Luckily, I live on a hill, so no problems here, but other parts of the county weren't as lucky.
No photos this time though, there just wasn't really that much to see here.
I did get a little marble size hail here, and heard about a few funnel clouds in the counties around me, but the big story yesterday was the flooding.
Some areas around here got 6 inches of rain, creating some rather nasty problems in some locations.
Luckily, I live on a hill, so no problems here, but other parts of the county weren't as lucky.
No photos this time though, there just wasn't really that much to see here.
Possible severe weather on Saturday.
General | Posted 11 years agoLooking at the convective outlook for Saturday, it looks like things could get interesting here.
They are mainly thinking this will be a hail and wind event, but there is a small possibility of a tornado.
If I see anything, I'll be sure to post a report and photos when I'm able to.
They are mainly thinking this will be a hail and wind event, but there is a small possibility of a tornado.
If I see anything, I'll be sure to post a report and photos when I'm able to.
Spin Tires is coming out soon
General | Posted 11 years agohttp://store.steampowered.com/app/263280/
If you like truck driving games, I recommend this one.
I spent hours playing the demo last year, so it is nice to see this game be released.
The free tech demo is still around if anyone wants to try that before considering the full game.
http://www.spintires.com/#!/demo
If you like truck driving games, I recommend this one.
I spent hours playing the demo last year, so it is nice to see this game be released.
The free tech demo is still around if anyone wants to try that before considering the full game.
http://www.spintires.com/#!/demo
Severe Weather 6/5/2014
General | Posted 11 years agoThings got a little crazy here with the weather today.
Things started getting interesting after a thunderstorm with a bunch of rain moved through at around 10:00am this morning.
It was not very hot here today, but the humidity was very thick after the heavy rain, and with the heating of the afternoon sun, conditions looked favorable for severe weather of some sort.
At around 2:00pm, a small cell developed to the northwest of the city, and rapidly intensified, creating a funnel cloud at about 2:15pm, prompting a tornado warning for the county.
At around 3:00pm, the tornado sirens started sounding here, as EMA was reporting funnel clouds and significant rotation west of town and by the airport.
Hail began to fall at about 3:15pm, and lasted about about 4:00pm. Hail ranged from pea size to slightly larger than quarter size at my location, with hail up to the size of golf ball in other areas.
No tornadoes were reported in the city or county, but there was one reported by firefighters in the county to the south of me.
I was watching from about 20-30 miles away, but could not see the tornado due it being obscured by heavy rain.
No damage or injuries at my location, but some vehicles in the area did have hail damage, and some roads had a little flooding due to the rain.
I took a bunch of photos this afternoon, and will likely being posting a few soon. (sorry, no funnels.)
Overall, an exciting day for weather.
Things started getting interesting after a thunderstorm with a bunch of rain moved through at around 10:00am this morning.
It was not very hot here today, but the humidity was very thick after the heavy rain, and with the heating of the afternoon sun, conditions looked favorable for severe weather of some sort.
At around 2:00pm, a small cell developed to the northwest of the city, and rapidly intensified, creating a funnel cloud at about 2:15pm, prompting a tornado warning for the county.
At around 3:00pm, the tornado sirens started sounding here, as EMA was reporting funnel clouds and significant rotation west of town and by the airport.
Hail began to fall at about 3:15pm, and lasted about about 4:00pm. Hail ranged from pea size to slightly larger than quarter size at my location, with hail up to the size of golf ball in other areas.
No tornadoes were reported in the city or county, but there was one reported by firefighters in the county to the south of me.
I was watching from about 20-30 miles away, but could not see the tornado due it being obscured by heavy rain.
No damage or injuries at my location, but some vehicles in the area did have hail damage, and some roads had a little flooding due to the rain.
I took a bunch of photos this afternoon, and will likely being posting a few soon. (sorry, no funnels.)
Overall, an exciting day for weather.
