Another geocaching “hike” on Long Island, the first one since our return from Slovakia. This time, I was joined by Richard who quite suddenly started geocaching himself. The weather was very nice, sunny but relatively cool and breezy and we even had Curie the dog with us for the day. I have geocached in the area before, in the Maple Swamp County Park to be exact. That time, we also ventured a bit into Hubbard County to pick up a few caches. There were, however, enough caches left to warrant another visit.
Mount Monadnock (NH) Hike
August 23rd, 2009 · Geocaching, Hiking, Photography
After last year’s unsuccessful attempt (rainy and slippery) with Francis, Lisa, Andi and my mom I decided to try hiking Mt. Monadnock again, except this Millicent was around to join me on this hike. We decided to get an early start as we were still planning to drive down to Long Island later that afternoon. After a 30 minute drive from MA to Monadnock State Park in NH were paid the hiking fee ($4 per person), were given a map by a ranger who also gave us some good, albeit obvious advice. Bring plenty of water and warm clothing because weather can change quickly.
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Vacation in Slovakia 2009 (Bicycling: T. Jaseno – Jasenska Dolina – Necpaly – Folkusova – Pribovce – Martin)
June 25th, 2009 · Bicycling, Photography, Slovakia, Travel
For this ride, we were joined by my mom the first time although she did have some doubts us being able to finish this ride, considering the amount of hills. The ride I planned would take us from Ladoven through Drazkovce, Horny and Dolny Kalnik via the first big hill to Turcianske Jaseno, from there via the second big hill to Jasenska Dolina and Bela-Dulice. From Bela to Necpaly and from there via the third big hill to Folkusova and then through Pribovce back home to Martin.
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Vacation in Slovakia 2009 (Bicycling: Bystricka – Strane – Jedloviny – Drazkovce)
June 24th, 2009 · Bicycling, Slovakia
One evening, after a reasonably rainy day my friend Richard (formerly known as Lafo, recently re-nicknamed by me as Ryžo) suggested we go out for a “short sweet bike ride” (his direct quote). You see, I have known Richard for over 15 years but have not really been in touch with him since he left Stony Brook more than a year or so ago. It must be said upfront that unlike Richard, I am not nearly in that good a shape as he is, not to mention the fact that I am easily twice his weight. At this point I was still blissfully unaware of what his concept of “short and sweet” is but in the interest of full disclosure it must be stated that it does not even to begin to approach mine.
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Vacation in Slovakia 2009 (Bicycling: Martin – Trebostovo – Martin, via the “Tank Road”)
June 22nd, 2009 · Bicycling, Photography, Travel
With a significant delay of more than one month, I am finally finding small patches of free time to write about our vacation activities. One of the first things we have done after settling in my mom’s apartment was that we got a bike for Andi. After her dissatisfaction with a hybrid (trekking) bike in the US, we got a mountain bike – Author Solution. Just like last year, I borrowed a bike from my father – Author brand as well. The next day, we took both bikes for a spin in the hilly terrain around my Martin, my home town.
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S Garminom po Hribiky.
June 21st, 2009 · Fun, Geocaching, Travel
Toto je záber na môj Garmin nüvi 205W pri kešovačke v Tvrdošíne. Kombinácia názvu ulice “Hríbiky” v Tvrdošíne so spôsobom akým Garmin interpretuje mapu Slovakia Roads skončila takouto srandovnou hláškou. Len pre informáciu dodám, že hríbiky ešte nerástli.
This post simply makes no sense in English, only in Slovak.
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The End of the Line (Documentary)
June 9th, 2009 · Movies
Stumbled upon this documentary by accident and it looks pretty intriguing. The End of the Line in a nutshell focuses on overfishing of World’s fish stock and presents a scathing analysis of the fishing industry. The film will start appearing in US theaters in the second half of June, mostly in major cities. I have no hopes it will ever find it’s way to Stony Brook, or Suffolk County in general. I guess I will have to wait for the DVD or hope that it ever makes it to TV so that the cable-intoxicated masses will be able to see it. You can view the trailer below and check the status of your favorite fish.
Stupid CNN headline
June 5th, 2009 · Uncategorized
When it comes to stupid headlines, CNN simply beats the crap out of the competition. I actually do think, that there may – in fact – be no contest. I used to take screen shots and built quite a collection but eventually deleted it. Not sure why, it would come in handy right now. Today was no exception.
God bless you Dr. Kevorkian
May 15th, 2009 · Books, Personal
I don’t remember what my first encounter with Kurt Vonnegut was, but it must have been impressive. Impressive enough to prompt me to look him up and to read some of his novels. I think it all started with his last one – A Man Without a Country, which I listened to while I tried to fall asleep one night. I did eventually fall asleep, but only long after the book finished. Then came a classic – Slaughterhouse-Five: A Novel which undoubtedly is one of the best written books I have ever read. Browsing through library stacks one day I stumbled upon a tiny little book with an intriguing title – God Bless You Dr. Kevorkian.
