tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178242612012-01-30T20:39:58.532-08:00Yodamon's daily thoughtsLes Taylor as yodamonLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.comBlogger3601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-69967648038506477312012-01-26T08:24:00.000-08:002012-01-26T08:25:49.846-08:00My company buys a poker company
.. and all I get is a million dollars in play money. I can't wait to see what this will do for my company.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-2099805136938258632012-01-15T06:24:00.000-08:002012-01-15T06:53:08.358-08:00Another of my Mom's western paintings
These paintings (I know of only two click here for the other) have been my mothers family for 50+ years and I have seen them on her walls and the walls of a ranch in Eureka Nevada since I was born.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-36536899971562413132012-01-15T06:22:00.000-08:002012-01-15T06:22:45.888-08:00I've been watching PortlandiaLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-70691999026148383352012-01-10T15:11:00.000-08:002012-01-10T15:11:42.926-08:00wow, I found it. Yoda-Mon
http://cdn.gs.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mashup-starwars-rasta-yoda-mon.jpgLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-6312317449949005762012-01-10T06:19:00.001-08:002012-01-10T06:19:02.019-08:00Griffan, a nice and well behaved dog came into the dog store todayLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0Sparks Sparks39.611901 -119.682491tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-46770742755621627882012-01-08T14:02:00.000-08:002012-01-08T14:06:23.959-08:00Out for a hike on the hill out back of my house
I guess a Red Hawk lost a battle here receintly
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-71458326001450400292012-01-01T09:21:00.000-08:002012-01-01T09:31:00.900-08:00New Year's Eve dinner for Maddy's birthdayLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-66608039705576447172011-12-22T21:54:00.000-08:002011-12-22T21:54:31.984-08:00the hoopde has new tiresLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-78211381182950919252011-12-16T13:42:00.000-08:002011-12-16T13:42:42.781-08:00another doodleLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-2042332330955897192011-12-13T16:27:00.000-08:002012-01-30T20:39:58.661-08:00Nixon Agnew for president ... in 1968In the parking lot at work I found this bumper sticker on a 1967 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback.
.....2012/01/30 Update!!! a new bumper sticker appears
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-84881095018618049942011-12-11T19:34:00.000-08:002011-12-11T19:36:23.356-08:00finding that perfect Christmas treeLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-14029302563252800712011-12-11T19:32:00.000-08:002011-12-11T19:39:53.242-08:00this is where our sign is planning to goLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-48975277012709652422011-12-10T09:20:00.001-08:002011-12-10T09:31:28.972-08:00desiging the sign for the business in PhotoshopAfter several attempts to get a sign specification for the new sign, I broke out Photoshop and created my own. No bones in this sign. I thought a paw print would be ok but Krissy gave the no motion.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-20475914387773417872011-11-12T19:59:00.000-08:002011-12-13T20:00:40.588-08:00Brian Regan at the Silver Legacy CasinoLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-89606361516932328972011-11-08T07:48:00.000-08:002011-11-08T07:49:31.794-08:00We have moved the family business, Scraps Dog Bakery
Before the move in durning the de-construction of the
old Apple-One employement office.
The new home of Scraps Dog Bakery
after the girls got busy and 3 days of heavy lifting.
Looks great!
http://www.MyFavoriteScraps.com
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-2871771459717578902011-11-03T08:46:00.000-07:002011-11-15T08:49:58.570-08:00The big move
Today is the big move of the dog store.
We filled and emptied this bad boy three times.
The cleaning of the old store is going very slow.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-17687605286467395762011-10-26T08:12:00.000-07:002011-10-31T10:46:29.656-07:00I found a really nice IPA
Eel River Organic IPA from northern California. Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0Sparks, NV 89436, USA39.5848783 -119.673093939.4869793 -119.8344554 39.6827773 -119.5117324tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-62507565470422000682011-10-19T21:43:00.000-07:002011-10-19T21:43:35.797-07:00M's freshman photo
M has sure grown up quick. I sound like my parents sounded years ago.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-1258965056168005812011-10-14T21:20:00.000-07:002011-10-14T21:20:09.915-07:00passing of Steve Jobs
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?hl=enLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-79011883573636619332011-10-14T08:40:00.000-07:002011-11-15T08:44:52.253-08:00The new digs for the dog business
We found our new home for our dog store. Scraps Dog Bakery willbe located soon in the Sparks Mercantile located on the corner atPyramid and N. McCarran in Sparks Nevada. There is a Raley's and Starbucks within a few steps.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-75006441165956701242011-10-10T13:41:00.000-07:002011-12-16T13:41:33.910-08:00the girls bored out of their mindsLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-2220267496260317002011-09-28T20:19:00.000-07:002011-10-05T20:22:26.640-07:00Code Yellow at Spanish Springs open houseWe were going to Spanish Springs High School for open house tonight but once we got there they would not let us in but rather they told us to go home. Those already inside could stay but no one was to come or leave. It turns out that there were target shooters on the hill behind the school.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-12854459956520690682011-09-21T20:13:00.000-07:002011-10-05T20:18:35.476-07:00My new TV has a blown pixelMy new TV that IGT gave me for my anniversary has gotten a blown pixel. Sony says that this is a feature and not a failure. They sent a repair man but he pointed me to their user manual which says just that. He said that for $2200 he could replace the pannel that is only 1 month old. Sony, BOOO!
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-16721823685958338882011-09-11T18:06:00.000-07:002011-09-11T18:12:25.920-07:00"Try Eryn Tri" Sprint Triathlon takes place at Sparks Marina on 9/11/2011
I took photos at the "Try Eryn Tri" Sprint Triathlon today. I was able to take several hundred photos for this great cause. Jim Shaw's memory chip failed but he was able to recover all. I saw a lot of great people and friends. When I get my photos back I will post some of the artsy ones.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-61241186279555424182011-09-10T18:14:00.000-07:002011-09-12T09:39:14.407-07:00Maddy can't wait for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3We went to game stop to see if there are any new games that sound good and she saw this standing poster and went crazy (she loves this game)... only a month or so until it's released. I told her to start saving those dollars from the dog store.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-17769023392769785432011-09-05T19:46:00.000-07:002011-09-07T21:17:42.530-07:00backyard bbq on labor dayLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-77223047703561800042011-09-05T19:10:00.000-07:002011-09-05T19:47:31.514-07:00wasps have found the hummingbird feederI noticed the there was a buzzing around the humming bird feeder. The humming birds seem to fight the wasps off when ever they wanted a sip.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-52985117252751962602011-09-05T07:20:00.000-07:002011-09-07T21:21:32.869-07:00A fast walk down to Raley'sLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-49307510046099523392011-09-01T21:34:00.000-07:002011-09-01T21:34:26.073-07:00no wine in the wine fridgeIt is a sad day at the Taylor house. Well, I did it to myself, several years ago I told myself that I would not buy any more wine until I drank all the wonderful Napa wine I had collected over the years. I actually lied as you all know I have purchased many bottles but in the end the fridge is empty. I thought I would show you a photo of an empty fridge but that would be boring. Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-6169542317637506152011-08-31T21:11:00.000-07:002011-09-01T21:13:44.085-07:00the stunted corn starts tasseling at 2ft
This year was a bust for the corn and tomatoes. The corn only got 2 feet tall and the tomatoes were eaten to the nub by the Jack Rabbits. No veggies this year. BOO!
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-57641772779111785292011-08-28T21:10:00.000-07:002011-09-01T21:25:25.605-07:00Carson City coin show with my bud Crispy
Crispy and I went to the Carson City Nevada coin show at the old mint building. I've been looking for a new collection since I can hardly find any China currency any more. I know, I know there is always EBAY. I like to look and touch with my hands before I buy. I found a new hobby from a vendor that is in South Shore Tahoe. He had a large selection of Trade Tokens and I think that this Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-29092289330031010392011-08-24T21:27:00.000-07:002012-01-02T06:43:50.220-08:00Scraps DoG Bakery has a booth at Reno PRIDE this yearMaribel, Jordan, Krissy, Maddy and myself all helped create 200+ Scraps Dog Bakery gift baskets for the 2011 Reno PRIDE event. All 200+ bags were given away and we could of used 300 more. The house filled up while making the gift bags.We had a great location on the west park of Wingfield Park in Reno
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-51695440926132240222011-08-22T21:08:00.000-07:002011-09-01T21:25:42.624-07:00my mom has this painting of a cowboy and horses
Ever since I was little my mom always had several cowboy paintings.
This one was on display at her house. I'm glad my sister decided to show it.
Me likey, I wonder if she has any of the others.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-57593079617599218212011-08-19T08:16:00.000-07:002011-08-19T08:37:57.624-07:00my morning walk takes me along this path
Wingfield Springs has a lot of walking paths and finding them and navigating them is a great way to get out and get some fresh air.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-16116703908931853082011-08-11T22:08:00.000-07:002011-08-11T22:09:42.021-07:00Hot August Nights is here!Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-31757958289715917652011-08-01T19:01:00.000-07:002011-08-11T22:05:58.764-07:00a little Mirror Pond hits the spot.
Sitting in the shade of the plumb tree is very cool as long as you have a cool beer to go along with it.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-12233867085096547912011-07-31T10:06:00.000-07:002011-08-09T19:38:35.474-07:00wingfield spring wetlandsOut with the camera this morning and saw some cool stuff.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-43426076782524275832011-07-29T19:36:00.000-07:002011-08-09T19:45:55.489-07:00beautiful sun set from the front door
This next image is my first attempt at HDR of 3 bracketed images taken this same night. I tried a tool called Photomatix Hmmm.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-29927962093339380302011-07-24T20:07:00.000-07:002011-07-26T21:13:17.214-07:00I found a Ruddy Duck at the Wingfield Springs pondsI had a great walk this morning and found a Ruddy Duck and took some great photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yodamon/5970511771/in/photostream
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-12061985450665548662011-07-15T13:51:00.000-07:002011-07-22T20:04:27.511-07:00miniture golf at workEach IT group had to build a golf hole within their cubicles. Ours started on a table, went through a hole in the table and zipped around and finally putted into a cup.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-26659159483645033792011-07-15T12:45:00.000-07:002011-09-07T21:41:42.096-07:00Harry Potter opening this morningMaddy and friends went to the Harry Potter opening this morning at 12:45 of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2"
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-5000076463509190422011-07-10T17:30:00.000-07:002012-01-02T06:46:33.078-08:00Ryan's birthday, Happy 23rd!Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-6478567424439775832011-07-10T16:00:00.000-07:002011-07-10T16:02:38.832-07:00sand sculpting at the Sparks MarinaLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-83849084801782606412011-07-09T20:07:00.002-07:002011-07-09T20:08:45.945-07:00daylillies are in full bloomLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-46019027392750040222011-06-30T18:56:00.000-07:002011-07-24T20:18:32.159-07:00Reno Social Media eventI went with Krissy to the Reno Social Media event at Se7en tonight, Scraps Dog Bakery at Sparks Marina donated a nice big basket.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-55646980467267993382011-06-22T18:45:00.000-07:002011-06-27T21:43:45.992-07:00IGT gave me dugout tickets, awesome!I got great tickets from my employer as a atta-boy for a project that I did.
Taking the elevator down to the ground floor to get into the dugout seating.
Right behind home base, again Fantastic. It was 95 degrees but well worth it. If you get a chance take an umbrella.
Here is some information about the Reno Aces Dugout Club:
I believe IGT has 4 corporate seats right behind home Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-86078694149823073802011-06-21T19:20:00.001-07:002011-06-22T18:17:54.571-07:00Another great find - Sterling MeritageLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-34879402538369537912011-06-21T19:14:00.003-07:002011-06-22T18:46:53.892-07:00Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-33760186690394441432011-06-19T05:32:00.000-07:002011-06-23T20:22:01.115-07:00Fathers day great suprise, L.A. Noire What a great game taking in place in L.A. in the late 1940s.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-21693572771106265382011-06-17T14:13:00.000-07:002011-06-22T18:25:11.884-07:00Casey comes to town to live with us for a weekJillian, Casey, Maddie, Johnnie, Ricky all enjoying a Grimaldi's pizza Look in the mirror and see me (looking funny taking the photo) and Krissy
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-39939166933257684232011-06-11T19:17:00.000-07:002011-06-22T18:32:41.506-07:00Disneyland June 2011
This is the door to the new Star Tours shuttle. They did a fantastic job on the remake that opened on June 3rd 2011. Great Job Disney!
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-39791608252656015382011-06-10T07:18:00.000-07:002012-01-02T06:54:59.557-08:00the family truckster headed to LA for DisneylandStopped for breakfast at the Hay Street Cafe. I could hear "Holiday road - Wa-a-ah-o" off in the distance as background music.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-2895619791744300842011-06-07T21:34:00.000-07:002011-09-07T21:40:19.819-07:00The Hawes cabin in Skowhegan, MaineThis is the Hawes cabin that I visited as a child with my step dad, George Hawes III. These four photos were a great supprise from Georges brother Dave and wife Barbara. I would love to visit some day.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-30427463290345429242011-06-07T21:07:00.001-07:002011-06-07T21:12:37.609-07:00bonfire in the rain
Maddie and I had a bonfire this Sunday until it got too dark to see.
I had to put up the umbrella to keep the fire going.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-71694080080799489202011-06-05T11:07:00.000-07:002011-06-07T21:10:02.069-07:00a nice bright day on the Sparks Marina
A business next to the Dog Bakery started renting boats and bicycles. I will have to try a boat.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-24731656060333366642011-06-02T21:38:00.000-07:002011-06-02T21:52:47.374-07:00some doodles I've been doing with the iPhone app Zen BrushLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-17716643972913252542011-05-30T19:54:00.000-07:002011-05-30T20:55:37.415-07:00Patriotic colors flying for Memorial day.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-21818453610440632052011-05-27T08:45:00.000-07:002011-09-07T21:48:54.047-07:00Louis Meyer's Indy 500 photo and trophie
My wife's great uncle is Louis Meyer, winner of the Indy 500 28', 33', 36'. We watch the race every year.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-8889000575268177772011-05-19T19:58:00.000-07:002011-05-19T20:16:23.825-07:00playing hooky at the Reno Aces ball game with the guys from workLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-37172957442303844402011-05-15T07:09:00.001-07:002011-05-15T07:50:06.999-07:00hail in May or at least half-way to June
With everyone asleep, sitting quietly reading my blog feeds on a cloudy, dark Sunday morning I hear the falling of hail right outside the window. Isn't supposed to be May? Yep in Northern Nevada it does this at anytime of the year. I'm still going to plant some nice cherry tomatoes today even though you're supposed to "plant when clear of frost", never.
Also, back to those blog feeds. Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-15957852899361388842011-05-08T10:41:00.000-07:002011-05-08T11:05:44.537-07:00kids pulled the fire alarm a the dog store
Saturday afternood I was helping Krissy and Maddie at Scraps and the fire alarm started going off. A 12-13 year old kid and firends ran by the door with some guy trailing behind him. Yes they caught them. The alarm went on for 45 minutes.
click here for a video of the alarm going offLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-36080210289038972972011-05-07T20:10:00.000-07:002011-05-19T20:15:10.821-07:00my wine club tasting shows promise
At http://mustlovewine.com for the month of May we are tasting 2007 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, I have picked Montoya 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and I had several people taste and all thought this was a good winethat they would definitely purachase again. Fantastic!
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-50761217501201667952011-05-07T20:06:00.000-07:002011-05-19T20:09:13.330-07:00A Vizsla came to the dog store today,
that is the kind of dog I've always wanted.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-57798223462736107312011-04-30T19:49:00.001-07:002011-04-30T19:49:36.626-07:00Memorial on MoanaLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-12687406424073011442011-04-27T18:01:00.000-07:002011-05-02T21:03:25.807-07:00I pulled out Terragen 2 and started messing aroundYep, this was a few minutes of tutorial and adding my own stuff.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-86845797154012362182011-04-27T18:00:00.000-07:002011-04-27T18:00:52.707-07:00changes at the dog storeI have been helping Krissy with her store by painting and moving things around. I think this looks great!
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-9508739780069557042011-04-15T18:43:00.000-07:002011-04-15T18:54:20.323-07:00Total Wine Grand OpeningLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-83028374358659810182011-04-15T14:04:00.000-07:002011-04-15T14:04:34.962-07:00$6 checksSomewhere, somehow I've misplaced 100 shares of my company's stock. It is not in a brokerage account that I can find because all the known dividends, also meager amounts, are accounted for. So they are lost. My company around 20 or so years ago used to give us stock certificates with their employee stock purchase plan and over time I submitted the certificates to brokerage accounts and all is Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-45496046056537538262011-04-06T08:45:00.000-07:002011-04-07T20:42:41.990-07:00I found a photo online that was my first car,
This 1964 Dodge Dart Station Wagon looks very similar to the one that I had as a hand-me-down. That is except for the missing luggage rack, the wild flame job that my friends and I worked so tirelessly on and the big tires and traction bars. Damn I miss that car. Hmmmm not really.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-37727660182956727792011-04-05T14:28:00.000-07:002011-04-06T08:41:51.130-07:00Maddie and I washed the Sky
Maddie wanted to wash my car and it was warm enough so the Saturn Sky got a bath. I hear that we are supposed to get snow by Thursday. Hmmm. Keep washing.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-21268090599069582712011-04-05T14:27:00.000-07:002011-04-05T16:08:13.323-07:00Mr. Jinx (AKA Niki, Keeta) got out and captured.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-12703886721614597872011-03-29T20:49:00.000-07:002011-03-29T20:52:55.077-07:00I found this article ...
www.WineSpectator.com
In the Wine Spectator May 31st 2010 there was a great article by Harvey Steiman, Cork Screwed: Screw Caps Ace Test that debunked the screw cap myths.
Please subscribe to this great magazine!
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-40309482419194062792011-03-20T17:58:00.000-07:002011-03-20T17:59:37.645-07:00red diamond cabernet sauvignon is great
I was talking to some guy in the grocery store and he suggested the Red Diamon Cabernet Sauvignon. Wow, I should listen to the people more often.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-78196495552800177362011-03-20T17:52:00.000-07:002011-03-20T18:01:45.257-07:00this week's gas prices
Krissy and I split a fill up so we could fill up before the prices went up again.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-36190142549046831442011-03-05T09:05:00.000-08:002011-03-05T13:38:27.654-08:00sunset at workUsually when I take a photo of the sunset I lose all the colors, not so this time.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-55820626970370515772011-03-01T13:35:00.000-08:002011-03-05T09:10:40.543-08:00gasoline to the maxLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-89514380355772443662011-02-13T17:26:00.000-08:002011-02-16T07:06:35.489-08:00a wonderful Malbec wine, Don David 2008Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-21047740069465441992011-02-10T19:54:00.001-08:002011-02-10T19:54:28.318-08:00the Salsathe Salsa, originally uploaded by yodamon.I made Salsa this week with Anaheim Chiles, California Green Long Pepper Verde, Habanero, Jalapeno, Serrano, Onion, lemon, tomato, celery, green onion, garlic. It is hot and fantastic. I signed up for Salsa Fridays and tomorrow they will get a taste.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-55045909663921022552011-02-09T19:58:00.000-08:002011-02-13T17:38:33.302-08:00a repost of my favorite photo of the Sky jalopy
I'm sorry but I found this and thought I would bring it to the surface again.Those who care, look away - there is nothing here.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-50734769404320356622011-02-06T16:51:00.001-08:002011-02-06T16:58:40.072-08:00Look at these great doggie baked goods at my wife's storeHttp://www.MyFavoriteScraps.com goog enough for the owners. Mmmm.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-29109870065294641012011-02-01T12:15:00.000-08:002011-02-15T20:00:19.409-08:00out to lunch with friends getting Costco dogsLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-4326659875343675032011-01-31T19:15:00.001-08:002011-01-31T19:15:48.118-08:00The Sparks Marina at sunset this last Sunday. Beautiful!!!!Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-73332573010773941592011-01-29T19:07:00.001-08:002011-01-31T13:48:22.552-08:00early morning fogearly morning fog, originally uploaded by yodamon.
Driving by UNR's Main Station Farm on McCarran Boulevard in the early morning. I had to stop to get this photo. I know I have other photos of this same ranch in the fog but this is awesome.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-55680884631545485432011-01-24T07:40:00.000-08:002011-01-24T07:40:39.122-08:00Starbucks is changing their logo. I love Starbucks.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-88450276511108639342011-01-16T13:31:00.000-08:002011-01-16T13:32:31.154-08:00Jordan under the gunLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-83917129820005140612011-01-15T07:04:00.001-08:002011-01-15T07:04:28.656-08:00yes Peaches plays CityvilleShot with my Hipstamatic for iPhoneLens: JimmyFlash: OffFilm: BlankoLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-64891449620860508832011-01-15T06:52:00.000-08:002011-01-15T06:53:03.177-08:00Sparks MarinaHome of Scraps Dog Bakery, my wife's business. Shot with my Hipstamatic for iPhoneLens: John SFlash: OffFilm: BlankoLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-79942701446132217352011-01-13T19:12:00.001-08:002011-01-31T14:53:58.378-08:00The Bota boxA good friend has pointed me in the right direction. J.S. suggested that this box wine was a good everyday wine. I agree. I tried the Old Vine Zinfandel with huge thumbs up. GO BOTA!
Update
I'm kinda a wine snob if you don't already know but this wine is actually good stuff. I found that they have in red (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Malbec) and in white (Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-43675401595816420022011-01-01T17:11:00.000-08:002011-01-01T17:11:11.391-08:00Maddy's B-DayLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-23550695141983048882010-12-31T14:48:00.001-08:002010-12-31T17:01:54.513-08:00For Christmas I received "Lord of the Flies"
I had never read this book and always wanted to. I just finished it and it was fantastic. Piggy!!!Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-41528311712080871882010-12-31T08:44:00.001-08:002010-12-31T17:03:44.015-08:00lane shoe rental
lane shoe rental, originally uploaded by yodamon.
Maddy had her birthday party at the Coconut Bowl. I got some time on the camera.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-71093793251401574462010-12-29T08:44:00.000-08:002010-12-31T17:04:16.904-08:00Maddy plays with Tulip and Sadie at Christmas dinner.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-85028229221896817692010-12-29T08:24:00.000-08:002010-12-31T17:53:33.658-08:00I took the Maddy and Casey to the movies and on the way home we stopped by the Donut Bistro on Pyramid. The crumb cake is my favorite.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-82829576243149390692010-12-24T08:34:00.000-08:002010-12-31T17:52:19.831-08:00Home for the holidays. We stayed home for Christmas this year. Nice and quiet.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-27079585384868860232010-12-11T11:56:00.000-08:002010-12-11T11:57:08.819-08:00Santa rests at the Sparks MarinaLes Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-37342923347910252492010-12-07T18:41:00.001-08:002010-12-09T19:40:09.749-08:00This is what I'm drinking tonight. Actually a very decent Cab.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-58836358082497588892010-12-04T08:51:00.001-08:002011-01-14T07:40:20.443-08:00day at the DMV License in hand Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-84476243013135192832010-11-27T09:55:00.000-08:002010-11-28T07:25:09.856-08:00A passenger while my daughter drivesMy oldest daughter is practicing for the driving test she scheduled later next month. So, as her passenger (I should be paying attention to the road but am not) I whipped out the iphone and with the lens app and one of settings I got this great photo of the drive between my house the the city.
Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-6572240823713640712010-11-18T19:30:00.000-08:002010-11-18T19:32:10.722-08:00Team lunch for Thi food.Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17824261.post-64093611324025101612010-11-18T19:29:00.000-08:002010-11-18T19:30:13.639-08:00Les Taylorhttps://profiles.google.com/106866789940772422083noreply@blogger.com0