I’ve had QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter on order since September. They have repeatedly delayed it and delayed it, asking me for confirmation that I still want it. Yesterday I ordered it from Wal*Mart instead and it’s just shipped. I’m going to leave my Amazon order unconfirmed…
RotateAVI v0.91beta
It’s up on elbeno.com. If you got a digital camera for Xmas (or otherwise), check it out. An easy way to rotate avi movies.
The Quiz
The end of year quiz is once again with us, courtesy of King William's College on the Isle of Man. Off you go.
Xmas 2006 stats
# of remote family members spoken to: 11 # of video games received: 2.5 # of books received: 3 # of hours spent opening Mini-Elbeno's gifts: 4 # of minor injuries caused by toy defence systems packaging: 1 # of marzipan fruits received (eaten): 15 (0) # of pictures (movies)…
Merry Xmas
After trying many ornament shots, this is the best. Not bad for a compact under such low lighting conditions. Of course I really need an SLR, proper tripod and remote shutter…
Highlights from the Xmas Playlist
I make no apologies for taste. But at least it doesn't include Slade. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Diana Krall O Tannenbaum – Vince Guaraldi Trio All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Bjorn Again (It Must Have…
2006: the good stuff
Good stuff that is specific to me: Of course, the best thing is mini-Elbeno. We started the year getting ready for his arrival, and since he's been here our lives have been changed forever in a wonderful way. And we have also been keeping in closer contact with the rest…
Happy solstice
It will occur at 4.22pm PST this afternoon. Waes hael!
The tree's up
This year I did the whole job while Mrs. Elbeno tended to mini-Elbeno. It's looking good this year, in the dining room rather than the living room where little hands run amok. We have finally retired some of the original cheapo filler ornaments we bought when we first got the…