Tag Archives: Recreation

Cockroach Reanimation at 2k views

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

My most popular YouTube vid, by far, is Cockroach Reanimation with Electro-stimulation, which just passed over 200,000 views. The viewing demographic is overwhelmingly 13-17 year old boys who like to point out that the cockroach “isn’t actually coming to life, … Continue reading →

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Online again.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

So I’ve been recovering for a month now. Wasn’t hurt too bad in the accident, but it flipped a switch in my head. Didn’t feel like blogging or writing or working at all, really. Of those three things, though, only … Continue reading →

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Toyota reviving Nobunaga (Toyota ReBorn), plus killer killer whales

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

Linkdump follows: Any modern car ad using a 1960′s S40 Crown is worth watching in my opinion, but the CM being referred to (and uploaded to Youtube just 3 hours ago) is just indecipherable. The making of video isn’t much … Continue reading →

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Max’s first fish

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

A couple weeks ago, we went to my coworker and good friend’s father-in-law’s place for his new house celebration. He’d built a new house on top of the foundations of an older one at his 15 rai (1 rai = … Continue reading →

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Things I replaced on our car over summer vacation

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

You may understand part of the pain and frustration we experienced if you can recognize the complete set of gaskets and ferrofluid engine mounts (replaced with solid urethane mounts). Yes, the whole front end of our Cefiro A33 (USDM: Infiniti i30) … Continue reading →

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Sarte Wars

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

One time at a party, there was a guy who said he liked Jar Jar Binks. After the initial stomping and beer bottle volley, he finally admitted he was just saying that to be memorable. What a nerd.

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Paddle Boat @ MSU

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

This photo is from a couple months ago, but Max insisted we do the same thing today in the afternoon heat… Can you tell how off-balance the keel is? (and yes, the water really is that green) Note: This is … Continue reading →

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Woke up this morning, smiled at the rising sun…

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

…but only two little birds were right outside our doorstep. On a tall plant next to the stairs leading up to our front porch:

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The Accidental Motorcycle Thief

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

The other day, I wanted to go for a quick lunch at the canteen (cafeteria), so I asked one of the students interning for the Japanese course if I could borrow her scooter. She gave me the key and told … Continue reading →

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max’s wittle bitty (part 2)

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Getting rid of Bitty turned out to be a mistake. Max demanded to know where his pet had gone. Upon learning that Bitty had been returned to the pond (“to be with his friends…”), he threw an epic fit. It … Continue reading →

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Visa Run 2010

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

I’ve been living overseas for half of my life and applying for visas regularly throughout that time. It never gets easier. Hell, now I have to report every ninety days to immigration (in person or by mail-in form) just for … Continue reading →

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“Hayaku” Time Lapse Journey

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

Turn up the sound, sit back (for 8 minutes), and watch this: I hate listening to Royksopp, but I like it used in videos. – This brought back a flood of Japan memories. It’s funny how my memory has become … Continue reading →

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Chris Pongpitaya’s Supercar Knockoffs

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

…Because nothing says genuine 911 like a spoiler the size of a Cessna wing (and judging by the height of the hood, front wheel drive as well). (thx Mark) This video intrigued me so much, I had to dig around … Continue reading →

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