Dadgineer 2.0

Acting Out Computers

2010-11-28T15:23:00.000-08:00

Ollie and I acting out his computer games. And yes, before you tell me, I know he is signing sleeping wrong.

Halloween 2010

2010-10-30T15:54:00.001-07:00

10.17.10

2010-10-17T13:38:00.001-07:00

I still have not spent my Birthday money, today I did.

Field Trip

2010-10-12T16:46:00.000-07:00

I take Ollie to the doc. Just another day in the life of Ollie.

Dadgineer 2.0

2010-10-10T14:24:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I have decided to get back to my blog and start posting again. I am ditching the picture and two sentence post template I was using before. Let's see where this goes...

Nature

2010-02-16T19:16:00.001-08:00

This is a lowly forgotten onion on our counter, nature took over.

Perfect Wife

2010-02-15T06:18:00.000-08:00

I bought my wife Duct tape for Valentine's Day and she squeeeee'd with delight.

No clue

2009-09-08T09:07:00.001-07:00

Don't mind me Mr. Bumblebee, I am just hovering a few inches above your head with a camera...

School's in

2009-09-01T15:09:00.000-07:00

Well the quiet lunches at Jimmy John's are over for the season...

2009-08-28T09:11:00.001-07:00

How am I supposed to use it if I am not supposed to remove it from the package?

Punch

2009-08-17T10:38:00.001-07:00

Remember playing slug-bug as a kid in the car? Now I send virtual punches to the kids via photo text messages. Ah technology....

Done!

2009-08-08T18:55:00.001-07:00

What was once a bed is now a hall tree!

bed frame project

2009-08-08T13:22:00.001-07:00

The repurposing of the bed frame has begun...

Project

2009-08-04T15:35:00.001-07:00

This is a head board, foot board, and side rails I bought at a garage sale last year. I am going to make them into something else... stay tuned for more later.

Geek Alert

2009-08-03T21:13:00.001-07:00

This is the type of thing that amuses me. Shoot the moon with the phone and shake the phone to make cool shapes. Geek, I know....

Bad

2009-06-28T08:52:00.001-07:00

With a handicapped child, I see people parking in a handicapped spot and think, "They better be handicapped." If they are not, I get irritated. I realized the other day how screwed up that is; getting mad that someone is not physically handicapped...

Ahhhh

2009-06-25T10:08:00.001-07:00

Best thing I have seen all day.

Shirt

2009-06-24T18:47:00.001-07:00

Made this for a co-worker's son who told the doctor, after a discussion about going in the potty, "I pee in the bushes."

Get a clue....

2009-06-24T05:55:00.001-07:00

Center lane, 3 lane road, 45 mph, listening to an iPod, completely oblivious.

Makin more stuff

2009-06-14T13:40:00.001-07:00

Made something else, work bench from old wood and the laminant counter top from my grama's old counter. Entire thing was recycled from other things taken apart, except for the nails of course.

I can do that too...

2009-06-13T15:59:00.001-07:00

My wife has started to make aprons and is having a lot of fun with it. I thought I could do that, so I did. Now she wants me to make her one

Testing

2009-06-05T17:41:00.001-07:00

I am testing this to see how posting videos work with this blog. If it does, it could bring this blog to the next level of geekdom.

Colors

2009-05-26T16:21:00.001-07:00

I don't know why I like them, maybe it is the science behind them. I just have to stop and stare whenever I see a rainbow.

No penguins

2009-05-17T20:44:00.001-07:00

I found this warning sticker amusing. Yes, I am simple minded.

Cool meds

2009-05-16T18:16:00.001-07:00

My son gets IV antibiotics 3 times a day and this is the contraption that delivers the meds. It is basically a ballon with meds in it with a tube that connects to the IV. Hook it up, open the valve, and go! So simple and so cool.

I love this time

2009-05-06T05:47:00.001-07:00

There is like a 2 week window that the lilacs are in bloom and that time is now. When I walk out of my house, the sweet smell is in the air.

Green deed

2009-05-02T17:07:00.001-07:00

We got some new mulch today that is actually chewed up and painted tires. Looks awesome, reuses old tires and lasts for over 10 years.

I don't like my job.

2009-05-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

Ordering a coffee at McDonalds, but drives a RedBull car...

Should I?

2009-04-28T15:08:00.001-07:00

Got a flat a lunch and tried that inflate in a can stuff. Didn't work and I set it on the hood while I put on the spare. Now I am driving home and there it sits. Part of me wants to grab it off the hood, but I think I will leave it and see if it makes it home.

Irony

2009-04-26T08:24:00.001-07:00

Ok, now what?

Bad

2009-04-20T05:45:00.000-07:00

Am I the only one who feels bad for worms on rainy days? Yes, I know, I am adding to my insanity.

I cannot stop

2009-04-20T05:03:00.001-07:00

My wife brought home some Clementines the other day. They are so unbelievably good, it is a good thing you have to peel each one, I eventually get tired and stop eating them.

Evening beverage

2009-04-16T17:20:00.001-07:00

Nothing like a glass of cold coffee in the evening (from the batch made this morning).

Flying

2009-04-15T18:10:00.001-07:00

I have been flying this around the bathroom as my little one takes a bath, he cannot get enough of it.

Mythbusters afternoon

2009-04-14T14:46:00.001-07:00

Success! Fired new Bosch framing nail gun into ballistics gel and compared to the leading competition and ours went deeper. Did it in front of about 30 people from the media.

Showtime

2009-04-14T09:01:00.001-07:00

Ballistics gel, 30 reporters, hmmmm...

Mmmmm

2009-04-12T08:58:00.001-07:00

Easter breakfast :)

Bathrooms

2009-04-11T16:52:00.001-07:00

There are always tamper proof screws in the stalls in public bathrooms. Am I missing something? Are there bathroom stall wall bandits that I don't know about?

How many...

2009-04-09T11:05:00.001-07:00

6 guys standing around 1 guy jack hammering.

Perfect

2009-04-08T21:37:00.001-07:00

Nothing sweeter than your sleeping child.

Working from home

2009-04-07T18:30:00.001-07:00

Hiding from kids in the bathroom, using Skype to talk to Taiwan for work on small laptop, taking notes on big laptop. How geeks do business!

Complain?

2009-04-06T06:06:00.001-07:00

I know, it is April, but I cannot help smile when I wake up to to this beautiful view.

Surprize

2009-04-05T09:05:00.001-07:00

I was enjoying my sunday morning coffee only to find this. My four year old was very interested in the cup and I didn't know why.

Simple yet effective

2009-04-05T08:26:00.001-07:00

We got this from the Kane County Fare yesterday for our house number. Just a piece of slate with a grinding bit and a steady hand. Perfect.

Tv

2009-04-03T06:06:00.001-07:00

If you haven't seen this show, watch it. Better yet, get season 1 on dvd at Target for like 20 bucks. One of the better shows on right now.

Trend setter

2009-04-03T05:56:00.001-07:00

I heard the "wash and go" look was in style on the radio the other day. I am way ahead of that trend.

2009-03-30T17:43:00.001-07:00

For those who use Twitter, I signed up on the "advice" of a friend to play around with it. I am still getting my virtual feet wet with Twitter so we will see where I go with it, maybe a combo with this blog. Big surprise my Twitter name is Dadgineer.

Blow out

2009-01-24T19:20:00.001-08:00

During a punching session, I tore about a 12" gash in my heavy bag. (Not sure how, I don't think I can punch a hole in a heavy bag) I can however sew!

Spork

2009-01-21T06:44:00.000-08:00

I didn't think it was possible, but they improved the spork. I got this in an instant microwave rice thing; two parts that snap together so they can be more compact.

Invention Fair

2009-01-20T05:42:00.001-08:00

This is the project me and my 13 yr old worked on this weekend for his invention fair. Tried to explain to him the concept of center of gravity, but just went with "best balanced".

13 yr old strikes again

2009-01-17T19:46:00.001-08:00

Just as I get started on the last damage, I get another "project".

High ceiling

2009-01-17T19:41:00.001-08:00

Now that I have a room with a high ceiling, I can break out the juggling stuff a will. Next I need to find a way to unicycle in the house.

Call

2009-01-16T01:02:00.001-08:00

Had a conference call with Taiwan this evening at 8:30, what you see above is me going to bed after the call. Work tomorrow...not so much.

Geekout

2009-01-15T15:06:00.001-08:00

I realized I lost control today....

Salt

2009-01-05T15:15:00.001-08:00

This guy was following the salt truck a little close.

Cut

2008-12-21T08:26:00.001-08:00

I take off work between christmas and new years every year and it gives me a chance to do things I normally wouldn't do. This year I got a little crazy with the razor.

Snow

2008-12-19T08:06:00.001-08:00

Nothing an over night snow storm to make the drive in fun.

Responsibilty

2008-12-18T06:01:00.001-08:00

Every kid eventually (hopefully) learns responsibilty. The trick is figuring out how to get their responsiblity lightbulb to turn on in their head.

Pics

2008-12-17T16:49:00.001-08:00

Everyone gets the nice family holiday picture where everyone looks nice and happy. Meanwhile taking the picture was totally crazy.

Mad scramble

2008-12-17T09:40:00.001-08:00

The last working week is always chaotic. Two weeks off, so lots to do and finish before the end of the year.

More fun

2008-12-13T17:00:00.001-08:00

Linens and Things is closing and we stopped by to check out the deals. We picked up these 4 very sturdy wheeled shelving units, shelves that were originally used to displays stuff at the store. Nice!

Music

2008-12-13T12:16:00.001-08:00

Sitting at Potbelly having lunch and listening to a great guitar player and singer. I decided to tell him nice job and give him a 5 spot, I guess others felt the same way. I could have sat there all day...

Snow

2008-12-09T18:17:00.001-08:00

Looks like late night snow blowing tonight....

Calls

2008-12-08T07:26:00.001-08:00

If you were calling someone for the first time and you do not know that person, would you leave a message without stating what the call is regareding. I get voicemails like that all the time. Delete.
D.

plants...

2008-12-06T11:44:00.001-08:00

Ever read what it takes to make these plants red? I read about it a while back and if I remember right it is a long tedious process.

Rip down railings

2008-12-04T16:47:00.001-08:00

After the kids ripped out 3 railings from the wall, I had to get creative. Here is my solution, mini oak mounting plates that match our oak doors. I can stand on the railings now!

Season food

2008-12-04T16:43:00.001-08:00

One of my favorite winter foods, crock pot chili.

First Snow

2008-12-02T07:29:00.001-08:00

Boy scout motto: Always be prepared... Fill snowblower with gas at the end of last winter so it is ready for next season. Murphy's Law: Don't tighten gas cap all the way so that all the gas evaporates during summer.

Messed up

2008-11-29T09:11:00.001-08:00

Holidays, Black Friday, kids home from school, and a head cold have a way of screwing things up. Like for instance, posting to a blog...

Protection

2008-11-27T14:27:00.001-08:00

The aforementioned baked apples must be protected during transport...

Tradition

2008-11-27T10:01:00.001-08:00

My wife's Thanksgiving tradition, old fashion baked apples. Mmm mmm mmm!

Holiday

2008-11-26T15:07:00.001-08:00

Can you tell it is the day before a long weekend. This was the parking lot as I snuck out 10 minutes early...

Stranded

2008-11-23T13:34:00.001-08:00

Grrrrr, kids......

2008-11-23T10:51:00.001-08:00

I think there is a bad diredtions gene that makes people make wrong turns. I have this gene and few extra...

Difference

2008-11-21T17:24:00.000-08:00

Wow, what a difference a month can make.

Parents

2008-11-20T14:52:00.001-08:00

You are in the doctor's waiting room with your sick, coughing kid. You just let your kid walk right up to other kids and babies and not care if your kid is spreading their sickness all around, right?

Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

2008-11-20T14:22:00.003-08:00

Like I said, Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

Woot off

2008-11-19T18:35:00.001-08:00

For those of you that know what that means have been glued to the computer screen since last night at midnight.

No woman

2008-11-18T18:31:00.001-08:00

One again, the captain of the team is away.

Huh?

2008-11-18T11:07:00.001-08:00

It's not even Thanksgiving yet.

Housing Crisis

2008-11-17T10:58:00.001-08:00

This is an area by work where they were going to build and entire subdivision. Now that the housing world is in the toilet, all that remains is a mess of dirt, asphault, and sewer pipes.

Sunday morning breakfast

2008-11-16T10:33:00.001-08:00

Cinnamon roll french toast, eggs, and bacon. Mmm mmm!

Sick

2008-11-15T18:49:00.001-08:00

As a kid, being sick meant missing school, eating in bed, and watching tv. As an adult, it's not so much fun.

Look what I found...

2008-11-14T16:59:00.001-08:00

When I got home today, I saw what I thought was a dead wasp on the ledge in our living room. Upon closer inspection it turned out to be a 1" long baby praying mantis, which I promptly moved outside for it's own safety.

Gift

2008-11-14T07:16:00.001-08:00

The greatest gift you can give your child (although I am sure they would disagree), is self sacrifice for their benefit.
D.

I need this.

2008-11-13T07:23:00.001-08:00

I need one of these tv's for my bed.

Justin Case

2008-11-12T17:15:00.001-08:00

My wife put this up in case I get lost.

Love it.

2008-11-12T11:35:00.000-08:00

I love Chipotle, the menu is simple, like 10 different things, just simple good food.

Wet

2008-11-11T15:02:00.001-08:00

No matter how cold and dreary, you can always find a cool pic, no pun intended. Well maybe a little....

One down.

2008-11-10T15:41:00.001-08:00

I have been one woman down this past week, so I have not been the full team. Looking forward to getting the team back together today.

Happiness

2008-11-09T16:34:00.000-08:00

Happiness is finally getting the surround speakers hung. Now the wires....

Gone

2008-11-08T20:50:00.001-08:00

I blinked and the day was gone.

Friday night

2008-11-07T17:50:00.001-08:00

Out with kids and their friends at Potbelly. Dad and 6 kids, that is what it is all about.

Too fast

2008-11-07T14:19:00.001-08:00

Life is flying out of control, at some point I hope it slows.

Addiction

2008-11-06T19:02:00.001-08:00

I need to go to P.A...

Be prepared.

2008-11-06T11:44:00.001-08:00

Wiggles and Zune - perfect entertainment for a 4 year old out and about

Trouble

2008-11-05T17:59:00.001-08:00

Sometimes, no matter what they did, you have to wave the punishment so they can have some fun and make some memories.

Help

2008-11-05T17:43:00.001-08:00

A gym full of screaming 11 yr olds, help.

Man's other best friend

2008-11-05T11:07:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the head hurts just too much.

Dadgineer 2.0

Acting Out Computers

Halloween 2010

10.17.10

Field Trip

Dadgineer 2.0

Nature

Perfect Wife

No clue

School's in

Punch

Done!

bed frame project

Project

Geek Alert

Bad

Ahhhh

Shirt

Get a clue....

Makin more stuff

I can do that too...

Testing

Colors

No penguins

Cool meds

I love this time

Green deed

I don't like my job.

Should I?

Irony

Bad

I cannot stop

Evening beverage

Flying

Mythbusters afternoon

Showtime

Mmmmm

Bathrooms

How many...

Perfect

Working from home

Complain?

Surprize

Simple yet effective

Tv

Trend setter

Tweet

Blow out

Spork

Invention Fair

13 yr old strikes again

High ceiling

Call

Geekout

Salt

Cut

Snow

Responsibilty

Pics

Mad scramble

More fun

Music

Snow

Calls

plants...

Rip down railings

Season food

First Snow

Messed up

Protection

Tradition

Holiday

Stranded

Popular

Difference

Parents

Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

Woot off

No woman

Huh?