Kat Tales

RIP Camaro

Well, it didn't make it but not for what you think. The engine survived but a pickup truck did in the back end.

 

Here is its replacement.

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At least it has a spoiler and is silver.  Also, has a sunroof which Is an open air option I have never had before.

Sound system was replaced Saturday so I have good tunes now. It's hard to give up my Camaros after 25 years but I'll be ok.  and I'm sure I've helped the economy.

Spring is cultural season

As I previously posted the Star Trek movie was awesome and I did see it 2 more times including in IMAX. Hope to see it one more time in the theatres, but DVD of course, will be absolutely done.

 

Of course, one must keep one mind broadened so as is custom I attended the Shakespeare Festival in St. Louis.

This year the show was "The Merry Wives of Windsor".. Most entertaining and a pleasant way to spend an evening in the park with good friends and a picnic.

Of course, this is also Renaissance Faire Season and this year I managed to attend 3 days of it  Yes, It's that much fun

These pictures will help tell the story.

Above are some of my Friends and 3 Pints Gone one of the most popular groups at the Faire.

Following are Birds of Prey from the presentation of the Wild Bird Sanctuary

 

Of course, it's family friendly place. Here is one my favorite kids playing in the children's area and getting knighted by the Duke ( who is being portrayed by a friend of mine.)

And one always has to attend the Jousts,

They can be a bit bloody at times... but always a good show.

 

and you can never have too many friends attend with you. My number one guy makes a handsome musketeer.

Star Trek: The new movie--Go See It!(no spoiler)

I was fortunate enough to get to see a special screening of this courtesy of my frined, Zaphod.

 

Awesome.  They got it right!

 

I 'm not going to post a spoiler here... I  know which of my friends saw it and will talk with them later.

 

But go see it, Give them your money. They are safe going ahead with the sequel.

I had reservations about this.  Reboots are a dangerous thing., and we have never had anyone else play the iconic characters in this franchise.  Zachary Quinto as Spock was perfect casting. Chris Pine definitely gets Kirk right.

Everything is explained nicely for those of us who remember the established franchise,but  it won't confuse those who aren't long time Trek Fans.

It is Star Trek the way its supposed to be.  Yay!

Hi and later

Know its been awhile.

 

Need to post some pictures but just am in a hurry now.

The Camaro is still running though.

 

Here's hoping for 2 more years.

So what do you buy when your Camaro dies

My mechanic has determined that my Camaro is on its death knells.

 

It's leaking oil badly and that could only be fixed with a major rebuild that would cost thousands of dollars.

I can carry a case of oil around to keep it going for a time

 

I don't want to get a practical car yet... but I may not have a choice.. so what should I get?

 

 

Pirate Fest 2008

Couldn't just stop with Talk LIke A Pirate Day.

Had to continue pirate weekend.

My number one guy and I attended Pirate Fest with my fellow Vox blogger Databob.

Here are my pictures from the phone showing more of the fun.

                                    My guy, Les, looking very pirate.  and Databob enjoying piracy.

 

                                         More 3 pints gone ( one more round)

 

                                                                            A magical pirate 

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Aye, Mateys,

Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day.

and my new boss is liking it too.

I am wearing a pirate hat and doing my best to keep my pirate  speak consistent even though it does hurt the throat after a while.

AARGH!

Here is a pic!

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Labor Day Camping.

 

I know I'm a week late... but Labor day always crosses end of the month beginning of the month so when you're in a financial services position, you  t very busy.

 

However, I did go along for my annual sleep in a tent weekend. I'm just not good at it though. I'm a Beverly Hills camper. I would much rather have a cabin and a flush toilet, but I do enjoy the rest of the activities we do. My fellow blogger Databob was one of the campers and as he said we did eat like kings. We also floated, hiked and explored Fisher Cave during our stay at Meramec State Park.

As promised, here are the pictures My number one Guy and I took on the trip.

Hanging out at the campsite.

 

Hanging out to tour Fisher Cave.

 

 

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                                                                Our intrepid Tour Guide.

Learning new things

Well,  I had been told about Twitter from friends but hadn't really tried setting it up til now.

 

As you can see I have connected it to this blog.

 

Decided I really should learn it since Archon (the local Science Fiction Fantasy convention) is using it for updates.

Might find out some useful information and besides it's good for me to continue to learn more things.

Summer with a camera phone

 

Well, I know its been a while since I posted anything. Been busy adjusting to a new boss and enjoyinbg summer activities.

 

New boss is ok. 'Nuff said.

Upgraded my cell phone in June. It was time for me to have a new one, and now I have a camera phone.

 

Have been taking a few pictures every where I go. so I will summarize my summer in pictures.

The above is from the Hermann Beer Fest in June .

 

 

 

At Ballwin Days near the end of June

Seeing the traveling exhibit to promote the Dark Knight movie.

 

.Lighting ash curling snakes on the Fourth of July.

 

 

Hanging out at El Paisano. (The guitar player even remembers that the old Frito Lay commercials used to use Celito Lindo by changing the words to describe the Frito Bandito)

 

Saw my first Tractor Pull at the Seminary Picnic in Perryville, MO this year. Still,  "New York is where I'd rather stay... I get allergic smelling hay,.. I just adore a penthouse view..

 

 

Of course, the weather this past weekend just requried a trip near the confluence of the riivers here.

.This is at Grafton on the Illinois side of the Mississippi.

Will be camping soon... Sleeping in a tent not my favorite thing but if the weather stays as its been it will be pleasant.