Loud & Clear

wonderflonium is exactly how it sounds

Stop whatever you are doing right now and go immediately to www.drhorrible.com.

You may have heard some of the best programing isn’t coming out on tv, but the internet. This is proof.

oh yes, Heroes is coming back

If you are one who follows, as I do, the awesomeness of Heroes, you will be pleased to know there is a new trailer out for the new season, coming September 22.

You may partake of the nectar of anticipation below.

Crazy Products #1

In the last week, I’ve seen some crazy products on the shelves. I’m going to start posting them for your viewing pleasure. If you run across others, send me a pic and I’ll add it to the list. It’s crazy what people will buy.

Crazy Product #1

You might not be able to read it, but the tag line is “A drink worth standing in line for.”

Leave a comment and add your own tag line. Here’s mine:

“The only choice for the working class.”

Influence set preview

Here’s a little preview for our set this coming weekend.

I’m leaving town for some family stuff I’ll fill you in later about, so won’t be here this weekend to take a pic of the finished product (complete with haze, lighting and awesome worship people). You’ll have to wait a little for that. Maybe Paul Haugen will post a pic. You can bug him on his blog, The Open Door (link to the right).

Enjoy.

Weight Loss Challenge: week 5

Today’s official weigh in:  221
Last Weeks official weigh in: 220
Official start weight:  225.5

So I know the solution. It’s getting to it that’s the problem. It’s one simple word:  excersize.  The week I lost more than one pound?  At the gym.  Since then?  Not once.  There’s a ton of interruptions and another big one to occur next week I’ll share shortly. Still, eating well helps you stay the same weight.  Excersize takes it off.

Now… can I get my arse to the gym? That’s the real questions. Stay tuned to find out.

Weight Loss Challenge: week 4

Today’s official weigh in:  220
Last Weeks official weigh in: 221
Official start weight:  225.5

Looks like I’m the turtle, not the hare in this race. But I am learning some important things about myself through this process.

Sunday after church, we packed the family up and drove to my folks house in Vacaville. I discovered if it feels like vacation, then I should be able to eat like it’s vacation. What’s the deal? As long as my routine is set and structured I can stay on plan, but as soon as there’s schedule or routine an interruption, then I’m justified in interrupting my discipline too?  I don’t get me.

I need to figure this thing out. Suggestions?

Oh, and we had an absolutely fantastic time at the folks house. Saw my siblings and little cousins. I love my family. They’re awesome.

auditorium upgrades- step by step

So we talked about it for a few weeks leading up to this past weekend- new auditorium upgrades.

Now, here’s the magic. Our center screen is made from styrofoam. Oh, you heard me right. Instead of a $3800 screen, we build this baby for $500. And that’s just the cost of the custom cut foam. A volunteer donated all the framing material from his business.  The projector ceiling mount would have cost us $600, but another volunteer custom designed and build a ceiling mount for us for free. And let me tell you, Panasonic should call him up for his design. It’s beautiful! Those hazer’s we’re using?  That’s right- donated by a volunteer!

I love our people. It made me think of Solomon’s temple with each person bringing his gift of expertise to add to the beauty of God’s temple.

So here’s the run down of the install last week.

First we made the frame. You can see the stack of styrofoam behind it.

Next, we glued the foam to the frame. We tried really hard to match seems so you wouldn’t see the lines. It’s not perfect, but came out great.

After we let it set overnight, we put the screen on a stage and mounted the border to the frame. That’s Jeff in the background putting in the final touches.

Hanging the screen was a challenge. At 12′x21′ it’s no small thing and while mostly foam and aluminum studs, it still weighs a bit. Was glad when it was done!

Next, we hung the projector. As you can see 30 ft. is a long way down in a tiny man lift!

The finished product is amazing. I’ll try to get a pic up from this weekend with the series logo on the screen. It’s awesome.

Special props and thanks to Jeff and Lance, Richard and Bobby for all their help and expertise. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Weight Loss Challenge: week 3

Today’s official weigh in:  221
Last Weeks official weigh in: 220
Official start weight:  225.5

Well, I’m up a pound this week. Which is actualy a nice surprise. You see, my struggle with eating is that I use it as a reward. Work really hard, have a big bowl of sugary cereal or ice cream. Yesterday, it was tollhouse cookie/brownies.  I think I ate four or five. They were REALLY good, especially right out of the oven.

So, I know, I know, I need to find some non-food rewards. I’m working on it.

For now, the center screen and hazers worked and looked beautiful this past weekend (post soon to follow on that process). And I’m back on schedule to be down some pounds next week.

Man Day- Success!

What an awesome weekend Man Day was!  I wish I had more pictures. I was running around too much to grab many.

Clovis Hills members, and World Champion lifters Nick and Raul were beasts benching over 400 lbs. They ripped phone books and broke apples in half with their bare hands. Very cool to watch. And both these guys are the nicest guys you’ll meet. Strength + meekness = very cool.

Steve and Dave Mac spent weeks in the gym training to show off their muscles.  Or at least weeks waiting for the muscle suits to arrive in the mail.

Dave Mac proved his Iron Man prowess and broke two bricks with those manly muscles before Nick showed him up by breaking six. (it’s not your eyesight, it’s a pic of the tv screen in the green room taken with my phone)

Paul Haugen tore it up with some big feature music including featuring ZZ Top, Queen, Thin Lizzy and the “Bad Boys” song from Cops.  “I Wanna Talk About Me” by Toby Keith rocked with some seriously smoking video by Kevin.

Outside, families had a great time in our Sports Center, K2 Challenge, 2 Man Freethrow Challenge and Putting Green.

A couple long days, but another can’t miss Clovis Hills weekend in the record books.

Weight Loss Challenge: week 2

Today’s official weigh in:  221
Last Weeks official weigh in: 222.5
Official start weight:  225.5

Well, only down a pound and a half this week.  Really, I’m pretty happy about it. I didn’t eat well last week. Eating has always been a stress reliever and a reward for hard work. With Man Day and the auditorium upgrades and being on my 8th of 12 days of work in a row (not all that impressive compared to others in the office at the moment, but still a nice stretch), I’ve been rewarding myself too much.

Of course, as I write this right now I’m sitting in Cinnamonster eating a roll with an Earl Grey chaser. My assistant was nice enough to give me a gift card to help me get through. I’m practically obliged to eat one. I guess we’ll see at next weeks weigh in.