Well, I had a good time on Vashon Island, but mainly because I was able to visit with two close buddies of mine - Tom and Tony. I honestly wasn’t all that impressed with the VI festival, but hey. I did skip out on the parties and street dance - but I was eager to get home so I could email my baby. ;P

Well, I was planning on heading out to the Vashon Island Strawberry Festival tonight - but the unrelability of the Washington State ferry system circumvented that plan. Actually, I’m not at all displeased. I am quite the home-body.

i never knew lathing could be so much fun. i’ve made two rings, and i’m working on a third. i think the third will turn out to be the better of the lot. but i can’t say that until i actually produce it. ;P

It is just scorching outside. So I’m relaxing inside with a beer, some sunflower seeds, and the whirling sounds of a metal lathe. Go Mr. Bit, go. ;P

Eriko’s first gift is complete. A purple shirt with some Japanese writing on it. It’s not quite as professional as I would like, but well - I’m not a professional. :P I hope I am able to see her wearing it. X)

This is an official notice indicating that Nicholas Kirsch, computer guy, is looking for an ideal job hereby referred to as “job.” The job will work closely with open-source and/or Linux in highly challenging areas. In addition, the job will be close to Nicholas’s true love and provide a sufficient salary in order to care for her.