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Effin’ Folgers Commercial Gets Me Every Time

December 8, 2011 Hobie Leave a comment

Maybe I’ve become a weepy little bitch in my old age of 35 (egads, just typing that makes me a weepy little bitch), but I swear, EVERY TIME I see this recent Folgers coffee commercial where hunky brother comes home and the parents stayed up all night to wait for his arrival but he shows up late and his sister opens the front door and when he gives her a gift she takes the bow and puts it on him and tells him, “you’re my present this year.” TEARS EVERYTIME. WHY????? It’s such a ridiculously cliched commercial and just like the one from the 80’s where “Peter” the (again) hunky son (at least if you consider it was the 1980s) comes home to the smell of Folgers. These commercials shamefully manipulate your basest emotions, whether that emotion is the arrival of nice hotness or just the whole long-separated family member comes home and everyone is happy. Also, that the coffee was the thing that made it happen. Specifically the Folgers. Obviously. Although I drink Maxwell House at home so maybe that is preventing random hot guys from coming over. That’s probably for the best then. 🙂

There is also that other commercial with the annoyingly cute “Jingle the Husky Pup” that makes me think I need to have that, just for the cute little stuffed husky pup you get and the fact that it barks when you say certain things. Maybe this just means that we need to get a dog. I keep leaning towards that conclusion and try to keep coming up with reasons why not. It would definitely be a humongous change of lifestyle for both Larry & I, but I think it would be basically awesome to have a dog. We will have to keep this in mind still.

Other News from this part of the world:

Larry has been making our loft office even more cool. I have to upload the photos and post them here (later today when I get home) but he got these cool wall labels made that were clocks, and we have 4 of them, one for each time zone. They’re labeled with meaningful cities, so Pacific is Santa Monica, Mountain is Colorado Springs, Central is San Antonio, and Eastern is New York. It’s pretty much AWESOME. Can’t wait to show here. Jan 2013 Update – Here are the pics:

06-Dec-2011 16:04, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

06-Dec-2011 16:26, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 250

06-Dec-2011 16:27, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 400

06-Dec-2011 16:27, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 100

06-Dec-2011 16:28, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.5, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

06-Dec-2011 16:28, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.5, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

06-Dec-2011 17:02, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.2, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

06-Dec-2011 18:01, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 250

06-Dec-2011 20:21, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.5, 7.152mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 800

06-Dec-2011 20:22, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.5, 10.262mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 1250

06-Dec-2011 20:22, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320

06-Dec-2011 20:22, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320

06-Dec-2011 20:23, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 400

Larry will be heading back to NYC this weekend and I follow him out there the following weekend, where I’ll be working at both 30 Rock and Englewood Cliffs while he will be visiting with his sister while she’s getting ready to have a baby. Exciting times! Can’t wait to go back to “The City” as well as see a lot of our friends and my coworkers there. Plus I get to finally wear my heavy coats again!!! I swear I miss wearing my awesome Michael Kors peacoat. That thing is timeless AND awesome.
I rebuilt my PC again – I think another post is in order to fully document it but I did that during the Thanksgiving Weekend. My PC is insane now. Pics and Post to come. Jan 2013 Update – Here are the pics from that little adventure; I’m ready to do it again, to be honest!:

The obsolete-yet-unaware-of-that-status PC

The obsolete-yet-unaware-of-that-status PC25-Nov-2011 13:18, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 400

Getting a gander at the existing PC case

Getting a gander at the existing PC case25-Nov-2011 13:18, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 400

All the new pieces! New MB, new graphics card, new memory (8 GB), and a new processor

All the new pieces! New MB, new graphics card, new memory (8 GB), and a new processor25-Nov-2011 13:19, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

Intel inside, baby. i7-2600. Recommended at that point in time!

Intel inside, baby. i7-2600. Recommended at that point in time!25-Nov-2011 13:19, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.2, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 125

My iPad served as the manual to follow while doing this upgrade. I'm no rookie, but it helps to have this.

My iPad served as the manual to follow while doing this upgrade. I'm no rookie, but it helps to have this.25-Nov-2011 13:20, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.5, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 160

25-Nov-2011 13:22, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200

Ah, the guts. Some would be afraid to venture here. I am not.

Ah, the guts. Some would be afraid to venture here. I am not.25-Nov-2011 13:23, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200

Time to unplug and rip all this shit out. I mean, remove these components gently for Larry's use!

Time to unplug and rip all this shit out. I mean, remove these components gently for Larry's use!25-Nov-2011 13:31, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 250

I do love to rebuild a PC

I do love to rebuild a PC25-Nov-2011 13:31, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 200

Clearing the way to get the old mobo and processor out

Clearing the way to get the old mobo and processor out25-Nov-2011 13:36, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 125

It's all Larry's now - time for you guys to become a Hackintosh!

It's all Larry's now - time for you guys to become a Hackintosh!25-Nov-2011 13:39, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 400

I'm sure he'll figure it out

I'm sure he'll figure it out25-Nov-2011 13:39, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 400

The canvas is clean

The canvas is clean25-Nov-2011 13:40, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200

With a new mobo, you typically get a new plate for your connections. NEAT.

With a new mobo, you typically get a new plate for your connections. NEAT.25-Nov-2011 13:41, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 125

The motherboard fits!

The motherboard fits!25-Nov-2011 13:53, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 200

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The power....the POWER!

The power....the POWER!25-Nov-2011 13:54, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 160

Getting out the new heatsink and fan - these processors would immolate themselves without this.

Getting out the new heatsink and fan - these processors would immolate themselves without this.25-Nov-2011 13:55, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 160

Yep - Moore's Law is amazing. So much power in such a tiny little chip.

Yep - Moore's Law is amazing. So much power in such a tiny little chip.25-Nov-2011 13:55, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 400

Placing the chip on the mobo

Placing the chip on the mobo25-Nov-2011 13:56, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 200

Easy peasy

Easy peasy25-Nov-2011 13:56, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.5, 10.262mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 800

Heatsink and Fan kit is attached and connected to the power plug on the mobo

Heatsink and Fan kit is attached and connected to the power plug on the mobo25-Nov-2011 14:00, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.2, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200

These red teeth are the two 4GB sticks of memory about to make me very happy.

These red teeth are the two 4GB sticks of memory about to make me very happy.25-Nov-2011 14:04, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 5.831mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 250

Make sure to push hard on these so they snap firmly into place. The anchor tabs MUST lock them in.

Make sure to push hard on these so they snap firmly into place. The anchor tabs MUST lock them in.25-Nov-2011 14:05, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.2, 6.271mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320

That's the video card. 1GB of bliss.

That's the video card. 1GB of bliss.25-Nov-2011 14:08, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 5.174mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 200

Another thing that takes a bit of force to ensure proper seating and connection.

Another thing that takes a bit of force to ensure proper seating and connection.25-Nov-2011 14:10, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.5, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200

Look at those chrome pipes! We're talking power here, people.

Look at those chrome pipes! We're talking power here, people.25-Nov-2011 14:10, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.5, 9.147mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 800

Now you just have to plug in all the power cords you can

Now you just have to plug in all the power cords you can25-Nov-2011 14:10, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.0, 8.48mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 400

25-Nov-2011 14:21, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 5.831mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 200

25-Nov-2011 14:22, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 5.0, 16.824mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 800

25-Nov-2011 14:23, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 5.0, 16.824mm, 0.04 sec, ISO 800

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And connect your drives.

And connect your drives.25-Nov-2011 14:39, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200

And this could be the most annoying part - the Case wires for lights, reset, etc.

And this could be the most annoying part - the Case wires for lights, reset, etc.25-Nov-2011 14:39, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 5.0, 12.732mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 800

Lose some weight, jerk!

Lose some weight, jerk!25-Nov-2011 14:43, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 400

Even when you think you've done it all perfectly, you can find you're quite wrong.

Even when you think you've done it all perfectly, you can find you're quite wrong.25-Nov-2011 14:46, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 400

Never let me be photographed from this angle EVER again.

Never let me be photographed from this angle EVER again.25-Nov-2011 14:47, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 320

Always good that you can get into BIOS and see your hard drives and disk drives

Always good that you can get into BIOS and see your hard drives and disk drives25-Nov-2011 14:47, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.0, 8.036999mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 320

Even better when you can get into the Windows 7 OS installation screens!

Even better when you can get into the Windows 7 OS installation screens!25-Nov-2011 15:01, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200

Video Game News (skip if you’re not a geek like me): I finished Grand Theft Auto 4 finally. Well worth it to finally get that done – now I just need to also finish the other Grand Theft Autos from the III series, like San Andreas, Vice City and the original. I’m also playing Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and man, that thing is really cool. Plus, with my super-powered rig, it can do full on awesome graphics. I also just finished Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. I was so stoked to play this as it took place mostly in Constantinople (or Istanbul, as it’s called now and funny enough, it was called that back in the 1500s too by the locals, at least according to the game) which Larry & I had just visited on our cruise this year. I’ve been to pretty much all the primary locations from the Assassin’s Creed 2 series in real life, including Florence (AC2), Venice (AC2), Rome (AC2 & AC:B), and Istanbul (AC:R). I’ll miss Ezio. Now I want to get back into Batman: Arkham City and Uncharted 3. I LOVE VIDEO GAMES.

Alright, I think that’s enough for now. There will be some upcoming posts with either pictures or the PC upgrade post. I like to keep track of what I’ve been doing in that realm as well as what pieces I use. Awesomely enough, Larry was able to use my components that I replaced to build a “Hackintosh”, which is basically making a PC into a Mac, which is not something Apple really wants you to do. But doing that means you can build a much more powerful system that what Apple may give you, plus you’re not paying the Apple “premium” too. He seems to be very very happy with the performance he gets out of it as the components I replaced really weren’t that obsolete, as I had bought them just under 2 years ago and they were almost top-of-the-line then.

Okay, back to work, Hobie. Someone’s bound to notice you’re not being productive for NBCU…. sshh…..

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11-11-11, Sciatica & Mykonos (2011 Trip) Pics!

November 11, 2011 Hobie Leave a comment

It’s a weird-looking date hence there’s all sorts of things that wanted to have this as a momentous date, incidentally for some and totally intentional for others.

Incidentally? It’s Veteran’s Day (yay soldiers and airmen and seamen and marines!) and it’s all-the-way-up-to-volume-11 Spinal Tap day too. Intentionally? Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The HP7 Pt2 Blu-Ray, and Immortals came out. I’m excited for the first two…the last one, maybe if we could watch it on mute. I’ve read that there are plenty of Greek soldiers who don’t know how to wear a shirt in it. That’s always a good thing.

I’ve been playing GTA4 and Tropico 4 a lot lately, then dabbled just a bit in Skyrim this morning but I can not let myself get absorbed. Must try to get through these in due time.

Oh yeah, if you know or care about my sciatic nerve problems, my MRI revealed that indeed I do have a tear in one of my spinal vertebrae discs, about 5mm in length. The resulting glob of goo from the disc is now pushing up against the bunch of nerves coming out from the spine and, you guessed it, one batch is that set of nerves that runs down my right leg. OH THE FUN. My options per the doctor are surgery, steroid injections, or let it heal some more/physical therapy. He advised against the first two as the rationale was that in two years, all options will result in the same relief. And surgery and steroid injections all have additional risks and such associated….so I did opt to continue with trying to get better with time. I can admit that the pain has reduced, although my days go from pretty good to pretty bad. And lately, trying to get out of bed has been horrendous – I’m not sure what is causing it but it’s insane. I have a feeling that because I doubled up on the Gabapentin at night, I move around more than I should and when the Gaba wears off, the pain comes roaring in.

I bought a seat cushion that has a cutout right where your ass-crack is; apparently that is to allow your spine to not get that upwards pressure from the seat as just your asscheeks are sitting while the spine can sorta sit through it? I don’t know, I am using it now and I am feeling way better when sitting than I did previously, so perhaps I’ll need to swing by the medical supply store and pick two more up, one for the car and one for the office…. Anyway, once my pain is such that is nearly minimal, I can start some physical therapy to strengthen my core. Who knows, maybe I’ll get a six-pack….like this guy:

Hey, it’s Veteran’s Day, and this guy has dogtags on, so I bet he must be a Veteran too…. heh heh…

Alright, enough hotness from random strangers for you. Here are some well-deserved pics from Larry & my trip around the Eastern Mediterranean – this time from the lovely and fantastic spot of Mykonos, Greece. It really is amazing how wonderful the weather was the entire trip. Sure, it was effing hot, but there wasn’t any rain nor any gloomy days, except for the day at sea which was coming up the day after Mykonos. But who cares, right? That’s what the inside of a massive cruise ship is there for.

June 22, 2012 Update: Â I think that the captions of the photos for this particular excursion are sufficient to describe the adventure on this day. It was a great day and full of beautiful Greek island scenery. One of the fun highlights was while eating lunch on the Mykonos coast before heading back to the ship. Lots of people-watching (aka checking out hot guys). The ship left in the afternoon so when we got back, there was time to go hang out by the pool which was a fantastic way to drink and soak up the rays. Some times, you just need to put your feet up, listen to the music, and enjoy the sun.

Islands of Delos and Mykonos (Greece), Sept 6, 2011

Off to the Isle of Delos

The view from our room of the Mykonos area

The view from our room of the Mykonos area06-Sep-2011 07:10, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 200

06-Sep-2011 07:11, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 125

Mykonos Greece!

Mykonos Greece!06-Sep-2011 07:55, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 500

It's hard to get over how huge our ship is

It's hard to get over how huge our ship is06-Sep-2011 08:02, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

Our excursion for the day was to the island of Delos, reachable by ferry

Our excursion for the day was to the island of Delos, reachable by ferry06-Sep-2011 08:08, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 250

Love how there's some random church on some random island

Love how there's some random church on some random island06-Sep-2011 08:20, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 5.8, 18.8mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

One of those cruise ships with masts and sails - maybe one day

One of those cruise ships with masts and sails - maybe one day06-Sep-2011 08:41, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 5.8, 18.8mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 125

On Delos looking back towards Mykonos, I think

On Delos looking back towards Mykonos, I think06-Sep-2011 08:46, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.0, 8.48mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

The clear water of the sea

The clear water of the sea06-Sep-2011 08:52, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 400

In the ancient and quite intact ruins of Delos

In the ancient and quite intact ruins of Delos06-Sep-2011 09:05, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 09:05, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

It's the commercial district

It's the commercial district06-Sep-2011 09:09, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.5, 7.152mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Delos was deserted for over a thousand years, allowing much to remain intact

Delos was deserted for over a thousand years, allowing much to remain intact06-Sep-2011 09:12, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 160

It was only in the last hundred or so years it was excavated

It was only in the last hundred or so years it was excavated06-Sep-2011 09:13, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Larry in the ruins of Delos

Larry in the ruins of Delos06-Sep-2011 09:14, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 200

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06-Sep-2011 09:14, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

In one of the ancient shops - this mosaic is a replica

In one of the ancient shops - this mosaic is a replica06-Sep-2011 09:18, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

No more roof but still striking

No more roof but still striking06-Sep-2011 09:22, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 160

06-Sep-2011 09:22, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 320

This was the window of the currency exchange office

This was the window of the currency exchange office06-Sep-2011 09:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

Delos was located central to many cultures so exchange was needed

Delos was located central to many cultures so exchange was needed06-Sep-2011 09:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

A bad view into a cistern

A bad view into a cistern06-Sep-2011 09:34, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 5.0, 11.381mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 200

06-Sep-2011 09:34, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 09:35, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 250

The only arches in Delos for a cistern

The only arches in Delos for a cistern06-Sep-2011 09:38, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Closer view of the cistern arches

Closer view of the cistern arches06-Sep-2011 09:41, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.5, 9.147mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200

The remains of the 5000-person theater

The remains of the 5000-person theater06-Sep-2011 09:43, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.5, 6.932mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 09:43, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.5, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 400

Heading back down to the main plaza, the Agora

Heading back down to the main plaza, the Agora06-Sep-2011 09:44, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 125

06-Sep-2011 09:45, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.955mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

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Hobie and the Greeks

Hobie and the Greeks06-Sep-2011 09:46, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Larry amidst the beauty of Greece

Larry amidst the beauty of Greece06-Sep-2011 09:46, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

One with both of us!

One with both of us!06-Sep-2011 09:52, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

In the remains of the Sacred Way, leading to Apollo's shrines

In the remains of the Sacred Way, leading to Apollo's shrines06-Sep-2011 10:02, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

In the background is Mt Cynthus - we'd climb it soon

In the background is Mt Cynthus - we'd climb it soon06-Sep-2011 10:02, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.2, 6.491mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 250

The Sacred Way

The Sacred Way06-Sep-2011 10:03, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Mt Cynthus - not too huge a place

Mt Cynthus - not too huge a place06-Sep-2011 10:08, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.2, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

Places to house the French archaeologists who maintain Delos

Places to house the French archaeologists who maintain Delos06-Sep-2011 10:21, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Larry at the Terrace of the Lions, dedicated to Apollo

Larry at the Terrace of the Lions, dedicated to Apollo06-Sep-2011 10:27, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Apollo is said to have been born in Delos

Apollo is said to have been born in Delos06-Sep-2011 10:28, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 125

As you can see, there are tons of ruins

As you can see, there are tons of ruins06-Sep-2011 10:29, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

On our walk to the Museum, where most valuables are stored safely

On our walk to the Museum, where most valuables are stored safely06-Sep-2011 10:30, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 160

The rocky lane to the museum

The rocky lane to the museum06-Sep-2011 10:31, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 160

What's visible from the museum

What's visible from the museum06-Sep-2011 10:34, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Original millennia-old mosaics from Delos, safely stored inside

Original millennia-old mosaics from Delos, safely stored inside06-Sep-2011 10:43, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.2, 6.491mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200

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This is the authentic mosaic - the replica was seen in the photo earlier

This is the authentic mosaic - the replica was seen in the photo earlier06-Sep-2011 10:47, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 250

Climbing Mt Cynthus on Delos

AT first we weren't going to, but we had time to take the path

AT first we weren't going to, but we had time to take the path06-Sep-2011 10:53, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

..the path to Mt Cynthus' summit

..the path to Mt Cynthus' summit06-Sep-2011 10:53, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 160

We have our climbing shoes on, so let's go

We have our climbing shoes on, so let's go06-Sep-2011 10:53, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

We weren't alone on our quest

We weren't alone on our quest06-Sep-2011 10:54, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

You can see midway up is the temple of Isis

You can see midway up is the temple of Isis06-Sep-2011 10:55, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.0, 8.702mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

This is the House of Hermes

This is the House of Hermes06-Sep-2011 10:57, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

You can also see the dock we arrived on

You can also see the dock we arrived on06-Sep-2011 10:57, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Such a beautiful place

Such a beautiful place06-Sep-2011 10:58, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

You can also see that the seas were a bit rough

You can also see that the seas were a bit rough06-Sep-2011 10:59, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.0, 8.036999mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

The House of the Masks

The House of the Masks06-Sep-2011 10:59, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 11:00, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

My shirt matches the seas!

My shirt matches the seas!06-Sep-2011 11:00, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 11:00, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

Approaching the temple of Isis - yep, an Egyptian god temple

Approaching the temple of Isis - yep, an Egyptian god temple06-Sep-2011 11:01, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 125

This temple of Isis - since Delos was such a middleground, even Egyptians had fun

This temple of Isis - since Delos was such a middleground, even Egyptians had fun06-Sep-2011 11:03, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

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You can see the stone staircase up Mt Cynthus

You can see the stone staircase up Mt Cynthus06-Sep-2011 11:03, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.2, 6.711mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Larry loves Isis

Larry loves Isis06-Sep-2011 11:04, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 250

I do too

I do too06-Sep-2011 11:04, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 11:05, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

After leaving the Isis area, the steps ascend again

After leaving the Isis area, the steps ascend again06-Sep-2011 11:06, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

Looking back at the Isis temple

Looking back at the Isis temple06-Sep-2011 11:08, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

The path gets a bit more strenuous and treacherous

The path gets a bit more strenuous and treacherous06-Sep-2011 11:08, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 125

06-Sep-2011 11:08, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Larry is making his way up

Larry is making his way up06-Sep-2011 11:08, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 160

The staircase up!

The staircase up!06-Sep-2011 11:08, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 250

About halfway up the staircase, looking back down

About halfway up the staircase, looking back down06-Sep-2011 11:09, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 11:10, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

You can see the harbor and beyond from up here

You can see the harbor and beyond from up here06-Sep-2011 11:10, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

The gorgeous Greek isles

The gorgeous Greek isles06-Sep-2011 11:12, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Almost at the top

Almost at the top06-Sep-2011 11:12, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 320

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06-Sep-2011 11:12, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 125

Top of the world!

Top of the world!06-Sep-2011 11:13, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 125

That's the very top

That's the very top06-Sep-2011 11:14, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

It's kind of jawdropping - that's the Mykonos harbor in the background

It's kind of jawdropping - that's the Mykonos harbor in the background06-Sep-2011 11:14, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Larry up top

Larry up top06-Sep-2011 11:15, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

I made it to the top

I made it to the top06-Sep-2011 11:15, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Awesome

Awesome06-Sep-2011 11:15, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 11:15, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

Not sure who the red-haired lady was...maybe Artemis?

Not sure who the red-haired lady was...maybe Artemis?06-Sep-2011 11:16, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

The shrine to Dionysus

The shrine to Dionysus06-Sep-2011 11:16, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Don't jump!

Don't jump!06-Sep-2011 11:17, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 6.051mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

Up top

Up top06-Sep-2011 11:18, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200

Back to Mykonos

Back at the dock looking back at Mt Cynthus

Back at the dock looking back at Mt Cynthus06-Sep-2011 11:39, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 160

At our seat on the ferry

At our seat on the ferry06-Sep-2011 11:42, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 250

About an hour long ride back to Mykonos

About an hour long ride back to Mykonos06-Sep-2011 11:42, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

06-Sep-2011 12:05, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.5, 8.924mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Our ship docked away from the main Mykonos port

Our ship docked away from the main Mykonos port06-Sep-2011 12:28, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 5.0, 13.182999mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 12:30, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.5, 8.924mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200

The white buildings of Mykonos

The white buildings of Mykonos06-Sep-2011 12:32, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.0, 8.702mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 200

Apparently it's quite the hotbed of nightlife activity

Apparently it's quite the hotbed of nightlife activity06-Sep-2011 12:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.0, 8.036999mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Look at this place - Mykonos is gorgeous

Look at this place - Mykonos is gorgeous06-Sep-2011 12:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

The water, the white buildings - so beautiful

The water, the white buildings - so beautiful06-Sep-2011 12:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.5, 7.152mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 125

06-Sep-2011 12:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 12:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200

06-Sep-2011 12:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 4.5, 8.924mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 125

In Mykonos town

In Mykonos town06-Sep-2011 12:41, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Me and the Mykonos Greeks - most likely they're all tourists like us

Me and the Mykonos Greeks - most likely they're all tourists like us06-Sep-2011 12:41, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

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We grabbed delicious lunch at this great people-watching cafe

We grabbed delicious lunch at this great people-watching cafe06-Sep-2011 12:47, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

mmmm...Greek beer

mmmm...Greek beer06-Sep-2011 12:56, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200

06-Sep-2011 12:56, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

Larry likes beer and food

Larry likes beer and food06-Sep-2011 12:56, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

I wouldn't mind boating around the Greek Isles

I wouldn't mind boating around the Greek Isles06-Sep-2011 13:25, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 3.5, 7.594mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 125

One of the open plaza areas

One of the open plaza areas06-Sep-2011 13:48, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 160

Yeah, this a bit like paradise

Yeah, this a bit like paradise06-Sep-2011 13:48, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

06-Sep-2011 13:48, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200

06-Sep-2011 13:48, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

06-Sep-2011 13:49, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.0, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 125

06-Sep-2011 13:49, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 125

06-Sep-2011 13:51, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 125

06-Sep-2011 13:53, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

The water is kind of unreal

The water is kind of unreal06-Sep-2011 13:57, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 13:57, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

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06-Sep-2011 13:57, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 320

06-Sep-2011 13:58, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 125

I'll just take one please

I'll just take one please06-Sep-2011 14:01, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

06-Sep-2011 14:05, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Another view from our window - do we have to leave?

Another view from our window - do we have to leave?06-Sep-2011 15:46, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 200

Delos from our ship

Delos from our ship06-Sep-2011 18:13, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 5.8, 18.8mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 400

Now this was taken as our ship left

Now this was taken as our ship left06-Sep-2011 18:13, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 200

Goodbye Mykonos

Goodbye Mykonos06-Sep-2011 18:13, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, 2.8, 4.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

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