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07/13/2008 10:48 #44997
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07/13/2008 10:19 #44996
Star Wars with the RPOLast night we went to see the RPO (Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra) play various pieces from the Star Wars movies. The event was held at the performing arts center in Canandaigua. The weather was perfect for an outdoor concert. After the intermission they played pieces called The Planets that was the inspiration for the Star Wars music. Almost every planet was showcased with a musical piece along with images that NASA has taken over the years.
Getting into the venue was very frustrating. They were saying we could not bring in food but the sign outside said you could. After arguing for about 10 min with security we just walked right in. We had a grocery bag with food in it and later on people were bringing in coolers with wheels on them. That's what happens when you have rent-a-cop security.
We bought lawn seats for the event and it was great to lay down look up in the sky and listen to the Starwars themes that we all know and love. They even had people dressed up like Stormtroopers, Obe-Wan, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker.
The main reason we went is there was a friend of our playing with the RPO. He is a trumpet player that lives in NY but he has subed for the RPO several times so we always try to see him when he is here. He is a huge Star Wars fan so I can imagine this was very exciting for him.
Getting into the venue was very frustrating. They were saying we could not bring in food but the sign outside said you could. After arguing for about 10 min with security we just walked right in. We had a grocery bag with food in it and later on people were bringing in coolers with wheels on them. That's what happens when you have rent-a-cop security.
We bought lawn seats for the event and it was great to lay down look up in the sky and listen to the Starwars themes that we all know and love. They even had people dressed up like Stormtroopers, Obe-Wan, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker.
The main reason we went is there was a friend of our playing with the RPO. He is a trumpet player that lives in NY but he has subed for the RPO several times so we always try to see him when he is here. He is a huge Star Wars fan so I can imagine this was very exciting for him.
tinypliny - 07/13/08 11:19
I miss RPO concerts. They have a lot more free concerts than the BPO because they play a lot at Eastman's Audi.
I miss RPO concerts. They have a lot more free concerts than the BPO because they play a lot at Eastman's Audi.
metalpeter - 07/13/08 10:44
Sounds like a good time I know it is the RPO and not the BPO but I have never been to any of those where the play all music from Starwars, Pink Floyd, Video Games or any other special event like that. I have heard the RPO is very good so I hope it had a great time. I'm guessing You Shouldn't just Blame Security they can only go by what they where told and it wouldn't surprise me if different people where told different things, if they worked for the venue instead of being hired by the venue I'm guessing that problem wouldn't have happened. It is also very possible that they where told something along the lines of Coolers must be checked or no drinks (meaning no alcohol) and the message was lost. Sorry about the security problem and I hope that was the only problem, maybe if you let the place know about this other then just blogging about it then that might make the problem not happen again.
Sounds like a good time I know it is the RPO and not the BPO but I have never been to any of those where the play all music from Starwars, Pink Floyd, Video Games or any other special event like that. I have heard the RPO is very good so I hope it had a great time. I'm guessing You Shouldn't just Blame Security they can only go by what they where told and it wouldn't surprise me if different people where told different things, if they worked for the venue instead of being hired by the venue I'm guessing that problem wouldn't have happened. It is also very possible that they where told something along the lines of Coolers must be checked or no drinks (meaning no alcohol) and the message was lost. Sorry about the security problem and I hope that was the only problem, maybe if you let the place know about this other then just blogging about it then that might make the problem not happen again.
07/07/2008 09:04 #44890
Summer is starting to go fast.....Hey Y'all. Yeah thats right I said Y'all. It has been about 3 weeks since I posted anything but I am sure most of you don't care anyway :) I feel obligated to blog even more now that the Estrip server is in my basement. (e:paul) tried to trick me into thinking my house burned down this weekend but little did he know I was home on Saturday playing beer pong on the server. It makes a nice flat surface.
My wife and I went to Vegas one last time before the baby arrives. It was very hot and we spent most of our time at the pool. A few nice dinners and very little gambeling. It was a very relaxing trip because I did not feel obligated to do anything around the house. Plus the last time I checked I don't have the Bellagio fountains in my back yard.
Two weeks ago I went down to Orlando for the Cisco Live! conference. It used to be called Networkers but they are changing the name. It was great to be around so much geek stuff and people that totally engulfed themselves in Cisco knowledge. Gave me something to strive for. The conference was at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and was the best run event I have ever been to.
Last weekend my cousin Scott got married. It was a very nice outdoor wedding in Cazenovia. His family bought us all these shirts from Hawaii for the rehearsal dinner.
That's about it for now. Back to playing beer pong on the server and then eventually changing over to flip cup.
My wife and I went to Vegas one last time before the baby arrives. It was very hot and we spent most of our time at the pool. A few nice dinners and very little gambeling. It was a very relaxing trip because I did not feel obligated to do anything around the house. Plus the last time I checked I don't have the Bellagio fountains in my back yard.
Two weeks ago I went down to Orlando for the Cisco Live! conference. It used to be called Networkers but they are changing the name. It was great to be around so much geek stuff and people that totally engulfed themselves in Cisco knowledge. Gave me something to strive for. The conference was at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and was the best run event I have ever been to.
Last weekend my cousin Scott got married. It was a very nice outdoor wedding in Cazenovia. His family bought us all these shirts from Hawaii for the rehearsal dinner.
That's about it for now. Back to playing beer pong on the server and then eventually changing over to flip cup.
tinypliny - 07/08/08 23:49
I can't believe "Beer Pong" has its own wiki and worse, Rules. Hehe.
I can't believe "Beer Pong" has its own wiki and worse, Rules. Hehe.
fing - 07/07/08 18:17
Did you see Forest Gump when he is playing ping pong with himself...yeah you get the idea.
Did you see Forest Gump when he is playing ping pong with himself...yeah you get the idea.
metalpeter - 07/07/08 18:11
I would think Beer pong on the server would be a very bad Idea, secondly you didn't mention anyone else so how to do you play by your self, not sure how flip cup differs there are debates on what makes beer pong beer pong.
I would think Beer pong on the server would be a very bad Idea, secondly you didn't mention anyone else so how to do you play by your self, not sure how flip cup differs there are debates on what makes beer pong beer pong.
tinypliny - 07/07/08 11:50
I have no idea what beer pong and flip cup are!
I have no idea what beer pong and flip cup are!
06/18/2008 20:08 #44706
Stump grindin'Tonight at 6:30 I heard what sounded like a garbage truck on my street. I looked out and they are finally cleaning up the stump in my front yard. The Town of Amherst has some "FEMA" money to use since the October storm and they are taking down trees that are questionable. To tell you the truth I don't think that my tree was going to die but who am I to say. A couple of months ago they took down the tree and today they finally took out the stump.
The Blackberry 8330 can take some video but this does not look all that great. Low light and I was inside behind the window and screen. Well hopefully you can see just how powerful this machine is. Cuts though the stump like butter.
The Blackberry 8330 can take some video but this does not look all that great. Low light and I was inside behind the window and screen. Well hopefully you can see just how powerful this machine is. Cuts though the stump like butter.
06/12/2008 23:41 #44631
Vegas Tomorrow!Tomorrow my wife and I are headed to La Vegas for one last trip before the baby comes. I know that life is not over after kids but flying is so much harder with kids and I am sure money will be tighter. We are not big gamblers but it is a fun place to go. Most likely we will hang out by the pool by day and dinner or a show at night. The weather is supposed to be 100+ so that is always fun. Dry heat my ass.....it's still hot!
vincent - 06/13/08 21:14
Sweet, Have a good time!
If you really want to experience Vegas, check out Freemont St & the light show. There's nothing like kickin' it old school along added with crazies and red state folk all with cheesy tourist traps and Elvis to boot!
Seriously, it is an experience. Then if you get tired of it you can go to the Golden Nugget to escape from it.
Sweet, Have a good time!
If you really want to experience Vegas, check out Freemont St & the light show. There's nothing like kickin' it old school along added with crazies and red state folk all with cheesy tourist traps and Elvis to boot!
Seriously, it is an experience. Then if you get tired of it you can go to the Golden Nugget to escape from it.
megan - 06/13/08 12:47
no, i'm sorry, but you are wrong. your life is OVER. FOREVER. (nah just kidding but for the next year or so. have extra fun on your trip!!)
no, i'm sorry, but you are wrong. your life is OVER. FOREVER. (nah just kidding but for the next year or so. have extra fun on your trip!!)
paul - 06/13/08 09:33
Have fun. I am going the in August. What will the temperature be then 130!
Have fun. I am going the in August. What will the temperature be then 130!
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