My Pups

When You're Feeling Hot Hot HOT!

It felt like our trip to Mexico last summer...except better sanitation and no cows eating garbage in front of our house.

Notice the temperature was increasing as time passed from 2:59 pm to 5:30 pm (when the last picture was taken)

Dive Computer

I made my very first dive computer purchase on June 16, 2008. Yes, 2008. After minimal research, I opted for the Aeris Manta watch. I did buy the blue one as pictured.
Since my purchase, I have only used my computer on 3 dives, 2 of which were in Mexico on the same day. It wasn't until about 30 minutes ago that I actually installed the software so I could download my dives onto my computer.

Operation: I don't feel that I have enough dives with the Manta to make a fair judgement on how it operates.
Why purchased?: I was drawn to the Manta due to its price, size (looks more like a large watch than a huge wrist growth) and ability to download dive information to my home computer.
Dive Log Software: The jury is still out. I haven't had the chance to experiment with other computers (and programs) so I don't have anything to compare it to. I'm not sure if it's due to the unfamiliarity of the program, but I am having minor difficulties figuring everything out. But I do like the program as far as calculating SAC Rate and auto completing depth, time and temperature. I also found out there is a chart that compares your depth vs time. My chart was a little jagged, but I feel challenged to dive more so I can make my lines smoother.

Overall, I seem to be happy with my purchase. I do wish I had the money to buy an air integrated (or even a hoseless air integrated) computer to track my actual air consumption vs overall air consumption. With any luck, I'll get a few more dives under my belt by the end of summer and I can play with the computer and the dive log more.

Recent Purchase

I went to QFC to buy a specific brand of wine. I wanted the wine mainly due to the name, but I also wanted to try it. It wasn't until I was checking out that I realized the comedy of my purchase. I'll let you see exactly what I bought:

Just Some Flowers

Here are some flowers we see on Wally's walks.

Applebee's

So Jeremy and I went to Applebee's the other night for some 1/2 price nachos and a Maple Butter Blondie. We got there around 11 which gave us an hour before they close. We got our check just after the lights turned all the way back on. Our waitress asked the guys in the booth next to us where "that guy came from." They had no idea. Jeremy thought it was an employee because he came from the back and sat in the booth and laid his head on the table like he was waiting for someone to get off work. I guess from that point the guy laid down on the bench.

The guys at the other booth were getting their phones out to take a picture when one said "oh...he just yacked." The waitress came back and was told about the vomit and she went and got the manager. The manager came over and tried to wake the guy up to tell him to go clean himself up. Jeremy later said that the guy had puke in his hair and all over his face. The manager left and the guy threw up again. The manager came back with a more stern tone and told the guy to clean himself up and tried to find out if he was with anybody. He never really gave any sort of answer but looked as though he was trying very hard to remember something. We left as the guy's "friends" came back from the bathroom. On our way out we heard our waitress say "I'm not cleaning that up!"

Stay classy Applebee's.

Mariner's Game-July 10

Wally's Rules of Possession

1. That's mine.
2. If that's yours, it's mine.
3. If I don't want it and you have it, it's mine.
4. If I don't know about it yet, it's probably mine.
5. If I'm not supposed to have it, it's definitely mine!

Reunited and it Feels So Good...

Almost 1 month after Eddie got sick in Seattle and had to be towed home, he is back and healthy as can be! Well, after I got him home the battery died so I had to buy a new one.

A big thank you to the following people:

Mom & Dad-for picking Jeremy and I up in Seattle and footing the bill until I can pay you back.

Jeremy-for being a shoulder to cry on many times.

Irvin from Rayman Northwest Transmission*-for doing a great job.

Ian-for suggesting Irvin.

Auburn Valley Towing-for getting my car back from Seattle for less than $5 a mile plus base rate.

The parking lot attendant at Key Arena-for refunding our $15 since my car was being towed.

*Rayman Northwest Transmission (253) 848-5813

1134 E Main Ave

Puyallup, WA 98372

July 4

Jeremy and I went to a friend's hosue for a BBQ and to watch some fireworks. Here are some highlights:

Sonic

A few weeks ago Jeremy and I went to the "new" Sonic in Puyallup. We shared some chili cheese tots (not bad, but eat them first, they get cold quickly), we each had a burger (huge and delightful), the french fries were ok, Jeremy had a cherry limeade (very refreshing) and I ordered a green apple slush, but got a grape slush. We told the carhop and he said to keep the grape because they just throw them away. Both were delightful. The longest part of the whole trip was deciding what to eat. There wasn't more than a 3 minute wait to park. I thought it was really cool that after we got our food, a girl came around with a tray full of ketchup, mustard,
salt, pepper, straws, napkins, ranch, etc.

We also saw a lady walk into the restroom without shoes. It was gross.

I regret not taking a picture of the jumbo sized burger, but I do have a picture of Jeremy's Route 44 upgrade.