Category Archives: General

Sammy the feathered thief of Aberdeen

Posted on 9/25/2007 by David La Puma

It turns out that this gull in Aberdeen Scotland has been regularly stealing Doritos from a local shop. The locals have even begun paying for the chips it steals because the “crime” is so entertaining. Check it out: Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Like finally coming out of a nightmare…

Posted on 8/21/2007 by David La Puma

I’ve been battling with my web hosting company for WEEKS over the use of my download scripts for the nightly radar. They just didn’t get it. Their name was HostMerit, by the way, and they scammed me out of $75. … Continue reading →

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Mmmmm….Gnocchi

Posted on 8/13/2007 by David La Puma

After finally finishing a manuscript (that was due a month ago), I rewarded myself by attempting to make one of my favorite Italian dishes- Gnocchi. I visited the Valley Shepherd Creamery last weekend after my banjo lessons, and picked up … Continue reading →

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8 Random Facts

Posted on 7/30/2007 by David La Puma

I was recently double-teamed with the “8 Random Facts Meme by my friend Bill “Schmokey” Schmoker over at his blog, Birdpics, AND by the Birdcouple Lisa and Warren. Here are the rules: Eight Random Facts: Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves. People … Continue reading →

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Back in action

Posted on 7/26/2007 by David La Puma

Wow- the summer is screaming past with no sign of slowing down. Did you see the first half go by? I missed it entirely! Things are really cooking around the Home Place these days. The garden is cranking out tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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