Sunday, November 15, 2009

 

Geocaching

I've developed an interest recently in geocaching. It is sort of a high-tech treasure hunt. One utilizes GPS (global positioning system) technology to search for "junk" hidden by other geocachers; Wikipedia also has an excellent description of the technology involved. Geocaching.com describes the activity as "The sport where you are the search engine". There are nearly a million caches hidden all over the world, and several in our neighborhood. So, when we take our walks around the city, we make it a point to do some searching for hidden "junk".

Amanda, Sarah, Maya and I have found numerous caches in recent weeks. I've not done much in the hiding end of the "sport"; but, years ago I did hide (and do maintain) one in the vicinity of the REI on Westheimer.

 

Sarah GiggleFest



Sarah observed her five-month birthday today. Yesterday, we put her in an exer-saucer for the first time for a little bit of late-afternoon stimulation. This video indicates that she thoroughly enjoyed the experience.



 

Jeff's Promotion

Jeff was recently promoted to Sergeant in the Houston Police Department. I had the honor and privilege of accompanying him on stage and pinning his badge on him during the ceremony. Police Chief Harold L. Hurtt presided over the event.

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