Kind of amazing really how much can happen during a simple errand or a short afternoon… The first sequence of events transpired while Nicki and I were merely going down the block for lunch… First off, I spotted Alyssa and had to make an emergency stop at a gas station so we could go talk … Continue reading
Author Archives: Justin
Le Prince Noir (The Black Prince)
Yet another reason to love the internet: Only bootleg copies of his illegal ride have ever been available before now. Think it’s hard to track down reliable information on a legend of speed like Ghost Rider? Try doing so on Le Prince Noir a.k.a. The Black Prince a.k.a. Pascal… It’s rumored there was a motorcyclist … Continue reading
How To Be Awesome – Day 3
As mentioned previously, the old posse was back in Suckramento with a few new additions… So, we reunited and headed to our old hangout spot, Hangar 17, to get things started… The Summer Crew… Siena/Sienna… When the J.O.D.D. crew of Nicki Tyler, Siena Manor and Justin Ames get together – adventure is bound to follow… … Continue reading
How To Be Awesome – Day 2 (Ano Nuevo State Park)
Continuing our eternal quest for awesomeness, we headed out the next day (following our eight hours of awesomeness the prior day) to: Ano Nuevo State Park Located along Highway 1 north of Santa Cruz, it is elephant seal time at Ano Nuevo. The visitor center is in an old white barn which is pretty cool… … Continue reading
How To Be Awesome – Hours 7 to 8
Following science and history what could be more appropriate than heavy weaponry? Cut to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Awesome to put some time in on the Weapons Simulator… Amanda unknowingly assists with demonstrating the scale of the facility… Some of the available weapons in the Simulator… M249 SAW When guns just won’t do, there are … Continue reading
How To Be Awesome – Hours 4 to 6 (Rosicrucian Museum)
Following our dose of the future, we headed for ancient history by visiting the renowned Rosicrucian Museum in San Jose… The entrance to the Rosicrucian Museum: A statue in the park outside the museum: Mummified Nile Catfish – Fish and beef were often mummified and placed in tombs for the deceased to eat in the … Continue reading
How To Be Awesome – Hours 0 to 3
I am frequently asked what it takes to be awesome. It really starts with a state of mind, but an illustrative example from my own life taken from the most recent Saturday demonstrates how this translates into action: All of this took place in the span of 8 hours… We started out at noon in … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 