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A week ago realized I had set aside a sizable amount in FSA due to substantial dental work last dentist (visited once and didn't like) said I needed and I never got around to. So dash to a new dentist who stated I needed almost none of it. Yea! Damn! After confirming I can't roll over a portion or bill through March, just completed today whirlwind three visits to the optometrist in six days and three visits to the dentist in five to bring the balance down to $18 and change. Feels like a victory.

Mel, Esmé, and I did our annual visit to The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. This time with special guests Al & Claire. Thanks for hanging out guys.

Surfer training

HD650s down to $295 shipped. http://dealmac.com/Sennheiser-HD-650-On-Ear-Headphones-for-295-free-shipping/1235255.html

Yep.

Not sure why Bay Area real estate still surprises me, but... If anyone is looking for a home in the 2 mill space see below. In flood zone, but appears to come with sound system and stabilizing support for next quake. http://www.redfin.com/CA/Palo-Alto/258-Middlefield-Rd-94301/home/1147482

Rubber-band ball http://youtu.be/n2sJadTbuxo

Hopefully the job is nothing like Navy bootcamp, but at least there "not a morning person" ceases within two days. May seem a ridiculous comparison (and the back issue is separate, of course), but if this job or another looks positive in other respects, believe me everyone can adapt to the hours. Everyone.

Mikey, you posted the curling videos. Does anyone need more sports?

I think I'm approaching the six year mark (and didn't use much a couple years before that though was free). Hulu Plus (TV & Criterion), Netflix (though quality has really suffered over time), BitTorrent, and other web streaming covers enough screen time for me.

So far I like it quite a bit better than these guys.

Favorite Christmas album - American Folk Songs for Christmas by The Seeger Family

Giant slice of apple pie and milk for breakfast.

For all those pulled into the Frozen phenom, Audible has the inspiration, Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen, audiobook for free. http://dealmac.com/1228439.html

That would be so cool, however unfortunately, Esmé & Mel wouldn't be on the trip. Let's chat on PM about possibilities. As for speakers, any post-pallet photos yet?

These are strangely entertaining. From excited to confused in five minutes...

Hey Gene, does your daughter partake in the Sundance flick festivities? Still debating if I'm going this year. If so, there may be a small group regularly grabbing drinks on Main if she's into that.

Joanna Newsom - Have One On Me. Been pretty much on hypnotic, continuous play for the last couple days. Thanks Al.

dp2 quattro showed up a couple days ago, but unpacked tonight. Didn't want to take a new camera out in the rain, but two test shots from the garage. Both iso100 & f/16. These are unfortunately not full resolution. Anyone have a recommendation for an account that allows such?

What is consciousness? / Do you have some second thoughts about the mission?

Those are some big ass micro SD cards.

Could have gone worse. http://youtu.be/vZuNAAdA6l0

Not sure which is stranger - that it's "not art" or the phrase "photography has finally arrived as art." Fortunately a listing of Jonathan Jones other articles at the end of this one indicates how much weight you should give him.

Nice shots Al. I'd keep an eye out for Matango though.