Some Stuff You Might Find Interesting

Here are a few photos that you might

find interesting

(or not)

The Lang Family
Ron and I went to School together
Back Row: Allen, Ron, Lavone Front Row: Courtney, and Jr.

Doing Sound, You Make New Friends

This is me with National Christian Contemporary Artist Kathy Troccoli.

I started out setting up my friend Rick's equipment to dj for a teen dance after a youth rally.There was some question about the way power was connected. They came and got the sound engineer. I ended up engineering sound for her concert and the youth talent show which was held before it.

The Fall of the Aladdin Casino

My first trip to Las Vegas was on April 27, 1998. We arrived that afternoon at our hotel to hear that the Aladdin was to be imploded that evening. Since we were only one or two blocks away we decided to go watch. This image was taken later that evening from the walk ways of the Caesar's Palace Resort. The cloud you see behind the Bally's sign is all that remains of the Aladdin.

The Horizon

This photo was taken just before sunset one night on the way home from work. I grabbed my camera off the seat and snapped it while driving. I have used it for many things; the opening page of my former employers website and other inspirational moments. I found it so inspiring that I used it as the background for a special poem dedicated to the creator of the Star Wars Chatter's website.

My House

The day after I signed the papers to buy the house. I received notice that they were closing my store (I was the manager). Its not much but its cheap to maintain.

Darth Maul at the Star Trek Experience

Yes, thats correct, at the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas. At the end of the tour through the Experience, you come out on the Promanade (designed after Deep Space 9).

As I was preparing to leave, a small boy (maybe 6 years old) came fleeing in utter terror out of the restroom to hide behind his grandfather. Curious, I asked what was wrong and the youngsters kept saying "monster in there.. monster in there" pointing to the restroom. Noting the childs fear and his grandfather's concern that someone had done something to the boy, I went to check things out. I found this guy dressed as Darth Maul checking his tattos in the mirror. He asked if the kid was ok. I said yes and went to explain to the child who Darth Maul was and that this was a person with really good costume.

We took pictures with Maul and everything worked out great. The picture doesn't do the costume justice. This guy put some major time and effort into everything from the horns and tattoos to the tunic and saber. He had even made a set of teeth to emulate Maul's fabulous smile.

Everything's All Bright and Rosie
When I moved into my house, there were rose bushes planted along the back fence. Several years I cut them back and they started to become more healthy. I now have this monster rose bush on the corner. People stop and look them all the time. This year, the neighbors Honeysuckle plants have migrated onto the fence also, making my whole back yard smell sweet.

The Lang Family Ron and I went to School together Back Row: Allen, Ron, Lavone Front Row: Courtney, and Jr.


Doing Sound, You Make New Friends This is me with National Christian Contemporary Artist Kathy Troccoli. I started out setting up my friend Rick's equipment to dj for a teen dance after a youth rally.There was some question about the way power was connected. They came and got the sound engineer. I ended up engineering sound for her concert and the youth talent show which was held before it.

The Fall of the Aladdin Casino My first trip to Las Vegas was on April 27, 1998. We arrived that afternoon at our hotel to hear that the Aladdin was to be imploded that evening. Since we were only one or two blocks away we decided to go watch. This image was taken later that evening from the walk ways of the Caesar's Palace Resort. The cloud you see behind the Bally's sign is all that remains of the Aladdin.

The Horizon This photo was taken just before sunset one night on the way home from work. I grabbed my camera off the seat and snapped it while driving. I have used it for many things; the opening page of my former employers website and other inspirational moments. I found it so inspiring that I used it as the background for a special poem dedicated to the creator of the Star Wars Chatter's website.

My House The day after I signed the papers to buy the house. I received notice that they were closing my store (I was the manager). Its not much but its cheap to maintain.

Darth Maul at the Star Trek Experience Yes, thats correct, at the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas. At the end of the tour through the Experience, you come out on the Promanade (designed after Deep Space 9). As I was preparing to leave, a small boy (maybe 6 years old) came fleeing in utter terror out of the restroom to hide behind his grandfather. Curious, I asked what was wrong and the youngsters kept saying "monster in there.. monster in there" pointing to the restroom. Noting the childs fear and his grandfather's concern that someone had done something to the boy, I went to check things out. I found this guy dressed as Darth Maul checking his tattos in the mirror. He asked if the kid was ok. I said yes and went to explain to the child who Darth Maul was and that this was a person with really good costume. We took pictures with Maul and everything worked out great. The picture doesn't do the costume justice. This guy put some major time and effort into everything from the horns and tattoos to the tunic and saber. He had even made a set of teeth to emulate Maul's fabulous smile.

Everything's All Bright and Rosie When I moved into my house, there were rose bushes planted along the back fence. Several years I cut them back and they started to become more healthy. I now have this monster rose bush on the corner. People stop and look them all the time. This year, the neighbors Honeysuckle plants have migrated onto the fence also, making my whole back yard smell sweet.