Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard

This is on my wishlist! I want this keyboard for the livingroom when I eventually put a computer in there. Then I'll be able to surf, check email and watch movies while I lounge on the couch! I won't have to worry about trying to hook a mouse as the keyboard has a built in touchpad. And boy is it thin! It's bluetooth so it's wireless. It has a nice docking station that displays it as well as charging the battery. A 5 minute charge will get you two hours of typing while a full 2-4 hour charge will give you 2 months of banging at the keys! Stylish looks. I wouldn't want it for my main desktop system but for the couch potato in me...I'll take it!

Bose 3-2-1 Series II

So this is our new surround sound system to go with the new tv. From just two front speakers and an acoustimass module you get that "theatre like" surround sound. We liked the idea of saving some space by not having to deal with the back speakers or have to run cable back there as well. Setup was pretty straight forward so that was a big plus. It plays burned cd's, dvd's and even plays your mp3 discs. I would have to say the only downside to this unit would be the price. If you can swallow that...you'll enjoy it just like us! Check out the website.

Note: We bought this last week at Best Buy. I noticed in a Future Shop flyer that it was on sale this week. So back to Best Buy we went tonight. Got the sale price plus 10% more back for a total of $263.00. Well worth the trip in this bitterly cold weather (-27c)!!!

Samsung 40" LCD HDTV

Well we finally did it. We purchased a new flat panel television. We've been looking for a few years now and finally bit the bullet and just did it. We are extremely pleased with it. Of course we picked up a Shaw HDPVR with it as well. In the store we almost went for the 46" as it was also on sale but it had the same specs as the 40" and that meant a clearer picture on the smaller screen. I am so thankful we stuck to our guns as the 40" is plenty big enough for our small space. The store shelves can be quite deceiving when you look at different sizes. Make sure you do your homework if you are looking to buy one! Optimal viewing for a 40-42 is to be approximately 8 feet away.

Samsung 40" LCD

Full HD 1080p

120Hz

25000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

Native Resolution 1920x1080

Response Time: 8ms

Enjoy all the latest in high definition technology. With 3 HDMI inputs, you can connect up to 3 different high definition devices. The PC input lets you connect your home computer and take advantage of the LNT 4071's large screen size, and with Wiselink USB 2.0 input it lets you connect devices like your digital camera and view your images on the big screen!

Good Morning Accident

Well it's another gorgeous day here in Edmonton. Meaning, it's a good day to stay in! When I looked out the window this morning there were Car "Toons" happening on the hill. It looks like it had just happened as within 10 minutes there were emergency vehicles on scene. They took one person away on a stretcher. Probably someone going too fast for the road conditions and no doubt has summer tires on!

It is supposed to drop in temperature all day. Edmonton is looking at -29c tomorrow. I am not looking forward to that!

In the pictures you can see how the snow coming down gets gradually worse. Yup...it's a good day to stay in!

4 out of 8 doesn't cut the mustard

For the second Poker Party in a row I came in 4th out of 8 that sat in. Talk about consistent. I would have preferred to be the last one standing tonight but that's just not how it went down. I had a few decent hands but would always lose to a better one. I think I basically only won one hand. I better sharpen my strategy up before the next big game...gotta get my poker face on!!!

We were playing Texas' Hold Em' and I should have known when to fold em'.

It's a tough life!

Squeegy is her name. Chillaxin' is her game.

Her resting position has moved from Red's shoulder to her computer desk lately. This cat is extremely photogenic and proudly poses when the camera gets pulled out.

Things That Make You Go Awww!

You gotta take a minute to clean your monitor every once in awhile.

Clean my monitor!

The Moment Of Truth

I just watched a new game show on tv tonight. Before the show airs the contestant gets asked 50 questions while connected to a polygraph machine. Then when the show starts they have 21 questions out of the 50 to answer truthfully for half a million dollars. If they feel they lied during the test they can change their answer truthfully and get it right.

Well...who in their right mind would do this??? The guy I watched had his wife there and I wouldn't want to be in the car on the way home from THAT! One of the questions he answered yes to was "would your wife lose trust in you if she knew about something you did". Another one was, "have you put off having kids because you don't think your wife is going to be your lifelong partner?". He answered truthfully with YES. You can imagine the look on her face. *thud*

On a funnier note, the last guy answered truthfully by stating he HAS padded his underwear to look better. Check out The Moment of Truth. Would you do it for cash?

Vanna, I'd like to buy a vowel, an "I"...for "I" am pleading the 5th.

Show & Tell

I'm a huge Edmonton Oilers fan and was lucky enough to witness one of hockey's greatest players at a few games. Wayne Gretzky. A true ambassador to the game on and off the ice! Red and I are lucky enough to own not one but TWO of his rookie cards! We proudly display a replica version of his card on our computer desks. The real ones are in safe keeping. As of today the cards are worth approximately 500-700 dollars.

Note: A mint rated Gretzky card went for a whooping $80000! Check it out here.

Superbowl XLII

So it's the New York Giants that will be trying to slay Goliath in the Super Bowl. Goliath being the New England Patriots! I'm definitely looking for a Pat's win. I would love to see history in the making with a 19-0 winning record. Just insane when you really think about what that really entails.

Can't wait till Feb. 3rd and the big game!

PS: Good job at beating the Cheeseheads Eli.

Kitimat BC

My brother sent me pictures from his sledding adventure today. These mountains are about a 10 minute drive from his place! Makes me home sick when I see photos like these.

Started off a bit cloudy

Got clearer as the day went on.

Mummified trees!

Pre-register for a new disc!

This is in regards to Guitar Hero III for the Wii and the sound only being in mono and not stereo. They are revamping the disc's and are going to give you a replacement one free of charge! Sweet!

Direct from Activision --> Customers based in North America wanting to pre-register for a free replacement disc can call (866) 780-8286 from 8:00am-8:00pm EST, Monday-Friday, or fill out the form on the following website http://www.activisiongameexchange.com/ and we will notify you once the replacement discs are available.

Nintendo to launch 65 new Wii Games

That's 65 new Wii games in the first half of the year! That's a good whack of games. Let the games begin my friends! Here's a partial list of the upcoming line up.

Jan. 7: Kidz Sports Ice Hockey from Destineer
Jan. 8: Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law from Capcom
Jan. 15: SAMURAI WARRIORS: KATANA from KOE
Jan. 15: Furu Furu Park from Majesco Entertainment
Jan. 21: Endless Ocean" from Nintendo
Jan. 22: One Piece": Unlimited Adventure" from Namco
Jan. 29: Bomberman Land from Hudson
January: No More Heroes" from Ubisoft
January: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation": Hard Evidence from Ubisoft
Feb. 8: Kawasaki Jet Ski from Destineer
Feb. 11: Go Diego Go!: Safari Rescue from 2K Play
Feb. 12: WWII Aces from Destineer
Feb. 12: Dream Pinball 3D from SouthPeak Games
Feb. 18: MX vs. ATV Untamed from THQ
Feb. 25: Agatha Christie And Then There Were None from DreamCatcher Games
Feb. 26: Baroque from Atlus USA
Feb. 26: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors from Square Enix
Feb. 27: Kidz Sports Soccer from Destineer
Feb. 27: London Taxi: Rush Hour from Destineer
February: Garfield® Gets Real from DSI Games
February: Yamaha Supercross from DSI Games
February: Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore from Konami
February: Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30" from Ubisoft
February: BALLOON POP from UFO INTERACTIVE GAMES
March 3: Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed from THQ
March 9: Super Smash Bros.® Brawl from Nintendo
March 10: Worms: A Space Oddity from THQ
March 25: Okami from Capcom
March 25: OPOONA from KOEI CORPORATION
March: MiniCopter: Adventure Flight from Aksys Games
March: Alone in the Dark from Atari
March: Ninja Reflex from Electronic Arts
March: Obscure: The Aftermath from Ignition Entertainment
March: Target: Terror from Konami
March: Nitro Bike" from Ubisoft
March: Emergency Heroes" from Ubisoft
March: HEAVENLY GUARDIAN from UFO INTERACTIVE GAMES
March: Rebel Raiders from XS Games
April 15: Castle of Shikigami III from Aksys Games
April: Pro Evolution Soccer from Konami
April: Wild Earth: African Safari from Majesco Entertainment
April: THE MONKEY KING-THE LEGEND BEGINS from UFO INTERACTIVE GAMES
April: Super Pick Ups from XS Games
May 6: Speed Racer from Warner Bros. Games
May 13: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian from Disney Interactive Studios
May: BlastWorks: Build, Trade, Destroy from Majesco Entertainment
May: King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga from SNK Playmore
May: THE DOG Island" from Ubisoft
June 8: Wonderworld Amusement Park from Majesco Entertainment
June: Catch of the Day from Electronic Arts
June: Ford Racing Off Road from Empire Interactive
June: Cooking Mama Cook Off 2 from Majesco Entertainment
June: Rygar: The Battle of Argus from Tecmo, Inc.
June: DeBlob from THQ
June: Wall-E from THQ
Spring: Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel from Nintendo
Spring: Major League Baseball® 2K8 from 2K Sports
Spring: Don King Presents: Prizefighter from 2K Sports
Spring: Top Spin 3 from 2K Sports
Spring: Kung Fu Panda from Activision
Spring: LEGO: Indiana Jones from LucasArts
Summer: Deca Sports from Hudson
Summer: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed from LucasArts
Summer: Active Life": Outdoor Challenge" from Namco Bandai
Q2: Wii Fit from Nintendo

Ellen Calls Gladys Hardy

No matter how many times I watch this I laugh so hard I get tears in my eyes. We love you Gladys!

The Edmonton Oilers

I'm an Oilers Fan.

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