Movie Maker---February 24, 2008

I had a fun time experimenting with Windows Movie Maker this afternoon. This is a compilation of some of my favorite pictures and videos.

The Big Apple---Part II---February 18, 2008

Well, I am back in Johnson City after a horrible flight last night. The takeoff from LaGuardia was rough and it deteriorated from there. The aircraft bounced and lurched nearly the entire time. But we made it.


My presentation went very well, but the poster itself was not exactly a big hit. I got lots of suggestions about how to design the poster better. I will keep all of this in mind when I do this again.


We had a social event in Upper West Side Manhattan. I walked across the street to Central Park so at least I can say I have been there. I stood at the "Stranger's Gate" which is at 106th and Central Park West.



Not much else to say. I thought I would have more pictures, but the cheapo batteries I bought would barely run my camera. I will post what I have, though. I will also post a picture Cheryl sent me of all the snow in Des Moines. I will be returning to Des Moines in a couple of weeks to take my board exam.





This is the corner where I caught the bus every morning. This is 87th Street and 23 Avenue in Queens. In the background, you can see 3 buildings (not very well, I realize). I don't know what the black building in the center is. The building on the left is the Empire State Building. The building on the right is the Chrysler Building






















Brrrrrrr......

The Big Apple--Part I---February 15, 2008

Well, I am just getting settled in to my room. I am staying at a Marriott Courtyard near La Guardia aiport in Queens. I had a nice flight (about 1 hour, 10 minutes) from Charlotte, NC, this morning on board an Airbus 321. It is very similar to a Boeing 737 but it seemed a little quiter. We circled Queens/Bronx at least once due to some "emergency" at LaGuardia that had to be "cleaned up" according to the captain. We never found out what the problem was. I had no more left the terminal when I witnessed TWO separate (and very loud) arguments between cab drivers. Just like on TV!

I go into Manhattan (Harlem) tomorrow to present my paper that the podiatry school here. I may have to go in tonight, but I am not going to unless I have to. There are also workshops and seminars to attend so I should stay pretty busy.

I took some pictures from the plane, but they did not turn out very well. I will post them anyway. Maybe I will come across something better later.

I think this is Philadelphia, Pa.

Statue of Liberty

Lower Manhattan

The Empire State Building is right

in front of the wing. It is the tall

building with a spire. This is Midtown Manhattan.

Central Park

This is LaGuardia Airport (foreground) and Riker's Island (in about the middle of the image. Riker's Island is the jail for NYC at usually carries a population of around 10,000 inmates. I have lived in cities that weren't that big! Right below the island is the threshold to Runway 22 at LaGuardia which is the runway we landed on. It looks like you are going to hit the water!

Appalachia---February 3, 2008

Happy New Year to everyone, though a bit late.

I am back in Johnson City for my next round of clinical rotations. I will be here until graduation in May. I arrived from Des Moines yesterday after a 914 mile, 14 1/2 hour drive. A new personal record. Whew!

I must return to Des Moines next month, however, to take my board exam.

I have a great opportunity to travel to New York City in two weeks. I am attending a research symposium and presenting my work there. Hopefully, I will have pictures of the Big Apple the next time I post!

Not much else going on. Caleb's wrestling season is drawing to a close and baseball tryouts are next Saturday. Kirsten is going out for the tennis team at school.

I had a nice time in Springfield for the month of January. I am sorry I did not get to see all of you. I had a very nice time visiting several Eastern Star chapters in the area with mother.

No luck on selling our house.

Not too much exciting to write.