redneck laptop hacks April 21, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Puter Stuff, Squirrels, Picture of the Day, Friends , add a commentI was talking to a friend of mine last night and he was telling me how the backlight for his laptop went dead. This is the light inside of the laptop screen (monitor) that illuminates it and lets you actually use / see the items on the screen.
He’s a technician and not afraid to take anything apart. He’s also evidently quite crafty as you can see from this picture he sent me.
Click on the image for a larger view.
He’s removed the cover from the laptop, and then placed an industrial shop light behind the screen, with a flap of tinfoil over to act as shield and prevent the user from having their retinas burnt out. I’ve detailed some of the finer points of the picture so be sure to check it out.
iPhone running AFP April 20, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Puter Stuff, OSX, Picture of the Day, Castle, iPhone , add a commentA screenshot of my Macbook Pro connected via AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) to my iPhone with a ClamXav scanning the files for giggles.
See this post at Modmyifone for more information on doing this.
Pabst Beer April 19, 2008
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happy birthday to the midget April 3, 2008
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i’m a little surprised and disturbed that someone else thought of the whole raccoon laying eggs thing. of course my twist is better. raccoons lay eggs in your brain, not your car. duh. although since you’re leaving town, i guess the raccoons will be forced to lay the eggs in the glove box, under the seats and of course in the darkest reaches of the trunk.
ultra mega supremo birthday wishes.
Tags: raccoons, eggs, happy birthday, ultra mega supremo, midget
Project LOL Izzy: Purrito Party March 7, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Squirrels, Picture of the Day, TimeWaster, Izzy , 2commentsUgh. I’ve been sick for awhile, I’ve been sleepless and feeling worse. Izzy who’s been avoiding me for the most part during this last week of illness must be trying to cheer me up. She’s been feisty, biting my toes, nuzzling and trying to drink my juice.
So we decided it was time for another purrito party. I think she had even more fun this time.
Izzy doing her Keanu Reeves impersonation.
Izzy all snuggly
Izzy tries to do a little worm type slithering.
She looks upset, but she’s really not.
Izzy doing her, ‘keeping it real’ look.
One Degree of Kevin Bacon February 22, 2008
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Ok, I never starred in a movie with Kevin Bacon, but I did end up meeting him yesterday afternoon, as I stood in the first class line for the security checkpoint at SEATAC. He and Golden Globe nominee, Kyra Sedgwick, star of The Closer were talking to an older couple just ahead of me.
They both were facing me but I didn’t even notice Kevin at first. I kept looking at Kyra thinking she looked a lot like someone from TV.
Anyways, nothing exciting, I finally realized who they were and it was obvious they weren’t looking to be recognized, especially while trapped in an airport. So I never asked for an autograph or to have my picture taken with them. The old couple was occupying most of their time and were quite pleased to be in their company. When a lull in the conversation hit, I just very nonchalantly leaned over and asked Kevin if he wanted my autograph. He politely said he was good. Then I continued to play with my iPhone like he was an ungrateful booger.
I did snag some iPhone pictures, which didn’t turn out so great since I was trying to be sneaky.
Of course the security people, while looking at Kevin and Kyras boarding passes asked for an autograph. When it was my turn, I handed the guard my ticket and identification. I asked him if he wanted my autograph. He looks at me dumbfounded and says, “Who are you?” His portly Polynesian helper looks at my license, turns to him and says, “Why he’s Al Castle.” He got a dirty look from me and she got my charming smile I save for special occasions. Ungrateful booger central.
Things I noticed. They seem happy together, Kevin is a little shorter than me, Kyra is tiny, has beautiful hair and the messiest purse. Kevin owns a Macbook Pro and Treo.
I had to stop myself from singing and doing the Footloose dance. ( Kick off your Sunday shoes, Oowhee, Marie, Shake it, shake it for me…)
After going through security I walked ahead of them and headed to the far away Terminal A. Stopping in a little store to get the latest Macworld magazine and a couple candy bars. I turn around to realize they followed me. Kyra sets her purse down next to me and that’s when I notice it’s the type of purse you can probably find just about anything in, though not easily.
Again I leave them to their privacy and continue on. I glance back, they seem to be following me again. I’m thinking celebrity stalking now has a new meaning. As I try to ditch them and slip into a restaurant across from my gate to grab a drink I notice that their gate just happened to be next to mine.
So to all my good friends and family reading, you’re all only two degrees of separation. 
[In this second picture I think Kevin is wondering if I’m taking a picture. Or maybe he’s admiring my iPhone. Or my cashmere jacket. Possibly my shoes. I was dressed pretty snazzy.]
Project LOL Izzy February 19, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Squirrels, Picture of the Day, Izzy, Friends , 7commentsI love this Eye-Fi SD card. While I took pictures it automatically uploaded them to my compooter via wifi. So sweet.
Anyways so my friend Pithy (aka The Bitter Bean) sent me this hilarious picture of a Purrito which has been sitting in the back of my brain for a few days.
As I come in from a smoke break, I drop my hoodie on the floor, directly onto my beloved Izzy. Well, it was bound to happen. I ended up unceremoniously stuffing her into the sleeve. The first few seconds before her confusion wore off it was perfect, but I couldn’t hold the camera still from crying and laughing so hard. By the time I was able to regain enough composure, she’d already managed to squirm onto her feet.
Aside from looking pissed, the results are far from being purrito-rific.
Maybe if I fashioned a tiny belt I could get her to look more like a Jawa from Star Wars.
I wanted to try again, but she ran off somewhere.
…a little while later, I came up with this…..
I Have Days Like This February 8, 2008
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IUltra LOL Cat February 3, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Squirrels, gnash-teeth, Picture of the Day, TimeWaster , add a commentYeah I have no idea, but it’s frighteningly hilarious.
Especially since he misspells WTF.
And the Angel of Death behind January 30, 2008
Posted by Al Castle in : Picture of the Day, Castle, Religion, Friends , add a comment
Post title in reference to the Sirat (Orange Catholic Bible) or As-Sirāt.
Currently Feeling: A mixture of relief and concern.
Currently Wishing: A friend will move back to town.
Currently Anticipating: Reading some new books a friend recommended.
