Scooter Sunday #4
|It’s another Scooter Sunday. Thanks to the fucking winds we get here in Utah, the ride almost didn’t happen. But unless it’s snowing, I’m going on a ride.
Today’s ride was going to Best Buy. I was looking to try out a Palm Centro and look at a new camcorder – the Canon HV30. There was no Centro. In fact, their entire selection of cell phones was pretty dismal. Not only that, but I stood there with 20 other people to look at cell phones while watching the sales guy fumble about with an impatient customer. Fortunately, they did have the HV30 on display. This is a kick ass camcorder. For under $1,000, it’s pretty nice and loaded with some cool features. And it records HD on MiniDV tapes. But I need to find it for less before it becomes a replacement for my Canon ZR500.
American Idol
Yep… that’s my daughter in front of a giant banner
I admit it. I really am not a fan of reality TV shows. And American Idol is part of those shows I really don’t care for. That doesn’t undermine the fact that the contestants have talent. And one of the final three is from Utah. So Utah declares last Friday David Archuleta day. My daughter decided she wanted to be a part of it by going to the various events. I dropped her off at Murray High School, walking with her into the area where they were setting up for a performance by the American Idol contestant.
That better be Orange Kool-Aid that guy is drinking
I never realized how many people watch this show. Well, that’s a lie. I know it’s watched by millions. It’s obvious the home crowd watches him, and I admit, he does have a great voice. Win or lose [you know he’s going to win], he’s got a nice start to a music career. But I hope he can rise above the curse that seems to befall a lot of the winners… only time will tell. The important part in all of this is that my daughter had fun.
The Race For The Cure – SLC
Both my fiance and I lost our mothers to cancer. Her mom died of breast cancer and my mom died of melanoma. Her sister-in-law also lost her mother to breast cancer. It’s a terrible scourge that affects many lives. Each year, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has a Race For The Cure here in Salt Lake, held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. This was my second year walking in it. Very worthy cause, and the added bonus I got (other than helping donate to fighting cancer) was a 5K walk. Much needed exercise.
UPDATEFor more details on Breast Cancer, visit the Answers.com page.
Another Ending
And that ends another Scooter Sunday. Stay tuned to this blog for more entries.
My daughter bought a Centro not too long ago and loves it to pieces. I mean, she can’t live without it now.
whall I was looking at the Centro for my daughter. Not ready to get it yet, but her phone is out of contract and looking at options. I was also looking at the Blackberry Pearl 8130, but an extra $30 a month for the BB service. Ouch!
It looked like a really nice day there! It was overcast here. I love the scooter pics!
Thanks Winter… I love my scooter. Just have to make sure I take the side roads when I ride. The main roads can be crazy for a two-wheeled rider.
Congrats on walking the 5K! What a great thing to do. Did you raise money for the event?
Want to know a secret…? I have never seen American Idol… and I don’t feel like I am missing out on anything! But I think it is fun that some people are so into it 🙂
Thank you. I didn’t personally raise money, but all 17,000 that registered helped. Plus corporate sponsors and all that brought in a nice amount, I’m sure.
And I think it’s cool that others are into it, but for me, I just haven’t been that intrigued about it… or any reality TV for that matter.
i LOOOOOOOOOOOVE David A. he is so cute and talented!!! his voice is amazing