Thursday, April 29, 2010

Mr. Coffee At 6:09AM


Mr. Coffee At 6:09AM
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Whether just getting back from the gym or just rolling out of bed, the auto brew feature on our small coffee maker has become indispensable in 2010.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Passports


Passports
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

RFID-equipped vs. RFID-less. Each corresponding to perhaps the opposite of your immediate assessment.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Telephone


Telephone
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

The main base station of my 4 handset Vonage VoIP deployment in our house.

Waterway Square At Night


Waterway Square At Night
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Enjoying gelatto from nearby Hubbel & Hudson as we watch the fountains.

Guadalajara Dinner


Guadalajara Dinner
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

My idea of the perfect Tex Mex meal: beef enchiladas, chips & salsa, and a Patron margarita.

Ducks In A Cage


Ducks In A Cage
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

These little guys went from baby duckling size to Daffy size in a mere 3 weeks. My neighbors also let them swim in their pool.

High Above Lake Woodlands On A Cloudy Day


High Above Lake Woodlands On A Cloudy Day
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

As seen from the 6th floor of Hewitt's office building.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Gorgeous Night At The Astros Game


Gorgeous Night At The Astros Game
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Fantastic weather and the Astros even pulled out a victory tonight.

Jazz Fest iPhone App


Jazz Fest iPhone App
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Can't wait to put it to good use for my birthday weekend.

Film Night At Cafe Brasil


Film Night At Cafe Brasil
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

This one a drug store infomercial from the 1940s that was comedy gold.

Houston iPhone Developers Meetup


Houston iPhone Developers Meetup
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

A monthly tech talk, this month at The Coffee Groundz.

iPad + Apple Wireless Keyboard


iPad + Apple Wireless Keyboard
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

This becomes the killer coffee shop pairing, really surpassing a laptop.

MLB At Bat 2010 At The Astros Game


MLB At Bat 2010 At The Astros Game
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

The play by play results were a hit in the stands.

Sprint 4G On I-45 In Houston


Sprint 4G On I-45 In Houston
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Here's you some real world speed results. Not too shabby!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Auburn A-Day Game


Auburn A-Day Game
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Catching some of the Spring scrimmage game on ESPNU.

iPhone Homescreen April 2010


iPhone Homescreen April 2010
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

I've gotten hooked on Gowalla & Foursquare since moving them to page 1 post-SXSWi.

The Queen Of Spades


The Queen Of Spades
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

The show poster for our last opera of the 2009-2010 season.

A Dub Mii T-Shirt


A Dub Mii T-Shirt
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Ashley almost wore her Mii shirt to work yesterday before a last minute wardrobe change.

Imminent Bloom


Imminent Bloom
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

A plant on our back patio preparing to burst into Spring.

The Perfect Lunch


The Perfect Lunch
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

A pepperoni & mushroom pizza from Grimaldi's & a pint of Brooklyn Lager.

Texas Secede Bumper Sticker


Texas Secede Bumper Sticker
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

A bit tough to see in the picture, but this Avalon rocks both a Jesus fish & a bumper sticker advocating Texas withdrawl from the Union. We'd probably have lots to talk about.

Party On The Patio


Party On The Patio
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Inflatable sports games setup behind building 3 on the campus, while associates enjoy cocktails in the foreground.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Netflix Wii Instant Streaming Disc


Netflix Wii Instant Streaming Disc
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

The interface is actually really fun, but the picture quality is limited by the Wii's component cables as opposed to the TiVo HD's & Blu-Ray's HDMI cables.

Apple iPad + Sprint Overdrive


Apple iPad + Sprint Overdrive
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

This pairing is unbelievably good, especially with the new 4G speeds here in Houston. Toss an iPhone & MacBook Pro into the mix, and you can see why this is such a great combo.

Saints Calendars


Saints Calendars
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

The Whistle Monsta on the large calendar & trivia on the desk calendar.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Routers, and iPads, & Garmins...Oh My!


Routers, and iPads, & Garmins...Oh My!
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Clearly I need to organize the random gadget boxes sitting in the corner of my office.

Royal Swans


Royal Swans
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Once pets of the royal family of England.

Grilling Out With Abita Strawberry


Grilling Out With Abita Strawberry
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

This is an ideal Saturday afternoon.

Playing Darts


Playing Darts
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Since mounting the dart board in Puggles' room, I try to play a couple of rounds a week.

Puggles Exploring The Freshly Cut Lawn


Puggles Exploring The Freshly Cut Lawn
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

A recent yard mowing means an abundance of aromas for a half-beagle nose.

Lake Woodlands


Lake Woodlands
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

On a gorgeous spring afternoon.

Chinese Red Bull


Chinese Red Bull
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Courtesy of my friend Alfred's travels in Asia. The Red Bull "Vitamin Functional Drink" is simultaneously intriguing & terrifying.

Port of Call


Port of Call
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Went to enjoy the best burger in the world after Easter Mass in the St Louis Cathedral.

Crescent City Classic


Crescent City Classic
Originally uploaded by Juston Western

Enjoying an Abita in front of the original oil painting which adorns this year's race t-shirts.