Journal Entry: March 20, 2001

In case you didn’t know, my birthday marks the first day of spring.  Beth took me to Gasho of Japan for supper, and then we went home to watch a movie on DVD.  I’ve been watching lots of classics on DVD and I highly recommend Netflix.

December 7, 2000:  I finally made my first solo flight in a glider! I took the day off work to get in some glider lessons.  After four flights with my instructor, John Campbell, I took one by myself.  I expected to be very nervous, but wasn’t.  In fact, it was nice to fly around without someone chattering nonstop in the back seat (just as he told me it would be).  Here’s the traditional Polaroid photo of me right after landing.  Click for a bigger picture.

October 2000:  I’m now scooter enabled.  I bought a Xootr Cruz and am now trying to learn to ride it.  If you’d like to buy one, ask me how I can easily save you 5% on the purchase.

September 2000:  I’ve upgraded my two PCs and I’m trying to build a third to run Linux.  Unfortunately, I’ve had quite a few problems simply ordering parts!  Read this to see why I recommend you stay away from Advanced Design of Kentucky.

Summer 2000:  Well, I’m learning to soar.  You know, flying a glider.  Yes, a plane with no engine.  I started taking soaring lessons in the spring of 2000.  Progress is slow.  I’m a terrible student, but I’m keeping with it.  I’ve been learning at Mile High Gliding in Boulder.  Here’s what the glider port looks like right now [Ed. - link doesn’t work anymore].