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A true American castle

Shane Cline — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:30:36 +0000

Hearst Castle…

The adventure starts here…

Shane Cline — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:40:31 +0000

This newly build visitors center serves as the gateway to Hearst Castle.

Duckey

Shane Cline — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:57:48 +0000

Lately I have been somewhat dissatisfied with my current Rubber Duckey supplier, but I think I may have found a new one. Through the miracle of science, they have succeeded in crossing a duck with Thriller!

Welcome to the Burton Inn

Shane Cline — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:20:50 +0000

In the heart of Cambria, the Burton Inn cozies up to the lush greenery of this small California town. This converted home hosts spacious rooms, quaint sitting areas, and a notable film selection on VHS tape.

The Habit

Shane Cline — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:13:19 +0000

On our way up to Hearst Castle this weekend, stopped for lunch in Thousand Oaks at a little place called The Habit Burger Grill. They openly admit that their cuisine is most comparable to In-n-Out, but better of course. After sampling the Charburger, I think I’d have to agree! Theirs is a little more mild and allows the flavor of the meat to take center stage. I’m told there’s another location in Manhattan Beach. Give it a try!

The Stage Coach

Shane Cline — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:32:45 +0000

This is the latest model to emerge from Grandpa’s workshop…

Connected with iPhone 4

Shane Cline — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:30:20 +0000

It wasn’t in the stars for launch day, but on June 29th, AT&T stores got their first shipments in and I made an attempt to acquire my iPhone 4. Arriving at the Ladera Ranch Store at 6:30 a.m., I was already 60 deep in line. It was understood by everyone in line that there would not be enough for everyone, however a second shipment was scheduled to arrive later in the afternoon. Our continued presence in line would secure us a voucher for an iPhone from that second shipment. Two hours later I had my voucher and at around 1 p.m. I had my iPhone. This is my first post with the new phone, and much like the 3Gs upgrade, my blog should enjoy a marked improvement in image quality with the 5 megapixel camera in iPhone 4.

Kings Canyon National Park – First trip this summer

Shane Cline — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:31:32 +0000

I made it up to Cedar Grove this weekend for a quick little over night camping excursion. The weather was great and the park still carried it’s natural charm. This early in the season, the river was quite high with most section visible from the road having constant white water. A tree near the visitors center in Sentinel Camp Ground almost took out the bathrooms. Fortunately the fell wood mist it’s mark as these bathrooms are arguably the best ones in the valley.

Launch Day – iPhone 4

Shane Cline — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:17:45 +0000

Today is Launch Day for the new iPhone 4. 3Gs is great, but for the price, I can’t pass up the upgrade. I went by Irvine Spectrum to survey the line situation and was blown away! Two lines wrapped around opposite sides of the building; one for preorders and one for regular purchases. One person I talked to said he had been in line for 11 hours and still had several hours of wait time ahead of him. I passed.

The situation over at Mission Viejo Mall was no better. Equally long lines snaked through the second floor of the mall.

Web Mas-star

Shane Cline — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:09:03 +0000

Saw this license plate and had to share…