Posted by: damienhowley on: June 27, 2009
After riding about 14 miles throughout San Diego we arrived at the Fashion Valley Mall. As we rode our bikes through the parking garage I thought this would be end point. Instead all 400+ Critical Mass riders made their way through the food court, down the ramps and finally everyone got stuck as [...]
Posted by: damienhowley on: June 25, 2009
This past weekend some friends and I climbed Mt. Whitney which is the highest mountain in the contiguous 48 states. The peak sits at an altitude of 14,497.61 feet and the campground is just around 8000ft.
We woke up around 2AM and started the hike around 3AM which gave us about 3 hours of night [...]
Posted by: damienhowley on: April 3, 2009
Well we’ve done it again, took a long term federal plan and ripped it to shreds by the States short term actions. What am I referring to you may ask? I’m referring to the recent changes in taxes throughout California and many other states across the country.
Just two days ago a series of new taxes [...]
Posted by: damienhowley on: March 2, 2009
I love the fact that I live in San Diego and although I regret to say this I do a pretty damn good job of rubbing it in everyone else’s face. I really only do it because I want them to live here to and enjoy this beautiful city. Anyway, today was March 1st and [...]
Posted by: damienhowley on: March 1, 2009
As usual Melody spent way too much on my for Valentines day, she bought me an Olympus Evolt 520 Digital SLR camera. Even though she spent more than me I have to say that I would prefer my camera to the jewelery that I got her. To each is own I suppose. Anyway after ordering [...]