tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:15:03 +0000photographywintergood stuffweblogblognatureautumncatschristmasgrant hansenleafBuddyLouisbirdhousedogsfanny packfashionhamilton avenuekidspeyton manningpoemrandom thoughtsridgefieldsummervideowater main breakweb designweb developmentwrist packInside the mind of Grant Hansen ... what a great place!http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)Blogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-1061378614547584235Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:26:00 +00002009-06-19T12:28:08.414-07:00good stuffConsumer Reports Health published a blog of mine:It’s Father’s Day—don’t spend it in the ERCheck it out!http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/06/stay-out-of-er-on-fathers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-9015985027703516276Sun, 24 May 2009 12:33:00 +00002009-05-24T05:34:32.599-07:00good stuffsee more Fail BlogI've never keyed someone's car before ... but this person is really tempting fate.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/05/jerk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-6276608953724557371Sat, 23 May 2009 12:15:00 +00002009-05-23T05:22:21.440-07:00good stuffvideoWatch this video in full. Overall it is fantastic! We are first introduced to Techno Viking about 38 seconds into the clip. He comes to the defense of our poor blue-haired damsel. Then, it gets so much better. Just watch!Perhaps minute 1:18 is my favorite part. Why can't I get this kind of service?Then the rest speaks for itself. I believe the word "fierce" is appropriate. Never, ever, mess with http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/05/techno-viking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-1363079593896197082Fri, 08 May 2009 13:21:00 +00002009-05-08T06:24:04.826-07:00good stuffThe lights dim. A tiny fiery trail clumsily makes its way to the dining room table. Ah, the sweet sound of a chorus of family members and friends singing. Everyone is jolly in the celebration of a loved one’s birthday. The cacophonous acapella ends. “Make a wish!” The horror ensues. Blowing out the birthday candles. This insanity has to end! Let’s kill this useless and disgusting tradition. http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/05/lets-end-tradition-of-blowing-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-8828341510559425208Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:48:00 +00002009-04-13T05:51:50.437-07:00hamilton avenuephotographyridgefieldwater main breakPhotos taken by me, Grant Hansen, at 6:30am, April 13, 2009. Hamilton Avenue, Ridgefield.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/04/photos-from-water-main-break-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-8493078621544321121Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:01:00 +00002009-03-18T07:02:07.787-07:00good stuffFinally!!!!http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/03/snugglette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-1912818401404058421Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:54:00 +00002009-03-15T05:55:29.216-07:00good stuffpeyton manninghttp://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/03/priceless-pep-talk-with-peyton-manning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-2940129165742221307Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:51:00 +00002009-02-17T18:53:37.009-08:00good stuffgrant hansenphotographyDeep in the shallow water off a Mexican beach. My horse was stoked to have me handling the reigns!http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/02/look-at-that-smile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-5814524547220992619Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:39:00 +00002009-02-11T11:40:30.143-08:00good stuffCheck it out. Poor Eugene is off his rocker!http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/02/grant-hansen-featured-in-consumer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-4883574911529572127Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:01:00 +00002009-02-10T18:02:24.441-08:00good stuffSee more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/02/cell-phone-reunion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-2026109635417426255Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:50:00 +00002009-02-07T17:51:41.350-08:00kidsphotographyI wish I could get this comfy!http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/02/diesel-sound-asleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-4026726081918174968Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:29:00 +00002009-02-07T06:31:22.457-08:00good stuffYou know you want a Snuggie (or Slanket as some may call it). Admit it! Check out this fantastic parody.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/02/fuggly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-8374696775109529612Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:26:00 +00002009-02-07T06:27:13.957-08:00good stuffThis little gem has gone viral real fast, and with good reason. Hilarious!http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/02/david-after-dentist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-1741326784045323703Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:01:00 +00002009-02-07T06:06:42.842-08:00bloggrant hansenweblogIt's been just over 7 months since my last post. Sorry about that! I'll but updating this blog regularly with things of interest to me. My most popular blog topics (tags/labels) will probably be:MusingsAnnoyancesDiet & ExerciseGood Stuff (links to things I like or think funny)Web DevelopmentPhotographyCreative Writingand any others I come up with on the flySo bookmark me, follow me, link me!-ghttp://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2009/02/grant-hansen-official-blog-revived.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-3078653513918090926Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:00 +00002008-06-04T07:04:20.097-07:00blogfanny packfashionweblogwrist packIt's been a while since I've blogged. I apologize. But this entry couldn't wait...Waking up this morning and still groggy, I was flipping the channels on the T.V. I came to QVC and, to my horror, saw these things ... Set of 3 Reversible Multi-purpose Zippered Wrist Pouches. The fanny pack is back, and has a new home on the body.You owe it to yourself to click above and watch the video.Now, I've http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/06/fanny-pack-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-8356987192230585871Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:41:00 +00002008-03-10T12:49:38.787-07:00blograndom thoughtsweblogUnless you're using Twitter to communicate timely updates for business, safety, or important news, I have come to the conclusion that Twitter is for losers. I reserve the right to change my mind. But seriously, I have no interest in knowing "What are you doing right now?" nor do I feel the need to update you on what I'm doing on a minute-to-minute basis. When you need your phone or mobile device http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/03/twitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-3077171343664169893Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:05:00 +00002008-02-07T05:09:38.202-08:00blognaturephotographyweblogwinterHere's another nice contrast of colors. As a Web developer, photos like this come in handy when I want to choose a color palette. The hues and shades work well together.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/02/colors-of-winter-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-9112662249931977448Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:22:00 +00002008-02-06T09:25:13.271-08:00naturephotographyweblogwinterWinter isn't my favorite time of year. It's cold, damp, and I can't get outside to do most of the things I love to do (tennis, BMX). Sometimes though, when nature hibernates, we're left with some brilliant colors and contrast. My next few posts will feature pictures from my hood.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/02/colors-of-winter-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-2685605518102663644Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:50:00 +00002008-01-25T08:56:29.917-08:00blogweblog Grant Hansen number 3? Come on! If a reservoir is going to share my name, I would think it should top the list, especially in Utah! This seems to be a pretty popular fishing spot, and why wouldn't it be? Grant Hansen doesn't just give you a fish ... he teaches you HOW to fish. Anglers interested in trying to bait some game fish should check the weather first.Lately the number 3 isn't so bad. http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/01/grant-hansen-number-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-1051502126713037353Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:49:00 +00002008-01-21T13:02:45.849-08:00blogweb designweb developmentweblogI can't believe it. Have my hopes and dreams come true? Word has it, Internet Explorer 8 will be standards compatible. So they say.What does this mean to a Web developer like myself? For one, it means my life just might be so much easier. For too long I (and so many Web developers alike) have had to battle incompatible browser behaviors of IE6 and IE7 (which is so much better than IE6) by jumpinghttp://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/01/internet-explorer-8-passes-acid-test.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-5663786474930357903Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:29:00 +00002008-01-17T05:32:14.198-08:00blognaturephotographyweblogThis really isn't a forest. In fact, it's only a strip of 50 x 200 foot land with some trees. However, on a foggy day, it is hard to see through the trees. Better that way I think.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/01/forest-through-fog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-6087810299898256771Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:25:00 +00002008-01-13T17:35:10.155-08:00blogphotographyweblogwinterWith a snowstorm heading our way, I was outside looking toward the gray sky to see if much had changed. From my vantage point I saw another one of Papa George's metalwork. He built the house; I have no right (nor desire) to take the sign down. Although, I must admit, a G. Hansen one would be pretty cool.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/01/savellis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-7747355528452117381Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:11:00 +00002008-01-07T18:24:46.129-08:00blogcatsphotographyweblogMadison loves tiny spaces. Here she found my just emptied Brooks Brothers bag and nested in it for a little while.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/01/let-cat-out-of-bag.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-3346218758424339100Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:52:00 +00002008-01-07T18:25:14.520-08:00naturephotographywinterI was reading a photography blog (of course, I can't remember which one) where I saw a cool photo that looked like a painting. I wanted to try to replicate that style, so I kept playing around. I think this came a little close -- at least the background.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/01/sticker-bush.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-4774496024900485094Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:06:00 +00002008-01-07T18:21:39.077-08:00dogsphotographywinterThis morning Diesel was outside running around like a little mad man. I set my shutter speed real slow and kept the aperture small. I did my best to keep up with his speed as he zoomed around, creating this nice image.http://grant-hansen.blogspot.com/2008/01/diesel-powered.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grant Hansen)0