Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:47:06 -0400 short fat guy http://www.shortfatguy.com/blog.php Podcast Maker v1.4.0 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker Audio/video of a short/fat nature. Brief transmissions emanating from southeast Michigan, with an unusual amount of fireworks footage. Mini-movies, product reviews, archival LO clips, and all sorts of little messages in M4V bottles. Audio/video of a short/fat nature. Brief transmissions emanating from southeast Michigan, with an unusual amount of fireworks footage. Mini-movies, product reviews, archival LO clips, and all sorts of little messages in M4V bottles. en-us Mickey Asteriou short fat guy mickey@shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/sfg_podcastlogo_144.jpg http://www.shortfatguy.com/blog.php 144 144 TV & Film short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan no Mickey Asterioushort fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michiganTV & FilmAudio/video of a short/fat nature. short fat guy Some video clips off my Sony Cyber-shot still camera, from the first night of the US leg of the U2 360 tour. Saturday, September 12 2009. Some video clips off my Sony Cyber-shot still camera, from the first night of the US leg of the U2 360 tour. Saturday, September 12 2009. http://shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2009-09-12_U2_in_Chicago_re-edit_iPhone.m4v Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:30:43 -0400 Entertainment no 00:03:39 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy Brian & Lindsey's wedding on beautiful Mackinac Island, the first weekend of October 2008. Brian & Lindsey's wedding on beautiful Mackinac Island, the first weekend of October 2008. http://shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2008-10-04_brianswedding_iPhone.m4v Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:27:54 -0400 Entertainment no 00:05:55 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy Footage of the "T Party" to celebrate the Ford Model T Centennial. Shot outside the Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn MI, on Friday, September 5 2008. Footage of the "T Party" to celebrate the Ford Model T Centennial. Shot outside the Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn MI, on Friday, September 5 2008. http://shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2008-09-05_model-t-centennial_iPhone.m4v Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:24:35 -0400 Entertainment no 00:03:36 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy One from the archives. My nephew Jake, following his grandma's orders to get rid of spider webs. Recorded Easter Sunday, April 11 1998. One from the archives. My nephew Jake, following his grandma's orders to get rid of spider webs. Recorded Easter Sunday, April 11 1998. http://shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/1998-04-11_Jake-the-web-slayer_iPhone.m4v Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:21:15 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:23 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy The tradition continues: another stellar display at Dearborn's Homecoming city festival. Saturday, August 8 2009. The tradition continues: another stellar display at Dearborn's Homecoming city festival. Saturday, August 8 2009. http://shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2009-08-08_dearbornfireworks_iPhone.m4v Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:14:30 -0400 Entertainment no 00:04:38 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy Incontrovertible evidence of something I'm not supposed to do; but what the heck. let me show you around the secret facility that is my workplace. Besides, I wanted to play with Photo Booth. Incontrovertible evidence of something I'm not supposed to do; but what the heck. let me show you around the secret facility that is my workplace. Besides, I wanted to play with Photo Booth. http://shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2009-01-05_breaks_the_rules.m4v Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:48:56 -0500 Entertainment no 00:00:18 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy My niece's wedding, at U of M in Ann Arbor, from a year ago. Edited down into a short little mini-movie. My niece's wedding, at U of M in Ann Arbor, from a year ago. Edited down into a short little mini-movie. http://shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2007-07-28_nick_and_heather.m4v Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:50:35 -0400 Entertainment no 00:04:40 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy It's been a while since I've been to Dearborn's Homecoming city festival and seen their amazing fireworks. This year's display, recorded Saturday, August 2 2008, did not disappoint. It's been a while since I've been to Dearborn's Homecoming city festival and seen their amazing fireworks. This year's display, recorded Saturday, August 2 2008, did not disappoint. http://www.shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/video/2008-08-02_dearborn_ipod.m4v Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:24:09 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:57 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy Olive has separation issues. And her brother Oscar is little help. Olive has separation issues. And her brother Oscar is little help. http://www.shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2008-06-15_olive_and_oscar_ipod.m4v Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:51:13 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:58 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy A shocking video revealing the scandalous secret of suburban dogfighting! A shocking video revealing the scandalous secret of suburban dogfighting! http://www.shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2008-06-15_dogfight_ipod.m4v Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:51:54 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:55 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy Another video podcast. This one shot on Thursday, May 15. I was leaving from work late, which allowed me to catch this sunset. (Shot again with my Aiptek Action HD.) Another video podcast. This one shot on Thursday, May 15. I was leaving from work late, which allowed me to catch this sunset. (Shot again with my Aiptek Action HD.) http://www.shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2008-05-15_sunset.m4v Sat, 17 May 2008 14:49:41 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:34 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy Testing out my new Aiptek Action HD camera en route to see Flight of the Conchords in Ann Arbor. Recorded Saturday, May 10 2008. With appearances by Schmoe, Greg, Schmoe's cat, and the voice of Andy Ihnatko. Testing out my new Aiptek Action HD camera en route to see Flight of the Conchords in Ann Arbor. Recorded Saturday, May 10 2008. With appearances by Schmoe, Greg, Schmoe's cat, and the voice of Andy Ihnatko. http://shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2008-05-10_aiptek.m4v Mon, 12 May 2008 10:49:20 -0400 Entertainment no 00:02:55 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy The tradition continues, just from a different location. Happy 4th of July from Gibraltar MI! The tradition continues, just from a different location. Happy 4th of July from Gibraltar MI! http://www.shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2007-07-04_gibraltar_ipod.m4v Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:14:34 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:38 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy Introducing my first high-def video podcast. It's out of chronology, but this one was easiest to edit of the stuff I've shot. By request, Larry's and Jacob's big plays at our last softball reunion. http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2007-06-23_softball_ipod.m4v Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:06:58 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:12 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy It's been way way way way way way too long. Not as much a podcast as a re-introduction, recorded on a Summer afternoon with a storm on the way. http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2007-06-02_hey_remember_me.mp3 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:37:40 -0400 Entertainment no 00:02:16 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan mickey@shortfatguy.com I am still working on that one video podcast, but I am obliged to upload this one anyway just to keep the tradition going. Here is this year's contribution to my great repository of fireworks footage. Happy Independence Day! I am still working on that one video podcast, but I am obliged to upload this one anyway just to keep the tradition going. Here is this year's contribution to my great repository of fireworks footage. Happy Independence Day! http://www.shortfatguy.com http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2006-07-04_fireworks.m4v Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:32:42 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:23 short fat guy,video iPod,audio blog,diary,reviews,shortfatguy,fireworks,mickey asteriou,michigan short fat guy My next vidcast project is taking longer than expected to finish. In the meantime, here is some footage I shot this afternoon of the robins who built a nest in the backyard. The eggs have hatched, and the kids are hungry.,. My next vidcast project is taking longer than expected to finish. In the meantime, here is some footage I shot this afternoon of the robins who built a nest in the backyard. The eggs have hatched, and the kids are hungry... http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php http://www.biggusmickus.com/podcasts/2006-05-20_robin.m4v Sat, 20 May 2006 23:50:50 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:05 short fat guy,robins,eggs,nest short fat guy Just wanted to let you know there's a new way to leave comments with my podcast. You can Skype me at shortfatguyonline, and now I also have a new call-in number where you can use your rollover minutes to leave voice mail messages. Just wanted to let you know there's a new way to leave comments with my podcast. You can Skype me at shortfatguyonline (all one word), and now I also have a new call-in number where you can leave voice mail messages. The number is 774-221-7346. (That's 774-221-S.F.G.O.) It's a toll call, but if you've got some rollover minutes why not drop me a line? Thanks for your interest, and I look forward to hearing from you! http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P55 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P55 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:06:07 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:42 skype,call,phone,cell short fat guy Trying to answer the question "What does a film projectionist do?" Trying to answer the question "What does a film projectionist do?" http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P54 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P54 Sat, 25 Mar 2006 22:28:40 -0500 Entertainment no 00:06:08 film projection, projectionist, andrew haupt short fat guy Hard to believe it's been three years already. The time has come for the Shark Invitational, a competition organized by Larry Foggia involving bubble hockey, air hockey, table tennis, and pool. And chicken wings, subs, chips, and beer. Plus a surprise fin Hard to believe it's been three years already. The time has come for the Shark Invitational, a competition organized by Larry Foggia involving bubble hockey, air hockey, table tennis, and pool. And chicken wings, subs, chips, and beer. Plus a surprise final round. (P.S., I also got to try out my brand new MiniDV Canon ZR500.) http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P53 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P53 Thu, 02 Mar 2006 02:26:23 -0500 Entertainment no 00:04:06 larry foggia,greg galdes,mike auquier,schmoe,joe taschler,jacob,sports,competition,olympics short fat guy I can see again! I am no longer wearing flimsy floppy glasses, constantly falling off my face. Remember my mention of getting new frames? This turned into a much bigger story, as told in this latest audio podcast. I can see again! I am no longer wearing flimsy floppy glasses, constantly falling off my face. Remember my mention of getting new frames? This turned into a much bigger story, as told in this latest audio podcast. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P52 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P52 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:58:38 -0500 Entertainment no 00:11:59 ophthamologist,eyeglasses,eye exam,glasses,frames short fat guy Like I said, just a little bit of audio to try out my new USB headset microphone and the new podcast capabilities in GarageBand. Like I said, just a little bit of audio to try out my new USB headset microphone and the new podcast capabilities in GarageBand. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P51 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P51 Sat, 04 Feb 2006 23:35:45 -0500 Entertainment no 00:03:36 logitech,usb,microphone headset short fat guy It is no secret Leo Laporte's goal is to overtake the Internet, one podcast at a time. Now is the time he makes an appearance in my own podcast. This was taped in Novemver 1999, when he and "Screen Savers" cohost Kate Botello visited my local mall. It is no secret Leo Laporte's goal is to overtake the Internet, one podcast at a time. Now is the time he makes an appearance in my own podcast. This was taped in Novemver 1999, when he and Screen Savers cohost Kate Botello visited my local mall. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P50 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P50 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 22:02:03 -0500 Entertainment no 00:04:56 taylor,southland mall,tech tv,zdtv,leo laporte,kate botello short fat guy Li'l Stubby and the Disappointments are (were?) a great blues band. This was recorded at a work-related cookout at my old job (seeing as the bass player worked there too). I have more Li'l Stubby material available at http://www.shortfatguy.com/stubby Li'l Stubby and the Disappointments are (were?) a great blues band. This was recorded when they played at a work-related cookout at my old job (seeing as the bass player worked there too). I have more Li'l Stubby material available at http://www.shortfatguy.com/stubby/ http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P49 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P49 Sun, 22 Jan 2006 02:33:56 -0500 Entertainment yes 00:06:01 live blues,comcast,lil little stubby,tim versellie,larry banner,mark phillips short fat guy As my intro says, I wanted to add some more content but there is really not that much going on. So I am delving into my videotape archive and looking for anything of interest. Hopefully it will be worthwhile...and hopefully it will not devolve into me jus As my intro says, I wanted to add some more content but there is really not that much going on. So I am delving into my videotape archive and looking for anything of interest. Hopefully it will be worthwhile...and hopefully it will not devolve into me just sharing home movies. My first selection is something I shot in August 1998 at the Dearborn Homecoming, prior to the fireworks footage which is available elsewhere in this feed. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P48 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P48 Sun, 08 Jan 2006 00:50:11 -0500 Entertainment no 00:01:58 dearborn homecoming,crawdaddy,crayfish,rouge river short fat guy A Christmas tradition. Every year we go to the house of my Uncle Jack and Aunt Clare to make the salameats we will have with Christmas breakfast. A Christmas tradition. Every year we go to the house of my Uncle Jack and Aunt Clare to make the salameats we will have with Christmas breakfast. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P47 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P47 Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:12:37 -0500 Entertainment no 00:05:22 christmas,italian sausage short fat guy The last Fish VI fishcast. (Long, sad, and 18 MBs.) The last Fish VI fishcast. (Long, sad, and 18 MBs.) http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P46 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P46 Sat, 17 Dec 2005 02:40:54 -0500 Entertainment no 00:04:17 betta fish,adagio for strings,samuel barber short fat guy Back at last with another video podcast about iPods: the new 5g iPod with video, the scarcity of cases, and an embarrassing confession about my iPod nano. Back at last with another video podcast about iPods: the new 5g iPod with video, the scarcity of cases, and an embarrassing confession about my iPod nano. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P45 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P45 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:34:31 -0500 Entertainment no 00:07:53 u2,video ipod,nano,firewire,dead short fat guy This video podcast was a month in the making! I started September 13 (when I got my nano), did the bulk of it on October 8, and finished it on the 17th. (Music by David Schwartz, Artie Shaw, and GarageBand, by the way.) Sadly, most of what I talk about is This video podcast was a month in the making! I started September 13 (when I got my nano), did the bulk of it on October 8, and finished it on the 17th. (Music by David Schwartz, Artie Shaw, and GarageBand, by the way.) Sadly, most of what I talk about is out of date now. The iPod nano has been trumped by the video iPod and iTunes 5.0 has been superseded by iTunes 6. Speaking of the video iPod, I exported this podcast at a smaller, 320x176 size, suitable for the new iPod's display screen. I'm working on converting my previous video podcasts to size too, while moving the larger size versions to my main blog. Details to follow, presumably. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P43 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P43 Tue, 18 Oct 2005 06:06:56 -0400 Entertainment no 00:03:20 ipod nano,skin short fat guy At last, I finally made time for a new audio podcast. Hopefully it is not too long (or too warbly...what is the deal with my recorder?!). A video podcast is in the works as well. At last, I finally made time for a new audio podcast. Hopefully it is not too long (or too warbly...what is the deal with my recorder?!). A video podcast is in the works as well. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P42 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P42 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:36:38 -0400 Entertainment no 00:06:41 dvd rental, short fat guy Another vidcast from the archives. This one is from an old local origination cable show I did called "On Request". For the end of the first show, I videotaped the Labor Day Bridge Walk, the traditional five mile walk across the Mackinac Bridge connecting Another vidcast from the archives. This one is from an old local origination cable show I did called "On Request". For the end of the first show, I videotaped the Labor Day Bridge Walk, the traditional five mile walk across the Mackinac Bridge connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. With gas so expensive, maybe you won't be able to make it up there this weekend, so now you can experience it vicariously through this fifteen-year-old footage (digitally remixed and remastered). P.S.: you can learn more about the Bridge Walk at http://www.mackinacbridge.org/walk.html http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P40 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P40 Sun, 04 Sep 2005 01:12:33 -0400 Entertainment no 00:03:56 memorial bridge walk,mackinac,mackinaw short fat guy A diary entry: part work-related and part movie-related. (Quite the production extravaganza too: audio touch-ups in Peak, music added in GarageBand, with additional sound effects added in Soundtrack.) A diary entry: part work-related and part movie-related. (Quite the production extravaganza too: audio touch-ups in Peak, music added in GarageBand, with additional sound effects added in Soundtrack.) http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P39 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P39 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 02:39:35 -0400 Entertainment no 00:04:07 homer simpson,samba,robert rodriguez,score,soundtrack short fat guy As promised, here's video of the wedding I went to (on August 6), followed by the family get-together the next day (August 7). [Four minutes, 19 MBs.] As promised, here's video of the wedding I went to (on August 6), followed by the family get-together the next day (August 7). [Four minutes, 19 MBs.] http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P38 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P38 Sun, 21 Aug 2005 01:52:06 -0400 Entertainment no 00:04:02 nicole,brian,robert,christine,john ryan short fat guy In this audio podcast I am poised to exercise my duty as an American citizen. Remember, no knives, flatware, staplers, or bingo markers allowed! More details at http://www.3rdcc.org In this audio podcast I am poised to exercise my duty as an American citizen. Remember, no knives, flatware, staplers, or bingo markers allowed! More details at http://www.3rdcc.org http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P37 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P37 Thu, 04 Aug 2005 00:24:18 -0400 Entertainment no 00:04:23 phone call,jury summons,wayne county short fat guy In this video podcast, I share one of my worst NetFlix embarrassments. Yes, even worse than having rented "Meet the Fockers". In this video podcast, I share one of my worst NetFlix embarrassments. Yes, even worse than having rented "Meet the Fockers". http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P36 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P36 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 00:31:41 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:16 dvd rental,true romance short fat guy A quick one, just to complain about being so sleepy today. A quick one, just to complain about being so sleepy today. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P13 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P13 Wed, 27 Jul 2005 11:04:01 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:26 aluminum siding,rain short fat guy Here's the second part, as promised. I was rambling while I drove home, but I chopped this down into five bite sized chunks. See if you can spot the edits. Here's the second part, as promised. I was rambling while I drove home, but I chopped this down into five bite sized chunks. See if you can spot the edits. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P12 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P12 Wed, 27 Jul 2005 02:13:14 -0400 Entertainment no 00:02:06 car crash,audio diary short fat guy I recorded this in two parts, earlier tonight. I intended to upload it as one piece, but I've been so busy tonight I figured I might as well just upload the first part now, with the second part soon to follow. Like the title suggests, the earlier material I recorded this in two parts, earlier tonight. I intended to upload it as one piece, but I've been so busy tonight I figured I might as well just upload the first part now, with the second part soon to follow. Like the title suggests, the earlier material is stuff I've already had available on my site. These last two files though have been created specifically for my podcasting experiment. It's fun embarking on this bold new adventure. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P11 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P11 Tue, 26 Jul 2005 23:14:22 -0400 Entertainment no 00:03:04 audio,diary short fat guy Not to be construed as an endorsement and not at all sponsored, this is a review of the new iHome, which uses an iPod to create a programmable alarm clock. Not to be construed as an endorsement and not at all sponsored, this is a review of the new iHome, which uses an iPod to create a programmable alarm clock. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P2 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P2 Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:06:27 -0400 Entertainment no 00:02:39 ihome,ipod,splatpattern short fat guy This is technically my first podcast, even though it's video. Unlike all the stuff so far, it is the first piece created specifically with podcasting in mind. Be warned: it contains close-ups of disgusting skin discoloration. This is technically my first podcast, even though it's video. Unlike all the stuff so far, it is the first piece created specifically with podcasting in mind. Be warned: it contains close-ups of disgusting skin discoloration. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P3 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P3 Sun, 17 Jul 2005 23:37:51 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:46 shingles,forehead,lemony snicket,glasses,vicodin short fat guy I thought I might have jinxed myself by posting all those videos as a buildup to tonight's fireworks display. A sudden downpour right at dusk threatened the possibility of rescheduling. It certainly helped clear out the crowds, which allowed me to get muc I thought I might have jinxed myself by posting all those videos as a buildup to tonight's fireworks display. A sudden downpour right at dusk threatened the possibility of rescheduling. It certainly helped clear out the crowds, which allowed me to get much closer to the action. Half my video was shot at our usual field, but during the second half I walked right down to the riverside, affording me a great video of the barge whence the fireworks originate. In fact, you could even say I was too close. (Presented in wiiidescreeen.) http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P4 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P4 Tue, 05 Jul 2005 06:31:49 -0400 Entertainment no 00:02:26 fourth of july,michigan,detroit river,tugboat short fat guy Still obsessed with the aurora borealis photos I took last Sunday, I created this little slideshow. Too bad you can't see it fullscreen, as I can in iPhoto, and hopefully it won't show up too dark. Incidentally the music is "Vide Cor Meum" by Patrick Cass Still obsessed with the aurora borealis photos I took last Sunday, I created this little slideshow. Too bad you can't see it fullscreen, as I can in iPhoto, and hopefully it won't show up too dark. Incidentally the music is "Vide Cor Meum" by Patrick Cassidy; I thought it was so beautiful I bought the "Hannibal" score just for it. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P6 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P6 Thu, 11 Nov 2004 05:44:10 -0500 Entertainment no 00:03:52 iphoto slideshow,northern lights short fat guy Mighty booms echoing across the river. Concussions from the air setting off car alarms. Children begging impatiently to go home. Yes, it's the Fourth of July Fireworks in Trenton (MI)! And to save you time, you can jump right to the Grand Finale. Mighty booms echoing across the river. Concussions from the air setting off car alarms. Children begging impatiently to go home. Yes, it's the Fourth of July Fireworks in Trenton (MI)! And to save you time, you can jump right to the Grand Finale. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P23 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P23 Sun, 04 Jul 2004 07:27:31 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:39 fourth of july,michigan short fat guy Another member of the gang turns forty! His birthday is today, but we threw Joe a surprise party yesterday. Too bad the "cover story" was that he'd be dropping the kids off at his brother-in-law's and would be able to see "Dodgeball". Instead, he had to m Another member of the gang turns forty! His birthday is today, but we threw Joe a surprise party yesterday. Too bad the "cover story" was that he'd be dropping the kids off at his brother-in-law's and would be able to see "Dodgeball". Instead, he had to make do with an Italian feast, cake, presents, and a keg. Come join the festivities! http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P7 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P7 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 02:55:54 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:55 auquier,taschler,surprise birthday party,balloons short fat guy Hidden below the cheery, sunny surface of American suburbia is the seething disease of domestic violence. All too often a warm family gathering can erupt in a sudden flashpoint of aggression -- brother against brother -- here caught in the act on videotap Hidden below the cheery, sunny surface of American suburbia is the seething disease of domestic violence. All too often a warm family gathering can erupt in a sudden flashpoint of aggression -- brother against brother -- here caught in the act on videotape. (Incidentally, I couldn't find how to mosaic out the faces, so just pretend you don't recognize anybody.) http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P8 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P8 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:03:22 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:50 extreme wedgie,oscar,ricky,steven short fat guy Reid and Jennifer were married last month up on Mackinac Island. Since not everyone could join them then, they waited till Saturday for their reception, a casual affair held outdoors at Lower Huron Metropark in Belleville. SFG Action News was there, and h Reid and Jennifer were married last month up on Mackinac Island. Since not everyone could join them then, they waited till Saturday for their reception, a casual affair held outdoors at Lower Huron Metropark in Belleville. SFG Action News was there, and here is our report on the festivities. (QuickTime video. 2 minutes. 8 MBs.) http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P9 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P9 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 07:14:08 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:59 metro park,cookout,extreme badminton short fat guy The weather being almost close to decent Saturday, I remembered what I'd said last year about waiting for it to get warm again before buying a new fish. I also remembered how my fishes' longevity seems to correspond with the success of the Star Trek movie The weather being almost close to decent Saturday, I remembered what I'd said last year about waiting for it to get warm again before buying a new fish. I also remembered how my fishes' longevity seems to correspond with the success of the Star Trek movie franchise. I swung by the fish store this afternoon, so here he is: ladies and gentlemen, please welcome "Fish VI: The Undiscovered Country". http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P10 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P10 Mon, 29 Mar 2004 05:01:12 -0500 Entertainment no 00:00:57 betta,fish short fat guy My nephew Joe went to Ecuador for international studies. He left in August 2003, but he's home again now. He left Ecuador at seven this morning, with a lengthy stop at Miami. His American Airlines flight touched down at 10:13 tonight, and I brought my cam My nephew Joe went to Ecuador for international studies. He left in August 2003, but he's home again now. He left Ecuador at seven this morning, with a lengthy stop at Miami. His American Airlines flight touched down at 10:13 tonight, and I brought my camcorder with me when we picked him up at the airport. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P44 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P44 Tue, 24 Feb 2004 02:34:30 -0500 Entertainment no 00:01:02 metro airport,luggage retrieval,snow short fat guy Homestarrunner.com is the greatest site ever. If this latest video installment is to teach us anything, it is that the Brothers Chaps rule all and, more importantly, The Cheat is not dead. Homestarrunner.com is the greatest site ever. If this latest video installment is to teach us anything, it is that the Brothers Chaps rule all and, more importantly, The Cheat is not dead. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P22 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P22 Fri, 20 Feb 2004 06:05:52 -0500 Entertainment no 00:00:23 the cheat,homestar,brothers chaps short fat guy CBS and MTV have assured us the following contains no graphic depictions of adult material, no flag desecration, and no nudity. There is however some mild animal abuse and improper use of fruit. It also involves Andrew and Brian having some fun with my iS CBS and MTV have assured us the following contains no graphic depictions of adult material, no flag desecration, and no nudity. There is however some mild animal abuse and improper use of fruit. It also involves Andrew and Brian having some fun with my iSight camera, Sunday during the game. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P21 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P21 Tue, 03 Feb 2004 06:47:11 -0500 Entertainment no 00:01:12 ghallahad,lizard,hop,jump short fat guy CBS and MTV have assured us the following contains no graphic depictions of adult material, no flag desecration, and no nudity. There is however some mild animal abuse and excessive hopping. It also involves Andrew and Brian having some fun with my iSight CBS and MTV have assured us the following contains no graphic depictions of adult material, no flag desecration, and no nudity. There is however some mild animal abuse and excessive hopping. It also involves Andrew and Brian having some fun with my iSight camera, Sunday during the game. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P20 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P20 Tue, 03 Feb 2004 05:31:52 -0500 Entertainment no 00:00:49 ghallahad,lizard,jump,hop,isight,apple,brian,andrew short fat guy Today I started Phase Two of the Southpaw diet. I am now able to incorporate grains and fruit in my menu. And this morning started off with a bowl of oatmeal. ...Oh glorious joy, a bowl of oatmeal, he blogged sarcastically. In consolation, I had a nice we Today I started Phase Two of the Southpaw diet. I am now able to incorporate grains and fruit in my menu. And this morning started off with a bowl of oatmeal. ...Oh glorious joy, a bowl of oatmeal, he blogged sarcastically. In consolation, I had a nice weigh-in this morning (pre-breakfast). My current weight is now 228 pounds (actually a little bit less), which means I lost over ten pounds in Phase One. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P19 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P19 Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:48:56 -0500 Entertainment no 00:00:35 south beach diet,sata drives,video diary short fat guy I tried to capture this snowfall by using a stop-motion feature of my iSight. It got dark too quickly to get much, but nevertheless this is, at the least, a look at my street at dusk. I tried to capture this snowfall by using a stop-motion feature of my iSight. It got dark too quickly to get much, but nevertheless this is, at the least, a look at my street at dusk. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P18 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P18 Mon, 05 Jan 2004 02:01:54 -0500 Entertainment no 00:00:12 stop motion animation,sunset,snow short fat guy I will be following the popular South Beach diet for the next two weeks. I was hurting earlier this afternoon, between meals, when I recorded this video entry. My dinner, since then, was nice and filling; but I'm posting this anyway, since it gave me a ch I will be following the popular South Beach diet for the next two weeks. I was hurting earlier this afternoon, between meals, when I recorded this video entry. My dinner, since then, was nice and filling; but I'm posting this anyway, since it gave me a chance to try out my newly purchased iSight webcam. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P17 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P17 Sun, 04 Jan 2004 03:41:17 -0500 Entertainment no 00:00:36 south beach diet,24 short fat guy The thirty-year-old tree in front of the house gets cuts down. The footage was actually shot the morning of the 19th, when a Wayne County crew came to cut down all the diseased ash trees on my street. The crew only works on Fridays and they managed to tak The thirty-year-old tree in front of the house gets cuts down. The footage was actually shot the morning of the 19th, when a Wayne County crew came to cut down all the diseased ash trees on my street. The crew only works on Fridays and they managed to take down and clear away a half dozen trees in only a couple hours. One does not usually see trees being felled when one wakes, so I figured it was worth taping. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P16 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P16 Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:54:35 -0500 Entertainment no 00:02:04 tree cut down,timber crash short fat guy I might as well go ahead and own up to this now that it's spreading all over the Internet. I too am now the victim of a hidden video camera. Unbeknownst to me, my roommate taped me at my most depraved, satisfying my animal lusts with some tasty morsel I h I might as well go ahead and own up to this now that it's spreading all over the Internet. I too am now the victim of a hidden video camera. Unbeknownst to me, my roommate taped me at my most depraved, satisfying my animal lusts with some tasty morsel I happened to bring home earlier tonight. I must warn you this video is not for the faint of heart, and I am terribly sorry if its depiction of the satiating of carnal desires is too much for you. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P15 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P15 Sun, 30 Nov 2003 06:03:07 -0500 Entertainment yes 00:00:57 taco bell,green video,surveillance cam short fat guy This video clip is fairly self-explanatory. It's something I quickly worked up to test the viability of creating video updates for the blog. My first vlog...before I knew they were called vlogs. This video clip is fairly self-explanatory. It's something I quickly worked up to test the viability of creating video updates for the blog. My first vlog...before I knew they were called vlogs. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P14 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P14 Sat, 29 Nov 2003 05:36:04 -0500 Entertainment no 00:00:23 mickey,video diary short fat guy Here is the grand finale of the City of Trenton (MI) fireworks, as taped last night. Here is the grand finale of the City of Trenton (MI) fireworks, as taped last night. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P24 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P24 Sat, 05 Jul 2003 20:49:54 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:20 fourth of july,michigan short fat guy The grand finale at the Dearborn Homecoming. The grand finale at the Dearborn Homecoming. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P33 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P33 Sat, 03 Aug 2002 21:02:35 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:40 dearborn,homecoming short fat guy Trenton Grand Finale: 2002 Trenton Grand Finale: 2002 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P25 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P25 Thu, 04 Jul 2002 20:50:47 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:45 fourth of july,michigan short fat guy Like I said, 2001 was the year of the fake-out ending. Like I said, 2001 was the year of the fake-out ending. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P32 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P32 Sat, 04 Aug 2001 21:00:34 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:54 dearborn,homecoming short fat guy 2001: the year of the fake-out ending. 2001: the year of the fake-out ending. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P26 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P26 Wed, 04 Jul 2001 20:50:20 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:16 fourth of july,michigan short fat guy It was so humid the smoke hung in the air and almost obliterated the spectacle. It was so humid the smoke hung in the air and almost obliterated the spectacle. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P31 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P31 Sat, 05 Aug 2000 20:59:03 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:11 dearborn,homecoming short fat guy Trenton (MI) Grand Finale: 2000 Trenton (MI) Grand Finale: 2000 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P27 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P27 Tue, 04 Jul 2000 20:51:43 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:49 fourth of july, michigan short fat guy I wasn't prepared and missed a lot. I wasn't prepared and missed a lot. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P28 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P28 Sun, 04 Jul 1999 20:52:25 -0400 Entertainment no 00:00:29 fourth of july,michigan short fat guy The people of Dearborn MI call it "Homecoming" but it's really their city festival. And they have the best fireworks this side of Detroit's Freedom Fest...probably since it's the bombardier offseason. The people of Dearborn MI call it "Homecoming" but it's really their city festival. And they have the best fireworks this side of Detroit's Freedom Fest...probably since it's the bombardier offseason. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P30 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P30 Sat, 08 Aug 1998 20:56:07 -0400 Entertainment no 00:01:22 dearborn,homecoming short fat guy I've always wondered what fireworks look like from the air. I got to find out this year when the Fourth of July coincided with my return flight from a week in the Caribbean. I got to see plenty of different grand finales as we flew along the Eastern seabo I've always wondered what fireworks look like from the air. I got to find out this year when the Fourth of July coincided with my return flight from a week in the Caribbean. I got to see plenty of different grand finales as we flew along the Eastern seaboard. http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P29 http://www.shortfatguy.com/weblog.php?id=P29 Sat, 04 Jul 1998 20:53:06 -0400 Entertainment no 00:02:07 fireworks from the air,above,aerial,plane flight short fat guynonadultAudio/video of a short/fat nature. Brief transmissions emanating from southeast Michigan, with an unusual amount of fireworks footage. Mini-movies, product reviews, archival LO clips, and all sorts of little messages in M4V bottles.