So how could a television turn itself on inside a closed entertainment cabinet? There is only one explanation I can think of, ridiculous as it may be.

This is sadly the last summer for the Miracle Strip Amusement Park here at Panama City Beach. It’s closing its doors after Labor Day.

Miracle Strip was – and is – a tiny, cheesy, tourist-trap of an amusement park, but was a rare treat during family beach trips to Panama City. It has been on this sand for an amazing 41 summers, opening in 1963. This spring, however, the park fell victim to the onrush of development. Look for another high-rise condo to take its place next year.

I hope to ride the Starliner roller coaster one more time before the doors close for good. And perhaps take Kelly and Hallie around for a little tour.

It’s sad to see childhood landmarks fade away.

I have achieved a geek fantasy today by blogging from the beach. It took me dragging the access point to the balcony, but I’m here in the sand with the Gulf of Mexico ten meters in front of me.

Whew. Now that little milestone has been achieved, I’m going to take my big girl out into the water. Maybe later I’ll log onto IRC and taunt my cubicle-bound friends. I’m so evil!

We’re in at Sterling Beach. This place is a palace! Absolutely huge condos. I’ve got tons of pictures to upload tomorrow, so look for them.

Why do I wait three years before taking a vacation? I must be nuts.

We’re off on vacation. I’ll blog when I damn well feel like it. In the meantime, learn how to do something new.

Oh yeah, the harmonica is definitely going on vacation with me.

So why’s it always “bacon, egg, and cheese?” Why not “egg, cheese, and bacon?” It’s not like you put the cheese down first, the egg usually goes down first. So why not say “egg” first?

Here are a few links, just in case, you know, anyone wants to know what happened to Lionel Richie. He’s now available for private parties. Book him for your wedding today!

The initial public offering of Google is expected to take place today. Much has been made about its experiment with a dutch auction, and the Street is chuckling to itself. I think Google tried to do the right thing.

Now let’s see if the pressure of being a public company can keep them from being evil.