tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42446062888949942212012-01-03T12:05:48.307-08:00A blog of my life, experience and everything in between........jam78ilchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257599993904434811noreply@blogger.comBlogger681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4244606288894994221.post-87694518659661127882012-01-03T12:00:00.000-08:002012-01-03T12:02:41.741-08:00

2012 First Snow in Washington D.C.jam78ilc

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To all my friends and family in Japan, I am thinking of you and your safety during this time. I have heard about the earthquake and tsunami today, and I was in shock. If you get this just email me to make sure I know that you are okay.jjc

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Had a great Labor day weekend. Just finished coming back from a "Exploratory Trip" in DC. Had a great time and found a great place to live all at the same time.How was yours?Jam78ilc

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Caught on candid camera while I was working the booth at one of the largest solar technology conventions in the USA.jjc

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Happy Fourth,   had a great 3-day weekend.....how was yours?   For me it was wonderful, decided to get some friends together for a BBQ at my house.  Turnout was awesome a little more than 10 folks which made the holiday a bust of excitment. Of course all the fixin's were made, like pork and beef short ribs, mouth watering hot links and chicken in a chipotle marinade with lots of side dishes and

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I had to show you this. This video is exactly how I feel about it all.......enjoyjjc

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Hey whats up? How was your memorial weekend? This pic came out better than I thought so I thought I would show you how I enjoyed my Memorial weekend. I had taken a road trip over the weekend to Vegas for a house party, really a reunion of friends from around the country. It was a blast and of course was a great way to start the summer fun! I want to give props to my buddy Keith for throwing

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Got some major news and it involves my job......Will be posting up some more info later when I things settle. For the most part things are hectic and a lot of changes are going on.....Its the economy dammit!!!!jjc

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March 13, 1952 – April 26, 2010Peter Dowling passed away peacefully at home in Hayward on Monday, April 26. His housemates and friends Mac and John were at his bedside comforting him as he took his last breaths. Recently, Peter had been bravely going through radiation and chemo treatments in hopes of slowing down the Stage Four lung cancer that took his life much too early at age 58. We thank the

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Just wanted to let you know that I am now search-able on Google for more than just an online profile.http://www.ms.ornl.gov/ASM_ACM_symposium/index.shtmlI am very excited about thisjjc

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I just thought I should share this video of my nephew inspecting my condo in AZ for me..... How cute!!!!JJC

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Family Dinner Xmas in Phoenix

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More Christmas pics of Janell and Puma's kids.... Elana and Bella......Creeping Bella smallerimage.jpgFall 2009 baby pics. smallerimage 274.jpgFall 2009 baby pics smalerimage285 (2).jpg

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Tribute for Dr. C Scott Click the link above for those of you who know him.jjc

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What a year I cant believe almost an entire year went by, and I haven't posted a single thing on this blog. Yes I am terrible and very negligible!!!!!Well I will say no more false promises of posting. I will just try and do my very best.......jjc

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I am now on my driving tour from the Bay Area to L.A. to Phoenix then off to fabulous Las Vegas as I loop around back to my home in the bay.   After I get in the new year I will post up to let you know how it all went.Stay Tunedjjc

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Gladly this year I made it back home to Arizona for Thanksgiving. It was really great to be back for the first time since Japan for the Holiday. My brother(left)and Lil Rick(right), we were very lucky to have Lil Rick with us this year. He is in the Marines and had a little time off to make it home and spend time with the family. My younger and older brothers just goofing off, I guess too

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Hey!!!!  I am still in america, settling back into America especially in the hustle and bustle of California, has been tougher than I thought it would be.   So far I have a home now...HOORAY!!!!  I found a great one bedroom apartment in Hayward that I am totally in love with.  It is very spacious, with large patio glass doors to let all the light in, just the way I like it.   I still have some

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Hey guys, it is that time. I know I have gone for a while and been ultra busy packing up my stuff. But the day is here where I go back HOME. As it stands My schedule is crazy. This past thursday the movers came and boxed the large items and packed ALL my stuff in a little truck parked outside. What sucks now is that for that night and the night after I will sleep on an air mattress. got

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Before I forget not sure if you checked the video section on the left of this blog but I posted some videos of the street fair we had in town. Taiko drummers.Sorry for not posting the actual video player in the post, but you can simple click it on the left.enjoyjjc

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Yes its that time to make another blog. I just had my birthday this past 23rd of good ole July. It was great slightly a mixed bag of sorts for the day though. This is my last week in Japan and I have been sssssssooooooo busy trying to tie up loose ends close accounts and celebrate all at the same time, I have some pics hopefully I can post soon!!!! I am so in overdrive and paying the price for it

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This post is a bit late but on June 13 it was a company holiday so as a last hurrah for a big trip, some of the co-workers mainly Morikawa-San, my teacher and trainer took me out to Tokyo Disneyland. it was great and here are some photos of the trip. Here is my ticket it is all official. A group of five came to TDL for the day. We were so lucky because of all the rain during the week but today

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I am sure you guys heard about this in the news about these high pitch noise makers that are made to scare away rodents and other creepy creatures from your home. Well the new version is supposed to fend of young folks from hanging around the front of your building or street corner. At first I didn't really buy into it until I accidentally came across a set of them. They actually work!!!

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A cherry tree in blossom around these parts. I stopped in Tokyo for some fun and passed through a park which had trees in bloom among other things such as the palace and tribute to one of the Japanese Emperors in history. Plus the statue just looks cool!!! The stark contrast of concrete versus nature.The Tokyo Imperial Palace (Kōkyo (皇居, Kōkyo?)) is the imperial palace of Japan and the residence

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The small township at the base of the waterfall.Click for the menu in the player to see all my videos *NewStyle* The Fukuroda Waterfalls are located at the upper stream of Taki River､ a tributary of Kuji River.The sheer immensity of the falls｡､ 120 meters in height and 73 meters in widthWith a height of 120 meters and a width of 73 meters, the "Fukuroda Falls" are one of the most renowned,

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I have written about my Aunt Millie in a previous post about her passing away, and I wanted to share her memory with you. I have just received her obituary from my sister today. Written in the pamphlet is a memoir of her life and how she has come to be loved in our family greatly..... Millicent Gladys Cadogan, affectionately known as "Aunt Millie" was born on March 1, 1920, in Belize City, Belize

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Hope you like it!!!!jjc

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This is a great video that I couldnt have explained any better myself!!!!Enjoy.jjc

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I hope the paper given is not as rough as the paper he is trying to sell!!!!!jjc

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Hey folks whats up? I know its been a while since my last post but a lot of sudden and not so encouraging news came my way in the last weeks..... So I have been a bit to myself and contemplating about all kinds of things. Sometimes when hearing about things that are not too positive in life, your head tends to spin with imaginative ideas of what could be, or what should have been.... Not to

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I couldnt resist!!!!!! jjc

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Hey!!!! Another post another day. A past weekend ago I was invited to a Japanese Wedding. One of my coworkers, which is also a great hanging buddy of mine finally tied the knot! I was flattered and humbled to be included to support and participate in this exciting time for him. The newlyweds Takeuchi-San and Mizue Hashmito were officially married April 5, 2007. Their wedding style was more of a

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So many pictures so many places so these will be just a highlight of the trip. The best of the best!!!!!! Stone Garden which is kept in order on a daily basis from the time this temple was established hundreds of years ago. Ni-Jo Jo Castle, very very big and spread out, unfortuneately there was a lot of stuff on the inside that cameras were not allowed so this and the the outside grounds area was

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The last big trip of 2007 was Kyoto. A very beautiful and historic city full of Japan's culture. The trip covered three days however here is a snapshot of the trip with video's. Takeuchi-San and Furiki-San lead the way on this expedition over five hours away from our home to this end of the country to explore.Kyoto Train Station. Very big and very Hi-Tech looking. In a way it was kind of strange

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After finally making it inside there was a lot of eye popping characters and bright colors for every booth presented at this convention. It was quite a surprise how crowded everything was. In the beginning it wasn't so bad to move around , so I had taken the opportunity to take as many photos as I could. Who remember's this classic, in the picture above??????? No Anime convention could be

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I read in the newspaper that the International Anime Fair was coming for the weekend. So I decided what the heck! It would be nice to experience something new and different. I have been to comic and animation festivals before but this trip was by far completely unique. Two hours later by train from my home I arrived in Tokyo at the convention center called "Tokyo Big Sight." From the looks of the

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Hey guys just wanted to post out to you and say that winter is FINALLY coming to an end. It has been quite bitter cold out this way and living in it was no joke!!! Especially mind you that I have to commute by bike everyday to work rain or shine, hot or cold!!!!! All of these shots were taken on the cell phone. Quality isn't too shabby........ Some of the co-workers and I decided to jump to a ski

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Hey folks, I have been torn away and mesmerized by all the news feeds lately with the ongoing primaries for the Democratic nomination. I just cant believe the year we are having in America. It is funny that I only imagined this type of race would happen for a woman or a black man to run for the presidency. It is crazy and extremely exciting to see how all this unfold. I didnt want to get too

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Happy Valentine's Day!!! It is still bitter cold in mid month of February but things are all good. Just wanted to wish everyone a blessed and special day especially for you lovers out there!!! I just recieved a box from a couple friends of mine namely Mati and Cleve just wanted to say that the gift really made this day - Valentine's more enjoyable. OOOHHHH LLLOOORRRDDD!!!! The video is hot and I

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This is the garden plot next to my apartment just covered in SNOW!!!I woke up in the morning and found white stuff every where. This happened in the middle of the work week. I was completely surprised by it. It was a shock and wonder to see it!!! The picture above is my car covered in snow.This is the house across the street from me. It was a striking image to see how pure white everything was

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A great buddy of mine Rich came down to visit in Japan. It was his first time in the country and as of the time of his visit I knew enough to be dangerous as a tour guide. With just a few months behind me in a country that I knew very little about especially not having family and friends as close (physically) to me like before made his visit all the more better, to hang out with a familiar

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Otsukimi is the custom to appreciate the full moon called chushu no megetsu. Introduced from China, the custom spread through Japan in the Heian period(794-1192). Dango, a kind of dumplings, together with crops from fields, were offered to the moon. Japanese pampas grass are decorated, while people sit and appreciate the beauty of the moon. In some regions people are allowed to steal the

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A great buddy of mine Luis came down to visit in Japan from big bad Cali. It was his first time in the country and as of the time of his visit I didnt know enough to be dangerous as a tour guide. With just one month behind me in a new country that I knew very little about especially not having family and friends as close (physically) to me like before made his visit all the more better, to hang

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Winter in Japan is quit chilly and have come across a special event like nothing I experienced before until now. I wont give up that secret yet, but just wanted to post an update on how things are going on with me. Keeping busy as usual with work......hhmmm....long hours.....winter break came and went like the wind but I managed to get a lot of stuff around the house done which needed organizing

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I've lived in Japan for about 6 months now!! WOW! I really can't believe it. For me the months have flown past. I'm actually shocked at how quickly time is going for me. I don't feel like I've done enough, learned enough, seen enough! I definitely have so much more I want to do before that infamous one way ticket back to the U.S.A. I get crazy sometimes and think about the state of my life (yes I

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A bōnenkai party "forget the year gathering" is a Japanese drinking party that takes place at the end of the year, and is generally held among groups of co-workers or friends. The purpose of the party, as its name implies, is to forget the woes and troubles of the past year, usually by consumption of large amounts of alcohol. A bōnenkai does not take place on any specific day, but they are

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Wow what a year it has been for me. I went to Tokyo to bring the new year..... it was great and a new and endearing experience. Just wanted to post out to you guys and gals out there and say Happy New Year!!!!!Best wishes to all of you for the coming year lets make it a good one.I didnt make any new resolutions for the year but I think this video below couldnt have put it in better words for me..

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I will be starting a favorite links section for all the personal celebrities in my life who have internet websites. The first one I will introduce to you has been listed which is a friend and neighbor of mine in Hayward. She has a site devoted to crochet crafts of various styles and apparel. I had modeled a gift that she has made for me on my Christmas posts. For more details about the

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Well it is Christmas eve, and quite chilly over here in the Land of the Rising Sun. Christmas is tomorrow (Japan Time) but I will be working. A bit of a bummer but it keeps my mind off the things that are near and dear to my heart, that in other words I miss.I want to wish everyone a great holiday and warm wishes from me to you. More posts to come soon stay tuned..........jjc

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There is so much I need to post but little time, so lets start with one weekend I had participated in the compay softball tournament. Yes I know you probably thinking its a bit cheezy but hey I got have something to do.......right!?!Notice the gear I was wearing, I was ready for this. One bright crispy Saturday a competition between three Hitachi departments playing softball. It was Applications

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Happy Holidays!!!Yes I am still in Japan and for the holidays to come. Been working hard these days but not without a little time for myself and for this special holiday that has arrived, THANKSGIVING!Oddly enough in Japan this is a holiday weekend but not like America where everyone celebrates this special time to be with family and have a special dinner as we know.Well despite this I made a

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Well tired as hell we had to get up at two in the morning so we can get to the peak before sunrise. So off we went back up on the mountain. The time we stayed in the lodge totaled about five or so hours, from the time we stepped in to the time we were ready to go. The lodge is literally what it is.... the meal we had which wasn't too pleasant wasn't too hot either. The attic was where we

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I finally got the last part of the Fuji trip together. Posting soon. But here is something to hold you over. These videos are only in Japan, by Japan hope you like them.">glumbert - Only in Japan: The Cucumber Slicing CarDrifting is alive and well awesome!!!!glumbert - USA vs Japan in the open a beer bottle with a helicopter contestNow tell me who are the announcers rooting for?????glumbert -

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Hey I am still here and alive. I have been victimized!!!!!! I have spent the past four days trying to recover my PC. Lets just say I was websurfing in the wrong part of internet town (for reasons I will not tell u!!) and picked up a virus I couldn't get rid of. I was trying hard to fight it I tell ya! But dammit the freaking bug kicked my azzzzzz. So I had to recover, and I do mean recover

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Hey, I emailed this newsletter out to several people but not sure if everyone has got to really see it. It turns out the file had some japanese characters and some PC's can't handle it really well so I am posting this snippet about myself on this blog.You can click the picture above to get a better look. This newsletter is published in the country of Japan namely all Hitachi branches around this

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The climb from the 5th to the 6th station is over an enormous ash field, which formed during a recent eruption in 1707. Mountain huts at the 6th, 7th and 8th stations operate during official climbing season and also provide warm food (curry rice, ramen, soba, drinks etc).Still trucking along here, looking back the scenerey was breathtaking. We were very lucky to take the trip on the weekend that

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The day was perfect for hiking, it was a bit hot and humid, (did I say sweaty?!?) but overall it was clear and no major weather lied ahead for the start of our hike. The start of the hike was great, everything is sooo green and lush, I was getting nervous because as soon as we passed the grand entrance to the trail, the trees and bushes got bigger and bigger. I almost felt like Little Red Riding

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To continue where I left off. Hey folks I am back from a very nice week long vacation. It was Ohbon week in Japan. Basically a collection of holidays that lasted a week so I vacationed with the rest of them plus a great buddy of mine from the Bay, Luis showed up so we burned the midnight oil in Tokyo!!! I know I have neglected the site for a week - ish but I am back in full gear now!!!Well after

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The last couple weeks have been very busy for me but I haven't forgot about my multi-part series on the trip to Mt. Fuji!!!!It was a group of six co-workers that showed up for the trip early Saturday morning. We were to meet at the office at 6am. It was going to take about 4 hours to reach the foot of the mountain.I was very careful to make sure I didnt take too much or not enough. I had rain

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Hooray Hooray!!!! I am back from my trip hiking up Mount Fuji.The full story and pics are on their way...... I will just say that MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! I made it to the peak (3776 meters at the peak) and back down successfuly!!!!

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July 23rd is my birthday!Although it was a workday, let alone the first work day of the week, my day went pretty well. A couple calls were done including mother of course to wish me a great birthday. I thought that was very thoughtful since this is my first birthday about 5,000 miles away from where I would usually celebrate it. The co-workers were great about my birthday, I was taken out to

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Hey folks so much has been happening the first few weeks of my stay in Japan, it is troubling to think where I should begin? Lets start with the first week.The jet lag was in full gear so I tried to tackle it head on. I have met the whole company and then some during this time plus several meetings, meetings for registration, meetings for meetings.....etc....Here is a place the co-workers had

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On the last blog I spoke of a surprise. Well the surprise is that I am going to hike Mount Fuji in two weeks. The last weekend of July will be the big trip. I basically mentioned to the folks at work (trying to make friends right!?!), "oh yeah lots of places I want to discover, like Kyoto, Nagoya and Mt. Fuji." Well they kind of lit up to the liking of Mt. Fuji and next thing I know they were in

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Ok Ok Ok..... you guys asked and I shall deliver here are some pics of my place in Japan!!!I am sure all of you have my new address now, if not please email me and I will give it to you.First off this picture here is a little misleading, this is the rearside of the building, my apartment is on the opposite end showing here, first floor. The neighborhood is very quiet and this is actually a

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I am sure there were lots of open ears and eyes this weekend on the news. One for the typhoon that hit Japan and second for the earthquake. Lets just say first that I am okay. The Typhoon came and went by us, it was headed for Tokyo but curved out to sea instead, so basically lots of rain on Sunday, a bit gusty but for the most part the storm was not severe (atleast in my area). This weekend was

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Ok!!!!I have been convinced that maybe a blog is the best way to relay, things that are going on with me. I have done several emails to several people, and you know what? Why not just take the easy way out and write a blog instead, kind of like hitting two birds with one stone!!!! This site is still a work in progress so bear with me.........Well most of you know by now after a hectic few weeks

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