http://office-bob.com/blog The coffee is bitter, and so are we Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:03:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Up here in Soviet Canuckistan where, thanks to genetic manipulation, the beavers are so large that they can peek over the tops of porta-potties, there’s been a lot of discussion over whether or not Rogers, the first company to carry the iPhone, was going to allow users to share their ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=105 I drove down to Seattle on Friday, June 11, for a live showing of Cinematic Titanic and while the end result was successful, it wasn’t without some difficulty along the way. The first bit of trouble was when I first placed my ticket order. The purchase link on the venue’s website ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=104 My Dear Friends: It is with a heavy heart that I write the words you are reading now, and yet I must write them because you have a right to know the Truth. A Truth so heinous, so insidious that it strikes at the very fabric of our society. And to think that ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=102 In addition to doing pyro for the opening ceremonies, I was assigned – along with another local pyrotechnician – to work with 3 Finnish pyros who were involved in the Russian part of the closing ceremonies…the “handover,” if you will. The pyro itself wasn’t very spectacular as it consisted of ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=101 If you have worked in any sort of backstage capacity you’re likely to know the term “stage blacks,” meaning the all black clothing worn by stagehands so you can’t be seen by the audience. For an event such as the Olympics, where most of the behind-the-scenes action occurs below the ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=100 After 640 dreamstars, 700 flares, 140 (or thereabouts) wiring harnesses, 36 helium tanks and 164 helium balloons, the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are finally over. That’s only the stuff that I was directly involved with/responsible for; additional pyro included waterfalls, airbursts, confetti mines, stage pyro, roof pyro, barge pyro and no ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=99 Now that the Olympics* are over and my life is returning to what passes for normal, I can start updating y’all about what’s been happening over the past few weeks. As you may recall from a previous entry I had to submit paperwork and photos for a security screening in order ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=98 Last Friday, I received an email from one of my pyro contacts that began: As you know, you will be working with us on the Games in February Truth be told, I didn't know this for sure. Don't get me wrong; I was certainly hoping to be working with this particular ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=97 Vancouver recently hosted two different productions of EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL – one local, one “touring” - and since I’m a big fan of the movies I felt it was my solemn duty to see both versions and try to determine which one was better. Here are my thoughts on ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=96 I turned 50 a few days ago. No big deal, numbers don't bother me and overall I'm happy with how my life has turned out. The best birthday present I've received so far, other than a new shipment of black pepper soap (Thanks, E!), is confirmation that I will be ... http://office-bob.com/blog/?p=95