tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13798038227177556942011-07-07T13:18:53.451-07:00Inside the mind of Grant Hansen ... what a great place!Grant Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941789817343743238noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-10613786145475842352009-06-19T12:26:00.000-07:002009-06-19T12:28:08.414-07:00

Consumer Reports Health published a blog of mine:It’s Father’s Day—don’t spend it in the ERCheck it out!

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see more Fail BlogI've never keyed someone's car before ... but this person is really tempting fate.

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Watch 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

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The 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.

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Photos taken by me, Grant Hansen, at 6:30am, April 13, 2009. Hamilton Avenue, Ridgefield.

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Finally!!!!

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Grant Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941789817343743238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379803822717755694.post-29401291657422213072009-02-17T18:51:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:53:37.009-08:00

Deep in the shallow water off a Mexican beach. My horse was stoked to have me handling the reigns!

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Check it out. Poor Eugene is off his rocker!

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See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

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I wish I could get this comfy!

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You know you want a Snuggie (or Slanket as some may call it). Admit it! Check out this fantastic parody.

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This little gem has gone viral real fast, and with good reason. Hilarious!

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It'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!-g

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It'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

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Unless 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

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Here'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.

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Winter 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.

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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.

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I 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 jumping

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This 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.

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With 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.

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Madison loves tiny spaces. Here she found my just emptied Brooks Brothers bag and nested in it for a little while.

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I 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.

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This 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.

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Please read the full Buddy Hansen tribute page.Buddy Hansen: May 30, 1995 – January 3, 2005Forever in my heart and mind. I miss you.

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I noticed Louis focused intently at something outside. Apparently, another critter made use of this massive fallen tree branch. Unlike the bird, I was not confident at all that I could open my sliding glass doors to get closer for a good shot. So, I took a really hard angle through my dirty glass doors and zoomed in as much as I could.

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Oh Christmas tree, thanks for a great season. Dried and browned, you served us well to the end. Let the wind spread your needles.

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I woke up the other day and saw what I thought was a fallen tree in my neighbor's yard, peeking just over the fence into my yard. Upon further investigation, I saw that it was a massive branch from an even more massive tree. This little bird chilled camouflaged to other spying eyes. Getting close enough for a good photo was risky, but it paid off. Maybe it'll be the first resident in my bird

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Poor Madison. She loves crushing presents, destroying ribbon, and playing in the branches. Soon her tree will be gone from the living room and she'll have to find other ways to make a mess.

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This is another shot of the trellis my grandfather built.

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I'm just about ready for a couple days of non-stop eating and gift exchanging. Enjoy your time off and celebrate with friends and loved ones.

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Although Christmas is a few days away, the cold damp weather has me longing for warmer days of sun tanning, bike riding, and tennis. I'm sure Santa will bring me something to prepare me for the big thaw.

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My grandfather George built this trellis I'm guessing long before I was born. Judging by the quality of his work, it'll still be standing long after I'm gone.

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Madison checking out the camera as I try to get a good shot. Sometimes the unexpected makes for a good shot.

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To me the growth in the background looks ablaze while this frozen branch looks on.

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These were touched with a bit of ice-nine.

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Pushing through the painted windFloating toward my epitaphMy soul sees you and checks its mettleAll thoughts get tangled, then disappear Ancient questions almost answeredScribbled in my angel's bloodEach page a new featherEach sentence a bit fainterTreetops dance in violent windstell me when the end begins I see time and fortune's fateAnd obstacles that I can

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This berry is the lone survivor on this bush. Now it's securely frozen in time.

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This is a little haven I set up for the birds in my backyard. I'm still waiting for its first resident.

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This is the last leaf on the tree ... holding on till the winter chills forced him down.

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Louis gives me his "good side."

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Much like walking on rose petals, my backyard invited me into its world for a moment of peace.

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