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Picked up my copy of Marty On The Mountain at The Village Book Store in Littleton, NH. Mount Washington and Television, two of my life passions in one book. Marty on the Mountain is a wonderful book full of neat stories about life as a TV engineer on top of Mount Washington. Only 157 pages, the book is a fun read over a quiet weekend. I’ve had the opportunity to hike and visit the mountain on a number of occasions. In fact, I proposed to my wife after a hike up Tuckerman’s Ravine. ...

Some thoughts on running and a few training updates as the summer comes to an end. I never thought running would become my “thing”. When I first started going to the gym I’d always avoid the treadmill, it just seemed boring and frankly I could not understand why anyone would want to run in-place for any length of time. Running is now a passion, which I’ve come to embraced over the past few years. Something clicked for me a about three years ago and I’m so thankful that I was open to the idea. Thankful that I was willing to give it a serious try. ...

The future of 3D is blurry at best, as more and more industry leaders express their concerns with the technology and its long-term viability. Hollywood editor and sound designer, Walter Murch is the latest skeptic to come out, explaining his viewpoint in a letter to Roger Ebert: “…dark, small, stroby, headache inducing, alienating. And expensive. The question is: how long will it take people to realize and get fed up?” ...

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April 2012 UPDATE: Since I wrote this blog post Fransted Family Campground has been sold and is now managed by the new owners. If you’re looking for a campground in the Franconia Notch area of New Hampshire, you need to check out Fransted Family Campground. There are many camping choices in New Hampshire and the experience can vary greatly. For example, the state campgrounds offer a low cost, no frills value in prime locations. Perfect for Deb and I when it was just the two of us.  That said, the reservation system can sometimes be a pain to deal with and alternatively the first come, first served sites often leave your vacation to chance. ...