My 15 minutes of fame

Well, not really...but it'll have to do.

Here's a link to a local television news spot about the last project I designed for my former employer.

http://www.kdsm.com/players/news/top_story/video.shtml
(Click on the video for "Asian Gardens..." in the video list)

The video will probably only be available for a day or two before getting cycled out of rotation.

Here's what it will look like when all the landscaping is finished (click for larger image):

The upper "pagoda" portion of the structure was hand made in China, and assembled here in the US by the Chinese craftsmen who made it. The solid marble railings and statue figures were also hand made in China.

A few other photos:


Here's what it looked like before the pagoda was installed:

I wish they would just finish the damn thing already. I designed it in 2005!

Happy 4th of July

30th Birthday Surprise Party

Thanks to everyone that showed up at the surprise party for my 30th birthday last month. It was really good to see you all.

Special thanks go out to:
- Cindy for orchestrating the whole thing without me finding out about it. Having it a month after my actual birthday was pretty sneaky!
- My brother Brian for letting us use the bowling alley and providing the food
- My mom for the birthday cake

Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment.

Thanks again everyone. It was really fun!