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The logo dates back to around 1998 when I used to "burn" customers that were probably a little too ignorant to be building computers in the first place. I'd like to think that I'm not so arrogant anymore (although I may still be), but the I think the logo is still funny. The image was scanned from the warning tag on one of my wife's curling irons. I replaced the image of the curling iron with "jonnyGURU" and the logo has been my avatar ever since.

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Fourth of July pictures

Published 7/5/2009 by jongerow in Chantel | General | Personal

First we went bike riding.  Chantel was willing to go 5 miles.

She's a good swimmer too.  If we can work on her running, she can become a regular Triathlete!

In the evening we went to the park where Chantel took advantage of some inflatable obstacle courses and when the sun went down, the fireworks show began.

I think she's dancing.  Hard to tell with her.

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Baby bunnies in my back yard

Published 7/5/2009 by jongerow in General | Personal

I had to take pictures of these guys.  I thought they were too cute.

Last week, we found a mommy bunny protecting five new borns in the side yard next door.....

After a week (as of last night), one of them found his way into our yard... and sometimes our garage!

Looks like the little bunny wants some popsicle.

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Grilling wings for the 4th of July weekend

Published 7/4/2009 by jongerow in grilling | Personal

Today I made wings with the smoker.  I start by smoking the wings for 3 hours at 200°F+.  This get the wings full of a smokey flavor. 

I found out the secret to keeping the cheap ($59) Brinkman smoker going is drilling holes in the bottom of the coal pan.  My next project is going to be installing a charcoal starter in the bottom so I don't have to heat the coals up in the grill first.

It's time to get the grill ready to finish off the wings.  I use Hickory lump coal, which is why the grill is smoking almost as much as the smoker.  You have to grill or fry the wings after you smoke them because the skin will be chewy otherwise. 

Here's the smoked wings on the grill.  After about 15 minutes I'll turn them over.

Here are the wings flipped over and grilling on the other side.  Looks crispy, eh?  After another 15 minutes, it'll be time to toss in some Texas Pete wing sauce!

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