The ongoing blog of the Tomchak family, in Wheaton IL USA

iPhone 3Gs – Yes, I did have to get it

iPhone 3Gs – Yes, I did have to get it

By on June 21, 2009 in Text Post with 0 Comments

2 years ago I purchased the first iPhone the first day that it came out. I didn’t wait in line, but instead opted to stop at the apple store on the way home from work and get in and out in less then 10 minutes with my new phone. I paid the full price at […]

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Real Numbers, With The Prius

Real Numbers, With The Prius

By on June 18, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Ever since I switched from driving a big Toyota Sequoia to the Prius, it’s not uncommon to have people (even strangers) ask “Hey, what kind of mileage do you really get with that thing”. So a few weeks ago I decided to do a test, and see just how far I could drive on a […]

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I know that I stopped! Unless…

By on June 16, 2009 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

So about a week ago Brenda received a ticket in the mail. The notice said that she was caught rolling through a red light while making a right turn. She was caught by a camera ticketing system in the intersection. Included in the notice was a photo of her car in the intersection, and a […]

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Not R2-D2, 5D Mark II

Not R2-D2, 5D Mark II

By on June 11, 2009 in Text Post with 0 Comments

If there’s an up side to selling all of my shop equipment and the motorcycle, it’s that I was able to take a bit of that money and buy a new camera that I’ve wanted since last year (The Canon EOS 5D Mark II). And in typical nerd style, I took a few “unboxing” photos. […]

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Michael Skrodzki Graduation Party

Michael Skrodzki Graduation Party

By on June 6, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Congratulations Mike, you’re now officially a responsible adult! Thank you Toni for taking so many photos for us. I usually bring the camera, and just don’t have the time to do anything with it, so you taking all of these photos was a great idea! The rest can be found on SmugMug.

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Have Twins +1, Everything Must Go!

Have Twins +1, Everything Must Go!

By on June 1, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Know anybody that needs a awesome Honda Valkyrie? It is the peak of riding season after all. How about some shop equipment for their woodworking hobby? Well, if you or somebody you know could benefit from such super awesome deals on such super awesome items, send them over to my auctions currently running on eBay. […]

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Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

By on May 25, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

We had a very short but very long overdue visit to see the family in Michigan. The boys had a great time and did really well on the 5 hour trip. Below are some of the photos, and you can find more on SmugMug.

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Two Twins a Swingin’

By on May 20, 2009 in Video Post with 0 Comments

A short video from a recent trip to the park. [qt:/blog/video/2009-0516_Swings_web.m4v /blog/video/2009-0516_Swings_web.jpg /blog/video/2009-0516_Swings_web.m4v 500 375]

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Twins, Plus 1

Twins, Plus 1

By on May 12, 2009 in Text Post with 1 Comment

I have finally been given official approval from the tower to announce we’re having another baby. Brenda is now 11 weeks pregnant and had this ultrasound today. I’m going to answer some of the most popular questions that are sure to come up. Wow, I didn’t even though you were trying! That’s great news!Yes, it’s […]

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Mothers Day Photos

Mothers Day Photos

By on May 11, 2009 in Photo Post with 0 Comments

On Sunday the family got together and Trina’s house to celebrate mothers day. You can find the rest of the photos on SmugMug.

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