This blog is going away….

I’ll keep it up for a bit longer… but I am now hosting my own blog! check it out: nick5hoe.com

I’ve transferred everything from here to there- see you on the other side!

~NjS

Some of the most fun I’ve had…

This was seriously some of the most fun I’ve had doing the VA’s for The Pursuit! Thanks to an amazing site- InternetArchive.org I was able to get real and authentic period footage. Good times for sure!

~NjS

Top 20 on Google search!

This is crazy!  Some time ago I had a post that included a Decepticons Logo. That one, solitary post has put me in the top 20 for Google image searches!

Don’t believe me- check for yourself! Just Google: “decepticons logo” in Google images, and there I am- usually third row, third from the left (this may vary due to your screen size).

At any rate; thanks for reading or following or just plain amusing me. Cheers!

~NickShoe

The Pursuit VA’s

These were a blast to do! Brian Burkhardt and I had so much fun! Thanks BigBriPie!

~Nick

Vida La Pillow!

Jax chillin on our bed! Such an awesome kid!

~NjS

VA’s: May 31st, 2009

This was a fun shoot- in spite of the very early morning! I got up at 4AM to get up the trail ahead of Josh and Dewey- only to get up to the cliffs and find out I was in the wrong spot! So we ended up getting to the actual spot about the same time. I shot some footy of them prepping their gear- but decided to wait for better light, so I took a nap while the guys climbed.

As with most of the VA’s- the actual or total footage is about 20 times longer than what gets used.

I packed the camera and tripod up in my pack, and decided to leave my gear in the car- really wish I would have brought it up to tackle a couple routes. Next time!

~NjS

Fear-Mongers

A student I know wrote me today,

“Your not going to beleive this but my teacher told us to wear hospital mast (mask) to keep from getting swine flu! He freaked alot of people out!!”

I ask one question:

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?

A very good friend and mentor of mine said that 2,500 people had died from Swine Flu.

WRONG!

Swine Flu death toll: 7*

Really? We have got to put a stop to this fear-mongering! Teachers telling students to go out and get hospital masks!?

Here are some facts for you to chew on:

There has been one death in the United States- a Mexican boy that was visiting the country.

As of 11 AM ET today, April 29, 2009, the CDC has reported only 91 laboratory confirmed cases of Swine Flu in the U.S.

Remember Bird Flu? In 2003-2004 the world went nuts and the sky was falling because thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people were going to die from Avian Influenza A (H5N1).

Here’s your WORLD totals to date:

Cases: 421

Deaths: 257^

Am I saying we shouldn’t be cautious? No. But this fear-mongering has to STOP!

What you can do:

-Write your local news station or newspaper and tell them to stop reporting hype, and just the facts. Or just kill your TV.

-Spread the truth. Tell everyone you know about the truth behind the hype. Talk with your family and friends especially.

-Laugh!

~NjS

* http://www.smh.com.au/world/only-7-swine-flu-deaths-not-152-says-who-20090429-aml1.html

^ http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/country/cases_table_2009_04_23/en/index.html

Swineflu (un)Tips

Today, and maybe for the next few days, I’m offering “tips” for swineflu.*

Follow them on Twitter or on Facebook. Laugh. Often.

*For those that have been effected by swineflu, directly or indirectly, my prayers are for your full, healthy recovery. Any and all “tips” are just my opinion and are meant to be humorous and in no way reflect the opinion of anyone else but me. Please do not take seriously any of these swineflu “tips”, and consult your health care professional with questions- not me. Thanks!

~NjS

Vaccine available for #Swineflu: One drop of Chuck Norris’ blood.

Symptoms of #swineflu revealed: http://bit.ly/GRsmm

Hormel’s SPAM backs up CDC’s claim of “no hogs contaminated”. Confirms use of pork in product. I knew it!

Stop the Fear-Mongering! http://bit.ly/yL1fQ

http://www.doihavepigflu.com

Chick-fil-A announces plans to cease talks with McDonald’s for purchase or “McRib” sandwich.

#Swineflu panic grips US, World. Bird lovers everywhere celebrate.

The U of Arkansas announced a stepped up security detail for mascot transportation.

Pres Obama to test #swineflu vaccine on auto & bank execs.

In order to save time & $$ on research, the CDC has announced that LIVING is hazardous to one’s health.

Oprah to include hand sanitizer in next “Favorite Things” show.

In a TV first, a Veterinarian is set to appear on a special episode of “The Doctors”.

With 173 Lab confirmed cases of #swineflu , you should definitely be concerned; cuz that’s .000000026615385 of the world’s population. Yikes

Video Announcements: April 26, 2009

I had a ton of fun with these ones!

Earth Day SUCKS!

Thanks for getting past the screaming headline and actually hearing me out.

Today is my birthday. (Have you had your “ah-ha” moment yet? No?- Keep reading.)

I know- about 20 million people on the planet have today as their birthday as well- so what am I whining about?

Do you remember being in elementary school? (say yes) And that when it was someone’s birthday they brought goodies and the entire class had a party in their honor? (say yes) And that those parties were always in the afternoon so you could go outside and play after the goodies and singing? (say yes) (“Ah-ha”? No?- keep going.)

That’s what everyone remembers.

Not me.

Yes- we had “my party”. Yes- there were goodies. Yes- we all sang. Then we went to a stupid assembly about earth day.

No playing. No running. No being an automatic captain for kickball. No fun. Happy BEARTHDAY. Wa. Hoo.

So- that’s why earth day SUCKS! (Seriously- if you haven’t had your “ah-ha” moment yet, ask the person nearest you to slap you ‘cross that back of your head!)

It also SUCKS because people only really care one day a year. Instead of everyday. I’ll venture to guess that the one day of “green living” (eg- biking instead of driving) actually NEGATIVELY effects the environment because now everyone didn’t run the errands they needed to, so everyone doubles up tomorrow, and boom, the carbon footprint for April 23rd is not twice as much as April 21st, but more like 3-4 times as much.

Think about it. (A 2nd “ah-ha” moment possibly?)

Happy Birthday to: St. Francis of Assisi; Julius Sterling Morton (founder of Arbor Day); Jack Nicholson (the actor); & Isabella I, of Castile, (Queen of Spain, 1479-1504, patron of Columbus- yes, THAT Columbus)- just to name a few.

~NjS