Christmas 2008

Christmas 2008
Originally uploaded by Tom Gilkeson

Well, it was like herding cats, but I got us all together for a family photo by the Christmas tree. It was actually 29 degrees (f) here in Niceville this morning, so outside, it felt a little like Christmas too...

2009 Honda Fit Sport

2009 Honda Fit Sport
Originally uploaded by Tom Gilkeson

So here is my ride...I spend about 2 hours a day in this baby as I commute back and forth between Valencia and Burbank. I still need to get the windows tinted and throw in some floor mats. I'm getting 32 MPG during typical LA stop and go driving...

Kittens Arrive in Alexandria

Christin's parents just adopted Siberian Forest kittens:

Where is Tom's iPhone?

This is pretty cool. The map below shows where my iPhone is currently located. It refreshes the location when I run a little program on my iPhone.

GPS tracking powered by InstaMapper.com

Waiting for the iPhone

So I am at the line at the Apple store...estimate is 2 hours.

Using Flash for Cash

The "Red Flash" has become Mom's mobile advertisement for supporting research to find a cure for juvenile diabetes. "LCG" is Christin's initials. She was diagnosed with adult onset of Type I diabetes when she was 17 after an infection stopped her pancreas from producing insulin. Her Mom's hope is that this message will encourage all who see it to donate to the organization of their choice to find a cure for juvenile diabetes. Her favorite is JDRF.

Olivia sleeping in the van

Liv chillin' on the way to texas