2007 MS Walk a big success

We had a very successful MS Walk on Sunday, May 6. My team raised a grand total of $2175, a new record for us, breaking our goal of $2000. I raised a personal best of $1505, just beating my goal of $1500. It really feels good to continue to help this great cause in honor of my mother, Barbara. My team "Walk for Barb" met our goal and couldn't have done it without all the support of family and friends. Thank to all, and we'll do it again next year.

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Castle Rock golfing in Mauston, WI

On Sunday, I played with some friends at Castle Rock Golf Course in Mauston, WI. This is a wooded course, with a good share of water and sand traps. Many of the holes are cut right through the woods, with big pines lining both sides of the fairways. We only had time for the front 9, on our way back from the Twins game (which they won 5-2!) at Miller park on Saturday. But based on how nicely it played and average rates, the course is a thumbs-up and worth a round of 18.

Cold Stone's website woes

I submitted the following rant about my bad experience today on their site. I'm amazed at the rather shoddy site a well known franchise company like this has. I love their ice cream and they have a great birthday club, so it's not like I'm going to stop going to their store. I really just want to make them aware of these flaws and get them corrected quickly. We'll see how they respond.

You have two major web site issues, and an unfriendly person answering your corporate phone. Here they are, you better fix this stuff, makes your company look bad in my opinion.

1) store locator is broken.
http://coldstonecreamery.com/google/stores/store_locator.aspx?q=55448
Error dialog: The Google Maps API key used on this web site was registered for a different web site. You can generate a new key...

2) customer service page to report a problem gives very weird error.
http://coldstonecreamery.com/service/report_problem.html
ERROR
You must first authenticate yourself
* Authentication Required
Your request cannot be completed until authentication is complete.

3) I called 480-362-4800, spoke to Janette, and she was rather rude about trying to help me locate a store in my zip code. I tried to tell her about issue #1, and she didn't seem to care. I would consider this a crucial issue you should fix on your site asap. Good luck.

Best regards,
Troy

Dad's new Saturn Sky

Dad's new Saturn Sky
Originally uploaded by webdh.

My dad stopped by the night he picked up his new Saturn to show it off. It's a new 2007 turbo model, with black/red leather interior. Ben can hardly wait to drive Grandpa's car (or even ride in it). Unfortunately, it's gonna be a long while.