http://desal.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by David Salyer en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:15:59 GMT 2010-01-04T09:15:59Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953346 I am not sure how many people are familiar with these videos on YouTube but they are amazing.  Sam Tsui has an amazing voice and when Kurt Schnieder produces a video for a song the results are no . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:42:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953346 David Salyer 2009-12-18T17:42:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828312 I always enter my local neighborhood magazine's photo contest.  One of my photos did make it into "N" magazine the first year but I have not had a repeat so far.  This year I once again entered . . . Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:23:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828312 David Salyer 2009-09-27T18:23:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977792478 I feel on e of the best places in California is the Monterey/Pacific Grove area.  In August of 2009, we planned a trip to the area and picked the Seven Gables Inn for our stay.  The Seven Gables . . . Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:04:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977792478 David Salyer 2009-09-13T13:04:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793287 One of my favorite songs as I was growing up was Toto's 1982 hit Africa.  I absolutely loved the song.  Last year I was reintroduced to the song when it was featured on an episode of Chuck when . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:53:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793287 David Salyer 2009-08-30T12:53:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746139 I have been reenacting the Civil War for about ten years.  While I find it to be very interesting, rewarding and fun it can at times be dangerous.  After all, we handle black powder, carry swords . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:46:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746139 David Salyer 2009-07-22T23:46:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729485  We started off this Fourth of July with a parade.  It was not one of the city parades with floats, bands, and honorary parade marshals but a small neighborhood parade.    There . . . Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:19:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729485 David Salyer 2009-07-05T15:19:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678908  For the last three years I have gone on the East Sacramento Garden Tour with my family.  It is held on Mother's Day weekend and it is a chance to get some ideas for my yard as well as . . . Sun, 10 May 2009 14:54:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678908 David Salyer 2009-05-10T14:54:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653129   My first Civil War reenactment of the year is coming up on the weekend of April 18 and 19.   This year I have move up the ranks again and will be a Major instead of a 1st Lieutenant.   . . . Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:09:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653129 David Salyer 2009-04-11T17:09:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571260 This list has been going around and I thought it would be interesting to try.  Bolded are the things I have done thus far in my life. 1. Started my own blog. 2. Slept under the stars. . . . Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:52:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571260 David Salyer 2009-01-22T14:52:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515378 It was Princess Mia's fourth Birthday and time for much Regal Celebration!    The young Princess put on her best dancing shoes in preparation for the Royal Dance.  She was afterall . . . Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:39:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515378 David Salyer 2008-11-23T15:39:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489220   For our anniversary, my wife and I spent a night at the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Inn Bed and Breakfast.   Point Cabrillo is located a short ways North of Mendocino on Highway 1 in California. . . . Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:44:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489220 David Salyer 2008-10-26T18:44:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455277 One of the many things I collect are fossils.  I got started when my parents opened an savings account for my sister and I when we were very young.  The bank had a promotion of giving a fossil . . . Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:20:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455277 David Salyer 2008-09-22T00:20:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407014   On the 3 rd of this month I was hired to do surveillance on the neighborhood birdfeeder.   Lately it has been vandalized on several occasions with the bird seed being dumped and the feeder . . . Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:16:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407014 David Salyer 2008-07-26T18:16:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221523 I have needed to get a few things for the house.    The front door handle was looking a bit worse for wear and I wanted to paint the family room.   So I went to Home Depot and bought . . . Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:04:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221523 David Salyer 2008-01-06T01:04:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977192355 I have just returned from this year’s Disneyland trip.   This year Disneyland’s theme is “The Year of a Million Dreams”.   What I did not realize was that they hired . . . Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:53:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977192355 David Salyer 2007-12-02T17:53:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977180119 Linda’s birthday was on June 20th and I decided to propose on her birthday as an extra-special present. Linda loves stuffed animals and I had been giving them to her while we were d ating. A friend . . . Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:52:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977180119 David Salyer 2007-12-02T17:52:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977185703 I will be heading for Disneyland starting 11/25 and will be there until 12/1.  I love Disneyland this time of year as they have decorated the park for Christmas   with Christmas trees, garland, . . . Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:44:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977185703 David Salyer 2007-11-25T00:44:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977161713 Four jobs you have had in your life: (1) California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)  So far my one and only job!  ( Four movies you have seen over and over: . . . Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:37:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977161713 David Salyer 2007-10-29T23:37:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977158094 For the Capture this Quickie before and after I would like to present my grandparents Wedding day, 1936.       and the same group minus the seated flower girl 50 years . . . Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:56:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977158094 David Salyer 2007-10-25T22:56:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153398 This year I decided to decorate my front door for Halloween.               I pu rchased a Styrofoam archway that an internet Halloween store . . . Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:48:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153398 David Salyer 2007-10-21T02:48:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153065 A coworker who lives in an apartment was told she would have to give up her cat.  She tried to find it a home but could not find o ne and was going to take her to the pound.  I have seen what . . . Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:16:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153065 David Salyer 2007-10-20T18:16:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977114449 What is your greatest regret? My biggest regret would be not having any children.  I have two nieces that I love and would do anything for them.  However, I know that there will never be that . . . Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:45:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977114449 David Salyer 2007-09-12T03:45:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977083789   I apologize ahead of time for this being a bit long and wordy.  I am just typing my thoughts to try and heal from what has happened.  When I first met my wife she had a dog named Kayla.  . . . Sun, 12 Aug 2007 17:19:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977083789 David Salyer 2007-08-12T17:19:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959310 I am a supervisor in a IT shop.  When a birthday of an employee comes around I like to celebrate it.  I think it builds team morale plus it is just plain fun!  This past Friday was the time . . . Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:46:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959310 David Salyer 2007-04-15T15:46:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976941178 Then Genevieve S. got me!     THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the 6 weird things about him/herself. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird . . . Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:08:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976941178 David Salyer 2007-03-25T13:08:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976885075 "Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends." Richard Bach: . . . Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:41:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976885075 David Salyer 2007-01-14T18:41:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874282 I had a path made out of decomposed granite in my backyard.   I did not care for it since in the winter I would still get muddy walking on it so this last summer I decided to replace it.   . . . Mon, 01 Jan 2007 23:07:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874282 David Salyer 2007-01-01T23:07:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976872951 Inspired by Yvette’s word of the day I thought I would write this article about the origins of some of the words we use.   There are many words we use everyday without stopping and thinking . . . Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:44:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976872951 David Salyer 2006-12-30T16:44:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976863430 I have heard many stories about my family over the years.  One of my favorites is about my uncle Willard.  His family called him Buster (each of my aunts and uncles had family nick name).   . . . Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:31:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976863430 David Salyer 2006-12-16T14:31:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976852718 I have never been to Disneyland during the Holidays. Our family decided to go at this time of year this time mainly because we hoped the park would not be so busy right after Thanksgiving. While the . . . Sun, 03 Dec 2006 17:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976852718 David Salyer 2006-12-03T17:50:32Z