The Aerie
[1][P6290073.jpg] At last! At last! I got it working!
I've been searching for a slideshow script for forever, so I'm just
thrilled that I've finally found one that suits all my finicky
criteria. It's small, it runs off the server side, meaning that it
doesn't burden my acquaintances on slow dialup modems, and it's
simple. It displays every image in whatever directory I like, all I
have to do is dump the images in the directory and voila, they're on
the web. I did have to fix a bunch of bugs in it to get it working,
but I'm learning the scripting language, so that's a good thing.
[P6290006.jpg] The images in the slideshow were taken last weekend,
during which time the Twin Cities were stalked by an elusive blimp
from, of all places, Saturn. Well, it said "Saturn" on the side at
least.
Anyway I got some shots of it on Saturday night but before the sun set
some rain clouds moved in and it turned tail and fled for the Crystal
airport (I've seen blimps parked (? do blimps park or land?) there
before. So I got a few shots of the river as the rain moved past, and
a few more when the scattered showers cleared (the nice pastel
cloudscapes).
[P6290031.jpg] The next day we went to visit my cousin for her
daughter's graduation party (sheesh, did THAT make me feel old -- I
remember when the girl was born!) Out back of their house they had
something that should stand as a warning to all those who would
indulge in fads. An adult pot-bellied pig.
This thing is practically the dictionary definition of "ugly". And
when my daughter reached in to pet it, it's fur (hair?) came off in
her fingers. NOT impressive.
Of course, I'm the guy who doesn't even want a cat. Not that I mind
pets, but I already have four people to feed on one meager income, I
hardly need a creature whose sole task it is to eat, excrete, and look
condescendingly upon me. It would be like inviting your boss to come
live with you, and there's a reason I'm self-employed...
[P6290066.jpg] On our way home we stopped at the old swimmin' hole I
used to frequent when I was a lad, and then we headedback into the
city. As we were crossing the bridge over the Mississippi on Marshall
Avenue, there was this amazing vista! It's the first sunset pic, taken
out the window of the car as I drove. The blimp is that little dash,
right in the setting sun. Then I selfishly made the family wait as I
snapped the rest of what my camera could hold. Dang I love my camera!
Anyway, I still have to gussie it up with lots of frills, and make it
a little cleaner looking. Then when it's ready I'll insert it into the
overall structure of the site, and soon I'll be able to show off all
my digital pix!
Hopefully that will impress someone! Meanwhile, enjoy!
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Posted by Albatross at July 2, 2002 12:00 AM