Alissa and I are back from our German adventure. A couple observations about our trip:
1. The Autobahn's are a crazy place... say out of the fast lane.
2. Germans love their street entertainers. Anybody doing something on the curb had huge crowds around them.
3. Beer is the same price as soda. Now that's clever!
4. The only TV stations in English were German MTV and CNN. As such I watched more music videos than ever before. I've got some wicked Justin Timberlake moves I'm itchin' to try out.
5. Through the German "mass-marketing music engine", I did got hooked on this German band. Their hit song (which plays on the link provide) was everywhere, and sadly I fell for it. Get out of my head song!!!
Anyhow, enjoy the pics as you get wisped away to a magical place; a Germany only the Steve Nation can provide! :)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Another Trip for Steve Nation!
Just a heads up that steve nation is headed to Germany again for another week starting this Friday. This time thought I'll be bringing my lovely wife, and we should have some time on the weekends to catch some sites. I'll try to post any fun tidbits I find along the way. Make sure to keep the lights on for us when we get back! Cheers!
Friday, November 03, 2006
Rant for the Day
It may just be me, but what's up with people who walk around with Bluetooth Headsets on all the time 24/7? Using them while you have to talk on the phone is OK I guess, but to leave them there ALL the time? Are they supposed to be half man, half robotic communication device? Is the future now?
I just don't get it. This guy at the gym last night had a headset on and was talking on it while he worked out. He was gabbing away for like 30 minutes in between grunts and groans. Would've loved to be on the other end of that conversation.
Of course I don't currently own a Bluetooth headset, but don't expect me to rush out anytime soon. Perhaps it's the whole cell phone reaction of years past. Like when cell phones first came out, and people are all "Who's this joker walking around in public talking on a phone... thinkin' he's all cool and popular".
Perhaps that's the feeling I'm getting right now with Bluetooth headsets, but I just don't think I'm ready for half men half cyborg yet.
I just don't get it. This guy at the gym last night had a headset on and was talking on it while he worked out. He was gabbing away for like 30 minutes in between grunts and groans. Would've loved to be on the other end of that conversation.
Of course I don't currently own a Bluetooth headset, but don't expect me to rush out anytime soon. Perhaps it's the whole cell phone reaction of years past. Like when cell phones first came out, and people are all "Who's this joker walking around in public talking on a phone... thinkin' he's all cool and popular".
Perhaps that's the feeling I'm getting right now with Bluetooth headsets, but I just don't think I'm ready for half men half cyborg yet.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
It's amazing out work keeps you from doing things during the day that you really love. Like surfing the web. Somehow, it's totally satisfying to get payed to surf the web.
Anyhow and thusly, haven't had time to update blog last week but wanted to keep it fresh with some halloween pics, and some crazy guy riding a German Lion (from my trip to Munich). Look for another trip to Germany in a couple weeks and the stevenation heads back over the pond again for another week.
Anyhow and thusly, haven't had time to update blog last week but wanted to keep it fresh with some halloween pics, and some crazy guy riding a German Lion (from my trip to Munich). Look for another trip to Germany in a couple weeks and the stevenation heads back over the pond again for another week.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
The Wild Kingdom
A couple burps today...
Last month I went to a birthday party for a fomer co-worker. The guest house we visited was owned by a guy who is an avid Hunter. Seems he's been doing it for quite some time, and his front room was his trophy room. Words can not describe the site, but belive me it CRAZY! If you like watching "animal planet" or "rescue 911", you may want to look away now:
Notice the stuffed Lion in the right corner...
Secondly, If you're looking for a great radio website, I HIGHLY recommend www.pandora.com.
The lovely folks at pandora.com have pain stakingly gone through thousands upon thousands of songs and categorized the style of the song. They break down every song by vocal melody, the type of rhythm used, kinds of instruments used, and ect. It's quite the scientific approach. As such, they can then categorize like songs together. SO, long and short, you like the song "Streets have no Name" by U2, type it in, create a radio station, and you'll start to hear tons more songs that have that "feel".
It's a great way to experience new music and new bands you've never heard of before. Try it out.. you may find tons more cool music to enjoy
Last month I went to a birthday party for a fomer co-worker. The guest house we visited was owned by a guy who is an avid Hunter. Seems he's been doing it for quite some time, and his front room was his trophy room. Words can not describe the site, but belive me it CRAZY! If you like watching "animal planet" or "rescue 911", you may want to look away now:
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Secondly, If you're looking for a great radio website, I HIGHLY recommend www.pandora.com.
The lovely folks at pandora.com have pain stakingly gone through thousands upon thousands of songs and categorized the style of the song. They break down every song by vocal melody, the type of rhythm used, kinds of instruments used, and ect. It's quite the scientific approach. As such, they can then categorize like songs together. SO, long and short, you like the song "Streets have no Name" by U2, type it in, create a radio station, and you'll start to hear tons more songs that have that "feel".
It's a great way to experience new music and new bands you've never heard of before. Try it out.. you may find tons more cool music to enjoy
Thursday, October 19, 2006
What happens to Old Musical Instruments
Sent this email to an old co-worker about a drum set he let me have. He was moving to Chicago, and didn't have room for the set to make the trip. Thought the story would make a good addition to the blog. Enjoy (particualry if you're a musician)
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Remember your old drum set you gave me? I know you had a mild curiosity where it ended up. If I may, let me take you on a little journey.
Well, it sat in the back music storage room of my church for a while, just waiting to get some love. I never got around to using it, as the church already had two newer, shinny drum sets, which everyone was very impressed by. Your kit… we'll call him Tom…sat there in the dark, hoping someone would love it.
Then one day, two brothers at church were starting a punk band. They had everything but a drum set, and needed one. I said sure and Tom got wisped away and out of mind. Oh how excited Tom must have been! Well, I went about my daily tasks as we so often do, and totally forgot about Tom for quite some time. But then one fateful weekend a couple weeks ago I was over the two brothers house for a get together, and low and behold in the spare room, was a drum set. I walked right by it, immediately distracted by the other guitars and amplifiers in the room. Brother #1 pointed with excitement to the corner and mentioned "Remember this?"
With unemotional bemusement I gazed over and searched the recessed inventories of my mind, the way a 35 year old musician with a heavy instrumental spending habit and a steady paycheck would. So many instruments; so many have come and gone. But wait... Was that Tom? Could it be? YES it was!!! (pic attached). With dreams of recording music and hitting it bit, the two brothers have dressed Tom all up with black dye and eyeliner, and he lives to rock once again! With wonder and bewilderment, I slid behind Tom onto the throne, mumbled your name to the crowd in the room, and took a turn giving Tom just one more jam. Sure the throne was rickety, the cymbals didn't match, and the heads were a bit old, but it was Tom and he was making music!!
SO, I'm sure you'll be happy to know that Tom is still out there making music and livin' the dream. He has a nice home (big farm house on the outskirts of San Jose) with loving owners and most importantly, is getting played regularly! And my lesson learned? Hug, love and cherish all your instruments, because they have a dream too!!! Now if you excuse me, I have to go and play my very first guitar….
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Remember your old drum set you gave me? I know you had a mild curiosity where it ended up. If I may, let me take you on a little journey.
Well, it sat in the back music storage room of my church for a while, just waiting to get some love. I never got around to using it, as the church already had two newer, shinny drum sets, which everyone was very impressed by. Your kit… we'll call him Tom…sat there in the dark, hoping someone would love it.
Then one day, two brothers at church were starting a punk band. They had everything but a drum set, and needed one. I said sure and Tom got wisped away and out of mind. Oh how excited Tom must have been! Well, I went about my daily tasks as we so often do, and totally forgot about Tom for quite some time. But then one fateful weekend a couple weeks ago I was over the two brothers house for a get together, and low and behold in the spare room, was a drum set. I walked right by it, immediately distracted by the other guitars and amplifiers in the room. Brother #1 pointed with excitement to the corner and mentioned "Remember this?"
With unemotional bemusement I gazed over and searched the recessed inventories of my mind, the way a 35 year old musician with a heavy instrumental spending habit and a steady paycheck would. So many instruments; so many have come and gone. But wait... Was that Tom? Could it be? YES it was!!! (pic attached). With dreams of recording music and hitting it bit, the two brothers have dressed Tom all up with black dye and eyeliner, and he lives to rock once again! With wonder and bewilderment, I slid behind Tom onto the throne, mumbled your name to the crowd in the room, and took a turn giving Tom just one more jam. Sure the throne was rickety, the cymbals didn't match, and the heads were a bit old, but it was Tom and he was making music!!
SO, I'm sure you'll be happy to know that Tom is still out there making music and livin' the dream. He has a nice home (big farm house on the outskirts of San Jose) with loving owners and most importantly, is getting played regularly! And my lesson learned? Hug, love and cherish all your instruments, because they have a dream too!!! Now if you excuse me, I have to go and play my very first guitar….
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Cuddle up with Baby Steve
Found this on my hard drive. Truly a disturbing image.
Don't ask why, just be horrified - and just in time for Halloween!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Fantasy Football
Just noticed that I don't have a link to my Fantasy Football team on this page. What kind of steve nation whould this be without a shout to my team!This year my team is co-owned by me and my nephew, and sadly our team currently in the toilet at 1-5. BUT we just got our first win, and have the coolest team logo in the league!
If you've got some time to kill and into Fantasty football, jump on over. Team name is "Army of Two".
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