Jun 7 2010

Boston

Nicholas O'Donoughue

My dorm. First time in 5 years that I've lived in one of these....and I haven't forgotten why.

Some of you may already know this, but I’m in Boston for the summer.  I may or may not be able to tell you where I’m working (I can, it’s MIT Lincoln Laboratory) or what I’m doing (I can, but it would be a long story).  What matters is this: I brought my camera. Continue reading


Mar 21 2010

Colorado

Nicholas O'Donoughue

I had intended last week on doing a daily post, a la travel blogs, but an iffy internet connection, and the loads of fun I was having, conspired to prevent that.  As such, I’m only making one post with some highlights from the trip, and a collection of what I think were the most memorable photos. Continue reading


Mar 9 2010

Eldora Mountain Resort

Nicholas O'Donoughue

The Summit. 10,800 feet. That's probably a 12,000 foot peak behind us.

I’ve been skiing three times before, all of them in Pennsylvania. So, when I decided to visit my brother in Colorado, I kind of had to go skiing. He’s never been, so we looked for the best mountain for beginners, and were told that was Eldora. Continue reading


Mar 8 2010

Avery Brewing & Walker Ranch Park

Nicholas O'Donoughue

Out of Bounds Stout....very nice.

Day #1 in Colorado: I toured a brewery. It was quite a trip. Not much to say. The beer is good, the tour was fun, and they have quite a variety.

For the first round, I had the Out of Bounds Stout, and my brother tried the 15th Anniversary Ale. Round Two was Dry-Hopped IPA for me and Hog Heaven Barleywine Ale for him. The third round was The Reverend Belgian-Style Quadruple Ale and the Collaboration Not Litigation Ale. Continue reading


Mar 2 2010

Renting a Lens

Nicholas O'Donoughue

I’m visiting my brother in Colorado next week. It’ll be my first time to Colorado in almost a decade, and the first time I’ll have a chance to look around and actually explore the area.

Consequently, I’m bringing my camera. Continue reading