omitted.net - photography by Dan Willenbring tag:omitted.net,2011://1 2011-04-22T23:45:01Z photography by Dan Willenbring Movable Type 3.2 Flock of Cycles tag:omitted.net,2011://1.214 2011-04-18T05:58:43Z 2011-04-22T23:45:01Z For the past year, I've been working with a group of amazing people. We met because of bicycles, and through this common interest we created a nonprofit organization that aims to make bike riding in Pittsburgh both safe and... Dan

For the past year, I've been working with a group of amazing people. We met because of bicycles, and through this common interest we created a nonprofit organization that aims to make bike riding in Pittsburgh both safe and fun. We recently secured a seed grant to support our flagship project, a monthly party ride. We meet after work on the second to the last Friday of every month, fire up some bicycle-mounted stereos, and slowly roll around town in the most law-abiding (important!) manner for two or three hours. It is incredibly fun, social, and generates cheers from the sidewalk audience and automobile drivers. Flock of Cycles also has the honor to be one of this year's "worthy causes" for the annual East End Brewing Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride. If you have a bike in Pittsburgh, you should be there!

]]> Escape to the Lake! tag:omitted.net,2011://1.213 2011-02-15T18:00:53Z 2011-04-04T05:24:12Z This June I will be biking some 175 miles over two days up to Lake Erie to raise money to help those with multiple sclerosis. This fundraiser is organized by the National MS Society. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune, inflammatory... Dan This June I will be biking some 175 miles over two days up to Lake Erie to raise money to help those with multiple sclerosis. This fundraiser is organized by the National MS Society. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. There is no scientific consensus on the cause of the disease, no cure, and current medications to manage the disease and symptoms are usually poorly tolerated by patients. My fundraising goal is $1000. Please consider donating* if you can. Thank you!

* If your employer matches donations use this info:
National MS Society, Western Pennsylvania Chapter
1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Please include "Bike MS" and my name on the form. The tax ID for National MS Society, Western Pennsylvania Chapter is 251066473.

]]> Studs. tag:omitted.net,2010://1.212 2010-12-20T03:22:28Z 2010-12-20T03:26:09Z Doing what I can to keep the rubber side down in this weather.... Dan

Doing what I can to keep the rubber side down in this weather.

]]> Fire and Ice tag:omitted.net,2010://1.211 2010-09-16T05:16:03Z 2010-09-16T05:18:35Z Big Pour 4 at Construction Junction, Pittsburgh, PA... Dan

Big Pour 4 at Construction Junction, Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Northern Cardinal tag:omitted.net,2010://1.210 2010-06-06T22:23:28Z 2010-06-06T22:25:07Z A Northern Cardinal in my backyard. I just mowed the lawn and when I looked out the window, there were about 3 dozen birds eating the clippings.... Dan

A Northern Cardinal in my backyard. I just mowed the lawn and when I looked out the window, there were about 3 dozen birds eating the clippings.

]]> Door Knocker tag:omitted.net,2010://1.209 2010-05-30T18:39:51Z 2010-05-30T18:41:51Z I really, really like this door knocker. Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA... Dan

I really, really like this door knocker.

Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Lightning in Greenfield tag:omitted.net,2009://1.207 2009-06-18T20:04:47Z 2009-07-21T18:48:43Z Also published at Only In Pittsburgh. Greenfield, Pittsburgh, PA... Dan

Also published at Only In Pittsburgh.

Greenfield, Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Garden Update tag:omitted.net,2009://1.206 2009-06-01T00:21:31Z 2009-06-01T00:28:24Z It has been an uneventful gardening week. The plants seem to like all the rain we've been having. Nasturtiums Basil Cucumbers Pepper Tomato Blossoms Eggplant... Dan It has been an uneventful gardening week. The plants seem to like all the rain we've been having.

Nasturtiums

Basil

Cucumbers

Pepper

Tomato Blossoms

Eggplant

]]> Transplants tag:omitted.net,2009://1.205 2009-05-25T23:37:55Z 2009-05-25T23:49:04Z Everything is transplanted in the garden now. The wire on top of the dirt is to keep the cats from using it as a litter box. Everything except the one big tomato plant, the eggplant, and the lavender was grown... Dan Everything is transplanted in the garden now. The wire on top of the dirt is to keep the cats from using it as a litter box. Everything except the one big tomato plant, the eggplant, and the lavender was grown at home from seed.

The rhubarb is also doing quite well. I had some trouble when I first transplanted it, but I think there may have been air pockets in the soil, and it didn't receive sufficient water. The plant sent up 5-6 flower stalks, and after I cut those down to the base, it took off like crazy. Maybe I'll have pie this year after all!

]]> Raised Bed Garden Finished tag:omitted.net,2009://1.203 2009-05-11T01:22:19Z 2009-05-11T01:24:20Z I finished my raised bed garden today. It looks more like an engineering project than an beautiful organic garden, but I bet the food tastes the same. My seedlings are all grown up too. I'll post some photos of them... Dan I finished my raised bed garden today. It looks more like an engineering project than an beautiful organic garden, but I bet the food tastes the same. My seedlings are all grown up too. I'll post some photos of them later this week.


]]> Spring Has Sprung tag:omitted.net,2009://1.202 2009-04-08T02:38:50Z 2009-04-08T01:00:38Z I've lived in apartments for the past 10 years and now I finally have a small plot of Earth to call my own (at least until my lease is up). To take full advantage of this dirt, I am... Dan

I've lived in apartments for the past 10 years and now I finally have a small plot of Earth to call my own (at least until my lease is up). To take full advantage of this dirt, I am planning a garden for this summer.

So far, it hasn't gone as smooth as I had imagined. I purchased a bunch of seeds, soils, pots, etc. and thought I knew more than the directions on the packets. I just tossed the little suckers in dirt, kept them watered, put them in my window sill and figured it would all work out just fine. No such luck.

My lettuce came up right away, and died just as quick. It turns out the few hours of direct sun they get through the window is no good. I tried again with CFLs shining down on the tops of the seedlings. This worked much better, and after thinning the extra seedlings last night, I had enough for a small salad.

The tomatoes came up after only a day in the dirt, and I immediately stuck them under a fluorescent grow light (see the photo above). My peppers (bell and jalapeño) are very stubborn. Not only do they want water, dirt, and light, but they also need to be warm. I ended up setting them on top of the hot water heater to get the seeds to the proper germination temperature. A few have sprouted, but so far they aren't looking as healthy as the tomatoes.

]]> Perfect Pink Orchids tag:omitted.net,2009://1.201 2009-03-20T05:00:01Z 2009-03-20T03:00:04Z Pittsburgh, PA... Dan

Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Pokey tag:omitted.net,2009://1.200 2009-03-20T00:30:15Z 2009-03-19T22:31:08Z Pittsburgh, PA... Dan

Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Stonehead tag:omitted.net,2009://1.199 2009-01-21T05:00:01Z 2009-01-21T03:00:05Z In a room full of orchids, I was drawn to these weathered stone heads. Pittsburgh, PA... Dan In a room full of orchids, I was drawn to these weathered stone heads.

Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Hardheaded tag:omitted.net,2009://1.198 2009-01-20T05:00:01Z 2009-01-20T03:00:03Z I'm realistic and pragmatic to a fault, but I don't think I'm as hardheaded as this guy. Pittsburgh, PA... Dan I'm realistic and pragmatic to a fault, but I don't think I'm as hardheaded as this guy.

Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Rain Chain tag:omitted.net,2009://1.197 2009-01-19T05:00:01Z 2009-01-19T03:00:04Z This thing is called a rain chain. The idea is you hang it from your gutter instead of a downspout. The rain fills up the little flowers and trickles down. Seems like a neat idea. I love back and white... Dan This thing is called a rain chain. The idea is you hang it from your gutter instead of a downspout. The rain fills up the little flowers and trickles down. Seems like a neat idea.

I love back and white photos from other photographers, but never seem to like my own after I remove the color. I felt this one worked without color.

Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Purple Orchid tag:omitted.net,2009://1.196 2009-01-18T17:32:14Z 2009-01-18T15:35:03Z Orchid show going on now at Phipps Conservatory. I can't wait for the spring show! Pittsburgh, PA... Dan Orchid show going on now at Phipps Conservatory. I can't wait for the spring show!

Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Winter Rabbits tag:omitted.net,2008://1.195 2008-12-30T05:00:01Z 2008-12-30T03:00:04Z There are quite a few rabbits hidden throughout this scene. There is also some scary looking monster on the right. I'm not sure what it is, but it seems like something that was leftover from Halloween rather than created for... Dan There are quite a few rabbits hidden throughout this scene. There is also some scary looking monster on the right. I'm not sure what it is, but it seems like something that was leftover from Halloween rather than created for the holidays.

Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Coming around the bend tag:omitted.net,2008://1.194 2008-12-29T05:00:01Z 2008-12-29T03:00:02Z Pittsburgh, PA... Dan

Pittsburgh, PA

]]> Niagara Falls tag:omitted.net,2008://1.193 2008-12-28T14:36:49Z 2008-12-28T12:38:38Z Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada... Dan

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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