Neall Alcott

Radley Balko has a good article at http://reason.com/news/show/120125.html discussing the various politicians and their “I’m above the law” habit of speeding.
My governor Corzine makes an appearance of course as the latest to get exposed, but Balko also discusses Rendell, Richardson, and several others.
Seems like the common excuse is “I’m busy and my driver was trying […]

Here’s another take on it from Michael Malone at ABC News.

I haven’t had time to do much posting other than keeping everyone abreast with the pool construction. But I’ll try to start doing some posting here over the next few days about music and anything else that might interest me.
I heard a radio advertisement today that said the Philadelphia Inquirer had increased it’s circulation! I’m […]

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Pool Pix 060, originally uploaded by nalcott.

We’re getting there!

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Pool Pix 059, originally uploaded by nalcott.

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Pool Pix 058, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Shot from across the pool.

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Pool Pix 057, originally uploaded by nalcott.

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Pool Pix 056, originally uploaded by nalcott.

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Pool Pix 055, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here are some shots post-construction of the retaining wall. It’s starting to come together. Next Monday, the fence goes in.

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Pool Pix 053, originally uploaded by nalcott.

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Pool Pix 052, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here’s a shot of the retaining wall as it’s being built. And that’s Ginny, my pool girl…

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Pool Pix 047, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here is a shot of the dry concrete. It’s been about 1.5 weeks since any major activity has taken place (mostly electrical work and inspections are going on).
Tomorrow (5/2/07) […]

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Pool Pix 045, originally uploaded by nalcott.

All of the shots I’ve posted are from our deck, but here is one looking from the pool patio back to our house. Since we live on a slope, […]

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Pool Pix 034, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here is a shot of the concrete after the pour was finished. It’s starting to take shape!

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Pool Pix 031, originally uploaded by nalcott.

After about 2 days, the pool was filled with water and the concrete was getting poured. The white strips they are putting down are vinyl expansion joints.