Lazy Day

Woke up late this morning... Then when I was finally ready, Alec and I went shopping at Office Depot to get ourselves a decent office chair... Our chair right now is giving us a pain in the ass [literally], so we're just gonna toss that sucker out. It was a nice chair when I first got it... one of those all chrome, restaurant style chair...

Also rented the first season of Six Feet Under, everyone was raving about it when it first came out... I don't have cable, never did, still have my rabbit ears... I don't watch that much TV myself unless Alec is home.

Off to another subject, been reading this book called Earth From Above: 365 Days, here's an excerpt image and the description that goes with it:

Iceland. Reykjanes Peninsula. Blue Lagoon, near Grindavik.
The volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland contains many hot springs. The Blue Lagoon (or Blaá Lònidh) is an artificial lake fed by surplus hot water from the geothermal power station at Svartsengi. The water is tapped 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) underground where magma has heated it to 240°C (460°F), and then is brought to the surface. Here at a temperature of 70°C (160°F), it is used to provide heat to towns in the area. The lagoon's milky colour is due to a blend of rock powder, combined with decomposing algae in the water. Rich in mineral salts and organic matter, the Blue Lagoon is well known for its therapeutic properties in treating skin diseases. Geothermal energy has only recently been tapped as a renewable resource, but is used increasingly: in Iceland, 85% of the population uses it for heating.

K, so how do I get there? I think I have a few vacation days left...

Music: Dance With Me - Peter Brown featuring Betty Wright

Posted by robert at February 8, 2003 05:20 PM