Joe Pennant's 'Itinerant outta New York' blog

Ham Quiche

2011-07-18T20:20:00.001-07:00

Ham Quiche, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

San Francisco @ Dusk

2011-07-09T10:18:00.001-07:00

San Francisco @ Dusk, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Performance

2011-05-16T15:16:00.001-07:00

Performance, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Icarus

2011-04-27T02:31:00.001-07:00

Icarus, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Thunderbird

2011-04-27T02:19:00.001-07:00

Thunderbird, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Touch Up

2011-04-09T08:19:00.001-07:00

Touch Up, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Valet Parking

2011-03-22T18:47:00.001-07:00

Valet Parking, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Aria Hotel, Las Vegas

Downtown Vegas Neon

2011-03-17T12:03:00.001-07:00

Downtown Vegas Neon, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Kanji

2011-03-13T14:42:00.001-07:00

Kanji, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Christ on the Corner

2011-03-07T16:00:00.001-08:00

Christ on the Corner, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Downtown Las Vegas

Roses

2011-02-23T19:54:00.001-08:00

Roses, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Look

2011-02-22T07:44:00.001-08:00

Look, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Vegas Sunset

2011-01-22T23:57:00.001-08:00

Vegas Sunset, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Breakfast of champions

2011-01-21T04:21:00.001-08:00

Breakfast of champions, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Wilshire Blvd

2011-01-15T18:30:00.001-08:00

Wilshire Blvd, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

DJ blowin' up the Club

2011-01-11T04:17:00.001-08:00

DJ blowin' up the Club, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

AfroJack @ Surrender

Happy New Year in Vegas

2011-01-07T05:27:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year in Vegas, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Winter in Vegas

2010-12-31T12:50:00.001-08:00

Winter in Vegas, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

plus tip

2010-12-31T10:55:00.001-08:00

plus tip, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

G & M @ the Bellagio

2010-12-26T22:38:00.001-08:00

G & M @ the Bellagio, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

One good thing about living in Vegas, is that more friends come and visit. :)

Red Line, LA

2010-12-26T04:49:00.001-08:00

Red Line, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Leaving Las Vegas

2010-12-26T03:08:00.001-08:00

Leaving Las Vegas, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

midnight meal in chinatown

2010-12-03T20:36:00.001-08:00

midnight meal in chinatown, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Climb

2010-11-30T16:34:00.001-08:00

Climb, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

On call

2010-11-23T18:08:00.001-08:00

On call, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Lucy

2010-11-23T17:45:00.001-08:00

Lucy, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

F-4 Phantom

2010-11-15T11:15:00.001-08:00

F-4 Phantom, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

I was lucky to get this shot, as it was doing a sneak pass just under the speed of sound, so you didnt hear it until went past.

One thing you cannot convey in a picture is how fast the F4 is and how much thunder it makes, truly ground shaking when flying this low and fast.

50 years later, it is still bad-ass.

Flying in one is on my fantasy bucket-list.

Downtown LA

2010-10-26T21:20:00.001-07:00

Downtown LA, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

LA Coliseum

2010-10-26T21:12:00.001-07:00

LA Coliseum, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Moon over the Golden Gate

2010-10-21T16:26:00.001-07:00

Moon over the Golden Gate, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Golden Gate at Night

2010-10-20T02:18:00.001-07:00

Golden Gate at Night, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Downtown LA

2010-10-16T01:30:00.001-07:00

Downtown LA, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

SF Cheer Practice

2010-10-13T18:32:00.001-07:00

SF Pride Parade 2007, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Lights on the Strip

2010-10-11T22:10:00.001-07:00

Lights on the Strip, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Butter Central

2010-10-10T02:44:00.001-07:00

Butter Central, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Best donuts & pastries in San Francisco, I miss this place.

Aug 29th, 2010

2010-10-10T01:21:00.001-07:00

Aug 29th, 2010, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

night tracks

2010-09-28T22:44:00.001-07:00

night tracks, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Bird's Custard

2010-09-23T19:37:00.001-07:00

Bird's Custard, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

As a kid, my parents would make ice cream with this stuff.

Second Spring

2010-09-21T19:08:00.001-07:00

Second Spring, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

In the Las Vegas valley, spring comes several times a year: at the usual time when it starts to warm up - and then when things cool down again. Buds sprout, flowers bloom, bees hum. Basically, nature tries to cram a lot of things during the times when it is not brutally hot or cold.

Golden Gate

2010-09-08T23:44:00.001-07:00

Golden Gate, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

F-4

2010-09-07T14:04:00.001-07:00

F-4, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Indian food

2010-09-07T05:44:00.001-07:00

Indian food, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Golden Gate sunset

2010-09-07T05:32:00.001-07:00

Golden Gate sunset, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Reading Rider

2010-09-07T05:27:00.001-07:00

Reading Rider, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Columbus Avenue

2010-09-07T05:12:00.001-07:00

Columbus Avenue, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

cathedral

2010-09-07T05:07:00.001-07:00

cathedral, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

cathedral

2010-09-07T05:03:00.001-07:00

cathedral, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Lillies and bubbles

2010-09-07T03:47:00.001-07:00

Lillies and bubbles, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

descending

2010-09-06T03:07:00.001-07:00

descending, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

August 29th, 2010

2010-09-05T08:42:00.001-07:00

August 29th, 2010, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 test

2010-08-18T03:33:00.001-07:00

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 test, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Chicken n Waffles

2010-08-13T00:02:00.001-07:00

Chicken n Waffles, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Hash House A Go Go style

H2O

2010-08-07T15:31:00.001-07:00

H2O, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Weirdest thing, in a more humid environment, that cup wouldve been covered in water spots, but in the dry desert, its all evaporating away.
Thats why you wont feel as if youre sweating when youre outside in the heat, but go inside you find yourself instantly sweating buckets.

Actors workshop

2010-08-05T00:02:00.001-07:00

Actors workshop, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Edwina and Michael

2010-08-04T23:03:00.001-07:00

Edwina and Michael, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

@ Ceasars Palace. :)

Long story short, I randomly met a couple in wedding garb and shot them Vegas style. My good deed.

Reception - Vegas style

2010-08-04T22:43:00.001-07:00

Reception - Vegas style, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Its the most efficient way to serve a bunch of people and well, its Vegas.

Testing 4G speeds on my phone

2010-07-29T11:09:00.001-07:00

Testing 4G speeds on my phone, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

One of the primary reasons I got the HTC EVO phone was because of its 4G and hotspot capabilities.
At first, it was disappointing because A) Sprint charges 30 bux more for the hotspot capabilities and B) the 4G speeds were so subpar and unreliable that it was easier (and faster!) to simply use 3G.
Since I work for the 4G provider and know intimately what the network is capable of, my and coworkers opinion was that Sprint was capping 4G speeds to the phone.

However, nearly 2 months and a major update later, speeds have improved. It still has issues when mobile, but boy howdy is it faster, on par with what one gets with my company's experience. I am much happier now.

Keeping the Beat

2010-07-29T10:14:00.001-07:00

Keeping the Beat, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Our favorite flavors of Ice Cream

2010-07-29T10:11:00.001-07:00

Our favorite flavors of Ice Cream, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

My mum's was rum n raisin, mine is butter pecan.

Fireworks @ the TI

2010-07-27T19:26:00.001-07:00

Fireworks @ the TI, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Landing path

2010-07-25T22:05:00.001-07:00

Landing path, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Afternoon

2010-07-13T22:52:00.001-07:00

Afternoon, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Listening to the Vows

2010-07-13T21:10:00.001-07:00

Listening to the Vows, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

I rented some gear.

2010-07-13T20:54:00.001-07:00

I rented some gear., originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Summer light, San Francisco

2010-07-07T15:45:00.001-07:00

Summer light, San Francisco, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Under my window

2010-07-06T17:58:00.001-07:00

Under my window, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Rice Pilaf & Tea

2010-07-06T17:12:00.001-07:00

Pilaf & Tea, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

@ the Bellagio buffet

Spectators

2010-07-04T14:22:00.001-07:00

Spectators, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Full Moon and Fireworks over San Diego Bay

2010-07-03T09:13:00.001-07:00

Full Moon and Fireworks over San Diego Bay, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Smoke on the Water

2010-07-01T14:24:00.001-07:00

Smoke on the Water, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

@ the Skating Rink

2010-06-27T01:53:00.001-07:00

@ the Skating Rink, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Cable Car Barn

2010-06-26T15:12:00.001-07:00

Cable Car Barn, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Night Lights on Valencia

2010-06-26T15:09:00.001-07:00

Night Lights on Valencia, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Rose whorls

2010-06-22T09:02:00.001-07:00

Rose whorls, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

HTC Evo test shot

2010-06-16T21:12:00.001-07:00

HTC Evo test shot, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

My First Smartphone

2010-06-13T23:43:00.001-07:00

My First Smartphone, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

The HTC Evo 4G (or the HTC "Supersonic"), the first smartphone that made me say "I GOTTA get this."

I was never seriously tempted by iPhones or others of their ilk, with held back features and service and expensive ways to part you from your money. But this ticked off every feature I thought I would want in a smartphone. And then some.

The specs are breathtaking. Its as if a bunch of engineers got drunk one night and scribbled on a napkin what their dream phone would be like. You are looking at what the iPhone will be probably 2 years from now.

Cajun Fries @ Hot N Juicy Crawfish

2010-06-09T15:01:00.001-07:00

Cajun Fries, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

co-worker

2010-06-08T08:45:00.001-07:00

co-worker, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

I work with serious geeks

Pasta pan @ the Paris Buffet

2010-05-30T21:12:00.001-07:00

Pasta pan, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Great Italian eats there.

Shock & Awe Cheesecake from Serendipity3

2010-05-30T21:03:00.001-07:00

Shock & Awe Cheesecake, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Thats a THREE LAYER CHEESECAKE. Interestingly, it is very creamy yet light - and doesnt cost more than a slice from Junior's or Carnegie Deli.

Crab Legs

2010-05-30T21:01:00.001-07:00

Crab Legs, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

@ the Rio Carnival Buffet

On the way to work

2010-05-30T11:09:00.001-07:00

On the way to work, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

The Palms

2010-05-25T21:53:00.001-07:00

The Palms, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Bus stand

2010-05-24T00:42:00.001-07:00

Bus stand, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Raw Honey for my tea

2010-05-22T08:12:00.001-07:00

Honey for my tea, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Back in the 90's, I used to ask friends to send me this raw honey (which can only be found in Safeway or Safeway-owned stores) to the East Coast. I initially used it to temper the harsh green tea my girlfriend made me drink. This still some of the best honey on earth, save for select brands of Orange Blossom honey.

Beauty on LaBrea

2010-05-19T10:56:00.001-07:00

Beauty on LaBrea, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

L.A. by Estevan Oriol

2010-05-19T10:15:00.001-07:00

L.A. by Estevan Oriol, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Artists District, Downtown LA

Why I love living in Vegas

2010-05-09T00:22:00.001-07:00

Why I love living in Vegas, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Reason # 2,201: Holly Madison

Beverly Hills Porsche Audi

2010-05-08T08:38:00.001-07:00

Beverly Hills Porsche Audi, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills

in the fog

2010-05-07T01:58:00.001-07:00

in the fog, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Signature Pho

2010-05-06T20:08:00.001-07:00

Signature Pho, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Landing in Vegas

2010-05-04T09:36:00.001-07:00

Landing in Vegas, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

You can see the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign when landing on this runway next to Las Vegas Blvd.

Landing in Vegas

2010-05-02T06:17:00.001-07:00

Landing in Vegas, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

skydivers in bikinis

Morning in Vegas

2010-05-01T06:57:00.001-07:00

Morning in Vegas, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Cream

2010-04-29T22:26:00.001-07:00

Cream, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Pawn Shop

2010-04-28T15:19:00.001-07:00

Pawn Shop, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Before I came to Vegas, I thought I would find amazing deals and variety in the Pawn shops here. Nope, only on stuff nobody wants - like old TV's.

Senor Fish in Little Tokyo

2010-04-22T20:04:00.001-07:00

Senor Fish in Little Tokyo, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Its about the money, honey

2010-04-22T13:39:00.001-07:00

Its about the money, honey, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Impressively, this is a far more spiritual book than I expected.

I flipped through it years ago, but I dont think I was ready for it. Although I picked it up in part because of Warren Buffet's recommendation as essential reading.

Things I Didnt Realize till I got to Vegas

2010-04-21T03:19:00.000-07:00

- It is cold here.

Yes, it is part of the Mojave desert and 2 inches of rain is a FLOOD. Yes, it can get to 120 degrees in the summer. But it snows in the mountains around the valley, winter doesnt end in February and although it may get mild during the day, you bring a jacket for the nights.

I hate cold. Seriously thinking of living in South Florida during the winter.

-- Las Vegas is not South.

Las Vegas is north of Los Angeles. It is north of Arizona. New Mexico. Utah is a next door state, not north. No wonder it gets cold.

- Most Las Vegas isnt in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Strip is south of the actual City of Las Vegas. Most of what people think of Las Vegas is in the unincorporated City of Paradise, NV in Clark County.

But the zip codes say Las Vegas.

-- Prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas.

It is actually illegal in Clark County. In other counties, not so much - hence the legal brothels.

So, why all the prostitution ads in Vegas?

Its complicated.

-- Everybody plays Vegas.

Think of every star, comedian and musician youve forgotten or wondered what happened to them - chances are theyre playing gigs in Vegas for rent money.

And I do mean everybody.

-- Its a pretty cool place to be

Never in my life did I think I would park in Vegas. But I like it.

In a Vegas Starbux

2010-04-20T12:41:00.001-07:00

In a Vegas Starbux, originally uploaded by Itinerant.