The Rarely Updated Blog of Nate Warner

I was super stoked to run into a TON of snow (for September) on top of Mac Donald pass on Saturday night. I have been snowless since I left for California last January- the changing of the seasons is a welcome change (for now)

In other news Tim’s cabin is sick! It is located about 10-20 minutes from Discovery Ski Hill, and is at the base of a now closed ski hill called Wraith Mountain. We did a bit of chainsaw work to clear out saplings that have grown in, and now the mountain is set for our own personal snowmobile powered use! I can’t wait.

I was stoked to have burgers and beers with one of my best friends, Tanner last night. It was good to see you T. Let me know you made it back to Seattle safely.

Some interesting tidbits on the advertising front.

First, the Montana Meth watch commercials composed 3 of the top 20 spots on Advertising Age’s most downloaded list. This impressive considering adcritic.com is the advertising industry’s most respected site.

watch “Montana Meth”

In other news, I have been seeing the Barclays commercial titled “Boldly Go” where “unconventional thinking is challenged throughout history.” When I first saw this commercial, I loved it. The cinematography is amazing. But upon seeing it a few more times, I think it is too self-absorbed. I mean comparing financial planning to women’s suffrage? Please.

watch “Boldly Go”

I really enjoy old newspapers. This is from the Men’s room @ the Marysville house. PS. Happy Birthday Yak!

This is an amazing article. The world is changing.

‘LONDON (Reuters): - A London underground train station was evacuated and part of a main east-west line closed in a security alert on Thursday, three weeks after suicide bombers killed 52 people on the transport network, police said. A Transport Police spokeswoman said Southwark station was closed and Jubilee Line services suspended between Waterloo and Canary Wharf in the east London business district.’

From the author:
This Reuters story was written while the police were detaining me in Southwark tube station and the bomb squad was checking my rucksack. When they were through, the two explosive specialists walked out of the tube station smiling and commenting ‘nice laptop’. The officers offered apologies on behalf of the Metropolitan Police. Then they arrested me. (read the whole story)

In honor of Hydle’s Birthday, here is another movie created by the Genius that is Hydle. Enjoy!

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Many of you may remember the Guinness Movie from a while back. If you happened to miss it, check it out!

Happy Birthday Hydle!

I would love to be the guy who created Skype, or Friendster, or just be Craig. See they did the easy part. They created an innovative, amazing, free service on the web.

It is the most simple form of business, if its free, and it grows, then its a success. No need to blame marketing or your sales force for messing up. Sink or swim baby.

I think the crux of the equation is figuring out how to monetize your user base. It is a hard move to pull off, and one better suited to a big company like eBay. I think its a good move to cash out once your online community is valuable enough for purchase.

eBay’s potential reasons for purchasing Skype are outlined in this article on fortune.com.

All Proceeds Go To Red Cross Relief Fund

Helena —

Tim Davis owner of Great Northern Car Wash hopes Thursday, September 15th is the day his business hopes to make a difference.

“The amount of devastation in the Biloxi/New Orleans area is unbelievable.” said Mr. Davis “I already donated through the Red Cross personally, but still felt the need to do more”

On Thursday, September 15th all the proceeds from the Great Northern Car Wash will be donated through the Red Cross to the Hurricane Katrina Relief effort.

“This is the first time we have done a benefit wash day.” Said Mr. Davis “I hope Helena residents will come out, clean their cars, and feel good knowing they helped the victims of Hurricane Katrina”

Great Northern Car Wash takes cash and credit cards, and is located at 931 N. Last Chance Gulch in Helena, Montana.

As of Sept. 7, 2005, The American Red Cross has received $485 million in gifts and pledges for the hurricane relief effort.

One of the BSBS Team Riders got into a bit of an auto accident on the way home Labor Day Weekend. The Malibu ended up on the grass chillin’. If you can write a witty comment you might just win over $100 worth of stuff form http://bigskyboards.com/

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