Posted by dkidwell on January 2nd, 2007 — Posted in Wii, parenting
Wii wins again…
We were checking our weather forecast tonite on our Wii, which always ends up in a spin around the globe. Epiphany exclaimed, “Easter Island Really Exists! I didn’t know that!” She’s thrilled and now we’re out on Wikipedia exploring the mysteries of Easter Island:
Easter Island – Wikipedia:the free encyclopedia
Today in Easter Island, it’s 75 degrees, mostly clear with intermittent schattered showers. Easter Island is part of Chilie, but lies 2237 miles to the west in the Pacific. That’s a about the same distance as if you were to drive the 2,283 miles from Jacksonville, Florida to Joshua Tree National Park in California.
George speculated that this is the home of the Easter Bunny, which is terrifically logical. And, clear proof that Jack and I are, in fact, grownups. We never thought of that.
If you haven’t downloaded your Wii update and explored our lovely planet – go do so, now!
Posted by dkidwell on December 25th, 2006 — Posted in Christmas, parenting
Red Velvet cake, miniature chocolate pies, and egg nog with tuaca – yum!
Have a Very Merry Wii Christmas!
Posted by dkidwell on November 23rd, 2006 — Posted in Christmas, Wii, parenting, reviews
Mike Musgrove – In the Wii-PS3 Playoff, Nintendo Upsets Sony on the Fun Factor – washingtonpost.com
This article in the Washington Post is a concise look at some folks experiencing the Wii and PS3 side by side. If you are trying to decide, it’s a good read.
“While the people in my group preferred looking at the PS3’s games, they preferred playing the Wii.”
Posted by dkidwell on November 22nd, 2006 — Posted in Wii, Zelda - Twilight Princess
Fishing in Zelda – Twilight Princess is much like real fishing….
- quiet
- a bit slow
- and fun when you are catching!
A few tips from our Master Angler, Harry:
- Bee Larva improves your fishing (you can eat bee larva, if you really wanted too)
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- Can be purchased in town from Sera’s Sundries
- Can be scooped from knocked down bee hives (a nice task for you hawk) You’ll need an empty bottle, so get one from the Sera and drink the milk that is in it.
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- Casting is pretty easy – hold down B and toss it out into the water.
- You can aim by facing where you want to cast.
- Faster throws will cast a big further out.
- Always remember to wear your wrist strap.
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- When the bobber balances, you’ll see a fish tug.
- Pull your arm straight up and if you have the fish hooked you’ll see:
“Fish On!”
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- Use your “+” and find the journal in your inventor.
- Press “A” to open it
- You’ll see the largest of each fish breed and a count.
Zelda is a catch and release game, at least so far. On occassion Sera’s kitty will grab your fish and run off with it, but you don’t get to keep the fish yourself.
Right now, my sons are too far along in the game and not close to water, so they are fishing on my game file. I’m getting a little weary of catfish, and expect to go wandering soon.
Posted by dkidwell on November 21st, 2006 — Posted in Wii, Wii Sports, console games, daughters, parenting, sons
The Wii may be your solution. We have not had a single minute of Cartoon Network or the Disney Channel since we got the Wii up and running on Sunday. Not one minute. No Hanna Montana, no Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. We had to negotiate for Monday Night Football.
The Wii is a guarantee that couch potatoes never take root in your living room!
