A big THANK YOU to all of you sys admins out there that keep our computers up and running. We have no idea what you do or how you do it, but we know you work some magic that keeps our computers running and our internet connected. Hats off to you!
P.S. I do actually know what a sys admin does, because I looked it up...proving once again how important these folks are! What would I do without the internet????
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tomorrow is the Relay!
I'm walking in the Relay for Life tomorrow. Thank you to the 4 people who have contributed to my campaign. There is still time if anyone else wants to make a donation!
Event Date and Time
July 31, 2009 7:00pm - August 1, 2009 10:00am
Event Location
Centennial High School, 3505 SE 182nd Avenue, Portland, OR
Here's a link to my page.
See you at the Relay!
Event Date and Time
July 31, 2009 7:00pm - August 1, 2009 10:00am
Event Location
Centennial High School, 3505 SE 182nd Avenue, Portland, OR
Here's a link to my page.
See you at the Relay!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
107??
It's supposed to hit 107 today. Can I just say how much that sucks?
Although, I shouldn't complain. Our soldiers in Iraq deal with this kind of heat at night with much higher temps during the day. And they have to wear full battle gear.
Thanks for fighting for my freedom to complain when it gets a little on the warm side, guys!
Although, I shouldn't complain. Our soldiers in Iraq deal with this kind of heat at night with much higher temps during the day. And they have to wear full battle gear.
Thanks for fighting for my freedom to complain when it gets a little on the warm side, guys!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
It's Too Darned Hot!
It’s hot. I hate it when it gets this hot. I whine and complain and carry on about it to anyone who will listen (or read my blog). Which is pretty stupid since I live in an air conditioned house, drive an air conditioned car and work in an air conditioned office. You’d think I could handle the five minutes total I spend during the day walking from house to car to work and back again without acting like I’m going to melt. Or bitching about it endlessly. It seems I can’t. I have to complain to everyone I see about how freaking hot it is and how I don’t like it to be over 85 degrees and on and on. I’m such a big baby.
It was 103 yesterday and is expected to be 105 today. Ick.
You know how the news stations around here make a huge deal over everything, well this heat wave has got them all hot and bothered (excuse the pun). They can’t shut up about it. I’m sure the people who live in places where it really gets hot (like California or Texas) laugh their butts off at stupid states like Oregon that can't handle a little heat.
It was 103 yesterday and is expected to be 105 today. Ick.
You know how the news stations around here make a huge deal over everything, well this heat wave has got them all hot and bothered (excuse the pun). They can’t shut up about it. I’m sure the people who live in places where it really gets hot (like California or Texas) laugh their butts off at stupid states like Oregon that can't handle a little heat.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Bark-B-Que
On Saturday we went to the 2nd Annual Bark-B-Que at the Animal Enrichment Center in Vancouver. They had vendor booths with all kinds of products and services (no freebies, though), animal adoptions (there was this really, really cute little grey one) as well as places set up where you could try sheep herding, dock jumping, lure coursing, and agility. Guess which one we tried? Yes, we headed right for the lure coursing. It was just a small course set up in a big loop – maybe 100 yards total in about 60 feet of a polygonish circle. It was fine for the Golden retrievers and German shepherds who just jogged after the lure and didn’t go very fast and didn’t have to worry about the corners. Of course, the other dogs all stood around nicely watching this toy get tugged over the ground while my dogs are going crazy. There was this nice couple there that was trying to talk to us about whippets because they were thinking about getting one and we had to keep telling them “Really, they aren’t like this. Normally they are very quiet and reserved. They just go nuts when they see a lure!” It was kind of embarrassing, actually.
And speaking of embarrassing, when it was our turn to run, I went around this car (I had Carmen behind it so she couldn’t see the lure and would stop acting like a lunatic) and took the path less traveled to the lure. When I stepped on the grass I was hurrying and not really watching where I was going and my foot hit this hole that was covered by grass. I tripped and fell all the way down on my chest. It was so embarrassing. Nothing like having the fat lady make the earth move. To their credit no one laughed and everyone was very concerned. I just got my knee all muddy and tweaked my knee and ankle a little, so I was okay.
To be honest, we were totally stupid in letting the girls run this small of a course. They didn’t have enough room to really stretch out and ran too fast to take the sharp curves well. Carmen got tangled up in the lure and rolled into the fence. It happened so fast I’m still not sure what actually happened. She got some bruises and a couple of good line burns, poor thing. I felt so guilty. I should have known better than to send them into that course. I’m not worthy to be a whippet mom!
After the lure coursing we wandered around for a while and checked out all the booths. Our vet was there, so we chatted with her for a while and Sophie tried to help herself to Dr. Tracy’s trail mix. We got roped into being costume contest judges. There weren’t very many people that entered, so I ran out to the car and grabbed my race bag. Somehow the old pumpkin costume was in there, so Carmen went as a pumpkin and Sophie went as a racing greyhound. Sophie came in third behind Gidget, a teeny tiny 1 ½ pound Chihuahua who was wearing a dress with a hat and sunglasses and pierced ears and a last minute addition who had a little pink dress on. How can you compete with that? I had the camera in my pocket, but since I was “showing” the dogs, that was stupid. So here is a picture after the event was over.:
I was going to post a picture of the winner but she wouldn’t hold still. I have a bunch of pictures of her back end and the one picture I did manage to get was shooting into the sun.
And speaking of embarrassing, when it was our turn to run, I went around this car (I had Carmen behind it so she couldn’t see the lure and would stop acting like a lunatic) and took the path less traveled to the lure. When I stepped on the grass I was hurrying and not really watching where I was going and my foot hit this hole that was covered by grass. I tripped and fell all the way down on my chest. It was so embarrassing. Nothing like having the fat lady make the earth move. To their credit no one laughed and everyone was very concerned. I just got my knee all muddy and tweaked my knee and ankle a little, so I was okay.
To be honest, we were totally stupid in letting the girls run this small of a course. They didn’t have enough room to really stretch out and ran too fast to take the sharp curves well. Carmen got tangled up in the lure and rolled into the fence. It happened so fast I’m still not sure what actually happened. She got some bruises and a couple of good line burns, poor thing. I felt so guilty. I should have known better than to send them into that course. I’m not worthy to be a whippet mom!
After the lure coursing we wandered around for a while and checked out all the booths. Our vet was there, so we chatted with her for a while and Sophie tried to help herself to Dr. Tracy’s trail mix. We got roped into being costume contest judges. There weren’t very many people that entered, so I ran out to the car and grabbed my race bag. Somehow the old pumpkin costume was in there, so Carmen went as a pumpkin and Sophie went as a racing greyhound. Sophie came in third behind Gidget, a teeny tiny 1 ½ pound Chihuahua who was wearing a dress with a hat and sunglasses and pierced ears and a last minute addition who had a little pink dress on. How can you compete with that? I had the camera in my pocket, but since I was “showing” the dogs, that was stupid. So here is a picture after the event was over.:
I was going to post a picture of the winner but she wouldn’t hold still. I have a bunch of pictures of her back end and the one picture I did manage to get was shooting into the sun.
50 Dumb Things About Me
Once you've been tagged, you have to answer this and tag 15 people, including the person who tagged you.
1. What color is your toothbrush?
green and white and navy
2. Name one person who made you smile today?
Sarah
3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Leaving work for a doctor appointment
4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Watching Burn Notice
5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Heath Bar
6. Have you ever bit your toenails?
Does anyone really admit to this?
7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
"Somebody asked."
8. What is your favorite ice cream?
Moose Tracks
9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water
10. Do you like your wallet?
Yes, I just changed to a new one a couple of weeks ago, but I'm always on the lookout for the perfect wallet!
11. What was the last thing you ate?
Strawberry shortcake on anglefood cake with homemade whipped cream
12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
No.
13. The last sporting event you watched?
Whippet Race Meet
14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Butter
15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?
Probably Leah. She says I'm an embarassment to all 30-something texters.
16. Ever go camping ?
Yes.
17. Do you take vitamins daily?
Yes.
18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
No.
19. Do you have a tan?
No.
20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
No way!
21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Yes. Have to have a straw.
22. What did your last text message say?
It's been so long, I don't remember!
23. What are you doing tomorrow?
If it's Tuesday it must be work.
25. Look to your left, what do you see
The sleeping cat.
26. What color is your watch?
Most are silver.
27. What do you think of when you hear Australia?
Kangaroos
29. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Drive though all the way!
30. What is your favorite number?
Um, why do I have to have a favorite? They are all very nice.
31. Who's the last person you talked to on the phone?
The Arc of Clark County (they will have a truck in my neighborhood on Friday to collect donations of used clothing if anyone is interested)
32. Any plans today?
Yep. Going to bed.
33. How many states have you lived in?
4 - California, Oregon, Texas, Washington
34. Biggest annoyance right now?
It's too darned hot!
35. Last song listened to?
Come on Feel the Noise - Quiet Riot. Love that new 80s radio station!
36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
Yes, if I thought about it.
37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Oh, don't I wish!!!!
38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
Pink clog things.
39. Are you jealous of anyone?
Just those that are skinny and rich.
40. Is anyone jealous of you?
What's there to be jealous of? I'm an overweight 39-year-old who is broke.
41. Do you love anyone?
Yes.
42. Do any of your friends have children?
Most of 'em.
43. What do you usually do during the day?
Sit at a computer and make other people's lives easier.
44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Nope.
45. Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
No, I don't think I do. I usually say 'hi.'
46. What color is your car?
Green
47. Do you like cats?
There are people that don't like cats?
48. Are you thinking about someone right now?
No.
49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Sort of. I went to Magic Mountain before it became a Six Flags and I used to work by the Dallas Six Flags.
50. How did you get your worst scar?
Tripping over a perfectly flat path at Battleground lake. Got a nice scar on my knee.
1. What color is your toothbrush?
green and white and navy
2. Name one person who made you smile today?
Sarah
3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Leaving work for a doctor appointment
4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Watching Burn Notice
5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Heath Bar
6. Have you ever bit your toenails?
Does anyone really admit to this?
7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
"Somebody asked."
8. What is your favorite ice cream?
Moose Tracks
9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water
10. Do you like your wallet?
Yes, I just changed to a new one a couple of weeks ago, but I'm always on the lookout for the perfect wallet!
11. What was the last thing you ate?
Strawberry shortcake on anglefood cake with homemade whipped cream
12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
No.
13. The last sporting event you watched?
Whippet Race Meet
14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Butter
15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?
Probably Leah. She says I'm an embarassment to all 30-something texters.
16. Ever go camping ?
Yes.
17. Do you take vitamins daily?
Yes.
18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
No.
19. Do you have a tan?
No.
20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
No way!
21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Yes. Have to have a straw.
22. What did your last text message say?
It's been so long, I don't remember!
23. What are you doing tomorrow?
If it's Tuesday it must be work.
25. Look to your left, what do you see
The sleeping cat.
26. What color is your watch?
Most are silver.
27. What do you think of when you hear Australia?
Kangaroos
29. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Drive though all the way!
30. What is your favorite number?
Um, why do I have to have a favorite? They are all very nice.
31. Who's the last person you talked to on the phone?
The Arc of Clark County (they will have a truck in my neighborhood on Friday to collect donations of used clothing if anyone is interested)
32. Any plans today?
Yep. Going to bed.
33. How many states have you lived in?
4 - California, Oregon, Texas, Washington
34. Biggest annoyance right now?
It's too darned hot!
35. Last song listened to?
Come on Feel the Noise - Quiet Riot. Love that new 80s radio station!
36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
Yes, if I thought about it.
37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Oh, don't I wish!!!!
38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
Pink clog things.
39. Are you jealous of anyone?
Just those that are skinny and rich.
40. Is anyone jealous of you?
What's there to be jealous of? I'm an overweight 39-year-old who is broke.
41. Do you love anyone?
Yes.
42. Do any of your friends have children?
Most of 'em.
43. What do you usually do during the day?
Sit at a computer and make other people's lives easier.
44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Nope.
45. Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
No, I don't think I do. I usually say 'hi.'
46. What color is your car?
Green
47. Do you like cats?
There are people that don't like cats?
48. Are you thinking about someone right now?
No.
49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Sort of. I went to Magic Mountain before it became a Six Flags and I used to work by the Dallas Six Flags.
50. How did you get your worst scar?
Tripping over a perfectly flat path at Battleground lake. Got a nice scar on my knee.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Weekend Pictures
On Friday I took the day off. I had originally planned to go letterboxing, but things didn't work out and it was too hot anyway. So Greg and I went out to Frenchman's Bar out on the Columbia River. There is a road that goes along the river and you can see all kinds of birds and wildlife and stupid slow/fast drivers (I always get behind the stupid slow ones). I don't know where the road originally went, but it now ends because half of the road has fallen away. Should have taken a picture of that.
Anyway, we stopped at the end of the road and got out to walk around. We saw these birds hanging out. I don't know what they are; some kind of hawk maybe? I need my friends that know about birds to chime in here.
He was kind of a long way away and I don't have an great camera for those kinds of shots, but I had to take his picture anyway.
Here's a mama in her nest. She was shrieking at the top of her lungs. I don't know if she was yelling at the kids or what, but she was quite animated.
She finally got away from the kids and flew over by the other bird. Wonder if he is papa?
You know me. I have to take pictures of wildflowers. I thought these were pretty. Be glad I didn't get a decent picture of the ladybug.
I thought this was an interesting picture. So much for the wildlife preserve.
After we left the end of the road, we stopped at an area called Frenchman's Bar. I don't know why it's called that because the sign was empty. Anyway, there was a trail that took us down to the Columbia River and we walked on the shore for a while.
I was really surprised to see shells on the shore. I didn't know there was anything that came in a shell that lived in the river.
The dogs thought it was great fun. Well, except for the really hot sand up closer to the trail. We had to carry them over that. :-)
Sophie kept trying to bite the waves as the came up by her.
They liked getting in the water and splashing around. I wish we could have let them off leash to run and play but there were lots of other people there as well as other dogs (who were on leash) so we followed the rules.
It was a nice outing.
Anyway, we stopped at the end of the road and got out to walk around. We saw these birds hanging out. I don't know what they are; some kind of hawk maybe? I need my friends that know about birds to chime in here.
He was kind of a long way away and I don't have an great camera for those kinds of shots, but I had to take his picture anyway.
Here's a mama in her nest. She was shrieking at the top of her lungs. I don't know if she was yelling at the kids or what, but she was quite animated.
She finally got away from the kids and flew over by the other bird. Wonder if he is papa?
You know me. I have to take pictures of wildflowers. I thought these were pretty. Be glad I didn't get a decent picture of the ladybug.
I thought this was an interesting picture. So much for the wildlife preserve.
After we left the end of the road, we stopped at an area called Frenchman's Bar. I don't know why it's called that because the sign was empty. Anyway, there was a trail that took us down to the Columbia River and we walked on the shore for a while.
I was really surprised to see shells on the shore. I didn't know there was anything that came in a shell that lived in the river.
The dogs thought it was great fun. Well, except for the really hot sand up closer to the trail. We had to carry them over that. :-)
Sophie kept trying to bite the waves as the came up by her.
They liked getting in the water and splashing around. I wish we could have let them off leash to run and play but there were lots of other people there as well as other dogs (who were on leash) so we followed the rules.
It was a nice outing.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
African Thunderstorm
Have you seen this? It is so cool! I would have loved to do this song when I was in A-Choir!
We Are Officially Retired
Greg and I took the dogs out to Beavercreek for a race practice yesterday.
Actually, first we went to Rinda's house and visited with her a bit and let all our dogs play. They got along surprisingly well. I think Ruger was in luuuurrrvvvveeee.
The girls were really happy and excited to see Jeff & Ramona. They are so funny when they see them. They sure remembered what to do when the lure goes by! We let them do a short run on the track, but didn't run them out of the boxes since they are out of racing shape. It's a good thing we did, too, because Sophie pulled something and was hobbling around afterwards.
Here's me putting some arnica on her leg (I found it in my race bag. It expired 05/04. Guess it's been longer than I thought since I used it last!):
I like how her eyes are half closed. She loves a good massage!
Hey, nice French braid.
A girl and her dog.
The little old ladies were moving pretty stiff and sore this morning. Guess we are done racing. And that's okay.
Actually, first we went to Rinda's house and visited with her a bit and let all our dogs play. They got along surprisingly well. I think Ruger was in luuuurrrvvvveeee.
The girls were really happy and excited to see Jeff & Ramona. They are so funny when they see them. They sure remembered what to do when the lure goes by! We let them do a short run on the track, but didn't run them out of the boxes since they are out of racing shape. It's a good thing we did, too, because Sophie pulled something and was hobbling around afterwards.
Here's me putting some arnica on her leg (I found it in my race bag. It expired 05/04. Guess it's been longer than I thought since I used it last!):
I like how her eyes are half closed. She loves a good massage!
Hey, nice French braid.
A girl and her dog.
The little old ladies were moving pretty stiff and sore this morning. Guess we are done racing. And that's okay.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Summertime Fashion Don'ts
Now that the warmer weather has finally reached us here in the Northwest, I find myself noticing major fashion disasters more and more. I confess that I am nowhere near the level of fashion queen and probably have no room to judge others. I figure if my outfit is clean and comfortable, that’s good enough for me. It doesn’t even have to be ironed. But when I was out and about last weekend I saw some true fashion don’ts.
First, let me get the major anytime fashion don’ts out of the way:
Sandals with socks - especially not the kind of athletic socks that have a different colored toe and heel. That just looks sad.
Open-toed sandals with pantyhose – trust me, we can see the seam you are trying to scrunch between your toes
Spandex - need I say more?
Grody feet in sandals - get a pedicure or wear closed shoes, please!
Banana hammocks - this doesn't need any extra either.
Okay, so here are some of the major fashion blunders to avoid this summer:
Plus sized women in spaghetti strap tank tops.
If you are carrying around a little extra baggage it’s a good bet that you should stay away from tank tops altogether, but please avoid the teeny-tiny strapped ones. I guarantee I don’t want to see the parts of you this exposes.
There was a woman at K-Mart who was giving her kid a piggy-back ride the other day and she was wearing one of these beauties. The kid kept pulling on her upper chest and I was sure we were going to see waaay more of this woman than anyone ever should.
Okay, I have a whole list of things plus sized women shouldn't wear. They include:
low rider pants
contoured shirts
crop tops
spandex
anything that you can find in the Junior's section. If you can buy it in a size 2, there is a very good chance it looks rediculus in a size 20.
Crop tops
For the most part this is a fashion don’t in my book. I don’t know anyone these look good on.
Shorts
Now that I am old, I think shorts are stupid. Let’s face it ladies, if you are over 30, you probably want to steer away from shorts alltogether.
Too much cleavage
A little bit is okay, but let's not get carried away.
Belly shirts
These look horrible on everyone. Please don't.
Patterned undies under white pants
I've seen it!
Flip Flops
This whole flip flop craze is getting out of control. In my book, they are for the shower and around the pool or the beach. They do not belong at work (dressy ones are different), and you can bet you look stupid wearing them.
There. I feel better getting that out. I'm currently wearing tight crop pants that accenuate all the extra me and a yucky old shirt that is torn and covered with paint, but luckily, you can't see me!
First, let me get the major anytime fashion don’ts out of the way:
Sandals with socks - especially not the kind of athletic socks that have a different colored toe and heel. That just looks sad.
Open-toed sandals with pantyhose – trust me, we can see the seam you are trying to scrunch between your toes
Spandex - need I say more?
Grody feet in sandals - get a pedicure or wear closed shoes, please!
Banana hammocks - this doesn't need any extra either.
Okay, so here are some of the major fashion blunders to avoid this summer:
Plus sized women in spaghetti strap tank tops.
If you are carrying around a little extra baggage it’s a good bet that you should stay away from tank tops altogether, but please avoid the teeny-tiny strapped ones. I guarantee I don’t want to see the parts of you this exposes.
There was a woman at K-Mart who was giving her kid a piggy-back ride the other day and she was wearing one of these beauties. The kid kept pulling on her upper chest and I was sure we were going to see waaay more of this woman than anyone ever should.
Okay, I have a whole list of things plus sized women shouldn't wear. They include:
low rider pants
contoured shirts
crop tops
spandex
anything that you can find in the Junior's section. If you can buy it in a size 2, there is a very good chance it looks rediculus in a size 20.
Crop tops
For the most part this is a fashion don’t in my book. I don’t know anyone these look good on.
Shorts
Now that I am old, I think shorts are stupid. Let’s face it ladies, if you are over 30, you probably want to steer away from shorts alltogether.
Too much cleavage
A little bit is okay, but let's not get carried away.
Belly shirts
These look horrible on everyone. Please don't.
Patterned undies under white pants
I've seen it!
Flip Flops
This whole flip flop craze is getting out of control. In my book, they are for the shower and around the pool or the beach. They do not belong at work (dressy ones are different), and you can bet you look stupid wearing them.
There. I feel better getting that out. I'm currently wearing tight crop pants that accenuate all the extra me and a yucky old shirt that is torn and covered with paint, but luckily, you can't see me!
Relay for Life
I decided to join a team at work that is participating in the Gresham Relay for Life. My goal is to raise $100 by the 31st to contribute to my team’s goal. I’m on the Warrior Women team.
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/kris.leibrand
One day. One night. One community. Your Relay For Life® is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it all right here in your community. You won't want to miss one moment of this life- and community-affirming event!
Event Date and Time
July 31, 2009 7:00pm - August 1, 2009 10:00am
Event Location
Centennial High School, 3505 SE 182nd Avenue, Portland, OR
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.
Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.
No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay. To participate, form a team, or dedicate a luminaria at your local American Cancer Society Relay For Life, please call 1.800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org.
Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people to:
• Celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. The strength of survivors inspires others to continue to fight.
• Remember loved ones lost to the disease. At Relay, people who have walked alongside people battling cancer can grieve and find healing.
• Fight Back. We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the disease.
There is not a required amount of money to raise in order to participate in Relay For Life. The American Cancer Society's recommendation is for each participant to set a personal goal to raise $100. If you raise more, that's even better. If you do not raise $100, you are still welcome to participate. We're glad to have you. The only requirement to participate in Relay For Life is the $10 registration/commitment fee (per person) that is due upon registration. Please verify the registration fee with your local office, as some Relays may differ. After that, anything you can raise through individual, team, or online fundraising is graciously accepted
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/kris.leibrand
One day. One night. One community. Your Relay For Life® is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it all right here in your community. You won't want to miss one moment of this life- and community-affirming event!
Event Date and Time
July 31, 2009 7:00pm - August 1, 2009 10:00am
Event Location
Centennial High School, 3505 SE 182nd Avenue, Portland, OR
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.
Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.
No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay. To participate, form a team, or dedicate a luminaria at your local American Cancer Society Relay For Life, please call 1.800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org.
Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people to:
• Celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. The strength of survivors inspires others to continue to fight.
• Remember loved ones lost to the disease. At Relay, people who have walked alongside people battling cancer can grieve and find healing.
• Fight Back. We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the disease.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Finally Caught the Curl!
After about taking about 7,000 pictures, I finally got some pictures of Q's curl. Not many of them turned out because he likes to turn and look at you when you try to take his picture
This one is a silohuette, but it shows his curl nicely.
This one is a silohuette, but it shows his curl nicely.
Proof I'm a Slob
I guess it's time I did some cleaning in the office. I went to move my keyboard today and here's what I found:
I knew I needed to spend some time on my desk, but this is ridiculous!
I knew I needed to spend some time on my desk, but this is ridiculous!
Crib Rock
There is a new radio station in Portland that is playing really good 80s arena rock. Lots of Def Leppard, Twisted Sister, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, Motley Crue and other rock legends from my formative years. I’ve totally been enjoying it and have slipped back into my pre-Rat Puke* days when I listened to metal. I realized that my music library is rather deficient in this area of the music world, so I thought I’d check out the library before I went and bought a bunch of CDs.
I found one called “Full Metal Diaper” that had a great line up of songs. It includes “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by the Scorpions, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy, “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns & Roses and a few other songs I like. I thought the title a little weird, but I placed a hold on it anyway and was really excited to listen to it. I got the CD from the library yesterday and this is the cover:
It is not quite what I was expecting. On the back of the CD it says: "Rock your baby! An instrumental collection of baby-friendly hard rock classics."
I was skeptical to say the least. Why on earth would anyone want to make an instrumental version of hard rock classics? When I played the CD I just about died laughing. You have got to hear this. There are samples of the songs on Amazon. You haven’t lived until you have heard the xylophone version of "The Final Countdown."
There is also an 80s pop music one called St. Elmo’s Pacifier.
Oh my god. I looked up the CD in Google and ran across this site. They have lullaby CDs from AC/DC, U2, Nirvana, Green Day, the Rolling Stones, as well as Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash and Rascal Flatts.
Okay, you people with kids, would you really buy this CD for your babies? Or would you just play them the real version of the song?
*Rat Pukes were the lovely name given to those people at my junior high school that listend to New Wave music. Amazing how charming 13 year-olds can be to each other. I can't remember what we called them, but rest assured, when I do remember I'll make sure you all know!
I found one called “Full Metal Diaper” that had a great line up of songs. It includes “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by the Scorpions, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy, “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns & Roses and a few other songs I like. I thought the title a little weird, but I placed a hold on it anyway and was really excited to listen to it. I got the CD from the library yesterday and this is the cover:
It is not quite what I was expecting. On the back of the CD it says: "Rock your baby! An instrumental collection of baby-friendly hard rock classics."
I was skeptical to say the least. Why on earth would anyone want to make an instrumental version of hard rock classics? When I played the CD I just about died laughing. You have got to hear this. There are samples of the songs on Amazon. You haven’t lived until you have heard the xylophone version of "The Final Countdown."
There is also an 80s pop music one called St. Elmo’s Pacifier.
Oh my god. I looked up the CD in Google and ran across this site. They have lullaby CDs from AC/DC, U2, Nirvana, Green Day, the Rolling Stones, as well as Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash and Rascal Flatts.
Okay, you people with kids, would you really buy this CD for your babies? Or would you just play them the real version of the song?
*Rat Pukes were the lovely name given to those people at my junior high school that listend to New Wave music. Amazing how charming 13 year-olds can be to each other. I can't remember what we called them, but rest assured, when I do remember I'll make sure you all know!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Hot Dogs, Anyone?
So what did you do for the Fourth? Like I said in my last post, we had a pretty quiet weekend. We worked on some stuff around the house, took the dogs to the park, visited a few friends, ran some errands, played games on the computer, watched TV (but not my favorite 4th of July movie) and generally relaxed. It was very nice.
While we were working on stuff on Saturday we watched 3 years worth of ESPN coverage on the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Why did we watch 3 years of it in a row, you ask? It was like a car wreck, we couldn’t look away. The champion, Joey Chestnut, put away 68 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. SIXTY-EIGHT hot dogs and buns. In TEN MINUTES. That is just nuts. Anyway, the coverage was entertaining, especially when they kept treating the contest like it was the super-bowl or something.
Normally I don’t watch ESPN unless it is an Olympic event or something that catches my interest, but this was pretty entertaining.
Do you suppose he goes and pukes them all up after it’s all over? Ewww.
While we were working on stuff on Saturday we watched 3 years worth of ESPN coverage on the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Why did we watch 3 years of it in a row, you ask? It was like a car wreck, we couldn’t look away. The champion, Joey Chestnut, put away 68 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. SIXTY-EIGHT hot dogs and buns. In TEN MINUTES. That is just nuts. Anyway, the coverage was entertaining, especially when they kept treating the contest like it was the super-bowl or something.
Normally I don’t watch ESPN unless it is an Olympic event or something that catches my interest, but this was pretty entertaining.
Do you suppose he goes and pukes them all up after it’s all over? Ewww.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Happy Fourth Of July!
Hope you all had a great Fourth of July. We didn't do anything around here, but that's okay. The big bummer was that Independance Day wasn't on. Well, that's not entirely true. It was on Telamundo, so I could have watched it in Spanish if I was totally desperate. I'll just Netflix it next week.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
What's The Matter With Kids Today?
A horrifying event happened the other day. I was having lunch with some of my letterboxing friends…Maiden and her kids Samantha (Lady Macbeth) and Jay (Dark Zeus). I think I’ve mentioned before that I get a kick out of her kids and of all the kids I’ve spent time around I like them best (and Cat’s Meow, too, of course, but I don't get to see her as much). They are respectful, polite, well behaved kids with intelligent, devious minds (like their mother). I really respect how Dave and Melanie have brought them up. However, they have neglected one very, very important part of their education.
I was talking to Maiden about the new letterbox I planted. It is part of the Musician’s Series celebrating the B-52’s. Maiden told me that they were going to be at the Zoo and we talked about it for a bit. Then Samantha pipes up with “Who are the B-52’s?”
I was aghast. “You don’t know who the B-52’s are?” I asked in astonishment.
She shook her head.
“You’ve heard their songs Rock Lobster and Love Shack, haven’t you?”
She shook her head. "No." Giggly smirk that all teenagers have to give when anyone over the age of 20 asks them something.
I was speechless. How could this child who was going on 13 or 14 (I keep forgetting how old they are) not know who the B-52’s are? How could society let this happen? How could her PARENTS let this happen?
I'd better kidnap her and subject her to ALL the B-52's songs so that she is properly educated and prepared to face life as a productive member of society.
I was talking to Maiden about the new letterbox I planted. It is part of the Musician’s Series celebrating the B-52’s. Maiden told me that they were going to be at the Zoo and we talked about it for a bit. Then Samantha pipes up with “Who are the B-52’s?”
I was aghast. “You don’t know who the B-52’s are?” I asked in astonishment.
She shook her head.
“You’ve heard their songs Rock Lobster and Love Shack, haven’t you?”
She shook her head. "No." Giggly smirk that all teenagers have to give when anyone over the age of 20 asks them something.
I was speechless. How could this child who was going on 13 or 14 (I keep forgetting how old they are) not know who the B-52’s are? How could society let this happen? How could her PARENTS let this happen?
I'd better kidnap her and subject her to ALL the B-52's songs so that she is properly educated and prepared to face life as a productive member of society.
Note to Drivers
~ When driving, it is recommended that you stay 3 or more car lengths behind the car in front of you, however, this rule DOES NOT apply in the drive-thru. You may pull up as close as you want to allow other patrons waiting in their cars to not get stuck out in the street because you are a dumbass.
~ Holding your lit cigarette out the window because you don’t want the smoke in your car is very, very annoying to those of us in the car behind or next to you who don’t share your love of lung disease. It’s even more annoying when our windows are closed and your stupid cigarette smoke is coming in through the A/C. Quit doing this.
~ Green means go. Yellow means the light is going to change and you’d better haul ass if you are about to cross the line or to stop if it is safe to do so without throwing your passengers on the floor. Red means stop. Red does not mean the third car after the car that should have stopped ran it can still go. I’m sick of you people! Stop running the damned lights!
~ The speed limit on 162nd in Vancouver, Washington is 40. I know that it is too slow for that area. This is not my fault. Please do not tailgate me just because I don’t want a ticket. Oh, and there are cops on that street ALL THE TIME so I hope you get caught!
~ Those things on the side of the front doors are mirrors. They are generally used for checking to see if way is clear to change lanes or if there is someone behind you. Please use them. If you see my big ole green SUV in those mirrors, please do not move into my space. I really can’t afford a new car. And I will squash you.
~ I don’t care if you have a baby on board.
~ I drive a big ole Ford Expedition. Cloaking devices, invisiblity cloaks or any other invisibility item were not available as an option when I bought the car. I have not been able to find these items aftermarket either. Therefore, I KNOW you can see me.
~ While driving at 65 MPH on the freeway, the passenger in the car in the fast lane that opens his window to spit had better think about where that spit is going to end up. I do NOT appreciate it landing on my newly washed car in the middle lane. If I see you do this again, I WILL find a way to make you pay.
~ I hate rap music. I DO NOT want to hear your music. I don't want to feel your bass. I don't even want to know that you are listening to music. I especially do not want to hear/feel your music when I am at home in bed trying to fall asleep. TURN IT THE BLEEP DOWN! If you are blasting 80s rock music, that's a little better, but please, turn it down!
~ Please don't text, talk on the phone, read, do your makeup, shave, breastfeed your kid, do the nasty, pluck your eyebrows, read the paper, watch movies, practice judo or do anything else distracting while driving. The rest of us want to get home in one piece, thank you.
~ And finally, to all you people that speed up the right lane on I-84 when the middle lane to go to I-205 is crowded and then try to zip in front of me after you avoided the 25 minute wait: YOU SUCK! I will not let you in. There is a good chance my car is bigger than yours, so I win.
~ Holding your lit cigarette out the window because you don’t want the smoke in your car is very, very annoying to those of us in the car behind or next to you who don’t share your love of lung disease. It’s even more annoying when our windows are closed and your stupid cigarette smoke is coming in through the A/C. Quit doing this.
~ Green means go. Yellow means the light is going to change and you’d better haul ass if you are about to cross the line or to stop if it is safe to do so without throwing your passengers on the floor. Red means stop. Red does not mean the third car after the car that should have stopped ran it can still go. I’m sick of you people! Stop running the damned lights!
~ The speed limit on 162nd in Vancouver, Washington is 40. I know that it is too slow for that area. This is not my fault. Please do not tailgate me just because I don’t want a ticket. Oh, and there are cops on that street ALL THE TIME so I hope you get caught!
~ Those things on the side of the front doors are mirrors. They are generally used for checking to see if way is clear to change lanes or if there is someone behind you. Please use them. If you see my big ole green SUV in those mirrors, please do not move into my space. I really can’t afford a new car. And I will squash you.
~ I don’t care if you have a baby on board.
~ I drive a big ole Ford Expedition. Cloaking devices, invisiblity cloaks or any other invisibility item were not available as an option when I bought the car. I have not been able to find these items aftermarket either. Therefore, I KNOW you can see me.
~ While driving at 65 MPH on the freeway, the passenger in the car in the fast lane that opens his window to spit had better think about where that spit is going to end up. I do NOT appreciate it landing on my newly washed car in the middle lane. If I see you do this again, I WILL find a way to make you pay.
~ I hate rap music. I DO NOT want to hear your music. I don't want to feel your bass. I don't even want to know that you are listening to music. I especially do not want to hear/feel your music when I am at home in bed trying to fall asleep. TURN IT THE BLEEP DOWN! If you are blasting 80s rock music, that's a little better, but please, turn it down!
~ Please don't text, talk on the phone, read, do your makeup, shave, breastfeed your kid, do the nasty, pluck your eyebrows, read the paper, watch movies, practice judo or do anything else distracting while driving. The rest of us want to get home in one piece, thank you.
~ And finally, to all you people that speed up the right lane on I-84 when the middle lane to go to I-205 is crowded and then try to zip in front of me after you avoided the 25 minute wait: YOU SUCK! I will not let you in. There is a good chance my car is bigger than yours, so I win.
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