I got to go home Friday and spend the night with my family. My nephew Max is too friggin cute and my new nephew Ryan is too friggin yellow! Poor little guy had jaundice real bad so he had to go back in the hospital for some special baby tanning. He's home now and looking much better according to mom. Oh! Ryan's daddy showed up too, so that was a nice surprise.
the little peanut
daddy
napping with his cousin max
Sunday I went sailing for the first time ever. A new acquaintance invited me and a few friends out and I snapped up the opportunity in a jiffy. I've never been on a sailboat but I've always wanted to learn how to sail. My friend Dan and (e:Theecarey) joined me as first timers. Sadly, we hardly made it out on the lake when Dan began heaving-ho. Poor kid lost his lunch and all his Gatorade in repeated hurls starboard side. Carey wasn't feeling so hot either but didn't blow chunks. We had to come back in and let them off. I had not had enough fun for my day, so I went back out with the boys.
Interestingly, the friend joining my new acquaintance was the same guy that randomly made out with me on St. Patties Day. In times like these I'm reminded just how small Buffalo is. Once we were back on the water they pretty much let me man the helm. The rocking of the boat almost put me to sleep a few times. I was just lazing about when I heard, "I wonder what the poor people are doing today". Some guy yelled this as he waved to us in passing. What kind of shit is that?
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07/18/2006 15:35 #25431
sail away, sail away, sail awayCategory: sailing
07/14/2006 15:11 #25430
L L LCategory: shakespeare
Here are some pics from two different nights of Shakespeare in the park. Love's Labour's Lost only runs through this Sunday, so if you haven't seen it best get to it. It's a comedy and you'll love the Spaniard. I think I made this comment last year but I'll say it again. If fascinates me that we can go to the park and enjoy a play under the stars the same way people did some 420 years ago. Does anyone else think about that? We have come so far in technology and understanding our world yet we are still entertained by the very words written for audiences so long ago. Ciao.
ava does not look amused that lee is eating her treats
paul, terry and mike's leg
carey and this random guy i ran into while getting a blanket
faben (yvonne's daughter) made this drawing
ava looooooooves to give sugar
yvonne feeding hippie some tasty grapes
dragonlady and zobar
on the other night....
we gathered for a big feast
and it was gooooooooood
ryan passed out 15 minutes into the show
because our little group put back 4 bottles of wine in under an hour
i know i was feeling it
and i convinced miranda to do cartwheels with me during intermission
the infamous TRJ
ava does not look amused that lee is eating her treats
paul, terry and mike's leg
carey and this random guy i ran into while getting a blanket
faben (yvonne's daughter) made this drawing
ava looooooooves to give sugar
yvonne feeding hippie some tasty grapes
dragonlady and zobar
on the other night....
we gathered for a big feast
and it was gooooooooood
ryan passed out 15 minutes into the show
because our little group put back 4 bottles of wine in under an hour
i know i was feeling it
and i convinced miranda to do cartwheels with me during intermission
the infamous TRJ
jenks - 07/15/06 11:38
see, I told you that random blanket-encroaching guy is always everywhere... Crazy! At least now I know who he is though, and he's kinda cool... his name is Shawn.
see, I told you that random blanket-encroaching guy is always everywhere... Crazy! At least now I know who he is though, and he's kinda cool... his name is Shawn.
kookcity2000 - 07/14/06 21:53
Ryan your boobs are woefully inadequate in the last picture
Ryan your boobs are woefully inadequate in the last picture
libertad - 07/14/06 19:03
whoa i missed out big time!
whoa i missed out big time!
metalpeter - 07/14/06 18:23
Nice pics yeah you ladies rule thanks for sharing them. A couple comments on them. That drawing looks verry animee styles and looks preaty cool. The cartwheels look like they are in unison. Maybe it is just me but the picture with ryan in the shades he looks a lot like Lars Ulrich from Metallica he looks a little bit like him in that last picture to, but not in person.
Nice pics yeah you ladies rule thanks for sharing them. A couple comments on them. That drawing looks verry animee styles and looks preaty cool. The cartwheels look like they are in unison. Maybe it is just me but the picture with ryan in the shades he looks a lot like Lars Ulrich from Metallica he looks a little bit like him in that last picture to, but not in person.
nejifer - 07/14/06 16:10
love the pics!! we rule!!
love the pics!! we rule!!
07/13/2006 11:58 #25429
may i introduce, ryan josephCategory: auntie
meet the little guy
proud mamma
too cute!
he has the biggest feet ever
seriously, look at the size of that print
happy auntie
so tiny i could hold him in one hand
jenks - 07/13/06 14:21
aww... he's beautiful. :) Congrats to Tonya (and you too of course)!
aww... he's beautiful. :) Congrats to Tonya (and you too of course)!
chicoschica - 07/13/06 13:57
Congrats on aunthood again!
Little Ryan is too sweet - such a face!!
Best wishes to your family -
Cheers!
Congrats on aunthood again!
Little Ryan is too sweet - such a face!!
Best wishes to your family -
Cheers!
nejifer - 07/13/06 12:57
he is really stinkin cute!!!
he is really stinkin cute!!!
07/11/2006 13:35 #25428
bovine demonsCategory: dream
I had a dream last night. I was on an expedition with a dozen people. I was not necessarily the leader but it was apparent I held some authority in the group. We machete our way through lush jungle. The air is heavy and moist, presperation on every square inch of my skin. Foreign insects buzz in my ear and the songs of mysterious birds echo under the canopy. Arms aching from navigating the vegetation we rest only moments when an accidental footstep reveals a narrow staircase leading down into the earth. We light our torches and decend into the unknown.
A gentle breeze begins to blow, turning colder and strengthening with every step, until the breeze becomes a wind, and the wind becomes a gust that extinguishes our flames. 'Why didn't I bring that glow stick!? Fuckity fuck-fuck-fuck'. No sooner does the explicative escape my lips when a faint glow transpires at our feet. A silvery mist of liquid silk surrounds us and we drift into weightlessness. I see Jason. 'Jason what are you doing here?'. He takes my hand and replies, 'I told you to take control of your dreams'. The mist diminishes and we are at the entrance of a great temple.
Great trees groan, their vines swaying gently, leaves falling like summer snow. Pillars of blue Verdite with veins of green support a stone carved peak. Ornate metal work adorns a lone wooden door. We enter a sanctuary and it is still, so still. I cannot hear my footsteps. Our mouths move forming words on our lips yet no sound escapes them. It is scerene, it is peaceful but it is tainted.
A glimer of yellow catches my eye from a distant corner. I yell for everyone to climb, climb anything they can find, but my words fall silent in the mysterious air. A stampede of mad cow-like creatures charges from a darkened corner. Their eyes are a brilliant yellow with red pupils. Their teeth are long and sharp. As if someone hit a switch everything becomes slow motion. Every movement requires great effort. I manage to scrabble onto a stone tomb. One of the beasts glairs into my eyes. This time when I shout, my words are clear, 'I need a screw driver!'. A yellow screwdriver appears on my hand and I jump and stab the beast in the eye. Then I woke up.
A gentle breeze begins to blow, turning colder and strengthening with every step, until the breeze becomes a wind, and the wind becomes a gust that extinguishes our flames. 'Why didn't I bring that glow stick!? Fuckity fuck-fuck-fuck'. No sooner does the explicative escape my lips when a faint glow transpires at our feet. A silvery mist of liquid silk surrounds us and we drift into weightlessness. I see Jason. 'Jason what are you doing here?'. He takes my hand and replies, 'I told you to take control of your dreams'. The mist diminishes and we are at the entrance of a great temple.
Great trees groan, their vines swaying gently, leaves falling like summer snow. Pillars of blue Verdite with veins of green support a stone carved peak. Ornate metal work adorns a lone wooden door. We enter a sanctuary and it is still, so still. I cannot hear my footsteps. Our mouths move forming words on our lips yet no sound escapes them. It is scerene, it is peaceful but it is tainted.
A glimer of yellow catches my eye from a distant corner. I yell for everyone to climb, climb anything they can find, but my words fall silent in the mysterious air. A stampede of mad cow-like creatures charges from a darkened corner. Their eyes are a brilliant yellow with red pupils. Their teeth are long and sharp. As if someone hit a switch everything becomes slow motion. Every movement requires great effort. I manage to scrabble onto a stone tomb. One of the beasts glairs into my eyes. This time when I shout, my words are clear, 'I need a screw driver!'. A yellow screwdriver appears on my hand and I jump and stab the beast in the eye. Then I woke up.
07/08/2006 11:01 #25427
andrew dan-jumbo!Category: celebrity sighting
I arrived at the most chaotic Thursday at the Square to see India Arie. It was PACKED. I was standing in the back corner in an attempt to locate Paul when I look up and see this beautiful man walking my way. Then the facial recognition kicks in...HOLY TOOL BELTS BATMAN, THAT'S ANDREW DAN-JUMBO!!!
OMG that man is so fine. I couldn't even speak, my arms just started flailing in the air in some feeble attempt to grab my phone and take a pic. It just caught me so off guard and I wasn't able to snap a shot before he disappeared into the crowd. Sigh..was a wonderful random celeb sighting. If you have no clue who Andy is, let me show and tell you.
Have you ever watched 'While You Were Out'? He's the talented carpenter/designer on the set. I'm not alone in my vote for sex appeal as he was named in People Magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People' in 2003.
Anyhow, what's very interesting, is that he lives in Buffalo! He was born in Nigeria and raised near London, England. In 1991 he returned to the U.S. and co-founded Eurotek (a commercial and residential construction company that specializes in historic restorations and new home developments in Buffalo) with his brother. (e:PMT)...if you need help with your new mansion, for the love of single women in Buffalo, call him!
OMG that man is so fine. I couldn't even speak, my arms just started flailing in the air in some feeble attempt to grab my phone and take a pic. It just caught me so off guard and I wasn't able to snap a shot before he disappeared into the crowd. Sigh..was a wonderful random celeb sighting. If you have no clue who Andy is, let me show and tell you.
Have you ever watched 'While You Were Out'? He's the talented carpenter/designer on the set. I'm not alone in my vote for sex appeal as he was named in People Magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People' in 2003.
Anyhow, what's very interesting, is that he lives in Buffalo! He was born in Nigeria and raised near London, England. In 1991 he returned to the U.S. and co-founded Eurotek (a commercial and residential construction company that specializes in historic restorations and new home developments in Buffalo) with his brother. (e:PMT)...if you need help with your new mansion, for the love of single women in Buffalo, call him!
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Remember, LEVEL REGATTA July 28,29,30 in good old Y-Town!!!
How big is that boat? If I had to guess I'd say it's a Catalina 25 or 27?
I had my aways message that day as "sail away sail away sail away"! (enya)
Random Dude looks fried in that bottom picture. He didnt take my offer on sunscreen. He's gotta be hurting this week! For the record, I didnt bail due to not feeling hot, although, it definitely bolstered my decision to go with Dan,ha. It was good timing for getting back to school work, as it was already past 4 pm-- and even though I brought my books with me, it just wasnt happening on that boat. :) (not that I got around to much once home, tummy still felt a little funny)
Had fun.. soooo glad I didnt spew. Not sure how well cucumber, spinach & avacado sandwhich would be coming back up! ewwwww!! Next time, I shall remember the dramamine!
Maybe I can hook us up with some jet skiing / jet boat/ski do/ soon. awe yeah.
ooh, Look for my sunglasses, as I didnt find them in my car. Not sure where I left them.. perhaps by Chews tank? They are huge and black.
ok, this was more than a comment :)