Ladycroft's Journal

07/21/2006 14:50 #25433

i miss you gramma
Category: potpourri

I'm putting together letters for work. I assist international students through the admissions and immigration process at Canisius. I get a report print-out of every letter generated so I can keep track of this process. When I opened up one of these reports my Gramma's address showed up. I was confused at first, thought I was seeing things. Then I realized it was in Ontario. Euclid Avenue is not exactly a super common street name but the fact that it was the same house number really hit me. Then I opened my phone to get a number and my Gramma's number popped up. I really, really miss her.

07/20/2006 12:42 #25432

lament for aqua mouse
Category: potpourri

I enjoy riding my bike. Sometimes I'm tired or my ass hurts but I get used to it in a few minutes and I'm ok. Overall I look forward to my daily commute to and from work. I'm getting used to seeing familiar cars pass me by, other regular cyclists on the road and little old ladies watering their flower gardens in moo-moos and slippers. I've only had one negative incident where some fuck-ass actually honked at me and told me to get out of his way; I was in the bicycle lane on Richmond. Yep, minding my own beeswax in my private lane and some gorilla in an ice cream truck gives me grief.

Really my point is I miss Aqua Mouse. She went out in a blaze of glory, literally. So, she's off the road and the market for parts. Meep.

libertad - 07/21/06 10:26
I don't always follow the rules all the time. Sometimes I ride on the sidewalk even though it is illegal. When I have to do this, I try and be extra cautious of pedestrians.

leetee - 07/21/06 10:11
Yeah, i'm so bad at not following street rules while riding my bike. As you know, (e:Ladycroft) ! I know how much it reflects poorly on other riders. I know that i should be following the rules. It's just so dangerous to follow those rules because no one sees me there as a cyclist. I guess, for me, it's a bit of a vicious circle... what came first, the lack of respect for cyclists or the cyclists being road anarchists?

jenks - 07/21/06 06:14
yeah I agree- IF we follow the rules on our bikes, we should be treated right. But if those who want the best of both worlds- on the sidewalks, AND in the road- not stopping at red lights since "lights are for cars", etc- they deserve to be honked at.

metalpeter - 07/20/06 20:18
It is verry true that drivers don't often reconize bikes and don't know the rules about them and don't get them. One of the other problems is that some people who ride bikes in the street don't follow those laws. That hurts people who ride them the right way and do what they are supposed to do. Do you remember a few years back when the cops supposidly beat up some bikers near wilson farms on elmwood and summer. That was actully a rally that was supposed to bring more awareness of bikers in the street. Then the other factor is that often people ridding bikes don't go as fast as cars so that upset drivers who have to be somewhare 10 minutes ago or arn't patient enough to relise you have the same right to be there as them.

libertad - 07/20/06 19:09
It really burns me up when motorists fail to recognize that bicyclists have every right to be there. We are bound by the same laws, we are to go with traffic and obey all traffic signals and such. As theecarey would say "Gasholes!"

07/18/2006 15:35 #25431

sail away, sail away, sail away
Category: sailing

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?

vincent - 07/18/06 20:24
Remember, LEVEL REGATTA July 28,29,30 in good old Y-Town!!!

kara - 07/18/06 17:15
How big is that boat? If I had to guess I'd say it's a Catalina 25 or 27?

theecarey - 07/18/06 16:29
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 :)

07/14/2006 15:11 #25430

L L L
Category: 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

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.

kookcity2000 - 07/14/06 21:53
Ryan your boobs are woefully inadequate in the last picture

libertad - 07/14/06 19:03
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.

nejifer - 07/14/06 16:10
love the pics!! we rule!!