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08/25/2007 11:27 #40722
Float Like a ButterflyThe Butterfly Conservatory
08/19/2007 16:13 #40622
My WeekendSunday
mmm.. nice, lazy day. Made giant sandwiches and had corn on the cob.
Saturday
As (e:Uncutsaniflush,40618) mentioned, we had a very nice day on one of our "mini adventures". I had a good time. It was nice to not have to concern ourselves with when (e:Uncutsaniflush) needed to be back so he could be rested and/or ready for work. We just went, and let our moods take us to where we wanted to go... i love love love doing that!
I took a few pictures... ha ha ha... thank goodness we have an extra memory stick for our camera!
At the Seneca Park Zoo
And, as (e:Uncutsaniflush) mentioned, we also went to St. Joseph's Park in downtown Rochester. I have a few teaser pics i took. I will save the interesting arty ones for a later time.
The front
the back
and a gift left behind inside the park itself
Friday
My friend and former neighbor, Kirsten and i got together. As i mentioned about, oh, 10 weeks ago, (e:LeeTee,39608) and (e:LeeTee,40244) Kirsten's dogs Ava and Nolan got it together and made some babies. Well, Kirsten is giving all the puppies to their new humans this weekend... so we hung out with them and i snapped A LOT of pictures.
Here are a few of Ava, Nolan and as many of the 7 puppies i could take. Damn, they move fast. Sorry for the blurry ones... but sometimes, the picture is just too cute to not post!
OK, this one is only funny to me because as i was eating dinner and trying to pet the puppies but not let them steal my dinner, Nolan was busy trying to make more puppies!
Nolan is so hard to get a good picture of since he is so dark and the flash makes him look all shinny. Here he is, with a leaf or something hanging out of his mouth!
mmm.. nice, lazy day. Made giant sandwiches and had corn on the cob.
Saturday
As (e:Uncutsaniflush,40618) mentioned, we had a very nice day on one of our "mini adventures". I had a good time. It was nice to not have to concern ourselves with when (e:Uncutsaniflush) needed to be back so he could be rested and/or ready for work. We just went, and let our moods take us to where we wanted to go... i love love love doing that!
I took a few pictures... ha ha ha... thank goodness we have an extra memory stick for our camera!
At the Seneca Park Zoo
And, as (e:Uncutsaniflush) mentioned, we also went to St. Joseph's Park in downtown Rochester. I have a few teaser pics i took. I will save the interesting arty ones for a later time.
The front
the back
and a gift left behind inside the park itself
Friday
My friend and former neighbor, Kirsten and i got together. As i mentioned about, oh, 10 weeks ago, (e:LeeTee,39608) and (e:LeeTee,40244) Kirsten's dogs Ava and Nolan got it together and made some babies. Well, Kirsten is giving all the puppies to their new humans this weekend... so we hung out with them and i snapped A LOT of pictures.
Here are a few of Ava, Nolan and as many of the 7 puppies i could take. Damn, they move fast. Sorry for the blurry ones... but sometimes, the picture is just too cute to not post!
OK, this one is only funny to me because as i was eating dinner and trying to pet the puppies but not let them steal my dinner, Nolan was busy trying to make more puppies!
Nolan is so hard to get a good picture of since he is so dark and the flash makes him look all shinny. Here he is, with a leaf or something hanging out of his mouth!
theecarey - 08/22/07 20:19
ok, that pick of you and the puppies and "nolan trying to make more puppies" is perfect. That needs to be printed out and placed somewhere for anytime anyone needs a chuckle. priceless!
The puppies are too cute and I want them. Great shot of Nolan Jr! I really want (i think) a dog someday. Pugs,Boston Terriers and Labs are my faves. All these pics make me pine for one!
I look forward to other pics from your outing. What you have up so far are great!
ok, that pick of you and the puppies and "nolan trying to make more puppies" is perfect. That needs to be printed out and placed somewhere for anytime anyone needs a chuckle. priceless!
The puppies are too cute and I want them. Great shot of Nolan Jr! I really want (i think) a dog someday. Pugs,Boston Terriers and Labs are my faves. All these pics make me pine for one!
I look forward to other pics from your outing. What you have up so far are great!
paul - 08/19/07 20:06
Okay, I hate furry animals but those dogs are really cute.
Okay, I hate furry animals but those dogs are really cute.
mrmike - 08/19/07 19:34
What eyes!
What eyes!
jenks - 08/19/07 18:52
ooh ooh ooh I love them!
I just spent my saturday night in gasport, at a "meet n' greet" for the rescue I'm working with- and took 69 pictures of people and dogs.
ooh ooh ooh I love them!
I just spent my saturday night in gasport, at a "meet n' greet" for the rescue I'm working with- and took 69 pictures of people and dogs.
metalpeter - 08/19/07 16:58
Nice pictures of the pupies and dogs. I think my favorite picture is the second one of the butterfly it looks like it is about to take a drink of someones juice, not sure if it is really but both butterfly pictures are great.
Nice pictures of the pupies and dogs. I think my favorite picture is the second one of the butterfly it looks like it is about to take a drink of someones juice, not sure if it is really but both butterfly pictures are great.
08/17/2007 10:47 #40592
AppliedI just applied for a job at the new PetSmart location on Elmwood.
Their online application was interesting. It was more a personality test than anything else, asking if i strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree to questions like "people are annoying".
Since i tend to be way too honest, i hope the fact that i told them i do need to have specific days off in the future isn't an issue.
They have a pretty strict dress code, too, so i think my tattoos will be covered. If i get an interview, i need to make sure my hair covers all my earrings, too. Only one allowed per ear... yipes!
In other employment news, i had dinner with my neighbour last night (mmmm........ Falafel Bar). She has been telling me for years that i would be good working in the same field she works in -- with the developmentally disabled. I'm very interested. She says i need to get my drivers licence first. But that she might take me to work one day, just to understand, exactly, what the job entails. Her recommendation, if i want to pursue it, would be to take a volunteer position until i can write the test that all potential state employees must write. Then, she can hire me....
Their online application was interesting. It was more a personality test than anything else, asking if i strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree to questions like "people are annoying".
Since i tend to be way too honest, i hope the fact that i told them i do need to have specific days off in the future isn't an issue.
They have a pretty strict dress code, too, so i think my tattoos will be covered. If i get an interview, i need to make sure my hair covers all my earrings, too. Only one allowed per ear... yipes!
In other employment news, i had dinner with my neighbour last night (mmmm........ Falafel Bar). She has been telling me for years that i would be good working in the same field she works in -- with the developmentally disabled. I'm very interested. She says i need to get my drivers licence first. But that she might take me to work one day, just to understand, exactly, what the job entails. Her recommendation, if i want to pursue it, would be to take a volunteer position until i can write the test that all potential state employees must write. Then, she can hire me....
drew - 08/18/07 11:04
Wait until you see the crap I get from my church when I get a tattoo.
Wait until you see the crap I get from my church when I get a tattoo.
tinypliny - 08/18/07 10:32
and here I thought only doctors were blighted with dress expectations!
and here I thought only doctors were blighted with dress expectations!
james - 08/18/07 10:26
Harrold, did you see that young employee with all those earings and tatoos!
Well, I for one refuse to purchase kitty litter from someone who isn't conservatively dressed. Let us take our buisness to someplace for frumpy Harold. Good day!
Dress codes violate the Geneva Conventions, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Ten F-in Commandments.
Harrold, did you see that young employee with all those earings and tatoos!
Well, I for one refuse to purchase kitty litter from someone who isn't conservatively dressed. Let us take our buisness to someplace for frumpy Harold. Good day!
Dress codes violate the Geneva Conventions, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Ten F-in Commandments.
libertad - 08/18/07 09:17
I sold a few years of my life to petsmart....i mean i worked for petsmart for years. Actually in their call center in Brockport. They are closing that i heard. Seriously though, that will probably be a fun job for you so long as you aren't applying for management and have no desires to move up. What was your response to "do you think people are annoying?" I think I would have to lie on that one ;)
I sold a few years of my life to petsmart....i mean i worked for petsmart for years. Actually in their call center in Brockport. They are closing that i heard. Seriously though, that will probably be a fun job for you so long as you aren't applying for management and have no desires to move up. What was your response to "do you think people are annoying?" I think I would have to lie on that one ;)
fellyconnelly - 08/17/07 13:49
i love petsmart!
i love petsmart!
janelle - 08/17/07 12:22
I've worked with people with developmental disabilities for four years going on five soon. It's a long story about why I have an MA in Criminal Justice but work in this field. The short answer is, I love it. Feel free to e-mail if you want another person's perspective on the field!
I've worked with people with developmental disabilities for four years going on five soon. It's a long story about why I have an MA in Criminal Justice but work in this field. The short answer is, I love it. Feel free to e-mail if you want another person's perspective on the field!
08/14/2007 15:23 #40537
Lucky Bitch!For all those times i am feeling downtrodden, unloved or just plain blah, i need to remind myself, or have a perma-link in my brain to the great things i have. Simple and complex, i am fortunate.
First and most importantly, i have a husband who loves, respects, cherishes and supports me. That alone makes me very fortunate.
OK, so i don't have a lot of friends. I'm an odd sort; a strange combination of a offbeat awkward weirdo that enjoys boring 50's housewifey things. However, the friends i do have i trust. Completely. And they rock.
I also have more material things that i need. And sometimes, finding more makes a girl happy.
Like shoes! What girl doesn't just adore a new pair of shoes?! OK, so my version of shoes aren't so girly. But they are cute and i love them and they were a bargain (the Marshals on Delaware for $19.99 a pair!).
First and most importantly, i have a husband who loves, respects, cherishes and supports me. That alone makes me very fortunate.
OK, so i don't have a lot of friends. I'm an odd sort; a strange combination of a offbeat awkward weirdo that enjoys boring 50's housewifey things. However, the friends i do have i trust. Completely. And they rock.
I also have more material things that i need. And sometimes, finding more makes a girl happy.
Like shoes! What girl doesn't just adore a new pair of shoes?! OK, so my version of shoes aren't so girly. But they are cute and i love them and they were a bargain (the Marshals on Delaware for $19.99 a pair!).
mrdeadlier - 08/16/07 10:58
New userpic: Awesome... just... awesome.
New userpic: Awesome... just... awesome.
mrmike - 08/14/07 17:22
I love chucks -- bought a pair of green ones on my last NYC trip. The Converse website has a Ramones tribute shoe. I've been pining for an orange tie dye pair I saw on Ebay.
I love chucks -- bought a pair of green ones on my last NYC trip. The Converse website has a Ramones tribute shoe. I've been pining for an orange tie dye pair I saw on Ebay.
tinypliny - 08/14/07 17:02
!! I love shoes (all kinds of shoes)!!! If I went slightly berserk and forgot for a day that I need to get groceries and eat and pay my bills, I might end up as the next Imelda Marcos. :)
!! I love shoes (all kinds of shoes)!!! If I went slightly berserk and forgot for a day that I need to get groceries and eat and pay my bills, I might end up as the next Imelda Marcos. :)
mrdeadlier - 08/14/07 16:38
I should, nay I MUST, go out and purchase a pair of those Jackass Cons. I had no idea they existed but now the knowledge will haunt me until I own some.
I should, nay I MUST, go out and purchase a pair of those Jackass Cons. I had no idea they existed but now the knowledge will haunt me until I own some.
08/13/2007 12:36 #40512
Locations?I'm looking for a place to practice driving. Somewhere that doesn't have a lot of busy traffic (yeah, Elmwood on the strip isn't an option -- YET!), maybe some light traffic, open spaces and perhaps a parking lot. Anyone know of such a place?
mrmike - 08/13/07 22:04
Lee, ECC North is a good spot on the weekends, lot of space, parking space to practice with and the like
Lee, ECC North is a good spot on the weekends, lot of space, parking space to practice with and the like
chico - 08/13/07 18:23
I'm only half-joking when I suggest downtown Buffalo on any night except Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
I'm only half-joking when I suggest downtown Buffalo on any night except Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
jenks - 08/13/07 16:22
I learned to drive in an industrial park, after hours. Is there anything like that around here? Lots of different parking lots connected by roads with stop signs etc... Or a big empty parking lot, at least at first.
I learned to drive in an industrial park, after hours. Is there anything like that around here? Lots of different parking lots connected by roads with stop signs etc... Or a big empty parking lot, at least at first.
mimi - 08/13/07 15:41
Oh hey - that brings back memory of drivers ed - I think I drove on Ashland, Norwood, lots of stop signs, practice parallel parking.
Oh hey - that brings back memory of drivers ed - I think I drove on Ashland, Norwood, lots of stop signs, practice parallel parking.
What are those things hanging from the ceiling? Are those butterfly "nests"? They almost look like bats hanging off those bushy things.
I think butterflies are the prettiest piece of happiness you can see flying about. They unfailingly cheer me up in any situation. It's the whole concept of being weightless and fluttering about in a flurry of colour.
Trivia: Did you know that the intense pockets of shaded and nuanced colour on butterfly wings are most often not real colour, but the result of a million scales on their wings acting like a diffraction grating for light?
Oh, and cockroaches should *NOT* have wings. That's just wrong. They can't even fly without making the obnoxious whirring sound and then they land on your face. ew!
damn you leetee! I wanted to go there :( Nice pics
ooh! I have always wanted to go there.