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11/26/2008 05:45 #46843

quick pic
Category: halloween
I finally got the Halloween pics, but I don't have enough time to post everything right now. Here is a quick picture from Halloween as Morticia and Gomez. I'll post more pics next time, as well as fancy ones from the St. Andrew's Ball this weekend!

Happy Turkey Day in advance!


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ladycroft - 12/01/08 04:09
Joshua: yes, he grew the stache just for the costume, then we coated it with a bit of mascara to make it black. he doesn't 'rock the stache' normally. yes, that is purple lipstick!
metalpeter - 11/26/08 19:23
Wow great picture, it really is.
joshua - 11/26/08 12:48
Nice :) Did he grow the moustache for the costume or has he been rocking the moustache? I think the last picture I saw he didn't have one. That lipstick color on you I'm having trouble distinguishing... I think I found another shade that I'm color blind to. That is purple, right?

jenks - 11/26/08 10:10
great pic. :)
leetee - 11/26/08 09:46
You two are so damn cute.
hodown - 11/26/08 09:16
You look totally hot!!!
mrmike - 11/26/08 08:50
Very Nice - gotta love the purple and black suit on Gomez
carolinian - 11/26/08 08:44
You guys really pulled off the Adams family look well. Great costumes!

11/18/2008 15:07 #46743

i'm popeye the sailor woman
Category: adventure
Toot-toot!

I started sailing lessons a few weeks ago. I'm so excited to be learning a new sport that has been on my life list for a looooong time. It is SO much fun!!! The weather is beautiful out these days, not too hot, not too cold, not too humid - just right.

Anyhoo, here are some pics from last week's lessons.


Rory falling out of the boat - we had to practice capsizing so we know what to do when we inevitably do so.
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You have to get over the ropes and swim behind the boat, then put your weight on the dagger board to flip the boat upright - which is what Rory was just about to do.
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Then you oh so ungracefully yank yourself back into the boat with out capsizing it the other way- as I demonstrate here.
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Ta-da!
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Simon (our friend and instructor) gives us a briefing on how to use the 'fun boats'.
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And we're off!
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Between the 5 of us we only had a few minor collisions, and an incident where an ass-tard jet skier decided to tow another jet ski right in front of me and Rory - and then yells at me to "stop my boat". What an ass monkey.


Such a pleasant way to spend a beautiful afternoon!
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metalpeter - 11/18/08 19:59
Glad things are going well for you lesson wise have fun. That water looks so calm.
janelle - 11/18/08 15:34
I really want one of those kinds of boats to sail, but we have to save money for a roof =(

11/13/2008 15:36 #46675

cambodia...so awesome
Category: photos
I'm finally working on Cambodia and Vietnam photos! I swear it. See?


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metalpeter - 11/13/08 19:24
Interesting photo, I look forward to seeing more of them

11/09/2008 09:35 #46611

IBS i still hate you!
Category: potpourri
Ugh. My IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) has been acting up something FIERCE this week. I'm probably much more stressed with work than my mind believes, thus my body is reacting with vengeance. Meep. I even took a day off work I was SO sick...and that's unusual. I hope it gets better soon.

I started another 'Life List' activity this week; Sailing lessons! I've always wanted to learn to sail and now I'm finally taking a course. It makes me so happy to finally be doing all these things I could only dream of before. My life is turning out to be just great! I forgot my camera this round but I'll be sure to bring it next week and get some action shots, presumably of me capsizing my little boat.

Meanwhile we celebrated 7 months together yesterday!

ajay - 11/14/08 13:08
This might be of interest: :::link:::
tinypliny - 11/10/08 18:32
That is amazing. I think the bio-excellence centre that belongs to UB built on Roswell Campus has many of these environmentally friendly features that you mention, (e:joshua).
joshua - 11/10/08 13:49
I've visited a LEED-certified facility before. Building heat was derived from the production machines, waterless urinals, reclaimed rain water, natural fabrics everywhere, biodegradable chairs,(and even edible, if you're trapped in the office for months), intelligent use of motion sensors over cubicles, etc. It was pretty impressive... I couldn't possibly list all of the details, but the facility was built through the prism of LEED, sustainable site planning and environmental responsibility. It is the only facility of its kind that I've seen out of hundreds thus far - purpose built for eco-friendliness.
ladycroft - 11/10/08 13:29
LEED-AP stands for: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Accredited Professional
tinypliny - 11/09/08 19:01
Congrats. :) What is LEED-AP?
theecarey - 11/09/08 17:39
weird, I forgot it was so close..I'm just behind ya on the 7th month mark-- the 22nd.

jenks - 11/09/08 17:15
Sounds like everything is going really well. :D congrats!
metalpeter - 11/09/08 10:10
First of all congrats on the 7 months. Second I wish you luck on the sailing that would be really cool to know to go with the Open Water Scuba.

11/03/2008 04:55 #46484

halloween
Category: halloween
Well, thanks to everyone who posted photos of the Halloween party! I'm so sad I couldn't be there, it's always one of my favorite nights of the year.

I had a lot of fun at the Gangsters and Molls Monster Ball. Although I'd say about 80% of the guys were all dressed alike: black pants, black shirt, white tie.

Apparently I did a good job cutting my wig because people thought it was my real hair and asked if I had gotten a special haircut just for the event. They didn't believe me when I told them there was golden brown locks to the middle of my back tucked neatly under that short,short bob! Yah...I know what you're thinking...LOOOOOOOOOTS of bobby pins, that's how.

The next night we did Morticia and Gomez Adams but I was disappointed so few people dressed up. LAME. The Tina Turner impersonator was entertaining and Rory knows everyone who works there so we go to eat for free. I guess I can't complain there!

I'll get photos put up very soon! Happy Halloween everyone :)
metalpeter - 11/03/08 18:04
I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures, glad you had a good time.