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Thinking that once you move away from the states, you wouldn't get asked what you were planning to do on this holiday. Guess again. I've been asked several time how I planned on celebrating Thanksgiving and whether my family (the Burs) had ever experienced the decadence of marking a holiday that ultimately ruined the placement of Native Americans in society.
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First, there was the mention of the forth coming holiday on a US TV program the lil one watches. She's taken to this American show which has done it's fair share of educating her on loads of things she has no reason to know exist like: sweet sixteens, girl scouts and apparently Thanksgiving. Upon hearing that the holiday centered around food, she began to ask if we could invite folk over to celebrate and what the menu would be consisted of. With the mention of sweet potatoes with marshmallows – she went team turkey day all the way!
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Now, I tried to delve deep down and find the enthusiasm. Once when I asked my mom why she, as an immigrant, celebrated Thanksgiving – she told me she had no choice. Since the schools did such an amazing job inundating her kids about the importance of the holiday. As soon as Halloween past, we'd start asking about Thanksgiving. Instead of fighting it, she went whole hog into the festivities. To which, I have amazing memories from those dinners growing up and thought that Lil Burs should have some of those too.
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It is now 6.45pm and that turkey is still nicely wrapped in the fridge. Instead, our Thanksgiving dinner will be fish with risotto or maybe a stir-fry. Over which I'll quietly give thanks for this wonderful life I have. And rejoice in the fact that I live in a country that hasn't badgered me into the deep seeded need to be thankful on this last Thursday of the month.
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*the only reason to have Thanksgiving was to have it be a marker for the start of the Christmas season. But since stores and commercials begin right after Halloween now, there's even less of a reason for it to be around. Though I'm all for getting our tree this weekend, to launch the start of the greatest holiday ever created!!!*


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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
What Would You Do?
With the impending move to the Coast of Sunshine we have the dilemma over whether we take the resident Nutbar with us.
Blair is adamant we do.
I am a bit up in the air. I love her to bits but I am also practical to the stress of moving a family of six to another country, the hassles of gaining rental properties with a dog, the new climate, the paralysis tick and heartworm etc etc. Not to mention the $1162 quote we have received to transport her there.
When it comes down to it, if Blair won't budge he won't budge but .....
What would you do? Would you deal with the judder bars and go with your heart or deal with the heartache of leaving her and go with the easier bump free ride??
And it you just comment "I don't like dogs so don't take her", be warned I will tell you to get a life as I want you to think outside the square and look at the bigger picture, if you don't like dogs think of something you do love.
40 comments:
I understand your dilemma but it would break my heart to leave my dog behind. Wouldn't she be in quarantine for a spell? You could sneak her into your rental after then...
- January 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM
- Jules said...
Anonymous: Doesn't have to be in quarantine as NZ is such a clean little country.
- January 30, 2008 at 10:22 AM
- Kate said...
I don't know what you should do. We had a lovely beagle that we adored, but he was so naughty and so much work. We tried training him, but in all honesty.. probably didn't try hard enough. When Amelia was born, it started to stress me out, being at home with this naughty dog.. I couldn't have my friends over, and after he trashed one of our bedrooms (put holes in the wall etc), we made the hard decision to find him a new home. It was awful. Joseph and I stood on the front lawn and bawled as he happily jumped in this guys car, and off he went. We STILL miss him, but we both felt it was the best thing for our familly, which was our priority. Whatever decision you make, there will be heart ache of some kind.. ((hugs)) - sucks either way huh?
- January 30, 2008 at 10:27 AM
- rand(om) bites said...
Oh Jules, you know what I'm gonna say - Nutbar is family. Everyone re-adjusts and all it takes is a bit of time. How important is Nutbar to the kids as well? Sure it's going to be a little tough with the initial move but it's going to be like that either way. That photo is priceless! x
- January 30, 2008 at 11:26 AM
- CaramelKitKat said...
In my mind, animals that live with you are firmly, well and truely, without a shadow of a doubt, family. That crazily gorgeous face is so full of goodness and love that I am sure the financial cost will pale in comparison.
If the cost still stings, look on the bright side: Blair can have 'his way', and you can use this to your advantage later; win-win ;o)
- January 30, 2008 at 12:01 PM
- Chris H said...
Being the incredibly PRACTICAL person I am.. I would not take her, unless money is not an issue! You know we just re-home'd our dog Izzy for reasons we felt were valid. Sometimes you have to do something you really don't want to...
- January 30, 2008 at 12:13 PM
- Name: Lynise said...
gosh this is a hard one, and I'm very much a dog person (love my three darlings to bits) but I'm also very practical and it would be a real toughie. For me I would have to consider all the contributing factors. For example, if it were me one of my dogs is old (11 human years) and has a plethora of health issues that have just started in the past year. I know he will probably only live another 1 - 2 years max so I would look at re-homing him and would hope one of my siblings would take him.
On the other hand, my bichon and toy poodle are both young and have a lot of years left to enjoy. I would want to take them with me but if I was going across to live in rental accomodation I would leave them in NZ temporarily while I settled in and found accmomdation where I could house him. In regards to sneaking a dog into a property that does not allow pets, I sucessfully took an ex tenent of mind to tenancy medication and won $2500 off them for breach of contract and damage to the property (chewed on a door and a few other minor things) but as they took the property knowing a dog was not permitted then got one at a later stage the mediator termed it a breech of contract and ruled in my favour. (very expensive mistake on their part).
anyway, as I was saying, I would settle in then look at bringing my two over to a property where they had allowed pets. (a reference from an existing landlord would be a huge help so remember to get one of those if you think you may take him).
- January 30, 2008 at 12:58 PM
- Spiky Zora Jones said...
Jules...poor little snookie wookums has to go with you. Nutbar loves you and the rest of family. She's looking at you right there in that photo...thinking how wonderful it's going to be In Oz.
She wuffs you or is that woofs you? Ha.
ciao jules...nice post and she is beautiful.
- January 30, 2008 at 1:26 PM
- Danni said...
As expensive as it is, I couldnt leave my baby behind... can you leave her with someone for a while and once you're settled and saved some cash bring her over then???
- January 30, 2008 at 1:36 PM
- Jules said...
Kate: I know babes, Saffy is a bit of a chewer but mostly because she is bored since I couldn't walk her for ages. But back into it next week so she should be sweet.
Mary: Softy!!
CKK: Double softy!!
Chris: I must admit I found it hard to believe you were rehoming Izzy after all the wonderful things you say about her but, when she is going as somewhere as cool as Anne's then it makes more sense. You can still visit and check up on her too. It's a hard one.
Lynise: Left comment on your blog
Spiky: She does woof me very muttley.
Danni: I keep getting all these lovely comments from you but can't find out who you are. Email me: firstname.lastname@example.com if you want to let me in on your blog life!! PS, that is what I am planning on doing, hve her stay with Mum and Dad for a month.
- January 30, 2008 at 1:44 PM
- Miss Beck said...
OK, I've never had a massive attachment to any animal and do you know, my initial answer is "Find her an amazing home there and leave her". That is my practical side but then all I could think of was "Imagine how sad and devestated Nutbag would be"
They say animals know what's going on and can mourn when their owner dies etc, so imagine having all the kids, blair and you taken away from her forever.
Look at that face!!
- January 30, 2008 at 1:50 PM
- AlleyCat said...
I couldn't leave my cat behind: she is part of my family!!!!
What a great photo - she really does look like she woofs u berry muttley!!!
I supose you've checked out a few quotes to see if the cost can't be reduced?
Good luck!
- January 30, 2008 at 2:44 PM
- Anne said...
Don't honestly know. I am thinking more along the lines of going with your heart. The expense - well it is a one of!
If you leave her you will find it really hard - also dificult start in a new country with a dog as well as kids.
As you know we have just 'abdopted' Izzy - and you should see her, she does seem to be happy and settling in, so if you do make the decision to leave her behind at least you know you can find someone that loves her and that she will love as well.
- January 30, 2008 at 3:16 PM
- Mellisa said...
I would leave her behind with a loving family too ... Like Beck, I am not really an animal lover/owner.
It is a lot of money to transport her and the other thing is the rental properties that don't allow dogs/cats could have you looking for a while?!
I'm sure you will go with your heart and which ever way that is, will be right.
- January 30, 2008 at 3:59 PM
How about leaving the dog with some friends until you are settled, and then have her sent over?
I had to leave my cat behind when I moved to the USA, but the quarantine is a lot harder - and we live in Arizona (and she's a fluffy black persian). Eventually, when we are in a house - she will be coming over.
I'm sorry you have to make a decision like this - good luck.
- January 30, 2008 at 4:11 PM
- KittyMeow said...
I'm really against giving up a pet once you have bought it. IMHO you buy it knowing it will live for 10years plus and so it becomes part of your family. Leaving it behind after it has spent its whole life adoring you is too cruel IMHO.
Practical Schmactical ;-)
When my parents decided they wanted to live in Tassie after 10 years in WA we took one kitty with us on the two week road trip across the south of Australia. We were always a hit at the caravan parks with a cat on a lead *shock*. Later after we had settled in Tas, Dad flew back to WA to pick up the remaining kitty and bring her to her new home.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a rental in QLD - maybe you could even offer some extra bond to cover the doggy. :-)
- January 30, 2008 at 4:14 PM
- Hippygal said...
Tough one but if you can afford to take her then do it. And hopefully you will find somewhere to rent which will take her.
- January 30, 2008 at 6:02 PM
How come it is always the Mum that has to be the practical one hey?!! Blair is thinking with his heart and you are trying to think with your head as well. It is really tricky.
Yep, finding a rental is going to be a bit harder maybe if you have a dog because lots of people like to say no pets on their leases...but...you will get one eventually, not every land lord does that.
I think if I were in your shoes I'd be having the same thoughts as you, but in the end, leaving her behind would be like leaving a family member (even a smelly hairy expensive one!!)
But whatever you do, don't feel guilty for the rest of your days! You'll make a decision that is the best for everybody.
- January 30, 2008 at 6:08 PM
If i founda beautiful home to leave her with, where she would be as loved then I would say leave her, because you are assured that she will be taken care of, and it's so expensive....i dunno....so tricky!
- January 30, 2008 at 8:11 PM
you said it yourself, you love her to bits ... she has to go. If you dont take her, she'll find away to hunt you down, stalk you and make your life miserable without her. LOL
With those awesome tits of yours, just flash a potential landlord and you should have it made :)
- January 30, 2008 at 9:01 PM
- Ms Smack said...
EEK, tough choice. The above comments echo my sentiments. I'd take her, but as Danni suggested, get settled first. Leave her safe with someone, get your shit sorted and send for her. With a face like that, damn, i'd be worried she'd haunt me if I didn't take her LOL
- January 31, 2008 at 2:34 AM
- Jayne said...
It's a tough one Jules & I know what you're going through. I took my Staffie Mungo to Kenya with me, but from there, we went to Saudi, where Staffies were banned. We actually relocated grandma to England, paid for Mungo to do 6mths in quarantine & then about a year later, flew him & grandma back to SA. Bloody dog had as many airmiles as we did. Fast forward a few more years, we came here & grandma wasn't capable of looking after herself at home, alone in SA. Mungo was on the list of dogs forbidden to enter the UAE (fucking ironic that some rag'ead with wasta had a pitbull in Dubai but Staffies not allowed in?) I knew that Mungo would literally make himself ill if he didn't live with one of us, so I took the decision to have him put to sleep. He was 10yrs old, but still a puppy in my eyes :-) It broke my heart & to this day I still feel gutted that I was forced into a corner. He gave us so much pleasure.
If it was me, I'd fork out the cost of taking Nutbar with you, especially if the kids are attached to him, but I'd also understand if it wasn't an option. My only wish is that he be happily resettled with a family who loved him the same, if that's possible.
- January 31, 2008 at 9:17 AM
- Kitty said...
what smack said.
she is a smart biatch.
- January 31, 2008 at 9:27 AM
- Linda said...
My friends have taken their cat & dog from Australia to Bangkok to the US and now back to Singapore all in the last 8 years. It just depends on you really. Not very good advice I know :)
- January 31, 2008 at 1:28 PM
- chercher71 said...
Hi, I live in brisbane and to tell you the truth i would leave her behind. Its really hard at the moment to get rental properties and they always prefer someone without pets. I have been looking at moving recently and nearly every house we have looked at says no pets. We have a dog too and are up in the air whether we should move or not.
- January 31, 2008 at 3:19 PM
- M58 said...
Hi there, I could not leave my dog, I have my dog who has weekends with my ex and I miss him so much, I am thinking of working overseas next year and will definately take him with me, still, its a choice only you can make for yourself, and I'm sure you'll make the right one for your situation....
Cheers and good luck
PS it is very interesting following your blog as the countdown begins to the big shift...
- January 31, 2008 at 5:56 PM
- kathrynoh said...
Take the dog and leave one of the kids behind, that way you save money in the long run :D
As far as getting a rental property, I assume you'll be looking for a house so that will make it easier with a dog. Getting a flat that allows pets is near impossible but I never have trouble renting a house with my dog.
- January 31, 2008 at 10:39 PM
- Jules said...
miss beck: I know babes, look at that face. She has been groomed today and looks a picture!!
alleycat: Have got a few quotes but the last one I got was recommended me by a well known breeder.
anne: I think the heart is going to win, I think you are the winner taking on Izzy too!!
mellissa: If we can't find somewhere to live we'll just come bunk down with you, Saffy will love it (aka Nutbar)
akg: That is my plan, leave Saffy with Mum and Dad for a month and then send her over, just make sure we get a property that allows dogs.
kittymeow: I know, she is part of the family and it is so hard. And she loves me!!
hippygal: we can wing it somehow, sell the cat maybe??
betty: maybe I could leave blair behind instead, he's hairy and smelly??
airlie: it is tricky, schmicky, conticky!!
leenie: I'll remember that one Leenie, make most of tits, make most of tits.
ms smack: she already haunts me now!!
jayne: what a great mission your doggy has been on. And grandma!!
kitty: ditto kitto.
linda: aaaah, but it is good advice cos it shows me how easily it can be done and work!! thanx
chercher71: I've heard there is a big rental shortage over there. Good time to get an investment property in the coast huh?? Let me pose this question to you, now that you have your lovely doggy, would you give her/him up??
m58: do you actually share your DOG or are you using dog as a metaphor for a kid?? If you do share the actual dog I think that's great!! How will the ex feel about dog moving overseas?? Will he go for custody??
- January 31, 2008 at 10:41 PM
- Cazzie!!! said...
I love my dog Bondi to bits, if I was moving interstate I would take him with us. But, to move overseas I would find him a loving family home to go to.
Last year here in Oz a crate with some animals was left out in the sun and they died. They were to be transported to England. It was only when the family arrived in England they found out the tragedy. The airline was sued big time. No compensation can replace the dog though, they would be better off having found them a new home I reckon.
Just my 2 cents..love him, but find him a nice new home with a nice family I reckon.
- January 31, 2008 at 10:43 PM
- Jules said...
kathrynoh: Definitely a house, think I would look for a flat with my crazy ensemble of kids?? Although, could leave one or two of the kids behind, great idea!!
Cazzie: But would you really?? If it came to the crunch would you really say goodbye to your family pet?? Who would you give it to?? That was a suitably horrific story too darl, thanx!! We lucky here that we would pick her up straight from the plane, no days in the sun!! Could even come on our flight if the house was sussed first, of course we would have to be downgraded from first class and she wouldn't be allowed in the paraplegic toilets!!
- January 31, 2008 at 10:47 PM
- Wanna_B_slimmer said...
I would have thought it would be near impossible to rent a house with a dog... I would wait and see what the rental market is like... then make up your mind...
I am not an animal lover either... but just looking at that photo makes me see nutbar is just as crazy as you are so yeah take the dog with you... you will find a way...
- January 31, 2008 at 10:47 PM
- Jules said...
Wanna: I have emailed a real estate agent in Nambour and asked about the dog thing and she said that most people pretty sweet as long as the yard was fenced. She is crazy darling, suits me well, although I don't have a tongue that looks like a small child's leg!!
- January 31, 2008 at 10:51 PM
- chercher71 said...
Jules, Honestly-i don't know, it would have to be a great house. My kids would all go into depression if we got rid of him, they drive me crazy as it is now. I know it wouldn't bother hubby he never wanted a dog at all, so i just went and bought my little pepper (black and white mini foxie and no i didn't name him..lol) and bought him home. Had him for 2 years now, be a hard decision to make i wouldn't like to be in your position...Good Luck though
- February 1, 2008 at 1:52 AM
- M58 said...
Yep Jules, the ex and me have an amicable arrangement, he often rings and says can he have him, and almost every Saturday morning picks him up and drops him off on Monday avo. ( he is a night shift worker) I dont mind at all, my boys are 18 and 20 so no custody battles there. I know he loves the dog as much as I do, when and if I decide to travel overseas, well that could pose a sticky problem..
- February 1, 2008 at 9:05 AM
- Steph said...
I don't like dogs so don't take her......oh wait, I wasn't supposed to say that was I. Dammit.
I think it's too expensive and it's going to be an added problem when you're trying to find accommodation, therefore, I would try to find her a good home in NZ.
Don't hate. You did ask!!
- February 1, 2008 at 3:53 PM
- Jenniy said...
Personally, I couldn't stand to leave mine behind. However, I do understand why you're having problems making a decision. A friend of mine has a husband in the military and had to move to Hawaii a couple years ago. They had a dog in CO, but couldn't take him to Hawaii because, even though it's still the US, there was a waiting period where the dog had to be kenneled and watched for like 3 or more months to make sure he was healthy enough to enter Hawaii. They decided to give him to a friend instead because they didn't want to put him through all of that.
- February 2, 2008 at 2:06 AM
- Middle Child said...
Forget the diticks and heartworm...oour dog has Atvantix and heartworm as a routine on the calendar, and he's 13, lived in the city and country. Its more a matter of money and housing. Whatever you do make sure he has a really good home preferable yours but if not at least someone you know will be kind and love him.
- February 2, 2008 at 4:17 PM
- Tania said...
I think your decision to take her is in direction relation to how much a part of your family she is. If she's family there's no decision to make! That's how I feel about my dogs, I wouldn't hesitate.
- February 3, 2008 at 9:31 AM
- Jadey 0:-) said...
There is no way in hell either of my two would be left behind when I moved anywhere. They are a part of the family. no cost is too much.
- February 6, 2008 at 8:03 PM
- crankybee said...
can't be arsed reading all the comments, but I think if B wants to taker her/him, that's fine. HE can organise it! Every single detail of it!!!!
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My friend Pete and I climbed the Arrow Wall on Thursday. It was clear as a bell and warm. T-shirt weather. What a difference a day makes. On Wednesday it snowed while I climbed Son of Easy O 5.8, City Lights 5.8, and Frogs Head 5.6. It had been a while since I climbed at the Arrow Wall and Pete had never really climbed anything in that area before. Pete climbed Limelight 5.7 and I climbed Three Doves 5.8+ before going back to the ground. We also climbed Proctor-Scope 5.9+ and top roped Feast of Fool's 5.10b off of the chain anchors to finish the day. I honestly think the Gunks is the Disneyland of rock climbing areas. Our own Magic Kingdom in New York. If you would like to climb all of the classic routes on the Arrow Wall at the Gunks give us a call at 845-853-5450 or email email@example.com to set up your perfect adventure.
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On the morning of Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, Claude Junior Russell, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Nebo.
A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was born on June 24, 1959. He was the son of the late Charlie and Sally Mae Finley Russell. He was preceded in death by one sister, Dollie Buchanan; and one brother, George Taylor Russell. Claude adored spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren; and enjoyed riding motorcycles with family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Kathy Russell; one son, Matt Russell; one daughter, Jillian Russell; three brothers, Charles Buchanan (Joanie), Richard Buchanan (Kay), and Billy Buchanan; one sister-in-law, Roberta Russell. Claude is also survived by his precious grandchildren, Aiden Russell, Kadence Russell, Hannah Presnell, Bella Owens and Teagan Owens; and a number of nieces and nephews.
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Tomorrow night, Tuesday, July 22, Haydee's is hosting a fundraiser to benefit our favorite neighborhood association, Mt. Pleasant Mainstreet. Between the hours of 6pm and 12am, Haydee's will generously donate a portion of their proceeds to MPMS. Come out and support the organization that brings you our weekly farmers markets, the summer films series, and numerous other great community events. And definitely try the fajitas burrito, it's Courtney's favorite.
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We went skiing yesterday for the first time. After a little while in the learning area, most everyone was riding the chair lifts and skiing down the slope time after time again.
We went with our good friends from Becks Bounty, who were outrageously generous with their ski time and helped us so much. MomtoCherubs worked tirelessly with Annalise even though she was very reisistant the entire time. DadtoCherubs saved the day by taking Annalise down the bigger slope and holding her next to him the whole way down. I think it finally dawned on her how much fun it could be and maybe that was why MomtoCherubs was working so hard with her. Hopefully, next time she will be a better student.
Kezzi is the champion because she was skiing down the expert slope (updated to say that it wasn't an expert slope, just a very scary intermediate one -- sorry, my misunderstanding) after only four hours! She thinks she has found the sport/love of her life. She was so cute with her long, blond braids flying down the slope. They may grow up, but they really don't change all that much.
Besides Annalise, I win the biggest loser award. :) I don't think skiing is a great sport to pick up after 40! I've never been athletic or daring with extreme sports as it is. I finally did gain confidence on the baby hill and after the girls talked me into it, I tried the slope that was the next level up in difficulty. At the top of the first turn, I wiped out, scraping my bare back on the snow until I skidded to a stop. How my bare back could contact the snow after I put on so many layers is crazy. Anyway, after struggling to stand back up, I strugged to get my skis off. Then I struggled to get them back on, realizing the only way down was DOWN. I set off again and became overwhelmed with the speed and lack of control. Nothing I did slowed me down at all. After succumbing to the terror, I decided just to sit down and wipe out rather than hurl myself faster and faster down the slope. That was it. I was done. When I finally got myself picked up, I was in tears from being so frightened.
Thanks to MomtoCherubs encouragement, I did go back to the beginners area so I wouldn't end on that note. DadtoCherubs offered to take me down with him and help me, but I had had enough. Maybe next time I'll brave that since he is an expert skiier who has been skiing since he was two years old.
I did have a great time though. I was worth it all to see the looks on all of the childrens' faces. They were having the time of their lives.
Cherub5 (from Becks Bounty), who is only 8yo, was hilarious as she skiied down the slope with wild abandonment and whooping. Cherub6 was an amazing tropper too as he worked so patiently until he attained the all-important stopping capability. He was so cute and had a constant smile on his face. I still keep laughing over a comment by Cherub6 (5yo) at the Mexican restaurant where he tried "whakamole", aka guacamole, for the first time.
As the title of this post suggests, everyone is hooked. On the way home the kids were full of plans to do it again. Luke is even making plans to move closer to the ski resort when he is grown.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
3 comments:
- daisyblend said...
Good for you for giving it your best shot! I imagine I would have handled it about the same way. We have some friends who are planning a snow boarding trip.... even my spouse thinks they're crazy - and I thought it'd be right up his alley!
- Nathan L. said...
Glad you guys had a great time. Skiing is truly fun.
- Annie said...
I am glad the kids had such a great time, but I share your sentiment about skiing. I hear snowmobiling is fun though....:) Love you guys!
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Good story about how a scrum master that took initiative and changed one of the untouchable scrum practices, the standup). He made it better for his team. It was sad that he was afraid of posting it because of backlash. Why do people take rules made my humans and cling to them as if they were made by God?
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An interesting exchange between Kent & Ron. I remember reading about Appreciative Inquiry a while ago...maybe I will have to give it a second look. Further down in the message trail some posts An Appreciative Retrospective by Diane Larson. Seems like a good start since Barnes & Nobles doesn't carry "The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry" in stock anywhere in Richmond!
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The Software Craftsman's Ethic
From the Software Craftmanship Google group is an interesting document:
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Fire at Eden's Gate: Tom McCall and the Oregon Story
Author: Brent Walth
More than any other American leader of his time, he personified the fight to protect the environment. When so many other politicians talked about being environmentalists, McCall showed how one state could succeed in protecting its beaches, cleaning its rivers and conserving its land. When he told the world in 1971 that Oregon welcomed everyone to visit, "But for heaven's sake, don't come here to live", he sighted a belief that livability stood tall in his state.
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A short time later, officers located a red sedan used during the carjacking and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver took off and there was a short chase.
The two people in the car jumped and ran from the vehicle.
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This was a 35mm print. According to the program, it was provided by Warner Brothers. That seems odd to me, because it is an MGM film, but maybe MGM sold their library to Warner Brothers. In any event, I can't believe Eddie couldn't get a better print. This movie is readily available on DVD - I could have watched it at home and had a much better viewing experience.
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To see the kind of concerns that led to the reformation, watch the following video about childhood obesity in America:
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Farah takes revenge, dumps Shahrukh
Here is the shocker of the year! The leading actor of director Farah Khan's next film is not Shahrukh Khan. It is Akshay Kumar. Titled Tees Maar Khan (TMK), the film is a joint production between the actor's Hari Om Productions and her company (owned jointly with husband Shirish Kunder) Three's Company.
Buzz up!This casting is interesting because Farah is Shahrukh's rakhi sister and Akshay is his arch-rival. Both her previous films had her mooh-bola-bhai in lead roles. Her third film, Happy New Year was to feature him too but he kept sending her back to the writing boards as he wasn't happy with it. When it became clear that in 2010, SRK would finish Ra1 and Don, she dropped the project and approached Akshay for TMK.
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2 Responses to "Farah takes revenge, dumps Shahrukh"
Good for both SRK and Farah. They need to work with other directors.
I wonder if Farah will be able to give big hits with Akshay? What if the film doesnt do MHN/OSN kind of business?
For SRK it is MNIK in 2010; Ra-1 and Don in 2011. Good lineup I think.
This article is trying to stir up bullshit. SRK has his hands full. also farah's hubby wanted to work with AK after Jaaneman…


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Been in Darwin since last Friday, and besides meeting Kim (see pic below) the unofficial tour guide of Darwin from the couch surfing community (search for Permanettourist in the cs community) I've come unstuck when it comes to meeting Darwinians who want to hang out…
So far the couch surfing community has proved to be invaluable. I'll be attending a couch surfing bbq tomorrow… so here's hoping I'll meet some more people to hang with. However, besides couch surfing where else would someone like me who is more than a tourist find people to hang out with?
Well… I've come up with a few avenues one might consider trying, it's an impressive list if I say so myself. In no particular order –
- Couch surfing – Online community of globe-trotting nomads and troubadours. Cheapest way to meet people from all over the world, share your couch and pay it forward… you will be surprised who you encounter.
- Conservation Australia -These guys have been around for awhile. When the dry season begins, volunteers are taken to one of NT's reserves and wildlife parks to help rebuild the natural habitat. It's not only a good way to meet people but you are also doing something good for the environment!
- Vistor Information Centre (31 Smith Street, Darwin NT 0800) – Hang out at this place if you want to meet other tourists who might want to discover Darwin with you. I haven't tried this however I remember going to the centre and was struck by the amount of people browsing the tour catalogues by themselves… It doesn't hurt to ask
- Start your own blog and cultivate your own fan base. Once you have a steady stream of readers let them know your heading off to Darwin and would like to meet your readers. If your good you basically become a travel writer with hardcore fans who would not only love to meet you but would probably go out of there way to help create your itinerary. I guess this is what this blog is all about eh!
- Plenty of Fish – Worlds biggest free online dating service. Need I say more, though it's not as easy as you think it is. If your a guy don't bother trying to find other same sex comrades to hang out with, people join mainly for one reason. Focus on the opposite sex, and make sure your messages are super targeted, don't go for everyone, this is one time where it pays to be nit picky. I'm currently a member and haven't had much success… obviously its much easier the better looking you are.
- okcupid – ditto, however this one is not as big as POF, but seems to be much better set out. Also a member but haven't had much success when using it to meet other Darwinians to hang out.
- Read "The Game" and hit the town red with your magic!
- Swing Dancing at the Railway Club – Occurs every Wednesday at 7:30pm, the music is lively and fun and its free. Last I went I remember making the realisation that Swing Dancing is essentially speed dating incognito.
- Volunteer at the National Trust Council @ Burnett House (4 Burnett Place Darwin 0820) – There are usually some kind of community event organised at Burnett House, to become a volunteer contact firstname.lastname@example.com I've yet to try it, but again will do soon
- Meetup groups – This one is a bit of a misnomer as there are no meetup groups in Darwin, but hey, don't let that stop you from running one yourself! (Update 25/03/12 – I've just started one myself! – http://www.meetup.com/Darwin-Social-Club/)
- Facebook – I'm not even going to put a link for this one, this one should be self evident. Let all your friends know your heading up north and let them introduce their friends to you that might be up north too!
- Sovereign Man Confidential – This one will cost $350 a year, but it's an online community of like minded entrepreneurs. It's basically an investment/expatriation/capital protection newsletter, but one of the benefits is the online interactive forums you have with other members. I'll be making sure I make use of it soon, I only thought of it while writing this post.
- Join a community club in the local area. Again this one is self evident. Just Google "Darwin Clubs" I came up with at least 10-15 interesting clubs around town, ranging from "tripe lovers" to "bushwalkers" to the local 4×4 club.
That's pretty much all I got at the moment. Hence, onwards!…


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My attempt at making my own clothes has begun. I made this skirt a few months ago and today it made its on-air debut.
I'll be honest, this probably wasn't the best choice for a beginner, but with a little help from Mom it turned out great. The pleats take some patience but are so worth it... I think.
I'm so loving all the blogs of designers that post how-to's. I'm completely taking advantage of their great skills in explaining and pattern making. The best part is that you can alter many of then for shorter or longer lengths to custom design them for your own look. Here's the link to the blog that inspired my outfit today!


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Anyway, I finally decided to get the first dose, against my parents' advice (they are very wary of vaccines, unlike me, the crazy bio nerd). I thought about it for a long time since I knew that it had just recently come out. Even though in Texas the governor gave an "Executive Order" to have all young women vaccinated using this vaccine (Gardasil), I was still kind of wary. I guess if in Texas, this was important enough, then in my little town it was supposed to be OK too, right?
Thus, I got my first injection. Surprisingly, after I got it, the nurse actually told me to lie down and stay still for 15 min. Apparently the injection caused some people to faint or something within the first 15 min of administration. Wow. I guess that is really something to look at and be wary of. (And I'm being serious here!)
Anyways, I have to get the next shot within 3 mon, and the last one within 6 mon. Afterwards hopefully I'll be fully protected. Hopefully I won't get cervical cancer sometime in the near future?
Cancerous cells, although not cervical (is colorectal)


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I would very much like to learn to paint portraits like Rembrandt. The artist uses a technique called scumbling, (literally scratching off the paint after it dries) and another called glazing, (building up colors in thin layers) to create this luminous effect. I want to give it a try. Whaddya' think?
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Rembrandt-Self Portrait from 1669
5 comments:
- sophie said...
I think you could do it, no problem. I wish I could paint at all. You have a gift.
- February 27, 2008 at 2:02 PM
- Zach said...
I agree. It's amazing how it looks as if there was a spotlight on his face.
Looks very difficult!
- February 27, 2008 at 7:45 PM
- HeAintThroughWithMeYet said...
I always wanted a painting like that. And I know that you are the man for it!
So what you say......you paint me one???
Love Andrea
- February 27, 2008 at 7:53 PM
See HERE
- February 27, 2008 at 11:51 PM
- Tom Atkins said...
Rembrandt has long been one of my favorite painters. Studying him by trying his techniques sounds like a good idea! (for those of you with talent that is, not the likes of me.)
- February 28, 2008 at 7:55 AM
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I have one of my families favorite cookie recipe to share with everyone. I have to make a double batch of this cookie because my son always wants a whole plate for himself. This was always my dad's favorite cookie at Christmas time. The reason everyone loves this cookie so much is because it melts in your mouth.
Old Fashion Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 pound lard
3 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup peanut butter
3 teaspoons baking soda
Mix lard, brown sugar and white sugar very well. Then add vanilla and peanut butter and mix very good. After that has been mixed add baking soda and flour in and mix very good. The dough will be flaky and that is how it should be. Then you will take dough and form into about one inch ball and place on a ungreased cookie sheet. Take a fork and make a tic tac toe print on the cookie. Bake at 350 oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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It had been a long two days, although not quite as long as the gap in time between getting together. Aside from seeing Jim($6) a couple times in the last 10 years and having breakfast with Tracy and Mark on the way home from my golf trip last year, I have not seen my boyhood/young adult/coming of age buddies in about 35 years. The catalyst for this 'bucket list' reunion was finding each other via the internet which seems a bit ironic given the fact that our philosophical approach to life when young was modeled after the wisdom of the intellectual Stooge, Larry Fine, who so brilliantly captured the essence of the quintessential male in this statement, "We can't help it, we're morons." Not that any of us is actually a moron, not even Chuck, but for this time together we were freer to be who we were. A sort of three day pass away from the realities of life.
As we gathered to say farewell after a day of basketball in Rick's driveway, a few games of pool in a local bar and the time honored tradition of playing poker, Mark, who seems to only speak when profoundness is needed, stated, 'One thing I noticed about this weekend, none of us has changed a bit.' That bit of insight dominated my thoughts the next day as I drove the 850 miles back to Salem, MA. I've come to the conclusion that he was right, at least in the context of us being together. In the intervening years since our group split to live like adults, we have forged careers, reared children and in most respects lived normal, productive American lives. However, during our brief two day incursion into the past, we were able to recapture the silliness of youth, albeit in a much slower mode especially on the basketball court, in such a fashion that it seemed as if there had been no 35 year gap in our group dynamic. Physically, we all have changed, some with new body parts, some with missing, maimed or just plain achy body parts but the essence of us all is still there awaiting the opportunity to come to the fore. I was pleased with results.
Tracy Justice – erstwhile-self proclaimed leader of this motley crew…can still shoot the daylights out of a basketball even with the mobility of drunken hippo…philosophical successor to Luster Justice of Greasy Creek, KY…You Are My Sunshine
Charles LeFurge – rambunctious, contentious right wing enthusiast can still pour cheap beer down in prodigious amounts…aka LaFong as in "I don't know Charles LaFong and if I did I wouldn't admit it!"…part of a nightclub standup comedy act featuring Bubbles the Clown.
Jim Irvine – $6 Man is now 66 but still going strong…still the King of cheap under the basket scoring has augmented his boxing out technique with pointier elbows.
Mark Winningham – in his youth a softball pitcher who couldn't hit…has translated those skills into mind boggling basketball ability…profound and erudite, he hit the nail on the head at the end of the reunion, "One thing I noticed about this weekend, none of us has changed a bit."
Rick Prince – still has the quickest hands around whether he is intercepting or deflecting a pass or just giving you a subtle but effective shove in the back as he goes by…has not lost his impish mischievousness.
Jim Shields – has learned to say the word "none" so has avoided any more stomach pumpings…on the court photographer for the first day – great job, by the way.
Dave and Tom Thielen – cousins to Chuck…welcome additions to the festivities as they helped keep Chuck in line the first day.
Paul Bennett – showed flashes of brilliance with his new moves on the basketball court and is still limping because of them…gold glove infielder in his youth, still has those reflexes as he gathered in at least half the bounce passes that came his way.
The Breakfasts
The start of my participation in this monumental event began at 3:30 a.m. in Manistee, Mi. as I headed east down M-55 after a four day golf hiatus in the upper Lower Peninsula, toward a breakfast rendezvous with the guys at a Clinton Township eatery. I admit to a bit of trepidation at the thought of us getting together after all these years. After all, what if it turned out that we couldn't stand each other anymore? I arrived at what I thought was half an hour before the planned arrival but after calling Tracy realized that I was an hour and a half early. Fortunately, I had things to do and most of the others arrived shortly thereafter, well, except for Mark. In what became a breakfast theme, we would propose a time to meet and then without malice or forethought would start earlier. A vexing problem for Mark who would get there at the original time slot and find us eating, or worse. The second time we had already finished, not well thought out on our part and rude to boot but the even tempered, resilient Mark eventually forgave us and proceeded to take most of our money at poker later…revenge is sweetest with a full house against a measly three of a kind.
The Basketball – Day One
When we were young and limber, the Eastside Kids practically lived on one form of athletic field/court or another. You must remember that there were no attractions to keep us inside, unlike the couch potato activities that exist today. Whether it was Tuesday night roller hockey at Knox Church or a touch football game in the street, we honed our skills and hopefully learned our limitations. As time went on we entered the world of organized sports, mostly softball(fast and slow pitch) at Knox. I believe it was in 1966 that the Knox Boy's Team won our league championship and was invited to a city wide tournament to be played under the lights. This was the year of Mark's incredible duel achievement as he pitched that team to the championship while at the same time(and he admits this freely), going zero for the season as a batter. Like I said, we not only got better but learned our limitations.
Because of this affinity for sports, this 'bucket list' weekend needed to have some sort of sporting activity. Personally, I had not touched or shot a basketball in at least ten years and most of the others were in the same condition when we hit the outside courts at Masonic and Harper in St. Clair Shores on Friday. Before departing for this trip I received a crucial bit of advice from my MA friend Rick, who had recently shot some hoops after a long layoff. He said, and I quote, "The baskets are higher now". Undaunted and fueled by the email trash talk of the last few months(I in particular had been boasting of the new moves I had developed in the ensuing years, to which Tracy quipped, "You didn't have any moves in the old days!!"), we hit the court with a verve and desire only a bunch of sexagenarians can muster. Now it is important to realize that we were not as young and limber as before and therefore we issued the following edict:
- no diving for loose balls
- no diving for balls going out of bounds
- excessive running is discouraged
- jump at your own risk
- defense is optional
Another important pre-game item I should mention. There were those among us who brought a ready supply of Advil or other pain killers. Mark took it to the next level as he brought aspirin, a vial of nitroglycerin and his jumper cables…."CLEAR!!"
The combatants in this attempt to recapture old glory were, Tracy, Jim($6), Chuck, Mark, Tom, Dave and me. Jim Shields(because of recent shoulder surgery) did not play but was our roving photographer, an important job as now we can prove that we played and mostly survived. To warm up and to test muscles that haven't been abused in this manner in decades, we started out with a game of 21; a sort of free for all/everyone against the shooter game. I figured if I survived that then all would be okay when the real games began. What I learned from this exercise was that I could sustain enough momentum for maybe two plays in a row at which point my strategy was to play defense by shouting 'boo' to whomever I was covering in hopes that would be sufficient. My offensive strategy during these periods of recovery was to miss any pass that came my way so that the ball would go out of bounds enabling me to gather enough strength for the next two plays.
We had a time honored tradition of choosing teams by shooting free throws…first three to make were teammates so that's what we did. Of course, we would still be there if we had taken the shots from the actual free throw line, so we moved our shot line up about three feet which sped up the process….just another fine example of knowing our limitations. Teams chosen it was now time to see if any of us could stay the course without needing emergency medical intervention. The pace was more brisk than I had thought it would be given the sedentary nature of our lives in recent years. At first we were mostly content with letting whoever had the ball shoot uncontested but as we went along things started to heat up and get competitive. All of a sudden shots were being blocked, picks were being set, rebounding became a dogfight, vertical leaps were attempted and fouls were being committed.
We ended up playing at least three games. The scoring rules were simple:
- 1 point for a basket
- first team to 11 wins but you had to win by 2.
- check the ball beyond the free throw line on each change of possession
- and what became apparent early on – don't let Tracy shoot uncontested(not that it mattered anyway as he sank everything he threw up there.)…he always was our Jerry West/Oscar Robertson.
There were seven playing participants so that meant we had a ready substitute, should the need arise, for any who were winded beyond immediate recovery or for anyone foolish enough to try to defy gravity by jumping and pulling a calf muscle, though after looking at the 233 pictures taken by Jim S. all of us were that foolish upon occasion(I am writing this 10 days later and my calf is still sore).
The most memorable game that day went to overtime because of that miserable rule about winning by two. I believe my team (Dave,Mark and me) came back from a considerable deficit to tie the game at 10 and then went on to actually win. We had an impeccable strategy that involved Dave and I wearing ourselves out as Dave harkened back to the old days and was leaping and shooting like a man possessed and I finally broke out my "new moves" and dazzled my unbelieving foes by driving to the hoop and unleashing my deadly scoop shot. Mark, meanwhile, was sort of on the fringe of the activity refusing to tussle under the basket or to even attempt getting any air under his feet, came alive at a crucial juncture when Dave ran out of energy and my scoops began to be returned to me by a no longer fooled defense. Mark was never very good at basketball and in the old days wasn't really involved with the innumerable games that we played over the years but on this day he was Mr. Clutch as he hit three or four baskets at the end to seal our hard fought victory.
A brief interlude into the mind of Tracy Justice
Tracy, looking over the tenacious defense as he prepared to throw the ball in, suddenly noticed
a throng of very beautiful women getting out of on oversized van parked next to the basketball court. It seems that there was a special photo shoot going on involving Kate Upton, Bar Refaeli and a bevy of Hooter's Girls dressed up in provocative cheerleader's outfits. When they noticed us, they set up and began a rousing cheer promising intimate and carnal knowledge for the winning team. I was guarding Tracy at this point and was concerned for him as he had this goofy look in his eyes, a big grin and just a dollop of drool running down his chin. Afraid he may be having a stroke or something I said, "Tracy? Are you all right?" At which point he shook his head vigorously, looked over at the sidelines and groaned, "Damn, they're gone." "Who?", I asked. "Oh never mind", responded Tracy, "I must have seen a mirage…but what a mirage!"
Having left it all on the basketball court it was time to recoup. So we said farewell to Tom and Dave as they needed to head back to Lansing to prepare for a golf tournament on the morrow(this, in my opinion, is the only excuse for bugging out that was acceptable) while we repaired to our home for the next two days, the Microtel in Roseville. Lounging in the room that Chuck and I shared we talked and laughed and then laughed some more resembling the protagonists in Bruce Springsteen's 'Glory Days' with our "boring stories of glory days." During this respite a recurrent theme for the rest of the weekend arose when Tracy asked Chuck if he ever blew bubbles when he was a kid. The punchline for this seemingly innocent query is rather crude to say the least so I will not divulge it here in writing. Suffice to say that the correct answer is NOT yes. Despite the crude and shall I say lascivious nature of this joke, it took on a life of it's own as we adapted it to suit our silly purposes, indeed as I write this, the topic is still being bandied about on Facebook and in emails. It will undoubtedly follow us to our graves and may turn up in various eulogies. – Thanks Tracy.
Dinner that night was eaten at one the more elegant establishments in the area. In fact, I have often wondered why this place has yet to be feted on such TV shows like Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations or Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods. I am, of course, referring to Hooters. This world class dining emporium features mostly mediocre food served up by mostly unclad beautiful women which by the way makes up for the quality of the food. In most restaurants you are served by the same person throughout your meal but here at Hooters we were subjected to the cleavages of at least five lovely ladies. That burger a little overcooked? No matter, the results of that girl's push-up is a wonder to behold. So we gorged ourselves on wings, burgers and the like while quenching our thirsts with a couple pitchers of an American Industrial beer-like substance(more on the subject of beer later) while enjoying the finer points of the ambiance exuded by tight shorts and the aforementioned cleavage
Not all of our activities back in the day were relegated to the outdoors or on an athletic field. From time to time we engaged in all night poker games so it was appropriate and necessary for us to do the same during this halcyon weekend. The proprietor of The Microtel graciously allowed us the use of the breakfast room for the first night's game. The only stipulations were that we couldn't get too rowdy, always a possibility whenever you mix quantities of beer with Chuck in the group and that the game break up at a reasonable hour. The stakes were small so none of us was in danger of losing a whole lot but that did not deter Chuck from his main goal for the weekend which was to beat Tracy in poker. This was important to Chuck because he never won when we were in our twenties, in fact, we dubbed him "Beautiful Loser" from the Bob Seger tune of the same name. The games we played were dependent on the dealer and in the main were the normal ones like, 5-card stud or draw, 7-card follow the Queen and so on. Except when it was Jim($6)'s turn to deal. He has gathered a plethora of weird permutations of the game over the years each one with more rules and regulations than the U.S. Tax Code. Not that they weren't fun but it took time to explain them to our slightly inebriated group.
The second night's card games were played at the house of Rick Prince. He was unable to attend Friday's activities and volunteered his place as the focal point for Saturday's fun and frolic. The downside to having Rick join in was that Jim($6) had to explain the Tax Code rules all over again. Fortunately there was, as usual, a quantity of beer-like substance on hand to keep us focused. In the end it was Mark who was the big winner to the approximate sum of $20, however, and more important to Chuck was the fact that he won more money than Tracy did over the course of the two nights. This rendered him happier than a Republican Senator on an all expense paid lobbyist junket to Macau. No matter that the total he won was $1.15 as opposed to Tracy's breaking even.
Towards the end of our game, Rick's family arrived home to find that they had been invaded by a bunch of geezers intent on pulling every facial and abdominal muscle they had by way of continued, raucous laughter. The mirth and merriment in our last few hours together as a group was not only an acknowledgment of the strong bond between us but also was just plain fun.
The Beer
"Mabel, another Black Label, Carling's Black Label Beer." For those of you who can remember that far back, this was a popular beer of choice for us back in the 70's. Nowadays that worthy brew is only available, according to a Google search, in Canada and South Africa so in lieu of an old favorite, the group settled on some of the various American Industrial lite concoctions. These were ever present at the basketball games, the poker matches and at the pool hall we invaded on Saturday afternoon. While this arrangement was fine with the majority of the group, Mark and I have developed a more, shall we say, snobbish palette in regards to the beer we drink. Finally, at the pool hall we rebelled against the imbibing of American Industrial beer-like liquids and purchased a pitcher of Killian's Red to satisfy our growing need for a beer with taste and substance.
The Basketball – Day 2
When I awoke on Saturday morning, the pain and stiffness of my legs made the thought of playing more basketball seem highly unlikely. However, by the time we finished breakfast(once again I apologize Mark) the Advil had kicked in sufficiently to fool the brain into thinking it was a capital idea. Rick has a nice basket/backboard combo situated at the top of his driveway so that is where we once more entered the fray. It seemed like a good place to play as the size of his 'court' was a little smaller than the regulation one we were on the previous day meaning less running or what passed for running. So much for appearances as the weather rendered that a moot point as the temperature and humidity rose to higher degrees than the day before meaning our stamina was taxed just as much if not more. Friday we lasted three hours, Saturday not so much, though we did manage an hour and a half before we succumbed to the heat and retired to the shade while Rick supplied us with cold/wet towels to alleviate the ravages of the sun's punishment. Since Rick was unable to play on Friday, I was curious to see how he had fared the past three decades. He was a pest on defense and hit shots from everywhere whether there was anyone covering him or not. Some things never change, I guess.
The Pool Hall
Another of our favorite activities when we were young was shooting pool. Why I enjoyed this exercise in futility remains a mystery. I attribute my lack of skill in this sport to my ingrained lack of success in mathematics, particularly geometry but I played anyway despite the nuisance of this handicap. We played stripes and solids in two man teams with the winning team retaining the table. Amazed at how well the others were playing I decided that I needed to make some sort of statement anent my lack of proficiency with a pool cue. My time came when I was left with absolutely nothing to shoot at….all avenues to the holes were blocked ….all of my team's balls were in such positions that I could not possibly sink anything. Hah!!! I showed them all by taking an impossibly angled shot that sank three balls….unfortunately two of the balls were our opponents and the third was the cue ball, but oh what a magnificent shot it was anyway. If memory serves, the team of Tracy and Rick(oh yeah, the choosing of teams was not a democratic process but rather the autocratic decree from our leader, Turtle the First), dominated the proceedings followed by Jim($6) and Chuck. Mark and I never won a match partly because we sucked but also partly because we finally had some decent beer to drink and felt it necessary to guard our pitcher of Killians against the depredations of the unwashed barbarians drinking swill.
They say in song and story that 'all good things must come to an end' and while that was true for this epic Bucket List Reunion it is not really the end of the story. While we all were of the same mind, it was Jim($6) who stated the true and obvious that we need to do this again, maybe even annually because we may not have many more chances. Our ties of friendship have withstood the ravages of time, distance and an overlong period of disconnect. So, while it is too early to plan next year's event, the seed has been planted. We will not allow another protracted period of separation, indeed, we don't have time enough left for that to happen. This group has discovered that our youthful bonding is stronger than ever even as we reach the twilight of our lives. Next year the "Boys are Back in Town just like Back in '72" will reconvene, perhaps somewhere other than Detroit. I know from experience that The Rockies are a beautiful sight, so perhaps it will be Jim($6) who hosts the next gathering of geezers. His wife Janet will be pleased at that prospect, I'm sure. 🙂
To sum up the weekend I turn to Gaius Julius Caesar from his Gallic Commentaries as I paraphrase his oft quoted, 'Veni, Vidi, Vici', I came, I saw I conquered. My version is thus:
'Veni, Laffi, Ibuprofeni'…we came, we laughed our asses off, we took pain relievers. Until next year, my brothers from the Eastside.


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CHICAGO AREA — A Schaumburg woman died early Sunday after she drove through a red light in the northwest suburb and collided with a pickup truck, police said.
Gayle Martoccio, 51, was driving north on Roselle Road about 1 p.m. Saturday when she ran a light at Golf Road, Schaumburg police said. After hitting the left rear of a northbound truck, the car crossed the median into southbound Roselle Road and hit a pole, police said.