Wednesday, December 31, 2008

I have no words

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We've replaced Heather's picture of Sean...

...with the weekend crew from two years ago. Let's see if she notices!

Lunch at Brick Pond Park

It's just slightly chilly out, but sunny. Picked up Firehouse and walked over from the golf course parking. Looking forward to the new parking lot behind the almost-complete municipal building!

There are more people out today than when I first came here on Monday. I guess they saw the news report we did yesterday ;)

EVERYTHING! HA HA HA HA

So my brother occasionally makes Christmas albums featuring his sons singing. They are my favorite things in the world. During the bridge of a rousing rendition of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, my nephew Connor lists off what he wants for Christmas. Following an exhaustive litany of items, he proclaims, "EVERYTHING! HA HA HA HA."

Today I got the idea to clip out that part of the song and post it to my webspace. Then, whenever I'm annoyed at life, I can simply tweet, "Know what I hate?"--and post the link to that mp3.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Branches

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Beautiful day at the boat ramp

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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Ben's Mii cracks me up

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Wii bowling doesn't help you bowl

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Ben is awesome.

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Spinach burrito

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El Camino Real

In Mt. Sterling, Ky., with Ben and Manda.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Herb chicken

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At Applebee's with Mom

This has become a tradition!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Christmas table

Ready for dinner, then presents!

Lunch

Chicken fajita wrap from Frisch's. Any health benefits are surely
negated by the sheer size of the thing.

Monday, December 22, 2008

HOLY COW THIS IS A LOT OF FOOD

So Starbucks has breakfast now

I got a spinach wrap and some hot chocolate.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Ah, Toys R Us

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Saturday, December 20, 2008

Well, that was easy!

Hardly any line, and no fuss overseas postage.

...I can't believe I managed to send or give cards to EVERYONE!

Friday, December 19, 2008

Brooke and David

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Seagulls

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WTF?!?!

Stupid Riverwalk vandals! I can't believe this!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Pies!

I just realized I didn't document the entire pie-baking process with
photos as usual. Ah well...here's the result!

Monk S07E09

...was fantastic, and here's just one of many reasons why:

The moving mustache: Randy's got one, Stottlemeyer doesn't

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Late lunch at Rhinehart's

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Friday, December 12, 2008

The Imperial

Slightly better seats this time. Next time I need to buy them earlier!

YAY

Waiting to see Wes as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Casa Blanca again!

With Brandon this time.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Casablanca with Arturo

This is a beautiful place! The special, turkey salad sandwich with
cranberry sauce and almonds sounded divine, but I went for the chicken
curry sandwich since I don't have a lot of points left today. (Maybe
there won't be much of a point difference, though...)

Sunday, December 7, 2008

James Brown Boulevard lights

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Christmas on James Brown Boulevard

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Concert

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Saturday, December 6, 2008

Christmas at the Common

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Beautiful tree

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Dusk at the Common

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The busy Common

As seen from in front of the James Brown statue.

Dickensian Carolers

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Mm, barbecue.

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Is it slippery metal, perhaps?

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Ice skating? Outside? In AUGUSTA?

Someone walking by as I was taking pictures exclaimed, "That's not
ice! That's a BOARD!"

Nice vantage point

Those people brought their own RV/food trailer and stood on it to
watch the parade!

Mayor Deke

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Too cute!

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Ready for the parade

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Downtown Augusta Christmas extravaganza!

These are all the events going on downtown today. I was going to just link to the Downtown Augusta Alliance, but they didn't have a description! I got this information from the Support Downtown Augusta Facebook group.
EVENTS:

Most Downtown Businesses Open Late for a Special day of Christmas Shopping - Find Unique Gifts for everyone on your Christmas List and while you are here fill out a wish list for yourself.

Holiday Market on the River 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
8th & Reynolds

Miss Augusta Christmas Parade at 2:00 pm

At 3:30 pm, join us at the Augusta Commons for the Second Annual Christmas Light-Up Spectacular. Enjoy the ice skating rink, Santa, Polar Express, children’s activities and great entertainment by local choral groups. At 6:15 pm, Mayor Deke Copenhaver will officially turn-on the lights followed by a fireworks extravaganza.

JINGLE BELL JAM:
3:30PM: Restoration Praise Band
4:15PM: The Dickens Carolers
5:00PM: Cutno School of Dance
6:15PM: Community Sing
6:20PM: Mayor Deke throws the switch to light up downtown.

OTHER EVENTS AT THE COMMONS:
1. Salvation Army Bell Ringers
2. Food Drive: please bring a canned food item to support the Golden Harvest Food Bank to feed those in need this Christmas
3. Coat Drive: please bring a winter coat to support the Salvation Army's coat drive. We want everyone to have a warm holiday season
4. Santa Claus: be sure to stand in line and tell Santa himself if you have been good or bad
5. Cookie Decorating: The Junior League of Augusta is calling all artists to decorate your own sugar cookie. take it home or eat it on the spot. Their famous cookbooks will be for sale and make great stocking stuffers.
6. Ornament Making: our christmas elves will be helping children make ornaments that look like Rudolph and his friends to take home and hang on their Christmas tree
7. Enjoy Hot Chocolate & Hot Cidar with St. Pauls Episcopal Church Youth Group. All proceeds will be donated to worthy causes.
8. Face Painting: special elves will be on hand to paint your face with your favorite holiday theme
9. Smores: Join the Exchange Club of Augusta and roast marshmellows over an open fire to make everyones favorite cookie with graham crackers and Hershey Bars
10. Dixie Pig: barbeque for sale
11. North Pole Post Office: kids heres your chance to send your Christmas Wish List before the holiday rush! Write your Christmas wish list and maild it directly from the North Pole Post. Official clocks will be updated during the day to see when Santa will leave for Augusta.
12. Elf School: your children will love solving word puzzles and other holiday games and earn an official diploma from Elf School signed by Santa himself
13. Hot drink & Snacks

Friday, December 5, 2008

What color is your rainbow?

Your rainbow is intensely shaded brown, white, and violet.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What is says about you: You are a deep thinking person. You appreciate quiet moments. People depend on you to make them feel secure. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.

Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.

I don't know about all that! But it's a fun quiz nonetheless. via @Merujo.

Soup

White chicken chili. It's good!

Lunch at Ruby Tuesday

Salad!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Lunch

Palak paneer over broccoli and cauliflower. Yum!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

My current view

Hard to hold a camera steady on a treadmill!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Salad

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Tofu hoagie

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Lunch

Busted by cdharrison!