WOAH BEAR, WOAH!!!
I've shown all my visitors the Grizzly Bear Safety Video, which is funny. According to the video, you're supposed to say "woah, bear, woah" as you back away. Well, turns out David and I weren't the only ones paying attention:
Hip shot deters charging grizzly
By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake
‘It was just a monster bear’
It happened as fast Vic Workman as could say, “Whoa bear, whoa bear, whoa!”
FULL ARTICLE
THE bear video
The part about "it was just a monster bear" makes me think of the spoof done on Grizzly Man, which I previously posted in this very blog. What a big big bear!!!
Oh, bears are so funny. . .
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
THANKSGIVING -- a recap
Although it would have been nice to have the whole family around for Thanksgiving, we've become accustomed to *not* travelling on amateur weekend. Even though it was just the two of us, I brought out the good china and fancy table things Anne Wright made us register for. :p We even used the sterling silver eating utensils from Aunt Pat and Grandma. It was fancy indeed!
So below is my attempt at napkin origami (sp?). Not the best but hopefully I will be even better by Christmas.
Even though mom never made this, and I'm pretty sure no one in our family makes this, I thought I'd make green bean casserole to add some traditional kitsch. I have to say, though I love all the ingredients, it was totally overrated.
But the cheese fondue was absolutely perfect. Ted baked fresh sourdough bread and made the fondue -- I picked greens from the coldframe for the salad. They are GREEN. Apparently that's what happens when you pick them moments before the meal.
For dessert I made pumpkin pudding, which is a Weight Watchers recipe. Make a box of ff sf butterscotch pudding and mix it with a can of pumpkin and add pumpkin pie spice to taste. Top with whipped cream and you have crustless pumpkin pie. We chose this not because we were dieting on Thanksgiving, but because regardless of its low cal low fat properties, it rocks. Tastes just like pumpkin pie without the crust. And we all know crusts are hard to make.
I hope everyone had an equally lovely Thanksgiving!!!
Although it would have been nice to have the whole family around for Thanksgiving, we've become accustomed to *not* travelling on amateur weekend. Even though it was just the two of us, I brought out the good china and fancy table things Anne Wright made us register for. :p We even used the sterling silver eating utensils from Aunt Pat and Grandma. It was fancy indeed!
So below is my attempt at napkin origami (sp?). Not the best but hopefully I will be even better by Christmas.
Even though mom never made this, and I'm pretty sure no one in our family makes this, I thought I'd make green bean casserole to add some traditional kitsch. I have to say, though I love all the ingredients, it was totally overrated.
But the cheese fondue was absolutely perfect. Ted baked fresh sourdough bread and made the fondue -- I picked greens from the coldframe for the salad. They are GREEN. Apparently that's what happens when you pick them moments before the meal.
For dessert I made pumpkin pudding, which is a Weight Watchers recipe. Make a box of ff sf butterscotch pudding and mix it with a can of pumpkin and add pumpkin pie spice to taste. Top with whipped cream and you have crustless pumpkin pie. We chose this not because we were dieting on Thanksgiving, but because regardless of its low cal low fat properties, it rocks. Tastes just like pumpkin pie without the crust. And we all know crusts are hard to make.
I hope everyone had an equally lovely Thanksgiving!!!
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
More chicken controversy. . .
Cheryl emailed this article to me. Looks like chickens are causing controversy far and wide.
Cheryl emailed this article to me. Looks like chickens are causing controversy far and wide.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
BLOG TAG
I was tagged by a BORG (the cool kind of course) and am to share five random facts about myself.
1) I have a tattoo on my left ankle -- it's a girlie sunshine that I got the moment I turned 18. I think that's what happens when you tell kids "you can do what you want when you're 18" -- you think they're going to forget and change their minds but it only increases their resolve. Other than my earlobes, however, I have no piercings.
2) I chose my profession (law) because I wanted to be Christine Sullivan (Markie Post's character) on Night Court. I watched that show religiously and just knew I would be like Markie! Except rather than becoming a PD, which I very nearly did, I sold my soul to the man.
3) Joanna (Hedy and Maggie's mom) and I had a fairly elaborate "game" we played when we were little called "Martian-Land." We were judges, which was the highest authority on martian land, and would travel there by lego. We knew we made it up, but my brother Dave didn't. We made him cry by not letting him come to Martian-Land. We were mean. (We met when we were 4).
4) I just agreed last night to join the Board of
Foys to Blacktail which is a super cool group trying to preserve a trail system right here in town. I just went to the meeting 'cause I wanted a trail race, gosh! :p
5) I'm really scared of chairlifts and am already feeling a little anxious about all the "plans" people have to take me up to Big Mountain to learn to ski. David might remember when I started crying in line for the chairlift in Breckenride - I was borderline hysterical.
OK, so now I'm supposed to tag 3 people. I tag Leanne, even though her blog is technically supposed to be about her dogs. . . I think it would be ok to branch out, and David, assuming he has time which he might not, and Maggie and Hedy.
I was tagged by a BORG (the cool kind of course) and am to share five random facts about myself.
1) I have a tattoo on my left ankle -- it's a girlie sunshine that I got the moment I turned 18. I think that's what happens when you tell kids "you can do what you want when you're 18" -- you think they're going to forget and change their minds but it only increases their resolve. Other than my earlobes, however, I have no piercings.
2) I chose my profession (law) because I wanted to be Christine Sullivan (Markie Post's character) on Night Court. I watched that show religiously and just knew I would be like Markie! Except rather than becoming a PD, which I very nearly did, I sold my soul to the man.
3) Joanna (Hedy and Maggie's mom) and I had a fairly elaborate "game" we played when we were little called "Martian-Land." We were judges, which was the highest authority on martian land, and would travel there by lego. We knew we made it up, but my brother Dave didn't. We made him cry by not letting him come to Martian-Land. We were mean. (We met when we were 4).
4) I just agreed last night to join the Board of
Foys to Blacktail which is a super cool group trying to preserve a trail system right here in town. I just went to the meeting 'cause I wanted a trail race, gosh! :p
5) I'm really scared of chairlifts and am already feeling a little anxious about all the "plans" people have to take me up to Big Mountain to learn to ski. David might remember when I started crying in line for the chairlift in Breckenride - I was borderline hysterical.
OK, so now I'm supposed to tag 3 people. I tag Leanne, even though her blog is technically supposed to be about her dogs. . . I think it would be ok to branch out, and David, assuming he has time which he might not, and Maggie and Hedy.
Friday, November 16, 2007
CHICKEN CONTROVERSY!!!
I totally got this from David's sister's blog but I laughed so hard when I watched this video that I was crying. My boss walked in while I was watching (of course) and remarked: "only in the People's Republic of Missoula". . . Um, so, anyhow. . . evidently there's a chicken controversy down there.
There are lots of chickens in my neighborhood -- in fact, when my dogs got loose the other night they found some of our neighbors' chickens but left them unharmed. Thankfully. I actually researched our city ordinances because I would love to have hens for eggs. Unfortunately, I'm not sure Sibes and Hens are natural friends...
So here's the video and article
I totally got this from David's sister's blog but I laughed so hard when I watched this video that I was crying. My boss walked in while I was watching (of course) and remarked: "only in the People's Republic of Missoula". . . Um, so, anyhow. . . evidently there's a chicken controversy down there.
There are lots of chickens in my neighborhood -- in fact, when my dogs got loose the other night they found some of our neighbors' chickens but left them unharmed. Thankfully. I actually researched our city ordinances because I would love to have hens for eggs. Unfortunately, I'm not sure Sibes and Hens are natural friends...
So here's the video and article
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
VETERANS DAY
My maternal grandparents met during WWII -- Grandma was in the Women's Army Corps and my grandfather, who died before I was born, was in the Army. They fell in love during an air raid. Bombs = romance. They married during the war in Italy. Below is a picture of a picture of them (I'm too lazy to use the scanner). Happy Veterans Day.
My maternal grandparents met during WWII -- Grandma was in the Women's Army Corps and my grandfather, who died before I was born, was in the Army. They fell in love during an air raid. Bombs = romance. They married during the war in Italy. Below is a picture of a picture of them (I'm too lazy to use the scanner). Happy Veterans Day.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Another reason I love where I live. . .
The dogs got out. They were "at large." I was running around the neighborhood screaming for them. Very quickly, neighbors were mobilized -- either running around looking or driving looking. People were all very concerned and took the case of the loose Huskies very seriously. Leanne and Iris came and helped rather than being where they were supposed to be -- which was so wonderful of them. We finally got 'em. The time Zeke got loose in Chicago, he was hit (gently) by a car -- and the driver yelled profanities at Ted and sped off. Gotta love a "community" (I think that's what they're called anyhow).
The dogs got out. They were "at large." I was running around the neighborhood screaming for them. Very quickly, neighbors were mobilized -- either running around looking or driving looking. People were all very concerned and took the case of the loose Huskies very seriously. Leanne and Iris came and helped rather than being where they were supposed to be -- which was so wonderful of them. We finally got 'em. The time Zeke got loose in Chicago, he was hit (gently) by a car -- and the driver yelled profanities at Ted and sped off. Gotta love a "community" (I think that's what they're called anyhow).
Saturday, November 03, 2007
END-OF-THE-SEASON HIKE
Tom, Leanne, Zeke and I hiked up to Mount Aeneas -- we didn't quite make it all the way because I was nervous on the slippery ice/snow, especially with Zeke. Yeah, I had my trekking poles but still. Also, it was incredibly windy and my hands were getting super cold under my thin gloves. But, it was really nice to get out. And it's always a good excuse for a big breakfast/lunch after.
Tom, Leanne, Zeke and I hiked up to Mount Aeneas -- we didn't quite make it all the way because I was nervous on the slippery ice/snow, especially with Zeke. Yeah, I had my trekking poles but still. Also, it was incredibly windy and my hands were getting super cold under my thin gloves. But, it was really nice to get out. And it's always a good excuse for a big breakfast/lunch after.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Crazy Halloween
This picture isn't the best but it shows the endless line of cute little trick-or-treaters that invaded our neighborhood last night. I believe we got over 300. We ran out of candy twice AND I gave away all my gels, sport beans, Cliff Bars, Lara Bars and Cereal Bars. I didn't want to shut down operations! Ted ran out and bought more candy but even that wasn't enough. Wow. Next year we'll need like 20 bags of candy! Or we'll need to HIDE!
This picture isn't the best but it shows the endless line of cute little trick-or-treaters that invaded our neighborhood last night. I believe we got over 300. We ran out of candy twice AND I gave away all my gels, sport beans, Cliff Bars, Lara Bars and Cereal Bars. I didn't want to shut down operations! Ted ran out and bought more candy but even that wasn't enough. Wow. Next year we'll need like 20 bags of candy! Or we'll need to HIDE!
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