Monthly Archives: September 2006

east coast fun

Well, Ed and I got up around 3:30am Pacific Coast time, had breakfast, and drove out to Baltimore. We visited a few people, then saw Fort McHenry, where we had never been before. I’ll upload some pics from there when … Continue reading

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The week to come

Because I need to get away for a while, Ed and I are going to fly back east to visit some of our cousins on our mother’s side. Kristin and her mom were out in June and July for the … Continue reading

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We have got to stop meeting like this….

Far too often, extended families do not get together. Growing up, I can remember large family gatherings at my dad’s parent’s house for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes it was held there, other times at another family member’s, however the thought … Continue reading

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but are they cute enough?

BBC NEWS | Health | US hypoallergenic cats go on sale I don’t know if these will get out onto Stuff on my cat, but at least those who want to live with a cat can do so with out … Continue reading

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Persian Fire

I was in at Barnes and Noble earlier in the week, and came away with a few choice books to go through. One that caught my eye is Persian Fire, by Tom Holland. A single volume history of the Persian … Continue reading

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O.C. Patrol Boat Kills Harbor’s Black Swan – Los Angeles Times

The LA Times is reporting that Rupert the Swan is dead. O.C. Patrol Boat Kills Harbor’s Black Swan – Los Angeles Times While I never liked that bird (having been attacked by him a few times, and seen him attack … Continue reading

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Labor Day pictures!

I know, it’s a week and a half after Labor Day. Doesn’t mean I didn’t do anything worth mentioning, just means I’ve been too busy to mention it. On Sunday, I was down at Newport with Leslie and her kids, … Continue reading

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Camporee Planning

To follow up from previous comments…. Gary and I are planning and running the Frontier district Camporee for Fall 2006. While I have a decent plan in my head, we hit a couple possible snags tonight I hadn’t even considered. … Continue reading

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Unknown creature was found by soldiers in Russia

English Russia � Unknown creature was found by soldiers I’m glad there is some mystery left in the world, but…. what is that thing!?

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