Dew Drops

In the strawberry patch.

Easter Eggs

Making a mess blowing eggs to decorate for Easter. It is certainly easier to use a needle and syringe than pure lung power, although there is increased risk of over-pressurization (oops!).

Soaking up rays

Spencer sunbathing* on the lawn

*more accurately known as sunbaking in Australia

Recycled paper titles

A quick analysis of my publications list suggests that I favour certain manuscript titles. I also enjoy verbs ending in -ing with a series manuscripts titled "Watching...", "Chasing..." and "Trapping...". 

Blossoms

A mild winter. An early spring. A long allergy season.

March Madness

Another week, another conference.

This time at the Disney resorts in Orlando, Fl. Mickey and friends were not in attendance although they were nearby (see EPCOT sphere).

Pouring Today

Afternoon GRC diversion at Ranchero Ventavo cellars. Tasty drops.

A reminder to myself. A warning to others

NEVER use a shuttle service. No exceptions.
The ORD-LAX flight was shorter than the LAX-GRC conference hotel shuttle due to the high tortuosity* of the route!

* Battery conference-appropriate term.

Sprouts = Future food

Preparing for this year's harvest - hopefully it'll be a good one.

Clinton, NJ

Spreading the word about PDF in NJ. The Red Mill is apparently world famous (in NJ).

A is for Alta (and Avalanches)

This was going to be the fiscally conservative ski trip paid by points, miles and rewards. Plans changed when we were trapped at the ski resort after an avalanche closed the road. 

Now we get to see how the other half skis, staying on mountain at the luxurious Alta Lodge (aka the most expensive 4 person, shared bathroom dorm ever).

In other news, the snow base has increased by 50% since we got here.

DIY: Personal World Clock

	Left: As purchased from Target. Right: Post-synthetic modification
	Installed: SYD (+10) BDL (-5) ORD (-6)

Toys

This little orange ball leaves a trail of treats as one chases it around.

Thanksgiving '11

New tip for Turkey Day: Take the whole breast off the bird before slicing. Thanks Bobby Flay

Puppy Update

Spencer is settled in. He has already trained us to spoil him... after all who could resist that face?

Ruff. Ruff. I'm Spencer

I'm a black English Cocker Spaniel. I'm about 18 months old, so I have lots of energy. A few weeks ago I misplaced my family in Southern Indiana and ended up at a shelter, where I had to share the humans with a bunch of other dogs. I worked really hard on my I'm-cute-take-me-with-you look and finally managed to convince 2 humans to adopt me and take me back to their place. Two humans all to myself! That's 4 hands all dedicated to scratching behind MY ears.

Bubble & Fizz

New toy for the kitchen adds a little sparkle to any beverage.

Ten Lobsters

Sitting on dry ice ...waiting for a nice hot bath.

Fresh Picked: Muchos Poblanos

Mmmm roasted poblanos. Definitely to be repeated next year.

Fall Falls