Sitting on the plane watching the latest installment of Ask a Ninja video podcast. Today he talked about death, death, revolution as an alternative to dance, dance, revolution (the popular video game). This is the funiest free content you will ever find. Damn its funny. Anyway, the flight left on time and we hope to be on the beach by noon. Oh yeah, that is a bloody mary i'm drinking at 7:30am. It's vacation.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
I scream, you scream....
The boys wanted icecream push-ups again and since they are sick and need to stay inside, I gave them one. Dylan likes chocolate and Sam like green. They both like it on their faces but I made them put bibs on to keep it off their shirts. The couch doesn't matter. It will be tossed once the front playroom turns back into a living room again.
The boys wanted icecream push-ups again and since they are sick and need to stay inside, I gave them one. Dylan likes chocolate and Sam like green. They both like it on their faces but I made them put bibs on to keep it off their shirts. The couch doesn't matter. It will be tossed once the front playroom turns back into a living room again.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Summer of George
So most of you know by now but I figured I better write something for the rest of you readers I don’t see so often. I left AARP a couple weeks ago and have started the Summer of George. It’s a long story and I have tried really hard not to talk about work on this blog but the bottom line is that I was there for almost 13 years and it was time for a change. It’s a little more complicated than that but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Over the years the staff in my group had grown to almost 50 extremely talented people and I have to say I miss them horribly. The web has grown a lot since we launched our first little interactive site on AOL in 1994. I would say the web may actually have a future, ya think? Change is difficult and this one has yet to fully sink in. I really considered AARP and the staff in WSO as part of the family and not showing up to work there everyday is a tough adjustment. I know the WSO’ers are going to do fine and I’m sure I will run into them at my next gig and their will always be happy hours at the chop to look forward to.
On the positive side, I have a whole bunch of time to decompress from the 60 hour work weeks and that damn blackberry buzzing on my hip at all hours of the day. I’ll also be able to spend a bunch of time with the boys this summer. Soccer classes, swim lessons and general 3 year old madness. I’ve also generated a huge list of things I need to do with this time off and have already checked a few things off. Unfortunately, the list keeps growing but I’m going to keep working at it.
You should be seeing a bunch of random blog posts for the next few months as I wander the area during business hours. I also plan on taking some photography classes to learn a little more about my camera and how to take good pictures. I’ll be sure to upload any that seem to work out. Anyhoo, I’m going to take advantage of this time and get some things done I’ve been meaning to do before I land my next gig and get sucked up into work life again. Wish me luck….
Over the years the staff in my group had grown to almost 50 extremely talented people and I have to say I miss them horribly. The web has grown a lot since we launched our first little interactive site on AOL in 1994. I would say the web may actually have a future, ya think? Change is difficult and this one has yet to fully sink in. I really considered AARP and the staff in WSO as part of the family and not showing up to work there everyday is a tough adjustment. I know the WSO’ers are going to do fine and I’m sure I will run into them at my next gig and their will always be happy hours at the chop to look forward to.
On the positive side, I have a whole bunch of time to decompress from the 60 hour work weeks and that damn blackberry buzzing on my hip at all hours of the day. I’ll also be able to spend a bunch of time with the boys this summer. Soccer classes, swim lessons and general 3 year old madness. I’ve also generated a huge list of things I need to do with this time off and have already checked a few things off. Unfortunately, the list keeps growing but I’m going to keep working at it.
You should be seeing a bunch of random blog posts for the next few months as I wander the area during business hours. I also plan on taking some photography classes to learn a little more about my camera and how to take good pictures. I’ll be sure to upload any that seem to work out. Anyhoo, I’m going to take advantage of this time and get some things done I’ve been meaning to do before I land my next gig and get sucked up into work life again. Wish me luck….
Monday, May 29, 2006
Godspeed in Alexandria
I forgot to post a link to our trip to Old Town on Sunday morning. We went to see a replica of a 17th century sailing vessel that came to town earlier in the week. It was a whole festival around the little boat. We didn't actually get on the thing because the line was way too long but we did see it and the stage where a giant ear of corn battled a tiger and some sort of wierd bird. Anyway, the
"replica" of the the pilgrims ship is on its way north with stops in Baltimore, Philly, New York, Boston and Portland. The pictures I took include some Alexandria architecture and of course the boys. Enjoy...... http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72157594148575809/
I forgot to post a link to our trip to Old Town on Sunday morning. We went to see a replica of a 17th century sailing vessel that came to town earlier in the week. It was a whole festival around the little boat. We didn't actually get on the thing because the line was way too long but we did see it and the stage where a giant ear of corn battled a tiger and some sort of wierd bird. Anyway, the
"replica" of the the pilgrims ship is on its way north with stops in Baltimore, Philly, New York, Boston and Portland. The pictures I took include some Alexandria architecture and of course the boys. Enjoy...... http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72157594148575809/
Late Night at WHFS Festival
We made it back here around 12:30am last night and Sam was completely out. Dylan got a cat nap during the show as you can see above so he watched Shark Tale on the way home but fell asleep right when he hit the bed. They both got up on stage again to rock to Hangin Around but Dylan was in a daze. Sam ran to Adam and got thrown in the air as a treat. I found a pick on the stage and gave it to Sam so he could do some serious air guitar but I'm not sure he got it. He did throw the pick into the audience. That's very rock star like...
Oh yes, Sam puked shortly after coming off stage and Dylan puked some more after that. I imagine there is a similar scene in the Strokes dressing room most nights.
We made it back here around 12:30am last night and Sam was completely out. Dylan got a cat nap during the show as you can see above so he watched Shark Tale on the way home but fell asleep right when he hit the bed. They both got up on stage again to rock to Hangin Around but Dylan was in a daze. Sam ran to Adam and got thrown in the air as a treat. I found a pick on the stage and gave it to Sam so he could do some serious air guitar but I'm not sure he got it. He did throw the pick into the audience. That's very rock star like...
Oh yes, Sam puked shortly after coming off stage and Dylan puked some more after that. I imagine there is a similar scene in the Strokes dressing room most nights.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Ready to rock
We are at the hfs festival and the boys have their ear muffs on. The strokes are playing now and the Crows come on at 10. Its going to be a late night for the little ones.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Yard camping
I set up a tent for the boys in the yard. I don't think we are ready to sleep in it yet but it helped me better understand tent setup, not being an avid camper.
Triple foam
The boys aren't huge fans of the car wash but this was my second trip of the week. Just can't get enough.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Funky butterfly
This thing was sitting by the driveway. I don't know if it can fly. I hope it gets away before the boys get home.
Dylan
This is Dylan getting ready for the big farm field trip with school. Blanca called in sick today, so momma is going to take them. Papa is on his way to the gym, then it's my turn to watch them as momma has her fingers and toes done in old town.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
New shoes
I picked up some new sandels today for the wedding in key west. Very swanky and much needed. I bought my last pair over 3 years ago in Walnut Creek. Will the excitement never cease?
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
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Sunday, May 21, 2006
I uploaded some photo's from today's trip to the Potomac Hunt Races in Potomac Maryland. Our friends Liz (the horse vet) and her husband Big John throw a little rail party every year. It was fun but tough chasing the boys around all afternoon but they seemed to get into the races more this year. One horse did fall jumping a fence and had to be put down. Very sad. No pictures of that horse. http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72057594141422213/
Danielle's Birthday Party
These are a few shots from the birthday party at My Gym yesterday. The boys had lots of fun in the ball pit and during the bubble storm too. Lots of running around, jumping, climbing and falling down. Sam is top left and Dylan right. That's Danielle in the bottom left quadrant. She just turned 3.
These are a few shots from the birthday party at My Gym yesterday. The boys had lots of fun in the ball pit and during the bubble storm too. Lots of running around, jumping, climbing and falling down. Sam is top left and Dylan right. That's Danielle in the bottom left quadrant. She just turned 3.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
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Chophouse and Party at Kate's House
Went to the chop last night and saw the crew and then went to a party at Kate's house. Good times all around and it was good to see everyone again. Kumie got me home late but we still had time to watch Capote. Interesting but not great. Anyway, the boys went to a birthday party for a classmate at a My Gym. It was insane but they seemed to enjoy it. I took a bunch of pictures and will load them soon. Nicole also has some before and after shots of her new haircut. I suppose those will go up on her blog.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Mid Week Update
The blurry picture on Tuesday was the Greater Wilton Woods Citizens Association meeting at Browne Academy. Lots of talk about the improvements at Browne and how they want to be a good neighbor (by cutting tuition 90 percent so Sam and Dylan can go there) and the new development on Sharon Chapel Road. They are going to build 11 new homes ranging from the high 900’s to 1.2 million. Pretty standard pricing around here these days. It really won’t affect us much except we may see a few more cars up and down the street in 2009 when it’s all complete.
The meeting also featured the “man” talking about anti gang activities in the area. I guess MS13 is roaming Huntington Avenue and the Fairfax County police are on the case. Did you know that only two officers in Fairfax County (population 1.2 million) have been killed on the job in the department’s history? And both were last week by some deranged teenager with 17 assorted weapons. Fairfax County also only averages 13 homicides a year which is the lowest rate of any area of the country with that type of population. Anyway, interesting stuff at these meetings.
Played golf with Modean yesterday and had a pretty good round. Once again the weather was perfect and the golf was free. Modean has mounds of free passes to a dozen courses in the area. It’s good to be in the sports radio business.
I’m meeting Nicole at a funeral for a friend from AARP today. John Luehrs had a heart attack on Sunday and died at 60 years old. He was a very sweet man and while he did love the Packers, we were able to find common ground. It will be a rough afternoon.
The meeting also featured the “man” talking about anti gang activities in the area. I guess MS13 is roaming Huntington Avenue and the Fairfax County police are on the case. Did you know that only two officers in Fairfax County (population 1.2 million) have been killed on the job in the department’s history? And both were last week by some deranged teenager with 17 assorted weapons. Fairfax County also only averages 13 homicides a year which is the lowest rate of any area of the country with that type of population. Anyway, interesting stuff at these meetings.
Played golf with Modean yesterday and had a pretty good round. Once again the weather was perfect and the golf was free. Modean has mounds of free passes to a dozen courses in the area. It’s good to be in the sports radio business.
I’m meeting Nicole at a funeral for a friend from AARP today. John Luehrs had a heart attack on Sunday and died at 60 years old. He was a very sweet man and while he did love the Packers, we were able to find common ground. It will be a rough afternoon.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Hey look, Nicole's blogging. http://nikabolid.blogspot.com/ Add her to your readers, and those of you that don't know what a reader is, you need to start using one. www.bloglines.com is my favorite. Personalized google homepages do the same thing. Anyway, fun party last night and Rick the bartender was awsome. It's actually fairly clean downstairs since he was picking up and cleaning the whole night. Never got any of the Labanese Taverna food, too busy talking I guess but I hear it was tasty. Took a bunch of pictures again but I'm not sure if I got any good ones.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Wendy's Wedding
So I've posted the photos from our neighbor Wendy's wedding. They turned out ok but nothing to write home about. I have a shot of a one of the helicopters from Wendy's new husbands squadron. They did a fly over exactly at 5 when the wedding was suppose to start. It actually started at 5:45 but the boys loved the flyby. Chris is a pilot in the Marine One squadron. They fly the president around. Take a look for yourself. http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72057594131534580/
I worked out this morning, had lunch with Jud and ran a bunch of errands today. I'm feeling a little blah tonight. I'm getting a haircut and having drinks with Jimmy T tomorrow. Should be fun.
So I've posted the photos from our neighbor Wendy's wedding. They turned out ok but nothing to write home about. I have a shot of a one of the helicopters from Wendy's new husbands squadron. They did a fly over exactly at 5 when the wedding was suppose to start. It actually started at 5:45 but the boys loved the flyby. Chris is a pilot in the Marine One squadron. They fly the president around. Take a look for yourself. http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72057594131534580/
I worked out this morning, had lunch with Jud and ran a bunch of errands today. I'm feeling a little blah tonight. I'm getting a haircut and having drinks with Jimmy T tomorrow. Should be fun.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Fort Foote
Here is the long promised photos from our trip to Fort Foote last Saturday. As you will see, it was another gorgeous day for a trip to a park. We did see a really big black snake climbing up a tree that made me look around the ground a lot. I didn't know they could climb trees so now I have to look up for the slimy little buggers as well. Anyway, I'm working on the wedding pictures now and may have them up today or tomorrow. Enjoy...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72057594130341137/
Here is the long promised photos from our trip to Fort Foote last Saturday. As you will see, it was another gorgeous day for a trip to a park. We did see a really big black snake climbing up a tree that made me look around the ground a lot. I didn't know they could climb trees so now I have to look up for the slimy little buggers as well. Anyway, I'm working on the wedding pictures now and may have them up today or tomorrow. Enjoy...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72057594130341137/
Monday, May 08, 2006
Ok, I'll have the Ft. Foote park and Wendy's wedding photos up tomorrow. It's been a busy and confusing couple days and I haven't found the time to create the flickr sets. I got some pretty good shots but not as many as I would have hoped. I bought some black and white film for Nicole's old 35 mm camera and plan on experimenting with, yes, real film. I'm tired and need to go to bed. :-(
Saturday, May 06, 2006
We went to Fort Foote Maryland today to hike and throw rocks into the Potomac. I took a hundred pictures, some with my new lense, an 10-20 mm wide angle Signa. Anyway, I'll upload a whole group to flickr tomorrow night. We also went to Wendy's wedding this evening. Wendy lives across the street and she got married on her newly sodded front lawn. I've got 200 pictures of that event. That will be a separate flickr upload. I'm looking forward to taking a lot of pictures this summer and actually plan on figuring out how to use this expensive camera I have. More soon....
Thursday, May 04, 2006
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Tuesday, May 02, 2006
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Sunday, April 30, 2006
We took a short trip to the National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park, Maryland. It's a short trip over the bridge and down Indian Head Highway. It's directly across the river from Mount Vernon and was originally set aside for a park to protect the views from GW's home. They have a colonial era farm there and we spent a few hours running around the barns, smokehouses, fields and pens looking at pigs, lambs, horses, cows, people dressed in colonial wear and plants. The boys loved it and I was pleasantly surprised at the place. Mom and Dad enjoyed seeing the great view of Mt Vernon and talking with the lady in colonial dress. I put a whole load of photos up in flickr. You can find them here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72057594121233330/
Saturday, April 29, 2006
The weather was perfect today for some early golf (6:50am), done by 11am and then some running around in the yard with the boys. Grandpa and I played golf while the boys, Grandma and Nicole went to the Alexandria Farmers Market and a flower store to buy some plants. This is Dylan lounging on the chaise on the deck.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Friday
I picked my parents up at the airport this afternoon around 4pm. I brought the boys with me and sang 99 bottles of beer on the wall all the way there. I taught them that song last night when they asked me to sing a song I learned in school. I got something out of college. My Dad, Wacky Dave and McConnell have a early tee time tomorrow. 6:45am and it's gonna be like 40 degrees but warming up fast. I'm tired and have had a few glasses of wine. I'll take some pictures of the boys this weekend and get them up here. I'm sure blurry pictures of sleazy bars in Vegas are getting old.
I picked my parents up at the airport this afternoon around 4pm. I brought the boys with me and sang 99 bottles of beer on the wall all the way there. I taught them that song last night when they asked me to sing a song I learned in school. I got something out of college. My Dad, Wacky Dave and McConnell have a early tee time tomorrow. 6:45am and it's gonna be like 40 degrees but warming up fast. I'm tired and have had a few glasses of wine. I'll take some pictures of the boys this weekend and get them up here. I'm sure blurry pictures of sleazy bars in Vegas are getting old.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Pan and Scan
My friend Jessica is trying out for a new job as a blogger and it would help her out if some of you out there read some of these posts. Funny stuff in many cases so enjoy.
THIS IS ME (Feel Free To Stalk Away)
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/EDITRIX_COMPLEX:_Let_Me_Be_Your_Blogger/707
GUILTY PLEASURES: Win Your Fave Lowbrow DVD
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Contests/GUILTY_PLEASURES:_Win_Your_Fave_Lowbrow_DVD/741
BARBIE DOES HOLLYWOOD (Jessica Style!)
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/HEY,_DOLLFACE:_Barbie_Does_Hollywood_(Our_Way)/710
BOY MEETS GIRL: On Craigslist
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Viral_Video/Documentary_DVD/BOY_MEETS_GIRL:_On_Craigslist/726
AMERICAN DUD: I Will Be Your Father Figure
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Animated_DVD/DVD_Marketing/Family_Guy/I_WILL_BE_YOUR_FATHER_FIGURE:_American_Dad_Fanfare/708
SWEET RIDE: Death Cab For Cutie's "Directions" DVD
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Music_DVD/Viral_Video_(1_post)/SWEET_RIDE:_Death_Cab_For_Cuties_Directions_DVD/714
ARE YOU TAPING THIS? $ex Tips From Video Clerks
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Adult_DVD/Instructional_DVDs/DVD_Culture/ARE_YOU_TAPING_THIS_Sex_Tips_from_Video_Clerks/723
FREE COCKTAILS? New Bartending DVD
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Instructional_DVDs/FREE_DRINKS!_Coyote_Ugly,_Here_I_Come.../711
TALK DIRTY: Jenny McCarthy's B-List Break-Up
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/DVD_Extras/TALK_DIRTY:_JENNY_MCARTHYS_B-LIST_BREAK-UP/722
THIS IS ME (Feel Free To Stalk Away)
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/EDITRIX_COMPLEX:_Let_Me_Be_Your_Blogger/707
GUILTY PLEASURES: Win Your Fave Lowbrow DVD
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Contests/GUILTY_PLEASURES:_Win_Your_Fave_Lowbrow_DVD/741
BARBIE DOES HOLLYWOOD (Jessica Style!)
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/HEY,_DOLLFACE:_Barbie_Does_Hollywood_(Our_Way)/710
BOY MEETS GIRL: On Craigslist
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Viral_Video/Documentary_DVD/BOY_MEETS_GIRL:_On_Craigslist/726
AMERICAN DUD: I Will Be Your Father Figure
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Animated_DVD/DVD_Marketing/Family_Guy/I_WILL_BE_YOUR_FATHER_FIGURE:_American_Dad_Fanfare/708
SWEET RIDE: Death Cab For Cutie's "Directions" DVD
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Music_DVD/Viral_Video_(1_post)/SWEET_RIDE:_Death_Cab_For_Cuties_Directions_DVD/714
ARE YOU TAPING THIS? $ex Tips From Video Clerks
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Adult_DVD/Instructional_DVDs/DVD_Culture/ARE_YOU_TAPING_THIS_Sex_Tips_from_Video_Clerks/723
FREE COCKTAILS? New Bartending DVD
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Instructional_DVDs/FREE_DRINKS!_Coyote_Ugly,_Here_I_Come.../711
TALK DIRTY: Jenny McCarthy's B-List Break-Up
http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/DVD_Extras/TALK_DIRTY:_JENNY_MCARTHYS_B-LIST_BREAK-UP/722
Monday, April 24, 2006
Back from Vegas
I’m finally feeling fairly normal after a long weekend in Las Vegas with very little sleep. It was fun but I was glad to be home by 3:30 yesterday. Nicole and boys came to the airport and picked me up. I got the little guys a couple presents. One was a shirt with hot rod cars and flames on them that said Las Vegas. They were not impressed and threw them on the floor demanding the real present. Well, I did get them a real present but I expected a little appreciation for the t-shirts. Anyway, I then gave them two full airport sets, including plane, luggage carriers, food truck, plane tow truck and signs. They have been fighting over the two identical sets ever since.
I don’t get it. I buy two of everything but they still find a way to argue about it. It’s been good hand with them again. My group moved floors today to our new offices. Everything went pretty well but I have a lot of boxes to unpack. Should be fun.
I don’t get it. I buy two of everything but they still find a way to argue about it. It’s been good hand with them again. My group moved floors today to our new offices. Everything went pretty well but I have a lot of boxes to unpack. Should be fun.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Rainman Sweet
The picture below is the lead singer of Rainman Suite. The last of four bands Jud and I saw at the sleezy Double Down bar. It was one nasty joint but a nice departure from all the glitz on the strip. It was a very small place but the bands were surprisingly good. The worst of the four was an all girl band called the Randies. They trey hard but were a little disconnected. Rainman Suite could be the next Green Day. I bought a cd if anyone doesn't believe me.
We got in at 3am and have beed doing a whole lot of nothing today. A little food, shopping at Tommy Bahama and hanging at the pool. I think the bachelor is having a good time.
Mark Carpenter
General Manager
Web Strategy and Operations
www.aarp.org
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