finally in the bvi’s. :)
After a few travel issues, we are now on the boat enjoying the lovely weather. Our luggage has arrived. We are drinking beer on the back of the boat. Everyone seems to be relaxing.
1 comment January 21st, 2008
Great Weekend
I had a great weekend this Memorial Day and I thought I would share it with everyone. =)
Bill & I spent Saturday doing tons of house things and with the help of my parents in the afternoon actually acquired a used gas grill and tried it out. My new project is reclaiming my basement after 5 years of neglect. It is a bigger project than I had envisioned, but should be very cool when done. I sent tons of things off with my parents that we no longer use. The freed up a little more storage. A small start … but that is what it takes. A little pathetic that we had my parents working when it was our get together for Mother’s Day, but I’m very glad they were willing to help out. We would never have been able to get that grill home without the help.
On Sunday Bill & I went to Chippewa Falls and did a ride there. He did the century (100 miles) of course but I chose to do a nice 50 mile ride. The weather was gorgeous and the scenery beautiful.
Monday we took it a little easier, just doing smaller putzy stuff around the place and unwinding before going back to work.
Hope everyone else had a great weekend.
May 30th, 2007
New Form of Evil
So the story starts out safe enough. Scott moved. Took the lovely Capresso from the office with him. No more latte. Or so I thought. =)
Steve announced that I should order a Tassimo for the office. Seemed like a good idea. But in truth. EVIL.
The cappuccino’s are very tasty … and not decaf as it would turn out. Sigh.
Did I mention Tassimo equals Evil?
Michele
October 20th, 2006
Our San Juan Island Leaders
So by the last day of the trip … our leaders felt very comfortable around us. Here is a little video from our stop at the top of Mount Constitution.
July 18th, 2006
I saw this on a posting ….
And just giggled … so I’m posting it here:
I have a morning ritual that I need to share. I call it ‘the terminator’. First I crouch down in the shower in the classic ‘naked terminator traveling through time’ pose. With my eyes closed I crouch there for a minute, visualizing either Arnold or the guy from the second movie (not the chick in the third one because that one sucked) and I start to hum the terminator theme. Then I slowly rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me to proceed through my day as an emotionless, cyborg badass. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It ruins the fantasy.
June 20th, 2006
Important Safety Tip
I just thought I would post an important safety tip for those bikers out there.
Always Always Always …..
Remove your ankle straps before trying to remove your socks. Especially if you are standing on one foot.
May 24th, 2006
Gingered Apple Spritzer
This drink was wonderful. Thought I would post the ingredients. Not sure on propery measurements yet. Guess we will have to experiement. =)
Stoli Citrus
Sour Apple Pucker
Stewart’s Ginger Brew
Bitters
Serve over ice with a cherry.
April 24th, 2006
Harbor Island
Well, we just returned for the latest Becker/Smith (and now Anderson) family vacation. It was truly spectacular. We went to Harbor Island in the Bahamas for a week. The weather was good, the beach and water stunning and the house perfect. Here is a link to some of our pics.
6 comments January 23rd, 2006
Chicken Adobo Recipe
Here is the recipe for Chicken Adobo (it changes a lot though):
1 Panful Chicken Thighs (my 15″ Allclad holds 14 thighs)
oil
1 TB diced garlic
1 TB White sugar
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
1.5 c white vinegar
1.5 c hot water
2/3 c soy sauce
Skin chicken and trim fat off. In a hot pan with hot oil brown the thighs well. As they finish cooking add the garlic. You only want to saute the garlic for 30 seconds or a minute - don’t let it burn. Add the salt, pepper, sugar, bay, vinegar and water. Cook at a simmer for 40 minutes turning chicken every now and again. Add the soy and cook for 20 minutes more - turning. You may need to turn the heat up for the last few minutes to thicken the “sauce” - make sure it does not boil away though.
November 28th, 2005
Binky 1994 - 2005
Yesterday we had to say goodbye to Binky. He lived a long and happy life with us.
I spent the day reflecting on his life and the empty place he left behind.
Ever since my first visit to the Humane Society in St. Paul when I saw him for the first time and, of course, couldn’t leave him behind. He has been a part of our little family. Untiil yesterday, when he had to leave us behind.
Goodbye Binky … we miss you.
1 comment October 28th, 2005