Yesterday I made pastry cream at work. This involves stirring large quantities of a pudding consistency concoction over high heat for a long long time. This gave me five mini blisters bringing my work related blister count up to eight. Hopefully soon I will have built up strength and calluses to prevent further blistering.
Today, I made brownies which involves sifting over 27 pounds of brownie mix. I blew my nose when I got home. It was gross.
Many of my co-workers, well aware that I am new to the area, have taken it upon themseleves to overwhelm me with ideas of great things to do around here. The most recent thing that has gotten me very excited is that there is a very cheap pick-your-own blueberries/raspberries/apple farm about 10 or 15 minutes from here. Also, just down the road is a farm where you can buy fresh milk that is actually cheaper than the grocery store. I really want to go get some right this second. But Joseph is gone. Oh well.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Saturday, August 26, 2006
White River
James told us about this little picnic place on the edge of White River that always seemed to be empty. We packed up our camping chairs (thanks Ken&Amy), and some chips and headed that way. I had every intention of swimming until I felt how cold the water was, so I drew while she read to me from Dress Your Family in Courdoroy and Denim by David Sedaris (an old favorite). Becca thinks she may have seen a bald eagle, and I think I may have killed a bug with my eyelashes.
Smashing Becca's glasses with my head on a Saturday.
This picture was taken with my phone's camera. I'm satisfied with the quality, but am unsure if it costs me to email it to myself.
Smashing Becca's glasses with my head on a Saturday.
This picture was taken with my phone's camera. I'm satisfied with the quality, but am unsure if it costs me to email it to myself.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Our last days in Kansas
My brother graduated from high school. He is now going to K State. Adam is in high school. He is a Junior (that's 'grade eleven' for the Canadians in the house).
Lil' Brudders
This is in my grandparents back yard at Josh's graduation party. Adam is preparing his pants for the intense volleyball action that is sure to ensue.
Douglas David Supreme Esteban
Our car Douglas David Supreme Esteban. Except no substitutions. Here he is parked in one of Chuck's fields. Having already endured a round-trip to Canada, with a new engine to show for it, and about to take on a 1500+ mile drive to Vermont, our friend basks in the sunset, awaiting to take us faithfully to our next destination.
I can't for the life of me remember why I'm not wearing pants...
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Lil' Brudders
This is in my grandparents back yard at Josh's graduation party. Adam is preparing his pants for the intense volleyball action that is sure to ensue.
Douglas David Supreme Esteban
Our car Douglas David Supreme Esteban. Except no substitutions. Here he is parked in one of Chuck's fields. Having already endured a round-trip to Canada, with a new engine to show for it, and about to take on a 1500+ mile drive to Vermont, our friend basks in the sunset, awaiting to take us faithfully to our next destination.
I can't for the life of me remember why I'm not wearing pants...
This message has been brought to you by your local Ford dealership. Stop in today.
Then along came Summer. 2006 style.
There is no reason not to be doing this!
When preschool ended for the summer I started working at Prairie Harvest half time, and Child-sat for the other half. The above photo is two of the five kids I watched.
As most of you know Becca worked at Prairie Harvest from March 05 to August 06 as the one and only baker of fine products such as bread, muffins, cakes, and all kinds of crazy crap. She was an invaluble asset to the store, they could not have run without her.
So in May of 06 we took a little drive to Winnipeg (that's in Canada folks (that's a whole other country)) for Ben&Andrea's wedding.
To Canada
I'm not entirely sure where we are in this photo, but I remember it was very very foggy. But the extra driving challenge was good because it helped me stay awake after Chuck and I had drove through the night.
Behold the glory of Tain Castle!
We stayed with Ben in his great (and regal) new place. The wedding was lovely, and there are many many photos to prove it:
Techmology
However, we have none on this site. Maybe soon.
Andrea-at-light-speed
Here we have Ben&Andrea opening their wedding gifts. Andrea, having fully realized the commitment she has made quickly attempts a super human escape.
Bec and I marvel at the spectacle
Apparently I marveled, but Bec seemed to have expected this.
I don't actually remember much about the drive back to Kansas, other than me going the wrong way around Kansas City the one time Chuck took a nap.
But we made it home after another eventful yet relaxing 'holiday' to Canada. Some may remember Becca and I making a similar vacation the summer before; on our honeymoon. Both trips were marked with similar events: Weddings, Slurpees, nice weather, quality time with Good'ol Benson (that's what I call Ben. Recently. Just now.), samosas, and car trouble.
Post Canadian Car Trouble 2005
After driving the 1000 miles to Winnipeg, and then back, our engine gave out somewhere in Iowa. We took the bus home, leaving the car in Iowa to have the engine replaced and returned to collect it a few days later.
One year later:
Post Canadian Car Trouble 2006
After driving most of the day, we arrived in Kansas to take our car and selves home (we had rented a van to take to Canada). But I couldn't shift out of park. After an hour or two of testing wires and cords we found the problem. We fixed it. I drove home and took a nap.
When preschool ended for the summer I started working at Prairie Harvest half time, and Child-sat for the other half. The above photo is two of the five kids I watched.
As most of you know Becca worked at Prairie Harvest from March 05 to August 06 as the one and only baker of fine products such as bread, muffins, cakes, and all kinds of crazy crap. She was an invaluble asset to the store, they could not have run without her.
So in May of 06 we took a little drive to Winnipeg (that's in Canada folks (that's a whole other country)) for Ben&Andrea's wedding.
To Canada
I'm not entirely sure where we are in this photo, but I remember it was very very foggy. But the extra driving challenge was good because it helped me stay awake after Chuck and I had drove through the night.
Behold the glory of Tain Castle!
We stayed with Ben in his great (and regal) new place. The wedding was lovely, and there are many many photos to prove it:
Techmology
However, we have none on this site. Maybe soon.
Andrea-at-light-speed
Here we have Ben&Andrea opening their wedding gifts. Andrea, having fully realized the commitment she has made quickly attempts a super human escape.
Bec and I marvel at the spectacle
Apparently I marveled, but Bec seemed to have expected this.
I don't actually remember much about the drive back to Kansas, other than me going the wrong way around Kansas City the one time Chuck took a nap.
But we made it home after another eventful yet relaxing 'holiday' to Canada. Some may remember Becca and I making a similar vacation the summer before; on our honeymoon. Both trips were marked with similar events: Weddings, Slurpees, nice weather, quality time with Good'ol Benson (that's what I call Ben. Recently. Just now.), samosas, and car trouble.
Post Canadian Car Trouble 2005
After driving the 1000 miles to Winnipeg, and then back, our engine gave out somewhere in Iowa. We took the bus home, leaving the car in Iowa to have the engine replaced and returned to collect it a few days later.
One year later:
Post Canadian Car Trouble 2006
After driving most of the day, we arrived in Kansas to take our car and selves home (we had rented a van to take to Canada). But I couldn't shift out of park. After an hour or two of testing wires and cords we found the problem. We fixed it. I drove home and took a nap.
Childrens!
Here are some pictures of the kids from the preschool I used to work for. There are more at the Flickr site.
Ms. Kristin teaching while Gabe... stares at a wall?
Here we have one of the afternoon classes sitting by the tree behind the play house. Our classes were ten to twelve kids, and there were two classes a day: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This class had a big range of ages. A couple of the girls were five, and the little boy Ms. Deb is holding was two.
Kristin and Elizah
Her daughter, not a student.
Hey everybody! Welcome. I'm Diego and I'll be your host today
This guy...aw man. This guy cracked me up constantly.
Claira Beara Curly Haira
At the beginning of class we'd play a bit, and then gather around for Circle Time. We'd talk about letters, colors, numbers, and the date. Then I'd read a story.
I know not mercy! Only rage!
After Circle Time we would have snack, and then Play Time. Ian here was actually being, believe it or not, a worm.
Probably a dinosaur
Eric (the guy on the left) drew a turtle for me one time.
There is paper in my hand!
It's true. After some time to play we'd have Project Time. It usually involved glue. Or paint. And of course, paper.
Seriously kids, shut it up.
Sometimes we'd listen to songs, or try to identify certain sounds, maybe from an animal, or vehicle.
I will support you my friend
If the weather was nice we'd go outside. The kids in one of the afternoon classes would play a game called Rocky. This was essentially Tag, but who ever was 'It' was called Rocky and those being chased would taunt 'It' by shouting, "Rocky!" I actually witnessed the evolution of this game, from the beginning of the year, and as far as I could tell they were initially trying to pretend to be the characters from Rocky and Bullwinkle but got bored with that and began to chase each other.
Blake
As previously mentioned; there are more pictures at my Flickr site.
Ms. Kristin teaching while Gabe... stares at a wall?
Here we have one of the afternoon classes sitting by the tree behind the play house. Our classes were ten to twelve kids, and there were two classes a day: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This class had a big range of ages. A couple of the girls were five, and the little boy Ms. Deb is holding was two.
Kristin and Elizah
Her daughter, not a student.
Hey everybody! Welcome. I'm Diego and I'll be your host today
This guy...aw man. This guy cracked me up constantly.
Claira Beara Curly Haira
At the beginning of class we'd play a bit, and then gather around for Circle Time. We'd talk about letters, colors, numbers, and the date. Then I'd read a story.
I know not mercy! Only rage!
After Circle Time we would have snack, and then Play Time. Ian here was actually being, believe it or not, a worm.
Probably a dinosaur
Eric (the guy on the left) drew a turtle for me one time.
There is paper in my hand!
It's true. After some time to play we'd have Project Time. It usually involved glue. Or paint. And of course, paper.
Seriously kids, shut it up.
Sometimes we'd listen to songs, or try to identify certain sounds, maybe from an animal, or vehicle.
I will support you my friend
If the weather was nice we'd go outside. The kids in one of the afternoon classes would play a game called Rocky. This was essentially Tag, but who ever was 'It' was called Rocky and those being chased would taunt 'It' by shouting, "Rocky!" I actually witnessed the evolution of this game, from the beginning of the year, and as far as I could tell they were initially trying to pretend to be the characters from Rocky and Bullwinkle but got bored with that and began to chase each other.
Blake
As previously mentioned; there are more pictures at my Flickr site.
House on Vine St.
We have no pictures of our current place or surroundings but will post them as soon as we do. In the meantime we are testing this new blog here. Let us know how you like it.
These are some pictures we took before we left Kansas. They are already full size, but clicking on them will take you to my Flickr account where you will find the other photos posted in this blog as well as some of my older comics.
Last, I'd like to apologize for the dates and times on the pictures. I forgot to change the settings on my dad's camera.
The grass will soon overwhelm the wife
When we first moved into our little house on Vine St. we had no lawnmower (or ambition to groom the yard) and therefore let the grass grow for weeks before finally succumbing to the dirty looks of our neighbors and mowing.
House Front
The Front of our house shown actual size! There's our plants Harvarton, and Blendermin. I didn't just make those names up...
House Back
Two-pots-and-flaps-of-siding-missing-from-the-wall seems to be the design theme of the front and back of our house. I think this was the one and only time I ever went outside. We had a red back door?
Fungus Amongus
The yard left uncut and flourishing on its own suprised Bec and I by producing some big'ol mushrooms right there in the front yard, close to the mailbox. As you can see, the biggest of them are as big as the house. It was a pain to try and park between them, but they sure did keep the bird crap off of the car - though - I'm not sure what creatures thrive on mushrooms, but that crap never did come off.
Bec - Pre leap into drainage ditch
If you close your eyes; it's almost like beach side property.
These are some pictures we took before we left Kansas. They are already full size, but clicking on them will take you to my Flickr account where you will find the other photos posted in this blog as well as some of my older comics.
Last, I'd like to apologize for the dates and times on the pictures. I forgot to change the settings on my dad's camera.
The grass will soon overwhelm the wife
When we first moved into our little house on Vine St. we had no lawnmower (or ambition to groom the yard) and therefore let the grass grow for weeks before finally succumbing to the dirty looks of our neighbors and mowing.
House Front
The Front of our house shown actual size! There's our plants Harvarton, and Blendermin. I didn't just make those names up...House Back
Two-pots-and-flaps-of-siding-missing-from-the-wall seems to be the design theme of the front and back of our house. I think this was the one and only time I ever went outside. We had a red back door?
Fungus Amongus
The yard left uncut and flourishing on its own suprised Bec and I by producing some big'ol mushrooms right there in the front yard, close to the mailbox. As you can see, the biggest of them are as big as the house. It was a pain to try and park between them, but they sure did keep the bird crap off of the car - though - I'm not sure what creatures thrive on mushrooms, but that crap never did come off.
Bec - Pre leap into drainage ditch
If you close your eyes; it's almost like beach side property.
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