We had lunch today with our old friend Jonathon. We first met Jonathon years ago at Summit--he was a student of mine on a 14-Day Alpine Mountaineering Course in 1998. He came back for a 21-Day Course the next year (noteworthy because they ran out of food on Day 17 or 18!) and later worked with us at Summit. We hadn't seen him for a few years, but he has been living in DC. He worked in the Press Office for the Attorney General for awhile, but now works in the Press Office of the First Lady, Laura Bush. It was great to catch up---he's come a long way since 1998!Sunday, October 28: Image #304
We had lunch today with our old friend Jonathon. We first met Jonathon years ago at Summit--he was a student of mine on a 14-Day Alpine Mountaineering Course in 1998. He came back for a 21-Day Course the next year (noteworthy because they ran out of food on Day 17 or 18!) and later worked with us at Summit. We hadn't seen him for a few years, but he has been living in DC. He worked in the Press Office for the Attorney General for awhile, but now works in the Press Office of the First Lady, Laura Bush. It was great to catch up---he's come a long way since 1998!Saturday, October 27: Image #303
We walked all over creation today, looking at some places and marking them as potentials and scratching others off the list. We didn't find anything great, but we did find this red velvet couch on the side of the road. Free!!
Friday, October 26: Image #302
We are off to DC for a week of house hunting. We are thinking of getting a place downtown, riding the Metro and being pedestrian for awhile.
Thursday, October 25: Image #301
One of our Chief Petty Officers had a tragic brain aneurysm about two weeks ago. His funeral was last week in Missouri, and had a memorial service today at the Chapel on base. Rest in Peace, AWCS Ethington.
I finally got caught up from California, and it is time to leave again! We fly to DC tomorrow for several days of house hunting.
I finally got caught up from California, and it is time to leave again! We fly to DC tomorrow for several days of house hunting.Wednesday, October 24: Image #300
I spent the better part of the evening writing thank-you notes and getting Whitney Classic t-shirts ready for the mail. My final tally: $6,906, and as of today, Summit had raised over $86,000!
Monday, October 22: Image #298
Only in Florida would you see a van with a window-unit AC in the back.
Saturday, October 20: Image #296
I had to run up to the grocery store this evening. As I went out, we were having the most beautiful sunset. The picture about is taken from the back patio. The picture below was in my rear-view mirror. (Full disclosure--this image was inspired by a photo Michael took at the Whitney. Click here to see his original image.)
It reminds me of a quote by Contardo Ferrini:"God speaks to men and women in the clouds on the mountaintops, in the roaring of the torrents, in the stark awfulness of the cliffs, in the dazzling splendor of the unmelting snow, in the sun that splashes the west with blood, in the wind that strips the trees bare. Nature lives by the breath of his omnipotence."
Thursday, October 18: Image #294
Today is Ginger's birthday, and also the birthday of one
of our friends here in Jacksonville, Kristen. We celebrated with dinner, a wonderful cake, and a rousing game of Cataan. Out of pity, we let Ginger win the last game!
Wednesday, October 17: Image #293
Q: What happens when you buy a ten foot 4x4 post and don't accurately measure the back of your car?A: You wind up getting a new windshield.
Tuesday, October 16: Image #292
Our little orange tree is working hard. We have a couple of small oranges, but most of its energy is going into this one large orange!
Monday, October 15: Image #291
Look---up in the right hand corner. It's a tiny touch of red leaves....fall has come to Florida!!Sunday, October 14: Image #290
Nothing like a fresh haircut, unless it's a fresh cutting of the grass.Saturday, October 13: Image #289
One of our neighbors across the street, Wyatt (or Wy-Wy, as we like to call him) had a birthday party today. It was his 3rd birthday, and as you can tell, it was a pirate theme.Friday, October 12: Image #288
Good news. Before we left for California, we discovered a strange lump on Moses' left hip. It was kinda big, and lumpy, and the vet wanted to surgically remove it. She would have needed about 10 days of rehab, so we decided to postpone it until we returned from California. Ginger took her to the vet today, and miracle of all miracles, the lump has drastically shrunk and nothing needs to be done. Like Arnold says, "It's not a tumor!"Thursday, October 11: Image #287
We had dinner tonight with our neighbors. At some point during the meal, Carson decided to make himself comfortable and strip down to the bare essentials.
Wednesday, October 10: Image #286
I know...this is going back to California, but Ginger bought a t-shirt at In-n-Out when we left. She wore it today, and I can almost taste it.
Tuesday, October 9: Image #285
Back in the steamy confines of Florida, I found this beautiful orange butterfly, a Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) flitting around in the garden. It has an amazing range-all the way from Argentina through Central America and throughout most of the United States.
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