Yes, I read about morrell hunting in "The Omnivore's Dilemma" it was very interesting. I guess there are lots of people in CA that do that too. I'd love to try them.

Good thing I moved the cars this morning then. Have a safe trip Mom & Frankie!

Yes, that's the one. It takes 20 minutes to get up there so if you can get here by 5:30 and then we'll catch dinner afterward.

ESSO: The men are working on the driveway right now. And, Nicco is sleeping on the couch, about five minutes into watching TV he gave out.

I was thinking between 5 and 6 for arrival, we'll see when we leave Sarah's. I'll call you on the road to let you know what time it looks like. Is this the church gym where we can walk while you play volleyball?

Mom- I don't know what time you were targeting for arrival here but we have a voleyball game at 6 tonight if you want to watch. The house will be open either way.

I have athlete's foot. Oh, and I'm a fun guy.

MSU has a mycologist on staff. She gave me a bucket of morrells. two points!

Josh Nauman's dad ran the IL state tourney for mushroom hunting.... Participation points?!?!

It is also very popular in IN although it is mostly morrells they hunt for. My former boss paid $80 for two lbs so they must be fairly rare.

I recently learned that mushroom hunting is also popular in some areas of WI and IL. It's not only the Czech with the humorous sporting events.

Ok, I put the spam block on the RelhoLite form too... we'll see if that's where they were coming from... or not.

can't we just take blue m&ms for that too?

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scan it, load it up to ocrterminal.com to convert it to a word doc then to load it to http://www.worldlingo.com/ to translate it. should be able to
identify what the hell it is.

I got a notice in the mail from Hertz Italy but it is in Italian so I can't tell if it is an invoice, a bill, or a check. Anyone want to give it a go?

we had this for dinner, not joking

This was a mushroom Merel found. It's apparently the national sport in the Czech Republic to hunt for mushrooms. Again, not joking. So Merel's mother cooked this up in a soup. Quite tasty, and we're still alive.

Looking good Lincoln. They had 4 participants this year? quite the showing.

blue m&m's as treatment for spinal injury... or just how much food dyes mess with your body's normal functions.

holy cow! Mom, are you leaving early today? I guess the kids will be surprised when you get here.

VO: Your mail is by your shoes, everything else is in the closest drawer or cabinet.
Thanks for a great time in Williamsburg and environs. See you in September.

Turns out ginormous is a word and I was spelling it wrong.

Ok, so after retreating from the gianormous swarms of blood-thirsty mosquitoes in Yellowstone, Merel's family and I hiked up the west fork of the Hyalite Trail only to be caught by a thunderstorm. We got the tents up before the rain set in, and spent the rest of the evening playing cards. The next day we finished our way to the peak and all the way back down again. Pics of gianormous scenery to come.

Then Sunday we took a ride on a scenic passenger train through the mountains. Unfortunately, it was a bit of amateur hour on the train so it was less intriguing than anticipated, but I believe everyone was quite happy to be sitting that day. Pics of gianormous slag heap to come.

Slooooow Monday. Meow.

Mom, Franike left some clothes here too, so you can get them when you come by.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes from those who called me yesterday. Germanfest, and seeing WSU alumni was a lot of fun.

We're back in Williamsburg for a couple of days then we start heading back west. Great three days on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Last night and today were spent playing games with Josh and Leah, learned some fun new games.

Thanks for the dance Payton!
Checked in on the bees today. They are not giving up the honey willingly.

Mouse count, two.

Funny for so many reasons.

Sunny, working our way towards 100F and the power goes out. hrm.

rj: No, we will not be painting over that duck. It is an important artifact that makes our house a home. It is a reminder to those who recognize it of fresh beginnings, individuality and the importance of being yourself. Also, I can't reach that high.

Yes, we will be painting over the silver duck. That makes me kinda sad but it is 7 1/2 years later. Babies don't stay babies that long :(

you mean you own clothes that you don't paint in?

I will try to remember to bring my painting clothes this weekend.

I am out of town, so I hope the mice are piling up. No count until Friday.