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.

It's working in Sam's group. It is temporary but something to get going.

Will you be painting over the silver duck?

Got turned around by mosquitoes, would you believe?

Taping is the best job, no paying attention required.

esSO: Updated mouse count please.

rso: Congrats! What's the new job?

all others: We really will be painting Sunday afternoon and
everyone's invited to help. Payton's room will be purple and
the office some sort of neutral. Much easier taping than a
kitchen and lots of praise to go along with it too!

Congrats Rita!

Best be quick. I start a new job Monday.

that means you're hired for payton's room and the office. when can you start?

After a lot of practice, I quit using tape. Does that mean I paint too much?

don't take the tape down. that way you won't have to tape the next time you paint.