Yes, we did have a lovely weekend, thank you very much.
Being mid-winter, the days were short and chill, but in some ways that makes it a perfect time to get out and see the sights – as a sort of pick-me-up. The landscapes were striking, the wildlife was accommodating and the people were few and far between.
The dogs apparently had a good time at “puppy camp” and were not at all distressed when we picked them up a few hours ago (although Luna kept her paw on me in the car the rest of the way home). Right now they are sleeping the very sound sleep of over-romped (and possibly over-fed) doggies.
Luna was a bit stressed out by her first puppy camp experience but has been a happy camper ever since. In truth I was more worried about Luna being trapped for three days in an enclosure with the MONSTER PUPPY than I was about the MP. Quite understandably, she tires of the constant puppy pestering. At home we let her go in our room, or let one of them in and keep the other out, so that she can get a break now and then.
In a totally bizarre twist of fate, Atrios just twittered about seeing a Booman Tribune bumper sticker on a bag at EWR airport…wonder if he and ask are on the same flight?
Yep, we left from EWR – boarded around 5.20.
Link to tweet?
Arrived at my middle sister’s apt a couple of hours ago, had a quick bite and the young one then crashed (he watched movies the entire flight – no time for sleep…).
Found the tweet – since his (SAS) plane was apparently delayed, I believe he was on the Stockholm flight, which I heard was delayed (we went via CPH).
A lot of people are clueless to the ‘frog-march’ term. Eight of ten that I ask do not know the term (I see them studying the sticker and look confused).
Morning Andi! I love our furry friends, but don’t appreciate plopping my sleepy rear end onto a desk chair laden with cat barf! Ack!!! Its fabric covered, so now there’s a nice stain to try to get rid of as well. Any hints for a good cat yak cleaner?
I was in Indianapolis all day yesterday so it looks like Brown County had to get along without either of us to hold thing together. And amazingly it seems to have survived!
We went out to meet friends.
We’re still in Oslo and – sorry Andi – not to many pics taken yet. We’ll do the tourist thing this week before heading for the cabin next Sunday.
Unstable conditions, and kind of cool (though mid-70s today).
Down under beach photo courtesy of keres. Hope you had a nice weekend there!
What’s everyone else up to on this fine Monday? I’m frantically working to finish up a large slide set that is dragging on and on.
Yes, we did have a lovely weekend, thank you very much.
Being mid-winter, the days were short and chill, but in some ways that makes it a perfect time to get out and see the sights – as a sort of pick-me-up. The landscapes were striking, the wildlife was accommodating and the people were few and far between.
The dogs apparently had a good time at “puppy camp” and were not at all distressed when we picked them up a few hours ago (although Luna kept her paw on me in the car the rest of the way home). Right now they are sleeping the very sound sleep of over-romped (and possibly over-fed) doggies.
Glad everyone had a good time. Puppy camp is a wonderful thing.
Luna was a bit stressed out by her first puppy camp experience but has been a happy camper ever since. In truth I was more worried about Luna being trapped for three days in an enclosure with the MONSTER PUPPY than I was about the MP. Quite understandably, she tires of the constant puppy pestering. At home we let her go in our room, or let one of them in and keep the other out, so that she can get a break now and then.
Back at work and very tired. This was not a restful weekend.
Yup.
well that was good. What brought that on?
What have you been up to? I was just wondering over the weekend where you were and if there was family at your place celebrating the 4th of July.
Excellent to see you back … with or without youtubes. 🙂
Where ya been?
That was cool. What have you been up to?
I mean, Larry King is over 6,000 years old.
sadly, that is the least controversial thing to come out out of the AZGOP’s collective mouth
[sigh]
Especially now, I’m betting, that they know there’s no Napolitano and her veto hanging over them.
God morning, Andi!
Uh, good morning. Need more coffee,
Save some for me!
Well darn, I thought I’d just gotten a major promotion. 🙁
and not have ej here posting his pictures. 🙁
I guess I’ll post one of mine and hope the scent of sand calls out to him.
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Very nice…it’s calling to me!
I’m not a beach person generally but they do make for nice sunrise or sunset (depending on your coast) pictures.
Good morning, Andi and CG!
I could go there….
But young asklet and I will board a plane for Norway this pm.
Have a great trip, ask!
BTW, are we going to see you in Pittsburgh?
Of course!
Thanks, b2!
Packing now, and cannot find my driver’s license :/
Big sigh – finally found it.
I was thinking about you this morning, and wondering if you were going to check in here before you left. Have an uneventful flight and wonderful trip.
Will you be posting from there occasionally? I always love to see the photos.
Have a great trip!
Have fun!
Take lots of pictures!
Have a great trip!
Thanks maryb, Andi and CG!
Will try to post while in Oslo, but once we’re at the cabin, access will be sporadic.
In a totally bizarre twist of fate, Atrios just twittered about seeing a Booman Tribune bumper sticker on a bag at EWR airport…wonder if he and ask are on the same flight?
How many bumper stickers does Ask have? Seems like he gets busted with one every time he leaves the house. 🙂
It’s on his briefcase, if I remember right, so it gets quite a bit of travel time in.
ha! I saw that tweet and wondered if ask was traveling today.
Yep, we left from EWR – boarded around 5.20.
Link to tweet?
Arrived at my middle sister’s apt a couple of hours ago, had a quick bite and the young one then crashed (he watched movies the entire flight – no time for sleep…).
Tweet.
BMT does get around.
Found the tweet – since his (SAS) plane was apparently delayed, I believe he was on the Stockholm flight, which I heard was delayed (we went via CPH).
A lot of people are clueless to the ‘frog-march’ term. Eight of ten that I ask do not know the term (I see them studying the sticker and look confused).
true, this scene does call for ej.
But he’s probably at a real beach right now.
Guess so, since my version of chihuahua didn’t work — though apparently sand will also work for Manny. 🙂
and with all his luggage.
Morning/afternoon/evening all.
Thanks, Andi!
No delay and luggage intact.
this is effed up, but very entertaining.
why do these people share so much?
It’s like his wife is a piece of property that Ensign pursued and stole.
Excellent news! Now I’ll switch to hoping for a little less rain this trip. 🙂
Glad to hear it. I’m still laughing about your brush with Duncan at the airport.
Well, next time you see him – ask why he didn’t come over. Do I look that scary?
Hope the rest of your summer is smooth sailing as well! Have a great time over there!
Morning Andi! I love our furry friends, but don’t appreciate plopping my sleepy rear end onto a desk chair laden with cat barf! Ack!!! Its fabric covered, so now there’s a nice stain to try to get rid of as well. Any hints for a good cat yak cleaner?
Try some cider vinegar. Do a stain test first, if possible.
Fly by hi, everyone! Wonderful weather here.
Thanks, WW! I’ll try that.
This week’s theme is Rain or shine, drops or rays. What kind of weather has been filling your days? so just storm on over here.
Drive by hi/bye!
hi/hi
Good morning Andi! We had to go to Dayton yesterday. Any big happenings while we were gone?
I was in Indianapolis all day yesterday so it looks like Brown County had to get along without either of us to hold thing together. And amazingly it seems to have survived!
I love that forecast. I see it as the weather gods way of saying that my befuddled state is a naturally occurring phenomenon.
Good morning, Andi!
Foggy befuddlement – seems to happen with increasing frequency for me.
How’s your trip going?
Are you taking plenty of pictures for ME? 🙂
Sometimes foggyy befuddlement is preferred over the sharp pain of increased awareness…
How’s the vacation going?
We went out to meet friends.
We’re still in Oslo and – sorry Andi – not to many pics taken yet. We’ll do the tourist thing this week before heading for the cabin next Sunday.
Unstable conditions, and kind of cool (though mid-70s today).
Well pooh – and here I thought you took these trips to Norway just so I could enjoy the pictures. 😉
Hope you have a wonderful time — with or without pics.
I will take your cool any day. Looking forward to pics from the cottage.
and I’m thinking the path ahead is not going to be all that easy … but at least around here, it’s a pretty struggle.
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Good morning!
Still jetlagged – no sleep until early morning, I’ll follow FM’s advice and take a nap.
Bummer on the jet lag and lack of sleep. I hope the nap helps and the jet lag vanishes.
Ooh, that one’s going up top.
Very tired after trying to control dueling 10 year olds yesterday. It’s like herding cats.
Heh. Cats are more cooperative.