Winter Wonderland

I am back up at Lake Cushman where it's still winter

I spent five days dog sitting Teddy. This was about the extent of his activity.

Tonya's Visit

Here's a photo of us out to dinner while Tonya was here. The new Windows phone made us look possessed...it definitely wasn't all the wine we were drinking. 

From Drop Box

Progress

Capitol Hill Station dig

During this phase the contractor will grade the site to make it level, and begin digging out the area for the station. The excavation for the station is approximately 400 feet long, 100 feet wide, and 60 feet deep. All of the excavated dirt (also known as spoils) will be hauled away in trucks. The trucks will travel along the haul route identified by the City of Seattle - leaving the site they will travel west on Olive Way to I-5 and coming to the site they will travel east up Denny Way. The final disposal site for excavated material will be determined by the contractor. The majority of the hauling during this phase will take place during the daytime and, at times, possibly extending into the evening.
Once the excavation reaches the bottom of the station (approx. 60 feet down), a concrete slab 10 feet thick will be poured at the bottom of the excavation.

Haven't posted anything in a long time...

One of my new favorite songs



The Raconteurs - You Don't Understand Me

A fun memory

I was struck by a fun memory today. I had to make a call and get an electronic signature from the President of Portland State University for one of my clients . I remember being little and being so AMAZED that Tonya was working in the President's office. The White House, UND it's all the same.

Such a privilege

Today I had the chance to spend an afternoon with Tonya, Jim and Jim's friend Matt. We met in Hoodsport, WA and then traveled to Lake Cushman where we spent the afternoon grazing, taking a walk on the lake and making a wonderful lasagna dinner.

The day was filled wtih laughter, hugs, conversation, and fun.

I feel so blessed to have a family that gives me so much joy.

Thank's to Tonya and Jim...and to Matt for the wonderful hospitality.

A quick review of The Eagle

Tonya and I went to see The Eagle tonight.

The scenery was nice.

Black Swan

I saw Black Swan last night. I was mesmerized the entire time. It was a disturbingly beautiful work of art with a touch of psychosis thrown in for good measure.

I don't see how Natalie Portman can lose the Oscar.

Pondering an Experiment

OK. So I am considering trying to be a vegetarian for 7 days. I have recently had some tasty vegetarian meals, and have also read some articles about the environmental and health benefits of this diet.

Two challenges I will need to overcome:
1. My schedule, with work events etc I think it’s going to be tricky and
2. I love meat.

Originally I had considered a month, but that sounds like a really long time. 7 days sounds doable. And a vegan experiment was 100% out of the question.

I will need recipes and promise to update you when and if this experiment commences.

I’m thinking next week. I will keep you posted.

Thoughts....