Boat trip on the Saar River.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Killdeer
It's that time of year again when the Killdeer start screaming in the back of my yard. That usually means one thing. Their babies have hatched and they are trying to convince some poor fool or animal that its wing is broken. They do this to get the attention of the person or animal that might be getting to close to their babies. These birds might fool others but they sure don't fool me. I heard the parents chirping away today and as these kids from the block looked at the poor Killdeer with the "broken" wing, I started scanning the surrounding area for the chicks. A few seconds later, I saw 4 little ones frozen and crouched low to the ground. These Killdeer parents deserve an Oscar®! They led these kids halfway across the other side of the block. I was able to take some pics of two of the chicks as they walked over towards my back window.
It's that time of year again when the Killdeer start screaming in the back of my yard. That usually means one thing. Their babies have hatched and they are trying to convince some poor fool or animal that its wing is broken. They do this to get the attention of the person or animal that might be getting to close to their babies. These birds might fool others but they sure don't fool me. I heard the parents chirping away today and as these kids from the block looked at the poor Killdeer with the "broken" wing, I started scanning the surrounding area for the chicks. A few seconds later, I saw 4 little ones frozen and crouched low to the ground. These Killdeer parents deserve an Oscar®! They led these kids halfway across the other side of the block. I was able to take some pics of two of the chicks as they walked over towards my back window.
Baby chicks feeding in the backyard.
Close-up of one of the fluffy babys.
Momma Killdeer spots me through the window.
Momma Killdeer runs off with kids.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Immigration March 
I came upon this picture in the Chicago Sun-Times today and it pretty much says it all. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
I came upon this picture in the Chicago Sun-Times today and it pretty much says it all. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Sunday, April 30, 2006
Sex and the City - Cleveland
I just got a Netflix recommendation for Sex and the City-Cleveland. Have ya'll seen it?!? It's F'ing Hilarious!!!! It's about four beautiful female Clevelanders (Renee, Theresa, Melissa and Penny) who gossip about their sex-lives (or lack thereof) and find new ways to deal with being a woman in the millenium. I give it 4 stars!
I just got a Netflix recommendation for Sex and the City-Cleveland. Have ya'll seen it?!? It's F'ing Hilarious!!!! It's about four beautiful female Clevelanders (Renee, Theresa, Melissa and Penny) who gossip about their sex-lives (or lack thereof) and find new ways to deal with being a woman in the millenium. I give it 4 stars!
Friday, April 28, 2006
Vacas Para Todos (Cows For Everyone)
I can't believe it's been seven years since Chicago hosted the first Cows On Parade exhibit. Since then it has traveled around the world. Those darn cows are now walking around in Lisbon, Portugal, and this commercial promoting the event is pretty cool. It's got a Brokeback twist to it. Enjoy!
I can't believe it's been seven years since Chicago hosted the first Cows On Parade exhibit. Since then it has traveled around the world. Those darn cows are now walking around in Lisbon, Portugal, and this commercial promoting the event is pretty cool. It's got a Brokeback twist to it. Enjoy!
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Kitchen, Before & After
I finally completed the kitchen today!!! It's amazing how a little splash of color can change the mood of a room. The project took about a week. I could have been done sooner but towards the end I was getting a bit lazy and putting things off. But it's done!!!! Woot woot! Below are some "Before" and "After" shots.
I finally completed the kitchen today!!! It's amazing how a little splash of color can change the mood of a room. The project took about a week. I could have been done sooner but towards the end I was getting a bit lazy and putting things off. But it's done!!!! Woot woot! Below are some "Before" and "After" shots.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Cyclone Monica A Category 5 Storm
Looks like Australia is getting a double wammy with Cyclone Monica. After hitting northern Queensland early last week, she now seems to be heading towards the city of Darwin. [Source]
Looks like Australia is getting a double wammy with Cyclone Monica. After hitting northern Queensland early last week, she now seems to be heading towards the city of Darwin. [Source]
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Painting The Kitchen - Day 4
So I woke up at 8am today to get a jump start on putting the first coat of paint on the kitchen wall. Brian was very eager to help me. He came downstairs but for some reason wound up sleeping on the couch instead of lending me a hand. Whatevs, I started without him.
And take a wild guess who was still sleeping???
I contined along and guess who finally woke up at 11:00am? Yawp, and what did he do? He started yappin' it up on the phone. Probably was Renee from The Correll.
By noon I had finished putting the the whole coat of paint on. Brian did lend his hand. No pun intended. I could of smacked the beeotch! Thanks for all your help Brian!
Ahhh, the finished product at last. It'll probably need a second coat but I think I'll do that tomorrow.
So I woke up at 8am today to get a jump start on putting the first coat of paint on the kitchen wall. Brian was very eager to help me. He came downstairs but for some reason wound up sleeping on the couch instead of lending me a hand. Whatevs, I started without him.
By 10am I had the edges done.
And take a wild guess who was still sleeping???
I contined along and guess who finally woke up at 11:00am? Yawp, and what did he do? He started yappin' it up on the phone. Probably was Renee from The Correll.By noon I had finished putting the the whole coat of paint on. Brian did lend his hand. No pun intended. I could of smacked the beeotch! Thanks for all your help Brian!
Ahhh, the finished product at last. It'll probably need a second coat but I think I'll do that tomorrow.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Painting the Kitchen - Day 3
I was able to prime the entire wall of the kitchen. I felt like vomiting afterwards. Either I'm pregs or the fumes got to me. I'm so done with painting now. I'm glad the primer is on the walls. First thing tomorrow I'm going to slap the first coat of Mexican Red Chilli on them. Woot woot!
I was able to prime the entire wall of the kitchen. I felt like vomiting afterwards. Either I'm pregs or the fumes got to me. I'm so done with painting now. I'm glad the primer is on the walls. First thing tomorrow I'm going to slap the first coat of Mexican Red Chilli on them. Woot woot!
Painting the Kitchen - Day 2
Guten Abend. I just got back from meine Deutsche class and started working on the kitchen again. I started priming the edges of the walls. Didn't get too much done since it was a very late start. I'm already getting sick and tired of paining. Ughhh. I'll probably finish priming the entire wall manana. I'm off to bed!
Guten Abend. I just got back from meine Deutsche class and started working on the kitchen again. I started priming the edges of the walls. Didn't get too much done since it was a very late start. I'm already getting sick and tired of paining. Ughhh. I'll probably finish priming the entire wall manana. I'm off to bed!
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Painting the Kitchen - Day 1
Today I decided to start the long overdue project of painting the kitchen. I bought the paint from the Depot like 8 months ago so here goes nothing. Day 1 was nothing but standing around looking at the walls and thinking what I was getting myself into and then clearing everything out. That was pretty much it. More work to come.
Today I decided to start the long overdue project of painting the kitchen. I bought the paint from the Depot like 8 months ago so here goes nothing. Day 1 was nothing but standing around looking at the walls and thinking what I was getting myself into and then clearing everything out. That was pretty much it. More work to come.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Making The Switch
We finally have internet access after a long wait of 10 days, 14 hours, and 8mins and 36 seconds!!! We decided to switch after we realized that Comcast was raping us of our cash. Instead of paying $46 a month, we are now paying $17.99 with AT&T DSL. Not only that but our download speed is a lot faster too!!!! I just checked today and my download is 2007Kbps! WTF!!! Pinch me! Am I dreaming?!? I loves me some AT&T! I also realized I'm addicted to the net. I was on a high after we got it hooked up again!
We finally have internet access after a long wait of 10 days, 14 hours, and 8mins and 36 seconds!!! We decided to switch after we realized that Comcast was raping us of our cash. Instead of paying $46 a month, we are now paying $17.99 with AT&T DSL. Not only that but our download speed is a lot faster too!!!! I just checked today and my download is 2007Kbps! WTF!!! Pinch me! Am I dreaming?!? I loves me some AT&T! I also realized I'm addicted to the net. I was on a high after we got it hooked up again!
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Monday, March 27, 2006
The Klunkmobile
The kids at The Correl are up to no good again. They are cruisin' the streets of C-Town in the Klunkmobile.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Rocio 'cerro' sus ojitos.
Rocio Durcal, one of my favorite Spanish singers passed away today after a long battle with cancer in her home in Madrid, Spain. She was famous throughout Latin America and Spain for singing all types of music including pasodobles, ballads, twist, rock and roll, cumbias, rumbas and most of all, rancheras and mariachi. One of the best memories I have of her is seeing her in concert with my mom at the Chicago Theater a few years back and then waiting to meet her as she exited the theater. She will be missed. 'Como quisieramos que sus ojitos jamas se huberian cerrado nunca'. Descanse en paz la gran espanola.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
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