Hooray for Friday
It is Friday and it's time to go home from work. The Beavs play UCLA tomorrow in Corvallis. We must win!
Love,
Dee
Love,
Dee
Sad story
Theresa
It was great to hear from Theresa. I mailed her a letter.
My case settled yesterday. Whew!
I'm really hungry, and it is almost dinner time.
Love,
Dee
My case settled yesterday. Whew!
I'm really hungry, and it is almost dinner time.
Love,
Dee
OOOOUTFIT
I'll take the tights. Tights are soooo comfortable.
Today is repak . I feel so worthwhile showing up for work. And then there is the potluck and DRAWING! Bye for now.
Love, Bopcha
Today is repak . I feel so worthwhile showing up for work. And then there is the potluck and DRAWING! Bye for now.
Love, Bopcha
Theresa
This is an email Stephanie just forwarded from Theresa (with her address). If anyone has the time, I would appreciate someone sending her a postcard or letter. KC I would very much appreciate it if you would drop her a line because you more than anyone knows what she is going through. Thanks family.
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From: TODD, THERESA K [mailto:TKTodd0001@training.navy.mil]
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:02 AM
To: Stephanie K. Whitfield; Crystal Lloyd; tnrlfsn253@aol.com
Subject: I'm still kickin!
Hey everyone! I'm alive and kickin! OCS IS ROUGH! I'm tired, sore, and look like a 12 year old boy, but no complaints. My class number is 07-10 if you decide to write. Please pass this along to family. Auntie, pass along this email and address to any family member not included here. I'm the mail body so I pass out mail to my class every day and it would be very nice to have a letter in the pile every now and again. I love you guys and I'll talk to you when I can.
PS Rhode Island is BEAUTIFUL
Officer Candidate Todd
OCS Class 07-10
Officer Training command
291 Kollmeyer st
Newport, RI
02841-1641
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From: TODD, THERESA K [mailto:TKTodd0001@training.navy.mil]
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:02 AM
To: Stephanie K. Whitfield; Crystal Lloyd; tnrlfsn253@aol.com
Subject: I'm still kickin!
Hey everyone! I'm alive and kickin! OCS IS ROUGH! I'm tired, sore, and look like a 12 year old boy, but no complaints. My class number is 07-10 if you decide to write. Please pass this along to family. Auntie, pass along this email and address to any family member not included here. I'm the mail body so I pass out mail to my class every day and it would be very nice to have a letter in the pile every now and again. I love you guys and I'll talk to you when I can.
PS Rhode Island is BEAUTIFUL
Officer Candidate Todd
OCS Class 07-10
Officer Training command
291 Kollmeyer st
Newport, RI
02841-1641
Another Mediation Today
I have another mediation today.
If it doesn't settle it will go to trial on December 14th.
See ya later, alligators!
Love,
Dee
If it doesn't settle it will go to trial on December 14th.
See ya later, alligators!
Love,
Dee
How Exciting
Hello everyone,
After what we all read about the various events, who needs to be in a city to get a sense of excitement. It sounds like you have quite a bit of it right there in the "tranquil" tucked away places of the northwest. But seriously, they are some wild stories. I can not believe the situation with the owls. I never actually thought that being attacked by some kind of bird or any sort of wildlife was a remote possibility. I always have just a touch of fear that it could happen as I happily trail along some wonderfully secluded place.
Although I have to admit, I never thought owls would be the ones attacking. It is funny and at the same time, I hope no one is actually hurt by it.
I also love the outfit as modeled by Jessica's store. It seems that here in Philadelphia, that sort of style has caught on. The high boots with the leggings are huge right now. In fact girls are wearing the boots like crazy and it is not even cold yet. I think personally I will pass on the leggings stiyle, definitely seems like something that should be reserved for the young. I can't imagine wearing those boots in 60-70 degree temperautres. I guess I just don't get the whole fashion thing. Comfort I suppose is not supposed to be a major concern, right?
I will also have to explore all these trails that you are learning about Kay. Next time I am in Oregon, I will certianly "investigate" interesting trails with Bopcha's knowledge of the place.
Sort of wish i was on break now enjoying the many wonderful trails out there. Work is hectic and I was actually out sick today. Although I spent most of the day doing work on my laptop - wasn't the most restful sick day.
I will write more later in the week.
Hope everyone is well.
Love,
Sandra
After what we all read about the various events, who needs to be in a city to get a sense of excitement. It sounds like you have quite a bit of it right there in the "tranquil" tucked away places of the northwest. But seriously, they are some wild stories. I can not believe the situation with the owls. I never actually thought that being attacked by some kind of bird or any sort of wildlife was a remote possibility. I always have just a touch of fear that it could happen as I happily trail along some wonderfully secluded place.
Although I have to admit, I never thought owls would be the ones attacking. It is funny and at the same time, I hope no one is actually hurt by it.
I also love the outfit as modeled by Jessica's store. It seems that here in Philadelphia, that sort of style has caught on. The high boots with the leggings are huge right now. In fact girls are wearing the boots like crazy and it is not even cold yet. I think personally I will pass on the leggings stiyle, definitely seems like something that should be reserved for the young. I can't imagine wearing those boots in 60-70 degree temperautres. I guess I just don't get the whole fashion thing. Comfort I suppose is not supposed to be a major concern, right?
I will also have to explore all these trails that you are learning about Kay. Next time I am in Oregon, I will certianly "investigate" interesting trails with Bopcha's knowledge of the place.
Sort of wish i was on break now enjoying the many wonderful trails out there. Work is hectic and I was actually out sick today. Although I spent most of the day doing work on my laptop - wasn't the most restful sick day.
I will write more later in the week.
Hope everyone is well.
Love,
Sandra
Making Me Laugh
I'll tell you -- between Mercer Island owls and folks that can still look like they are working when having a heart attack--the folks here in the office think I've gone off the deep end. Jeez. What funny stories. Dee--I think you'd be safe if you were walking in the park with Kiev or Challenger...
Kay - Tom and I have lots of confidence in commercial-grade kibble (we use Diamond brand), but if you are feeding raw and need calcium, I recommend plain yogurt or cottage cheese--or raw chicken thighs. The critical thing is to ensure the correct balance between phosphate and calcium. If the balance is out of whack, it's bad. If you look on the back of a multi-vitamin bottle you can see what the proper ratio is. I can't remember off the top of my head. Or you can just watch for symptoms of too much of one or the other.....
It's pricy but--antler velvet is what we are feeding our older hounds or those that have joint injuries. It's fantastic stuff and really seems to make a difference in their comfort level and mobility. Ambassador at 12 years old can still hop up on the couch, using his single hind leg. He went through a period when he couldn't do that...joints too stiff and sore. Our pain management vet prescribed the antler velvet (available over the internet, no 'script needed) and after a few weeks, Ambassador started hoping up on the couch again. Our vet takes it himself to help with his aching bones. Now that I think about it, maybe I should too!!!
Love the outfit that Jessica's store is selling -- we have lots of the red plaid flannel shirts -- some of them are even quilted!!
Kay - Tom and I have lots of confidence in commercial-grade kibble (we use Diamond brand), but if you are feeding raw and need calcium, I recommend plain yogurt or cottage cheese--or raw chicken thighs. The critical thing is to ensure the correct balance between phosphate and calcium. If the balance is out of whack, it's bad. If you look on the back of a multi-vitamin bottle you can see what the proper ratio is. I can't remember off the top of my head. Or you can just watch for symptoms of too much of one or the other.....
It's pricy but--antler velvet is what we are feeding our older hounds or those that have joint injuries. It's fantastic stuff and really seems to make a difference in their comfort level and mobility. Ambassador at 12 years old can still hop up on the couch, using his single hind leg. He went through a period when he couldn't do that...joints too stiff and sore. Our pain management vet prescribed the antler velvet (available over the internet, no 'script needed) and after a few weeks, Ambassador started hoping up on the couch again. Our vet takes it himself to help with his aching bones. Now that I think about it, maybe I should too!!!
Love the outfit that Jessica's store is selling -- we have lots of the red plaid flannel shirts -- some of them are even quilted!!
The Reason I Live on Mercer Island AND a Reason to be scared of Mercer Island
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER ARTICLE
Shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, Rothenberg began feeling faint while playing tennis with his friends at the MICC. Not knowing what was wrong, the 42-year-old got down onto his knees. And then he collapsed. A case of sudden cardiac arrest.
Rothenberg’s tennis partners immediately yelled for someone to call 911. Within seconds, two MICC members, both of whom happened to be doctors, were at Rothenberg’s side administering CPR. Minutes later, they were using the MICC defibrillator to jump-start the man’s heart. The EMT team had yet to arrive. When they did, Rothenberg’s pulse was already beating again.
DIANA'S COMMENT
The above article is from our local newspaper. MICC is the Country Club we belong to.
ANOTHER REPORTER ARTICLE
A frantic flutter of wings. Claws grab at the back of your head. You turn, terrified. Nothing is there.
It is dusk in the park. You look up into the dark trees. An owl sits, motionless, his eyes unblinking. And then he swoops down, claws outstretched, to attack again.
No, this is not the beginning of a macabre Halloween tale. It's the story of an Island woman in Pioneer Park. Last Tuesday evening, around 7 p.m., Islander Lisa Lansford was walking her dog in the southwest quadrant of Pioneer Park when she was attacked from behind by an owl.
Although uninjured, Lansford suffered quite a scare as the owl swooped down to grab her pony tail not once, but twice.
"I felt this thing grab me on the back of my head. It kind of pushed me forward and so I turned around," she said. "I saw this owl, 20 feet away, sitting in the tree. And then he immediately swooped down again and tried to grab my dog."
Lansford's small dog, a Border collie/Australian mix named Mia, dashed for it. After waving her white vest at the owl and screaming to scare it away -- with little success -- Lansford decided too follow Mia's example. And she, too, dashed out of the park toward S.E. 92nd Street.
Worried that other Pioneer Park visitors would become the owl's next target, Lansford called the city to report the incident.
"I think it's important to let people know. If he would have swooped me from the front, he could have taken an eye out," she said.
City Arborist Paul West returned Lansford's call. According to West, such behavior is typical of owls during October. It has to do with the waning hours of the day.
Although theories vary, many biologists believe that aggressive owls are juveniles seeking to set up new territories. Another theory is hormones.
Woodland Park Zoo raptor keeper Jean Ragland said that owls secrete hormones based on the amount of light. This lets them know when to breed -- typically, in spring. But because the amount of light in early October is similar to that of early spring, the birds are easily confused.
"It's getting more commen I undesrtand. In the last 10 years, there have been more attacks," she said, adding that the Northwest's barred owl seems to be the major culprit. "This is the most common owl in the area. They lack fear of people and live in many parks."
The good news is, the barred owl's aggressive behavior does not last much longer than a few weeks. By late October, the birds should be back to their regular, more docile temperaments.
Yet until this time, Islanders should be wary of the owls that live in Pioneer Park and other wooded areas.
"People should be aware if this is going on," Ragland said. "It may help to wear a hat. And don't look up. You don't want them coming at your face."
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife warns people to keep small dogs, cats and other pets in enclosed areas so as not to become prey for hungry or temperamental owls. If a complete or permanent enclosure is not practical, escape cover should be provided.
If people have a problematic owl near their home, a variety of devices can frighten the birds away. Increasing human activity in the area will keep most owls at a distance. Yelling and clapping hands or banging cans together are effective methods when an owl is seen nearby.
It may also be wise to avoid Pioneer Park at dusk and dawn until until mid-October. And dogs should always be kept on a leash when in the park.
Shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, Rothenberg began feeling faint while playing tennis with his friends at the MICC. Not knowing what was wrong, the 42-year-old got down onto his knees. And then he collapsed. A case of sudden cardiac arrest.
Rothenberg’s tennis partners immediately yelled for someone to call 911. Within seconds, two MICC members, both of whom happened to be doctors, were at Rothenberg’s side administering CPR. Minutes later, they were using the MICC defibrillator to jump-start the man’s heart. The EMT team had yet to arrive. When they did, Rothenberg’s pulse was already beating again.
DIANA'S COMMENT
The above article is from our local newspaper. MICC is the Country Club we belong to.
ANOTHER REPORTER ARTICLE
A frantic flutter of wings. Claws grab at the back of your head. You turn, terrified. Nothing is there.
It is dusk in the park. You look up into the dark trees. An owl sits, motionless, his eyes unblinking. And then he swoops down, claws outstretched, to attack again.
No, this is not the beginning of a macabre Halloween tale. It's the story of an Island woman in Pioneer Park. Last Tuesday evening, around 7 p.m., Islander Lisa Lansford was walking her dog in the southwest quadrant of Pioneer Park when she was attacked from behind by an owl.
Although uninjured, Lansford suffered quite a scare as the owl swooped down to grab her pony tail not once, but twice.
"I felt this thing grab me on the back of my head. It kind of pushed me forward and so I turned around," she said. "I saw this owl, 20 feet away, sitting in the tree. And then he immediately swooped down again and tried to grab my dog."
Lansford's small dog, a Border collie/Australian mix named Mia, dashed for it. After waving her white vest at the owl and screaming to scare it away -- with little success -- Lansford decided too follow Mia's example. And she, too, dashed out of the park toward S.E. 92nd Street.
Worried that other Pioneer Park visitors would become the owl's next target, Lansford called the city to report the incident.
"I think it's important to let people know. If he would have swooped me from the front, he could have taken an eye out," she said.
City Arborist Paul West returned Lansford's call. According to West, such behavior is typical of owls during October. It has to do with the waning hours of the day.
Although theories vary, many biologists believe that aggressive owls are juveniles seeking to set up new territories. Another theory is hormones.
Woodland Park Zoo raptor keeper Jean Ragland said that owls secrete hormones based on the amount of light. This lets them know when to breed -- typically, in spring. But because the amount of light in early October is similar to that of early spring, the birds are easily confused.
"It's getting more commen I undesrtand. In the last 10 years, there have been more attacks," she said, adding that the Northwest's barred owl seems to be the major culprit. "This is the most common owl in the area. They lack fear of people and live in many parks."
The good news is, the barred owl's aggressive behavior does not last much longer than a few weeks. By late October, the birds should be back to their regular, more docile temperaments.
Yet until this time, Islanders should be wary of the owls that live in Pioneer Park and other wooded areas.
"People should be aware if this is going on," Ragland said. "It may help to wear a hat. And don't look up. You don't want them coming at your face."
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife warns people to keep small dogs, cats and other pets in enclosed areas so as not to become prey for hungry or temperamental owls. If a complete or permanent enclosure is not practical, escape cover should be provided.
If people have a problematic owl near their home, a variety of devices can frighten the birds away. Increasing human activity in the area will keep most owls at a distance. Yelling and clapping hands or banging cans together are effective methods when an owl is seen nearby.
It may also be wise to avoid Pioneer Park at dusk and dawn until until mid-October. And dogs should always be kept on a leash when in the park.
Jess's store
I love the look and really love the plaid sweatshirt/jacket - that look is so me. Hat, Jacket and boots but no to the tights.
Went over to Bopchas a bit ago to pick her brain on walking trails. I went to one of the trails she recommended by the fairgrounds and had a really lovely walk with the boys. Ramone and I have a 4 p.m. appointment with the vet on Monday so she can show me therapy I can do on his joints to keep him active. That d-o-g had better appreciate what I am doing for his skinny little body. She sent me home with some great nuts and veggies. I am cooking a chicken in my table top oven and now have vegetables to accompany my Sunday dinner (laugh if you will Diana but I'll bet the chicken turns out great). Finances or the lack thereof have finally made me do more cooking and eat out of my refrigerator. Recently I was at the Dollor Store and realized I wasn't seeing whole people only bits and pieces and was feeling out of body. I knew I couldn't drive so I went to Jamie's Burgers and was forced to get a burger to keep from passing out (Judi said that was the best excuse she has heard for a long time). Hey, it was true and it worked and I plan on using that particular excuse each and every time. I need to get on track with eating on a regular schedule so that my blood surgar or whatever it was doesn't drop like that.
Tuesday after visiting with Bop and Judi I went to the new RiteAide. In one of the rows I heard noises and throught the man on the floor with his arm under the display was fixing something. He had a store employee with him so not wanting to disturb what every they were working on, I went over one aisle. Well the noises kept getting worse and worse and I peeked back around the corner and realized the man on the floor was in agony. An ambulance had been called and my guess was that he was having a heart attack. They came and he was carted off. The lesson here is if you are having a major anything around me don't look like you are working - just say something like "I'm dying" can you call 911. Sorry family that's just the way I roll.
KC & Tom -Judi made some homemade dog food for my dogs but we were wondering what can be added for calcium? Do you have some good suggestions on really balanced dog food formulas?
If Jess sends pictures from Hawaii be sure and share them with us.
Went over to Bopchas a bit ago to pick her brain on walking trails. I went to one of the trails she recommended by the fairgrounds and had a really lovely walk with the boys. Ramone and I have a 4 p.m. appointment with the vet on Monday so she can show me therapy I can do on his joints to keep him active. That d-o-g had better appreciate what I am doing for his skinny little body. She sent me home with some great nuts and veggies. I am cooking a chicken in my table top oven and now have vegetables to accompany my Sunday dinner (laugh if you will Diana but I'll bet the chicken turns out great). Finances or the lack thereof have finally made me do more cooking and eat out of my refrigerator. Recently I was at the Dollor Store and realized I wasn't seeing whole people only bits and pieces and was feeling out of body. I knew I couldn't drive so I went to Jamie's Burgers and was forced to get a burger to keep from passing out (Judi said that was the best excuse she has heard for a long time). Hey, it was true and it worked and I plan on using that particular excuse each and every time. I need to get on track with eating on a regular schedule so that my blood surgar or whatever it was doesn't drop like that.
Tuesday after visiting with Bop and Judi I went to the new RiteAide. In one of the rows I heard noises and throught the man on the floor with his arm under the display was fixing something. He had a store employee with him so not wanting to disturb what every they were working on, I went over one aisle. Well the noises kept getting worse and worse and I peeked back around the corner and realized the man on the floor was in agony. An ambulance had been called and my guess was that he was having a heart attack. They came and he was carted off. The lesson here is if you are having a major anything around me don't look like you are working - just say something like "I'm dying" can you call 911. Sorry family that's just the way I roll.
KC & Tom -Judi made some homemade dog food for my dogs but we were wondering what can be added for calcium? Do you have some good suggestions on really balanced dog food formulas?
If Jess sends pictures from Hawaii be sure and share them with us.
Maple Bar
A woman in our office just brought in some maple bars and donuts from Krispy Kreme. I snagged a maple bar (just to test it, you understand). I gave it a "B" rating. Very good, but I have had better. I had to eat the whole thing to make sure.
Heard on the news this morning that the Albany paper mill is going to close next year. I never thought I'd miss that smell, but I guess I will. Lots of jobs are leaving with its closure. Hope Albany comes up with something else for the workers.
Jess and Gavin leave for Maui tomorrow. Noah said he got a haircut yesterday. The Beavers play USC this weekend.
Love,
Dee
Heard on the news this morning that the Albany paper mill is going to close next year. I never thought I'd miss that smell, but I guess I will. Lots of jobs are leaving with its closure. Hope Albany comes up with something else for the workers.
Jess and Gavin leave for Maui tomorrow. Noah said he got a haircut yesterday. The Beavers play USC this weekend.
Love,
Dee
Fall Fashion
This is what Jessica's store wants you to wear this fall. The model is NOT Jessica.
Another Alexis Arrives!
Benita gave birth to the newest Alexis yesterday! She is joining sisters Gabrielle and Lauren. With three little ones, the Byrd household and Grandmother Bettye will be busy busy busy. Everyone is healthy and happy.
It LOOKS like my porn case may have settled with my client and his employer. it will remain alive for some of the other defendants. Whew!
This week will really really be busy for me - all day long and lots of evening committments, too. Some people live like this all the time. Luckily, it is rare for me. So, I am not complaining.
We had a lot of fun at the Basketball Auction. At the silent auction, I (who was not going to buy anything) bought a Rosetta Stone language tape for Noah (at less than the retail price, and he has been wanting it for a long time), and (I think) seats at a lakeside home bar b que for Bill and I. That last one was during the live auction, so I honestly don't know if we got it or not. All I was trying to do was to urge others to bid. Oh well.
Love,
Dee
It LOOKS like my porn case may have settled with my client and his employer. it will remain alive for some of the other defendants. Whew!
This week will really really be busy for me - all day long and lots of evening committments, too. Some people live like this all the time. Luckily, it is rare for me. So, I am not complaining.
We had a lot of fun at the Basketball Auction. At the silent auction, I (who was not going to buy anything) bought a Rosetta Stone language tape for Noah (at less than the retail price, and he has been wanting it for a long time), and (I think) seats at a lakeside home bar b que for Bill and I. That last one was during the live auction, so I honestly don't know if we got it or not. All I was trying to do was to urge others to bid. Oh well.
Love,
Dee
Safe Journey Wishes
Kay, KC and Tom have either had or are currently having long automobile trips. Be safe, please! Oooops, sorry Sandra and Sid, some people don't have working (or registered) vehicles!
I have a deposition starting in just a few minutes here at my office and I am still fighting with about a thousand people over the porn case.
And, it is almost time to start worrying about the USC/Beaver game this Saturday.
Eeeeek!
Love,
Dee
I have a deposition starting in just a few minutes here at my office and I am still fighting with about a thousand people over the porn case.
And, it is almost time to start worrying about the USC/Beaver game this Saturday.
Eeeeek!
Love,
Dee
Kay and Alexis
