Burt and I have begun looking at houses! We talked to his parents, and they're not quite ready to give up the house, so even though we were going to get a great house before, we've found some great houses now. Our family plans are being put on hold until we move. May as well save up for one thing at a time, and I felt the house was more important.
Burt and I have begun our walks that we love to do. We're happy because it hasn't rained as much this year, so we don't have wasted weekends. We just checked out a new park on Saturday down in Nerstrand. It's quite a drive, but it's worth it! Not only did we have fun and work on getting healthier, we got some great reference shots for locations in our novel. That's been put on hold so we can finish up the new map and background. Once again, anyone who is interested can drop us a line.
We went to Anime Detour again this year, and had fun, but were exhausted, thanks to the hotel being 22 stories and our room being on the 16th floor. Saturday night we didn't sleep; our punishment for being the room next to a bunch of hyper teenage girls, and while I wouldn't recommend it, it was kind of fun to try once.
I also got a laptop in that time! ^_^
Apologies for the lack of posts, I will try to update more often this summer, perhaps with house updates!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Security Woes
I suppose I should tell everyone that we aren't getting the house this year. The economy is getting hard for everyone. Do not despair however, we will be getting it next year.
However, we will still continue with our family plans.
Yes, I'm being subtle. I'm sorry if you can't get it from that.
However, we will still continue with our family plans.
Yes, I'm being subtle. I'm sorry if you can't get it from that.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
New Year
Happy New Year everybody!
I'm glad everyone had a good holiday season.
Perhaps this year will bring more updates here.
I'm glad everyone had a good holiday season.
Perhaps this year will bring more updates here.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Christmas cards just went out. Expect them soon.
For something fun, check out: www.uglychristmaslights.com
For something fun, check out: www.uglychristmaslights.com
Monday, June 30, 2008
Trip Review!
I'm sorry it took me so long to post this. It was an exhausting week and we have way too many pictures. I wanted to be coherent when I made this report, so that's why it took me so long.
Our trip was wonderful! We got to Whistler around five on Sunday, after a long, long car trip from Seattle. The Sea to Sky Highway wasn't as winding as we were expecting, and since we left on a Sunday there was no road construction, although we did get stopped at the border. For like 20 minutes while they drilled us on reasons for traveling to Canada, which I guess they are supposed to. Contrary to many people's opinions Canadians are very nice. Vancouver, however, is a terrible city and should fall into the ocean. All the road signs are the same color, the same size and usually hidden by trees. Highway 99 takes you through downtown which is a maze of one ways and terrible drivers. The drivers are rude and fast and honk if you don't go fast enough. The people who gave us directions, however, are very nice. Vancouver is the number one reason why the Cannucks suck. ^_~ Our week was pretty busy. While in Kent, we visited the Sound because Burt wanted to see the Pacific Ocean and we weren't about to drive to Olympia so he could see it.
Whistler is by every accounts a tourist town. So much so that they boast it on their web page. They are also the largest ski resort in North America, with 200 runs on both Blackcomb and Whistler. (You hear it a lot if you take any treks up the mountain.) We found a park with a small amount of walking trails and a ton of bike trails. We walked on the bike trails. Most of the bikers are pretty cool with it, as long as you let them pass. We took something on Tuesday called TreeTrek which is a series of wood bridges and platforms suspended 200 feet in the air in a temperate rainforest. (In case you all weren't aware, British Columbia contains a rainforest. They just get that much rain.) They also had a zipline connected to the platforms, for those of us more daring. There were a million shops, but we didn't really go shopping-there was too much else to do.
On Thursday, we attempted an ATV trek up the mountain. I panicked and never drove, but Burt was content to drive both ways. However, our ATV stalled on the way down and we had to ride back separately. The salmon bake at 5000ft was totally worth it though, even though it was cold and cloudy and rainy. We saw a bear on one of the ski runs. The downside was we were up at 5am thanks to a faulty fire alarm and then consequently, the front desk apologizing for the inconvience just as I was falling back to sleep.
Friday was much better, it was sunny and warm and we spent 20 bucks to take a series of three ski lifts up the mountain to 7000 feet. It was money well spent. We had lunch and watched skiers and made snowballs and took a ton of pictures.
The trip back through Vancouver on Saturday was not as bad as the week before, but I was driving, so it's always worse. ^_~ I had to cut off a tour bus in order to get to the highway and away from downtown. We were able to see Mount Rainier on Saturday but it was hazy so I wasn't able to get any good pictures. I did take a few though.
http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/the_flowergirl/Our%20Trip%20to%20Canada/
This is the first first batch of pictures. The second batch can be found in this gallery.
I've explained somethings in the comments, so be sure to click on the picture to see it.
Our trip was wonderful! We got to Whistler around five on Sunday, after a long, long car trip from Seattle. The Sea to Sky Highway wasn't as winding as we were expecting, and since we left on a Sunday there was no road construction, although we did get stopped at the border. For like 20 minutes while they drilled us on reasons for traveling to Canada, which I guess they are supposed to. Contrary to many people's opinions Canadians are very nice. Vancouver, however, is a terrible city and should fall into the ocean. All the road signs are the same color, the same size and usually hidden by trees. Highway 99 takes you through downtown which is a maze of one ways and terrible drivers. The drivers are rude and fast and honk if you don't go fast enough. The people who gave us directions, however, are very nice. Vancouver is the number one reason why the Cannucks suck. ^_~ Our week was pretty busy. While in Kent, we visited the Sound because Burt wanted to see the Pacific Ocean and we weren't about to drive to Olympia so he could see it.
Whistler is by every accounts a tourist town. So much so that they boast it on their web page. They are also the largest ski resort in North America, with 200 runs on both Blackcomb and Whistler. (You hear it a lot if you take any treks up the mountain.) We found a park with a small amount of walking trails and a ton of bike trails. We walked on the bike trails. Most of the bikers are pretty cool with it, as long as you let them pass. We took something on Tuesday called TreeTrek which is a series of wood bridges and platforms suspended 200 feet in the air in a temperate rainforest. (In case you all weren't aware, British Columbia contains a rainforest. They just get that much rain.) They also had a zipline connected to the platforms, for those of us more daring. There were a million shops, but we didn't really go shopping-there was too much else to do.
On Thursday, we attempted an ATV trek up the mountain. I panicked and never drove, but Burt was content to drive both ways. However, our ATV stalled on the way down and we had to ride back separately. The salmon bake at 5000ft was totally worth it though, even though it was cold and cloudy and rainy. We saw a bear on one of the ski runs. The downside was we were up at 5am thanks to a faulty fire alarm and then consequently, the front desk apologizing for the inconvience just as I was falling back to sleep.
Friday was much better, it was sunny and warm and we spent 20 bucks to take a series of three ski lifts up the mountain to 7000 feet. It was money well spent. We had lunch and watched skiers and made snowballs and took a ton of pictures.
The trip back through Vancouver on Saturday was not as bad as the week before, but I was driving, so it's always worse. ^_~ I had to cut off a tour bus in order to get to the highway and away from downtown. We were able to see Mount Rainier on Saturday but it was hazy so I wasn't able to get any good pictures. I did take a few though.
http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/t
This is the first first batch of pictures. The second batch can be found in this gallery.
I've explained somethings in the comments, so be sure to click on the picture to see it.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Trip Info
Here follows our itinerary for this coming week:
Suncountry Flight SY283 nonstop from MSP(HHH) and Seattle(SEATAC)
Saturday, June 14, 1:30 PM est. arrival time 3:05 PM
Accommodations for Saturday: Best Western Plaza on the Green Kent WA 98032 Phone: 253.854.8767
Accommodations for Sunday-Saturday: Whiski Jack @ Whistler Village, Whistler BC Phone: 604.932.6500
Accomodations for Saturday, June21: Days Inn Kent 84th Avenue, Kent WA 98032 Phone: 253.395.5444
SunCountry Flight SY288 nonstop from Seattle(SEATAC) to MSP(HHH) Sunday, June 22, 5:50 PM est. arrival time 10:55PM
If you have any questions or concerns while we are away, you can still call our cells.
Burt: 651.271.5585 or Melissa: 651.270.6082
We'll see you next week and we'll have lots of pictures! ^_^
Edit:: If anyone would like to see where we'll be staying, please check out this website: http://www.tourismwhistler.com/www/plan_your_trip/facts_for_the_traveller.asp
Suncountry Flight SY283 nonstop from MSP(HHH) and Seattle(SEATAC)
Saturday, June 14, 1:30 PM est. arrival time 3:05 PM
Accommodations for Saturday: Best Western Plaza on the Green Kent WA 98032 Phone: 253.854.8767
Accommodations for Sunday-Saturday: Whiski Jack @ Whistler Village, Whistler BC Phone: 604.932.6500
Accomodations for Saturday, June21: Days Inn Kent 84th Avenue, Kent WA 98032 Phone: 253.395.5444
SunCountry Flight SY288 nonstop from Seattle(SEATAC) to MSP(HHH) Sunday, June 22, 5:50 PM est. arrival time 10:55PM
If you have any questions or concerns while we are away, you can still call our cells.
Burt: 651.271.5585 or Melissa: 651.270.6082
We'll see you next week and we'll have lots of pictures! ^_^
Edit:: If anyone would like to see where we'll be staying, please check out this website: http://www.tourismwhistler.com/www/plan_your_trip/facts_for_the_traveller.asp
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Sorry
I would have posted earlier, but I forgot the password to this thing, since I don't use it very often, but I thought I'd post some pictures of us in costume from this weekend, since Auntie Char wanted to see them.
Burt in his costume, front shot.
I included a picture of the back because it took Eric forever to finish it. There are little triangles around the neckline that are all individually cut and sewn on. He's still not done, and apparently, he sewed the front thing wrong and the pants are backwards.
I had two costumes made. This is the first one. It's not finished because I didn't add all the other stuff I was supposed too. Oh well. This costume earned me a spot in a voice actor's catalogue of costumed fans. Pretty cool. 
This was the only picture I was able to get of me in the red dress. Also another costume. Saturday was a crazy day. Apologies for the Cloud in the picture, I just couldn't resist a picture with him.
This is Eric, our costumer, in the most normal costume he has. Just thought you'd like to put a name with a face.
I'm doing a million things right now, but I'll try to update sooner next time.
Burt in his costume, front shot.
I included a picture of the back because it took Eric forever to finish it. There are little triangles around the neckline that are all individually cut and sewn on. He's still not done, and apparently, he sewed the front thing wrong and the pants are backwards.
I had two costumes made. This is the first one. It's not finished because I didn't add all the other stuff I was supposed too. Oh well. This costume earned me a spot in a voice actor's catalogue of costumed fans. Pretty cool. 
This was the only picture I was able to get of me in the red dress. Also another costume. Saturday was a crazy day. Apologies for the Cloud in the picture, I just couldn't resist a picture with him.
This is Eric, our costumer, in the most normal costume he has. Just thought you'd like to put a name with a face.I'm doing a million things right now, but I'll try to update sooner next time.
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