Bumbershoot 2008

Mike and I went to Bumbershoot yesterday. We saw half of Neko Case's show. Huge lines to get in and get our evening main stage show tickets didn't let us get there on time. She sounded really good. We like her. After Neko we walked around, ate a lot of expensive fair type food, and listened to some not so interesting bands. Then we went to Band of Horses. They put on an awesome show and sounded great! They're my favorite band so I had a huge smile on my face the whole time. The headliner on the main stage was Beck. I was not as impressed with him, but it could be because I don't know many of his songs. He opened with "Loser", one I actually do know, and we left after about 5 songs.

Steve and Nollie hung out together all day. I think they went hiking. She was pretty tired when we got home.

Seriously?

I'm so ticked at people. A partial copy of "Midnight Sun" has been leaked and she's put the book on hold indefinitely. I don't think I'm going to read it even though she has posted it on her website. Grrrrr.

vampires

I just finished reading "Breaking Dawn", the last book in the Twilight Saga. I'm sad that I don't have anymore stories about my beloved vampires to read, but "Twilight" will be hitting the big screen on November 21! I've also read that Stephenie Meyer is rewriting the first book from Edward's perspective - can't wait! I guess I will just have to keep dreaming about vampires until "Midnight Sun" comes out!

quick trip to Wisconsin

I had to go back to WI to testify in Madison on Thursday for one of my old cases. I changed my return flight home so I could stay for the weekend (at least I got a free trip home out of this whole mess). I got a lot of essential Wisconsin visits in during my short stay:
1. Milio's #6 with avo (liking avocados is a new thing for me since moving to Seattle)
2. sat outside on the Capital steps during my lunch break from court
3. fried cheese curds and beer at the Paradise after testifying (I'm disappointed that the ranch is no longer served in squeeze bottles)
4. met Lydia for the first time!







5. Noodles
6. University Bookstore
7. dinner at El Dorado with Ed, Kate, Jeff, Danna, & Michael
8. dessert and drinks at Sucre and Opus
9. Babcock ice cream at the Union
10. The Great Dane

This trip has also introduced me to my newest obsession: the Twilight Saga. I finished Twilight and New Moon while in WI and started Eclipse on the flight home. Is it weird that I wish that Mike and I were vampires?

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Now that you're retired I hope the boat sees action on more than just your birthday.

Look Steve. I used you're and your correctly this time.

P.S. Nollie says to fart off.

Deer Sarah

What

the

hell?

You just took off for Wisconsin like you don't even kare about me.

How could you leave me alone with Mike. He just worked on his stoopid ramp for like 3 hours last night, and I had to sit outside the whole time. I ran around in circles like mad woman for a while, but he didn't notice. It was cold and raining the whole time, and I got very wet and stinky. Then he drove me to Fred Meyer to buy pizza and beer while I sat in the kar. Whatever. I slept on your pillow and rubbed my stank all over it. I suppose you'll just febreeze your pillow like you febreezed my head after I rolled around in whatever that was a couple years ago. Yeah, I still remember that. If you ever decide to come back and I'm not here, check the animal shelter.

Nolly

P.S. Tell the grammar police to fart off.

Ask and You Shall Receive,

Part II.



Your welcome.

Though your platform has changed I believe you still have support. This e-mail was obtained by the Seattle PI.

Dear son,

I am so proud to hear that you are running for President.
Maybe you can fill me in on your platform and experience.

Sincerely,

Is an ass-clown's Father

Ask and You Shall Receive,

Steve.



P.S. Mom, Steve started it.

Olympics and Knitting

That is what I did all weekend. I started this scarf type thing on Saturday and finished it on Sunday. It has some cashmere in it so it's super soft. And so far the Olympics are not disappointing me at all. Did you all see the men's 4X100 free relay last night? Crazy!

Stitch N' Pitch

Last night was Stitch N' Pitch night at Safeco Field. All the knitters and crocheters of Seattle were out for the big event. We hit up Pyramid before the game to have dinner and a few beers. Then we went across the street to Safeco (early enough to get the night's promotional Stitch N' Pitch t-shirt). We all wore our own matching shirts, which were a huge hit. At least 20 people asked us where we got them and a few people took our pictures. Every yarn store in the greater Seattle area had a booth set up where you could buy yarn. Ladies (including us) were going nuts! The Mariners won the game 2-1 with a walk-off home run by Raul Ibanez. It was a pretty good game - even I was cheering for the Mariners. The highlight of the night was us on the jumbotron! Lisa and I missed it, but Brianne and Jen saw it. Apparently we were on it during the 9th inning when we were all dancing. Not much stitching or hooking happened last night (what with all the beer and chatting and dancing) but it was a blast! We can't wait for next year!

Suck It, Ed.

A friendly graphical smackdown from work.

futbol

Tonight I had a soccer game. I'm a sub on my friend Claire's team. We won 4-1. This was the third game I played with them and I'm finally getting back into the swing of things. Notice I'm still rockin' my boots from senior year of high school. Though I have splurged and purchased some new shin guards. Just imagine the stank that came off of 10 year old shin guards. Not pleasant.