As of 28 November (so not counting yesterday and last night), the precipitation totals in Olympia were: Nov 2006: 19.16″ average Nov: 8.13″ Nov record precip: 15.51″ (1962) record any month: 19.84″ (01/1953) Normally, we get more than at the weather station, because we are actually slightly closer to Shelton than Olympia. So I suspect […]
Month: November 2006
Yep. Rainiest Month, EVER!
Ever, ever, ever — since they started keeping records in Washington state NO month has has more precipitation than this one. It’s almost over, but it’s still raining. So what? Along with other climate change things, this has the potential to really impact the quality of life, and in some places the quantity of life. […]
A Call to Action
I wrote this note to people on an email list today. As a quick update, I have managed to knit on the scarves for at least an hour each of the last two days and hope to knit some more today. Original Post Title: It’s Cold. Where will you sleep tonight? It has been very […]
New Look to Web Page
I played around with the css for the page and added a background image of the lights and baubles on our holiday tree. Yes, holiday tree. We don’t celebrate Christmas, but have a tree for the season. If something seems buggy or ugly, let me know. I am just thrilled I was able to figure […]
SNOW!
And to prove it, here are pics from yesterday and today! and there you have it — snow accumulated on the ground, more expected tonight. The kids are enjoying it, the dogs and parents slightly less so.
SNOW!
Three pics (also posted on my family blog) from yesterday and today: and yes, the kids were very excited!
Poverty
Poverty is a topic that we avoid, at least in my family of origin. We live comfortable lives, with plenty to eat and a roof over our heads. We have a little bit extra so we can have computer access, or cable TV, or a collection of something or another. Granted, so often those of […]
Another cute quiz
I got 100% on my first try. 13 short questions. How will you do? Your Language Arts Grade: 100% Way to go! You know not to trust the MS Grammar Check and you know “no” from “know.” Now, go forth and spread the good word (or at least, the proper use of apostrophes). Are You […]
Pictures from the exhibition
Okay, eight of the better pics of the fellows… outside OMSI, then by the Millenium Falcon exhibit… Jedi with Yoda ad Mace Windu, then meeting the Princess and her droids… Jedi with a wookie and a scoundrel, and a young man with cool ride… finally Three Jedi Knights, then a Jedi with friendly storm troopers.
Star Wars in Portland
Here are the promised pics, and my review of the exhibit…. a few more pics at my regular blog. As mentioned yesterday, we paid to do the Millenium Falcon simulation. At $5 entry fee + $2 handling per ticket, I thought it was a bit steep, but based on previous experiences with simulators, I figured […]