Archive for ◊ February, 2008 ◊

29 Feb 2008 Flying Aces (Part II)
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The rest of the aviator photos from last Sunday’s brunch ‘n’ games:

Jose
Jose, the Latin American gunner

Mehrdad
Mehrdad, a Persian flyer

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28 Feb 2008 The Morning Routine
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In the morning when I get ready for work, I head for the bathroom and close the door behind me. Sometimes, if I don’t shut it properly, I have immediate company — a little furry guy in a tuxedo rushes to join me…

good morning!

…then hogs the sink:

hogging the sink again

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I’m sorry to say I have been rather preoccupied lately with issues of livelihood, to the point where it’s completely cut into my Fun Time spent taking photographs and writing stories and exploring new territories. I know, even the cats are perturbed about this situation since they’re missing out on cuddles. Must rectify, yes, and hopefully make a speedy return to our regularly-scheduled program of a balanced life.

26 Feb 2008 Violin Virtuoso
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As seen during my commute yesterday morning, via the Best of YouTube podcast on my iPod Touch. Wow. Talk about blowing away the competition; that’s a hard act to follow!

26 Feb 2008 Typical Laundry Day Scene
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laundry day at the House of Fielding

The House of Fielding Helpers doing what they do best: laying around on top of things.

26 Feb 2008 Flying Aces (Part I)
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A few goofy photos from Sunday’s gathering. I’ve got a few more goofy photos to be processed later.

Introducing Jan, the Flying Ace from Germany:

the Flying Ace, haha

And Rosie, the British Sweetheart (also the Birthday Girl recovering from birthday drinks the previous evening):

the Birthday Girl

And the Lovely Maria, from South America (Uruguay) via Austria.

the Lovely Maria

24 Feb 2008 Let The Games Begin!
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Let the games begin!

I hosted a big Sunday brunch and board games at my place today. It’s the first time I have ever used both extension leaves in the table — there was a record 14 people around the table at one point! I ended up borrowing chairs from both neighbours.

Eating took place over about 4 or 5 hours, the games went all afternoon. Then a bunch stayed for dinner — I cooked curries and we had some leftovers from the brunch. Eating went from 11:00am to after 9:30pm, when the last of the guests went home!

Good times, good times…

the games gang

24 Feb 2008 Toronto Subway Dance Party
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I heard about this Improv Everywhere event that took place yesterday, but I don’t usually use the subway on the weekends. Check out the story and links in David Topper’s post in Torontoist:

February 24: We Can Dance If We Want To

23 Feb 2008 Busted!
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For the first time since I adopted the Caster kids seven weeks ago, I caught Beano stealing a drink on camera.

busted!

Note the look of guilt (and the dribble): View Larger On Black

busted!

Hey!

But wait, it gets better:

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22 Feb 2008 * groan *
 |  Category: Food + Drink, cameraphone  | 2 Comments

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As seen last Monday in the frozen food section of the grocery store, taken with my cameraphone. Kinda reminds me of this photo I took while food shopping in Scranton. David was a big fan of the pun.

I’m feeling the effects of a food coma following a big meal at a Thai restaurant very late in the evening. Alas, no photos (I was feeling rather self-conscious taking out the DSLR in a small place) so I’m posting this one from earlier this week.

21 Feb 2008 If Looks Could Kill
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I’d be deader than a doornail right now. Beano’s shooting daggers at me.

if Beano could talk, he'd be swearing at me right now

Absolutely REFUSED to be injected tonight. Squirmed, tried to take off, wouldn’t let the needle go in at all. Finally, I had to give up. He went hiding in the cupboard.

I’m going to have to change my strategy: it’s time to try some smaller gauge needles. Wish me luck!