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Wednesday, September 28, 2005

paying it forward 2

I received this comment:

At 6:01 PM, Anonymous said...

How much did you make on tips?

it was just a matter of time before you got involved...

A.

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To this I reply:

I didn't count the tips since we put it all back in, but if I had to guess I would say it was easily more than $500 and probably more like $800

And now a question: before I got involved in the fundraiser or being a bartender?? :)

Thanks for writing! :)

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

paying it forward

A good friend organized a fundraiser for the victims of hurricane katrina, which was held this past sunday. The hope was that even though we are a small town, it would be a good turn out.

I was not in a position to contribute much financially at this time, so I volunteered to bartend and donated my tips back into the fund as well.

What a special day! So many people showed up, it was a beautiful sunny day, many people donated food and beverages for purchase, prizes for raffle, tipped us rediculously, danced to the bands who donted their time and talents - it was a caring community in action. I am quite touched by the way this little community comes together to support each other, and even more so to see them do it for those out in the world.

I think everyone had a great time and felt good about being a part of it, I sure did! As the bartender I got to see just about everyone, had practically a front row view to the bands, and felt like I had really helped.

It has been a long time since I worked that hard on my feet, and dealt with that kind of service and the pace it was at, but it was actually fun and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, so much so I wondered if maybe I missed my calling as a bartender. Heh heh!

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Hurricanes & Tornadoes

The images flying around the internet of Hurricane Rita's progress are pretty amazing. One picture I saw earlier this morning (that I can no longer find for some reason) showed a gnarly black sky against some scarily raging waves. It reminded me of the one and only time I have experienced something like that.

I was driving across country, many years ago now and my ex was at the wheel. I slowly began to notice how dark the sky was growing, and commented to him about it.

"I think they say when the sky gets that black a tornado is coming. I can't remember where I heard that, but its the first thing I thought of when I looked at it."

Neither of us took me all that seriously, it was really more of a, "hey listen to what I heard." kind of a thing, because being from California, I really only know about earthquakes.

All of a sudden the semi-truck in front of us (a 3 trailer truck, mind you) wildly swerved across all three lanes as it got blown off the road. I freaked, yelling to my ex to pull off the road and find some shelter, and by some miracle we got off the pavement safely and found a closed but pretty stable freeway-side fruit stand with a large and sturdy looking overhang to park under.

The noise and the sheer strength of the wind was defening and so scary as it whipped around the truck, literally causing the truck to move around and pumping air through an entirely closed vehicle.

Once it passed, we turned on the radio and heard the annoucer say, "A tornado just touched down in Wizard Wells, Texas folks, y'all be careful out there." We waited a while and then decided to get going, but both a little shaken.

I can only imagine how much more scary it is for the people on the Golf Coast facing Rita, and how horrific it was for the people who endured Katrina. If you can spare some time or money to help them out, plese find a reputable charitable organization to donate to. :O)

Friday, September 16, 2005

Most Epic Swells of My Lifetime

So we are having the biggest south swells since 1968 according to this mornings surf report . I borrowed the following from www.surfline.com

This is a Surfline Surf Alert for Central California effective 09/11/05

Big South Pacific Swell Brewing!

A very strong storm is now just starting the first stages of its development this morning. This system is currently located in the Southern Ocean midway between New Zealand and Chile, which is a great position in the swell window to send surf to the US West Coast, Hawaii, Baja, Mainland Mexico, and Central America. Current forecasts have this storm deepening to a very-low 954mb central pressure, which should crank up wind speeds into the 50-60 knot range in the swell producing side of the system. To put this in perspective: This SW swell has the potential to be one of the bigger, if not the biggest, swell of the summer.
--Adam



Dude, I just can't wait to go take pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, September 12, 2005

Happy Blogiversary!! Born: 9/9/04



It's official, I have been posting here for over a year! For those of you that stay tuned, thanks!

Baby Showers - its raining baby girls



1) Friend and co-worker Erika and hubby are expecting their first child/baby girl - there was a lovely lunchtime shower for her at a local restaurant last wednesday, outdoors next to the creek (and to my total joy 18 women from my office attended - when I started I was one of only 5 women)

2) My best friend and her hubby are expecting their 3rd child and first girl - Samantha. I attended an equally lovely shower this past saturday to welcome baby Sammy...

3) Where I saw two of my best friends' sister in laws, both with brand new baby girls



have you ever noticed?


The markings on a dragonfly, very much resemble a totem pole - check it out:

Thursday, September 01, 2005

they're back

comments are back!! :O)