A Little Taste of Winter

Finally, a wee bit of snow fell this morning! Of course it will not snow much nor stay very long, but it is nice to see that perhaps winter is really coming after all;-) It shall not be long before I shall be on the slopes, O já...vertu svalur

[Listening to: Why Can't I? - Liz Phair - Liz Phair (03:28)]

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope that everyone who celebrates this holiday had as good a time with friends and family as we did. There was plenty of food for all, a goodly amount of leftover turkey for sandwiches, and good company with all. The weather cooperated for us here and we managed to spend a good amount of time playing football outside to burn off some of the calories. All-in-all just a beautiful day and I wish all of the best for you, my friends, during this holiday season. Guð blessa!...ahem, fyrirgefið þér, það er "Guð blessi ykkur" (þökk, Elín;-)

[Listening to: Sunrise - Norah Jones - Feels Like Home (03:21)]

Þessi er Ég!!!

You are a Maine Coon! You are larger than life, a gentle
giant. You are independent, but very affectionate with
your friends and family.

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This caught my eye on Hno Hno's page and thought that it was just about perfect for us cat-lovin' folks;-)...thanks so much, Elín:-)

[Listening to: Dreaming Of You - Selena - Momentos Intimos (05:17)]

Hmm...Ég? Já, Nokkuð!

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May
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children.Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

[Listening to: My Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne - Under My Skin (04:02)]

Gaman, gaman! Saw this on Ásta Sóllilja's page and thought that it was cool, though I am not certain that it ALL applies;-)

Another Friend Added

Well, I have decided to add Birna to my "Friends" list since she has been so tolerant of my butchering of her native language and willing to tutor me without making too much fun of me;-) She has also been great in sharing some spectacular views of her side of the world with this vagabond-at-heart...a good friend indeed:-)...vertu svalur og glaður allan tímann líka

[Listening to: Standing Still - Jewel - This Way (04:31)]

...And One More

Here is another one from Birna. This one reminds me of Mt. Rainier, though on a smaller scale, and don't you just love the pastoral feeling of this view?...vertu svalur

A Mountain Shared

Mount Esja
Here is one that Birna has shared. It reminds me a lot of Badger Mountain below, even if it is half a world away;-)

It Doesn't Get Any Closer Than This

Okay, the official recount is over and our Governor is Dino Rossi...again...for the moment. But, since he won by only 42 votes out of 2.8 million cast, there is almost certain to be a hand-recount called, and paid for, by the losing Democrats. That will take almost to Christmas and if the results are reversed...well, who knows! What a mess...Happy Thanksgiving and vertu svalur, y'all

A Stellar View

I do so love winter, especially being out before sunrise and enjoying the magnificent beauty of the stars and planets as they shine in a perfectly dark, moonless sky, their splendor all the more enhanced by the crystal-clear and cold winter air. Venus and Jupiter still grace the predawn sky and Orion, the hunter, is moving towards his place of dominance in the winter night sky. Líf er góður, O já...vertu svalur og glaður allan tímann líka

[Listening to: My Immortal - Evanescence - Fallen (04:24)]

Monday Morning Fun and Games

Spent over 3 hours today learning how to program the radio-frequency lighting controllers in our new Professional Development Center. Actually, I was working with the electricians and figuring these out together, since no one had any experience with them...now we all know more than we ever wanted to ;-) For my part, it was the best "training" that I could have asked for, especially since I will be the one responsible for keeping these going as well as reprogramming the lighting schemes to suit our changing needs; you know..."other duties as assigned." They actually are pretty cool to operate, as well as being pretty finicky to program...too much fun

[Listening to: I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball (03:44)]

It Must Mean Something Cosmic...

The moon was sure out tonight and had one of the biggest rings around it that I have seen in a while. Of course I know that the ring is caused by ice crytals in the upper atmosphere reflecting the moonlight and that it is almost a sure harbinger of precipitation in the next 24-72 hours, but it still is simply beautiful in the clear winter skies...vertu svalur

[Listening to: How Do I Live [DVD] [*] - LeAnn Rimes - Greatest Hits [Bonus DVD] Disc 2 (04:26)]

Badger Mountain

Badger Mountain in Winter
Thanks to Birna, who reminded me that I had not posted any pic's:-)

Go Dino, Go...

The recount is underway to determine who our new Governor REALLY will be. I suppose that it is only prudent with only 261 votes seperating Dino Rossi (THE WINNER) and ol' "What's Her Name";-), but it sure is dragging the process out. If you want to keep track of how it is going, please visit the official recount website and, of course, Go Dino, Go;-)

A Sunrise With A View

Larry and I climbed Badger Mountain at sunrise this morning and it was a gorgeous morning, cool and crisp and perfect both for climbing as well as for taking in the fantastic view of the Tri-Cities and Columbia River. The Badger Mountain hiking trails are indeed worth preserving and I am hoping that the efforts of the "Friends of Badger Mountain" are successful in acquiring this area for the enjoyment of future generations. If not, then land developers will undoubtedly be constructing $750,000 homes on "view lots" all over this area within a few years. I think that it is time that I joined in assisting this group in this worthy endeavour and would encourage any of my fellow Tri-City hiking friends to do likewise. If you have not taken the opportunity to hike this area then you should in the near future and make up your own mind as to the importance of preserving this land for outdoor enthusiasts...vertu svalur, y'all!

[Listening to: White Flag - Dido - Life for Rent (04:01)]

...And a Hothead...Hmmm

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Wild Fire
Even a smallest most innocent spark can start something that will eventually consume everyone around you. You are a wild fire.

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Perhaps We Will Have Two Governors

Two weeks after the election, one day left to count ballots, almost 3 million votes counted, and the current results are...(R) Dino Rossi (my guy) leads by a total of 33 votes! Talk about suspenseful, there is no way of knowing which way this will go tomorrow, except for faith of course, and armed with that I know that it is Dino all the way;-)...see y'all in the winner's circle...vertu svalur

What, Me Intense???

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Seattle
Your dark exterior masks a caffeine driven activism. You'll take up a cause and you'll get ugly to advance it.

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Ursula, aka "Pinky"

Gee Brain, what do you want to do tonight?

Starring Together as "Pinky and The Brain"

Now, tell me that you do not see the similarities! Uncanny, isn't it?

Phoebe, aka "The Brain"

The same thing we do every night Pinky, try to take over the world!

Cold, Damp, and Beautiful

Another foggy night and it appears as if we will be shrouded in fog for the next week or so...weather more typical of January. And, the Leonid meteor shower is coming on the 19th...oh well at least the fog is soft and tranquil...kinda peaceful, ya know...vertu svalur

[Listening to: My Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne - Under My Skin (04:02)]

Soft, Peaceful Mornings

All of the celestial events occurring in the early morning hours and we are solidly fogged in, wouldn't that just figure? I really do love the fog though, it gives the day a soft and almost sensual beginning. Life is indeed a wonderful thing...vertu svalur og glaður allan tímann líka

[Listening to: Standing Still - Jewel - This Way (04:31)]

Ég

I found this on Kolla's page and thought that it was way cool:-)(I left the Icelandic responses as they applied to me, at least I think so...my Icelandic is still pretty weak!) Please feel free to copy, personalize and post to your page to share a bit about yourself...vertu svalur, y'all:-)

Á maður ekki að vera með?

ever had a song written about you? - nei
what song makes you cry? - Elton John - Your Song
what song makes you happy? - Sheryl Crow - Soak Up The Sun

height - 1.95
hair color - dökkbrúnt
eye color - blue
piercings - nei
tattoos - nei
what are you wearing? - blue jeans and a cut-off sweatshirt
what song are you listening to? - Evanescence - My Immortal
what taste is in your mouth? - peanuts and iced tea
whats the weather like? - blautt, kalt og ógeðslegt
how are you? - couldn't be any better if I tried
get motion sickness? - nei
have a bad habit? - nei
get along with your parents? - já
like to drive? - já
boyfriend - nei
girlfriend - nei
children? - já, two
had a hard time getting over somone? -Já
been hurt? - Já
your greatest regret? - not having the courage to take a chance on love
your cd player has in it right now? - my "Love Sick and Blue" re-mix
if you were a crayon what color would you be? - purple
what makes you happy? - life
whats the next cd you're gonna get? - Cat Power - You Are Free

seven things in your room?
Bed, chest of drawers, mirror, alarm clock, backpack, my two cats Ursula and Phoebe (aka Pinky and The Brain), a spider building a web in the corner

seven things to do before you die...
skydive, bungee jump, scuba dive, surf Waimea Bay, visit Australia, rail from Lisbon to Vladivostok (via Reykjavík of course;-), see one more total solar eclipse.

top seven things you say the most...
Hey, cool, take care, have fun, see ya, couldn't be any better if I tried, I love you

do you...
smoke? - nei
do drugs? - nei
pray? - já
have a job? - já
attend church? - nei

have you ever....
been in love? - já
had a medical emergency? - nei
had surgery? - já
swam in the dark? - já
been to a bonfire? - já
got drunk? - já
ran away from home? - nei
played strip poker? - nei
gotten beat up? - já
beaten someone up?- já
been onstage? - já
pulled and all nighter? - já
been on radio or tv? - nei
been in a mosh pit? - nei
do you have any gay or lesbian friends? - já
describe your first kiss - heaven on earth, with my first real love
wallet - já, but empty
coffee - já, já, já
shoes - hiking boots and Tevas
cologne - JS

in the last 24 hours you have...
cried - nei
bought anything - nei
gotten sick - nei
sang - já
been kissed - já
felt stupid - já
talked to an ex - nei
talked to someone you have a crush on - já
missed someone - já
hugged someone - já

[Listening to: Standing Still - Jewel - This Way (04:31)]

The Morning Stars Are Out

If you have not taken the opportunity to go out in the pre-dawn hours and observe the eastern sky, you might want to do so in the next couple of days. The Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and perhaps Mars (depending upon your location) will be visible near the horizon in close proximity to one another and it is quite a sight, especially if the sky is clear...vertu svalur

Now This Is Fit and Fun At The Same Time

There was an article in todays newspaper about the pastime of "geocaching" and we decided to check it out. A quick visit to www.geocaching.com resulted in our registration as "geocachers" and an immediate sortie out this afternoon to find our first geocache. Not only were we successful in finding, examining, and signing the logbook of our first geocache but we also hiked about five miles in doing so as well as enjoying a view of our town that we had not seen before. Considering how many years I have spent in the back country and the fact that hardly a week goes by without me finding myself somewhere off of the beaten path; I am surprised that I had not heard of this activity before. Check it out for yourself and let me know what you think, but for me it is too much fun...vertu svalur og glaður allan tímann líka

[Listening to: How Do I Live [DVD] [*] - LeAnn Rimes - Greatest Hits [Bonus DVD] Disc 2 (04:26)]

Climb For Clean Air

Well I finally got signed up for this climb and next July I shall be summitting Mt. Rainier for a good cause; the American Lung Association. That is assuming that I can raise the $3,500 in pledges for ALA necessary to be included in the climb, but it certainly will be worth the effort either way. BTW, if anyone wants to contribute towards this effort then please check out www.alaw.org/morris;-) I can not think of a better excuse to put the time and training into this effort and I am sure that it will be a blast! So, now the work begins...vertu svalur

[Listening to: My Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne - Under My Skin (04:02)]