about us brian (country mouse) is from new hampshire. karel (city girl) is from the new york metro area. in summer 2008 they are driving across the US and moving to portland, oregon. here are their adventures, photos, and observations.
I was looking back at past comments and found myself thinking .. " I'm sure Karel has friends who want her to know they care." Know what I mean?
We just got back from attending a block party put together by some neighbors. While we were there we noticed that we were out of place surrounded by older people with babies and much older people who were just old. I didn't think anybody our age would show up but after about 45 minutes there a couple close to us showed up. They just moved into the neighborhood only a month ago. We talked for awhile and got their phone number so we can get together sometime. JOY! we've made friends.
Karel made 2 bunches of cookies and a large bowl of chex mix for the party. The cookies were gone very quickly but not so much on the chex mix which we believe was due to the cookies showing off. The chex mix was amazing (I know because I've been eating it) and I ate some.
A fire truck showed up later and I figured there was some kind of connection with the neighbors because there were already 3 police there at the party earlier. Someone got the truck to show up for the kids which was nice for them but at that point we left the party.
The party was ok but honestly kind of dull because there was nothing to do besides eat and sit down around a bunch of strangers and try to start awkward conversation. There weren't any activities for people to have fun and get to know each other which we both thought was necessary. Since I am super shy and Karel was feeling out of place we were lucky the new couple showed up and approached us.
Now Karel is making some jewelry which is indeed nice. She plans to sell it on a website that she is currently designing. I have already witnessed her selling some for good money so I don't doubt she can do it. Karel wants to make more expensive items that use silver and gold after she builds better skills and makes money to be able to buy the parts.
You are funny Brian. You need to bone up on your conversation skills because there are many "old people" who have very interesting stories to tell. Maybe a class in public speaking would be nice...you need to step outside of your comfort zone once in a while. I'll be watching the closing ceremonies of the Olympics tonight. I don't know if you watched much of it, but they were awesome! Talk to you soon! Glad Karel's cookies were a big hit!! Don't those west coast people appreciate chex mix...what is wrong with them:)
omg brian i need an email address for you! guess what?! I just got hired at timkin 2nd shift in an inspectors position! i am so excited! it's 4$ more an hour, plus a 401 K, full insurance, 10 days paid vacation from the start! i am going to bust i'm so excited! i go 2 morrow for my physical and drug test( which i will pass fine)! no more mountain! YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! i just brought caleb back to campus yesterday, and he is excited. he gets to go work at the school next summer and get paid for it also. lots of good things all round! i love you hunnie, hugs and kisses, Tammy
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well sounds like things are going good out there! i'm glad.(this is Tammy btw) so keep in touch, tamidionne@aol.com big hugs and kisses.
You are funny Brian. You need to bone up on your conversation skills because there are many "old people" who have very interesting stories to tell. Maybe a class in public speaking would be nice...you need to step outside of your comfort zone once in a while. I'll be watching the closing ceremonies of the Olympics tonight. I don't know if you watched much of it, but they were awesome! Talk to you soon! Glad Karel's cookies were a big hit!! Don't those west coast people appreciate chex mix...what is wrong with them:)
omg brian i need an email address for you! guess what?! I just got hired at timkin 2nd shift in an inspectors position! i am so excited! it's 4$ more an hour, plus a 401 K, full insurance, 10 days paid vacation from the start! i am going to bust i'm so excited! i go 2 morrow for my physical and drug test( which i will pass fine)! no more mountain! YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
i just brought caleb back to campus yesterday, and he is excited. he gets to go work at the school next summer and get paid for it also. lots of good things all round!
i love you hunnie, hugs and kisses, Tammy
So what's wrong with a fire truck at a party?
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