A Skydazzler's Life Unwrapped...

Where's Waldo? or Where's Randa & Kyle

Take a look at these pictures.  Randa and Kyle were at the game yesterday too.  You can see by the arrows of where they are across from us. The first one is a regular shot with arrow showing where they are in the stadium.  The second is an arrow showing them.  The third, see if you can find them.  Now mind you, these shots were taken with my point-and-shoot Canon Powershot A620.  Not bad eh? 
That's where Randa and Kyle are sitting from our view from the roof...
I've pointed them out for you.  I zoomed in pretty good. 
Can you find them on your own this time?

OSU vs Cal 2008

We worked the game yesterday at OSU.  Fireworks off the roof tops from both sides of the stadium at touchdowns, field goals and point afters.  You are up high upon the stadium next to the lights, with a birds-eye view of the game and a view of the surrounding city that is so gorgeous.  We also do some special effects on the field when the players take the field at the beginning of the game.  Here are a few shots of what we see while up there.  The only down-side?  We now know that we are also "SEEN" from down below and fan seating around the stadium.  No longer will I participate with the fans cou"first down hatchets". Never meant to be in a fish bowl...haha.  Yikes.  Here are few pictures of our view and of us.  Bryant and I are the 2nd and 3rd people in from the right by the lights.  Ugh...  I've also posted a new album of pictures. 
Our view from the top.  We are on the older side, looking across at the new roof.
Players taking possession of the field and a little special effect to welcome them!
Here is a shot taken from the field by the Oregonian/Oregon Live site

Veteran's - Thank You!

Today I honor all the men and women who have served our country to preserve our rights and protect our freedom.  We all know someone in our lives who is a veteran, whether that is a family member, friend or a neighbor.  Take one moment out of your busy Tuesday and give that Veteran a hug and say Thank you!  Without them, you wouldn't be enjoying the freedoms you have!    

Anniversary Flowers

One for every year we have been married (36).  The pictures don't do the bouquet justice.  It is absolutely beautiful.  What a guy I've got.  I'm spoiled and loving it. 

Mr. Bryant

Here is a much better pic of my sweetie.  And contrary to what one person said, I wasn't being mean by posting his birthday picture yesterday.  That was his humor coming through. 

Make a wish... Happy Birthday Darling!

Happy Birthday sweetie.  I hope you have a "spook-tacular" Birthday.  See...this is why I love him so much.  What a sense of humor.  This is what happened when I said this was a picture for the blog birthday.  LOL

Fall is Upon Us!

I love Fall.  How simple is that. It is my favorite season of the year.  I know, most say either spring or summer are the majority favorite seasons.  They love them for their symbolism of spring for the renewing/rebirth of life, summer playing, vacations and the Sun, something we as Oregonians do love to basque in and worship when it shows. So summer is well liked.  But Fall, ahh Fall, there is something about the season that captures my heart and makes me feel so alive.  So aware of my surroundings, that in the other seasons is missed and just slips by somehow.  Maybe it is the slow down of the year that I like so much, Fall slowing to catch up for winters end.  I love Fall for how it reaches all of my senses.   I love the colors of fall with the reds, oranges and bright burnt yellows. The trees, hillsides and streets seem to be on fire with color!  The colors are so vibrant this year, so stunning.   I love the leaves that fall from those trees lining the streets and yards, making everything look so beautiful, spreading their colors on every thing they touch.  And I remember as a kid making art projects with crayons, leaves and wax paper to proudly hang in the windows, like stained glass masterpieces. I love watching the grandkids soccer games, huddled in wool socks and under a blanket with hot coffee and their smiles with each goal scored.  I love the crisp chill to the morning and evening air that signals the change and that winter is approaching.  I love the smells that are created when leaves are burned in backyards or fireplaces start up to warm us up in our houses.  I love the holidays of Halloween, birthdays and Thanksgiving, bringing our families close together after going our separate ways during the busy summer months.  The pumpkins and cornstalk mazes, hot apple cider and fresh apple donuts from the local farm store.  Fall seems to touch each and every one of those vitals and makes me feel so blessed to be alive.  Here are a couple pictures from past journeys with the camera. 

 

 These pictures were taken off of Ollalie Road between Detroit Lake and Mt Hood, last year.  Haven't had an opportunity for pictures yet this year!  

 

 

Mt Hood Rally 2008

This past Saturday Bryant and I worked at the Mt. Hood Road Rally.  This is another road rally race through the gravel/dirt roads in the mountains. This one is held on the east side of Mt. Hood outside of Hood River, OR.   We were stationed at a spectator area this time, toward the beginning of the stage.  We basically did the same communication safety thing as before, logging the cars and moto bikes that start the race and check them off when they go by.  We had three stages (races) to work, starting around noon with the last stage ending about 9:00pm.  Logging those little tiny numbers on the side of the moto bikes was kind of a challenge in the dark, but B turned on the headlights so that we could pick up the numbers as they zipped by.  Here are a couple of pictures from the day.  I’m trying to figure out how to insert the video link. Here we go: Fir Mountain Stage Video Clip

 

 

   Look it's another Blue Subaru! LOL 

 The last photo is one of motorcyles.    

 

Busy with a Capital "B"

Work...yes work.  One way of the ways I contribute to our family.  Monday through Friday where I spend most of my daylight hours. The weekends of Saturday soccer are an oasis. To say I have been busy at work is rather an under statement.  A new academic year has started.  The Alaska vacation was my break.   Sigh... We've hired a new person so I am also training in between everything else as we go.  After 20 academic years, no longer will I stress. It will get done, it always gets done. It's all good. Here a better way to say it. 

Entry Word: busy

Function: adjective

Text: 1 involved in often constant activity<the deadline is in two days, so everyone at work has been extremely busy>

Synonyms:  active, assiduous, diligent, employed, engaged, industrious, laborious, occupied, sedulous, working

Related Words:  absorbed, concentrating, engrossed, focused (also foccused), immersed, intent, preoccupied; alive, functional, functioning, going, living, operating, operational, operative, running; energetic, vigorous; indefatigable, tireless, untiring

Antonyms:  idle, inactive, unemployed, unengaged, unoccupied

Text: 2 marked by much life, movement, or activity<the busy, often hectic floor of the New York Stock Exchange>—

North to Alaska....Hubbard Glacier

A glance at a glacier, up close and personal. Look at the colors.  Truly amazing.