11/15/10
I went To Carlsbad to listen to a lecture by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein about her book, 36 Arguments for the Existence of God, a Work of Fiction. It was a great lecture that I enjoyed very much.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Goldstein
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/books/21book.html
Saturday, January 29, 2011
USC 110610
We met to the Brown's early becaust we had reservations for Lawry's Tailgate. It was a little expensive but the drinks were included. We got there and had a nice table just outside the coliseum. The food and drinks were good. Can't complain about a thing.
Went to the game. USC finally pulled out a close one this year. We won 34-33. Good times.
Noah was home for a wedding so we drove back home after the game.
Went to the game. USC finally pulled out a close one this year. We won 34-33. Good times.
Noah was home for a wedding so we drove back home after the game.
USC Homecoming 2010
10/30/10
We have not had much luck at Homecoming the past few years. We got up early and headed to USC. Lots of things to do on campus for Homecoming. B won a Marshall School of Business Pack and Russ won a certificate for courses at USC. Winner winner chicken dinner.
The game was close in the first half, but Oregon took over and won 53-32. They have a quirky offense that allows them to win during the regular season, but given time for defenses to prepare, like in the Bowl games they lose. Last two years, just saying.
We ate dinner there at the Coliseum then back to the B and B.
It was not fun but you always support your school. We live to play again. Fight on USC.
We have not had much luck at Homecoming the past few years. We got up early and headed to USC. Lots of things to do on campus for Homecoming. B won a Marshall School of Business Pack and Russ won a certificate for courses at USC. Winner winner chicken dinner.
The game was close in the first half, but Oregon took over and won 53-32. They have a quirky offense that allows them to win during the regular season, but given time for defenses to prepare, like in the Bowl games they lose. Last two years, just saying.
We ate dinner there at the Coliseum then back to the B and B.
It was not fun but you always support your school. We live to play again. Fight on USC.
Niece's 40th B Day
Oct 24, 2010
Betsy was throwing a 40th B Day party for Christine at Connie and Russ's house. It was a little early because of USC football. We arrived early to help with the setup. Her sister Denise came from North Carolina with her daughter Lauran. It was going to be quite a surprise if we could pull it off. Everything was going fine until it decided to rain and we had to move everything inside.
We had a great setup outside on the patio. We quickly moved everything inside. The guest started to arrive and we were anticipating the arrival of the guest of honor. I was upstairs looking out a window watching for them to pull up in the drive way.
I saw the car and quickly alerted all guest. Christine was so surprised when she opened the door. I was still upstairs so I personally didn't see her reaction to Denise and Lauran but the photos I saw was great. It was truely terrific surprise. The guest list included friends young and old.
There was one person at the party that truly deserves mention, Johnnie Colter. He came with Missy and he was an infectious person. He was so happy and was quite a personality. He talked to everyone there and made everyone feel like he was their friend, and it only got better after a little alcohol. Johnnie is the lead singer of Scifin, a LA rock band that plays some pretty good music. He also played basketball at Virginia Tech and is 6'9". He towered over everyone there.
"I love you man" became the mantra of the night. I love that and will not forget that.
Jen and Brian were there and please see their blog for pictures listed below.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SCIFIN/121386651125
http://jenandbrianingram.blogspot.com/2010/12/cousins-surprise-40th-party.html
Betsy was throwing a 40th B Day party for Christine at Connie and Russ's house. It was a little early because of USC football. We arrived early to help with the setup. Her sister Denise came from North Carolina with her daughter Lauran. It was going to be quite a surprise if we could pull it off. Everything was going fine until it decided to rain and we had to move everything inside.
We had a great setup outside on the patio. We quickly moved everything inside. The guest started to arrive and we were anticipating the arrival of the guest of honor. I was upstairs looking out a window watching for them to pull up in the drive way.
I saw the car and quickly alerted all guest. Christine was so surprised when she opened the door. I was still upstairs so I personally didn't see her reaction to Denise and Lauran but the photos I saw was great. It was truely terrific surprise. The guest list included friends young and old.
There was one person at the party that truly deserves mention, Johnnie Colter. He came with Missy and he was an infectious person. He was so happy and was quite a personality. He talked to everyone there and made everyone feel like he was their friend, and it only got better after a little alcohol. Johnnie is the lead singer of Scifin, a LA rock band that plays some pretty good music. He also played basketball at Virginia Tech and is 6'9". He towered over everyone there.
"I love you man" became the mantra of the night. I love that and will not forget that.
Jen and Brian were there and please see their blog for pictures listed below.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SCIFIN/121386651125
http://jenandbrianingram.blogspot.com/2010/12/cousins-surprise-40th-party.html
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
USC vs Cal
Oct 16, 2010
The game time was 12:30 so I took Friday off and we headed to Orange County to do some shopping then to my sister's to spend the night so we could get an early start on Saturday. We got up Saturday and had a quick breakfast then the four of us headed for the Coliseum. USC was 4-2 coming off 2 straight losses. We were afraid we were going to get some major sunburn, but the weather cooperated and it was cloudy and overcast.
USC played great and we walked away with a 48-14 victory. I like those kind of games.
I wanted to try a new restaurant in West Hollywood for dinner after the game so I made reservations at Ketchup right on Sunset Blvd.
http://www.dolcegroup.com/ then click on Ketchup
We started with a threesome. And for those of you whose minds are in the gutters, no it wasn't that. Garlic parmesan, sweet potato and cajun fries with 5 different ketchups- BBQ, Mango, Ranch, Maple And Chipolte. It was really good. We ate BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs, Chicken Florentine and Shrimp Scampi. The dinner was good.
We took this one from our table. Great houses on the hills.
On the way back to the B and B we took a different way and I missed the freeway onramp and we got stuck in the Halloween traffic at Universal Studios Haunted House. Finally made it back. That was a long day.
The game time was 12:30 so I took Friday off and we headed to Orange County to do some shopping then to my sister's to spend the night so we could get an early start on Saturday. We got up Saturday and had a quick breakfast then the four of us headed for the Coliseum. USC was 4-2 coming off 2 straight losses. We were afraid we were going to get some major sunburn, but the weather cooperated and it was cloudy and overcast.
USC played great and we walked away with a 48-14 victory. I like those kind of games.
I wanted to try a new restaurant in West Hollywood for dinner after the game so I made reservations at Ketchup right on Sunset Blvd.
http://www.dolcegroup.com/ then click on Ketchup
We started with a threesome. And for those of you whose minds are in the gutters, no it wasn't that. Garlic parmesan, sweet potato and cajun fries with 5 different ketchups- BBQ, Mango, Ranch, Maple And Chipolte. It was really good. We ate BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs, Chicken Florentine and Shrimp Scampi. The dinner was good.
On the way back to the B and B we took a different way and I missed the freeway onramp and we got stuck in the Halloween traffic at Universal Studios Haunted House. Finally made it back. That was a long day.
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