Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Happy Birthday Jim
Hope you have a great day.
Sorry I can't be there in person to make it just that extra little bit special.
Sorry I can't be there in person to make it just that extra little bit special.
Monday, August 25, 2008
MOAB II
Who remembers the legendary MOAB trip to Vegas? We do!
Who wants to do it again? We do!
We're currently considering the weekend commencing Friday Dec 5th for the festivities.
Let us know...
Who wants to do it again? We do!
We're currently considering the weekend commencing Friday Dec 5th for the festivities.
Let us know...
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Lamb Procurement Services
Need something for a special occasion? Something for that special someone? Or just something you're buying on a whim for yourself?
Call Lamb Procurement Services. Our team of procurement professionals are ready and waiting to help you find just what you need. Nothing is too difficult or challenging to find. And we're usually out shopping anyway.
Let us know what you need - we'll get on it right away, while you sit back and relax. We'll let you know as soon as we find it - even if that means waking you up at 6am on a Sunday morning to let you know the job is done!
Whatever it is you need, don't be sheepish. Call Lamb Procurement Services.
Call Lamb Procurement Services. Our team of procurement professionals are ready and waiting to help you find just what you need. Nothing is too difficult or challenging to find. And we're usually out shopping anyway.
Let us know what you need - we'll get on it right away, while you sit back and relax. We'll let you know as soon as we find it - even if that means waking you up at 6am on a Sunday morning to let you know the job is done!
Whatever it is you need, don't be sheepish. Call Lamb Procurement Services.
Just another Friday night in Tokyo
Chinese Dance - Roppongi
Originally uploaded by UlloaSullivan
Yuka and Hanako decided we would go along to arena at Roppongi Hills to check out some dance thing that was happening. It turned out to be pretty strange and funny, so much so that Hanako insisted it wasn't actually Japanese dancing - "... it must be Chinese or Korean or something" she said. Check out the short video clip of a big hairy monster with a tiny head doing it's thing.
While we were there we also played a sideshow game where you were given a piece of paper with a hook on it that you were supposed to use to pick up some balloons that were floating in a paddling pool full of water. Of course, I failed but the guy took pity on my attempt and gave me the balloon anyway. Remember my post about how to be a winner? ;)
Anyway, from there we met up with some of Yuka's friends and went to get some dinner. It was the usual thing - the locals get to practice speaking English, ask me about the weather and if the food back home is 'very delicious?' and I get to make them laugh by pretending to speak Japanese and understand what they're saying about me.
It was just what I needed actually.
Anyway, from there we met up with some of Yuka's friends and went to get some dinner. It was the usual thing - the locals get to practice speaking English, ask me about the weather and if the food back home is 'very delicious?' and I get to make them laugh by pretending to speak Japanese and understand what they're saying about me.
It was just what I needed actually.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Matt El Camino
I'm a few days late in reporting this, I know, but Matthew took delivery of his fancy, spruced up El Camino at the weekend. It had been a while in preparation but the photos show that it was worth the wait.
I am also able to report that Matthew successfully completed his first fast-food run for Michelle and I the day before I headed out to the UK. We look forward to taking advantage, er, I mean, accepting his generous offers for future trips on a regular basis going forward.
I am also able to report that Matthew successfully completed his first fast-food run for Michelle and I the day before I headed out to the UK. We look forward to taking advantage, er, I mean, accepting his generous offers for future trips on a regular basis going forward.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Being a winner
Along with the rest of the world, I spent much of the weekend watching the Olympics via the messed-up NBC 'primetime' broadcast. Messed-up in that they seemed to forget we are in the 21st century and that people have access to news in real-time over something called the internet. That means that scheduling the broadcast of major events hours after they actually happened and still showing the 'Live' graphic on the screen is both frustrating (it was difficult to avoid already seeing the result on the Web) and misleading. But in spite of that I, like the rest of the world - or at least the USA - found myself glued to the TV any time Michael Phelps appeared.
Putting the incredible trawl of 8 gold medals, 7 world records and one Olympic record aside, what has left an indelible mark in my mind is the 100m Butterfly final and the breathtaking 1/100th of a second margin win over Cavic. But the margin itself is only part of the story. What amazed me the most was that he managed to touch ahead of his opponent at all. After all, he was in 7th place at the turn . He was behind Cavic all the way until that final stroke. And it was the decision to take that final stroke, going against the grain of accepted swimming race strategy, that won him the race. And that is what sets him apart from every one else.
If you want to win - a swimming race, a math test, a project at work, mario kart, a game of scrabble - you have to prepare and work hard, of course. That goes without saying. But when it comes down to it that just might not be enough. To win, at anything, you have to keep going right to the end.
Because only then will you know that you did your best. And in my book that is what makes you a winner.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Back in Tokyo
Once again I find myself back in Tokyo having flown the long way round and spending a couple of days in the UK, including approximately 87 minutes in Oxford.
Upon arriving back at Pacific Towers I had to take care of the rental agreement for the second half the assignment and pick up my laundry before heading up to the 11th floor. Just as a I was leaving the reception desk the friendly reception person said 'Just a minute - I think we have a package for you' and disappeared into the back room only to return with this box from my parents. Clearly they had read the blog posts from my receiving the tea making device from Rita and decided to take action. Inside there were a couple of cuddly toys that have offered their services as my companions for the remainder of the stay in Tokyo. Thank you!
I have to admit that I am slightly in awe of the power I seem to be able to wield through this blog. I must be careful not to let it go to my head. That reminds me - I seem to have forgotten to bring one of my favorite pairs of shorts back to Tokyo with me... ;)
Upon arriving back at Pacific Towers I had to take care of the rental agreement for the second half the assignment and pick up my laundry before heading up to the 11th floor. Just as a I was leaving the reception desk the friendly reception person said 'Just a minute - I think we have a package for you' and disappeared into the back room only to return with this box from my parents. Clearly they had read the blog posts from my receiving the tea making device from Rita and decided to take action. Inside there were a couple of cuddly toys that have offered their services as my companions for the remainder of the stay in Tokyo. Thank you!
I have to admit that I am slightly in awe of the power I seem to be able to wield through this blog. I must be careful not to let it go to my head. That reminds me - I seem to have forgotten to bring one of my favorite pairs of shorts back to Tokyo with me... ;)
Friday, August 8, 2008
Happy 16th Birthday Justin
In honor of today being Justin's 16th birthday we thought we would share a photo of him on a birthday a few years ago.
Here he is on his 5th birthday. He was so cute back then. What happened?
Happy Birthday Dude! :)
Here he is on his 5th birthday. He was so cute back then. What happened?
Happy Birthday Dude! :)
Monday, August 4, 2008
Breaking News
We have just learned that Matthew has this morning passed his driving test. Congratulations Matthew!
This makes him eligible to perform all manner of helpful solo driving duties - the morning Starbucks run, the late night Fast-food-while-playing-videogames-run, the 'we're out of milk and bread grocery store run', etc.
In short, we own you.
This makes him eligible to perform all manner of helpful solo driving duties - the morning Starbucks run, the late night Fast-food-while-playing-videogames-run, the 'we're out of milk and bread grocery store run', etc.
In short, we own you.