Wow, I am getting close to my 100th post!
Anyway, Congratulations! You know the newest member of the Donahoe PTA Hospitality Committee. Yes, yours truly has begun a life of public service. I just hope we have some say over what we server for refreshments--the last meeting we had stale cookies. :(
We missed Jason Chacon's wedding. In case you read this Jason, we are sorry we couldn't make it. I hope if was nice.
Oh, please recycle! Our neighbors put out about 5 garbage cans full; granted they have more people in their house, but it is not unusual for our recycling to be bigger than our garbage--even if recycling comes every other week.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
Find Your Candidate
Ok, so there is a web site that will help you find the presidential candidate that closest matches your interests.
I took the poll a couple of weeks ago as independently as possible without trying to pick the answers my candidate--Mitt Romney(I am starting to waiver)--would have. Interestingly I was told Mike Huckabee would be my choice; however, Mitt had the same percentage and Huck.
I also found it strange that Joe Biden was a closer match than than Giuliani, McCain, and Ron Paul. I took it a second time tonight and got 1)John Cox--who I have never heard of, 2)Huckabee, then 3)Romney this time with different percentages. I think they update the questions every so often.
Have a go--just remember to vote for real next year. :) I would be interested to see what you came up with--just put your answers in the comment section.
*Update* Just remember this calculator is suppose to help you decide what issues are important to you. It is not a 'magic bullet'. Oh, if Mike Gravel is you candidate I would dig a little deeper--he is probably a nice guy, just a little weird.
I took the poll a couple of weeks ago as independently as possible without trying to pick the answers my candidate--Mitt Romney(I am starting to waiver)--would have. Interestingly I was told Mike Huckabee would be my choice; however, Mitt had the same percentage and Huck.
I also found it strange that Joe Biden was a closer match than than Giuliani, McCain, and Ron Paul. I took it a second time tonight and got 1)John Cox--who I have never heard of, 2)Huckabee, then 3)Romney this time with different percentages. I think they update the questions every so often.
Have a go--just remember to vote for real next year. :) I would be interested to see what you came up with--just put your answers in the comment section.
*Update* Just remember this calculator is suppose to help you decide what issues are important to you. It is not a 'magic bullet'. Oh, if Mike Gravel is you candidate I would dig a little deeper--he is probably a nice guy, just a little weird.
Camping over Columbus Day Weekend
We went camping this weekend. The biggest highlight of the trip? Pancakes of course. :)
*Update* We went up the Natural Bridge area, about 2 1/2 hrs west, on Saturday with a quick stop at Carter's Mountain on the way. The weather ended up being a little hotter than we thought with Saturday getting up to about 91 degrees and Sunday about the same. We listened to two sessions of conference; however, as we went with another family the kids just seemed to always be active so although we felt bad about being 50%, we were glad to get in two! We managed to keep the kids off the playground on Sunday and I actually ran into an old friend during the Priesthood session and his family came for some smores Sunday evening.
Monday we went to the Natural Bridge Safari. It is kind of like the Night Zoo in Singapore only during the day. Luckily we made it there before the weather got too hot.
I made another movie. :) Oh for the record, I can't understand everything they are saying and Emily objects to the music. Enjoy.
Friday, October 05, 2007
Fishing with Dad
My dad and the girls went fishing in September--over Labor day weekend in fact. We went to the about the same spot where Doug and I go. 50 fish is a light day; however, the water must not have been just right because we barely had enough for lunch. The girls, while hesitant at first, had a blast and the weather was nice so it was well worth it. I think my dad enjoyed driving the boat. :)
Employee Profile Questions for The Link
We have a monthly news letter that has an employee spotlight and I was choosen for the Month of October. I thought I would pass along what they asked.
Name: Carlos Chacon
Position: Information Technology Specialist III
Years with VITA/state or NG: 2
Main job responsibilities: Provide Training and support for SharePoint/VitaWeb; Help keep the SQL and Oracle databases running
Etc. (Any miscellaneous info you wish to share, such as family, education, where you grew up, hobbies etc.):
My father is from Costa Rica, but I was born in the states. I graduated from Mills Godwin High School, but went to college out west. I also served a two year mission in Argentina. We currently live in Highland Springs and I am the only Redskins fan on my block. My wife and I are expecting our third daughter in December. I am extremely interested in politics and encourage everyone to vote in November!
What three things do you always have in your refrigerator? Butter, Lisano (Costa Rican sauce), Ranch salad dressing.
What is your dream vacation? Visiting the holy land during a peaceful time--preferably during Passover. Go to the temple on the mount, the grove of olives, the western wall, visit the garden tomb. We would have an Israeli and a Palestinian guide and talk about the history and culture of the two.
What was your favorite birthday present as a kid? Surprise birthday party where we went bowling
What is your favorite time of year and why? Fall--cool weather, football, and the holiday season is approaching.
What is the best piece of news you've heard lately? My éclair cake was the first one selected at the CVC cake walk, and Julie Rogers has agreed to a 'throwdown' at the cookie competition. ;)
Name: Carlos Chacon
Position: Information Technology Specialist III
Years with VITA/state or NG: 2
Main job responsibilities: Provide Training and support for SharePoint/VitaWeb; Help keep the SQL and Oracle databases running
Etc. (Any miscellaneous info you wish to share, such as family, education, where you grew up, hobbies etc.):
My father is from Costa Rica, but I was born in the states. I graduated from Mills Godwin High School, but went to college out west. I also served a two year mission in Argentina. We currently live in Highland Springs and I am the only Redskins fan on my block. My wife and I are expecting our third daughter in December. I am extremely interested in politics and encourage everyone to vote in November!
What three things do you always have in your refrigerator? Butter, Lisano (Costa Rican sauce), Ranch salad dressing.
What is your dream vacation? Visiting the holy land during a peaceful time--preferably during Passover. Go to the temple on the mount, the grove of olives, the western wall, visit the garden tomb. We would have an Israeli and a Palestinian guide and talk about the history and culture of the two.
What was your favorite birthday present as a kid? Surprise birthday party where we went bowling
What is your favorite time of year and why? Fall--cool weather, football, and the holiday season is approaching.
What is the best piece of news you've heard lately? My éclair cake was the first one selected at the CVC cake walk, and Julie Rogers has agreed to a 'throwdown' at the cookie competition. ;)
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