Heard This in the Backyard Tonight
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Juvenile great horned owl. Not quite as melodious as the adult, to say the least.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
FINALLY!
Several years ago (summer 2000) while working for 3 weeks in Missoula, Montana, I discovered a beer called Fat Tire. I found out it was brewed in Fort Collins, Colorado, but unfortunately, it was not available in Minnesota. In 2003, Husband (then Boyfriend) and I went to Colorado together and toured New Belgium Brewery, where Fat Tire and other beers are made, and I was even more impressed. New Belgium is an employee-owned brewery, and also practices sustainable operations. Perhaps most impressive is that it was the first wind-powered brewery in the United States, and does lots of other cool energy-saving things you can read about here.
Anyway, while there we took the brewery tour and then also sat down to take a beer tour, where we could try a bunch of different brews. Husband even found one he rather liked (and he's no beer drinker, trust me). We asked when we could find New Belgium beers in Minnesota, and were told they were not currently shipping east of the Missouri River. So I resigned myself to the fact that I could only enjoy this, my favorite beer, while visiting the western states. Until now.
Lastnight when I got home from work, Husband was headed out the door to "run some errands." He told me to get a cooler ready to bring to our volleyball game. Huh? Again, the man does not like beer, and we never bring a cooler to volleyball. I was confused.
He returned home short time later, and in the back of his truck...was...this:
HOLY COW! I did a dance right there in the street. Twelve 22-oz bottles of Fat Tire! But I was still confused. Did he have a friend ship it? How did he get it? My friends, New Belgium has brought Fat Tire back to Minnesota. They were apparently here years ago, because the bottle says "Commemorative Return to the Twin Cities. We're glad to be back." Husband saw a feature about it on the news at 6PM, and was out the door by 6:30. How nice of him!
And how nice to have Fat Tire in my own backyard!
Several years ago (summer 2000) while working for 3 weeks in Missoula, Montana, I discovered a beer called Fat Tire. I found out it was brewed in Fort Collins, Colorado, but unfortunately, it was not available in Minnesota. In 2003, Husband (then Boyfriend) and I went to Colorado together and toured New Belgium Brewery, where Fat Tire and other beers are made, and I was even more impressed. New Belgium is an employee-owned brewery, and also practices sustainable operations. Perhaps most impressive is that it was the first wind-powered brewery in the United States, and does lots of other cool energy-saving things you can read about here.
Anyway, while there we took the brewery tour and then also sat down to take a beer tour, where we could try a bunch of different brews. Husband even found one he rather liked (and he's no beer drinker, trust me). We asked when we could find New Belgium beers in Minnesota, and were told they were not currently shipping east of the Missouri River. So I resigned myself to the fact that I could only enjoy this, my favorite beer, while visiting the western states. Until now.
Lastnight when I got home from work, Husband was headed out the door to "run some errands." He told me to get a cooler ready to bring to our volleyball game. Huh? Again, the man does not like beer, and we never bring a cooler to volleyball. I was confused.
He returned home short time later, and in the back of his truck...was...this:
HOLY COW! I did a dance right there in the street. Twelve 22-oz bottles of Fat Tire! But I was still confused. Did he have a friend ship it? How did he get it? My friends, New Belgium has brought Fat Tire back to Minnesota. They were apparently here years ago, because the bottle says "Commemorative Return to the Twin Cities. We're glad to be back." Husband saw a feature about it on the news at 6PM, and was out the door by 6:30. How nice of him!
And how nice to have Fat Tire in my own backyard!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
To the Dads
Happy Father's Day to my dear Husband, from me and this freckled-faced kid who is getting taller by the minute. You're a great dad, and I am so grateful to have you and Brandon in my life.
Happy Father's Day to my dear Husband, from me and this freckled-faced kid who is getting taller by the minute. You're a great dad, and I am so grateful to have you and Brandon in my life.
Also, Happy Father's Day to my own dear Dad. I've been thinking about this for awhile, and I've got two words for you, Dad...I'm Sorry. Because now that I have a teenager in my life, and he's starting to think girls are ok and get a little sassier, I can relate. I know about where you were coming from, and I know that worrying never really stops, and that some of those grey hairs are due to me and my teenage years...and you went through it three more times after me. So I'm Sorry, and two more - Thank You!
December 1985
And last but not least, a Happy Father's Day to my brother Jason...who will be a dad for the first time sometime around November 4th! That's right, a new little Overmohle is on the way!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Look Out, Ladies
I had the pleasure of meeting my friend Amy's little boy, Jace, for the first time this weekend...and let me tell you, he's a keeper. Not only did he attract the lovely Kristy as seen here, but walking through the mall with this little stud garnered all kinds of attention!
Aside from Jace and I's first meeting, I had a great trip to Iowa and a nice time, as always, catching up with some of my best girlfriends. The conversations have changed a bit since college (babies, chiropractors, insurance...who would have thought?) but you girls are still my saving grace. I loved spending time with you this weekend. Look forward to the next trip in August!PS - This weekend I also saw the movie Knocked Up, and highly recommend it. Very funny, but also very sweet and endearing. One I would see again, and I don't say that often. Check it out!
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