Bertha

Iceland Volcano Erupts

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Apr 152010

A volcano in Iceland is sending tons of ash, rock, and other debris into the atmosphere. The ash cloud is spreading eastwards. Flights are being canceled in the U.K., Norway, Sweden, and other countries due to the danger of debris clogging the engines, which happened during a similar eruption in 1982:

“Good evening ladies and gentlemen. This is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are all doing our damnedest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress.”
—Capt. Eric Moody, British Airways

Ninja Cat

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Apr 132010

Yesterday I mentioned that the cat was stalking me.

My friend palsgraf_polka posted this video in response. My younger son almost choked on his lunch while watching it, he was laughing so hard.

So, How Was Your Weekend?

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Apr 122010

The cat is stalking me.

She lies perfectly still, watching me with her intent green gaze. When I look back at the computer, she creeps a little closer.

Saturday we went out to the flying club to watch Jon Trappe launch his balloons. When I get my own computer back I’ll post pictures.

Last week I went to the eye doctor (routine checkup). She observed that my eyes were a little red and itchy—the way the pine trees were carrying on, I think everyone’s eyes were red and itchy. She gave me a tiny little sample bottle of eye drops to help soothe the itchiness.

Duchess thinks that tiny little bottle is a great cat toy.

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