Thanks Sgt Friday

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The story you are about to read is true. Names have not been changed to protect the innocent.

1830 on Tuesday, March 25. A 10-84 is called in involving two dogs and a walker on the corner of Kenosha Dr NW and Monroe Dr NW. There were no 10-48s.

The walker, Colleen, heard running dog sounds, turned and saw two German Sheperds (GS) coming at herself and her dog, Annie. The GS wearing a blue collar proceeded to attack Annie at the throat. The second GS stood by and watched. Colleen screamed at the dogs. She kicked once, but became concerned with losing a limb. So she tried pulling Annie out of the 10-84. Annie's collar slipped off. Colleen then started hitting the GS with the leash and collar, still screaming at the animals. One GS headed back in the direction from it came. The GS fighting with Annie stopped and let Annie up.

Colleen and Annie backed away from the GS. Eye contact was kept and the leash was held at the ready incase of another attack. The GS watched Annie and Colleen till out-of-sight.

Annie is okay. Colleen called Big Brother and Animal Control. Annie had some nice treats with her dinner.

On March 25, there was no trial held in Superior Court, City of Rochester, County of Olmsted, State of Minnesota. Ergo, there are no results for this trial.

Quotes of the Week

"Daddy! You didn't wipe me well enough and now my butt is rotten!"

heard while trying to get in the carseat -- "By the Power of Grayskull!"

Places in Rochester that Smell

1. Sterling State Bank lobby. The one on Broadway. It's a weird mildewy, b.o., odd spice smell. I'm in there once or twice a week and it surprises (and sickens) me every time. They need some breath mints.
2. Section b/t Sterling State Bank and Post Office. The ones on Broadway. It has that cold, old, b.o. stank.
3. The armory. Granted, it's also a sports facility with international players. This one isn't sooo bad. Just during warmups.
4. Skyway section that does NOT go to the government building. I can't think of it right now...

I'm sure to add as I venture out more!

And the Band Played On

I had my first Rochester Community Band concert Saturday night! It was soooo super fun! (And yes. Once a band nerd, always a band nerd.) I had a personal victory with one of the pieces. I was asked to switch parts the week before the concert. I've never been one to practice, but I DID look at the piece once outside of rehearsal. I had one rehearsal day to play the piece and then to perform it. I was asked to switch parts because of the difficulty level and the other guy playing it couldn't do it on his own. Rehearsal wasn't that great. But the concert! I nailed it! It was in a repeat section, so I nailed it twice!! Small victories;)

My mom was awesome and drove an hour to see/hear me/us. (She's the super coolest!) After the concert we went for the traditional post-concert ice cream! Good times:)

Next concert in early June in case anybody's in town!
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A New Record!

What an amazing afternoon of caching!! I made a new record for myself! I found all 6 caches that I was looking for. 6 for 6!

My 1st cache was on a bike trail close to the house. Sadly, it was frozen in place so I couldn't sign the log! I hope that counts:) I may have parked illegally.
2nd cache was a park and grab. Sadly, my skills at park and grab are EXTREMELY poor. I had to walk quite a bit.
3rd cache was poorly hidden! It was a tupperware container with a red lid. It was hidden in the bushes, but the bushes had no leaves. So, as soon as you get close you see it! Somebody put a piece of sod over it and some sticks, but it was still super obvious.
4th cache was a fun trek down a hill. I was stabbed a few times by thorns and almost didn't make it back up the hill because of the ice and snow. I may have parked illegally...again.
5th and 6th caches were in a hidden park! Oooooooo. Hidden! Again with the snow and ice! A dangerous trek, put totally worth it! The trail is around an old quarry and it overlooks the entire city. It was secluded now, but I can imagine with all the tree leaves and grasses how secluded it'll be in a few months! This is currently my favorite place in the city. Aesthetics wise:) I'm looking forward to walking/running all the paths! I wasn't illegally parked this time.

So that's it. 6 for 6!!! An amazing afternoon!

This Post is for Gary!

What my week has consisted of:
Friday night some new friends, my bro, sis-in-law and I went to the FLUX at the Art Center! The AC was decked out like a lounge/club, the galleries were left open, there was a blues singer and then some DJs. Fantastic! Just what Roch needs! Lots of young, professionals live here and not everybody wants to hang out at a sleazy bar after 10p!

Sunday night I subbed at an indoor game. All girl team vs an all guy team from Morocco. We may have won! Nobody was keeping close track. I then subbed for another team after my game. Good fun! I almost played a third game, but the captain wouldn't let me play on his team b/c I'm a girl. I hope I get to play him some time. I will crush him.

Monday afternoon I played soccer at the gym over the noon hour. Not as much fun as it usually is. The guys were playing too seriously for a pickup/lunchtime game. Then I went and bought new inserts for my soccer shoes. My feet were hurting. And then...I don't remember what else.

Don't remember Tues or Wed. Thurs night was a going-away shindig for one of Shawn and Shel's friend. I almost started crying! I have a pretty good idea of how he may be feeling!

Friday (aka Pi Day) I worked in the morning, had lunch at a disappointing restaurant and then nannied the rest of the day. I took a little nap w/ Jonas (2yr old) and then made wood model airplanes when everybody woke up from naps! I had a 2hr concert band rehearsal then went to the gym. Had yogurt for dinner. Jonas ate half of it. I am now stepping in play-doh and typing a blog.

Saturday I have some errands to run and then my first band concert in ages. Church Sunday and a Gaelic Storm concert on Monday.

Happy? ;P
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A good alarm clock

I woke up this morning to Michelle playing guitar and Jonas singing along. It's nice waking up with a smile!

Have you ever felt like you are a part of something that doesn't exist?

I was sitting in a dark, empty theatre tonight, putting my scarf on, pulling on my coat and I felt like I was someplace different. It was familiar. It was comfortable. It wasn't a real place.

Tell me I've seen too many old movies. Call it movie magic. I all of a sudden felt glamourous (in jeans and a sweater). I felt like I was in a theatre in the early 1940s. All when I was wrapping my scarf...

side-note: I'm also apparently using UK English tonight! TheatRE?? GlamOUrous?? ok...