Susan's Multiply Pages

Susan's Multiply Pages http://baker.multiply.com/ Tue, 1 Jul 2008 01:08:24 -0000 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:04:00 -0000 Susan's Multiply Pages http://images.baker.multiply.com/logo http://baker.multiply.com 100 100 Happy Birthday Jody!! Happy Birthday Jody!!  Hope you had a great day today, or did the whole week's vacation count as your birthday?? And since she didn't mention it here on Multiply and only on her blog (<A href="http://www.jodymace.com/news">www.jodymace.com/news</A>), she has an essay in May's O magazine, coming soon to a newstand near you!!  http://baker.multiply.com/journal/item/76/Happy_Birthday_Jody Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:04:00 -0000 Vote for the Fantini Cow Kids! This is from Amber, vote for the cutest cows in all the land <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png"> ________________________________________________ Hi Guys,   I hope this link works...the kids are excited to get some votes for the Chick-fil-a photo contest.  Here is the link to where you can vote.    However, the vote is not counted until you receive an email from them and click to confirm.   Also, you can only vote one time per email address.  If you try to vote more than once from an address then none of the votes from that email address will be counted.   We hope to crack into the top 40.  The top photo only has 100 votes right now, so I think we can catch him!  If you have any friends who can lend a vote, we'd appreciate it.   <A href="http://www.showusthecow.com/photos.php?view=browse&tag=Fantini%20Cow%20Kids">Vote for the Fantini Cow Kids</A>   Thanks for your fun support!   Amber, Joe, Mike, Mia, & Alana   http://baker.multiply.com/journal/item/74/Vote_for_the_Fantini_Cow_Kids Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:46:00 -0000 Emmanuelle's 30th Birthday Chris threw Emmanuelle a not-so-surprise 30th birthday party, hosted at Yaco, Carlos, and Tania's place. I lent my camera to the cause of documenting this momentous event (Chris and Polo took most of the pics). And since I don't know some of the people, I'm going to leave off captions so I won't appear too ignorant or rude :-) It was really great to be able to celebrate w/ Emmanuelle as she joined the ranks of us old http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/190/Emmanuelles_30th_Birthday Sat, 10 Mar 2007 23:35:25 -0000 Bike Race, Foster Dog, and Vintage Virginia Wine Fest Some pics from over the weekend. On Saturday, Mike and I met up w/ Kathie, Gwenda, Douglas, and Orlando in Clarendon to watch part of the CSC Invitational Bike Race. Gwenda's friend Scottish Steven was racing in the amateur Cat 1/2/3 race and we met up to help cheer him on. It was pretty cool, the 1km oval course goes around Wilson and Clarendon Blvd, around the metro. The amateur race was 40 laps and was 1 hr long. There were tons of people out, it was pretty cool. I'm not sure who actually won, but the guy who won the Over 35 race earlier that morning was in the lead as of the last lap, pretty amazing. Kathie stayed for the whole day and said the professional race (100 laps!!) was really fun. Mike and I then drove some dogs around for Homeward Trails. Check out Gertie, she is the cutest little beagle/basset mix. We dropped her off at her new foster home. Here is a link to <a href=http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6443533>Gertie</a> on petfinder, she's really spunky and sweet! On Sunday, a few of us went to the Vint... http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/157/Bike_Race_Foster_Dog_and_Vintage_Virginia_Wine_Fest Thu, 8 Jun 2006 02:52:22 -0000 Kathie's Move Last Saturday, we helped Kathie move from her old apartment to her brand spankin' new condo. It was a very easy move (at least for me anyway). Kathie's new place is fabbo and I hearby invite everyone to visit http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/154/Kathies_Move Mon, 29 May 2006 20:44:20 -0000 Homeward Trails Dog and Cat Transport Went to near Winchester, VA to get the dogs and cats being transported from two shelters in West Virginia. Brought them back to their foster or adoptive parents. Yup, I had 8 dogs, and 4 cats in my car!! If you think this is oh-so-cute, make sure to check out <a href=http://www.homewardtrails.org>Homeward Trails</a>, tons of dogs and cats to adopt. Also, they're having their first annual Pawcasso Art Auction next Saturday (info on their http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/152/Homeward_Trails_Dog_and_Cat_Transport Sat, 6 May 2006 22:30:21 -0000 Bad parents feeding dog ice cream, for photo op Mike wanted to give Vixen some of his ice cream, and while I first resisted, I knew it would be so cute. And it http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/147/Bad_parents_feeding_dog_ice_cream_for_photo_op Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:03:32 -0000 Homeward Trail's 1st Annual 'PAW-CASSO' Charity Art Auction <A href="http://www.homewardtrails.org/events.html">1st Annual "PAW-CASSO"  Charity Art Auction</A> (click for the web page) Homeward Trails (pet rescue) is hosting an Art Auction on Saturday, May 13th.  They'll be all sorts of art to bid on as well as a silent auction, wine & cheese, hor d'oeuvres, and live guitar. Exciting Silent Auction Items: Potomac river cruise, private airplane ride, sculputured art, theater tickets, weekend get-aways, Old Towne Pet Resort packages, Spy Museum tickets, and much, much more! It benefits Homeward Trails (where I got Vixen!) and should also be a fun night.  $30/person or $50/couple.  You can get the tickets via PayPal through the link or also let me know, I have tickets to sell as well.... Yea for Art and Rescue Dogs!     http://baker.multiply.com/journal/item/68/Homeward_Trails_1st_Annual_PAW-CASSO_Charity_Art_Auction Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:09:52 -0000 Walk The Line; The Matador; Pink Panther; Match Point Up until recently, I hadn't been to the movies in ages and ages. In the past few weeks, I've seen 4 oddly. Here are some brief (amazing for me, right?) thoughts: Walk The Line: LOVED it. Walked out thinking this was an amazing movie. I loved the performances, singing, the energy, the love story, everything. Read some reviews after the fact, some of the negative items weren't a factor for me: yet another biopic, following the same biopic formula - I haven't seen the other big biopics that have been out recently so I wasn't biopic-d out. inaccuracies in the story: when I see a movie, I'm interested in the movie itself, not as much into the backstory. Yeah, it's interesting that's it's a true story (or based on one), but I'm usually into the actual movie, not the non-fiction part of it. Even though it was long, I could have easily sat watching it another hour and would definitely see it again. 5 stars. The Matador: Again, really liked this one. If Walk the Line was ... http://baker.multiply.com/reviews/item/41 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:23:15 -0000 Vixen in the snow Just a few pics of Vixen in the backyard. I took her to the park earlier (but didn't have the camera), it was very cute. The snow was higher than she was, so she was running/hopping through it like a little jackrabbit. I think she liked it because her tail was wagging the whole time (and she wasn't whining, which she'll do when she wants to make it known she's http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/137/Vixen_in_the_snow Sun, 12 Feb 2006 18:38:10 -0000 My Favorite Kabob Places (Arlington and Beyond) #1: <A href="http://www.kabobbazaar.com/">Kabob Bazaar</A> Style: Iranian At lunch, order at the counter and eat at table.  Table service for dinner.  A very pleasant atmosphere, you can take visitors here without first explaining away the decor.  If you like Moby Dick, you'll like Kabob Bazaar better. Location: Clarendon (Arlington, VA) Tasty non-kabob items: Combo platter w/ hummus, tabbouleh, and falafel.  Swordfish. Don't miss: The dome over where you stand in line.  You can whisper in one spot, and hear it like a speaker. #2: Ravi Kabob Style: Afghan/Paki Location: Glebe and Pershing (Arlington, VA) Order at counter, eat at table.  Very divey. Tasty non-kabob items: Chick Peas Don't miss: Mike speaking the Urdu w/ the guy behind the counter.   #3: Rice & Kabob Location: Sterling, VA Style: Afghan Order at counter, eat at table. Tasty non-kabob items:  chicken rollup w/ curried chicken inside.  Don't miss: Actually good kabobs, wayyy out in... http://baker.multiply.com/journal/item/67/My_Favorite_Kabob_Places_Arlington_and_Beyond Sun, 29 Jan 2006 22:41:49 -0000 Zengo Mike and I went to <a href=http://www.modernmexican.com/zengodc.htm>Zengo</a>, a fusion of Latin and Asian flavors, on Friday for my birthday dinner. I usually enjoy the flavors of "fusion" and ethnic-inspired foods, I like the different combinations of taste, and the subtle hints in them. (I enjoy full-on ethnic restaurants also, but for for special meals, we usually end up picking a place that mixes it up a bit). Anyway, as expected, we enjoyed the food at Zengo very much. They serve small plates as well as entrees. We decided on 2 appetizers/plates and 2 entrees: Won Ton Tacos charred ahi tuna / sushi rice / pickled ginger / mango salsa, on guacamole Empanadas thai chicken /chile poblano rajas / oaxaca cheese / mango~curry salsa Both appetizers were very tasty. At no point did the different types of flavors clash at all, they just worked together to make some terrific bites. The entrees were: Crispy Whole Striped Bass chile ancho / asparagus / guajillo hot ’n sour sauce Excellent fish and sauce, I ev... http://baker.multiply.com/reviews/item/40 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 03:01:58 -0000 One Year Ago Today..... 20-Jan One Year Ago Today was.... GWB's second inauguration?  well, I guess.  But to counteract that event was the much more positive event of Vixen Being Adopted.  That's right, today is Vixen's One Year Adoption Anniversary! She's gone from a scrawny rescue dog....to a debatedly pudgy pampered pooch...back to a lean, clean, cuddling machine!      http://baker.multiply.com/journal/item/66/One_Year_Ago_Today..... Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:58:44 -0000 Mark and Laura Visit Mark, Laura, and Lily were in town this weekend, from upstate NY. Ryan and Jenn had everyone over to hang out, drink fresh red jacket apple-juice martinis and eat pizza. http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/135/Mark_and_Laura_Visit Sun, 15 Jan 2006 19:42:46 -0000 Holiday get togethers so far I was going to wait until all the holiday stuff was done to post the pics, but I want to check out the new Multiply, so here I go! First, the "Vixen playing w/ Jody, Stan, Kyla, and Charlie's Hanukkah Gift" series. Some have been omitted for brevity. Next, Gwenda and Douglas had the crew over for pizza and pictionary while her parents were in town from Scotland (they can't stay away!!). Next, a Hanukkah party at Andy's house. It was nice to meet his family and eat tons of wonderful food (including an omelet bar, GREAT idea which I'm totally going to steal if I ever have a party and a bigger house). Plus a Yankee Swap. Nice time even if Adam made up some lame-o excuse for why he didn't bring the baby. Lastly, The Annual Girls Holiday Gift Exchange and Pot Luck, this year at Nadia's. After much deliberation, debate, and hand-wringing, the protocol was changed this year to be a secret santa. Fortunately, it all worked out and a great time was had by all! Even w/ G... http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/131/Holiday_get_togethers_so_far Wed, 21 Dec 2005 04:43:10 -0000 Jody's Web Site Jody has a web site for her http://baker.multiply.com/links/item/3/Jodys_Web_Site Sat, 3 Dec 2005 13:43:16 -0000 Save This Kitty!! My friend Brooke found this cat and it desperately needs to be saved or else she will be put to sleep. Brooke's already checked w/ a bunch of Rescues in the area but they are all full and have no room the cat. If you know of anyone who might want a very sweet cat, please respond to Brooke's post!! Also, if you have any affiliation with a rescue around DC or any advice, let us know too..... If you're interested in adoption the cat, Brooke will pay the adoption fee and will pick her up until you can get her (click the link to see her entire http://baker.multiply.com/links/item/2/Save_This_Kitty Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:23:18 -0000 Basement Renovation I was going to wait until it was entirely complete, but the last 1% is taking forever :-) My basement had previously been a little less than half finished, the other part was unfinished/utilities. The finished part was old school basement: wood panelling, panelled ceiling, etc. The new basement: all finished except just the utilities. The big item: a Bathroom (I now have two in my house, woo hoo!). Then we have dry wall instead of panelling, drywall ceiling w/ recessed lighting, baseboard heating, new carpet, upgraded electric (plus went from fuse box to circuit breaker). I think that's about it. There are still a few minor things left, but the biggest (and not so minor) is the tile sink needs to be curved/smoothed out. That one is still making me nervous, but the contractor doesn't seem to think it will be a problem to fix it. The only not-great thing was that I discovered too late that the always-cool basement is not always-cool anymore after adding insula... http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/118/Basement_Renovation Fri, 2 Sep 2005 00:34:55 -0000 Pie-tanza <a href=http://www.pie-tanza.com>Pie-tanza</a> is a new pizza/Italian restaurant in the Lee Harrison shopping center in Arlington. The main event is wood-fired pizza, which is extremely tasty, and somewhat similar to the pizza you get in Italy (more so than others anyway). I've been there twice so far, the first time for some reason I was drawn to a salad (huh, salad, me?), but it was a great description: chicken & walnut salad chicken breast poached with carrots, celery and fresh herbs, served cold with raisins and walnuts over crisp romaine, with parmesan and light lemon olive oil I enjoyed it a lot, but desperately needed a slice of pizza to go with it, luckily I was given one. One was not enough though and I was anxious to return. The next visit, we split a "small" caesar salad (plenty for two people!) and two pizzas. The sausage, onion, and peppers pizza was realllly good, the sausage was actually tasty not like the generic sausage usually found on chain pizzas. Like the other restaurants in the shopping ce... http://baker.multiply.com/reviews/item/38 Fri, 19 Aug 2005 02:53:44 -0000 Gwenda's moving day and misc Vixen! We helped Gwenda move from her condo in the District to her and Douglas's new house in Falls Church. It went really well and was a lot of fun too. Their house is AWESOME (more so then even in the pics). Can't wait till all the fun times, now that G is a Virginia Girl!! (Plus lots of pictures of the cutest dog http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/113/Gwendas_moving_day_and_misc_Vixen Thu, 30 Jun 2005 02:35:32 -0000 Betsy's Bachelorette Weekend (Nags Head, NC) We just returned from a WONDERFUL girls weekend away, celebrating Betsy's upcoming marriage to Rob. We rented an absolutely gorgeous house in Nags Head, NC. Some of the details: 8 bedrooms (6 w/ master baths), huge kitchen, great room, extra living room, rec room w/ pool and foosball tables. On the beach, pool (unused this time of year!), hot tub, and more I'm sure I'm forgetting. The house was just gorgeous. Attendees were Betsy (of course), Gwenda (the organizer), me, Kathie, Brooke, Emmanuelle, Yaco, Tania, Alex, Alice, Deb, Brenda and Debbie (Betsy's sisters). Some Highlights: Too many to list! We mainly stuck around the house, with long walks on the beach, dominos, pool and foosball (blue side always won!), Alice's awesome lasagna dinner, Karaoke (from what I can remember anyway). OH, Brooke, Deb, Emmanuelle and I went to the outlets on Saturday. We found great bargains but the best was stopping into Claire's to pick up a few trinkets for the games later. At the chec... http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/78/Betsys_Bachelorette_Weekend_Nags_Head_NC Tue, 22 Feb 2005 01:53:12 -0000 Tallula Restaurant (Old Whitey's location) It still has the neon "EAT" sign flashing, but this sure ain't <a href=http://baker.multiply.com/journal/item/15>Whitey's</a>! From divey broasted fun to uber yuppie tastiness, the new Tallula is a quality spot. First off, it is a SHOCK when you walk in. I knew they had renovated, but I can't even imagine the old Whitey's in here anymore. A fountain in the middle of the restaurant, pressed tin ceiling, fashionable color scheme, it really is a striking restaurant and bar. We actually had a pretty early dinner and were seated right away, but from what I read, the wait can be very long during normal times and they only take reservations for over 7 people. They have a wine store (Planet Wine) attached and the restaurant has a HUGE wine selection (over 65 selections by the glass alone). Or according to the write up below, you can also get 1/2 glasses to try out the more expensive ones w/o commiting if you want. However, we both had cocktails. Fun drinks, we couldn't resist. For me: The Wimbledon Vodka, Champagne, Strawberry ... http://baker.multiply.com/reviews/item/36 Fri, 18 Feb 2005 03:58:51 -0000 Joe's 2nd Birthday Christine and Jon's son Joe turned 2! The usual gang gathered to eat lots of food, shower him with gifts, and be generally entertained by the cuteness of Joe.... and now Baby Ian http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/76/Joes_2nd_Birthday Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:48:28 -0000 Fallen from Proust @ Signature Theater Jill and I have subscriptions to two local theaters. This year's offerings have been mixed, some have been very good, others not so much. But nothing so far had us walking out of the theater grinning ear to ear (and nothing had me rushing home to write a review!). Tonight's performance "Fallen from Proust" did just that! It could be categorized as a sexual farce, but it wasn't over the top like some farces are. There is good character development and you care about them. There are some really great lines, a lot of having to do with Roger, a supposedly gay republican. I wish I was better at remembering lines, there were some classics. Michelle and Gary are a long-term couple, but not married or living together. Gary gets a roommate (to keep from committing to Michelle?), Roger, who is gay (at least we think so). There's a 4th character in the 2nd act (Alan), a gay prostitute. Relationships and hijinks ensue. I really enjoyed this play, I laughed out loud for much of... http://baker.multiply.com/reviews/item/35 Fri, 11 Feb 2005 03:34:22 -0000 Gwenda's Birthday I uploaded these last week and was waiting to make them available to others because Gwenda said she'd actually upload her own pics onto Multiply (and I didn't want to jump the gun), but.... well.... I might as well!! At Cafe http://baker.multiply.com/photos/album/71/Gwendas_Birthday Thu, 20 Jan 2005 03:10:26 -0000 USB 2.0 external 48X12X48 CD-RW Drive Buslink Model UII-RW48E USB 2.0 interface, support data transfer rate up to 480Mbits/sec Backward compatible with USB 1.1 Used about 4 times http://baker.multiply.com/market/item/1/USB_2.0_external_48X12X48_CD-RW_Drive Tue, 18 Jan 2005 03:54:20 -0000