Spying

I have google analytics set up. Ultimately what that means is that I can spy on who is reading my blog, which is awesome. There is someone out there from Fon du Lac that reads it pretty consistently, also awesome, but I can't figure out who lives there. If you're out there, let me know who you are. I'm assuming that only people I know find me fascinating enough to read regularly, but who knows?!? It's been driving me a little crazy. One of the perks of being in my family is that I'm allowed a little crazy.

Kite Fest

My Rotary's big annual event is the Kite Fest, which is tomorrow. It's a great event that we put on for free for the community. We get sponsors and sell concessions and all the proceeds get donated to a charity or organization. This year the money is going to the Civil Air Patrol. Here is the Wiki explanation of what they are "Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF).[2] CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which includes search and rescue (by air and ground) and disaster relief operations; aerospace education for youth and the general public; and cadet programs for teenage youth. Membership in the organization consists of cadets ranging from 12 to 21 years of age, and senior members 18 years of age and up. " Anyway, like I said, it's tomorrow. It's supposed to rain all day. I know, most of you would say, why do you plan your one event outside? And the answer is, in hindsight, it's a bad idea, but we really like it, and they were doing it long before I got there. Last year was cold, but still all together a pretty good day. If it rains, we have to cancel, we don't rescheduled, we cancel. There are too many permits, and other red tape to reschedule. If it rains, it doesn't mean we didn't spend hours planning, we didn't buy tons of food for concessions, we didn't order the porta potty, mow the grass, no WE DID ALL THAT STUFF. I guess ultimately, what I'm saying is that we need it to not rain. Let's hope the 70% chance is wrong???

That being said, if you're in Point tomorrow and it's nice, come on down to the Business Park and check out the kite fest. You'll know where we are because of all the kites in the sky. It's a good time for all ages.

Duck a muck!

Trivia, continued

Have I mentioned I love trivia? I thought we did great this year. We ended up in 73rd place, up from 130 something last year which is fantastic for our “sophomore year” If we go up 60 places each year, we’ll be rock stars next year, though I don’t think it’s possible. We were much more organized, the setup was better, and we had more people. I still think we have a few things to work on, so I’m going to post them now while it’s fresh in my mind:

We need a schedule- It needs to have questions recorders, point keepers, players, AND SLEEP schedules so that people actually get some
We need to keep the questions from year to year
Look at the Belts sign
Carl Yastremski and Ward Clever are always questions
Kids are an asset to the team
Find a good commercial site
Make sure someone is awake for the early morning shifts
Find Capri Sun and Kashi boxes, ads or anything else to do with them
Find a couple different age groups to play with us
I think some were more into it than others, but it was great to have everyone there, especially those that helped take care of the kids so Eric and I could play and get some sleep. It’s more helpful than you’d think. Here is to Trivia 41! Let’s set the goal for top 50, we can do it.

TRIVIA!!!!!!

Hour 40, 14 more to go!!! I'll post more tomorrow after I sleep.

Babies

I love babies! I think I attract them like some people attract mosquitoes. They are everywhere. I see a disproportionate amount of people with babies at work. My co-workers are beginning to wonder if I recruit people at the hospital. There is a baby in my office almost everyday. Some would say that it's just my age, but I don't know. It's a good thing I like them so much. Anyway, off to prepare for the festivities. Another post will follow about said event.

Technology

Sometimes I love technology. I've been trying to find my best friend from when I was little for forever. I searched Myspace, asked around, and no one knew where she was. Then boom, today, out of the blue, a friend request. I imagine, that before technology, you just lost touch (though I'd be happy to do that with some). I'm excited to find her. she's one of those, we haven't talked for 8 years, but lets pick up right where we left off kind of people. Everyone once in a while something comes up and it makes me think of her. Silly things, waffles, yikes stripes gum, clueless. Anyway, I'm sure if you asked an old person, technology is the downfall of society, but I love it. How else could I chat with my friend in San Fran who HATES to talk on the phone? :)

PS I'm glad I'm not seeing a movie at midnight with Snoop and the hubby-Chief you're lazy.