Me As a Superhero!

This was really fun to make. Go here to make your own!

 

A Good Laugh

I saw this in Wired, and it struck me so funny, about a trademark flap between rival 'fart gadgets' and in case you needed clarification on the phrase 'pull my finger' here it is, courtesy of Kevin Houchin, InfoMedia's lawyer:

The phrase "pull my finger," and derivations thereof, are generally known and widely understood in American society to be a joke or prank regarding flatulence. The prank begins when the prankster senses the deep stirrings of flatulence. The prankster then requests that an unsuspecting person pull [his or her] finger. The prankster extends his index finger to the victim. As the victim pulls the prankster's finger, his flatulence erupts so as to suggest a causal relationship between the pulling of the finger and the subsequent expulsion of gas. In other words, the phrase "pull my finger" is understood to be a description of the act of passing gas.

David Sedaris

Is freaking hilarious. I bought Adam tickets to his show back in June for our Anniversary, and we finally went last night. His dry wit and wickedly funny storytelling were just what the doctor ordered for me this week. I think I peed my pants a few times, and I love that he jokes that people pay to see a 'gay middle aged man read aloud.'

I am used to hearing his essays read by him on This American Life and also a few books on tape, but I'm going to for sure check out some of his books. He also spoke highly of a funny collection of essays called Braindead Megaphone...anyone read it yet? They have it at the SLC library, we're going to check it out.

If you ever have the chance to catch him on tour, go see him! His bit about 'undecided voters' was priceless. He said being an undecided voter is like being on an airplane, and having trouble deciding between the chicken, and the plate of human shit (with broken glass in it). The obvious punchline being that in the end, it all gets chewed up and spit out and ends up in the same place...except for the glass, which was clearly a reference to the McCain/Palin campaign. Funny stuff, and my narrative really does it no justice.

You can read the story here, as published in the New Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2008/10/27/081027sh_shouts_sedaris

Go see him!

Pole Fitness

Last night, I did something I had been dying to try for ages! I went to a Pole Fitness class at Studio Soiree, right in my neighborhood. Check it out: http://www.studiosoiree.com/about.html

My good friend Rachel knew I had been dying to try it, and she got us a deal on an intro class through a girl who recently started climbing at the Front.

Rachel and I not only had a fabulous time, but it was one of THE BEST workouts I have had in a long time. Think of it like vertical yoga or pilates, and extremely complimentary for climbing. The poles were TALL too (about 15 feet I'd say), these women were strong, sexy, and fearless, and there was absolutely nothing scandalous about it. The teacher, Niki, was totally ripped and she had some killer moves.

There was even a guy in the class! I would recommend this type of class for all of the climbers I know, and go with an open mind and you will get worked!

A couple of tips:

1. Do NOT apply lotion prior to class or you will slide down the pole and likely hit your head or ass on the floor
2. DO apply some sort of self tanner to your milky white thighs at least a few days before class
3. DO expect the skin between your legs and behind your knees to get raw
4. DO expect to have fun and get really sore

Invasion of the Snails

I really don't even know what to say about this. In my life I've had a wasp hive break through into my kitchen, mice, box elder invasions, but this one was new to me. When I got home from work, there were thousands of snails that came out of the ground and were all over my yard and plants after a good rainstorm. This is the bucket that we collected them in. There were even babies everywhere! EWWWWWWWW! Anyone have a good snail remedy?

Sausage Fest Part II: Bro-Edition '08

That's right folks, back by popular demand, it's time for Sausage Fest '08. This year is the "bro edition" with Scotty and Drew coming out for 5 days of fun to SLC. We plan on skiing, drinking some bootlegged beer, and general chillaxin'. It's kind of like a Canadian backcountry hut trip but we're in the city and there's no helicopters. Stay tuned for daily updates on this internet channel!

Wolf's Head Video

More Flag...

Adam on one of the classics at the Gloria boulders, Flagstaff

Winn's Graham portrait- the best!

melissa's graham portrait

Adam's graham portrait

odds and ends

Winn displaying Adam's new prize possession- a vintage ice cream maker

Winn taking herself on a walk dragging a couple of shoes she picked up along the way

Winn after she picked up shoe #1...

Cedar Breaks National Monument- southern Utah memorial day weekend

Who needs cable TV?

When you're addicted to the TV show Lost, you'll do anything for a clear picture. 

What price, glory?

I just wanted to share with everyone an example of what happens to your body parts when they hit rocks while skiing.

Let the Fest Begin!

Sausage Fest 2007 is almost here. Drew, Rob, and Ford are coming out for 5 fun filled days of adventure skiing in the greater Wasatch Range. The house is going to be filled with 4 stinky dudes. Good thing Melissa won't be here to see it.

Xmas Morning

Merry Freaking Xmas!

Hey Winn, the service is kind of slow around here, don't you think? 

This photo is NOT digitally enhanced. Tigger's tounge really IS this big. How does he ever shut his mouth?! 

Here is Scotty being Scotty. Gotta love him! 

Crossing the stream at the bottom of Lawnmower

Drew with Jazz Hands
 

A soaky that Tigger found while we were getting our butts kicked bouldering. 

A dicey river cross in Rifle, CO.