Just Two Nerds

Way to Bee

One of Tony’s coworkers had an old zoom lens lying around; she didn’t want it, and we decided that buying a well-maintained lens was a better way to go than using eBay. (Nothing against eBay, but it’s not our first choice for technology.)

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So, we of course had to try the zoom lens out. Just like you test drive a car before you buy it. Here are the results: East Lake Reservoir (near the apartment) and CU. Mostly CU. And yes, that is a statue of Robert Frost.

Annual Boulder Tradition... For Those that Remember

This semester has been a deep-seated discontentment on campus.  The source?  CU has dropped down in the annual rankings of top party schools.  Was this year’s 4/20 smoke out on the Norlin quad (in front of the library) enough to restore some lost pride?  It doesn’t really matter, since the cloud of smoke was enough to instill feelings of relaxation, and the desire to join one of several drum circles that materialized on the quad.

For a completely accurate depiction of hippies in Colorado, check out this episode of South Park. (Contains language and who knows what else… it is South Park after all.)

First Evening in PA

Last Thursday we left bright and early (think 5am) for the airport.  After a short flight and a layover in Midway, we reached PA.  We also discovered that a certain Southwest crew in Midway likes to begin boarding 45 minutes before takeoff; this is unfortunate, since we did not get to sit together (Southwest has open seating).  However, the flights went well, we picked up our rental car, and met Louisa’s parents for lunch at Olive Garden.  After lunch, we occupied Zack’s apartment while he was at class, did some computer work and relaxing.  Later that evening we also did a midnight Eat ‘n Park run.

The Greene River Trail

Friday morning was a beautiful day; we were glad to miss the 4′ of snow in CO (yes, that’s feet, not inches).  However, we had lovely weather in PA.  We went for a hike on the Greene River trail, by the Greene River yacht club in Greene County.  Louisa was excited to see a coal barge going down the river.  We also saw an abandoned coal mine.  We then went to the Fredericktown Butcher Shop, where we got the world’s best fried chicken.  Yes, it really is that good – crunchy, juicy, goodness.  In the evening we met some friends and went to Dave and Buster’s in Pittsburgh.  We decided to stop at Sheetz on the way back.

Inside the Chapel

On Saturday we got ready and headed up to Duquesne for Joe and Kate’s wedding.  The ceremony was beautiful, the reception was wonderful, and the bride and groom looked so happy together.  Congratulations to both of you!  Oh, and the priest was hysterical.  Saturday evening involved more relaxing and visiting, and then we left bright and early (think 4am) for the airport and our flight back to Denver.  Check out some of the pictures from our whirlwind trip.

Egg Closeup

This year, like the last several years, we chose to color Easter eggs.  We boiled the water, cooked the eggs, and prepared the Paas dye (with vinegar, so the eggs would be very bright).  We also tried to use silk to dye the eggs (thanks to Louisa’s parents for sending us the silk and instructions); we discovered that the reds transferred the best.  Next year, we will have to try this method again.

And… happy (belated) Easter!