a party tale

So I am turning a new leaf. Well, a year older anyways. The big 3-0. Geezas. Time flies when you're doing all you can to survive your awkward, miserable childhood. At least my time has. Its all downhill from now on. I might as well jump off the Golden Bridge. Er, well, maybe not. So instead I think I will throw a party. Check the Details and go. Oh and bring lots of gifts. I prefer Bling and a Rolls Royce. I'm kidding people. Sheesh can't you take a friggin joke?! I only want Bling.

AUGUST 9th 2008
7:00 PM
1114 Harwich Drive,
San Marcos, CA 92069


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FREE TIBET

(04-07) 18:31 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- Three demonstrators scaled cables near the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge today and unfurled banners intended to draw attention to Chinese human rights violations in Tibet.

The protest by Students for a Free Tibet came the day before the Olympic Torch is to arrive in San Francisco for its only North American stop before this summer's games in Beijing.

The protesters, two men and a woman, scaled the cables around 10:30 a.m., and unfurled two banners around 11:20 a.m. One banner read, "One World, One Dream, Free Tibet 08," a play on the official slogan of this year's Olympic Games, "One World, One Dream." The other read simply, "Free Tibet."

The protesters also hung two Tibetan flags.

The activists used climbing gear to reach a spot 150 feet over the roadway and 370 feet above the water. They rappelled down about 1 p.m. and were arrested by California Highway Patrol officers. Iron workers will remove the banners and flags, authorities said.

California Highway Patrol spokeswoman Mary Ziegenbein said police arrested another four activists who did not scale the cables.

Bridge manager Kary Witt said cameras are trained on the span, but that authorities at first hadn't realized that protesters were about to climb the cables because they wore "ordinary" clothing and pushed a baby stroller. Their "Team Tibet" T-shirts were covered, and their banners and climbing gear were disguised by the stroller, he said.

Witt said the group came down after he went out with a bullhorn and pleaded with them. He told the activists that they were posing a danger to themselves and bridge employees.

It took the group an hour to get down, Witt said, partly because the female protester got caught in one of the banners and needed help getting untangled.

Arrested were Mac Sutherlin, 30, of Sausalito; Hannah Strange, 29, of Oakland; Duane Martinez, 27, of Sausalito; Alexandra Taub, 22, of Vancouver; Thomas Parkin, 38, of San Francisco; Tashi Sharzur, 47, of San Mateo; and Leslie Kaup, 31, of St. Paul, Minn. All were booked on suspicion of felony conspiracy and misdemeanor causing a public nuisance, the CHP said.

Sutherlin, Strange and Martinez, the three who climbed the cables, were also booked on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing, the CHP said.

Yangchen Lhamo, a Tibetan American who lives in San Francisco, said Students for a Free Tibet hopes to persuade the International Olympic Committee to keep the torch out of Tibet this summer. It is scheduled to pass through Tibet on June 19-21.

Lhamo said the group planned other protests Tuesday and Wednesday that she said would be peaceful. On Tuesday, there will be an alternative torch event, the celebration of the Tibetan Freedom Torch, beginning at 11 a.m. at United Nations Plaza in San Francisco.

A number of visitors who were prevented from crossing the bridge for several hours appeared to take the protest in stride. Cincinnati resident Jim Hayden, 62, who is visiting San Francisco for the first time, said he was well aware of the city's reputation for political activity.

"If they're going to do it, do it here," Hayden said. "These people have their point of view, and find very strange ways to express them."

and our newest addition..

Please welcome our roommate Ryan to the pad. He is a super good roommate and lots of fun and keeps me entertained when Dan isnt around and well, even when he is.. check it out.

the City of Angels..

So for Spring Break I went to LA to visit Curtis, Renee, and my newest nephew Luke. I stayed for almost a week. It was great. I got to relax, sleep in (as of I dont so that already), spend time with Renee, and really get to know my nephew. I fell completely in love with him! He has so many faces, and cute noises, and I gave him around 3 nicknames!!! One eyed jack, when he's sleepy, Wiggle Worm, when he's curious, and Button Baby, cos he's cute as a button. I wonder which one will stick.... I am sure when he is 25 he prolly won't like his Auntie Cat calling him Button Baby. So, thats the one that will stick!!! Unfortunately I didnt get to hang with Curtis cos he had to work. Well, next time I will try to stay for the weekend. Thanks for putting me up!!!

After many moons

So after having some technical difficulties I am back on the Blog Wagon. I will start with a few weeks ago. Dan and I finally go the chance to hit the slopes in North Tahoe. I has been waiting all season to go and then Dan got a rare 4 days off and Curtis suggestion we get the hell out of Dodge. (what does that even mean?) Anyway, SO we were totally pumped and Ryan helped my pick out a killer Burton jacket and I may not know what I am doing on the mountain but dammit, im gonna look good doing it. I decided that I should take an official snowboarding lesson. Danny has always taught and helped me in the past, but I wanted him to be able to enjoy himself also! So I didn't really learn anything new but I had a really good time and it only took me around an hour to get down the freakin bunny slope. I know, Pathetic! But i really dont want to hit a tree. I took Jonathan's advice and "look where you want to go" but my body wouldnt follow my head!!! So I was forced to put out some killer moves I like to call "The Pinwheel". See video. Anyway, It was intoxicating and I met a few people and then felt completely exhausted and fell asleep on a lift while waiting for Danny. I wish I could go everyday.....