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Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-31

admin on 31 May 2009

  • Spending Memorial Day at the Water Park near our house. Really enjoying the combination of all it has to offer. http://twitpic.com/5×2ja #
  • When Gen X Runs the Show – The Future of Work – TIME http://post.ly/f5F #
  • RT @craigmod Just looking at these photos makes my bones hurt: http://is.gd/HUlP #cheese #racing #brits_are_bizarre (via @iA) #
  • Good run along the Neckar River this morning, before a long day of traveling. #
  • “Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.” – Slovenian Proverb http://tqpage.com/1364 (via @quotations) #
  • @condontm Congrats to Skylar! #
  • The joys of traveling. Flight delayed. Arriving 5 hours later than scheduled. #
  • Hoping that before this long day is over, I have a cold beer at Charleston’s Best Dive Since 1955 … #
  • Unfortunately, not making it to CHS or BJT tonight. Heading to a hotel. Direct flight early in the morning. #
  • Up way too early for a Saturday morning. Ready to move on the my next destination. #
  • Since my suitcase spent the nite at the airport but I didn’t, I am happy it arrived in CHS with me :) #
  • Especially in the Spring, Charleston never fails to impress with its natural beauty! #
  • @condontm Buon Appetit and hello to @kwidman #
  • Lunch with Mom and now Rum drinks on the rooftop bar at Market Pavilion Hotel with gorgeous view of Charleston waterfront. #
  • @denisecochran How about the Market Pavilion Hotel where I am staying instead? They have a free happy hour. Anytime from 1830 to 1930 is ok. #
  • “Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.” – Mae West http://tqpage.com/686 #
  • Had an incredibly good time catching up with family and friends last night! #
  • I’m at Tampa – http://bkite.com/082BK #
  • One of my all time favorite Buffett songs. #sngtwt http://songtwit.com/?72 #

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Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-24

admin on 24 May 2009

  • Just dropped off @kwidman at the airport on her way to BarTHelona #
  • @tericee Stuck at Brussels airport for a few hours, trying to stay awake, try a couple Krieks. in reply to tericee #
  • Just bought @mstonyte and @kostascondon tickets to go to Vilnius for a couple weeks, while I travel to the States. #
  • @tericee Kriek for breakfast in Brussels, I almost wish I was there with you :) in reply to tericee #
  • @kwidman Food poisoning in Barcelona, that’s no fun. Remember next time to drink more Spanish Red Wine :) Get well soon! in reply to kwidman #
  • RT @zen_habits: What my future home will look like: http://is.gd/jfpx #
  • @hueythewookiee We missed you tonight! Maybe next time! in reply to hueythewookiee #
  • Bike treking Monday with the family and then tdy. Let’s try for beers in mid June. Small possibility of mancation 4-8 June, interested? #
  • Enjoying the beautiful day and the shade from a bought-today umbrella for the terrace, suplemented with a delicious handmade cocktail. #
  • Lunch in park after first ever family bike ride. From Esslingen to Stuttgart. Perfect weather. Love new bike. http://twitpic.com/5u8h0 #
  • Back from bike ride. Kostas in kids pool, we are enjoying a tasty beverage, on the terrace. I’m also making lemon cheesecake muffins. #
  • Making pizza dough, from scratch, for the first time. #

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Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-17

admin on 17 May 2009

  • The Hangover after the Party: Eastern Europe’s Economic Crash – SPIEGEL ONLINE – News – International http://post.ly/Vw5 #
  • @ilabra Can’t wait to discuss your data strategies over SM (that’s single malts not social media) in reply to ilabra #
  • My sister @kwidman arrived here safely and is now getting to know @kostascondon and @mstonyte and seems to be enjoying herself so far. #
  • RT @kwidman: loves Germany–the people, wine & beer, towns, churches–everything…and I loved Strasbourg too. I AM MOVING HERE FOR SURE! #
  • RT @quotations: “I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.” – Rita Mae Brown http://tqpage.com/27612 #
  • Looks like good weather for the Weinwandertage (Wine Hike) in Esslingen today! #
  • @emilykjordan We missed you at the wine hike today! http://twitpic.com/5dite in reply to emilykjordan #

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Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-10

admin on 10 May 2009

  • RT @zappos: About to watch X-Men movie. I wanted to star in it, but was politely told that “power napping” doesn’t count as a super power. #
  • RT @quotations: “Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.” – Abraham Lincoln http://tqpage.com/448 #
  • Germans have more free time than most of the world http://www.thelocal.de/19063/ #
  • Interesting mapping application called Global Situational Awareness (GSA) by DRS Technologies. http://bit.ly/133VQh #
  • @condontm Good luck with the NATO executive program application and good luck with the motivation part too. in reply to condontm #
  • Ever been stopped in your tracks stepping into the sun on a gorgeous day and felt that warm wonderful feeling on your back? I’m loving life! #
  • @denisecochran Z, How are you? Been a while! How’s Charleston? How’s Charlotte? :) in reply to denisecochran #
  • @denisecochran Can’t make Thinktec but standby for a flythru on 29/30 May on my way to Tampa. Looking forward to the new pics! in reply to denisecochran #
  • Highly HIGHLY recommended German social event. I go every year, never fail. http://bit.ly/LDRgu #
  • Going to buy a Carver Oregon Trekking bicycle in the morning (maybe with friends) #
  • @JimmySky This was a really nice bike, so, with tax, it cost 112 Twitter friends. Probably worth it, but I’ll see over time. in reply to JimmySky #
  • http://bit.ly/RRiln Creepy weird strange family photos site. Strangely hypnotic. Funny is not really the right word (via @ilabra) #
  • “If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” – Mario Andretti (via @tferriss) #
  • 10K road race thru the center of a beautiful German Medieval town on July 5th. Interested? DM or email me. http://bit.ly/mbps3 #
  • If you are very interested in the very fun Esslingen 10K run on July 5th, go ahead and register (in German) here. http://bit.ly/ehiP7 #
  • Such a beautiful and wonderful day I just had to sit on the terrace and sip a Pina Colada. Going to see Madame Butterfly tonight. #
  • @tericee Yep, Staatoper. Heading out now. in reply to tericee #
  • I really liked Stuttgart’s version of Madame Butterfly (despite the different adaptation, minimalistic set, and cultural inaccuracies) #
  • Call me sappy, but I was really moved by Madame Butterfly tonight. Maybe the common ground of American abroad with wife and son. #
  • For Mother’s Day, Kostas and I served Migle, on the terrace, from scratch buttermilk pancakes with pear, cinamon, maple syrup compote #
  • “I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn’t park anywhere near the place.” – Steven Wright http://tqpage.com/339 #
  • @denisecochran You can finally visit us because Esslingen is now complete :) http://twitpic.com/4wxgo #
  • @denisecochran BTW, the Alchemist Paracelcus lived/worked in this building in 1531. Appropriate since Starbucks turned coffee into gold. #
  • Relaxing Mother’s Day in the main park in Esslingen with @mstonyte and @kostascondon. http://twitpic.com/4wz5t #
  • Kostas is enjoying playing barefoot in the sandbox in the park. http://twitpic.com/4×0qx #
  • That @kostascondon really loves to swing http://twitpic.com/4×2he #

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Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-03

admin on 03 May 2009

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