l'Alsace

The last Sunday before work starts again in full swing. Kate and I headed West to the Alsace region of France, where we visited the towns of Wissenbourg, Seebach, Hoffen, Hunspach, and even a bit of the Maginot Line. This region is only an hour from Heidelberg, it is the true birth place of Amish patchwork and was home to those who decided to call the New World "America." Who'd a thunk it? Below are some pics of these still mediaeval looking hamlets.

A frist go at Maki

Tired of putting down the cash for plates full of raw fish, Kate and I decided to try our luck with the salmonella gods and prepare our own maki and sushi. The verdict is still out, as we are still digesting, but I think we had a respectable premier. Foogoo, here we come.

Swedjin...as if one weren't enough

Given Kate and I put in longer hours than we'd like to, we thought it would be fair to the cat that she get a roomie. The name of the Beast is Swedjin. She is evil.

EURO 2008 atmosphere

Just a few shots of Heidelberg before the Euro 2008 finals. The entire country had mobilized for the deciding game, showing up at public viewing areas en mass. Here's a small sample of the Euro 2008 feeling.

Pan's Plunge

On May 29, getting on to 10 at night, Pan was playing innocently at our feet with a new toy, when something out of the window caught her eye. The last thing Kate and I saw was her hind quarters fly out the window.

She's fine now - a sort of bionic kitty, with a steel-pinned leg and an epoxy jaw.  We compiled this video to help Kate process the trauma and to help me deal with the shock of the vet bill.

Party in the Park

As a way to say thank you and goodbye to some of Kate's students, we hosted a small barbeque and corn-hole event. It was a great way to spend a Saturday - playing games and eating lots.

Thanks to everyone who came, and we missed the ones who couldn't make it.