Belatedly, thanks to Molly and Sande for a great birthday bash. A great time was had by all!
We’re hoping that you all will be able to join us next summer in Sequim. We have some fun things planned – including an amazing race – but also lots of time to just hang out and visit.
We want to get together before J starts her residency in July. After consulting with some folks during the bash, we are currently looking at Thursday May 28- Saturday May 30th. Our hope would be that everyone could arrive sometime on Weds the 27th. Memorial Day is May 25th which might be good for folks who want to do a little sight-seeing or visit other friends/relatives before the reunion. I would strongly encourage you to take some extra time at one end of the reunion or the other as there is so much close by to do and explore.
Our second choice is June 18-20. Please let me know as soon as possible whether or not either the May dates and/or the June dates will work for you. You can either comment on this post or send me a text or email.
Once we have the dates firmed up, we’ll post information on places to stay and things to do in the area. As this is a tourist area, summers are busy so you will want to make your plans early. We are so excited to have you all here and share this special place with you.
As of now, we have not heard that anyone is coming for Thanksgiving. The invitation is still open, but we certainly understand that it’s a difficult and expensive time to travel – and that two trips to Sequim in the same year may not be within your budget.
Love to all
Friday, November 1, 2019
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Sande’s words...
All,
It is with a great sense of unease and urgency that I write to inform you, that I have strong reasons to believe that Brian is trying to kill me.
As you may or may not know, I am scheduled to take my bi-annual masochistic trip to Mt. Whitney to humiliate and denigrate myself before the mountain. Brian, upon learning about this pilgrimage offered to accompany me out of what I initially took to be a genuine sense of care and concern.
Unfortunately, I have been unable to train/run for the past several weeks, although I am now cleared to take long walks. Hearing I was released for hiking, Brian offered to “help” by inviting me to take a few hikes with him before the upcoming climb.
Well we completed our first two days of hiking yesterday and it is from this experience that I must now conclude his motives are at best, suspect. Forcing the elderly up and down loose gravel slopes might be written off as simply bad judgment, but one cannnot so easily explain away a threat of physical vilolence. Although, even this threat could be overlooked, especially as it was a result of the insulting act, by me, of offering to pay for something. When isn’t kindness and generosity usually greeted with a show of force?
However, as much as I can try to excuse the above, it is beyond suspicion that on more than one occasion I spotted a camera crew with none other than...Keith Morrison
It is with a great sense of unease and urgency that I write to inform you, that I have strong reasons to believe that Brian is trying to kill me.
As you may or may not know, I am scheduled to take my bi-annual masochistic trip to Mt. Whitney to humiliate and denigrate myself before the mountain. Brian, upon learning about this pilgrimage offered to accompany me out of what I initially took to be a genuine sense of care and concern.
Unfortunately, I have been unable to train/run for the past several weeks, although I am now cleared to take long walks. Hearing I was released for hiking, Brian offered to “help” by inviting me to take a few hikes with him before the upcoming climb.
Well we completed our first two days of hiking yesterday and it is from this experience that I must now conclude his motives are at best, suspect. Forcing the elderly up and down loose gravel slopes might be written off as simply bad judgment, but one cannnot so easily explain away a threat of physical vilolence. Although, even this threat could be overlooked, especially as it was a result of the insulting act, by me, of offering to pay for something. When isn’t kindness and generosity usually greeted with a show of force?
However, as much as I can try to excuse the above, it is beyond suspicion that on more than one occasion I spotted a camera crew with none other than...Keith Morrison
Friday, August 30, 2019
Sequim Visit
Hello family!
We took a trip up to see Sue and Doug last week. Even though we two ended up not feeling our best that week, our hosts were fantastic!
Sue and Doug's house is in the most beautiful setting! Their hard work on the landscaping is very evident. We spent the majority of our time just taking in the ever changing amazing view from their living room, their dining room, their deck...you get the gist! The meals at the Lambeth B&B were fantastic, both Sue and Doug are great at whipping up a tasty dish. We can't wait to go back and take the excursion they had planned for us (ferry to Canada for the day), and do more sight seeing. We are looking forward to the reunion there next year when you all can experience their joy. Sue and Doug, we congratulate you on making your dream come true!
We took a trip up to see Sue and Doug last week. Even though we two ended up not feeling our best that week, our hosts were fantastic!
Sue and Doug's house is in the most beautiful setting! Their hard work on the landscaping is very evident. We spent the majority of our time just taking in the ever changing amazing view from their living room, their dining room, their deck...you get the gist! The meals at the Lambeth B&B were fantastic, both Sue and Doug are great at whipping up a tasty dish. We can't wait to go back and take the excursion they had planned for us (ferry to Canada for the day), and do more sight seeing. We are looking forward to the reunion there next year when you all can experience their joy. Sue and Doug, we congratulate you on making your dream come true!
Friday, August 16, 2019
Molly upcoming schedule
Hi all!
Just a quick update - nothing impt. I just wanted to make sure I knew how to do this in case something important happens.
I have lots of work lately. See photo - May is a typical month for me. Yes, I still use a paper calendar and a pink marker to circle the dates I work...
Just a quick update - nothing impt. I just wanted to make sure I knew how to do this in case something important happens.
I have lots of work lately. See photo - May is a typical month for me. Yes, I still use a paper calendar and a pink marker to circle the dates I work...
And not very circular I’m noticing. Now it’s August and September...
Somehow, it turned into a full time job. With that said, Mark has been coming to work with me every Thursday. Although backtiming isn’t an exciting job, (it’s actually more if a task) it’s still exciting to be in the control room for show. He’s going to time next Thurs. show on his own.
Been at the beach off and on and am working on 1/8 of the 32000 piece puzzle. It’s a chore. Can’t wait for some help.
Maybe when you come for the BASH in October. Maybe we could finish panel 1???
Sande is headed to NY tomorrow for a few days...we are well (considering our age) and happy.
xoxo
M
PS if this makes it to the blog, I will only have to learn one more thing about blogging...how to post pictures in the correct orientation.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
DiNolfis do Italy
Hello Family and Greetings from Italy!
We are having so much fun and just finished our 3rd day.
Day 1 was obviously a travel day and although we did not arrive to our Airbnb until about 10 PM, we decided to grab an authentic pasta and wine dinner. (When in Rome...!). J further suggested we may want to try and eat gelato every day we're in Italy, so luckily we found one open past midnight. (picture 1 below)
Day 2 consisted of a great lunch learning fun Italian phrases from our waiter . We are really trying to educate ourselves in the language/culture and Nani has taken a commanding lead! We then walked to Trevi Fountain and strolled around the ruins near the Forum including the Colosseum and a couple of churches. (pictures 2 and 3 below) I personally was awestruck by the beautiful architecture. The weather was very hot and humid for these dry heat Arizonans, so we spent some of the late afternoon in a wonderful café and waited for it to cool off a bit. We ate our gelato on our 1.5 mile walk back to our place. After a rest and maybe another glass of wine, 😉 we walked to another restaurant and had another late pasta dinner and some great tiramisu and cheesecake for dessert.
Today, we checked out of our Airbnb and took a train to Florence. Our first stop was lunch in hotel overlooking the city. (picture 4-not pictured, J and our beautiful view 😊). We then checked into a 3 bedroom apartment near the Santa Maria Novella Square. We all took a much needed rest and afterwards walked downtown along the Arno river. We got some gelato and headed back. This brings me to present moment as we sit here reliving the day and sharing our pictures.
We are enjoying our family time together as we always do.
Hope the rest of you are well and happy.
More later,
Kathleen
We are having so much fun and just finished our 3rd day.
Day 1 was obviously a travel day and although we did not arrive to our Airbnb until about 10 PM, we decided to grab an authentic pasta and wine dinner. (When in Rome...!). J further suggested we may want to try and eat gelato every day we're in Italy, so luckily we found one open past midnight. (picture 1 below)
Day 2 consisted of a great lunch learning fun Italian phrases from our waiter . We are really trying to educate ourselves in the language/culture and Nani has taken a commanding lead! We then walked to Trevi Fountain and strolled around the ruins near the Forum including the Colosseum and a couple of churches. (pictures 2 and 3 below) I personally was awestruck by the beautiful architecture. The weather was very hot and humid for these dry heat Arizonans, so we spent some of the late afternoon in a wonderful café and waited for it to cool off a bit. We ate our gelato on our 1.5 mile walk back to our place. After a rest and maybe another glass of wine, 😉 we walked to another restaurant and had another late pasta dinner and some great tiramisu and cheesecake for dessert.
Today, we checked out of our Airbnb and took a train to Florence. Our first stop was lunch in hotel overlooking the city. (picture 4-not pictured, J and our beautiful view 😊). We then checked into a 3 bedroom apartment near the Santa Maria Novella Square. We all took a much needed rest and afterwards walked downtown along the Arno river. We got some gelato and headed back. This brings me to present moment as we sit here reliving the day and sharing our pictures.
We are enjoying our family time together as we always do.
Hope the rest of you are well and happy.
More later,
Kathleen
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Fischjcik Update
Quick Update from Colorado:
1. I'm back at work! I'm teaching 4 sections of Integrated Math 1 and 1 section of Integrated Math 2 this school year at a public HS near us. The state of Colorado is suspicious of my teaching history so I also have to take some classes to get my teaching license, but everything is in order for that (it's been a process). I started last Monday with New Teacher Training all week with all the other new teachers to my school and a couple feeder middle schools. This week all teachers are back Wednesday. Students start on August 15. The school is about 15 min from our house, but starts early! I have to be there at 7 AM.
2. Jim is still enjoying his job, and asked his boss not to travel for the month of August so that we can all get used to our new schedules. We spent a week with his parents and aunt in Breckenridge in July so he actually got some vacation days in. Pics on his smugmug site! He is officially a Coloradan now after hiking and summiting a 14er (Mt. Quandary) while we were there.
3. Cooper is on the move. He can crawl and is extremely interested in how doors work and touching Max's bones, and generally curious about anything on the floor that isn't one of his toys. He is really good at picking up Max's hair with the front of his clothes, we're working on a Swiffer Onesie prototype so he can actually help clean up (Tom let us know if you can help with design). Coop started daycare at a center in our neighborhood when I went back to work last week and seems to be doing well with that.
4. Max is a good boy- confused by all these changes but rolling with them all. He also made it to the top of Mt Quandary
1. I'm back at work! I'm teaching 4 sections of Integrated Math 1 and 1 section of Integrated Math 2 this school year at a public HS near us. The state of Colorado is suspicious of my teaching history so I also have to take some classes to get my teaching license, but everything is in order for that (it's been a process). I started last Monday with New Teacher Training all week with all the other new teachers to my school and a couple feeder middle schools. This week all teachers are back Wednesday. Students start on August 15. The school is about 15 min from our house, but starts early! I have to be there at 7 AM.
2. Jim is still enjoying his job, and asked his boss not to travel for the month of August so that we can all get used to our new schedules. We spent a week with his parents and aunt in Breckenridge in July so he actually got some vacation days in. Pics on his smugmug site! He is officially a Coloradan now after hiking and summiting a 14er (Mt. Quandary) while we were there.
3. Cooper is on the move. He can crawl and is extremely interested in how doors work and touching Max's bones, and generally curious about anything on the floor that isn't one of his toys. He is really good at picking up Max's hair with the front of his clothes, we're working on a Swiffer Onesie prototype so he can actually help clean up (Tom let us know if you can help with design). Coop started daycare at a center in our neighborhood when I went back to work last week and seems to be doing well with that.
4. Max is a good boy- confused by all these changes but rolling with them all. He also made it to the top of Mt Quandary
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Hummingbird
Hey family,
I wanted to share some very exciting news...
As I think everyone knows, Brian and I met on a show site, in Atlanta, six years ago last month. We loved working with each other so much we decided to GET MARRIED...
...well. That. And we later decided to start a business together. After working side by side for the past six years, we began to recognize a series of issues in the backstage/live event world. They're issues that are more or less factored in to the set-up process but, they cost us, the producers and the end-clients time and money, over and over again.
Being lovers of beautiful design and pointed efficiency, we began this year by sitting down together and making a list of ways we figured we could do things differently. That resulted in designing two road cases that we were sure would flip the live event video department on its head.
To get started, we needed the space to build these cases... hence the warehouse (which some of you have seen). We received our keys on February 1, just minutes after filing our articles of incorporation with the state. For those of you that haven't seen the warehouse, it's a beautiful, historic building located about a mile west of our condo. It used to be the Arizona National Guard building and our portion is the old weapons storage facility (read: double brick walls and the original vault door). The space is way bigger than we initially needed but we grew increasingly excited about the potential the extra space offered any other crazy ideas we're sure to come up with.
Once we moved in, Brian took our sketches and turned them into cut sheets. He turned those cut sheets into a jigsaw puzzle's worth of wood, aluminum and laminate and turned those pieces into our final product.
In the meantime, I worked on our branding and we both learned how to launch a business the right way. Yes, we've both been freelancers for many years but we agreed we needed to approach this adventure differently. Meeting with a local business advisor ended up being so helpful.
Today, exactly six months after we got our keys, we officially launched our business. Our website is live, as well as our Instagram and Facebook pages. Feel free to check them out!
We have five shows with these cases lined up (but not quite confirmed) between September and January, but are first going to enjoy some much-needed downtime abroad, with the rest of the Di Nolfi crew.
We leave August 5 and will gallivant through Rome, Florence, Milan, Edinburgh, Islay and Glasgow before returning home August 17.
Thank you all for your support and votes of confidence over these past several months. Having a solid foundation from which to build this was imperative and we're very grateful.
LOVE YOU ALL!
-A+B
I wanted to share some very exciting news...
As I think everyone knows, Brian and I met on a show site, in Atlanta, six years ago last month. We loved working with each other so much we decided to GET MARRIED...
...well. That. And we later decided to start a business together. After working side by side for the past six years, we began to recognize a series of issues in the backstage/live event world. They're issues that are more or less factored in to the set-up process but, they cost us, the producers and the end-clients time and money, over and over again.
Being lovers of beautiful design and pointed efficiency, we began this year by sitting down together and making a list of ways we figured we could do things differently. That resulted in designing two road cases that we were sure would flip the live event video department on its head.
To get started, we needed the space to build these cases... hence the warehouse (which some of you have seen). We received our keys on February 1, just minutes after filing our articles of incorporation with the state. For those of you that haven't seen the warehouse, it's a beautiful, historic building located about a mile west of our condo. It used to be the Arizona National Guard building and our portion is the old weapons storage facility (read: double brick walls and the original vault door). The space is way bigger than we initially needed but we grew increasingly excited about the potential the extra space offered any other crazy ideas we're sure to come up with.
Once we moved in, Brian took our sketches and turned them into cut sheets. He turned those cut sheets into a jigsaw puzzle's worth of wood, aluminum and laminate and turned those pieces into our final product.
In the meantime, I worked on our branding and we both learned how to launch a business the right way. Yes, we've both been freelancers for many years but we agreed we needed to approach this adventure differently. Meeting with a local business advisor ended up being so helpful.
Today, exactly six months after we got our keys, we officially launched our business. Our website is live, as well as our Instagram and Facebook pages. Feel free to check them out!
We have five shows with these cases lined up (but not quite confirmed) between September and January, but are first going to enjoy some much-needed downtime abroad, with the rest of the Di Nolfi crew.
We leave August 5 and will gallivant through Rome, Florence, Milan, Edinburgh, Islay and Glasgow before returning home August 17.
Thank you all for your support and votes of confidence over these past several months. Having a solid foundation from which to build this was imperative and we're very grateful.
LOVE YOU ALL!
-A+B
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