Hello Philippines, can you hear us? It us, the gtp.

What's up Josh? Got any good stories or pictures?

September Birthdays -- The Comet -- 09.10.08

http://www.flickr.com/photos/instrumentofaction/2848089859/in/set-72157607229944216/

Thank you all so much for joining A, Katie and I at the Comet to celebrate our birthdays! It was great to be surrounded by such wonderful friends.

Pool Mixes

Alright...let's lay it down.
Pool mixes. What are the rules???

The glory of the greek culture!

That's right it is Greek Fest Weekend! Saturday come enjoy the fun! Whose in?!

http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/calendar/event.asp?ProdID=3514

Bangin

Why don't we have one of these ---- Doug?

the house!

here it is:
http://www.sibcycline.com/viewlisting.asp?mls=1114327&b=CIN&p=RESI&s=SFRD&m=1&sender=SearchResults

keep your fingers crossed that everything goes well in the next few weeks!
:)

Amy

Do-re-me

Hey guys-

My choir concert is this Wednesday, April 30th at the Mater Dei chapel on campus (5701 Delhi Rd.) I think the concert starts at 7:30, but I'll confirm the time.

No pressure. Some of you asked about it so I thought I would put the info. out there.
Also, I think we'll be going to O'Charley's on Crookshank after the show for a few brewskis.

If you really, really have nothing to do that night...we'll see you there.
;)

Amy

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FUNdraiser!

The Demko's Adventures Up North

Hey all check out what we did on our Spring Break.

Bellaire Pics

Polish Feast! Na zdrowie!

We'll have pierogies (all vegetarian I might add...), kiebasa, rainbow jello (everyones favorite), salad and the famous christmas mushroom soup (i've never attempted...keep your fingers crossed)! If anyone wants to bring anything - app(s), bread, sides, beer, wine and desserts are still up for grabs!

when: this Saturday 3/8
time: 7:00
where: a + matthew's

Maybe we'll follow with game night? Another rousing round of uno?!?

Hope you all can make it!

Ak.

Flying Geese

Hi all,

A and I are in the process of reserving the vacation house. We are going to need to put a 50% deposit down at this time. A will charge it so we all need to get her money.

Please write her a check for $226 by April 1 (Mandy and Doug you will each owe $113).

The rest of the money will be due to the rental company 30 days before we arrive.

Sweet....

Cinciditarod

http://www.myfountainsquare.com/cinciditarod

OK - How did we miss this? This is screaming for a GTP team - but we missed the registration. Come on people! Keep your eyes open for such opportunities!

And the winner is...

Number 1 - Flying Geese.

Second place number 4 - Joshua'sTiki Hut.

Third place was number 2 - Opulence.

A and I will call the rental company and see what they need from us.

Sweet yo.

vaca

my picks are the same as george. Sweet yo!

Vacation Voting

We think we narrowed the vacation down to Labor day weekend - avaliablity, price and people able to attend.

Here is what we found in a couple locations (Outer Banks and Myrtle Beach (I checked out the area South of M. Beach and thought it was sweet)). After looking through the previous searches and a few new searches here are the top six avaliable houses:

1. http://www.gardencityrealty.com/rental/house.html?PID=FLYIN&Avail=20080830&Stay=7&winterrental=

- $4290

- notice the carpeted ball table - AG

- and DOUBLE hot tubs

2. http://www.dunes.com/rental/house.html?PMSID=OPULENCE&Arrival=20080830&Stay=7&User=DBV5684

- $3660

- please note the sweetness and the porch

3. http://www.dunes.com/rental/house.html?PMSID=SUNBRIAR&Arrival=20080830&Stay=7&User=DBV5684

- $3770

- notice the roof deck (its all around) and the pool

4. http://www.outerbanksvacations.com/rental/house.html?ID=108&Avail=&Stay=

- $ 4290
- Its a Tiki Hut!!

- with a sweet ass pool

5. http://www.outerbanksvacations.com/rental/house.html?ID=139&Avail=&Stay=

- $3575

- sweet S&S table

6. http://www.outerbanksvacations.com/rental/house.html?ID=164&Avail=&Stay=

- $4595

- pool table, bar, and beach

Right now we have 8 people in for a full week (A, Kelli, Erin, Josh, AG, Ralph, Fi, Duane), two possible close to full week (Doc and Amy) and two half weeks (Doug and Mandy - though Doug could go to a full week).

So please place a vote on the comments of this post in rank of preference by EOD Mon, February 25. Most votes will be the winner.

Vacation w00t!

Vacation

Did we decide to go w/ the same place we had last year?
July 4th?

Anyone?

Saturday, February 23. The day to celebrate SLOTH.

Anyone interested in enjoying the year's most critically acclaimed films in one sitting?

http://www.movietickets.com/movie_detail.asp?movie_id=63002

I am thinking about attending as I have only seen one of these films.

mrg

4 x 4 area

Here are a bunch of houses in the 4 wheel drive only area of Corolla. Most of these have more dates available for us to choose from.

Here is some information about the 4x4 area if you want to read up. We would be pretty far from grocery stores, bars, restaurants, etc. But, we would be much closer to the ocean, wild horses, etc.
http://www.twiddy.com/faq.aspx#4x4


http://www.outerbanksvacations.com/rental/house.html

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/4x4/carova-beach/casa-di-lusso.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/4x4/carova-beach/false-cape-escape.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/4x4/carova-beach/gull-cottage.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/4x4/carova-beach/paradise-lost.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/4x4/ocean-beach/sunnybuns.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/4x4/north-swan-beach/tropical-retreat-i.aspx

couple more beach houses

http://www.beachhouse.com/4499.htm

http://www.beachhouse.com/4487.htm

Labor Day Weekend

I'm not sure how everyone feels about the last week of August/first week of September, but I'm finding a lot of houses that are only available that week. Or, they we can only afford them that week. Here are some selections if we want to go that route.

Available the week beginning with Labor Day:

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/corolla/ocean-hill/triple-play.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/corolla/villagesocean-hill/top-of-the-hill.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/corolla/ocean-hill/picture-perfect.aspx

http://www.villagerealtyobx.com/OuterBanks/VacationRentals/KillDevilHills/Details/GreenwavesIII/

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/corolla/pine-island/continuity.aspx

http://www.outerbanksvacations.com/rental/house.html?ID=164

http://www.outerbanksvacations.com/rental/house.html?ID=139

http://www.outerbanksvacations.com/rental/house.html?ID=108

Vacation 2008

Hey all,

Does anyone have vacation homes that they found? I have a couple possibilities:

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/corolla/whalehead/play-station.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/corolla/whalehead/home-port.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/corolla/ocean-sands-p/seagazer.aspx

http://www.twiddy.com/homes/corolla/ocean-sands-e/dances-with-waves.aspx

kl

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Ms. Cathleen Coleman. She was promoted to Senior Interior Designer today at the FRCH Annual Breakfast.

Good job Cathleen!

rounding third...

heading for season tickets?

I remember some of us (me, A, Tina, perhaps some others) talking about it last year, and I can't remember if no one was interested, or if we got it together too late to get the plan we wanted.
anyone interested?

i haven't worked all the numbers for each of the plans, or the possible distribution methods to those involved, but i was thinking a couple or three seats ($365 a seat) of one of the grandslam packages (20 games preselected), which averages to 18.25 a seat in the sun/moon deck (best seats in the house in my opinion) which is a savings of 3.75 over the regular ticket price, 8.75 off select and 18.75 off the boston series game.

I am just looking for interest at this point, but in order to be eligible for opening day tickets (with the grandslam plan) we need to have a deposit in by jan 31. depending on how many people are interested we can look at plans from there.

PSA

Please note: effective Friday January 18th Amy Demko will be officially "out" for all GTP activities commencing on Friday evenings. Regretfully, she will need to be at University Hospital between 6:00 - 6:30 a.m. every Saturday morning for the next eight weeks. She looks forward to returning to Friday night festivities on March 14th.

Zodiac Email Forward

I got this email today (my source shall remain anonymous) and at the risk of 4 YRS. BAD LUCK I decided to post rather than forward it's contents. Somehow this felt appropriate as a post.

Any thoughts on these zodiac archetypes? I especially enjoyed reading how Sagittarius does not like tight spaces--even tight clothes! Ha! As for me, the Scorpio traits of possessive, obsessive and grudge-holding always feel painfully true. But at least I'm a GREAT kisser, right? :)


AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Optimistic and honest. Sweet
personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and
loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but
original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric
personality. 11 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

PISCES - The Dreamer (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very
creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don't
like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind.
Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful. 8 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

ARIES - The Daredevil (Mar 21 - April 19)
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun.
Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfis h. Short fuse.
(Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest
quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be
physical and athletic. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

TAURUS - The Enduring One (April 20 - May 20) Charming but aggressive.
Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted.
Strong, has endurance. Solid beings that are stable and secure in their ways.
Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable.
Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard -
passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous. 12 years of bad Luck if you
do not forward.

GEMINI - The Chatterbox (May 21 - June 20) Smart and witty. Outgoing,
very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable But needs to express themselves.
Argumentative and outspoken. Like change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes
nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent. Beautiful
physically and mentally. 5 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

CANCER - The Protector (June 21 - July 22)
Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome.
Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious.
Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but
sympathetic. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

LEO - The Boss (July 23 - Aug 22)
Very organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like
boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help Others.
Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive.
Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. Doing the right thing is
important to Leos. Attractive. 13 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

VIRGO - The Perfectionist (Aug 23 - Sept 22)
Dominant In relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word.
Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager.
Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh.
Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic. 7 years of bad luck if
you do not forward.

LIBRA - The Harmonizer (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
Nice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique
appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful,
generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily.
Procrastinators. Very gullible. 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

SCORPIO - The Intense One (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking.
Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive.
Determined. Loves being in long Relations hips. Talkative. Romantic. Can be
self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional. 4 years of bad luck if
you do not forward.

SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky One (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
Good-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome).
Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing.
Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be
around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimes
hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes.

Fancy Eve 8 Photos on Flickr

Thank you all for spending NYE with us! The party was a blast.

http://flickr.com/photos/8367313@N07/
if this link doesn't work for you, go to www.flickr.com and search "Flickr Members" for "instrumentofaction". That will take you to all my photos.

Photo credits go to Adrianne, Cathleen, Mark and Matthew! Enjoy.

Sweet NYE Party...

...now where are all of the pictures?

Happy New Year!

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and say thanks to A and Matthew for their wonderful hospitality - as usual!

Wishing all of you all the best in 2008!