Monthly Archives: September 2013

If I had known it was going to be a dance party, I would have dressed appropriately.

Posted on 29/09/2013 by Sally

My race today was supposed to start at 9:00, but we had to first spend a half hour “warming up” and dancing. Fun, but can we start the running now please? Please? That was a new experience for me, and … Continue reading →

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Helpful hints by Sally; metro edition.

Posted on 25/09/2013 by Sally

When you are packed into the metro like sardines, it would behoove you to think of others. When you decide that you absolutely must have that thing in your pocket or bag  right now, you need to consider the fact … Continue reading →

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Another strange interaction:

Posted on 24/09/2013 by Sally

Hail taxi. Get in. Pull away from curb. Elvis. Pan flute. “Crying in the Chapel”

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bastones!

Posted on 22/09/2013 by Sally

I’ve been thinking about titling all of my posts with the Spanish vocab for gear. Lumpy came, saw, conquered, and has now returned to the land of the free and the home of the brave (as we all know, that … Continue reading →

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This is an albino pony

Posted on 17/09/2013 by Sally
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Literally.

Posted on 15/09/2013 by Sally

My dog has a  shit-eating grin.    

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This week’s strange interaction in Spanish

Posted on 14/09/2013 by Sally

Strange man on Ripley’s barking as we exit the apartment building: “Barking.” Me: “Yes.”” He then pulls out a 3 feet long chain with keys randomly placed on it and opens the gate to outside. We exit.  

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BOTOTOS!

Posted on 07/09/2013 by Sally

It appears that I need some new hiking boots. See below:   The accompanying slapping sound when I catch my toes on things (frequently!) is annoying. Sally the Gear Geek is thrilled to be buying new boots, but Sally the … Continue reading →

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Yet another bulleted list:

Posted on 05/09/2013 by Sally

Greatly enjoying the new place. Walking lots and lots more due to proximity to work. Hopefully starting a Spanish/French exchange with a coworker. Cooking again. Functional stove. Yes. A little concerned about hours. Ripley, Ripley, Ripley. Lumpy will be here … Continue reading →

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