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Sun, 19 Jul 2009 | By bundynbeaches | Views [1722] | Comments [1] | Video
The Japanese call Kokura the "Lucky City". Apparently the pilot of the B29 with the second atomic bomb "Fat Man" was told to only drop it if he had clear skies and could see the target. Despite three runs at the target the cloud held ... Read more >
Tags: drums, festivals
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [1132]
Last week I got a written memo from my vice principal that had the times for the closing ceremonies at elementary and junior high. 9:20 and 10:45 am respectvely. So today, when I was sitting at my desk at 8:43 I was confused when he rushed over to me, ... Read more >
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery
pics from the last official day of classes
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Tue, 14 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 14 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [795]
We have no idea what kind of crustacean this was, but what a surpise to find it outside our garage. From what we can tell, it was decapitated by 3rd Floor's garage door and somehow the rest of it ended up on the road in front of our garage. We both ... Read more >
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [792]
We just don't get tired of watching (and photographing) the sun setting over the Sea. We posted a few other pics in the gallery. ---Arielle
Sat, 11 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Sat, 11 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [1072] | Comments [2]
Okay, we've posted about the very, very large bats on Base and the very large bugs on our screen. Are you starting to see a pattern? I thought I was too until our walk to see the sunset this evening. On our way, we found...well, we think it was a ... Read more >
Sat, 11 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Sat, 11 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [1384]
We're loving living on a sub-tropical island; however, with the beautiful weather comes big bugs! We didn't mind the snails in the courtyard, the gecko in the elevator, the hermit crab in the foyer, but the huge cicada on the screen - that's where I ... Read more >
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 | By ladydowse | Views [1075]
Greetings my furry little friends of near and far! How dost thou? I do hope I find you in the most joyous of moods, swinging from the stars and dangling your feet in the river of life! Forgive my over articulation, I am in somewhat of a joyous mood and ... Read more >
Tags: boats, monks, summer plans, sunset
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 | By ladydowse | Views [848]
I got horrendously
lost yesterday. I’m talking like an hour in the wrong direction, no signs for
the place I’m going, damn I really need a pee lost.
The worst thing is I
was going somewhere I go all the time. I know the way. I just had ... Read more >
Tags: getting lost, maps, needing to pee, sheep
Thu, 9 Jul 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [1007]
I emailed the travel agent today to book a flight for August 17, arriving in Australia August 18. So assuming I get confirmation that the flight is available I now have a definite return date. I went to elementary this afternoon, it's the second ... Read more >
Wed, 8 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Wed, 8 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [630] | Comments [2]
Brandon and I went down to the Sea Wall to watch the sunset. What a gorgeous display of water, clouds, and color! Absolutely gorgeous! Though photos can't do justice, I wanted to share these with you. You're always welcome to come visit us and experience ... Read more >
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