Admin convention in Seattle...

[6459978. 108]

Am I the only one who found the "3 Brazilian" joke funny?

[Meg 368]

Today we decided to go up into the mountains and get some fine northwestern scenery.  Ryan knew about this 23 mile gravel road that went to some great scenery but it was 2 1/2 away so we decided to find someplace closer.

We went past this ski resort I was at 10-12 years ago.  It was odd seeing it without snow.  But they had some forest service people there who told us of a nearby 5 mile gravel road up to Windy Pass.  So we decided to go there.

Ryan thought the road was normal and it was, in the beginning

but it got weirder and Samantha and I thought it was a bit freaky.   The term "gravel road" didn't apply to most of it, imho, and there were sections with rather steep dropoffs and no guard rails.  and it was a one-lane road with two way traffic.

Fortunately, Ralphy's excellent driving got us there and back no problem.   Here is a pic of Dirk walking along the gravel road (if you can call it that).

There was still snow up there, as you can see here (and, yes it was as cold as Samantha looks):

and there was some nice scenery:

It is difficult to get the pictures to show the drop off on the edge of the road but here is the best one I can find to convey it:

It was great getting out in the wilderness, even if Ryan doesn't think it qualifies.  He is just so spoiled about taking the mountains for granted. and he doesn't even realize it!  but I am a flatlander from back East.  Dirk and I thought it was really cool.

and now for something completely different . . . here is a cat on a leash:

[samantha 138]

Obviously, some people may think that your average simtropolis admin is a total computer geek...

Just to prove that we are definitely into hardcore extreme sports, we proudly announce that Dirk & Rybolton have invented the redneck Segway

 

Redneck Segway - Team USA 2006

Unfortunately after all his dedicated training, Dirk does not qualify for Team USA    

 

[callagrafx 3]

Originally posted by: SkiGeek and now for something completely different . . . here is a cat on a leash:

quote>

Am I the only one who saw the double meaning here? No offence to the lady, but that had me in stitches.

[sloppet 3]

Ok, let's see...

Picture 1: It looks like a normal road... But it's still nice, good pic, nice light, well done!

Pic 2:  Great view, I see dirk is really.. er.. normal there! "gravel road" hmmm, I think you can call it like that!

Pic 3: When you're going into the mountains, be sure to get ready for them, The weather is really weird up there!

Pic 4:

and there was some nice scenery:quote>

Sloppet says : "Yes, it is nice, good shot!"

Pic5: OMG, trees in the Water! Some one save them!

Pic 6: hmmm

[hamsterTK 93]

rofl callagrafx good observation

hehe that road going into the dark trees. heck if i was with you guys id think someone had a body they needed to drop off.

[helomoto 28]

omg skigeek i love you!

[Mikeaut1 261]

Wow nice scenery indeed!!!!!!!!!!! And that cat on a leash is weird... but not as weird as the person I saw here yesterday walking a rabbit on a leash.

[SC4 meister 7]

*wonders if he's the only one who noticed ski hiding behind the blasted tree branch* Awesome scenery, and yes, that qualifies as a road, you silly eastener! The cat on a leash...that's a woman?!?! :S I though it was a dude... Well, looks like you guys had fun, but why can' we see your face ski!? Anyway, drive and fly safe everybody! God bless!

[magpieshooter 1]

That USA hat that Dirk is wearing looks strangly like underwear...

[Micah 16]

Interesting name for the second photo. Dirk road?

[tchaos713 5]

Ski, you're just like my mother... She always figures out a way for her face not to be shown in pictures...

The cat on a leash is kinda strange...

Oh, and as another silly easterner, that's not really a road... proper roads are 4 lanes and tolled with EZ-Pass...

[sloppet 3]

RUN Kitty, RUUUN!!!

[rybolton 135]

I figured it was a good time to post a few more pictures from yesterday.  One from our trip to the foothills and one from the restaurant last night...

Here's Dirk and Skigeek getting in to the car after taking pictures of the "drop off"...

Here's Ralphy and Skigeek waving at the camera in the restaurant.

I'm not a terribly good photographer...  I seem to be inept at capturing people at the right moments...

[sloppet 3]

Ralph looks like a Karate Sensei...

[ILL Tonkso 1,239]

Ralph lol, your hand really is not invisible ya know!

[Superstar 69]

Ski's face catches the attention every time...

[koffee 0]

If this were the Give a Member a Label forum game:

SkiGeek

Most likely to be in a photograph without being in the photograph

[Firebird 40]

LOLOL. This thread is the funniest!! Those pictures are BEAUTIFUL. It looks like you Admins are haveing lots of fun!

[Boggy1 45]

SkiGeek, you have shattered my view of what you looked like.

I thought you would have greying hair, a friendly face, old fashioned clothes....instead all I have is my mother with straight hair..

[Eastwinn 6]

walking a rabbit on a leash.quote>

 

Could that be Zelgadis?

Anyway, I think we have seen enough of ski's face to put it together into one stupid looking but almost complete picture...

[djrules5454 5]

Originally posted by: EastwinnAnyway, I think we have seen enough of ski's face to put it together into one stupid looking but almost complete picture...quote>

Too true...

Great pictures, you guys!

[Meg 368]

Originally posted by: Boggy1 SkiGeek, you have shattered my view of what you looked like.

I thought you would have greying hair, a friendly face, old fashioned clothes....instead all I have is my mother with straight hair..quote>

 

Well, my hair is greying, Boggy, you can see that in the pic where I was taking a pic of the Space Needle.  But as to the old fashioned part . . . I'm a baby boomer.  Many of us don't do old-fashioned.  

Check out this commercial:  go to http://www.ameriprise.com/amp/global/about-ameriprise/commercials.asp and scroll down and play the "Rocking Chair" video.  It sums it up nicely. 

Originally posted by: SC4 meister ... Well, looks like you guys had fun, but why can' we see your face ski!? quote>

 

And risk traumatizing Boggy further?      I can't have that on my conscience.  

Originally posted by: SC4 meister  Anyway, drive and fly safe everybody! God bless!quote>

 

Thank you.  I have arrived home safely.   My flights back were uneventful, unless you count screaming babies and a guy spilling bourbon all over me, which I don't.

Speaking of "redefining retirement"  (which we were if you watched that video), I did meet some cool people on the airplane.  They are newlyweds.

She has four great-grandchildren and they just got married this past week on a cruise ship.  The captain did the wedding.

They don't qualify as baby boomers but at least they have the philosophy down. 

[Palpatine001 57]

Ski you remind me of Wilson off Home Improvement when he (except for the very last show) was always behind something. Sounds like your flight was eventful but typical enough Ski. Oh well least the trip was fun ummmmmmmm those gravel roads, hehehe reminds me of a tramp I did recently and your roads there were decent to what I was on.

[Palpatine001 57]

~~ Not appropriate, please watch what you say. - Mike ~~

[RalphaelNinja 244]

Well....

I also arrived safely back to Vancouver after a week of gruelling administration. I hope y'all enjoy the pics.

Ralphael

*waves*

[beebs 129]

Sounds like you guys had a blast milling about doing sightseeing and such er... doing all that hard administrative stuff!

[choco1 4]

Thats a shame that its come to an end!

Ah, the hard life of an admin.  All those pressures, all those responsibities... like that horrible administration trip up the mountain! You guys must hate it!

Hehe, seriously, I hope you all enjoyed the convention!

Cheers, choco.

[sloppet 3]

Yeah, it looked really great, lot's of fun i belive...

RalphaelNinja: I hope y'all enjoy the pics. quote>

First time I hear a Canadian say "y'all"

[Superstar 69]

It's really great to see you guys had such a wonderful time together! Seeing how after all being friends through the web does not neccesarly need to be through the web

Glad to see you're back home guys!