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We're now in mountain time (Colorado) and will be here for about the next month. Whew. It's been a lot of traveling for these Moores lately and we're a bit pooped. I checked in with my overflowing inbox and discovered my return flight now includes a 15 hour layover in LA. I would lament the airlines and random flight changes but it doesn't do anyone any good.
Brother Q's wedding was super duper fantastic and it's great to finally have Karen officially part of the family. The trip from Phoenix to Denver was exciting, I've decided that the length of the flight isn't what makes flying alone hard, it's airports that have rental car shuttles that drop you off three lanes of traffic away from the skycaps and/or rental carts. How exactly am I supposed to get my carseat, two bags, two carryons, and one wiggly boy across that??? After that we were challenged by bag screening that was in a different place from ticketing and of course security. I broke my middle right finger while in Phoenix so I'm further hindered by a gimpy right hand. OK, my little pity party is all over now, we're here and I'm REALLY enjoying my glass of ice cold Colorado water...mmmmmm
Well, the computer says it's 1:48pm Wednesday, my watch says it's 9:48pm Tuesday, my body is pretty sure it's the wee hours of the morning since it only got about four hours of sleep last night. There will be photos soon, and more regular blog posts forthcoming!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
A day late and a dollar short
24 hours from now we will be heading out to the airport for our marathon trip home, and this evening is when our 'new' installation of internet finally was completed. Whew. At least Travis will have internet at home while he's sitting here by himself for a month while F and I are gallivanting around CO... after some technical difficulties with our first phone/DSL line our entire order was abruptly cancelled without our consent or notification. To fix this we had to simply start over. Which meant waiting in queue again for 10 business days for an installer to show up between 8am and noon. I just hope it sticks this time.
We've had some fun times lately, a great Halloween party, splashing around at the pool every week, and lots and lots of errands. I'm not quite sure why there are so many errands, but it seems that leading up to any great trip there's just always a lot to do. Today, filling the carryons with snacks!!! and making sure we really do have enough toys to entertain a 16 month old for 30 hours (in case he decides not to sleep for any of it...)
Next week we'll all be in Phoenix for my brother Q's wedding. Yippee! We're excited to see Q and Karen again, it's been since last Thanksgiving and this year F won't spit up on them quite so much. He'll terrorize the cats more, tho ;) Travis' sister is expecting a baby any moment now, probably right when we're in the air and can't get any phone calls telling us it's happening.
Signing off for now, but it's only temporary this time folks.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Gone again
We are offline at home again :(
Back soon I hope. Thank you faithful readers, stay tuned.
Back soon I hope. Thank you faithful readers, stay tuned.
Monday, October 13, 2008
You know for sure you're down under when...
We bought bikes this weekend, taking advantage of a killer exchange rate and being quick before retailers get their next orders in with the 'new' pricing. When test riding the bikes a little quirk came to light...pressure on the right brake only will topple you over the handlebars. For those of you who aren't avid riders, that's because the brake cables are reversed from US standards here.
In the US (and as far as I know the rest of the world) when you squeeze the right lever the rear brake grabs slowly bringing you to a safe stop. Here, it's the front brake. Flip city. Good thing to know before taking off down some gnarly bike track (luckily I was gently navigating the parking lot behind the bike shop).
In the US (and as far as I know the rest of the world) when you squeeze the right lever the rear brake grabs slowly bringing you to a safe stop. Here, it's the front brake. Flip city. Good thing to know before taking off down some gnarly bike track (luckily I was gently navigating the parking lot behind the bike shop).
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Sunflow
An update from my friend Nancy...order now for holiday gift giving!
The Moon Rises Over Trans-Atlantic Duo -- Sunflow
"Under the Stars" Release for Digital Download
(DUBLIN, Ireland)"Under the Stars" a ten-song collection of lush, sweet melodies to help get to Slumberland, will be available for advance digital download to the press and bloggers globally from October 6.
The new duo, SUNFLOW, is the brainchild of two trans-atlantic songwriters Nancy Falkow(USA) and Fran King(IRELAND). Upon a chance meeting at a train station in Dublin, Ireland, Falkow and King became fast friends due to their mutual musical interests.
A few years and ten timeless tracks later, "Under the Stars" was born.Originally intended as a lullaby album, the songs seemed to take on a life of their own. Drafted in to augment this project was producer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist Duncan Maitland (The Honeybus/Colin Hare), who elegantly and effortlessly brought out the best in each composition.
Having both recently become parents, Falkow and King had searched in vain to find music on the market to equal such time honoured records as Harry Nilsson's classic "The Point" and Carole King’s “Really Rosie.” They then decided to put together an album of their own-- music for parents and children to enjoy together-- and Sunflow shone.
"After I heard Fran's song, 'Eve's Lullaby,' I was inspired to write something for my little girl," explained Falkow. "I would be honoured if kids that hear this, grow up and revisit it with their kids someday."
Sumptuous, warm vocal arrangements rest comfortably on beds of acoustic guitars, strings, and keys. The result is an enchantingly refreshing album that celebrates childhood innocence & parenthood. “Under the Stars” is a must for any new parent, and lovers of songs that brim with melodic harmony! "After listening back to the final masters of this album, I became very aware of the reality that songs and records of this style are almost a lost art," discussed King. "I had Harry Nilsson in one ear, and James Taylor at my shoulder (in my head anyway) with Carole King waxing the melodies--I hope this album inspires listeners as much as it's influences have inspired us."
Fran King, native of Dublin, is a pop/rock artist with an internationally acclaimed debut album (“Beautification”/Head Space Records/2006) already under his belt, and a follow up album "Anywhere but Here" due for release in 2009. Nancy Falkow is a native of Philadelphia (via New Jersey)currently based in Dublin, with three equally melodic albums already in her discography, her last release being the well received, Clear View(2004.)
“Sailing along on an ocean of sound on a ship that's always homeward bound, With you on my shoulders as I hold the wheel, you make every moment, a moment to steal.” - 'Daisies and Orchids' (fran king)
The album will be available to the public digitally via ItsAboutMusic.comand hard copies with lovely artwork will be available from the end of November.
View the video for "I Wish You Love" and be our friend here:http://www.myspace.com/sunflowmusic Thank you for taking the time to download and try not to fall asleep!
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More notes from Nancy:
SO if you need the actual disc (which looks fantastic) wait a little bit or pre-order(and it will make a great gift for the holidays or new baby I tells ya!)....but if you can't wait...get downloading!
Go directly here:
http://www.itsaboutmusic.net/catalog/index.php?cPath=434_929 Click DOWNLOAD
OR Pre-order the cd and look at our fancy new page here:http://www.itsaboutmusic.com/sunflow.html
The Moon Rises Over Trans-Atlantic Duo -- Sunflow
"Under the Stars" Release for Digital Download
(DUBLIN, Ireland)"Under the Stars" a ten-song collection of lush, sweet melodies to help get to Slumberland, will be available for advance digital download to the press and bloggers globally from October 6.
The new duo, SUNFLOW, is the brainchild of two trans-atlantic songwriters Nancy Falkow(USA) and Fran King(IRELAND). Upon a chance meeting at a train station in Dublin, Ireland, Falkow and King became fast friends due to their mutual musical interests.
A few years and ten timeless tracks later, "Under the Stars" was born.Originally intended as a lullaby album, the songs seemed to take on a life of their own. Drafted in to augment this project was producer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist Duncan Maitland (The Honeybus/Colin Hare), who elegantly and effortlessly brought out the best in each composition.
Having both recently become parents, Falkow and King had searched in vain to find music on the market to equal such time honoured records as Harry Nilsson's classic "The Point" and Carole King’s “Really Rosie.” They then decided to put together an album of their own-- music for parents and children to enjoy together-- and Sunflow shone.
"After I heard Fran's song, 'Eve's Lullaby,' I was inspired to write something for my little girl," explained Falkow. "I would be honoured if kids that hear this, grow up and revisit it with their kids someday."
Sumptuous, warm vocal arrangements rest comfortably on beds of acoustic guitars, strings, and keys. The result is an enchantingly refreshing album that celebrates childhood innocence & parenthood. “Under the Stars” is a must for any new parent, and lovers of songs that brim with melodic harmony! "After listening back to the final masters of this album, I became very aware of the reality that songs and records of this style are almost a lost art," discussed King. "I had Harry Nilsson in one ear, and James Taylor at my shoulder (in my head anyway) with Carole King waxing the melodies--I hope this album inspires listeners as much as it's influences have inspired us."
Fran King, native of Dublin, is a pop/rock artist with an internationally acclaimed debut album (“Beautification”/Head Space Records/2006) already under his belt, and a follow up album "Anywhere but Here" due for release in 2009. Nancy Falkow is a native of Philadelphia (via New Jersey)currently based in Dublin, with three equally melodic albums already in her discography, her last release being the well received, Clear View(2004.)
“Sailing along on an ocean of sound on a ship that's always homeward bound, With you on my shoulders as I hold the wheel, you make every moment, a moment to steal.” - 'Daisies and Orchids' (fran king)
The album will be available to the public digitally via ItsAboutMusic.comand hard copies with lovely artwork will be available from the end of November.
View the video for "I Wish You Love" and be our friend here:http://www.myspace.com/sunflowmusic Thank you for taking the time to download and try not to fall asleep!
*****************************************
More notes from Nancy:
SO if you need the actual disc (which looks fantastic) wait a little bit or pre-order(and it will make a great gift for the holidays or new baby I tells ya!)....but if you can't wait...get downloading!
Go directly here:
http://www.itsaboutmusic.net/catalog/index.php?cPath=434_929 Click DOWNLOAD
OR Pre-order the cd and look at our fancy new page here:http://www.itsaboutmusic.com/sunflow.html
