Sunday, October 5, 2008
Presidential debate #2 coming up!
Has politics ever dominated the news cycle in anybody's recent memory the way it has this year? The convention speeches and the two debates thus far have set records in terms of viewership. Now, we've got the second presidential debate coming up Tuesday night, and the campaigns are starting to take the gloves off in the home stretch! Join us at Elmer's on Hosmer, across from the Shiloh Inn off I-5 at exit 129, to watch the two contenders battle it out once again. Please RSVP, PierceCoVets@gmail.com, for full details -- and invite a friend or neighbor!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Oktoberfest!
It's October and the blustery wind is beginning to blow the leaves off the trees. It's that time of year when we dress a little warmer and go outside less.
It's also that time of year for beer lovers to celebrate their favorite activity. Drinking beer! It's time for Oktoberfest!
We drove over to the Puyallup fairgrounds where they are again holding the local Oktoberfest.
During the day there is activities for all ages.
You can test our knowledge of Germany here. (The test is probably even hard for a German citizen, so be warned!)
The kids can have a mug, too!
Hammerschlagen!
They have a little hammerschlagen competition going on. The purpose is to be the first to drive a nail completely into a stump so that the head is completely flush. You pass the hammer around and each person gets one hit to drive the nail. If you miss, you pass the hammer to the next person. You keep going until one contestant drives their nail down flush.
And did I tell you that you had to use the wedge end of the hammerhead? Watch the nal in the middle. That's mine
My first hit drove it within 3/4 inch of the stump.
My second hit missed it completely, but my third "nailed" it, so to speak.
A close up!
My last turn put it away. I won the round, but I didn't win anything but a few pride points. Not bad for a guy with no depth perception, eh?
They had some live entertainment.
Well, it's time to quench the thisrst!
Oh yeah, that tastes good!
Prost!
I had the Paulaner Oktoberfest brew, It was nice and malty, but I also have some Samuel Adams Oktoberfest at home and I gotta tell ya, I like the Samuel Adams version a tad more.
All in all, it was a bit pricey (that beer and mug set me back 35 bucks plus eight bucks admission), but for us beer lovers, it's worth it! If you just want it in a plastic cup, a 16 oz cup will cost ya 5 dollars.
It's on until tomorrow. so go enjoy a good beer!
VW
It's also that time of year for beer lovers to celebrate their favorite activity. Drinking beer! It's time for Oktoberfest!
We drove over to the Puyallup fairgrounds where they are again holding the local Oktoberfest.
During the day there is activities for all ages.
You can test our knowledge of Germany here. (The test is probably even hard for a German citizen, so be warned!)
The kids can have a mug, too!
Hammerschlagen!
They have a little hammerschlagen competition going on. The purpose is to be the first to drive a nail completely into a stump so that the head is completely flush. You pass the hammer around and each person gets one hit to drive the nail. If you miss, you pass the hammer to the next person. You keep going until one contestant drives their nail down flush.
And did I tell you that you had to use the wedge end of the hammerhead? Watch the nal in the middle. That's mine
My first hit drove it within 3/4 inch of the stump.
My second hit missed it completely, but my third "nailed" it, so to speak.
A close up!
My last turn put it away. I won the round, but I didn't win anything but a few pride points. Not bad for a guy with no depth perception, eh?
They had some live entertainment.
Well, it's time to quench the thisrst!
Oh yeah, that tastes good!
Prost!
I had the Paulaner Oktoberfest brew, It was nice and malty, but I also have some Samuel Adams Oktoberfest at home and I gotta tell ya, I like the Samuel Adams version a tad more.
All in all, it was a bit pricey (that beer and mug set me back 35 bucks plus eight bucks admission), but for us beer lovers, it's worth it! If you just want it in a plastic cup, a 16 oz cup will cost ya 5 dollars.
It's on until tomorrow. so go enjoy a good beer!
VW
Exciting Tacoma!
Once again we have excitement in Tacoma! Yesterday Nordstrom opened their shiny new location at Tacoma Mall. Two floors of merchandise with glamorous hand bags, pretty shoes, colorful make up, stylish clothes, home furnishings and a new café with tasty food. This is the first new Nordstrom in Washington State in several years. Being the great Northwest is where Nordstrom was born; this is as important for Tacoma as it is for the retailer known for its excellent customer service.
In 1966 at the Tacoma Mall, Nordstrom opened their sixth store location. I am sure this was very exciting for Tacoma being the Mall was only two years old at the time and certainly expanding. It amazes me to think 42 years later we are celebrating again. If you notice on today’s page 1 of The News Tribune’s Business section, I am directly behind the woman caring a red handbag, clapping. You know me – always celebrating the great city we live in! I love Tacoma! I wouldn’t have missed this Tacoma celebration for anything. Congratulations Nordstrom and Congratulations Tacoma!
In 1966 at the Tacoma Mall, Nordstrom opened their sixth store location. I am sure this was very exciting for Tacoma being the Mall was only two years old at the time and certainly expanding. It amazes me to think 42 years later we are celebrating again. If you notice on today’s page 1 of The News Tribune’s Business section, I am directly behind the woman caring a red handbag, clapping. You know me – always celebrating the great city we live in! I love Tacoma! I wouldn’t have missed this Tacoma celebration for anything. Congratulations Nordstrom and Congratulations Tacoma!
Friday, October 3, 2008
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