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I was so pleased to be part of this Help for Heroes charity event, amazing charity for our servicemen.
I actually started this last year right after finishing the longshot, but never finished because it got too cold in my basement to work on it.
It's still in the WIP stage, as I can't get the handle to pull back. I think I know what the problem is, but I can't fix it without first finding the pieces, which seem to have been misplaced. >_< If anyone has a broken/unwanted Raider they want to send me, feel free to shoot me an FM.
FCK mascot helps garrison kickoff Combined Federal Campaign
By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, kicked off this year's Combined Federal Campaign by shooting soccer balls at a goal tended by Betzi, the friendly devil mascot from Fußball-Club Kaiserslautern.
After taking his shots, Zetterstrom said he wanted his donation to go toward the Family Support and Youth Programs, where funds go toward youth sports in Kaiserslautern. Soldiers and government civilians are known for their giving nature, Zetterstrom said, adding that he hopes this year that they will consider donating to CFC.
“Many federal employees are altruistic and want to do something better than themselves,” Zetterstrom said. “This is just a small way they can give to the local community or charities around the world.”
Last year, federal employees in the Kaiserslautern area contributed more than $325,000 – more than any other Army garrison in Europe, said Antonnete Fernandez, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s community area project officer.
“This year we would like to go above that,” Fernandez said. “CFC gives you an opportunity to give to someone less fortunate. There are hundreds of charities, from cancer care to mosquito netting for children in Africa.”
CFC is an American tradition that celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The campaign runs until the beginning of December. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy launched the program as a way for federal employees to donate to causes of their choice. Each year, hundreds of thousands of dollars are donated to good causes.
Employees can get pledge cards from their unit's CFC program manager or donate online, Fernandez said.
The Oct. 3 lunch time campaign kickoff was held at Pulaski Park. Garrison staff fired up a grill, serving barbequed hamburgers and hotdogs. Afterward, Zetterstrom climbed into a dunking booth. For a small donation, garrison staff took turns tossing balls to dunk Zetterstrom, Command Sgt. Maj. Gene Canada and other garrison leaders. Nearby, children got their faces pained and played on an inflatable castle.
Under soccer goal netting, Betzi – who represents the local German “Bundesliga” soccer team, known locally as FCK – joined garrison leaders to cut a ceremonial cake. The military community’s ongoing commitment to charities, despite difficult economic times, shows something unique about those who serve in Kaiserslautern, Fernandez said.
“It means that we care,” Fernandez said. “We want to make a difference in our world.”
Thea and I went back to Apples & Honey today, to help celebrate Judith's birthday shabbat in the sukkah outside. It was so lovely to be back, although slightly odd not to have Eli (or Megan) with us. Thea was thrilled with the sukkah, with all of the fruit and vegetables strung up around the walls and roof. She delightedly pointed out the apples, grapes and bananas (the three fruits she can say) and if she couldn't see anyone watching, she'd try to take a sneaky bite out of the nearest.
Eli is still struggling a bit with school - we seem to be settling into a pattern of him quite enjoying the day, bouncing out, but then beginning to worry about the next day almost immediately - so that by the time he's worried all afternoon, all night, and all morning, he's worked himself up into a state of huge anxiety by the time school starts. I took a short video of him straight after school yesterday, and showed him this morning how happy he'd been, but it wasn't enough to prevent another morning of him having to be prised, sobbing, off my legs by the teacher this morning. He'll get there. And hopefully soon. I'm just sad that he hasn't found it easier.
My aunt gave me a Christmas gift-card to Sear's. ($25) And I saw that they have a new DS game I kinda want. But now McKenna entered my life (XD) and I really want her....I would have $95 saved for her with the gift-card. I'm already saving for Marie-Grace & Cecile. I'm going to go to the AGP (Dallas) in May 2012, and I could 'give' the girl-card to my mom and she could give me that $25 to AGP funds. I know she could find something on there....What do y'all think??
SOOC, no watermark this time. ;-)
I was thrilled to be the Events Photographer for Help-Portrait Sydney yesterday and the event was held at the Australian Technology Park (which in itself is an amazing place to shoot)
Just a quick hand held HDR shot of the rear of the area where the event took place :-)
Planning this years vacation is proving to be quite a challenge.
Time for you seasoned travelers to step up and offer some suggestions of your favorite places.
What I am looking for -
not too touristy
not too posh
favorable exchange rate
snorkeling a plus
adventurous
history
color
so... get busy planning my summer, k?
The Basilica is dedicated to the Fourteen Holy Helpers, a group of saints venerated together in Roman Catholicism, especially in Germany at the time of the Black Death. The late Baroque, Rococo basilica is located near the town of Bad Staffelstein near Bamberg, in Bavaria, Germany. The structure, designed by Balthasar Neumann, was constructed between 1743 and 1772.
On 24 September 1445, Hermann Leicht, the young shepherd of a nearby Franciscan monastery, saw a crying child in a field that belonged to the nearby Cistercian monastery of Langheim. As he bent down to pick up the child, it abruptly disappeared. A short time later, the child reappeared in the same spot. This time, two candles were burning next to it. In June 1446, Leicht saw the child a third time. This time, the child bore a red cross on its chest and was accompanied by thirteen other children. The child said: "We are the fourteen helpers and wish to erect a chapel here, where we can rest. If you will be our servant, we will be yours!" Shortly after, Leicht saw two burning candles descending to this spot. It is alleged that miraculous healings soon began, through the intervention of the fourteen saints.
(c) Wikipedia
Student builders send out a call for volunteers to help build the snow sculpture for the 2011 Winter Carnival at Dartmouth. In honor of the College's 100th anniversary of Winter Carnival, students are creating a tribute to the very first snow sculpture: a four-walled, 16-foot castle complete with a moat.
(Photo: Joseph Mehling '69)
Just being neighborly. We have had a pretty rough winter with a lot of snow removal required and a lot of aging neighbors. We have been doing our sidewalk and continuing down to include three elderly neighbors after every storm. Yesterday, the lady who lives furthest down came to our door and handed me this $20 bill and, in tears, she told me how much our kindness has meant to her as she is 81 and things are getting harder for her every year. She wouldn't let me refuse the money, but seeing her gratitude made my heart happy! I'm glad we are able to help. Kindness matters.
Need help I can't paint for crap and I don't know what to so with my new minifigcat stuff I mean I know to make figs but what???? I need an inspiration
Thanks, Chance
So I finished designing my tiger tank and I will probably buy the parts later this week or next. My problem is don't know if I should make the tiger in light bluish grey or dark bluish grey? Please state your opinion. Thanks! :D
Break out your red and cyan glasses for 3D Viewing.
Anyone who knows Clarence McCray knows he is as kind and awesome as they come. What few may know is that Clarence suffers from Stargardts Macular Degeneration and thus legally blind, but he does not let that slow him down as he still gets crazy on the BMX track. And he is no slouch on the track either, as he just recently won the 41-45 Novice Eastern Division Championship in Louisville KY.
After a recent visit to Wills eye Institute the McCray's were made aware that he is a candidate for stem cell research in the future and a procedure involving telescopic lenses which will enable him to drive again, something he hasn't been able to do so for the past ten years.
The fact that Clarence is not allowed to drive but gets out there on the BMX track and mixes it up just about every single weekend is amazing.
Now we can do something almost equally amazing and help Clarence and the McCray family by raising money to help pay for the procedures.
Come out on Sunday September 21st for a benefit race where 100% of our proceeds will be donated. We will offer treasure trove trophies and custom certificates. The entry fee will be raised to $15 to help ensure we raise every dollar possible.
You can also go to the GoFundMe site that has been setup for Clarence and make a donation directly if you are unable to attend.
Local Race - Single Points
www.facebook.com/richmondbmx?fref=ts
RACE DETAILS
- Single Point USABMX Race
- $15 Entry per bike
- Donated "Treasure Trove Trophies" and custom certificates for awards
- NO SAVER STAMPS
- Strider Bike Races
- Pit Bike Races
- Lots of other fun activities