Single White Male Epiphany...and Then Some

Setting the Scene: while out for supper at Red Robins with 12 of our 'closest' kelowna friends, we witnessed a lightening bolt revelation as it hit, he who cannot be named, 'single white male'.

It started out with a casual conversation between two bosom buddies, Carlyn and Roxy who were deciding which to meals they wanted to share.

Wayne (quite disgustedly): You know you 2 don't have to share everything!

Roxy (with sincerity): Wayne, sharing is caring.

Single White Male (with awe): wow, is that how it is? Well no wonder I'm still single!

Carlyn (wisely): yup, when someone catches your eye tonight, just walk right up to her, and say, "hi, I'm he who cannot be named, and I care. Would you like a piece of gum?"

Single White Male (quite stupidly): .....and then she'll share her gum with me?

Carlyn (with exasperation): no you're sharing with her!

SWM: oooooohhhhhh, I get it. And that works? Like she'll chew it and give it back? That seems like a good way to share!

Even tho it appeared to have gone over his head, while we were ordering, SWM asked if anyone would like to share any of his gooey mozza sticks. Carlyn pointed out there were no Single Females..

Alesha (thinking): ummm, hello, over here!

Carlyn: Oh right, Alesha is single! Alesha, would you like to share his gooey sticks?

Alesha (embarassed/flustered/awkward): I care, but I don't share!

Better luck next time SWM

Looks like the future Mr.Olson has yet to be found.

some of our favorite photos from the day:

Ready for Breakfast at...

this is pretty self-explanatory, don't need to explain this is a cup of water.

the only way these could be any more fabulous is if they were on our beautiful faces

this person is jumping really high

you been farming long?

carlyn: the person on the left is no relation

click on the picture for a closer look (not sure why you'd want a closer look)

layne, what can I say, you look evil

Love Carlyn and Alesha

-still at 'tween lakes-

Any Yakers? I mean, Takers?

This is a game from Queazy, who got it from Ayla, who got it from.....?

Here's how it works.The first five people to leave a comment on this post will get something from me.But in return, you have to do the same thing on your blog and make something for five other people.The details are as follows, and if you want to play, copy the following onto your blog and leave me a comment:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is whatcha get.
2. What I create will be just for you, with love.
3. It’ll be done this year (2009).
4. I will not give you any clue what it’s going to be.It will be something made in the real world and not something cyber.It may be weird or beautiful.Or it may be monstrous and annoying. Heck, I might bake something for you and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that’s for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something strange.
6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.
7. Send your mailing address - after I contact you.

Ok. Want to play?

Roughing it in kelowna

As we (carlyn, lisa and alesha) listen to the air condition hum in our bunk house, we are impressed with how we are coping with this back to nature experience.

Like seriously, carlyn had to get out of bed to plug in her mac! and the ikea bedspreads are to stinkin hot. In the dark, lit by the glow from the laptop, a fruit fly actually landed on the screen. ew. "lisa, can you kill the fly... ?" we figure she's got the most experience. "and lisa, if the noise from the air conditioner is bugging you, feel free to roll over and turn it off!"

"alesha, did you see the sign on the way in to the bathroom?"

"um... no, what, why, what did it say?"

"all blowdryers and straightners are to be left outside this campsite at all times!"

"what? yeah right, that's dumb, what am i suppose to do with my hair now? i'm trying to pick up the future mr.olson tomorrow.. don't they know that?"

"well, guess he's going to have to wait."

"i'll show you how to wait"

We should really get some sleep tho cuz the eggs benedict from Gatzkey's with melted brie and apple aren't going to order themselves. See you at the crack of dawn.. i mean crack of noon. or maybe crack of the lady sitting by the ice cream store in Golden. Niiiiiice.

lisa: What is up with people who let their bum crack show?

carlyn: can't they feel it?

lisa: i was just about to say that! or i wonder if that happens to me without noticing it..

alesha: oh look, she tried to cover half of it.. seriously, wear pants that fit..

carlyn: amen sista!

love from carlyn and alesha, roughing it at 'tween lakes

peace

tap tap, "alesha, did you lock the door?"

Happy Canada Day

Happy Canada Day....

This was how we spent our morning, on the patio of Phils! Candace Seeber is back in Canada for a visit from New Zealand.. lucky us

Lisa and I spent an entire Canada Day afternoon catching up on sleep. Aren't we full of life these days... and feeling a tad guilty about not seizing the day and getting in on the party at Prince's Island Park. Sometimes sleep is important tho. Just think of the energy we will have for the fireworks tonight!!!

Climbing, Falling, Hiking, Jumping

Climbing in K country with Layne, Natalie, Sarah (Natalie's friend) and I was, unfortunately for Layne, kind of eventful!

He fell....

off the rock face he was climbing..

yep....

nope, Natalie didn't catch him...

oops.

Good thing it was only 10 feet or so.

Then there was Layne's shoes.... hello toes!

So that concludes the Climbing and Falling portion of this evenings blog..

But the day wouldn't have been complete with out hiking...

So on to jumping, yep jumping.

The best jumper I know.

Downtown Banff after supper at the Old Spaghetti Factory after a crazy day of rafting (Leah's got all those pictures), John John the piper's son, (its a song i think or maybe i made it up) doing what he does best, anyway, John... take a look!

The End is Near..

A crazy man carrying a "The End is Near" sign....
















To top it off, he was discussing (code word in our Olson house for arguing) with some religious evangelist!

Taken in little Penticton... I'm not entirely sure what he was trying to accomplish tho... were people suppose to ask him how to get Jesus and salvation?

....and to think I thought this only existed in Archie Comics and movies!

funkalicious

thanks to women's health magazine, (phoebe has a subscription, go phoebe) i found this cool website, www.befunky.com Anyone looking to waste hours at a time i highly recommend it!

here's what you can do... yours will probably far exceed mine!



This would be my friend Jen and I..


this is all the time i had for one day!