Tuesday, July 25, 2006

My Sequoia Tree Project (2)

After almost three months have past, it is time for an update on my Sequoia Tree project.
At the end of May I had been able to proudly present eventually 13 Sequoia tree seedlings in my pot. Then I went on vacation...Uli was afraid of not watering enough and drowned most of them. Only one single seedling has survived. Nevertheless, this one seems to be a strong one after all. I really do hope it will make it through the currently extremely high temperatures in our area!

Read also My Sequoia Tree Project (1)
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UPDATE Aug 1st 2006: I sadly announce the last of my 13 Sequoia seedlings has died and not survived the hot weather or my care...

Saturday, July 15, 2006

A Trip To Germany

In June 2006, I went back home to Germany - to eventually see my family and friends. The timing was perfect, for the fact with our (including my husband) arrival the high "Ulrich" arrived as well, and the 2006 Soccer World Championships hosted by Germany started. This entailed the weather was gorgeous, everybody's mood and motivation was overwhelming; people were extremely friendly and hospitably...which I haven't seen after all the drawbacks of last years' economical changes and adjustments. All the positive concomitants made this journey an even more memorable event.

While Germany was infected by soccer fever, we traveled through the country to see as many loved ones as possible. The road trip started off in Frankfurt, to Wolfratshausen/Bavaria, Alsfeld/Hessen, over Heßloh and Detmold/NRW, and Hannover to finally end in Burgdorf/Niedersachsen. A huge Thank You to all of you for your generous hospitality. Leaving was very difficult and sad as always; gnawing homesickness will escort me for a while...

If you are a friend or family, feel free to visit the picture gallery [ pw required ].

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Nike Run Hit Remix

Run Hit Wonder is back as Run Hit Remix! Get ready for the amazing 5 mile race.
It promises to be a lot of fun, for one is going to experience a race with all kinds of different people, music on the side walks, and a finish line inside the LA Memorial Coliseum. Some people will even pause their race just to listen to the bands along the course. It is more a party than a serious race event.
Nike Run Hit Remix - Sept 24, 2006
Registration starts August 1st - Don't miss it!
Nike Running [ click: Events - Run Hit Remix - Los Angeles ]
Gallery [ last year's pics ]