Mad Props for CPK Fundraiser! (183/365)

I got this in my e-mail today and wanted to share:

I give mad props to CPK for holding a state-wide fundraiser for the families of our fallen heroes.  When I'd first read my e-mail, I thought it was a local thing since I'd seen the address of our closest CPK.  However, when I read the e-mail in its entirety, I realized that it was a CA state-wide fundraiser in support of the families of Officer Crain and Detective MacKay.

My friends and I will definitely be stopping by.  Thank you, CPK, on behalf of these families.  Best wishes.

Garage Sale + A Long Nap (069 + 070/365)

No pictures.  I was much too busy this weekend.

First off, G.I. Joe SAR held a garage sale fundraiser on the 27th.  We didn't get any sleep (well, I knocked out for a little while) the night of the 26th, as we were prepping all the items to put out and set up for the sale.  We then stayed up all through the wee hours of the early morning to set up the driveway.

As soon as I got home the afternoon of the 27th after the fundraiser was over, I decided I needed a nap after a [mostly] sleepless 24+ hours.  By the time I got home, it was about 1430.  What was supposed to be a quick nap before finishing up some homework readings ended up to be a 15 hour nap.  That's right.  I didn't wake up until 0530 the next morning.  This was 15 hours of STRAIGHT sleeping.  I did not stir one bit that night.  That may be been the best sleep I've ever gotten.  :)

Tomorrow, I shall work on making some fire starters.  :D  It'll be in the upcoming edition of G.I. Joe SAR's monthly newsletter.  If you'd like to join their newsletter and see future emergency/survival/safety tips, feel free to e-mail and request to have your e-mail added to the list at GIJ4.11@gmail.com.

Cheers!

Oktoberfest (061/365)

G.I. Joe SAR held a fundraiser the past month and a half selling tickets to Oktoberfest at Old World.  Tonight, we had a couple tables set up so that people can come and learn about our organization.  It was a nice night together, meeting those who supported us.

I miss Joe.  A lot.  Words can never describe it.  That night, I shared a beer sampler and a bratwurst with him.  :)  Joe, I hope your SAR team has done you proud!

Overall, it was a great night.  I had a lot of fun with the Joes.  The people at Old World sure do know how to host an Oktoberfest.  :P  (Actually, it was my first time at one, so I can't compare.)