My First Stitches

Hey, hey! I'm back!



Actually they were an early birthday present, having been presented on the 23rd. I thought it was pretty cool, actually. Too bad I didn't have my camera on hand at the time to record the historical event.

I had to use someone else's camera to take these shots cuz mine's being borrowed. So the pics of my place will have to wait a little bit longer.

Excuses, excuses.....

Here's some explanation for my absence:

I've had no internet at my house since I moved there. It is somewhat of an inconvenience to have to use someone else's computer, or go to the cyber cafe on base-which is where I am currently type away. So, take it as you will. I have also had no phone either. And the phone connection is necessary to get DSL internet service. The German telecommunications business has some problems, to say the least. I've been signed up for phone service for over a month, but I've had no dial tone or anything. They missed an appointment I made with them to come to my house and check it out, and they are supposed to come again this Friday. So, we'll see what happens. Maybe they'll get things rolling.

Next week I shall be unavailable to write any excuses. So here's my excuse for next week: I'm gonna be in the field again. Probably for the last time this year.

But anyway, until next time, God be with you!

And Semper Gumby! (always flexible)

"The Grand Void in Recent Months"

Ahem, ahhem. Believe it or not, it has only been two months-give or take one day-between the last time I posted and the day that Tech Support arrived. So it's not like I've been that negligent.

Grrrr. I haven't gotten internet service at my new place yet, so I'm at the Cybercafe on base. They just told me I have five minutes left, which means I have to sign off. Tchuss!

P.S. Should I post pics of my house? I've only been living there for about two weeks now.

teck support wuz heer

Hail all,

In view of the grand void that has been the Dwarrowdelf in recent months, a friend of the editor has arbitrarily decided to take in hand the temporary management of the city. Although doing so means a hostile breach of the once secure gate, the long-term result will be a more prosperous and beautiful informational thoroughfare.

Cheers!

Profile pic

I actually took that picture.

More Pictures of Switzerland

Just about all of the retreat-ers. Can you find me?

















I climbed on this huge rock next to the "death march" trail. I complied when they asked me to pose.



















Distance of the "death march". We started on the valley floor at the right, zig-zagged our way kind of straight up, with the final part being mostly flat up on the top heading left with regards to the map.


















Wiping away sweat on the "death march". I finish in 2 hrs, 15 min. With a 30 lb pack.



















Shot of a gondola from a gondola.



















Really cool shot. (Not mine of course)



















From the area of the Rodelbahn.

Photos of Trinity Reformed Church Retreat(finally)

Disclaimer: the photos displayed were not necessarily shot by me.


The Bibelschule/Gästehaus where we stayed in Beatenberg.




















The starting line of the Rodelbahn. You oughta try it.




















Yeah, you really oughta.





















Interlaken, from the paraglider.




















Looking down from the gondola that goes up to Mürren.




















A view from Mürren, Switzerland on a cloudy day.




















Look closely. A downward angled shot at Trümmelbach Falls.



















More to come!