Monday, July 31, 2006

Library Worker


Library Dork II
Originally uploaded by Famille-DeVries.
Well, it seems as if I am destined to be a library worker for a while longer at least. I had an interview a few days ago for a position that paid more, but they offered it to somebody else. The position was a step down from what I am doing now, but it paid more and that's what counts. I find it incredibly funny that I have a very good job, a job that almost meets my college degree, but it pays not so hot. Ah well, nothing lost and nothing gained. I work with good people and it is a good job, no worries about work until sometime in June 2007 - possible move out of state.

Until then, enjoy the picture. It was taken while we were in Alaska.

Friday, July 28, 2006

Alaskan Cruise Sunset


Sunset Hippy
Originally uploaded by Famille-DeVries.
This is why I, and I believe we, want to go back to Alaska. May - June 2005.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

A True Thrower


a true thrower
Originally uploaded by Famille-DeVries.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Chloe! Chloe represents the epitome of cats, much like a grey Garfield. She eats, sleeps, and does just about any darn thing she wants when she wants.

She is a cat of the family Brecheen. She is probably around 8 or 10 years old and weighs, I would guess, over 15lbs. She is very sweet and does like affection - when she wants it that is. She loves camouflage and socks.

Her only known enemies are the Doc Boy and the Scruffy. Be nice and respect the Chloe or else it is lick, lick, BITE!!

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Ash and to a lesser extent Clyde


FuzzyButter
Originally uploaded by Famille-DeVries.
As you can see, this is our newest team member - Ash. He weighs in around 15lbs or so, maybe more or maybe less. We will get an official weight on him sometime in August. He is incredibly fuzzy and goofy - leading to the nicknames Fuzzy, Boat-tail, and D.A. We actually found him hanging around our apartment complex, so he is a true Arkansan. In age, he is the youngest; in brains, he is the lowest; in fun, he is the greatest. He loves everybody. We have had him about a year.

What do you think Clyde thinks about Ash?

Monday, July 24, 2006

Clyde in a Bag


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Originally uploaded by Famille-DeVries.
Well, this is my cat - Clyde. He is known by many names - Butters, Buddy, Sputnick, Frog, and others that can't be mentioned here. This picture was taken when I lived in Lafayette a few years ago, probably sometime in 2003 or 2004. He has never been accused of being the most intelligent, but he is the biggest in our lineup - 17lbs.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

I just might graduate!


Hallelujah! I had a great day of data collection Friday and if this keeps up, I just might graduate this decade! I introduced a male and female gopher to each other and they vocalized up a storm for nearly 7 minutes (I'm investigating their methods of communication). Go gophers!

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Kit Again!!


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Originally uploaded by Famille-DeVries.
Is she happy or sad? Actually, she is happy to find a place to escape from the "Fuzzy" - Ash, that is.

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Kit "The Bug"


Kit
Originally uploaded by Famille-DeVries.
Many of you already know our sweetest and stinkiest cat, Kit, but for those of you who do not, I give you Kit! Now, in all fairness, she is not really stinky, it's just a nickname. As you can tell from the picture, she is most definitely Susan's baby. Kit weighs in at a minimal 11 lbs. More cats to come, pay attention.

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

House Rocks!!

Whoo Hoo!! More House M.D. starting September 5!! We like this series so much, we even watch the re-runs on Tuesday nights (and I tend to think Hugh Laurie is hot). Check out the schedule at www.fox.com/house/

Monday, July 17, 2006

Susan at Rocks in Maine

Here you see a very happy hippy. This is a picture of Susan standing next to some rocks on the beach in Maine - Saco, Maine. We were in Maine as a part of a trip to the ASM (American Society of Mammalogists) meetings in Amherst, MA - June 2006. Susan presented a poster at those meetings.

Flickr

This is a test post from flickr, a fancy photo sharing thing.