Tuesday, February 24, 2009

100!


The logo says it all. I did 100 push-ups today. The first 70 went really quick, the last 10 were hard. My abs were shaking a little. I collapsed after hitting 100 (I was going to do a few extra). I decided at some point during my day in the office I was just going to do 100 today and not wait a few more days. my next goal will be doing 100 more easily and I think I'll do the 200 sit-ups program as well. How is everyone else doing?

Saturday, February 21, 2009

The Head Wizard


Having problems growing hair??? Dry your tears and worry no more!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Gimme A Bread

I believe when young Kennedy Yang said "Gimme a bread" it stirred something inside me that I never forgot. Here's some more bread that I've done recently. Basically I just needed someone to show the pictures to. Shown are Rye Sourdough Oatmeal, Apple Bread with Walnuts and Currants (just out of the oven), and two loaves of French Bread. Each was delicious, nutritious too. I'm working on a loaf bread called Power Bread currently. It's loaded with 100% whole wheat flour, oat bran, pureed raisins and flax seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. We'll see what kind of power it provides (besides the obvious).


Monday, February 9, 2009

Transfer Announced for Jet and Nitro

Jet O'Kowski and Nitro Paige learned this morning they're bid to move to Westlake, OH was accepted. Jet will be furthering his medical education as an intern and resident at St. John West Shore Hospital in the Family Practice program. "It feels great" says O'Kowski. "Being 'skies we naturally sought out a training site near water. It will be fun to get to know Lake Erie again. We're excited for the recruitment opportunities Ohio will afford us as well." More info to follow and be shared with fellow muskies as it comes "down the pike".

Welcome Aboard!


Last week, Chet, Gauchita and I were reminiscing about the infamous public speaking professor at Virginia Tech whose favorite expression was
Welcome Aboard!
Imagine my delight when just yesterday I found this jem tucked away amongst various-and-sundry other photos on my computer. It had to be posted!

We also were remembering how we sent the aforementioned professor an e-mail from Jet's account (changing the displayed sender name to "Ralph Macchio") with his favorite expression, "Welcome Aboard," in the body. What I couldn't remember is whether or not we included this picture as well... Anyone remember the deets?

Thursday, February 5, 2009

School of Public Service Announced in Maine


With great pleasure it is announced that after years of diligent work in the Northern New England region we are able to announce the University of Southern Maine Muskie School of Public Service (USMMSPS). While most M.A.W. groups have focused on fun and fitness, the School of Public Service shows our dedication to service in the community.

There had been worries we would not be able to get this off the ground before relocating for a new assignment in June. "We really felt some pressure to not leave this unfinished before leaving" says Jet O'Kowski. "I'm grateful everyone who helped reel this thing in". O'Kowski cites watching video of Muskie Man pulling in a particularly large muskie as inspiration when times got rough. "His determination, his cool handling of that 'skie gave me that extra little bit I needed to get the job done. That man is amazing."

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Another Classic Muskie Moment: B.T. Bones



BT Boo-oones, BT Boo-oones, BT Bones! Their stakes are sooo good!