March 29, 2009

Presidential Sunday's

Madam President wanted a few hours away from her busy schedule, so after a few hours of sunshine and surveying of the land on foot, we dropped in on the "passing of the pagers" ceremony between the two local medical doctors. The republics Surgeon General (pictured on the left) is retiring after many great years of service to the island. No more getting up in the middle of the night, or rushing to the scene of an incident in the snow!

March 28, 2009

News Flash

Last night just after dinner a crime of passion was committed in "Dog Patch" on the grounds of the Presidential Palace. Inside sources tell us that a "suspicious at best" dinner guest named Uncle Doug (AKA the champ) became very "excitable" after touring the throne room and seeing first hand the "pirate bounty" of the presidents' ancestors. Inside security sources tell us that based on a review of security footage, "Uncle Doug" was seen the rest of the night fidgeting with the BBQ lighter and rushing the other guests through the presidential dinner. This has prompted a man hunt for "Uncle Doug".

Further security footage released moments ago shows "Uncle Doug" had two accomplices. Both parties are well known to authorities as "gate men" from other jobs. Our sources tell us the two identified in this footage may be going by the names Rupert and Tuck and have been in and out of the fence since childhood. They are considered harmless and just two more victims of the irresistible charms of "Uncle Doug".

News Update: The "Pirate Bounty" was uncovered early this morning in a field not far from the crime scene, and as you can see in this exclusive photo the "bling" has been removed leaving only the treasure chest. The manhunt for "Uncle Doug" continues.
The chief of the presidential secret service, "Zizzy" (iChicken81), is seen in this photo chasing the bad guys. We asked Zizzy how this could have happened? Her reply: "We are all shocked that "Uncle Doug" being such a close friend of Prince Julian of Big Tree, would do such an unthinkable thing like blowing the "bling". The Pirates Bounty was going to be shared at the meeting of our president and the Prince of the Big Tree. Unfortunatly we're not at all shocked by this. Most men, once exposed to the throne room, are never the same. Which is why the president has always demanded her secret service staff be female animals. Once again we are shown the power that fun has over men." Further details at 23 hours.

March 22, 2009

Saturdays

Presidents Weekend Walk
Ecosystems

Spring is in the air.... We had a nice walk in the forest this weekend. Judith found some subject matter for shooting, and I found some time to catch my breath watching her do magic through the lens.

Birders

Man Week
The Clarkson men hosted Friday night dinner followed by a serious game of Apples to Apples. FMJ, our benefactors, were toasted several times over the evening! Sam and Jess are expert board game players so it was "game on" around the table.

Cadet Camp

The Cadet Camp Gang
Price Rudy, cadets and a mom!

Spring break has come and gone and we've seen our third annual Firefighter Cadet Camp. It is part of the "create your own fun" island lifestyle. Every year a bunch of firefighters get together with a gaggle of island kids to get out the gear and run the kids through the paces, including first aid, auto extraction, high angle rescue, personal protection, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, foam, trucks and pumps and of course some great lunches prepared by the woman's auxiliary . This is hands on, action packed and fast paced. I am not sure who has more fun the adults or the kids!

March 16, 2009

Presidental Eggs

Twin Green Presidential Eggs
Mother is doing well

March 10, 2009

Presidential Research & Development

The research team
Dana picked some goodies at low tide to test
Even oysters need friends
Research & Development
Oysters ready for the controlled study
The president is always rolling up her sleeves in the name of R&D even at lunch

After some serious review the group has concluded that fresh free oysters off the beach in front of world headquarters is the "right thing" to do for the growth of the company!