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Monday, December 22, 2008
Boot Day
As the winter season rapidly approaches some look forward to holiday treats, hot chocolate, presents or curling up by a warm fire. Not Dan, he looks forward to boots...black leather boots. You could almost hear Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots are made for Walking" playing as the ladies walked by an unsuspecting Dan who, at age 40, almost had a heart atta...
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W+P Christmas Skit
From left to right: Kristi, Mel, Liz, Tom and JoeThe Tradition lives on!!! Each year the new employees (newbies) of Williams + Paddon must preform a skit. This has ranged from live performances to magicians, stand up comedy, and "celebrity" roasts. This year Kristi, Mel, Tom, Joe, John, Liz, Danielle and Ashley chose a video presentation rather a live skit. This is great because now we can share the hilarity of this tradition with the world. Thanks...
Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition
For the 5 of us who participated it was a memorable day. We could handle being laughed at and ridiculed by our co-workers. What none of us planned on was the strange looks by other people in the building wondering, "what were they thinking this morning". Nothing like showing your holiday spirit with a gaudy sweater from your grandma's closet. First Place : Brian L. sporting a extra wide, extra short Santa and Snowman themed monstrosity.Second Place...
W+P Christmas Party
This years event was generously hosted by the principals of WP at Terry Green's house. It was a great informal gathering of friends to enjoy some good food, great wine and better conversation. lots of food and LOTS of wine. The annual holiday speech given by Paul, Jim, Jack, Terry, Greg, and Naaz....
A Festivus for the Rest of Us
Festivus is an annual holiday created by writer Dan O'Keefe and introduced into popular culture by his son Daniel, a scriptwriter for the TV show Seinfeld. Although the original Festivus took place in February 1966 as a celebration of O'Keefe's first date with his wife, Deborah, many people now celebrate the holiday on December 23rd, as depicted on the Seinfeld episode "The Strike".The Festivus Pole - Made of aluminum and is displayed unadorned.Airing...
Holidays = Gift Baskets
Jason caught with his hand in the cookie jar.Greg, Jessica and Brian W. stuffing their pockets. We would like to thank all of our product reps, consultants and clients who shower the office with baskets full of goodies each holiday season. Here's how the process works. Step 1 - Gift basket arrives at the front deskStep 2 - Sarah (our awesome receptionist) takes what she wants firstStep 3 - Email sent out that there's free goodies in the kitchenStep...
funny sign
This sign was in the lobby of Maggie’s dentist office building. Does this make any sense at all?-M...
Monday, December 15, 2008
Poll Question Answers
The most critical factor in planning music rooms is?answer : Volume How much volume should be used per musician when calculating room requirements?answer : 600cfIf a room is 2,500 sf with a ceiling height of 16 ft how many musicians will the space accomodate?answer : 67-Step...
Sierra Adoption Holiday Boutique
Amber, Andrea, Ann (Sierra Adoption), Kim The goods...Well, if there was any doubt that we could pull this off (and there was quite a bit of doubt…), We proved them wrong. Williams + Paddon’s Christmas Boutique to raise money for Sierra Adoption Services was a success! Based upon the donations, generosity and talent from many different people, we were able to raise $3700! Thanks to the team of Kim Settle, Amber Seevers and Andrea Jaggers – we have...
Blue Line Gallery
Article in the Sac Bee...Make a beeline to Roseville's Blue LineBy Victoria Dalkey"When I saw this beautiful space, I had to put something in it," said Tony Natsoulas at the Blue Line Gallery in Roseville."Eccentric Imagery," a show of works by nearly 30 artists from across the United States, is the result of his desire, and it fills the large gallery beautifully. In size, scope and quality, it rivals museum shows at the Crocker and illustrates the...
Monday, December 8, 2008
M&M's...all gone.
Pictured above is a 3lb. bag of M&M's...EMPTY! Left over from our We Care event, this bag lasted all of 4 hours in our office. I know it's the season for sweets but 3lbs of M&M's in half a day...really? Great team effort as this was no small task....
IIDA Christmas Party
Last Thursday night was the annual IIDA Christmas Party held at the Elliot Fouts Art Gallery. In years past it has been an ornament design competition. These ornaments were designed and decorated by local design firms and then auctioned off for charity. This year they still had the ornaments but more hand made items such as jewelry, pillows, books, and paintings. All the proceeds from this years event went towards juvenile diabetes. It was a fun...
We Care 2008
Last week W + P completed year four of our involvement in the Sacramento We Care Event. The event was once again a huge success!. There were 15 firms involved. Our team completed 100 cookies-in-a-jar gifts in a little under two hours. The kids had a great time and now many of them have hoilday gifts for their family members.Thanks so much to all of you that donated either ingredients or money to make this event a reality. Without your help this would...
