Bill and I will be presenting. If you would like to join the discussion please follow the link for more info.http://www.aiacv.org/architecture-matters-design-forum/-Brian...
Monday, November 28, 2011
Run to Feed the Hungry 2011
What better way to feel good about the mass quantities of food about to be consumed than to start the day with a run with 27,000 of your neighbors. That's right, 27,000 people showed up on a cold and RAINY thanksgiving day morning to raise money for the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, which I believe was around $850,000. Amber and Brian ran the entire 5k... a huge feat considering there was very little training involved. Due to parking...
It's Parade Time!
Everybody sing: "Nobody, no nobody............is gonna rain on my parade!"The rain threatened all day but right around parade time the skies cleared, the streets of downtown Roseville started to get crowded just in time to see our annual holiday parade. The event is co-sponsored by the Roseville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Roseville. Filled with floats, marching bands, horses and classic cars it is pure Americana and a fun time. Post-parade,...
San Juan H.S. Admin / Media
It’s not every day that we get an “a-ha” moment about what our work can mean to those who live in it. San Juan Admin / Media team members attended a lunch and tour of the newly finished buildings, the tour was led by Clark & Sullivan (contractors). Yummy BBQ first then a walk-through of the space with members of San Juan school board & district officials. Admin building is great, terrific Spartan logo on the floor in stained concrete. Great...
Greg the Roadie
Greg made the plunge. True Roadie. Still had his since of humor even after some good climbs. -Terry[side note] Greg made the entire ride, all 40+ miles of hill after hill. If he could have caught Terry at any point I'm sure he would have pummeled him for convincing him to do a "nice, easy, and not too hilly" ride. Way to go Greg!... but everyone knows real men only ride with one gear....
Hot Pink 5k
After months of planning and tireless hours spent sending sponsor letters, creating graphics and organizing booth layouts, this year marked the 4th Annual Hot Pink 5K. I had the honor of being a Co-Chair of the event this year. The last three years, the event has started/finished in Historic Old Town Roseville. Last year, we out-grew our space…a nice problem to have. So this year, we made the move to the Fountains and the event got even bigger!!...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
What Are The Odds?
Some might say that Brett and I dozed off during a recent lunch time presentation. This is NOT true. On average the human eye blinks 708 times per hour, or 12 times per minute. I'm not sure what the odds are of someone taking a picture at the exact moment that Brett and I blinked but they have to be a million to one. Whomever took this picture should go play the lottery because lady luck is on your side. Brian...
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
New Product
Jack and Terry have come up with a new product based their love of biking and their need for groceries. Called the Grocery Go Getter Bike Cart, this contraption blends the best of both worlds. There are still a few bugs to work out like brakes and how to steer but those are minor.Coming soon to a thrift store near y...
Fitness Fanatic
Terry testing his limits during a fitness test. All decked out in race gear on his race bike. We're starting to think that biking is inching closer to architecture as a few of Terry's favorite things. Heck, lets be honest... they are neck and neck at this poi...
Mission Accomplished!!!
· California Triple Crown Winner Baby!!· Three Double Centuries (200 mile ride) in one calendar year· 31,000+ feet of slow climbing (Everest +)· 31,000+ feet of fast descending (gotta love gravity)· 51+ hours in the saddle· Countless packets of GU Well done Jack!...
Eyes forward, heads down... it's test time.
Studies have shown that this method of intense focus has resulted in higher test scores and quite classrooms. Side affects include lack of collaboration, creativity, social awareness and ear infectio...
Drawing Safari
Last weekend I participated in what is known as the Drawing Safari. Local Architect Saxon Sigerson organizes this loosely formatted sketching experience a few times a year. The gist is this... meet somewhere in midtown where Saxon supplies paper and pencils (without erasers) and assigns a place to go study and sketch. This time we studied the stairs of old Victorians in midtown. We split up into teams of 2 and headed out to pre-determined locations...
Who's In Charge?
Early on a Friday morning those of us in the office looked around and noticed that Eric was the most senior member of our staff that was in the office. Eric found this rather funny that he was now "techinally" in charge and decided to play the part... Eric playing the part of Greg. Although, come to think of it... I have never seen Greg with his feet up. I have however seen Eric with his feet up many times. So, I think Eric is playing himself here......
Need Help?
For those of you who have been or still are addicted to angry birds... you'll get the image bel...
Monday, October 10, 2011
Rebuilding Together
And so the day begins...Tom and Brian tearing off the fascia and eave sheathingBrian trimming some overgrown treesRegina and Yingxi playing in the dirtWe have conquered the eaves! Now on to painting... Regina and Yingxi still hard at work while Amber supervises Isn't tampering with a federal mailbox a felony? Amber was a Jill of all trades... painter, taper, dissembler, re-assembler, etc... Regina reliving her Nebraska youth days by riding in the...
