Friday, August 31, 2007

Wow! What a Weekend (Round II)



This past weekend was so much fun. One of my very best friends and, well..., one of my very best friends in the world visited me last weekend.

I've know Amy for most of my life and she's always held a very special place in my heart/life.

We really had a blast and I think it's safe to say she'll be back. We went on the St. John's River cruise and saw gators and exotic birds. We also went to the beach for some sun and just for a night time walk.

One of the highlights for me was being able to watch a Steelers game together at Giuseppe's Steel City Pizza in Port Orange.

The place is a hell of a lot of fun and makes you really feel like you're back in the Burgh. I wore my Big Ben jersey and Amy wore my Heath Miller jersey.

It's almost bizarre how much of a connection we have as Amy brought me some great housewarming gifts (pillows, seat cushions, table cloths, napkin settings, etc) that match to an absolute T the theme I used for decorating my house. Not just kinda, it was an exact match. That was very kind of her and much appreciated. Now I just need a table so she needs to come back and finish the set.

It truly was one of the best weekends I've had in a very long time and I thank her for that.

So Amy, come back soon, Biskit and I miss you lots and look forward to seeing you very soon.

EDIT: Unexpectedly, but very much a good thing, Amy was able to come back down this past weekend. Two weeks in a row. We went to Gatorland, had some drinks in downtown Orlando and had lots of fun at Pub 44 in New Smyrna Beach. (see pic above) Can't wait to do it again. Next time, it's Animal Kingdom!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Housewarming Bash a Huge Success


Lots of shit has gone down since my last post, the most important being my 2007 summer housewarming bash.

Over 60 family, friends and neighbors showed up and got after it. A good time was had by all and I humbly thank each and every person who attended for making me feel great and for their kind gifts.

I was able to buy a new gas grill and some accessories so everyone is invited back for Round II in the winter. (NFL playoff party anyone?) GO STEELERS!

A special thanks to my parents and brother who went above and beyond the call of duty to help decorate, hang pictures and set up for the party.

There are parties, and there are Kraig Koelsch parties. Many know the difference.

If you don't, you should.

Friday, August 03, 2007

Biskit Comes to Work



I brought Biskit to work today at the request of my colleague Cynthia. She recently purchased a new cocker spaniel puppy named Jenny.

These two quickly hit it off and were raising hell within a matter of minutes. It's good for Biskit as she has been very lonely with her best friend Eddie moving to Arizona.

And Jenny was really having fun too.

Gotta love XOS Technologies. I mean dogs come to work? Cool.

The picture above was taken with a camera phone so I apologize for the blurriness. Also, the participants weren't all that eager for posing.

Thursday, August 02, 2007

The Onion Rips Dumbass Dave Littlefield

Gotta love The Onion.