Caroline made a cake
3C Minus One Banana
March 2, 2026
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Romey Turns 21,170
February 7, 2026
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Silvester (NYE in Germany)
January 17, 2026
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Winter Solstice 2025
December 25, 2025
In the beginning there was eggnog.
Then there was fire.
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Firefighting. Sir, this is not a restroom.
Music with Gina
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Linus plays the fiddle
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Music with Allan
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In the end there is scrounging.
2025 was a big iteration with over 100 guests who arrived in three waves. Lots of music in two shifts. An excellent way to turn the sun…together.
Leiden’s First Christmas
December 23, 2025
Ancient Mangs of Yore
December 23, 2025
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RHINE turns 60
November 22, 2025
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We have sent an emissary beyond the event horizon. What is over there? Can light escape? Can you bring your own booze?
More importantly in this particular instance, what do you bring to a surprise party with a critical mass of Claggetts?
Why a big box of bad behavior of course! That did make things really fun lickety-split like. The Liberal was the most requested beverage of the night…until we ran out of bourbon.
Romey surprised the bartender with a kilt made by an Italian designer. She is a McGraw.
So much love.
We even corrupted the young people with first martini’s. Careful AJ, it is a slippery slope to 60!
And yes there was both music.
And philosophy of mind late into the wee hours. We’re pretty sure we chose to do that. But maybe not.
It is nice to be an honorary Claggett, even if it takes a little bar tending and a big box of bad behavior.
32 Years of Felst
August 21, 2025
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For me, the highlight of year 32 was this cover of ziggy stardust by moosehut.
32 years. Dang. I will admit that oopstock iterations are starting to run together. Sadly, Romey couldn’t come because Leiden was due any second. In fact, two days after I returned from NH, Leiden was born.
My direct puddle hopper was delayed on the tarmac before taking off (for no real reason). But at least the instruments fit. First on, both flights with a few seconds to stow. Arrival time was 2am, but Rhine was ready with Negroni fixings.
Ah yes, and there were the uncharacteristic shorts kindly loaned from Zay. I forgot to pack shorts. Given the temperatures, that was a major mistake.
There were two warholian projects underway this year in parallel…silk screening and screen tests. Very cool. Maybe inspired by the wedding?? Or maybe just a coincidence.
There was also a stump. We disagree with the “kill the fiddler” sentiments for all the reasons. I mean, exactly how long can a little brother aggravate you?
Meanwhile the stage was set and the fascist clock’s batteries were checked.
Music ran from noon to 10pm before shuttling over to the campfire.
Some salsa for you.
Abba in shorts!
Eventually it got dark.
Hendrix.
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And then it was the next day. Another day of uncharacteristic shorts.
All hail the inner chijuana…is that how you spell it?
Lazing
And a visit to the pond before an evening of electric fun featuring lots of Floyd.
We surrender!
How to do St Patrick’s Day
March 23, 2025
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Birthday 59 in Bed
February 27, 2025
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What?! 59?!!! WTF?! How did that even happen? We were up early…for some definitions of “we.”
Maybelline is now 2.
Fresh squeezed orange juice and espresso in bed. Luxury at home.
This wrapping material looks familiar.
It is hard to surprise someone with cinnamon rolls in the morning, because the delicious aroma pervades the house.






























































































