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32 Years of Felst

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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.


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

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Zooming in. Zooming in.

Birthday 59 in Bed

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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.

Party Animal Welcomes in 2025

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We may have had a sedate NYE to ring in 2025, but others did not. They are too wild for us.

Romey says, “cheers mom!”

Xmas 2024

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It was very early, but the Christmooses were playing a game of chess. There was prep to be done (dressing the beast) during which blueberry muffins were whipped up.  Moonie had the best idea.

When everyone had gathered, it was present unwrapping time.  Pretty hilarious that the presents had been wrapped for less than 24 hours.

Of course there was a huge Lego set (as has become the tradition). This year it was the Eiffel Tower.

The Legos took well over four days of real effort to build.

Kilt by the tree.

Around 2, the roast was done to perfection with help from the new bluetooth thermometer. Excellent tech.

And it was time to carve the roast beast.

Odessa and Iulie joined us for dinner and stayed for movie night. All of the kids in one place! Very nice indeed.

Josie Home from Berlin

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Break out the beer cheese! And celebrate the most important December birthday in style.

Waiting very patiently at Dulles.

Meanwhile back at home.

And there she is in the kitchen prepping for the party being illegally filmed.

How did my child get to be 30?! Dang. Hopefully, the next generation will save us. Sorry about the mess.

April Claggett Warhol Art

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Ah yes. 5/25/25 approaches. Four shots from the black and white party (shot by donnie gray) put into a Warholesque pattern by the excellent April Claggett.

Here is a black and white version suitable for silk screening (hint hint).

Winter Solstice 2024: Let the Community Convene

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It was a good one this year.  Cold and crisp with a full moon.  More than 100 people stuck their noses in.  It seems we all need some community time.  And somebody has to turn the sun.

As we age, the end time of the winter solstice party seems to be approaching the start time (4:15pm to see the lighting).  We were inside by 11pm.  Thanks to all who came!

Turn sun turn!

Of course there is just a smidge of prep for a fire like this.  We had some help from Romey’s yard in Berkeley Spings this year.

But eventually the day of the party arrives and it is time to make the eggnog and light the burn barrels.

We always light the fire shortly after dark. This year there were LOTS of people on hand for the lighting.

The only problem with a big iteration of the solstice party is not enough time to catch up with everybody.

We had some fun with the full moon.

And the we settled in to enjoy eachothers’ company. But not before a close call! Oh my…

The Cigital alums were out in force…

Once again, the dogs did it best.

 

And the party at the bar? Well, that ended by 4am.

Halloween in Bethlehem

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Yeah, I know…it’s supposed to be Christmas in Bethlehem. We got it wrong. But it was really fun anyway. I mean check out the joy on Dean’s mom’s face!

We left our safe blue state for a battleground, wondering about the sanity of this country of ours.

We drove fast cars.

We drank bourbon with the skeletons.

We wore costumes that only made sense to us. Andy?!

We had a great time with friends, old and new.

We stayed up way too late dancing.

We wondered what all the fuss was about.

We lived to see another day (though some did not).

Special thanks to Dean and Mary for putting on the best Halloween party in years.

Oopstock 31

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We are creatures of habit. What?!

That’s right, 31 years. Some bits from the latest Felst. Was a fun one though we sorely missed the mooosehut guys.

Robber Robber steals the show

On Sunday there was anointing of the feet and a toast to the dearly departed. Inner Chijuana recharge!

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