I had such a blast this morning. I’d arraigned to do a ‘Jolts and Volts’ electricity show at Edmonds Middle School in Burlington. Normally when I do these shows it’s for 30-50 kids. I got to the school and found out this show was for more than 400 kids. The schools staff was great to work with and we quickly transformed the Gym into a laboratory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kids started shuffling in around 10:30 . By 10: 45 the room was packed. Before I started, I said a few words about Sam and how he loved to build and invent.. and dedicated the show to him.. Everyone clapped !.. I was so surprised by that reaction… I’m not sure what I was expecting.. but it felt great..  and I immediately launched into the show.  I had to rush a little bit due to the short time slot, but all in all it was a good show. As I went through my shtick I kept thinking about how much I enjoyed doing this sort of thing. There’s nothing that is more rewarding for me than getting up on stage in front of a bunch of kids, acting like a total nutcase and blowing things up.. all in the name of science. If life is supposed to be about following your bliss.. this is mine.  I was pretty ‘on’ today.. when the final spark died off  all the kids jumped to their feet  and started clapping and whistling.. now that’s what science is supposed to be about !

 

The moment the show was over, I had to scoot to make my lunch meeting. A bunch of the kids helped me park the van.. which only took a few minutes. Many hands makes light work. I met my buddy Jason for a working lunch then took the rest of the afternoon off. I spent the next few hours driving around trying to find parts to finish plumbing our pool.. 2.5 hours and I still don’t think I have the right pieces.   By the time I got home it was time for Diane and Deb to take Gabe and several of his friends to see ‘Pirates of the Caribbean III’. There were 10 kids in all.. and most of them were dressed as pirates. Sorry I didn’t get a picture.   After dropping the kids, Diane Deb and I hung out at the house, ate sushi and sanded the calluses on our feet. It was weird, but fun. We had talked about going to the Cabaret at MMU.. but I didn’t really have the energy/. Max went though…

   At about 9 Deb. Diane and I drove in to pick the kids up at Mexacali… we all wolfed down  some nachos and basically enjoyed the outside breeze.  

   Gabe had a nice day to.. Scott jsut pointe me at these pictures of Gabe in the sand pit..

Speaking of nice days. I’d like to take this chance to send my love and congratulations to my wonderful parents. Judy and Hugh on their anniversary. They will have been married 50 years tomorrow.   !! That’s and an incredible  accomplishment !I love you both so much !!!!!

   The next couple of days we’ll be hanging out gardening, going to Gabe’s Lacrosse games .. and getting ready for Sam’s Birthday bash in the park on Monday.   Speaking of that.. please spread the work.. we’d love to have folks help us mark  Sam’s birthday. We’ll be there thinking of you Sam !

-me

 

Remember:

Ultimate Frisbee Party

What:   Come celebrate Sam Cohn’s birthday with friends and family

When:   Monday May 28, 2007

Noon – Clinic to learn rules and              form teams

1:00-3:00 – games

3:00 –  cake and music at                                bandstand

Where:  Richmond Volunteers Green